In recent days, Zhongshan literary and art workers all express concern about the epidemic of the novel coronavirus pneumonia. On January 29, Zhongshan Musicians Association released the song "Love Blooms" to pay tribute to the medical staff who are fighting against the epidemic, and to cheer up the brave people who have made concerted efforts to control the epidemic.
Zhongshan Musicians Association organized the creation of this song whose lyrics were written by Huang Guoying, deputy secretary-general of the Zhongshan Musicians Association, and whose melody was composed by Wang Xuan, deputy secretary-general of the Zhongshan Musicians Association. After its release, this song successively landed on all major music platforms.
"After the outbreak of the epidemic, I am deeply touched by the scenes of the whole country's concentrated efforts to fight against the epidemic. I have a feeling that, as a literary and artistic worker, I should also take active actions and dedicate my strength in the form of literature and art." Huang Guoying explained that Zhongshan people's spirit of fraternity should be written into song with inspiring and uplifting melodies, and be sung with clear and bright voice, so that we can demonstrate great love.
In addition, on January 30, Zhou Yanmin, a singer of Salty Water Song, completed the creation of "Salty Water Song of Battle against Epidemic" and launched it in the media such as Lemon Studio and Dongsheng Publishing, encouraging medical workers who stand fast at the front line of the battle against epidemic.
"I am deeply moved when seeing so many medical staff holding the front-line of epidemic prevention," Zhou Yanmin noted. As an inheritor dedicated to promoting the national intangible cultural heritage of Zhongshan Salty Water Song, she wanted to give more support to the society with her own expertise.