Special Report by Celebrity Media International Communications:Today's China is closely connected and deeply integrated with the world. On July 18, Washington Chinese Television in the United States aired the main theme song "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet," with lyrics and music by Yang Wenguo and Meng Wenhao, and performed by the famous Chinese singer Liao Changyong. This song embodies the artists' abundant creative passion and artistic energy, featuring content that closely aligns with the times, a beautiful and bold melody, and an emotionally rich performance. It is a powerful and inspiring anthem that celebrates the perseverance of the Chinese nation in achieving great rejuvenation, a song of the people, and an epic of the era.
Riding the momentum of history and following the right path to reach great distances, the new era calls for classic songs that have been refined over time and new classics that reflect the themes of the times, resonating with the people and standing the test of time. Inspired by the new era, lyricist and composer duo Yang Wenguo and Meng Wenhao, after creating the song "Faith" for the 15th "Five-One Project" nationwide, have once again collaborated to create the main theme song "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet."
Chinese renowned singer Liao Changyong passionately performs "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet"
The lyrics of "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet" were written by Yang Wenguo, a member of the China Musicians Association, in July 2022, with music composed by the famous composer Meng Wenhao. The song was published in the "Music Education and Creation Magazine" and subsequently recorded by the renowned singer and president of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Liao Changyong, who also filmed the music video. Starting in September 2022, the song has been widely sung at commemorative choral competitions for the founding of the Party in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, Longgang, Zhejiang Province, and other places, earning great popularity among audiences.
Renowned music critic Kuang Houqin praised the song in "A Centennial Ode Expressing True Sentiments with a High-Level and Grand Perspective," stating: "‘The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet’ showcases the glorious journey of the Chinese Communist Party's century-long struggle with its profound sense of history and times." Meanwhile, Tang Lan, in "Writing the Most Beautiful Answer Sheet of the New Era with a Centennial Journey," noted that this song is not just an ode but also a grand depiction of the magnificent scenery of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Time flows like a song, and the landscape is like a painting; spirit burns like a torch, and faith is as firm as a rock. The song "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet" has won unanimous praise for its "four high" qualities:
Firstly, high historical value. The lyrics of "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet" were created during the significant historical milestone of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. They fully reflect the author's skill in situating "small songs" within "big history" and "big times," giving the song a grand historical and temporal perspective. The lyrics achieve a progression and leap across past, present, and future, providing a deep sense of historical depth and significance.
Secondly, high pictorial value. From the title "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet" to the content, the lyrics use fitting imagery and rich associations to construct a vibrant and lively historical picture. The lyrics begin with a grand, jubilant, and visually rich scene and then use images such as "lighthouse," "spring sunshine," "sweat," and "painting" to vividly depict the glorious journey of the Chinese Communist Party over the past century.
Thirdly, high linguistic value. The language of the lyrics is rooted in "party language" as the base color, "mass language" as the highlight, and "poetic and philosophical language" as the essence. It expresses deep affection for the Party, resonates with the public, and is filled with philosophy and poetry, exhibiting high infectious power.**Fourthly, high aesthetic value.** The song features a beautiful melody, clever structure, and a close combination of lyrics and music, creating a rich musical texture that is pleasing to the ear. Particularly in the arrangement and performance, Liao Changyong's warm and mellow voice and skilled singing technique greatly enhance the artistic appeal of the work, deeply moving the audience.
Since its release, "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet" has received widespread acclaim from all sectors of society and has been included as a key project in the 2022-2023 music and literary creation planning. It has become a featured song for the theme of the 20th Party Congress. On March 5, 2023, it was first performed and broadcast on CCTV's Channel 15 music channel by Zhang Haiqing and Liu Ruoying. On December 18, 2023, the music video of "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet," performed by Zhang Yingshi and Wang Weiwei, was played on major media platforms. On July 1, 2024, the folk singing version was broadcast on CCTV's Channel 3 "Avenue of Stars," receiving widespread praise from the audience.
In the new era, over 1.4 billion Chinese people are staging a grand and magnificent living drama, creating a diverse and vibrant life scene. "The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet" surges from the depths of history towards the great rejuvenation of the nation, integrating love for the Party and the country, and the people's sentiments into an uplifting and inspiring melody. It reminds us to cherish the hard-won beautiful life, encourages us to inherit and promote the spirit of reform and opening up, and expresses the magnificent aspirations of billions of Chinese people striving to build a modern socialist power. It inspires a powerful force in all sectors to advance Chinese-style modernization.
"The Most Beautiful Answer Sheet," with its grand and inspiring anthem of the times, is destined to become a new classic of the new era that resonates with the people, spreads widely, and endures.
Meng Wenhao:
Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Meng Wenhao graduated from the Nanjing University of the Arts. He is a composer, singer, member of the China Musicians Association, and director of the China Pop Music Association. In 2009, his song "The Taste of Love" won the silver award in the National Excellent Pop Song Creation Competition. In 2015, his song "The Wanderer's Chant" was selected for the third batch of "China Dream" themed new song showcases by the Central Propaganda Department and won the Best Creation Award in the China Dream-themed Creation Competition by the China Musicians Association. In 2019, he was the producer and arranger for the original song "The Road of Pursuit" celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and his song "Faith" was selected as one of the "100 Excellent Songs" for the 70th anniversary by the Central Propaganda Department. It also won the Outstanding Work Award at the 15th Spiritual Civilization Construction "Five One Project" by the Central Propaganda Department.
Famous Chinese Singer Liao Changyong:
Liao Changyong hails from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and holds a master's degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He is a renowned baritone singer in mainland China. Currently, he serves as a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a member of the Cultural, Historical, and Learning Committee, the President and Professor of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Vice Chairman of the China Musicians Association, Chairman of the China Musicians Association's University Music Alliance, Chairman of the Shanghai Musicians Association, a standing committee member of the Shanghai Youth Federation, a member of the 10th CPPCC, a representative of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) and a member of the Education, Science, Culture, and Public Health Committee, a member of the Music and Dance Sub-committee of the National Steering Committee for Graduate Education in Arts, and a member of the first leadership group of the National Art Terms Review Committee. He is also recognized as a leading talent in philosophy and social sciences under the third batch of the National "Ten Thousand Talents Plan."
As China enters a new stage of development, implements new development concepts, and constructs a new development pattern to strive towards achieving the grand goal of the second centenary Chinese Dream, Liao Changyong's commitment to advancing and forging ahead together leaves a profound impression.
