Uplifting Melody
The piece Boyi Kao and Jade Pipa played this time was not as gentle as "High Mountains and Flowing Waters." From the outset, there were high-pitched notes filled with a sense of killing intent.
As the music unfolded, the rhythm shifted from intense and passionate to heavy and oppressive. It gripped everyone's hearts, creating a sensation of discomfort that, paradoxically, didn't feel unpleasant. Suddenly, the mood of the piece transformed, offering a glimpse of hope amidst sorrow. The lively melody conveyed the image of soldiers clad in armor, courageously battling on a gruesome battlefield where both sides bled profusely.
The brisk notes were accompanied by occasional low, heavy tones, portraying the brutal reality of the battlefield and evoking a sense of sadness and melancholy. In the final section, the melody became uplifting again, with jumping notes depicting the triumphant return of the soldiers.