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A Chinese soldier sings a love song
A Chinese soldier sings a love song
A Chinese soldier sings a love song
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Discover how a forbidden love song changed a Chinese soldier's life forever, leading him to freedom and artistic expression.
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Episode Overview
- Music can challenge and reshape personal beliefs.
- Western influences were forbidden during China's Cultural Revolution.
- Guo Jian secretly recorded love songs from Radio Australia.
- Teresa Teng's music played a key role in Guo Jian's transformation.
- Guo Jian found freedom and artistic expression in Australia.
"Music opened my mind to possibilities I never knew existed."
How does a love song transform the life of a Chinese soldier? Guo Jian's journey from a loyal member of the People's Liberation Army to an artist living in Australia is nothing short of extraordinary. Growing up during Mao's Cultural Revolution, Guo Jian was immersed in a world where Western influences were strictly forbidden.
Yet, his life took a dramatic turn when he stumbled upon an Australian radio station broadcasting love songs that were worlds apart from the propaganda he was used to. This episode of 'Days Like These' reveals how music, specifically Teresa Teng's tender ballads, ignited a spark in Guo Jian that led him to question his beliefs and eventually change his path.
The podcast captures the essence of transformation through sound and explores the powerful impact of music on personal identity and cultural perception. Guo Jian's story is both touching and inspiring, as it illustrates how something as simple as a melody can challenge and reshape one's worldview. His clandestine recordings of Teresa Teng's songs became treasured possessions, symbols of hope and rebellion against the rigid norms he had grown up with.
Listeners are taken on a vivid journey through Guo Jian's experiences in the army, his secret indulgence in forbidden tunes, and the eventual escape to Australia where he found solace and freedom. With engaging storytelling, this episode highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the quest for personal liberation. Whether you're intrigued by tales of cultural defiance or the transformative power of music, this episode offers a unique perspective on finding one's voice amidst silence.
What song has changed your life? Dive into Guo Jian's story and see how a simple tune can alter the course of destiny.