By: Stephanie Latko
What do a Chinese classical piano concerto influenced by traditional Chinese folk songs and a British indie rock symphony have in common? More than you think. This blog will explore and investigate the similarities and differences between the Yellow River Piano Concerto, 2nd movement Ode to the Yellow River by Xian Xinghai and Exogenesis, Part 1 Overture, by Matthew Bellamy of Muse.
What do a Chinese classical piano concerto influenced by traditional Chinese folk songs and a British indie rock symphony have in common? More than you think. This blog will explore and investigate the similarities and differences between the Yellow River Piano Concerto, 2nd movement Ode to the Yellow River by Xian Xinghai and Exogenesis, Part 1 Overture, by Matthew Bellamy of Muse.
Written in 1938, Ode the the Yellow River is a tribute to China’s Yellow River. The song represents China’s cultural pride and defiance against Japanese invaders. The 2nd movement, Ode to the Yellow River, was written in praise to celebrate the greatness and strength of the Yellow River. The composer, Xian Xinghai, shares he was influenced by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky while writing Yellow River.
Exogenesis is a rock symphony by the indie rock group Muse. The symphony has three parts and this blog will explore part 1. The entire symphony was composed by lead singer, Matthew Bellamy and was finally released in 2010. The symphony tells the story of humanity coming to an end. In an attempt to save mankind, astronauts must find life on another planet and while on their quest they realize the same thing will keep happening unless humanity can change. Matthew Bellamy stated in an interview about the piece that he was influenced by: Rachmaninoff, Richard Strauss, Chopin, and Pink Floyd.
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