On August 25th, the Chinese television channel Dragon TV aired a new episode of the show “我们的歌 Our Song”. In this episode, Dimash Kudaibergen performed in two duets with Chinese singers.
The singers had selected their duet partners in the previous episode of the show. In an interview with the famous host Lin Hai, Dimash shared:
“I will be performing two songs in Chinese. It’s quite challenging for me, but I will do my best for all my fans. The Chinese language is the most difficult language in the world, but one of the richest. Every Chinese song is filled with deep meaning. I am happy to perform songs in Chinese. Many famous singers will perform in this program with wonderful songs, and it is difficult for me to choose among them.”
During the partner selection, Dimash received a collaboration offer from the famous Chinese singer Gong Linna. She is a pioneer in China, having created a new, unique Chinese music style. Gong Linna transforms traditional Chinese melodies and the energy of ancient compositions into captivating songs with a modern twist.
The musicians performed the duet “成为诗人 Become a Poet,” which premiered in June of this year. The song is written in support of people with rare diseases, celebrates the pursuit of life and encourages everyone to follow their dreams. This duo was voted for by the most viewers and the performance was named the golden song of the season.
Dimash chose as his duet partner the young Chinese pop singer and actress Huang Xiaoyun, known for her vocals and wide range. During the recording of the first episode featuring Dimash, the artists performed a fragment of A. Alyabyev’s romance “The Nightingale” together, instantly captivating the audience with their operatic voices.
This evening, the singers performed the song “红月亮规则 Red Moon Rules,” the soundtrack to the web anime series “Since the Red Moon Rose.” The adaptation of Heishan Laogui’s novel tells the story of the strange appearance of a red moon in the sky, marking events that led to the death of many people. To combat this destructive force, a special team of people who can control spiritual energy is formed to save the world.
The gothic style of the costumes and the staging of the performance, combined with the operatic style of the main characters’ singing, drew the audience into a mystical story of the sudden appearance of the red moon in the sky.
In the new episode of “我们的歌 Our Song,” intercultural interaction was also reflected in the participants’ presentation of their favorite songs from their homelands. Dimash performed an a cappella fragment of the well-known and beloved Kazakh song “Qusni-Qorlan” by the folk poet-composer and singer Yestay.