Tears of the Xiang Consorts (湘妃泪) - Instrumental | Chinese Traditional Music | Sorrowful Love Story

Details
Title | Tears of the Xiang Consorts (湘妃泪) - Instrumental | Chinese Traditional Music | Sorrowful Love Story |
Author | MellowSpace Creations |
Duration | 2:52 |
File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ov8T7Ct9W9o |
Description
✨ A Melody of Eternal Sorrow ✨
Immerse yourself in 《湘妃泪》 (Xiāng Fēi Lèi), a hauntingly beautiful Chinese traditional composition inspired by one of history’s most tragic love stories.
📖 Legend Behind the Music:
Emperor Shun’s two wives, Ehuang and Nüying, wept so bitterly for their lost husband that their tears stained the bamboo forests, creating the "mottled bamboo" (湘妃竹). This piece captures their undying grief and devotion through sorrowful melodies and flowing harmonies.
🎶 Musical Themes:
Instruments: guzheng (zither), erhu (violin), xiao (flute)]
Mood: Deep melancholy, flowing like tears, with moments of delicate longing.
Style: Blends classical Chinese folk motifs with cinematic storytelling.
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