(China) It took us over a year to get a broadcastable version of this video but it was worth it; it is both beautiful and timely.  As farming people in China emigrate from rural areas to the city, and as a life close to nature is replaced by one of industrial stress and polution, singer Su Yang find that there is much to be learned from folksongs. In "Phoenix" the song tells of an idyllic life and love. Visually, this is reperesented by a huge tree, in which all things are provided. But the tree is corrupted at its root, as the natural source of its vitality is replaced by machines. The results are disastrous, but like the Phoenix, a new beginning may be possible. Su Yang sings with great passion, and the song itself has a durable melody that lends itself well to a modernized rock setting. The sound of the Matouqin (the Chinese name for  the Mongolian horse head fiddle) seems to be equally at home.The dazzling animation is by Hu Zhong Qiang.Purchase the artist’s CD