Tang Dynasty poet Gao Shi's timeless poem for his friend Dong Da is believed to carry a profound message: no matter the challenges we face, we can always look forward with confidence. Their story, immortalized in the first episode of "Poems of Timeless Acclaim," an AI-generated animation series made by CMG, is a testament to the unwavering strength of true friendship.
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00:00At Yellow Crane Tower in the west, my old friends...
00:04After one night of wind and showers, how many are the fallen flowers?
00:07A thousand miles from home, I'm grieved at autumn's...
00:10Lonely smoke rises straight over endless river...
00:13How rare the moon, so round and clear.
00:16With cup in hand, I ask of the blue sky.
00:30...
00:56Excellent!
00:58Hahaha!
01:01Your reputation is well-deserved. Simply marvelous!
01:04Master Fang really has an eye for talent.
01:07Only you can host someone as exceptional as Mr. Dong.
01:10I raise this cup for you.
01:12A toast to Master Fang!
01:14A toast!
01:16Hahaha!
01:21Hmm, so much noise. Such a waste of the beautiful music here.
01:27Hahaha!
01:46I am Gao Xi from Zhangzhou.
01:50Earlier at the banquet, I was amazed by your musical performance.
01:56And here I am to pay my respect.
01:59I do have a question, however.
02:02Why did the last section of the song become so melancholic?
02:06Are there any concerns that you cannot speak of?
02:10They say kindred souls think alike.
02:13Meeting someone like you who can understand my feelings through my music, I feel truly fortunate.
02:21So, I'll be frank with you.
02:25My name is Dong Ting Lan from Longxi.
02:29I'm the eldest in my family, so my friends call me Dong Da.
02:33I often hear your esteemed name as I travel the world.
02:37Your exceptional musical talents are unmatched among guqin players of our time.
02:42You flatter me. Skilled guqin players are countless.
02:46I just happen to catch the attention of important figures like Fang Guan.
02:51My fame is hardly earned.
02:55I see. You want to share the deeper meaning of your music with someone.
03:00But at a banquet like this, few can truly appreciate your music.
03:05That's why you were disheartened, hence the sorrowful tone at the end.
03:10You are truly my soulmate.
03:12I've always envied Bo Ya for meeting his true friend in Zi Qi.
03:16Today, my wish has also come true.
03:19To receive such praise from you also makes my life worth living.
03:26Well, allow me to play a tune for you today.
04:13Hmm?
04:15It's been years since we last met.
04:17Your guqin skills have become even more exceptional.
04:20But what happened to you to be living in such destitution?
04:23Brother Gao, is it really you? Please have a seat.
04:28I've traveled far and wide these years, seeing much of the world.
04:33I'm passing through Sui Yang today, and I never expected to meet you again.
04:38This must be a fateful encounter.
04:40But how did you end up in this place?
04:42Waiter, some liquor please.
04:44Coming.
04:46However much you want.
04:48You may not know, Fang Guan has been demoted, so I had to leave Chang'an too.
04:54On top of that was the rise of banquet music and the decline of court music.
04:59There is no occasion for my humble guqin skills.
05:03A soulmate is hard to find. I understand your plight.
05:07Come, let us drink.
05:12Let's not dwell on my troubles.
05:14How have you been these years?
05:17Over these years, I've been trying to build up my family business.
05:21But until now, I'm yet to succeed.
05:24Even this meal drains my pockets.
05:26Compared to me, everyone knows your talent.
05:29So, don't worry. You will have new opportunities in the future.
05:33Even in the face of adversity, you still have the heart to comfort me.
05:37I appreciate your positivity.
05:40Today, I'll play a piece for you.
06:00Look, Brother Dong.
06:03Yellow clouds veil the day for miles and miles.
06:07Wild geese brave the north wind in the snow.
06:10Fear not the lack of friends as you go along.
06:13Who in the world does not know your name?
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