Shanwei fishermen's songs revitalized through AI-assisted composition

Shanwei, known as the "hometown of fishermen's songs" in Guangdong, has launched and curated the special report series New Renditions of Fishermen's Songs. The music video "Hai Feng Gui Fan" (Fishing Boats Return in the Sea Breeze, 海风归帆), created with AI-assisted composition, portrays the vibrant life and nostalgia of fishing families in Shanwei through a modern musical style. This piece draws on Shanwei's traditional fishermen's song melodies while introducing a fresh, narrative-driven style.

Author | Huang Xinying

Video | Chen Baoliang