2024臺灣作曲家系列 《夢土上的李泰祥》告別十週年紀念特展

2024 Taiwan Composer Series - LI Tai-hsiang and His Dreamland A Memorial Exhibition Honouring the 10th Farewell Anniversary

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大師李泰祥雖已離世十年，但他對抗病魔創作不懈的身影仍感動著世人，儘管世界快速轉變，音樂界風雲流轉，李泰祥的音樂仍不斷地被傳唱。當人們臣服在一幕幕的人生大戲中，李泰祥卻永不放棄堅持做自己。

1979 年，臺灣正迎來了「臺灣錢淹腳目」的黃金年代。「不要問我從哪裡來，我的故鄉在遠方……」在戒嚴時代遭禁的《橄欖樹》，卻成為不朽的神曲，標記著華人時代的來臨，奠定了李泰祥大師的地位與時代性的聲音。

當李泰祥的音樂進入民歌及流行音樂的洪流，同時也掩蓋了他在古典音樂及跨界藝術上的光芒與成就，在 2014 年獲得文化界最高殊榮國家文藝獎時，大眾才頓時發現遊走於通俗音樂及古典音樂與跨界藝術的音樂奇才，同時也是熱愛土地的阿美族生命鬥士。觀其戲劇性的一生，如見弘一大師、貝多芬、梵谷等人留給後世的人生典範，在他跌宕起伏的一生，以及傳世的作品中，可以看見時代性，更見到了人性的光輝。

這次為「2024臺灣作曲家系列《夢土上的李泰祥》告別十週年紀念特展」策展，我憶起與李泰祥大師及其家人結識並合作近卅年的歲月。在他家中常會不經意發現李泰祥在音樂之外的藝術作品，特別是繪畫作品之專業水平，達到畫中有樂，樂中有畫的境界，我想李泰祥更像是東方的孟德爾頌，好像在五線譜作畫，在詩詞文字上唱歌！縱觀他燦爛的一生，我將它劃分了六個領域，對應大師不同時期的生命軌跡：「天才的誕生到古典音樂的薰陶」、「新民風音樂」、「實驗音樂先驅」、「從民歌運動到流行音樂」、「從傳統與展望到舞劇及音樂劇」、「從對抗病魔到活在夢土上的李泰祥」。（文／張忘）

Although Master LI Tai-hsiang passed away ten years ago, his indomitable spirit in the face of illness and his relentless dedication to music creation continue to inspire people worldwide. Despite the rapid changes in society and the evolving landscape of the music industry, his melodies remain beloved and widely performed. While many are swept up in the grand dramas of life, LI consistently remained true to himself.

In 1979, as Taiwan was entering what is known as the "Taiwanese money flood" era, the song "The Olive Tree" captured the hearts of many. Its famed lyric, "Don't ask me where I come from; my homeland is far away…" resonated deeply, especially as the song was banned during the martial law era. This timeless heralded the dawn of the Chinese era and cemented LI's reputation and his distinctive voice in history.

As LI's music blended into the currents of folk and pop music, his contributions to classical music and interdisciplinary arts were somewhat overshadowed. It wasn't until he was posthumously awarded the National Award for Arts in 2014 that the full breadth of his genius, which spanned popular to classical and interdisciplinary arts, was truly appreciated. He was not only a musical pioneer but also a passionate advocate for his heritage as a member of the Amis tribe. His dramatic life story mirrors the legacies of other monumental figures like Master Hongyi, BEETHOVEN, and VAN GOGH, showcasing the spirit of his era and the brilliance of humanity through his roller-coaster life and enduring works.

Curating this 2024 Taiwan Composer Series - LI Tai-hsiang and His Dreamland: A Memorial Exhibition Honouring the 10th Farewell Anniversary, I reflect on nearly thirty years of acquaintance and collaboration with Master LI and his family. Within his home, it was common to stumble upon his artistic endeavors beyond music, especially his skilled paintings that perfectly blend visual art with musical elements. LI was akin to an Eastern MENDELSSOHN, painting on musical staves and singing through poetic texts. Reflecting on his luminous life, I have categorized it into six thematic areas that correspond to different stages of his life's journey: "The Birth of a Prodigy and the Influence of Classical Music," "New-style Folk Music," "A Pioneer in Experimental Music," "From Folk Song Music to Pop Music," "From 'Visions Springing Up from the Tradition' to Dance Dramas and Musicals," and "Battling Illness and Li Tai-Hsiang in His Dreamland." (Written by CHANG Wang)

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