The theme song "Snowflake" of the Winter Olympics was written by Zhang Shuai and composed by Zhang Shuai.
In April 2021, Zhang Shuai received a creative invitation from Zhao Lin, the music director of the opening ceremony, and more than 30 composers received creative invitations at the same time. At that time, Zhao Lin roughly described the stage setting when the song appeared, with snowflakes and doves of peace. Because it was the initial audition stage, he didn't say anything very specific, but he conveyed the idea of ??the chief director Zhang Yimou, hoping that the song would have a nice melody, be beautiful and romantic.
Zhao Lin compiled the 40 songs submitted by more than 30 composers, and the judges panel voted. After several rounds of pitches, Zhang Shuai received news of his selection. At this time, the lyrics need to be polished, and the music needs to be adjusted accordingly. Since the lyrics and music were revised at the same time, it was difficult to find a lyricist for cooperation, so Zhang Shuai could only "roll up his sleeves" and do it himself.
Song lyrics
Thousands of snowflakes
Competing to bloom
Thousands of you and me
Gathering into a home
Thousands of snowflakes
Competing for openness
Thousands of you and me
Gather into a family
Snowflakes
Bloom in the sun
In my hometown and far away
They all shine
snowflakes snowflakes
open to the light
all around all around
shining all the same