# The singing of Chairman Mao

> Collection of traditional Chinese folk songs with historical and patriotic themes. (iPhone/iPad app by qingsong piao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-singing-of-chairman-mao/id571645250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [qingsong piao](https://appshunter.io/developer/545875504)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 126 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2012-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-singing-of-chairman-mao/id571645250/reviews.md

## What is The singing of Chairman Mao?

"Red songs" is a Chinese folk song, which determines that it is the ordinary people love to see and hear. From the period of Jinggangshan folk Jiangxi, Yanan during the "Xintianyou", to the liberation of the motherland and the reform and opening to the outside world full of pride, folk songs of different regions of the different period of "red songs" diversified styles, different regions, different people can find their own tone in the "red songs". This makes the "red songs" has a broad mass base.
"Red songs" the melody is beautiful, refined language. Every song has been "red songs", almost all the people sing, after a thousand million people, and the people repeatedly sung in refining, increasingly mature. From this point of view, "red songs" is the artist's work, is the people to create art, is to express one's real feelings of the common people. Therefore, whether it is "red songs" word or song, is concise, simple, lucid, elegant. 

"Red songs" another prominent artistic features is its simplicity. Simple folk characteristics, from the folk song "red songs" not only inherits this property, and to carry forward. It is produced in the people's labor, struggle, living and entertainment, reflect the people's thoughts and feelings, sings the praises of the motherland, the people of the party singing, singing, a straightforward when lyrical play moving force, flashing light art. 

"Red songs" also with the times. Have different times in the "red", both melody and lyrics are very close to life. The lyrics reflects the revolution, construction and practice of life in different times, presents the specific; the melody is reflecting that period of life and mental state. "Red songs" the artistic characteristics, make it different from other music art, also it has a unique function of aesthetic education and social education function.

"Red songs" sung as if the person to the pain of the war, to be in full swing in the construction site, let a person be in remembrance of those for national independence, people's liberation, national prosperity and social progress and the dedication to the youth and blood is a precious life hero at the same time, produce a kind of heroic heroic spirit, inspire people to make progress. People enjoy the "red songs", can get not only the sensory enjoyment, pleasure, but also can absorb the spirit of power from, affected and education. Can say, "excellent carrier red songs" is the propaganda and revolutionary spirit and the spirit of patriotism, is the rare good form of aesthetic education. "Red songs" help people establish correct world outlook, outlook on life, values. Under the condition of market economy, realize many people one-sided pursuit of self value and interests, ideals and beliefs and social responsibility desalination, individualism, money worship, hedonism has become part of people's identity values. This and our nation, this time is not compatible. The need of our time is contained in "red songs" of patriotism, positive attitude towards life, ideal and career to fight, not afraid of sacrifice, selfless, forge ahead in unity of spirit. Therefore, singing "red songs", can promote people to form a noble moral quality, and produce enormous action force.
the app collection of some hymn of leaders.

## Key features

- Traditional Chinese folk songs
- Songs from various historical periods
- Regional musical styles
- Patriotic and life-themed lyrics
- Simple and elegant melodies
- Aesthetic and social education

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-singing-of-chairman-mao/id571645250/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 5/5

*2026-08-08, version 1.5*

Beautiful app with beautiful music and singing.

### 5/5 — This app saved me

*2026-07-21, version 1.5*

This app saved my life. I was going through a very dark time and the only thing that could uplift me was chairman Mao's singing. I had nowhere to live no water no food but learning these songs I was able to sing them on the street to make money and make a living. Thank you chairman Mao.

### 5/5 — beautiful

*2026-06-30, version 1.5*

best app on app store

### 5/5 — My grandpas on his deathbed and this is the only thing that soothes him

*2026-06-17, version 1.5*

Grandpa is currently on deathbed and in immense pain, he says the songs of chairman Mao are the only thing that heal him more so than even medicine, when we turn it off he cries, this app will change your life

### 5/5 — Revolutionary edit: so glad its back!!!!

*2026-01-29, version 1.5*

Perfect, great ads, Mao would be proud

edit: where the cache of songs?? There used to be a whole collection of albums

### 5/5 — 前大连市委还在蒸

*2025-12-13, version 1.5*

萧瑟秋风今又是，换了人间

### 5/5 — The kids love it

*2021-09-16, version 1.5*

Played all the glorious music to my newborn son mao, he absolutely loves it. Every morning he wakes up screaming, and this is the only thing that shuts up him. The music really touches me, and I now know that the only way forward is communism, the only way forward, is Mao.

### 5/5 — Spectacular

*2021-09-16, version 1.5*

Get out the way Spotify, Mao’s in town!

### 5/5 — The art

*2018-01-23, version 1.5*

This is the greatest work done by mankind

### 5/5 — Great stuff

*2015-12-17, version 1.4*

If you're looking for some good quality Chinese propaganda, this is the place. A few songs in Chinese with karaoke lyrics for the whole family to sing along, too. Lots of horrific memories for grandma here. Good quality music and 9/10 brainwashing ability if you want to teach your kids the ways of our glorious leader.

## Frequently asked questions about The singing of Chairman Mao

### What kind of music is featured in The singing of Chairman Mao?

The singing of Chairman Mao features a collection of traditional Chinese folk songs, often referred to as 'red songs'. These songs span various historical periods and regional styles within China.

### What are the main themes of the songs in The singing of Chairman Mao?

The songs primarily focus on themes of patriotism, the motherland, revolutionary spirit, and the everyday lives and feelings of the common people. They aim to inspire progress and reflect different eras.

### Is The singing of Chairman Mao suitable for all ages?

The app has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for young children and older audiences. The content is generally considered appropriate for a broad demographic.

### When was The singing of Chairman Mao last updated?

The singing of Chairman Mao was last updated on April 3, 2017, with version 1.5. The app was initially released on October 28, 2012.

### What is the artistic style of the songs in The singing of Chairman Mao?

The songs are characterized by beautiful melodies, refined and simple language, and a straightforward folk style. They are described as concise, lucid, and elegant, reflecting the art created by the people.

### Does The singing of Chairman Mao offer offline listening?

The provided description does not specify whether The singing of Chairman Mao offers offline listening capabilities. Users may need to check within the app for this feature.

### What is the developer of The singing of Chairman Mao?

The developer of The singing of Chairman Mao is qingsong piao. The app has been available since its release in 2012.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.5 — 2017-04-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

bug fixed

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