I don't really want to talk about the old stuff - I really don't think it's important any more. I have a lot of new songs, which are more important t… - Cui Jian

Talking about capitalism and communism isn’t really important or relevant anymore. Money isn’t proof that capitalism is right — money is money. Nobody really cares about these concepts, not even the government. They’re all just tools. I do think people of this generation talk more about control, education, the environment. Nobody talks about capitalism or socialism anymore though. It’s all mixed up together.

To be the person stand behind the camera observing other people is really interesting, it gives me a great sense of freedom.

His lyrics evoked alienation, a craving for personal freedom and sexual desire. His voice was a deep bass growl, the likes of which few outside the tiny, nascent Beijing rock scene had ever heard.