Futuristic Transcoding of Traditional Soundscape Elements in Chinese Sci-Fi Films
Abstract
The rise of Chinese sci-fi films has opened up new arenas for local cultural expression, among which the construction of soundscapes is particularly crucial. This paper focuses on the "futuristic transcoding" of traditional soundscapes in the context of sci-fi futures. Beyond technological reconstruction and aesthetic innovation, this is a complex practice of cultural recognition. By analyzing the cultural sound transcoding in The Wandering Earth series, the electronic deconstruction of folk music in Crazy Alien, and the defamiliarized use of dialects in Cosmic Exploration Editorial Department, the study reveals how this transcoding activates cultural memories embedded in the national collective unconscious and confirms cultural identity on a cosmic scale. This practice not only enriches the sound aesthetics of Chinese sci-fi and avoids Western homogenization but also constructs a "Chinese sci-fi soundscape" that integrates national characteristics with futuristic imagination, providing a unique Eastern model for global sci-fi discourse.
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