XTX has redefined the sound of Chinese rock by fusing his incendiary brand of rock 'n roll with the guzheng, an ancient Chinese string instrument, and Beijing Opera, the soul music of classical China. His songs and live shows have inspired and incited a generation of musicians and fans. In his own words, "Beijing opera is soft Yin; rock 'n roll is hard Yang. Their fusion forges an unexpected insurgency. The guzheng is flowing water and rock 'n roll is stone. Their union creates an outpost of the imagination."