Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 184, The Road is Under Your Feet

I stayed in Hong Kong for a week. In addition to sleeping with Gao Yuanyuan and talking to Anita Mui, I also visited Li Wen and Chen Huilin, two people with whom I gradually became friends through my collaboration.

At first glance, most of them are women.

This also gives Hong Kong media room to play.

——【Shen Lang came to Hong Kong in a low profile, and appeared in Gao Yuanyuan's crew, Li Wen and Chen Huilin's residences. His targets were either TV queens or pop queens. "King Shen" has high standards!】

——【Seven days of meeting three women, Shen Lang's true face! 】

——【Frequent visits to the hospital, Shen Lang may be related to Mei Yanfang's hospitalization. I'm afraid it's not as simple as being hospitalized for recuperation due to overwork! 】

Looking at the entertainment headlines these days, it’s still the familiar Hong Kong media.

They always exaggerate the importance of events in their reports, creating an atmosphere of tension and excitement.

At the same time, they are good at using lowbrow humor to make fun of the shortcomings and flaws of celebrities.

Although this reporting style is somewhat inflammatory and boring, it does effectively attract a large number of readers.

"What a play."

"It's fake at first glance. How could it be possible that she looks like Coco and Kelly? But she looks real with Gao Yuanyuan."

"He's a famous gossip king. Nothing strange about him. He's handsome, talented, and rich. I'd like him too."

"Why is he involved with Aunt Mei's hospitalization?"

"I just want to know why Anita Mui was hospitalized?"

"It's just a few mosaic-like photos, and they're all made up. Can you provide some substantial evidence?"

……

The public, those who eat melons eat melons, those who gossip gossip.

In fact, truth or falsehood doesn’t matter much to them.

Just chat and laugh after dinner, as long as it's entertaining.

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Shen Lang had already returned to Yanjing and started his new job.

"The sand in the sky of Dunhuang
With our memories

I looked back from halfway

This relationship is so long and tortuous..."

In the recording studio of Jingtao Music, Zhou Xun is recording the title song "Crescent Bay" of his new album "Jingtao·Zhou Xun".

This song was released by F.I.R on September 2007, 9. The lyrics are inspired by the Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang, a world landscape that is about to disappear.

Due to the excessive exploitation of groundwater resources in the local area, this wonder is drying up and is about to disappear. When F.I.R learned about the situation of Crescent Lake in Dunhuang, they were deeply touched and came up with the idea of ​​making a song. The lyricist Yi Jiayang used the disappearing landscape of the earth to metaphorically represent the disappearing love, hoping that everyone will bravely pursue true love and work hard to preserve the beautiful memories in their hearts.

The song is a fusion of classical and modern elements, using instruments such as the Chinese sheng, the American banjo and the Indian sitar, ingeniously combining the essence of Eastern and Western instruments to create a Chinese-style rhythmic love song with a strong oriental flavor.

The singing style is no longer rock, but chanting.

Shen Lang specially designed a twisting and turning singing style for Zhou Xun, which is full of mysterious and charming flavor.

This design makes the song nice to listen to, but also relatively difficult to sing. Today is also the second day of recording this song "Crescent Bay".

"Alang, is this okay? I tried my best to avoid you asking those questions while I was singing." Zhou Xun had just finished the third recording of the day and felt good about himself.

However, Shen Lang was not satisfied with this performance. He pointed out, "The details are well handled, but you can't take care of one side while taking care of the other side. There is a lack of emotion. Sister Xun, you should balance it out. While ensuring the details, you should also invest enough emotion."

"OK, I got it. Let's do it again." Zhou Xun showed her professional attitude and dedication, and was ready to start recording again without hesitation. She knew very well that in order to present a perfect work, she needed constant polishing and adjustment.

"Whose heart is left alone

Is he okay? How I want to love him

A sentence frozen in eternal tears..."

This time it tastes just right.

Zhou Xun's voice is hoarse and magnetic, very recognizable.

Her voice has the charm of an "old Shanghai singer" and the temperament of an urban literary woman. She is very suitable for singing petty bourgeois jazz, sofa music, electronic alternative, or guava love songs.

She has been busy filming in the past two years, and the outbreak of SARS this year interrupted her rhythm. She has two dramas that she accepted at the beginning of the year, but neither of them has started shooting yet, so she has just enough time to make a new album.

This time, the 10 songs in the new album use the same combination of 1 excellent + 2 good + 7 average as Zhang Shaohan and Xue Kaiyi, but the difference is that in addition to 1 excellent, Shen Lang also has 1 good.

The best one is the song "Crescent Bay", and the best one is an online song "Don't Say You Love Me When I'm Lonely".

In the era of the Internet explosion, many excellent music works have been quickly spread through online platforms, but because of their dissemination channels, they have been labeled "Internet songs".

Among these labeled works, there are many masterpieces with profound connotations, moving melodies and exquisite production.

They did not have vigorous promotion from record companies, but due to their own charm they were widely circulated on the Internet and resonated with countless listeners.

"Don't Say You Love Me When I'm Lonely" is the first song in the EP "Loneliness Trilogy" by mainland girl group TRY. The other two songs are "I Miss You Not Because I'm Lonely" and "Loneliness Is Us".

"I Miss You Not Because I'm Lonely" is a song that Shen Lang plans to give to Liu Yifei and Shu Chang for their next EP.

As for "Loneliness is Us", let's just keep it as a single one.

"Sister Xun, this time is enough."

"Is that all right? Do you want to do it again?"

"No, it's perfect."

Shen Lang's strictness towards the singers under his company is not without reason, but has a clear purpose, which is to ensure the quality of the songs.

As an art form and cultural product, the quality of music directly affects the audience's experience and feelings.

Try your best to sing the best you can. This is not only a pursuit, but also a responsibility.

For singers, this is a responsibility to their fans and to their songs.

Jingtao takes the elite route, which means higher standards and requirements.

We certainly can’t just let singers sing whatever they want and perform however they want.

"Finally done it. I feel like recording an album is more tiring than filming a movie." Zhou Xun was happy and in pain.

Indeed, recording an album requires a lot of energy and time. Every note and every line of lyrics need to be polished repeatedly to achieve the best results.

This high-intensity work made her feel exhausted, but at the same time, seeing the results of her hard work, she was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"You haven't sung for a long time, your voice is not open, and you have forgotten the feeling of singing. Just sing more." Shen Lang's words hit the nail on the head.

For singers, it is very important to stay in good shape.

If you just sing for fun occasionally, then practicing or not may not make much of a difference, but if you want to sing as a singer, you must always keep in shape, constantly practice and improve your singing skills.

"I should sing more often on the set in the future. By the way, when will my album be released?" Zhou Xun asked impatiently.

Shen Lang thought for a moment and replied, "Didn't SARS just end recently? Singers who have been silent for a long time are releasing albums. Let's avoid the peak period and release it at the end of this month, together with Yang Zongwei's." This decision not only took into account the market situation, but also allowed the two albums to echo each other and increase their influence.

Just as August began, SHE released "Super Star". This album was created by German producer Geo. It was their first attempt at rock music and became an instant hit in Asia.

Before that, that is, yesterday, July 7st, Jay Chou released his fourth solo album "Ye Huimei", which includes "In the Name of the Father", "Sunny Day" and "Class 31, Grade ".

Although there are his songs, they are not his after all, so it is impossible not to consider his competitors.

"Okay, you decide on the arrangements." Zhou Xun was looking forward to his album and wanted to see what kind of results it would achieve.

She has known Shen Lang for almost three years and has been signed to Jingtao for almost half a year. She sang his song "That Day".

Seeing Liu Yifei and Shu Chang reach a million sales and Zhang Shaohan sell 50 copies, it would be a lie if I didn't envy her. Now, it's her turn.

"Do you have a schedule now?"

"I guess so, what's the matter?"

Zhou Xun's eyes lit up and he said, "I have a movie and I'm short of a leading actor. How about you come?"

Rong Xinda Film and Television has provided her with ample resources, and this time it has teamed up with Li Shaohong to create a romantic film "Baby in Love" for her.

Shen Lang dragged out an "uh" after hearing this. He really couldn't make it. He immediately said, "I can't take on any roles for now. I'm about to prepare for a new album, a world tour, and several variety shows. It will take at least two songs and three months to join the crew. I can't handle it."

The preparation of a Mandarin album and an English album requires a lot of time and energy. A world tour is a major challenge. Add to that the preparation of several variety shows, and it is really difficult for him to find time to join the crew for filming.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Zhou Xun's eyes. Although she felt a little regretful that they failed to achieve their first collaboration in film and television, she understood Shen Lang and smiled lightly, "Well, you are on the rise overseas, so you should focus on that."

Being an actor is her main job and being a singer is her side job, but it's the other way around for Shen Lang.

His musical talent and stage charm have enabled him to gain a foothold abroad. At this stage, focusing on overseas markets is undoubtedly a wise move for his musical development.

The new album "Shen Lang·Towering Waves" was released a month ago. The data for the first week was very good, with global sales of 7 million copies in 253 days. 86 copies were sold in Asia, including 21 copies in the mainland, 7 copies in Hong Kong, 17 copies in Formosa Province, 35 copies in South Korea, and 9 copies in Japan. 167 million copies were sold outside of Asia, including 91 copies in European countries and 30 copies in the United States.

Now, with the spread of word of mouth and the audience coverage of 10 ultra-high-quality songs of different styles, this data has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Asia 166 million;

325 million in Europe;

The United States saw the largest increase, soaring from 30 to 262 million;

The remaining number of tickets in other regions is 81;

In just one month, global sales have reached 834 million copies.

There is a difference of 900 tickets from the estimated 66 million tickets, and there are still 1000 million tickets left to reach the expected 166 million tickets.

With the current trend, 1000 million shares is no longer the end point, but is heading towards 1500 million shares.

As for the charts, the song topped the charts in all 45 countries where it was released.

Even the most authoritative billboard was conquered by him.

First of all, let’s look at the Billboard singles chart. “Uptown Funk” has been at the top of the charts for two consecutive weeks. Of the remaining nine songs, five are in the top ten, and the remaining four are also in the top twenty.

Then came the Billboard album chart, which also topped the charts for two consecutive weeks.

It is no exaggeration to describe the album "Shen Lang·Towering Waves" as a "masterpiece", and the name "Shen Lang" has finally become famous overseas. At the same time, this has also boosted the on-demand rate of his other songs overseas.

If this album doesn't become popular, Shen Lang plans to give up on conquering the overseas market.

After all, he had already copied most of the English songs that were suitable for him to sing and that had both sales and awards.

This was undoubtedly a big gamble, as he bet his chance of becoming a "world-class superstar" on this album.

Fortunately, however, this result now achieved his goal.

The success of this album not only helped him gain a foothold in the overseas market, but also opened up new horizons for his music career.

But we must not become proud or complacent because the road to becoming a world-class superstar is still long and full of challenges.

After having dinner with Zhou Xun in the evening, Shen Lang returned to the courtyard house in Dongliulichang, Xicheng District.

This is his second courtyard house, which is half the size of the first one and covers an area of ​​only 500 square meters.

It was not bought for investment, but to keep a beautiful woman in a luxurious house.

"The green bricks and gray tiles, the red doors and green windows, the ancient charm. Sitting in the courtyard, the breeze blowing across your face, bringing fresh air, makes you feel relaxed and happy, as if you are in the embrace of nature. I really like this feeling."

"Live here if you like."

Shen Lang's words were concise and warm.

As soon as he came back, Sun Yanzi ignored the smell of alcohol on him and threw herself into his arms.

On this hot summer night, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and it is quiet and beautiful. This scene makes people want to have a hearty showdown in this courtyard. Whether it is an exchange of hearts or a collision of emotions, it will leave an unforgettable mark in this quaint courtyard.

After a long time, the moonlight sprinkled in the courtyard, covering everything with a layer of silver gauze. The two of them panted, hugged each other tightly in this quiet atmosphere, feeling each other's warmth and heartbeat.

"I can't come anymore. I have to go to the venue for rehearsal tomorrow." Sun Yanzi raised the white flag of surrender.

"Go take a shower. You're all sweaty and sticky." Shen Lang carried her to the bathroom.

Stefanie Sun's Asian tour has kicked off, with the first show scheduled for August 8 at the Yanjing Xiannongtan Stadium.

Given that this is her first concert and its box office appeal is still unknown, it is impossible for her to choose a large venue that can accommodate 70,000 to 80,000 people like Shen Lang did.

After comprehensive consideration, we finally decided on a venue that can accommodate approximately 4 seats, which is a more appropriate option.

As expected, the ticket sales for her Yanjing station were completely different from the popular scene for Shen Lang. Shen Lang's tickets were sold out in just a few days, while her tickets took a long time to sell.

This also reflects that she still needs to further accumulate popularity and reputation in the concert market. However, this is a good start for her first concert. As the tour progresses, I believe her influence will gradually expand and her future concerts will become more and more successful.

"Are you writing a song?" After blow-drying her hair, Stefanie Sun heard the sound of a guitar coming from the yard. It was a melody she had never heard before. She was immediately curious and walked out.

"Well, I have to prepare new Mandarin and English albums, and polish some of the songs I wrote before." Shen Lang answered without stopping his hands.

The clear and pleasant sound of the guitar instantly caught Sun Yanzi's ears. She sat quietly aside, listening to the melody played by Shen Lang.

"I' ma little used to calling outside your name
I have a habit of shouting your name outside
Iwon't see you tonight so I can keep from going insane
If I see you tonight I might lose control
But Idon't know enough, I get some kinda lazy day
But I don’t understand, time has become somewhat slow…”

After playing a prelude, Shen Lang began to sing.

In subsequent albums, he will use a combination of 2 excellent and 8 ordinary.

This is one of the best songs, "Free Loop" sung by Canadian singer "City Pianist" Daniel Powter.

Although the title of the song exudes a sense of freedom and casualness, it is a beautiful annotation about persistence.

The notes in the melody have little fluctuation, but it is very pleasant to listen to and easy to immerse yourself in. The theme of the lyrics is persistence and hope in love, which has inspired many people to find the courage to move forward in difficult situations.

When the song was released in its original time and space, it not only achieved great success on the music charts, but also became a global hit. With its catchy melody and lyrics with universal themes, it has become a classic in the hearts of many people.

"It sounds nice!" Sun Yanzi abandoned those flashy words of praise and used these two simple and clear words to express her feelings most directly.

"If it sounds nice, then I won't change it." Shen Lang said with a faint smile.

"No need to change, the lyrics and melody are perfect." Stefanie Sun said with a smile.

Then, Shen Lang plucked the strings with his fingers.

In this quaint courtyard, the breeze blows gently and the leaves rustle.

The two of them immersed themselves in the world of music, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty.

The next day, the two came to the Xiannongtan Stadium for rehearsal.

Shen Lang is the only guest at the three mainland stops. He will sing two songs with Stefanie Sun in each show and then sing one song himself.

The rehearsal is mainly for technical debugging, ensuring the sound effects, optimizing the lighting effects; and performance coordination, the coordination between singers and the band, and the collaboration between dancers and singers.

The company that previously hosted Shen Lang's concert was the one that Stefanie Sun arranged for her tour. They were well aware that Shen Lang was very strict and strived for perfection in every detail. That was why they did not dare to slack off in the slightest when preparing for Stefanie Sun's tour. From stage construction to equipment debugging, from performance rehearsals to logistical support, every link was carefully planned and implemented conscientiously.

After the rehearsal, Stefanie Sun said with a smile: "I didn't know that giving a concert was so tiring. Being a guest is much easier." There was a hint of fatigue in her words, but also a hint of playfulness.

However, Shen Lang felt differently: "After tomorrow, you won't feel tired anymore."

In his opinion, although being a guest is easy, it is not as comfortable as singing by himself. The feeling of singing only one or two songs and not going all the way up is really uncomfortable.

He likes to have fun with everyone, starting with 20 songs, and fully releasing his passion and energy.

During the performance, the fans responded enthusiastically, and the feeling of being immersed in the music with everyone made him feel very happy.

Time flies and it is already the evening of August 8nd.

(End of this chapter)