Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 201, full firepower!

As the spring breeze gradually warms up and all things come back to life, the eagerly anticipated "Shen Lang's "You and I" 2004 World Tour Concert" finally kicks off at the Chengdu Sports Center.

After a year, Shen Lang brought not only a musical feast, but also a testimony to the history of Chinese singers.

I’m sure countless fans were silently singing those familiar melodies in their hearts, ready to hug and cheer together on the spot.

"Wow, there are so many people!"

“It feels like there are far more than 4 people.”

Wang Cheng and Yu Xinyue, the former lovers, should now be more accurately referred to as "the couple".

It can be said that, to some extent, they were the beginning of Shen Lang’s musical journey after his time travel.

Thinking back then, Wang Cheng's phone call not only successfully saved his love, but also gave Shen Lang a precious opportunity to show himself.

“So, it is undoubtedly the wisest choice to bring a tent and queue up in the early morning to wait for the ticket sales to open. Chengdu is also the hometown of Brother Lang. Here, let alone 4 tickets, even if there are 40 tickets, I think they will be sold out.” Wang Cheng looked at the long ticket checking line and couldn't help but sigh.

"The song 'Where Has the Time Gone' sung by Brother Lang on the Spring Festival Gala moved countless viewers in front of the TV. Many colleagues in the company who were not originally fans of Brother Lang also became his fans, and were very sad because they could not get tickets for his concert." In Yu Xinyue's opinion, Shen Lang's influence and popularity are changing every day.

In just 4 years, Shen Lang's name has become an undeniable presence in the world of music. Whether they are born in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s, almost every fan has a unique "Shen Lang style" in their hearts.

Each of his songs is like a mirror, reflecting different years and emotions. From "Lonely Sandbar is Cold" to "SPL", which one has not moved people?

This may be why everyone has such a "burning and passionate" feeling about his concerts. Although he sings the songs, they are actually everyone's own stories.

"Qingqing, which song in the concert are you most looking forward to?"

"For me, of course it's 'Fairy Tale'. It's the song that sealed our love. What about you?"

"I'm sure you're the same. But I'm also looking forward to the new songs. I want to experience what it's like to listen to new songs at a concert."

In front of Wang Cheng and Yu Xinyue was a young couple in their 18s or 19s, who were enthusiastically discussing their expectations for the concert.

The two also looked at each other and smiled at each other, as if they saw their former selves.

But to be honest, everyone here is looking forward to Shen Lang's new song.

Since his debut, Shen Lang's musical journey has been extraordinary.

As the "strongest" Chinese singer in history, he not only has extremely high popularity, but is also a pioneer in the field of music creation.

His concert tour not only fully demonstrated his musical strength, but also symbolized several important stages in his career.

Therefore, the name of the concert was decided to be "You and Me". As he himself said, "Using a simple name to convey all the stages and stories."

This kind of honesty and sincerity touched countless fans deeply and also greatly brought them closer to the singer on an emotional level.

Fans in Chengdu experienced his stunning live performance a year ago. His high-pitched singing shook the entire night sky. This time, everyone is looking forward to him igniting the tide of emotion and memories once again.

"Wow, this stage is so high-tech!"

"Indeed, it is more gorgeous and shocking than the previous one."

Just by seeing the stage in the middle of the stadium, Wang Cheng and Yu Xinyue felt that this trip was definitely worthwhile.

Everyone at the scene had the same feeling.

From the moment the concert was announced to the moment we entered the venue, everyone's anticipation increased by at least three levels.

"Look ahead, the VIP area!"

"Oh my god, Chen Zihan, Zhou Xun, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Zhang Liangying, Han Hong, Tian Zhen, Fan Wei, Hu Jun, Hu Bin..."

"No need to count, I've already counted, there are 27 stars in total, including actors, singers, and athletes."

There are a row of stars in the VIP area. Today they are not employees, guests or friends, but fans.

Celebrities are also human beings. They listen to music and watch dramas on a daily basis, so they also have their favorite singers and actors.

Shen Lang, with his unique musical charm and talent, has unknowingly conquered a large number of his peers.

His success lies not only in his musical achievements, but also in his personal charm. In the highly competitive environment of the entertainment industry, he used his humility, hard work, sincerity, and meticulous treatment of music, setting an example and becoming a role model in the minds of many stars.

Another thing is that there are only a few celebrities present at the scene today.

Because many people failed to get the tickets, and Shen Lang didn’t have any connections who wanted tickets.

"Ling'er!"

"Xiaoyu!"

"Master Zhou!"

The audience in the front row was in high spirits and had already started shouting for their favorite stars. Each shout was full of enthusiasm and anticipation.

Among them, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang have the highest votes. The TV series "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "The Lotus Lantern" starring the two are currently on the air, and the two characters Zhao Linger and Xiaoyu are widely loved by everyone.

When they heard the shouts, they turned around and waved and greeted the fans.

At this time, the backstage was a busy scene, and the staff were busy checking the equipment to make sure everything was ready.

Shen Lang had just finished styling himself, wearing a handsome performance costume, exuding charming charm. He held a guitar in his hand, gently plucking the strings as he warmed up.

It is true that flowers bloom in spring, but it is still chilly. The temperature at night is not high, and if the lower body is not warm, you will feel uncomfortable when you go on stage, which may affect the performance.

There were no other artists backstage except him, because it was the first concert and he did not invite any guests. This was a stage that belonged to him alone.

"Brother Lang, everything is ready." Li Mu's voice sounded in the background.

He comes from Jingtao Music and is responsible for on-site supervision of all shows in this tour.

At this moment, there was a hint of nervousness and anticipation on his face. This concert also meant a lot to him.

He carefully arranged every link to ensure the normal operation of the equipment and the staff performed their duties.

From stage layout to sound adjustment, from lighting effects to safety assurance, he did everything himself, not missing any details.

He knew that only by ensuring that everything was foolproof could he provide the best support for Shen Lang's performance.

Of course, if there was one mistake, even a small one, his job would be at risk.

"It's almost time, let's go!" Shen Lang put down his guitar and stood up.

His anticipation for this concert is no less than that of his fans.

Whether it is releasing an album or acting, nothing is as exciting as singing on stage in front of tens of thousands of audiences.

He likes the atmosphere of the concert very much. He can see the enthusiasm and anticipation in the eyes of the fans, hear their cheers and shouts, and feel their love for his music.

The most important thing is to be able to meet fans face to face in the simplest and most direct way, communicating with pure music and sincere emotions.

He was also ready to use his singing to inject infinite vitality into this night.

He was seen walking towards the stage entrance with firm steps.

"Shen Lang! Shen Lang! Shen Lang!"

At exactly seven o'clock in the evening, the lights in the venue went out, as if the whole world was plunged into darkness. However, at this moment, colorful beams of light shot out from the stage to the surroundings. When the countdown ended, 4 people at the scene shouted Shen Lang's name in unison.

"are you ready!"

Shen Lang's figure slowly rose in the elevator. He was like a shining star, appearing in the spotlight of everyone.

At the same time, music started.

The passionate melody instantly filled the entire venue, as if an invisible force was surging in the air.

"New song!"

They were very familiar with Shen Lang's songs. As soon as the prelude came out, they could find the corresponding song in the music library, but this song was not in the music library. He gave them a surprise right at the beginning without hiding it, which made the whole audience boil.

"Down with imperialism and no longer want to be slaves
My front door was invaded

You mean Britney Spears?
I said why be afraid of her
Oh oh oh Oh oh
Don’t kowtow to them…”

Usually, a concert will start with a more dynamic or passionate song to arouse the emotions of the audience.

So, Shen Lang borrowed another song from his good friend Wang Lihong, which was "Full Fire" released on September 2011, 9.

At that time, Wang Lihong observed and experienced the trends of popular culture around the world and found that Eastern culture has increasingly occupied an important position in global popular culture. In order to sing the rise of Eastern popular culture, she created this song.

Wang Lihong believes that global pop culture influences each other every day, and Chinese songs should be more international. In order to reflect his point of view, he specifically mentioned Western pop culture represented by Lady Gaga in the lyrics.

But Lady Gaga was not famous yet and was signed to Jingtao, so Shen Lang changed her name to Britney who was very popular.

“Culture is a weapon
Buried in every nerve
Awakened by U-Theatre

No Failure Allowed
Victory doesn't have to wait
Because of the arrival of Music Man..."

"Full Fire" is a dynamic and fast song that combines martial arts, taiko drum arrangement and hip-hop music elements. The strong rhythm makes your blood boil. This song continues the Chinese style that Wang Lihong started with the song "The Sun and the Moon in My Heart", and the content of the lyrics is comparable to red songs.

The lyrics are half in Chinese and half in English, with many elements related to pop culture. They are both explosive and expressive. The taiko elements, gunshots, sirens, etc. added to the arrangement create dramatic effects and a cinematic feel.

On the stage, Shen Lang was wearing a white gown, like a handsome young man who had traveled through time from ancient times. Behind him were professional martial arts dancers, who were agile and their movements were in unison.

For this song, they specially choreographed a dance that is both fashionable and has a sense of power, rhythm, and Chinese style.

This was also the first time he showed off his dancing skills since his magical dance steps in "Uptown Funk".

Not to mention, the coordination is very good and there is no problem with the dance.

"Suddenly the whole world began to shake
Rhythm and music invade the blood

This time the strategy is to go all out.
Full fire Full fire
Full fire, full fire..."

The perfect combination of Shen Lang's singing and dancing directly excited the audience.

This song seems to be like a ray of dawn in this ever-changing entertainment world, instantly penetrating the fog of time and space. The melody is passionate and the lyrics are profound, making people feel a strong shock and encouragement while listening.

It is not only a display of Shen Lang's musical talent, but also his deep thinking on the power of music, cultural awakening and social responsibility.

"Use English songs to earn money from foreigners and write a glorious chapter in Chinese songs." This is not just talk. He is fulfilling his promise with his actual actions.

The expressions of the stars in the audience were also quite interesting. Some were amazed, impressed by Shen Lang's wonderful performance; some were lost in thought, as if savoring the profound meaning contained in the song; others had excitement shining in their eyes, as if they saw the infinite possibilities of music.

Shen Lang uses music as a medium to skillfully interweave history and reality, awakening people's pursuit of justice, freedom and equality.

This dialogue across time and space makes the song not only an expression of personal emotion, but also a powerful testimony to social change.

Otherwise he would be the number one Chinese singer.

"Rongcheng, I'm back! How are you?" Shen Lang raised his right hand, turned around on the stage, and greeted the audience in the stands on all sides.

This move instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the audience, who responded with the warmest voices: "Good!"

Then the music started again.

Next, using this long gown style, two Chinese-style songs "Dongfeng Po" and "Hongchen Kezhan" were sung.

After singing, Shen Lang went off the stage to change his clothes.

This tour not only takes care of the ears, but also the eyes.

His performances have always been extremely creative and thoughtful in stage design. Each of the 50 concerts is different, combining current technology with innovations in stage design and performance format to present stunning light shows and multimedia backgrounds, bringing the audience's visual experience to a peak.

In addition, his clothing choices have always been recognizable, and his on-site styling has always represented a certain fashion trend, and is also a display of fashion and a guide to popularity.

"Sugar yes please, Won't you come and put it down on me..."

"Can you please not change the song and continue singing our song so that we can remember the touching moment forever..."

"I opened the sky with my right fist and transformed into a dragon, moving the mountains and rivers to fill the cracks..."

We came back and continued to have fun, singing three songs with a light rhythm: "Sugar", "Our Song" and "Dragon Fist".

"Everyone has been moving around for a while, and they've all warmed up. They're not cold anymore, right?"

"It's been hard for you on these cold and windy days."

"Now, let's be quieter, sing together, and enjoy together."

Shen Lang's songs tell the stories of many people's youth, whether it is the innocent first love on campus, those green memories, or the scenery encountered over the years. His music is like a time capsule, firmly recording those precious moments.

Whenever fans hum along with the melody at a concert, they often can't help but shed tears of emotion. This is not only the charm of the notes, but also a catharsis, a way to release their emotions and recall the good and bad times of the past.

For example, "Absolutely Crazy" is a passionate account of love and loss.

Shen Lang uses his unique voice to bring the audience into each story, and each story resonates with his own experience, as if they can see their own past selves and feel the sincere emotions.

There are 10 love songs in a row, and the moving melodies are like strands of emotional threads, entwined in everyone's heart.

Each song was a classic that everyone loved, and the audience sang along throughout the whole performance, with the singing voices gathering into a warm ocean.

The enthusiastic chorus of 4 people was a spectacular and shocking scene. Shen Lang couldn't help but joke, "This seems to be my concert, right?"

The audience laughed heartily and the atmosphere was relaxed and joyful.

In this joyful atmosphere, time seemed to stand still. People were immersed in the world of music, forgetting all their worries. Yet time also seemed to pass very quickly. In a blink of an eye, the concert had already sung 15 songs.

This means that the first half is about to end.

Finally, Shen Lang brought the first half to a perfect end with a song "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart".

"I wonder if you have watched the two TV series "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "The Lotus Lantern" recently?"

After returning in the second half, Shen Lang started chatting with everyone.

"Have!"

The audience answered in unison.

"Does it look good?"

"nice!"

Shen Lang smiled and said, "It's a pity that I didn't get to play Li Xiaoyao and Erlang Shen."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene immediately became noisy, filled with voices of regret and complaints, because everyone wanted him to play these two roles.

Shen Lang went on, "Today, Zhao Linger and Xiaoyu are also here." As he spoke, he raised his hand towards the two people in the audience, motioning for them to stand up.

The camera then turned to them.

The whole crowd cheered immediately.

Shen Lang said seriously again: "We are all family, please support us. However, they are too beautiful today and cannot come on stage to steal my limelight." There was a hint of humor and ridicule in his words, making the atmosphere on the scene relaxed and pleasant.

Hearing this, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang blushed immediately. They had never expected that he would recommend and praise them like this.

Although everyone felt a little disappointed that they couldn't see them perform on stage, they understood Shen Lang's decision and looked forward to his next wonderful performance.

"Chengdu, there are many sad and beautiful memories here, and it is also the place where everything started."

This city full of stories has witnessed Shen Lang's growth and transformation.

Those sad memories, the sufferings and setbacks he had experienced in the past, were like the sand that sharpens diamonds, making him stronger.

And good memories are like beautiful paintings, colorful and full of laughter.

"Then, next, this song "Chengdu" is for you!"

(End of this chapter)