Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

"In fact, why did we set the ending of Chinese Paladin 1 to be everyone's death? I had a meeting with the screenwriters in the screenwriting department to discuss it, and finally attributed this result to 'fate'. Everyone in the play came with a responsibility, and they naturally returned after completing their mission. Take Zhao Linger for example. As a descendant of Nuwa, she took on the burden of saving the world. In fact, she, like other descendants of Nuwa, came with a mission from the moment she was born. The same is true for her mother Qing'er."

Shen Lang explained it briefly to Sun Yanzi, and this was also the reason why he did not change this regretful and sad ending after traveling through time.

In his opinion, "fate" is an unavoidable theme in the world of immortals and heroes. Every character seems to be pulled by the thread of fate, heading towards their predetermined path.

Except for Zhao Linger, the same is true for other characters. Li Xiaoyao has experienced countless hardships and tests in the process of growing from an ignorant boy to a great hero. Lin Yueru's brave pursuit of love and dedication to friendship, Tang Yu and Anu's sacrifice to save the people, their stories all revolve around the mission, forming this fairy tale world full of fantasy and tragedy.

"Now that you put it that way, it seems to be true."

After hearing this, Sun Yanzi probably understood.

What exactly is tragedy?

It is to destroy beautiful things in front of people, and you are helpless and powerless in the face of all this. The success of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" can be attributed to this. Everyone will leave in the end, and only Li Xiaoyao will be left. They made a promise and agreed to say goodbye today and meet again in ten years. At that time, they didn't know that this promise would be broken in a moment, but for the audience, they will always remember it and believe that they will meet again.

In the original time and space, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" and "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" have always been the white moonlight and cinnabar mole of the audience in the fairy tale drama, out of reach and impossible to surpass.

The success of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" is by no means accidental, but the inevitable result of the convergence of multiple factors. Whether it is the setting of the content and plot, or the correctness of the casting, these are extremely important factors. They can not only allow the audience to immerse themselves in the fantasy world of immortals, but also deeply feel the emotional entanglements and ups and downs of the characters' fate.

A netizen once made an accurate comment - they all played the most suitable roles at the best age.

Hu Xuan, Liu Yifei and other actors, at the prime of their youth, fit in perfectly with their roles, and interpreted the characters to the fullest with their youthful vitality and sincere emotions.

This time, these core elements have not changed. What has changed is that the acting careers of Hu Xuan and Liu Yifei have become more exciting because of Shen Lang.

Shen Lang's participation not only makes the production of this drama more sophisticated, but also provides the actors with more room for development.

Sun Yanzi spent the entire morning talking with Shen Lang about "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" because there was so much to talk about.

She is half a homebody, and most of her time at home is devoted to the music she loves. Music has become her close companion, accompanying her through countless days and nights of creation and thinking. In the remaining small part of her time, she is keen on immersing herself in various TV series. For her, TV series are like windows to different worlds, allowing her to experience all kinds of life and emotional stories.

Moreover, chatting about these topics that lovers like together is not only interesting but also can enhance their relationship.

In the afternoon, the sunlight shone through the windows into every corner of the sunroom on the rooftop of the villa. Shen Lang sat on the sofa, basking in the warm sunshine, and began to prepare the title song for Stefanie Sun's new album in the first half of the year with concentration and seriousness.

Releasing two albums a year is the minimum requirement for Stefanie Sun and all singers under Jingtao Music.

In the highly competitive music industry, it is not easy to maintain such a frequency of creation and quality requirements, but with Shen Lang around, everything will be much simpler.

"How about singing a folk song for the title song of the new album?" he suddenly asked Stefanie Sun who was strumming the guitar nearby.

Sun Yanzi stopped what she was doing and said with a smile, "I like everything you write."

"Then, how about you listen to this song." Shen Lang took the guitar from her hand, gently plucked the strings with his fingers, and a melodious melody slowly flowed out.

“I carry baggage that is heavier than my body.

Swim to the bottom of the Nile
After a few lightning strikes, I saw a bunch of light circles

Not sure if this is the place..."

"I Remember" is a song written and sung by Zhao Lei, included in the album "Boys from Shuqian Street" released on August 2022, 8.

This song is the most philosophical and mysterious song in the entire album.

The song samples laughter, humming, and repetitive childishness, following the style of the novel "The Girl Who Turned Back in Time", which is light, beautiful, and soothing.

“I saw several people standing together

They took my luggage with scissors
Wipe my head
There is no chance to go back..."

Sun Yanzi sat there quietly, immersed in the folk song sung by Shen Lang.

This song seemed to touch a string deep in her heart, and a different kind of warmth and emotion spread in her heart.

In Shen Lang's singing, she seemed to see profound pictures, those memories about childhood and growing up. The lyrics seemed not to mention the mother at all, but if you tasted carefully, you could find the mother's shadow everywhere, just like the maternal love hidden in the details of life, which is not ostentatious but omnipresent.

The reason why Shen Lang chose the song "I Remember" for Stefanie Sun to sing is exactly the same as the last time he chose "Need Someone to Accompany Me", both of which were because he had heard her amazing AI singing.

He really wanted to hear with his own ears what kind of touching feeling would be created when Stefanie Sun used her naturally gentle and highly infectious voice to truly interpret this song.

So he gave the song to her to sing without hesitation.

Finally, Shen Lang finished singing the song "I Remember", and the melodious sound seemed to still linger in the room.

Sun Yanzi's eyes flashed with complex emotions. She opened her lips slightly and murmured, "This song..."

There was unconcealed love in her expression, but also a hint of sadness. Seeing her reaction, Shen Lang just smiled faintly, with endless tenderness, raised his hand and gently stroked her cheek, saying: "The song is written for you, not for others."

Sun Yanzi stared at him infatuatedly, pursed her lips, as if trying to calm the surging emotions in her heart, then she leaned sideways and gently leaned on his shoulder, saying softly: "Thank you, I like it very much."

Then, Shen Lang wrote the music score.

Then, Shen Lang played the song again, the sound of the piano flowing out like water, slowly rippling in the room. Sun Yanzi sat next to him, looking at the music score in her hand, and when the prelude ended, she also opened her voice in time.

"Until I heard a voice I was sure it was you
But how do you remember me
I brought news from another world.

But how can I tell you

Destined to meet with amnesia..."

Compared with the AI ​​singing I have heard before, when the real person's singing actually sounded, the difference was simply a world of difference.

Even though AI’s singing can simulate certain emotions and timbres, Stefanie Sun’s real-person singing has an indescribable sense of reality and agility.

Her singing can directly touch the depths of the listeners' hearts, allowing people to truly feel every emotion contained in the song, whether it is joy, sadness or the traces of memories and longing.

"Woo~woo~woo~woo~woo~
Come and hug me, come and hug me, woo~
Woo~woo~woo~woo~woo~
Come and hug me, come and hug me, woo..."

Stefanie Sun's gentle and highly infectious voice is like a light feather, floating slowly in the air, carrying her deep understanding and sincere feelings about the song.

Shen Lang held the guitar, his fingers dancing nimbly on the strings, and the melody he played blended perfectly with Stefanie Sun's singing.

The two of them, one playing attentively and the other singing affectionately, formed a beautiful and warm picture, exuding a unique and charming charm.

"I have to say, this song has better flavor when you sing it." After Sun Yanzi finished singing, Shen Lang was still immersed in the lingering charm of the beautiful singing voice, and said with endless aftertaste.

"You wrote it well." Sun Yanzi smiled sweetly after hearing Shen Lang's praise, and did not forget to compliment him back.

However, Shen Lang's words were not just a casual compliment, but he sincerely felt that Stefanie Sun's singing gave the song a unique flavor.

It’s not that he himself sang badly, or that the original author Zhao Lei sang badly, it’s just that there is a wonderful fit between some songs and certain specific voices, and once they meet, they can collide to create dazzling sparks.

Just like Wang Jingfei's singing of Li Jian's "Legend", her ethereal voice perfectly interprets the dreamlike emotions in the song, as if leading people into a distant and mysterious love legend;

Another example is Zhang Shaohan's singing of Zhao Lei's "A Diao". With her penetrating high notes and tenacious singing style, she vividly displayed the stubbornness and fighting spirit against life contained in the song, giving the song new vitality.
Another example is Wang Feng's "Spring" sung by Xu Ri Yang Gang. With their simple and vicissitudes-filled voices, they sang out the lower-class workers' feelings about life and their desire for dreams, making the song widely spread among the public and resonating with countless people.

All of these god-level covers are based on respect for the original works. With the singers' unique vocal conditions and deep understanding of the songs, they inject new vitality into the songs and give them a whole new charm. They are masterpieces worth listening to again and again.

"By the way, there is one more song. This one is the dynamic dance music that you are good at." Shen Lang said again, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, as if he could already foresee the wonderful performance of Stefanie Sun when she sang this popular song.

"Two songs?" Stefanie Sun couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, with a hint of surprise in her eyes. After all, in the recent albums, she was usually only given one high-quality album title song.

She has always been a calm person and doesn't fight for these things. In her heart, the most important thing is that she has been with Shen Lang. As for the number of songs, it is relatively not that important.

Of course, deep down in her heart she still very much hopes and enjoys singing the songs composed by Shen Lang.

"Well, if I write something suitable, I'll give it all to you." Shen Lang thought about it, and couldn't help feeling a little guilty. Indeed, he had neglected her before, only giving her one song each time. Then look at Gao Yuanyuan, who has various film and television resources. In comparison, he was indeed not fair in distributing song resources. He had to treat her equally.

The focus this time is the English album prepared for Stefanie Sun in the second half of the year. It has been carefully prepared and includes 10 classic English songs.

He was determined to do this. Although he didn't want to completely replicate his previous success at the Grammy Awards, he wanted to at least create some waves in the American music scene with this album, in order to let those who looked down on him see it, especially to slap Beyonce in the face.

Sun Yanzi didn't say any more words of thanks. All the joy and emotion in her heart turned into a direct and passionate kiss.

Shen Lang turned his thoughts back to the topic of the new song and said with a smile: "This song is called "Honey Honey"."

This song comes from the album "A Perfect Day" released by the original Stefanie Sun on October 2005, 10. It is the 7th song in the album. It shows her unique side in music. The catchy lyrics make it easy for people to hum them after listening to them a few times. For this reason, it has become the first choice song for many people at parties and gatherings.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Lang plucked the strings again and sang "Honey Honey" in its entirety.

Stefanie Sun listened attentively. The style of this song was similar to that of "Green Light". Both had the magical power to brighten people's mood and make them feel as if they were under the sunshine. She obviously liked it very much.

The two of them sang in the sun room until the sun set.

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Due to the huge influence brought by the Grammy Awards, the albums released by Shen Lang since his debut in the music industry seemed to be injected with a strong boost, and sales once again ushered in a significant increase.

As his fame and influence soared, his music became more commercially valuable, and the price of asking him to write songs also rose sharply, doubling directly.

Such a high price is beyond the purchasing power of ordinary people, making it prohibitive for ordinary singers or small music producers.

However, as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for", the benefits brought by this high price are also proportional to it.

So despite the high cost, some large and powerful companies, seeing the huge commercial potential of Shen Lang's works and the brand-enhancing effect they can bring, are still eager to cooperate with Jingtao Music.

They spared no expense, even to the point of breaking down the threshold of Jingtao Music, just to get a chance to work with Shen Lang.

Among them is South Korea's largest chaebol group - Samsung! (End of this chapter)