Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

In an instant, Shen Lang's voice ignited the entire Madison Square Garden.

The audience's emotions were at their highest point, with cheers and screams rising one after another, wave after wave, constantly echoing in the venue.

They released their inner excitement and joy to the fullest, expressing their love and support for Shen Lang in the most enthusiastic way.

Although this is not the first time that Shen Lang has held a concert overseas, it is definitely his first time in Europe and the United States. This land with a strong music atmosphere and fierce competition is of great significance to him.

When he arrived at the stage on the slowly rising lift, he was quite excited looking at the enthusiastic and huge audience below the stage.

At this moment, the low sounds of synthesizers and metronomes rang out, and a strong retro atmosphere of the 1980s came over us, as if bringing everyone present back to that nostalgic era.

The audience's originally loud cheers and screams suddenly stopped, and the entire venue fell silent in an instant, with everyone waiting for the opening song with great anticipation.

Just when everyone thought it would be a familiar classic song and were preparing to sing in chorus, Shen Lang unexpectedly started singing a song they had never heard before.

Yes, a new song, also one of the songs in the new English album to be released tonight, the city song – “Welcome to New York”.

“Walking through a crowd
Through the crowds
The village is aglow
The whole city is full of light and color..."

This is a song by Taylor Swift, included in her fifth studio album "1989". It was released on October 2014, 10 as the first promotional single of the album.

After coming to New York, she learned a lot and fell in love with this city, so she wrote this love into her songs, telling the world through her songs what a wonderful city this is.

Judging from the narration of the song, some people may find it a bit clichéd and the content a bit boring, but it is undeniable that it is indeed refreshing for the listeners.

In China, most people learned about this song through the movie "Detective Chinatown 2". It appeared as an interlude in the film, adding a lot of different atmosphere to the movie.

Because of its naming method, this song is also affectionately called the American version of "Yanjing Welcomes You" by fans.

At this moment, Shen Lang performed this song about New York with his unique voice, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in a different depiction of this city.

“Welcome to New York
Welcome to New York

It's been waiting for you
It has been waiting for you for a long time..."

"New York" is not just a simple city name, but also symbolizes the decadent music of the big city.

When Shen Lang sang this crucial line with his infectious voice, tens of thousands of local New York fans at the scene instantly fell into madness and joy.

They never imagined that Shen Lang actually composed a song specifically about New York.

Because this city carries every bit of their lives, their joys and sorrows, that is why they are so excited and immersed in this surprise and emotion.

"Welcome to New York!"

"Shenlang, I love you!"

“This song belongs to our city. It’s so touching!”

At this moment, local fans in New York deeply experienced the feeling that Chinese fans once had when they heard singers singing songs for their own city at concerts. When a song accurately depicts the city where you live, the feeling of being seen, being paid attention to, and being integrated into the music is so wonderful and exciting.

They finally understood why Shen Lang was so charming and why he was so popular in China. It was not only because of his outstanding singing ability and his brilliant performance on stage, but also because he was able to reach deep into the hearts of fans from different regions, to feel their unique feelings towards their hometown and the city they lived in, and then express them through music.

As a time traveler, Shen Lang has unparalleled advantages. He knows many excellent works and cultural elements of the original time and space. However, his strength lies in that he uses his clever mind to skillfully use these resources. Through song after song, he builds an invisible but extremely solid bridge between singers and fans, allowing every fan to find that exclusive sense of belonging and touching feeling in his singing.

"Does (English) sound good?" Shen Lang asked the audience enthusiastically on the stage.

"It sounds good!" the audience responded in unison.

"Haha, as long as you like it, let's have fun together tonight!" Shen Lang's face was filled with a bright smile.

As in previous concerts, he will interact with the audience appropriately, which can bring him closer to the audience and add to the atmosphere of the scene, but at the same time it should not take up too much time. After all, everyone spends a lot of money to come here, and the main purpose is to listen to his wonderful singing, not to see him talk nonstop about stand-up comedy.

Next came the World Cup trilogy "Hall of Fame", "Fire" and "Believer". Rock songs have always been the perfect fusion of passion and music. When the passionate melody, shocking drum beats and powerful singing sounded, the whole venue was instantly ignited.

The audience swayed and sang along to the rhythm, enjoying this star-studded and vibrant audio-visual feast brought by Shen Lang.

"Oh my god, I'm so happy!"

"This is one of the best rock concerts I've ever seen. It's amazing!"

"I think seven Grammys is too little."

What amazed the New York fans was that Shen Lang's live performance was exactly the same as that in the CD. Every note was so precise, and every line of lyrics was filled with the same deep affection. His professional and high-level singing ability deeply impressed them.

You know, there are many challenges in singing rock songs live, such as changing rhythms, drastic changes in singing styles, mixing major and minor keys, etc. It is not an easy task and if you are not careful it can become a "car accident scene."

However, for Shen Lang, his singing skills at this time, whether it is hard rock with strong rhythm, avant-garde rock with staggered rhythm, or lyrical rock with beautiful melody, he can easily control it with a relaxed attitude. Not only that, Shen Lang also showed extraordinary control ability for other styles of music, whether it is elegant and romantic classical music style, passionate and unrestrained pop music style, various music styles full of ethnic characteristics, etc., he can deeply explore the essence of them and show their unique charm through singing.

Genius is not scary, what is scary is that geniuses still work hard despite having talent.

In this highly anticipated concert, the wonderful performance in the first half has already immersed the audience and made them intoxicated.

However, a thorny problem also emerged. In the first half of the performance alone, almost all the songs in Shen Lang's best-selling album "Shen Lang Towering Waves" were sung, and there was still so much time to fill in the second half. Where should we find the dozen or so English songs?
This was no problem for him. He translated his Chinese songs that were popular in Europe and the United States into English versions. So, songs like the affectionate "Ten Years" have a unique charm after being carefully translated and re-arranged. The dreamy "Fairy Tale" can also convey the same pure emotion in English. And the "Stranger" that touched the hearts of countless wanderers, etc., after some polishing, these songs have been transformed into English versions suitable for singing in concerts, and there are several songs to make up the number in a concert.

Also, what is the significance of the new album?
Of course, that is to sing to one's heart's content on such a stage and present it to a large audience.

Therefore, the second half will be filled with 9 songs from the new album excluding "Welcome to New York".

"Today, I want to introduce you to a young friend who has great musical talent. She will bring you two very nice songs. So, can we give you some applause?"

Before that, it was Taylor who connected the second half.

As soon as Shen Lang finished speaking, thunderous applause rang out in Madison Square Garden, and Taylor slowly stepped onto the stage in an elevator.

At this moment, the big screen showed her appearance clearly in front of every audience.

A very young girl, with a tall figure and delicate features. Every line of her features seems to be a masterpiece carefully carved by God, and when combined together, they are so beautiful that one can't take their eyes off.

To sum it up in two words – beautiful!
Taylor has a Western-style figure with plump hips and buttocks. When her legs stand together, her entire lower body looks like a mermaid's tail. She is sexy and elegant, just like a princess. Her small face, fluffy curls and bangs further set off her face shape. With her exquisite makeup and burgundy lips, she looks very charming.

Shen Lang blinked at her, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation, as if silently telling her: "Don't be nervous, you can do it."

Taylor understood and nodded firmly, then took a deep breath and walked to the center of the stage holding his guitar.

Inviting guests to perform at concerts is indeed a very common practice in music performances both at home and abroad.

However, there are very few cases like Shen Lang who vigorously recommends new artists at concerts.

You know, most of the audience come for the fame and wonderful performance of the head singer. If a singer who has not yet debuted, is little-known and has no works released is allowed to go on stage, there will be considerable risks. If this newcomer does not sing well, it is very likely to affect the audience's mood and ruin the atmosphere of the entire concert.

However, this is not the first time for Shen Lang. Before this, newcomers he recommended at concerts, such as Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, won everyone's love with their charm as soon as they appeared on the stage.

But this was the first time for a concert overseas, and from the reactions of the audience, it could be seen that everyone gave Taylor this attention and tolerance more for Shen Lang's sake. If something went wrong, the consequences could be imagined.

As Taylor's fingers swept the strings, the prelude of the song "Love Story" spread throughout the venue through the speakers.

A look of surprise appeared on the faces of the audience. It was country music, and it was also their favorite melody.

"We were both young when l first saw you
When I first saw you we were both young

I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I closed my eyes and the past scenes reappeared in my mind
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
I stood on the balcony and the air was thick with the smell of summer..."

The moment Taylor started singing on the stage, the slight surprise in the hearts of the audience instantly turned into complete astonishment.

This voice is clean, clear and emotional.

All of this is inseparable from the careful guidance of Shen Lang. He is not just a teacher in name only, he is really paying attention to Taylor. When he listened to Taylor singing before, he used his keen musical insight to accurately discover the advantages and disadvantages of her voice.

Taylor has a very good voice. The advantage is that her bass is full and deep, which is also the part that resonates best. Her head voice is very sweet, and she can sing long notes. She has good endurance and does not go out of tune. She can switch between head voice and chest voice freely. In general, the timbre of her voice is very pleasant, gentle, and can convey emotions.

There are also shortcomings. She often has problems with pitch and intonation when performing live. Sometimes her nasal tone is too strong, and her high-pitched voice lacks strength. Her high-pitched real voice is basically non-existent because she basically uses her head voice in the fifth octave.

Therefore, Shen Lang asked her to sing with a simple singing voice with very few changes and embellishments, just like telling a story. This would make her songs sound closer to the audience's emotions and more easily resonate with them. He also gave her appropriate advice to help her continuously hone her singing skills and tap into more potential in her voice.

"Romeo save me they're trying to tell me how to fee
Romeo, save my tormented soul, they are always trying to control my thoughts
This love is difficult but it's real
Our love faces many difficulties but remains loyal and steadfast

Don't be afraid we'll make it out of this mess
Don't be afraid, we will get through it eventually.
It's a love story baby just say yes
What a beautiful love story this is, dear, promise me..."

Taylor is also a live singer. Once she gets on the stage and starts singing, her whole state is like a ignited flame, burning brighter and brighter.

The slight sense of tension that had lingered in her heart just now had disappeared without a trace.

Before, she had a faint smile on her face, which was both cute and charming, and her singing revealed a relaxed and comfortable feeling.

She is beautiful, has a sweet voice and sings well.

The audience's initial surprise instantly turned into astonishment after Taylor opened his mouth, and now, this astonishment has further turned into surprise.

They couldn't help but secretly think that Shen Lang's vision was too good to be able to discover such a singer with great potential. (End of this chapter)