HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 282 [282] Three chart-topping songs: How strong is the dominance of Asia's new king of pop?
The opening of "Far Away" uses chime bells, giving it a classical feel from the very beginning.

Grandma Jin nodded; she liked this kind of classical instrument.

"Hey, isn't that Little Taiping?"

Grandma Jin pointed to Zhou Xun in front of the dressing mirror and said with some surprise.

Jin Siqi also noticed this; she really is a mini-Taiping.

This year, the hit drama "Palace of Desire" brought Li Bingbing and Zhou Xun into the public eye.

Zhou Xun is one of the biggest beneficiaries, as many viewers got to know her because of the role of Xiao Taiping.

After Zhou Xun appeared, the song title "A Thousand Miles Away" slowly appeared, and Qi Yuan, wearing overalls, appeared at the door.

It's a pity that Liu Weiqiang cut Qi Yuan's hair short when filming "Infernal Affairs," otherwise Qi Yuan could have tried a new look with overalls and a middle part.

At the bottom of the image, there is a line of small text.

Lyrics: Fang Wenshan; Composition: Kris Qi; Arrangement: Kris Qi & Hong Jingyao; Music Video Director: Kris Qi.

This is the first time Qi Yuan has included her English name in a Chinese album.

Jin Siqi noticed this detail, and she also noticed that the director was Qi Yuan.

Her judgment was spot on; the people she idolizes are truly impressive, even directing their own music videos.

Qi Yuan walked closer to the camera, stroked Zhou Xun's chin, and realized that the two of them had a story in the music video.

Jin Siqi noticed that Qi Yuan looked as handsome as ever in overalls.

When the scene shifts to the modern era, Qi Yuan, dressed in a gray suit and red tie, is singing in a theater. Jin Siqi's eyes light up; Qi Yuan looks even more handsome now.

"The eaves are like cliffs, the wind chimes are like the vast sea, I wait for the swallows to return. Time is arranged, an accident is staged, and you quietly walk away... Who opened the ending at the window? That future, as thin as a cicada's wing, cannot withstand anyone's dismantling."

Qi Yuan's singing voice came from the television.

It sounds so good!
Jin Siqi felt that Qi Yuan's voice had become more charming. It was still Qi Yuan's signature R&B style, full of modern flair, delicate and affectionate.

After Qi Yuan finished singing, the camera began to move, and the red curtain on the stage was pulled back.

The "Filthy King" Fei Yu-ching makes an appearance.

"I send you away, a thousand miles away, you are silent and black and white. In this silent era, perhaps we shouldn't love each other from such a distant place. I send you away, to the ends of the earth..."

When Fei Yu-ching appeared, the drumbeats seemed to strike Chin Szu-chi's heart, giving her a jolt of energy.

Fei Yuqing's clear and mellow voice was full of classical charm, instantly giving the song a soul and deeply amazing Jin Siqi and Grandma Jin.

Especially for Grandma Jin, Fei Yuqing's bel canto singing style is very much to the liking of middle-aged and elderly people. Fei Yuqing himself has a very distinctive voice, and the auditory effect is very shocking!
In the latter half of the song, Qi Yuan's modern singing style and Fei Yuqing's bel canto singing style alternate, combining modern and classical elements to create a timeless artistic conception.

The song itself is already top-notch, and the music video for "A Thousand Miles Away" is also top-notch.

In the end of the music video, the female lead becomes a big star, while the male lead is still working odd jobs at the theater.

The male protagonist dared not meet the female protagonist and could only flee in a sorry state and hide.

Jin Siqi's heart was broken, and she couldn't help but cry.

In addition, the female lead went overseas to develop her career with foreigners, and her frequent glances back in the corridor left a deep impression on Jin Siqi.

Zhou Xun's eyes, seemingly filled with tears yet unable to hold them back, as if she had a thousand words to say but felt stuck in her throat, were truly heartbreaking.

Jin Siqi felt that this music video was more touching than many romance dramas.

"Daughter, those two people sing so well, especially the one in black on stage, he sings exceptionally well. Your grandpa will definitely like this song too."

Grandma Jin highly praised Fei Yuqing's performance.

When her idol's song was approved by her grandmother, Jin Siqi's eyes crinkled into crescent moons with joy: "When Qi Yuan's album is released, I'll buy it as soon as possible and play it for you and Grandpa every day."

...The capital city.

A group of teenage girls watched the music video for "Seven Mile Fragrance".

Qi Yuan plays the guitar in the music video. There are two Japanese girls, one big and one small. The small one is Masami Nagasawa, and the big one is also very beautiful.

"The rain fell all night, my love overflowed like the raindrops, the fallen leaves in the yard, piled high with my longing..."

The beautiful music video features lyrics incorporating elements of modern poetry, a refreshing and smooth melody, and is full of youthful energy.

The scene cuts to Qi Yuan's handsome face, and the little girl in the room screams excitedly.

After listening to the song "Seven Mile Fragrance," the girls decided to buy Qi Yuan's new poster.

Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong Province.

Many fans have heard "Exaggeration".

It combines pop and rock, creating a strong rhythm and full of tension.

Qi Yuan perfectly captured the struggles and resentment of an ordinary person, and the final high note was a delight to listen to.

……

Online, tens of thousands of netizens are discussing Qi Yuan's new song.

"Damn! Have you guys listened to Qi Yuan's 'Exaggeration'? I admit I was blown away, it's really awesome."

"Who can understand how people who have entered the workforce feel when they hear the song 'Exaggeration'? I was truly stunned the first time I heard it."

"The song 'Far Away' is a masterpiece. My grandpa even praised me for having good taste lately and knowing how to appreciate good music. He also told me to buy the CD of this song."

"Am I the only one who loves 'Seven Mile Fragrance' the most? It really gives me the feeling of being in love."

"Hey, have you ever been in a relationship? Just say you feel like you're in love."

"You keep scolding!!!"

……

After Qi Yuan's three chart-topping songs were released, people once again felt how strong the new king of Asian pop is in the Chinese music scene.

[The song "Seven Mile Fragrance" achieved a commendable third place on YES93.3FM radio station in Singapore, a top music station that has been the number one listener for many years.]

"Seven Mile Fragrance" ranked third because it had only been a few days since the charts started, with "Happy Breakup" and "Encounter" ranking first and second respectively.

Sun Yanzi is a Singaporean native, so she has a local advantage.

[“Far Away” has penetrated the middle-aged and elderly market; according to interviews, many elderly people really like this song.]

[“Exaggeration” topped the charts on major music radio stations in Hong Kong, with both established and emerging superstars like Wang Jie, Zhang Xueyou, Andy Lau, and Nicholas Tse falling to Qi Yuan's defeat.]

Not all media outlets praised Qi Yuan; quite a few criticized him as well.

Hong Kong's most notorious magazine, Next Magazine, harshly criticized Qi Yuan.

The king of innovation is dead; only Qi Yuan, living off past glories, remains.

The article mentions that apart from "A Thousand Miles Away," which has some innovation, the other two songs are just relying on old material and do not have any new stylistic breakthroughs.

Without breakthroughs, it's equivalent to standing still, to self-degradation, and ultimately to running out of ideas.

Qi Yuan himself was speechless when he saw such reports. Like Zhou Jielun in his previous life, he would be labeled as having lost his creative spark once a year.

After the album is officially released, innovative songs such as "Drifting to the North," "Peerless Hero," "Mistake in the Flower Field," and "Susan Says" will be released. Let's see who can still say that he has run out of ideas!

(End of this chapter)