Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars
Chapter 253, The whole world will talk about China [ask for monthly tickets, please subscribe]
Jinzhu, the capital of Qianzhou Province, is well-known in the southwest region. Shen Lang, who is from Shuchuan, has heard of its name a long time ago.
However, this is the first time he has set foot on this land in all these years, and also the first time he has held a concert here.
The scale of Jinzhu New Stadium is not very large. There are 18000 seats in the stands and another 2000 seats inside the stadium, which adds up to a total of 2 seats. Compared with the giant stadiums in megacities such as Yanjing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, it is indeed several sizes smaller.
However, although the venue was slightly smaller in scale, the enthusiasm of the fans was just as high and the tickets were sold out instantly as soon as they went on sale, creating a hot scene where tickets were hard to come by.
Under the bright lights and moving melodies, a musical feast quietly began.
At the beginning of the concert, Shen Lang ignited the atmosphere with a familiar classic song.
As the passionate and cheerful music rang out, the audience waved their glow sticks in unison, the light and shadows swayed, and everyone was immersed in it, traveling with Shen Lang in this wonderful ocean of music.
On the stage, Shen Lang was dressed in gorgeous costumes and was dazzling. He performed every song to the fullest with his soulful voice and superb singing skills.
The enthusiasm of the audience also continued to rise. Whenever Shen Lang sang the climax of the song, the audience would burst into thunderous applause and cheers.
The entire venue seemed to have turned into a huge music party, and everyone was enjoying this musical feast.
Backstage, the only guests of this concert were the 87 Girls Group. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had already put on exquisite makeup, and now they found a quiet corner to sit down and chat leisurely.
“Have you heard that Brother Lang’s foreign apprentice has come to Yanjing.” Shu Chang started the conversation casually while fiddling with the hairpin in his hand.
“Are you talking about Taylor?” Liu Yifei raised her eyes and asked casually.
Everyone is familiar with Taylor. This newcomer from the other side of the ocean made a big splash when he debuted.
“If not her, then who else?” Shu Chang said with a shrug.
“Why, are you worried that she will endanger your position?” Liu Yifei joked, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a mischievous smile.
“What am I worried about? I’m afraid that you’ll be jealous.” Shu Chang was not to be outdone. He reached out and poked Liu Yifei’s arm, blinking his big eyes with full of teasing.
“Hey, don’t involve me.” Liu Yifei pretended to be angry, gently slapped Shu Chang’s hand away, and rolled her eyes at her.
The two of them kept chatting, laughing, and playing around.
Liu Yifei had to admit that Taylor was indeed talented, with solid singing skills and considerable creative ability.
But she was also very confident in her heart and felt that she was not bad either.
What’s more, she and Shen Lang have known each other for a long time and have a deep friendship. She firmly believes that their relationship will not be affected by Taylor, so she is particularly calm.
After a while, the first half of the concert had quietly passed, and a staff member hurried to the backstage, found Liu Yifei and Shu Chang who were chatting, and informed them to prepare to go on stage.
On the stage, lights were interlaced, and Shen Lang was smilingly introducing the guests who were about to appear to the audience: “I’m sure everyone is very familiar with the two who will be on stage next…”
As the most popular girl group in the Chinese music scene, since its establishment, their music works have covered a variety of styles such as pop, rock, and electronic. Each song is full of youthful atmosphere and positive energy, from the innocent memories of “Don’t Want to Grow Up”, to the sweet first love of “A Little Sweet”, to the confident and bold “Persian Cat”. They are always able to accurately capture the voices of young people, trigger widespread resonance, and become idols in the hearts of countless music fans.
Moreover, they are one of the four young actresses born after 85, and have played many classic roles in film and television. Whether it is Liu Yifei’s Wang Yuyan and Zhao Linger, or Shu Chang’s Dong Efei and Xiaoyu, they are all goddesses in the hearts of drama fans.
When the audience heard that the guests were them, their excitement instantly boiled over, and the whole place erupted in deafening cheers and screams.
“How are you?” Liu Yifei raised the microphone first, and her clear voice spread throughout the audience through the speakers.
“I’m very happy to come to Jinzhu.” Shu Chang said with a sweet smile on his face.
As soon as he finished speaking, the prelude sounded, and the two sang the well-known song “Don’t Want to Grow Up” to the dynamic music, instantly igniting the second half of the stage.
Their singing skills may not be the best among all singers in the music industry. They cannot reach the astonishing high pitch as easily as some soprano singers, nor do they have the ability to master complex vibrato and coloratura techniques. In terms of dancing skills, it is difficult for them to be among the best. They cannot perform difficult movements as accurately and smoothly as professional dancers. Compared with dance masters, their body flexibility and explosiveness are slightly inferior.
However, once the two of them were in the same frame and stood on the stage, the wonderful chemical reaction instantly erupted. Relying on the tacit cooperation accumulated over time, their harmonies were interwoven seamlessly, their movements were switched accurately, and every eye contact revealed the harmony and naturalness that others could hardly imitate. Coupled with their two beautiful faces, no matter whether it was the strong light on the stage or the close-up of the camera, they could withstand all-round scrutiny. This unique charm has made them a bright spot in the Chinese music scene that cannot be ignored, attracting countless eyes and gaining a tide of love and pursuit.
Soon, another passionate and energetic song “Persian Cat” came to a perfect end, and the cheerful melody seemed to still linger in the air.
Liu Yifei and Shu Chang walked arm in arm, talking and laughing, from one side of the stage to the center, inviting the protagonist of the concert, Shen Lang, back to the stage.
As soon as Shen Lang appeared, the atmosphere instantly heated up again. With a friendly smile on his face, he asked loudly to the densely packed audience below the stage: “Does it sound good?”
These three simple words instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the audience, and everyone responded in unison: “It sounds good!”
Shen Lang raised the corner of his mouth and asked another question: “Have you heard enough?”
The audience was not willing to give up and immediately shouted loudly: “No!”
After interacting with the audience, Shen Lang turned to Liu Yifei and Shu Chang and said in a teasing tone: “They are both very busy. One is busy filming The Return of the Condor Heroes and the other is busy filming The Lotus Lantern 2. It seems like they haven’t released a new album in a long time.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the audience opened their mouths wide, their eyes filled with surprise and expectation.
Everyone knows it clearly in their minds. According to convention, it is likely that a new song will be sung here.
Being the first to hear your idol’s new song is a rare opportunity, so how can you not be excited?
Looking at Liu Yifei and Shu Chang again, their eyes were curved like two crescent moons, and they had the same sweet smile on their faces. Shen Lang didn’t say anything more and said, “The next song, “Chinese Words”, I hope you like it!”
As he finished speaking, the lights on the stage changed quietly, and a dynamic atmosphere began to spread in the air.
Shen Lang, Liu Yifei, and Shu sang: “The bench is wide and the pole is long. The pole wants to be tied to the bench. The bench is wide and the pole is long. The pole wants to be tied to the bench.”
Liu Yifei: “Marilyn in London bought a cheongsam for her mother, and Vladimir in Moscow fell in love with beef dumplings.”
Shen Lang, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang: “All kinds of skin colors, all kinds of hair colors.”
Shu sings: “The Chinese language is becoming more popular among those who read and speak it. For many years, we worked hard to practice English pronunciation and grammar, and in recent years, it is their turn to roll their tongues and learn the changes of Ping, Shang, Qu and Ru.”
Adhering to the belief that music is meant to be fun, this song “Chinese Words” can be said to have brought the spirit of “fun” to its extreme.
This is the first time that Liu Yifei and Shu Chang have tried a Chinese style song. The most unique thing about this song is that it incorporates the most refined and popular tongue twisters in the Chinese world into the hip-hop style, and “sings” it in a rap way, giving the music a new feeling that is different from the past.
The most difficult part was the tongue twisters, but it went surprisingly smoothly when they were singing along. They recited every tongue twister perfectly and each one had its own characteristics.
Together: “The whole world is learning Chinese
Confucius’ words are becoming more international
The whole world is speaking Chinese
Let the world listen carefully to what we say! “
In this version at the concert, Shen Lang participated in the harmony singing of Liu Yifei and Shu. His magnetic voice added a bit of mellowness and depth to the originally lively and playful female voice, making the layering of the whole song even richer. You know, in the official version released later, there was no blessing of his unique voice, so the audience at this moment was undoubtedly enjoying a unique auditory feast.
The song “Chinese Language” is also very infectious, with a light and catchy melody and ingenious lyrics. The tongue twisters interspersed in the middle are like an interesting language game. The audience was carried away by the interesting rhythm and couldn’t help humming along. At the end of the song, they felt endless aftertaste. At the same time, every word and every sentence seemed to turn into small windows, allowing people to truly feel the long history and profoundness of Chinese culture through them, and a sense of pride in being the children of China surged in their hearts.
On the stage, Shen Lang still shines as always. He is always so good at creating surprises. With carefully prepared songs and touching stage performances, he firmly sits on the throne of idol in everyone’s mind.
When the last note faded in the sky above the Jinzhu New Stadium, all the lights came on and the audience woke up as if from a dream. However, they were still immersed in the audio-visual feast that had just happened, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.
This concert, from the opening when Shen Lang ignited the atmosphere instantly with classic old songs, to the tacit interaction with the 87 Girls Group, to the surprise and shock brought by the new song “Chinese Language”, every link won countless cheers and applause.
Without a doubt, this was another unforgettable concert.
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The next morning, the light was dim and Yuqing City had not yet fully awakened from its slumber, but a video store on the street had already turned on its lights.
When the rolling door was just half opened, a group of young men and women who had been waiting for a long time rushed in impatiently.
Each of them had bright and eager eyes, and their goal was surprisingly the same: they all came for the new album “Chinese Language” by the 87 Girls Group.
Bai Xiaoxiao was one of the people rushing to buy.
To be exact, she is a die-hard fan of Jingtao Music. She likes all the singers and actors under the company very much. She will listen to any new song they release, and she will watch every TV series and film they release.
Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had started promoting this new album a long time ago, and she was looking forward to it, counting the days on her fingers every day. However, she never expected that the title song would be sung first at Shen Lang’s Jinzhu concert. She was so envious that she sighed repeatedly and muttered why it was not sung at the Yuqing concert. If so, she could also listen to her idol’s new song in person for the first time.
“No need to rush, I have enough stock and everyone can buy it.” Seeing that the store was instantly crowded, the boss shouted at the top of his voice. He had expected that this album would sell well and stocked up a lot of stock in advance.
When everyone heard the boss’s words, their tense nerves relaxed at once and the store gradually became quiet.
Everyone took out their wallets and counted their money, while the boss skillfully took the goods and gave the change. For a moment, the small audio-visual store was filled with a harmonious atmosphere of completed transactions.
After buying the album, Bai Xiaoxiao returned home happily.
As soon as she entered the house, she ran straight to the living room, quickly turned on the TV, skillfully pressed the switch of the DVD player, and then carefully put the disc into the machine, her eyes full of anticipation.
For a long time, the so-called “album” released by Liu Yifei and Shu Chang was strictly speaking an EP, which only included three songs.
At the beginning, the fans had some small complaints, but since the price was affordable, everyone accepted it happily and didn’t say anything more.
The CD began to read, and the first song was the much-anticipated album title song “Chinese Words”.
Bai Xiaoxiao loved this style of music as soon as she heard it. It was the unique Chinese style created by Shen Lang. The melodious sound of the guzheng and the crisp sound of the bamboo flute were played first, as if instantly sketching out an oriental painting full of ancient charm. Then the rhythm quickened and the modern drum beats came in strongly. The collision and blending of Eastern and Western elements was wonderful and harmonious.
Looking at the MV again, it is also beautifully shot. As the picture unfolds, it is a lush green bamboo forest. The sun shines through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, and the light and shadows are mottled. The Shaolin monks are dressed in monk robes, performing vigorous and powerful boxing; the Tai Chi master is calm and composed, and each move is elegant; hip-hop dance teachers from various countries are full of energy and carry the rhythm of the trend; they dance with Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, and use body language to vividly interpret this song that combines Eastern and Western flavors. Every picture is full of tension and makes people unable to take their eyes away.
When the melody reached its climax, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang sang in unison with clear and powerful voices: “The whole world is speaking Chinese, and the world listens to what we say.” Just listening to it makes people’s blood boil.
Generally speaking, the most outstanding and the most powerful song in an album is the title song. The quality of the following songs will be relatively lower, and the fans’ subconscious expectations will be reduced.
However, Bai Xiaoxiao is a loyal fan and has always accepted all of her idol’s works. Maybe the next two songs also contain surprises.
At this time, the screen switches, and the information of the second song appears in the lower left corner of the screen. (End of this chapter)