Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars
Chapter 264, has Jiang Lang run out of ideas again?
——【Explosion! Shen Lang and Tang Yan returned to China together, the airport was blocked, and the rumors of the scandal intensified. What is the truth?】
——【Shocking news! After returning from the closing ceremony of the Olympics, Shen Lang and Tang Yan actually have this kind of relationship?】
——【Breaking news! Shen Lang and Tang Yan’s intimate return to China has caused heated discussions. Is there a secret hidden behind the scandal? 】
——【Too unexpected! Shen Lang’s scandal resurfaces, is it a coincidence or is there something else going on? Come and find out! 】
——【Exclusive revelation! The unknown intersection between Shen Lang and Tang Yan, the truth behind the scandal! 】
——【Attention! The relationship between Shen Lang and Tang Yan is a mystery. What happened between them during the Olympic Games?】
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Familiar formula, familiar taste.
In the entertainment industry, a land full of noise and turmoil, entertainment reporters seem to have an extremely keen sense of smell. As long as they catch the slightest sign of trouble, they can use their rich “imagination” to produce eye-catching news reports.
This sudden scandal between Shen Lang and Tang Yan caused the two to have different reactions in the whirlpool of public opinion.
Shen Lang didn’t take the matter to heart at all. His life was still going on as usual and in an orderly manner. He didn’t even need to use a public relations team. After all, he had countless scandals. If he deliberately explained and clarified them, they might be over-interpreted by the media with a keen sense of nose and good at catching wind and making up stories, making things more complicated.
As for Tang Yan, this young actress who has dreams of becoming an actress, she is happy yet a little helpless. She is happy that she can have a scandal with her idol Shen Lang, which to some extent satisfies a little vanity deep in her heart; but she is helpless because she also knows that this unwarranted scandal may bring her unnecessary trouble.
In the online world, speculation and discussion about the two people are surging like a tide, one wave after another.
In order to attract attention and earn traffic in the fierce competition, some media outlets resorted to all means to dig deep into the details of the two people’s past cooperation.
They are like skilled “screenwriters” who add fuel to the fire, interpret out of context, and even make up many fictitious stories out of thin air.
However, the general public, having experienced countless scandals, has long developed a pair of “eagle eyes” and mostly treats these exaggerated and outrageous reports as after-dinner entertainment, laughs them off and no longer believes them easily.
“Tang Yan was chosen by Zhang Yimou to be the Olympic baby. Isn’t it normal for her to appear at the closing ceremony with Brother Lang? They are both there to complete their performance tasks, not to have a private date.” A netizen left a message on the forum, which was quickly agreed by many people.
“It’s not a big deal. Rumors can spread just because you’re on the same plane? If that’s the case, then everyone on a flight could be rumored to have all kinds of relationships.” Another netizen couldn’t help but complain, adding a helpless emoticon.
“Tang Yan is an artist under Julang Film and Television. Isn’t it normal for Brother Lang to guide her? As a boss and senior, it is reasonable for him to provide guidance and leadership in work. How can it be spread so outrageously?” Someone analyzed the incident from the perspective of working relationship, causing more people to re-examine the scandal.
“Liu Yifei went to a concert in Europe with Brother Lang a while ago. Why aren’t you guys involved in any scandals? It’s obvious that someone is deliberately trying to stir up trouble.” Someone also mentioned Shen Lang’s previous collaboration with Liu Yifei, questioning the motives behind the scandal.
“If you want to report something, then provide something solid. What’s the point of relying on pure speculation? You just make up stories without any evidence. Today’s media and marketing accounts really have no bottom line.” An internet user with a strong sense of justice angrily accused, and his words resonated with many people.
“Let’s go, there’s nothing to talk about. It’s all hearsay, a waste of time and energy.” Under the influence of many rational voices, some netizens who were originally keen on the discussion also found it boring and said they didn’t want to pay attention to the matter anymore.
As public opinion gradually subsided, everyone’s attention was focused on Shen Lang’s new album.
This album is his third album released this year.
Among them, the first hit song “Thousands of Miles Away” invited the powerful singer Fei Yuqing in the Chinese music scene to work together. Fei Yuqing’s voice, as gentle as jade and full of charm, is intertwined with Shen Lang’s unique voice, like two wonderful musical instruments resonating harmoniously.
In the song, they interpret the implicit and deep emotions vividly, as if leading the audience back to that era full of stories. The delicate description in the lyrics, coupled with the melodious melody, makes people seem to see the longing and concern thousands of miles away. Every note seems to carry a touch of sadness and endless attachment.
The second hit song “Old Boy” is a joint work of Shen Lang and the talented Wang Lihong. Wang Lihong’s musical style is diverse and highly innovative, and his collaboration with Shen Lang can be described as a strong alliance.
The song “Old Boy” has resonated with countless people with its theme full of youthful memories and inspirational feelings. In the song, they sang out the dreams and persistence of youth with passionate voices, and sang out the innocent heart that remains unchanged after the passage of time, making people can’t help but recall their own youthful years.
The remaining 8 songs are for the two TV series “The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3” and “The Lotus Lantern 2”.
For example, the song “Preferential Treatment” has a unique melody and affectionate lyrics, which vividly display the complex and intense love and has become a classic love song in the hearts of many people.
Another example is “Love Forever”, with its majestic music style and the fantasy background of the fairy tale drama, it creates a romantic atmosphere that transcends time and space.
Another example is the song “Unstained”, with its ethereal melody and poetic lyrics, which flows into the hearts of the listeners like a clear spring, allowing them to find peace in this noisy world.
At present, Shen Lang has become a shining star in the Chinese music scene. As long as he announces the release of a new album, he will instantly attract countless people’s attention and the attention will remain high.
Fans have expressed their expectations on social media, with some leaving excited comments: “Every album of Brother Lang never disappoints, and this time we have the collaboration of Fei Yuqing and Wang Lihong, it’s simply a divine lineup!”
Some fans have turned their attention from the songs to the TV series: “The Chinese Paladin 1 and The Lotus Lantern 1 are both my favorite dramas, the songs in them are all great, and now the songs in their sequels are also super good. I can’t wait to watch the feature films!”
In addition, people in the music industry also paid close attention to this album.
Some senior music critics have commented and praised Shen Lang’s diversity and innovation in music creation. They believe that Shen Lang’s ability to combine musical elements of different styles and collaborate with different singers shows his broad vision and strong strength as an excellent musician.
As for the sales of the new album, there is no need to worry about it.
Facts have long proved that Shen Lang’s appeal is extraordinary. Once the new album was released, it was an unstoppable success, with the first-day sales easily exceeding the first-week sales of many singers.
It can be said that in the domestic music market, no rival can compete with it.
However, amidst all the praise and admiration, different voices have quietly emerged.
Some people began to question Shen Lang’s new album. They deeply analyzed the songs and albums released by Shen Lang since his debut, trying to find some changes and problems.
Through detailed enumeration and comparison, these people pointed out that the sales of Shen Lang’s music works have indeed shown an upward trend year by year, and the popularity and sales performance of the new album are very impressive. However, in terms of music quality, there seems to be a sign of decline.
They believe that most of the songs in the two Chinese albums released by Shen Lang this year are soundtracks tailor-made for TV dramas. Although these songs have pleasant melodies and complement the plots of the TV dramas, they bring a good auditory enjoyment to people, but they lack the impact that hits people’s hearts like his early works “Fairy Tale” and “Ten Years”.
A music lover commented on the forum: “The song “Fairy Tale” became a hit when it was released. The simple and sincere lyrics, coupled with the melodious and slightly sad melody, touched the hearts of countless people. It made us feel as if we were watching a pure and beautiful love fairy tale. “Ten Years”, with its unique perspective and profound emotional expression, sang out the regrets and helplessness of countless people in love, which aroused widespread resonance. However, these songs now, although people can still hum along, it is difficult to give me that feeling of being shocked. Alas, it seems that Jiang Lang has really run out of ideas.”
Others analyzed the depth and connotation of the music creation: “Shen Lang’s early works, whether in the creation of lyrics or the arrangement of melodies, are more profound and meaningful. He can tell moving stories through music, allowing the audience to find their own shadows in them while enjoying them. But these current film and television songs are more for serving the plot and seem to lack artistic value.”
Once these different voices appeared, they triggered a new round of discussions on the Internet.
Shen Lang’s fans naturally did not want to accept such comments, and they all stood up to defend their idol.
One fan excitedly retorted: “It’s nonsense to say that the quality of Lang Ge’s music has declined! Each album has its own characteristics, and film and television songs do not mean that they have no artistic value. These songs can well set off the atmosphere of the TV series and make the audience more immersed in it. This is also a kind of success.”
Another fan also expressed his opinion: “Moreover, Lang Ge has been trying different musical styles and creative directions. This is a manifestation of his continuous growth and progress. His current creations cannot be measured by the standards of his early works. Times are changing, and music is also developing.”
At this time, the sky of Yanjing was dyed a brilliant orange-red by the setting sun, and the soft light cast a layer of warm glow on the alley.
In the courtyard, Gao Yuanyuan, wearing a light blue dress, sat quietly on the swing. The swing swayed slowly as she swayed gently. She closed her eyes slightly, her hair fluttering gently in the breeze, and she was enjoying this quiet and beautiful time comfortably.
Shen Lang walked out of the house slowly. He was wearing a casual white shirt and dark trousers. He looked refreshing and handsome. His eyes fell gently on Gao Yuanyuan, then he walked over and sat down beside her.
Gao Yuanyuan felt Shen Lang approaching, slowly opened her eyes, turned her head to look at him, and said softly with a hint of concern: “Aren’t you going to respond to those bad reviews about your music?”
Shen Lang raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a warm smile, then raised his hand to hold her shoulders, gently pulled her to his side, and said calmly and calmly: “It’s not necessary. Music is something that is inherently subjective. Everyone has their own preferences and opinions. It’s impossible for me to satisfy everyone.”
In fact, the questioning voices from outside are not without reason.
After all, there are only 2000 songs like “Fairy Tale” and “Ten Years” that are classics and won the first place in the year from 2024 to 24, which shows how precious and rare they are.
Moreover, since 2015, the Chinese music scene has fallen into a vicious circle of “good songs are not popular, so good songs cannot win awards”, “award-winning songs are not popular, so award-winning songs are not necessarily good songs”, and “popular songs cannot get official recognition, so popular songs are not necessarily good songs”. The number one songs of the year tend to be on online music platforms and short video platforms.
He still has some stock in hand, but things are different now. He can no longer collect all these works in one album as he did in the past.
The current music market environment is complex and changeable, and listeners’ preferences are becoming increasingly diverse. He needs to reconsider and plan the way these works are released to better adapt to market needs and changes.
Gao Yuanyuan nodded slightly, with understanding in her eyes, and said, “I know, I am worried that those remarks might have an impact on you.”
Shen Lang smiled and said, “Silly girl, this doesn’t affect me.”
Gao Yuanyuan hummed, leaned her head on his shoulder, and said softly: “Anyway, no matter what others say, you will always be the best musician in my heart.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Lang lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead.
The two of them sat quietly on the swing, basking in the afterglow of the sunset, enjoying this warm and peaceful moment.
Meanwhile, outside the courtyard, the discussion was still going on.
The warm time together with Gao Yuanyuan came to an end, and Shen Lang took some free time out of his busy schedule to visit Taylor.
She has entered the campus and started her study life as an exchange student.
After studying and living in Yenching for this period of time, she was able to communicate in simple Chinese, and she has integrated well into the school environment and gets along very well with her teachers and classmates.
After chatting for a while, Taylor said with some anticipation: “Teacher, I have practiced the new song. When will I record it?”
Shen Lang showed a gentle smile on his face, and said thoughtfully: “Is that so? Then why not wait for a better day? Let’s do it today. It happens that I have time.” (End of this chapter)