In the 1980s and 1990s, the Hong Kong music scene was very lively and talented, and everyone in the circle was a great singing hero. At that time, the fans had the privilege of witnessing the myths of the music world created by the three superstars of Tan Yonglin, Zhang Guorong and Mei Yanfang, and also witnessed the rise of singers such as Ye Qianwen, Lin Yilian, Chen Huixian, Beyond, and Grasshopper Band.
The influence of these singers on Hong Kong music is great, and it has been recorded in the history of the music world and admired by future generations. However, in the Hong Kong music scene, there are also some top-notch artists, who sing first-class but have not become popular, becoming the pearls of the sea in the circle. It is a pity that Puyu has been forgotten, and it is also interesting to pick up these exquisite music world Puyu.
1. Lisa Du
For many young people, Du Lisha's name may be somewhat unfamiliar. But in the last century of Xiangjiang, Du Lisha's name can be described as thunderous. As one of the representative figures of the Cantonese soprano, she used the interpretation of songs with Western characteristics to push the Hong Kong music scene at that time to a new height.
Du Lisha, along with Zhen Ni, Fat Mama Maria, Ye Liyi and Chen Jieling, called the "five giant lungs" of the Hong Kong music scene, but Du Lisha's reputation is relatively weak.
The theme song and interlude of the 83rd edition of "The Legend of the Archery Hero" sung by Zhen Ni and Rowan have become the classic memories of generations;
Ye Liyi had appeared on the spring festival gala stage in the mainland as early as the 1980s, and there was also the classic song "Shanghai Beach" that killed all sides;
Fat Mama Maria sang the theme song "Light of Friendship" for "Prison Storm" starring Zhou Runfa, wearing gold cracked stones and being regarded as "God's Work" by netizens;
Chen Jieling and Zhang Guorong's "Only Afraid of Not Encountering Again" and "Who Makes You Crazy" are also extremely popular golden songs.
If Du Lisha hadn't brushed her face on the stage of Hunan Satellite TV's "I Am a Singer", today's young people would be even strangers to her. But this does not affect Du Lisha's status in the Cantonese pop music scene, and in 2007, Du Lisha won the "Golden Needle Award", the highest honor in the Hong Kong music scene.
Born into a musical family, he learned to sing at the age of six, performed publicly at the age of eleven, released a solo EP record in Japan at the age of fourteen, and was the first Hong Kong singer to participate in television program recording in Japan, recording countless English songs. Long-term musical influence has enabled her to accumulate a wealth of singing experience and knowledge of music theory, and her masterpieces "What If" and "I Believe I Can Fly" are the works of the gods of soaring high pitch.
Huang Xia once commented on Du Lisha: "She is born with absolute pitch (AbsolutePitch), does not have to listen to any instrument, and can sing at a standard pitch casually." This shows how advanced her musical skills are. However, due to her Western-style music education from an early age, her songs were mostly in English, so in the next wave of Cantonese sweeping Through Hong Kong, Du Lisha gradually disappeared.
But Toh Lisa's greatest contribution to the Hong Kong music scene has been to bring up youngsters and open music schools. In 2005, Du Lisha opened the "Du Lisha International Academy for Performing Arts". Students such as Zheng Xiuwen, Lin Yilian, Zheng Rong, Liang Yongqi, Cecilia Cheung, Xue Kaiqi, etc. all shined and had their own achievements.
2. Xia Shaosheng
When it comes to Hong Kong rock singers, everyone thinks of BEYOND, Wu Bai, Daming and so on, because of the wide range of influence and many golden songs. But in the rock circle, there is also a person who takes the side of the sword, obviously superior in strength but difficult to become popular, and who has contributed to the reform of Hong Kong music but has a weak reputation.
This person is Xia Shaosheng. His most eye-catching identity is Chen Jinnan in Chen Xiaochun's version of "Deer Ding", but his more professional identity is actually a rock singer, he sings popular "Empty Stool" and "When the Guitar Is Crying" and other golden songs, with the title of "Father of Hong Kong Rock". His music is regarded as a celestial disc by audiophiles, and Zhang Guorong also honors him as the big brother of the music world.
His vocal range is wide and his singing voice is deep and powerful, and he became famous when he published his first CD, "Childhood", and won the Best Newcomer Award for Top Ten Singers. However, due to the unpleasantness of getting along with the record company and the extremely rich emotional life, the subsequent musical path did not go smoothly. The company's intentional hiding and his insistence on rock and roll were indeed not popular in Hong Kong at that time, which was a pity.
3. Sun Yaowei
As a high-achieving student in the Hong Kong music circle, Sun Yaowei's image is mostly screen roles, and what is less known is that he is actually well versed in music. He debuted under the nickname of "Kobayashi Zhiying", with a handsome appearance and facial features, and quickly became popular with a song "It's Good to Know You".
With a good melody and a first-class voice, coupled with a degree from hong Kong Chinese University, he quickly gained the attention of everyone and was known as one of the "Four Little Kings of Hong Kong".
Later, he tried to cross the border and enter the show business circle. In 2000, he starred in the costume love TV series "Princess Huaiyu", playing the Kangxi Emperor; then starred in "Lu Xiaofeng's Phoenix Dance for Nine Days", "New Chu Liuxiang" and other dramas, leaving a silver screen image that was remarkable.
In the middle of the day, Sun Yaowei encountered a career waterloo.
According to legend, when he went to Japan to do propaganda, Sun Yaowei refused to perform in Japan, so he was banned. Moreover, this malicious blockade lasted for many years. Suffering a heavy blow at the time of great success is indeed bad news for a person, but fate tricks people can also give people gifts. In 2010, he exposed his love affair with Chen Meishi, and in 2017, he announced his marriage, which is still very sweet.
4. Side field
In 2017, Side Tian appeared on the stage of Mango Stage "Singer", supplementing the position under the name of "Challenge Singer", and the unique voice was refreshing to the audience for a while. In fact, not only this time is amazing, Sidefield has also shown great talent and talent in his previous musical career, but he has been tepid.
Coming from a musical family, he began to play and compose at the age of 6 and learned guitar at the age of 10. Later, he was appreciated by Lei Songde and officially debuted to release records. Lateral field can write good singing, known as the successor of the song god Jacky Cheung, the future is unlimited, and also got the opportunity to open a singing in the Red Pavilion.
Songs such as "Man KTV", "Hard Life", "Good Man", "I Have Today" and other songs were well-known at the time. Unfortunately, a drunken fight with Cao Ge damaged The image of The Side Field and his career plummeted. As a young student in the music industry who has just become famous, although Hetian later came forward to clarify and apologize, he had little effect. After being banned by the company, Side Tian went north to sing, but Side Tian, who was accustomed to singing Hong Kong-style songs, did not have a smooth career in the mainland, so he gradually disappeared.
5. Wu Yufei
When it comes to the new generation of female singers in Hong Kong, people say names such as Wei Lan, Xie Anqi, Yong'er, and He Yanshi. But it is not only them who stand out, there are many invisible singers in Hong Kong who have never been hidden, such as Wu Yufei, who is a song queen who has been buried for too long.
At the age of 16, he won the Golden Melody Award of the Top Ten Chinese, and at the age of 25, he opened a singing in the Red Pavilion, with rich experience at a young age; participated in the singing, writing and supervising of the new album throughout the process, which can be called an all-round artist; he also won the "Excellent Pop Singer Award", which shows his strong singing skills. However, due to the too low-key, very few right and wrong and gossip, known as the gold medal gale "Miss Friendship", coupled with the marriage of mothers, so it has been in a state of not red and black.
6. Care for Yeon
Care Yeon has won the overall championship of the singing competition, and has a good educational background and excellent appearance, it is reasonable to say that it is difficult not to become popular. But it backfired, with a moving voice, she first had the album "JADE 2" in front, and then had many experiences of dominating the new city awards ceremony, obviously won the pot full of pots, "Release", "Try Love by Yourself", "If I Am Pretty" and other songs have long been household names, but they have always been popular singers.
The reason may be related to her insistence on doing good. She has been engaged in volunteer work for many years and has participated at least 4 times a month, and is the first Hong Kong singer to win the "Hong Kong Outstanding Volunteer Award". Indifferent to fame and fortune, there is no dispute with the world, and even announced in 2013 that he would no longer win the award, only releasing metaphorical songs, focusing on social and people's livelihood issues. In a small way, this move shows the size of her vision and pattern.
Mixed in the entertainment industry, many people are eager for great popularity, fame and fortune, but these singers are talented, but they are not born at the right time or bad luck, and there is no red party. It does sound discouraging and frustrating, and you have to sigh that you don't meet and have ambitions, but even if you sing on the roof, there will be people who will hear the sound and feel the affection of the mountain and the water.
But fortunately, pu jade is always pu jade, and it will definitely shine. And after the precipitation and polishing of time, the jade will appear more gentle and peaceful, only for those who have the heart to pick it up, read it, and treasure it.