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Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

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In this age of sound and color,

There was no way he could go back.

[Breeze] I.

"Do you understand Cantonese?"

"No." Chen Cao shook his head.

"'Sea and Sky', will you sing?"

"Yes." Wang Yaodao.

That's right.

For the average person, even if they don't speak Cantonese, they will hum some very bad lyrics.

This shows how much Beyond has affected us.

June 30, 1993.

Huang Jiaju died suddenly.

A star, just disappeared.

In a flash, twenty-nine years passed in a flash.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

His image will always be engraved in the hearts of countless people and will never be forgotten.

Not long ago, "Sound and Endless" broadcast a Hong Kong music program.

d One of the shows is the chorus of "Sea wide sky".

"Please forgive me for being unrestrained, I'm also afraid I'll fall."

A song was sung to the | tide.

Huang Jiaju's photo suddenly appeared on the big screen.

That's his image.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

He was wearing a blue suit.

His eyes shone with a fiery glow.

When his voice sounded, everyone cried.

It's a familiar sound.

It was a feeling of j for clarity.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

It's like going back in time, making people's hearts turbulent.

He seemed to be still there.

"God. The golden age of "fairy fights" is like it was just yesterday.

[Breeze] II.

1960s and 1970s.

Cantonese songs have not yet gained momentum.

The popularity and popularity of west wind rock. Street pop songs, basically Beatles and Elvis Presley.

Cantonese songs, a combination of "vulgar" and "earth".

Be scorned.

It's a shame.

At this critical juncture, the pioneers of Hong Kong music appeared.

He alone reversed the situation.

His name is Xu Guanjie.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

In the beginning, he would listen to Western music.

He really likes this kind of music.

In high school, they formed a band.

John Lennon had long hair.

Wear flared pants like Elvis Presley.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

Over time, he felt that imports were not very attractive, and began to do "new work".

He made a bold blend of traditional Cantonese opera and Western music. Combine.

In the production of arrangements, it is closer to the West.

The lyrics are written in slang and colloquialisms to be as close to life as possible.

The fusion of two properties. Together, it's easy to resonate.

However, it can resonate.

Or too little.

If he's going to be famous, how is that good?

The answer is: "Bundle/Tie" Hong Kong film, making OST music.

At that time, his younger brother Xu Guanwen was preparing for the new play of "Ghost Horse Double Star".

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

He also contributed to the film's theme song" "Tower Over the Clouds".

This film is backed by Jiahe, and the box office is of course quite good.

Unsurprisingly, the first day box office was as high as 6250,000, setting a record for the highest grossing hong Kong film.

His "Tower Over the Clouds" also became popular because of this.

It was 1974.

He has broken through the stereotype that Hong Kong music is vulgar.

The names of "founding fathers" and "generations of singers" are also nailed down.

After that, he came up with many more works.

"A Laugh in the Sea"

Voice of the Prodigal Son

Genius White. Dream

......

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

In the 1970s, he was the hegemon of Hong Kong music.

Jacky Cheung regards him as his idol.

In front of him, no one can claim to be a super/level star.

Lin Zixiang said that this was Xu Guanjie's guidance.

When he was abroad, he used to sing in English and didn't use Cantonese at all. Until Xu Guanjie sang a song.

Wong Has also adapted his songs several times to pay homage to him.

And Tan Yonglin even threatened to be a person like him.

These followers were surpassed only later. Later, he swept the entire music industry.

Tan Yonglin is one of the best.

[Breeze] III.

At that time, Tam Wing Lin was the lead singer of the Wenner Orchestra.

He has a lot of fans and is very popular.

However, this did not last long.

1978.

The orchestra was dissolved and all its members were on their own. Stand.

Tan Yonglin took her musical dreams and went forward alone.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

By the eighties.

He reached the top of the music scene with records such as "The Root of Love" and "Love in the Mist". Peak.

But his flame was different from Xu Guanjie's.

The 80s, completely different from the music of the 70s.

Not alone.

It's a bunch of people.

It was a time of heyday.

Stars gather, strong people are like clouds.

Among these people, Tan Yonglin, Zhang Guorong, Chen Baiqiang, and Mei Yanfang are the best of the "three kings and one queen".

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

But for the "three kings and one queen".

Zui's most memorable is the "Tan Zhang Controversy", which lasted for five years.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

In 1980, Tam Wing Lin already had a place in the music industry in Hong Kong.

At that time, Zhang Guorong was still singing in the bar.

In the shadows.

Sullen.

But four years later, that all changed dramatically.

1984.

A song called "Monica" popped up.

A song that shook the whole Xiangjiang River.

Zhang Guorong soon became angry.

How hot is it?

The scissors of "National Glory Partial Points" cost 50 yuan.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

A box of counterfeit "Guorong brand" tapes costs 30 yuan.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

Residents of Guangzhou earn less than 100 yuan per month.

As you can imagine, how hot it is.

Within a year, Zhang Guorong's fame was on par with Tan Yonglin's.

And his songs are also constantly improving, comparable to Tan Yonglin.

There is Mingyue, He Shengyu.

The media seized on this topic, fanning the flames behind their backs and stirring up dissension.

In public opinion. Under the influence of the theory, the fans of the two turned against each other.

1987.

The 86th anniversary of the Hong Kong Zui Best Song Golden Melody Awards was unveiled.

At that time, Zhang Guorong won the gold medal of the golden song.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

Tan Yonglin's fans, hearing this news, were all angry.

"Make horses! Zhang Guorong is making horses! ”

Zhang Guorong's fans are filled with indignation.

The scene was chaotic.

Even, there was a fight and bloodshed. Event.

Since then, the relationship between the two fans has become increasingly stiff.

Those who support Zhang Guorong are those who spread rumors that Tan Yonglin is a "master of horse making".

Standing next to Tan Yonglin, sending money for Zhang Guorong and scratching his car.

Tan Yonglin's whole being is going crazy.

In 1988, he announced that he would no longer compete in any competitive competitions.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

Hear the news.

Fanatical fans took aim at Zhang Guorong.

Insult him with words.

Akaguchi attacked him.

Zhang Guorong was in trouble.

In desperation, he could only announce that he had left.

At this point, the "Tan Zhang Dispute" that lasted for 5 years finally came to an end.

The two left the music scene, leaving a sigh.

[Breeze] IV.

But in the five years of "Tan Zhang's struggle for hegemony", wars broke out.

There is also a band that has been lurking underground for a long time.

It's a band called Beyond.

Founded in 1983.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

The name of this combination means "transcendence".

Although the name is "transcendence", in fact, its name is "transcendence".

Beyond circled in place for a long time, without making a single ripple.

The reason is very simple.

In their silence, "Tan Zhang Mei Chen" is the mainstay. The music of the guide is a mainstream aesthetic.

They play harems, heavy metal, or even Bowie's kind of gorgeous rock.

This goes against the trend of this era and makes people very unhappy.

After zui, a lot of sunk fees were invested, but nothing was obtained.

The broker couldn't stay anymore.

"If sales don't increase, there's no way to continue to distribute."

There is no way but to compromise.

Change your ways.

"Commercial" packaging.

Unsurprisingly, after the release of "Secret Police/Detective", the reputation of the orchestra was also rising. The popularity of "The Land" and "Like You" in Hong Kong.

It was 1988. Tam announced his retirement this year.

With the advent of classics such as "Really Love You", "Glorious Years" and "Sea and Sky", Beyond has enjoyed a national and international reputation and has held a concert in Malaysia.

1993.

It's the 10th birthday of an orchestra.

At the Malaysian concert, Wong Ka-ju made a promise to the fans:

"Then we'll have a bigger and more exciting concert, and we'll come back when we're done!"

That's how fate plays tricks on people.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

The concert in 1994 has not come. What awaited was the news of his death.

We grieve again and again, comforting ourselves again and again:

God wants to hear this song, so let him go.

However, four months later.

Hong Kong's music scene has ushered in another bad news.

Chen Baiqiang, a "tragic talent", once became popular in "Partial Like You" and "What to Ask for in Life". Killed.

After his death, he was buried with Wong Ka Cau in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. Jiu Cemetery.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

Since then, the "three kings and one queen" have rarely seen each other.

Tan Yonglin chose to quit.

Zhang Guorong left.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

Chen Baiqiang was dead.

Mei Yanfang is unique. A "Tan Zhang Mei Chen".

And then......

Mei Yanfang also temporarily withdrew from the stage.

The heyday of the 80s is finally over.

[Breeze] 5,

The birth of the "Four Heavens/Kings" came after a gap in the field of music.

They took the baton.

The silent music world has been revitalized and lively again.

This was in the mid-nineties.

Jacky Cheung's "Kiss Goodbye" reverberated in the streets and alleys.

Will You Come Tonight, Dawn.

"Love You", Aaron Kwok.

"Forgetting Love Water", Liu De. Chinese.

As soon as the records of the Four Heavens/Wang came out, they set off a boom on both sides of the Three Rivers.

This fire has reached Southeast Asia.

Hence the following comment:

One man is king, one man is dang, and there is nothing under the heavens. Enemy.

Such a development did not hurt much at the beginning.

After arriving at zui, it is "Tan Zhang Scramble".

1994.

Four Heavenly/Wang, zui male singers who were named the Top Ten Chinese Golden Melody Awards.

Before the game even started, the scene had become a pot of porridge.

All the fans are cheering for their idols.

The results are out.

Winner: Jacky Cheung.

Boos rang out.

He came to the stage and spoke openly and honestly. The implication is that I don't want the "Tan Chen Tragedy" to repeat itself.

The gathering of the four heavens/kings is already rare.

LIU De. Hua and Aaron Kwok turned their attention to movies.

Dawn went behind the scenes and into the business world.

After Jacky Cheung retired, he rarely composed songs.

The era of the "Four Heavens/Kings" had come to an end by the end of the 1990s.

Nine years later, they melted/merged again.

This day is April 4, 2003.

The 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards.

On the stage, the "Four Heavens/Kings" sang in unison——

"The Year of Love",

Tribute to Zhang Guorong's "deceased".

[Breeze] SIX,

That's right, Zhang Guorong is dead.

This was something they started three days ago.

It's An April Fool's Day.

He was joking with everyone.

He jumped straight down from the 24th floor.

In this way, say goodbye to the world.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

It was as if some kind of agreement had been reached.

Mei Yanfang also left in October of that year.

Before leaving, she realized that she was not sick anymore. So, she put on a dress and held eight concerts in one go.

Thirty years of Hong Kong Music: Zhang Guorong left, Xu Guanjie was old, the wind and flowers were snowy, and he never returned

In her dying performance, she said:

"This is life, and sometimes what you think you already have, you never get. Empty, empty everywhere.

The last song of "Sunset Song", I want to say that although the sunset is beautiful, it is almost evening. ”

Yes, the sun is setting, but it's almost evening...

The world is unpredictable, he and she, Zui are finally gone.

"Rouge Buckle" is a work of absolute/print.

Hong Kong's music has also gradually moved towards "dusk" and gradually declined.

[Breeze] VII.

The glory of Hong Kong Music is indeed difficult to reproduce.

After the new century, although there are many rising stars who want to take over the banner of Hong Kong Music, they are constrained everywhere. Can do power.

But just because of this, he was sentenced to death. Punishment?

Not exactly.

Hong Kong music is still available, but it won't be too popular.

The music of Hong Kong will always be remembered. No matter how long it takes, they can bear it.

The music rings.

No matter where it is, whether it is the seventies or eighties, the nineties, or even the post-nineties, it will stop.

Even if we don't know, even if we don't know Cantonese. We still put our hands on the shoulders and sang together.

In this instant, emotions have gone beyond music.

That's when we understood...

Bauhinia flowers bloom forever, and the fragrant river is always flowing.

In the future, Ren Qianqian's songs and ballads will not escape death.

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