Preamble:
"Nowhere can you find the clarity that used to be."
Back in the 90s, Chinese pop music ushered in a golden age of prosperity.
At that time, a group of powerful singers emerged, and a number of touching pieces of music became the memory of the times.
Maybe many people will be sentimental, those twists and turns of life stories at that time and the classic old songs that they always want to hum when they hear it.
Now that we think about it, where else can we rediscover the clarity and light of the music of the 90s?
Where did the lives of these singers end up?
Encountering a serious blow for the first time, how to light up the dream of stardom?
Xie Xiaodong, as a child who has dreamed of stardom since he was a child, has suffered frequent setbacks.
When he was 8 years old, he suffered an unexpected leg injury that cast a shadow over his life; While recuperating from art school, he also regained his vision and hope for the future with the encouragement of his father.
However, the recurrence of the fracture of the big toe shattered the dream again.
So many blows almost made Xie Xiaodong give up, and he finally insisted on choosing to get back on his feet.
Perhaps it is this unique tenacity and perseverance that fate has begun to favor this child.
After recovering from his injury, he was re-admitted to the Anhui Provincial Art School, where he developed his dancing talent and grew into a truly positive and optimistic young man who faced setbacks in life.
Maybe everyone's heart once burned with the ambitions and dreams of stars, but in the face of the choices made when they were young, there are indeed people who choose to give up halfway.
Xie Xiaodong made a different choice.
We may need to draw those spiritual powers from him.
You must know that the entertainment industry is not a smooth road, it is full of beatings and cracks.
Only those who truly have perseverance and determination can break out of the cocoon and become a butterfly in the thorny bush.
Xie Xiaodong's hardships from childhood to adulthood are a vivid portrayal.
That tenacity and tenacity supported him to get up from the pain again and again.
When he was young, he was afraid of failure and pain many times, and even chose to give up.
But his father's encouragement and comfort always pulled him along, allowing him to rekindle the flame of hope and move on.
Since then, no matter how violently fate throws the whip at him, Xie Xiaodong has learned the path to move against the current.
He was no longer completely crushed by any blows, and fate finally began to favor this persistent child.
With the amazing blooming youth, open the glory of the artistic career
In 1996, Xie Xiaodong finally won the third place in the 3rd Youth Song Competition.
This is not only a huge incentive for him to realize his dream of becoming a stage, but also an important turning point for him to start his career to stardom.
Only a year later, Xie Xiaodong came to the stage of the 1997 Spring Festival Gala as he wished and completed his debut.
Since then, Xie Xiaodong has never left the spotlight of the stage.
He has performed in many important galas and performances, and quickly captured the attention of many audiences with his vigorous dancing and passionate performance style, and successfully promoted to become a first-line star dancer in the mainland.
Perhaps many artists originally had the dream of stardom like Xie Xiaodong, but they always ran out of passion halfway.
Xie Xiaodong has always maintained his love and dedication to the stage.
It is this spirit that supports him to continue to break through himself on the road to chasing his dreams, and finally to success.
For Xie Xiaodong, the third place in the Youth Song Competition is undoubtedly a huge encouragement.
This is not only a great affirmation of his never-give-up spirit, but also a sign that he is about to stand on a more brilliant artistic stage.
A year later, when Xie Xiaodong really came to the stage of the 1997 Spring Festival Gala to make his debut, we can imagine the excitement and pride in his heart.
The stage is like a circle, and it is so dazzling to stand in the center of the circle.
And before, he was actually just an ordinary teenager with a stage dream.
Those ups and downs and despair wanted to break him down and make him quit halfway.
However, Xie Xiaodong finally proved himself with perseverance and came to the palace of dreams.
He bloomed on the stage with a brilliant dance and completely conquered his fate with a positive heart.
Seeking breakthroughs, using music is like spring breeze and rain
If Xie Xiaodong represents the inspirational story of dance art conquering fate, then another powerful singer in the 90s, Huo Feng, continues to infect and heal listeners with his music.
In 1992, Huofeng created the popular classic old song "Big Sedan Chair".
This folk song describing the marriage customs of the Northeast region is not only popular all over the country, but also achieves Huofeng's status in the music world.
However, the circumstances of life are not always ideal, and Huofeng has repeatedly hit a wall in his career.
From Beijing to the south, he constantly looked for opportunities to start anew, but he was also repeatedly frustrated.
A sudden car accident has devastated his body and spirit, which undoubtedly makes Huofeng's already devastated music road even worse.
He had to fade out of the public eye for a while, and the stormy waves of fate were still coming.
In recent years, the scandal of his son has also pushed Huofeng and his family to the forefront of public opinion.
It seems that it is difficult for us to hear the beautiful melody of "The Big Sedan Chair" from the fire wind again.
Perhaps it is the power of music itself that allows Huofeng to constantly face the challenges of fate.
Even if he can't bring you the golden songs that you never get tired of listening to again, those classic old songs from the 90s still linger in my mind.
They are like a breath of fresh wind, dispelling our inner troubles and bringing a touch of clarity.
Perhaps that's the beauty of music.
After Huofeng created "Big Sedan Chair", it once made people feel that he would be another dazzling new star in the 90s.
His music is warm and rustic, with a strong local flavor, and it is very popular among young people for a while.
However, after his peak, a lot of things happened.
All kinds of encounters on the road of music made him finally reluctantly fade out of the music scene.
The reason for this is that Huofeng is a typical singer-songwriter.
His music is very emotional and emotional, but it has never been able to cater to the tastes of the mainstream market.
In that era of rapid development of the entertainment industry, Huofeng's music did not seize the opportunity of the market, and was gradually replaced by other singers who were not of high quality but more popular.
This undoubtedly dealt a big blow to Huofeng, which led to his retirement.
However, even though Huofeng himself has rarely appeared in public, the magic of those old songs is still there.
Whether it is "The Big Sedan Chair" or his other later published works, it gives people a very soothing feeling.
The kind of music that seems to have passed through time will never go out of style, and people of any age can hear resonance and comfort from it.
This is perhaps the highest level of musicianship.
Chinese style flag bearer, ignite our passion with music
In the 90s, Tu Honggang sang countless popular Chinese-style classics with his unique voice.
Songs such as "Once Upon a Time Slow" and "Returning to the People at Night with Wind and Thunder" were deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience, and also made Tu Honggang a banner in the Chinese folk music industry.
He used music to ignite the passion and patriotism of a generation.
After reaching the peak of his career, Tu Honggang chose to switch to the business world and accept a new challenge.
However, shopping malls are not his best field.
During those sluggish years, his singing gradually faded away.
People thought that maybe that era would become a wisp of light smoke in the long river of history.
However, on the stage of Henan Satellite TV on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2022, 57-year-old Tu Honggang suddenly appeared and sang the newly composed song "Wujia Po".
The familiar and soulful voice instantly ignited people's thoughts about the memories of the 90s and set off a heated discussion.
Tu Honggang used this stunning return to prove to the world that his iconic Chinese style has not grown old.
The song never dies, but we haven't listened to it for too long.
Perhaps Tu Honggang's comeback is a reminder - don't let the memories of the past disappear.
We still need to use those classic melodies to awaken the original edges and passions in our hearts.
Tu Honggang was a smash hit in the 90s, and his touching Chinese style made countless people fall for it.
However, after the peak of his career, he made a bold decision: he chose to switch to the business world and start a new journey.
This decision undoubtedly takes a huge risk, after all, Tu Honggang stands out in the entertainment industry, but he may not be good at competition in the business field.
Sure enough, he was repeatedly defeated in the business world, and finally returned in vain.
The most sad thing about those sluggish years is that we can hardly hear Tu Honggang's iconic sonata.
For a while, people even thought that he might quit the music scene and become a historical mark of that era.
However, the shocking appearance at the 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala proves that Tu Honggang is still there, and he and his singing voice are not so easily obliterated by the years.
This comeback is not only a huge surprise, but also a reawakening of the memories of the 90s.
The 57-year-old Tu Honggang sang his new work "Wujia Po", which instantly ignited the long-dormant passion in people's hearts.
That's the power of music and memory.
It makes the years stand still and brings us back to the way things were.
At this moment, we seem to see the Chinese style standard-bearer again, just like 20 years ago, blooming with brilliant brilliance.
Musical talents, leaving us with more than just singing
In 1996, Gao Feng, another talented musician in the 90s, created the highly sung classic "Great China".
This song full of positive energy instantly lit up the entire era.
Two years later, Gao Feng wrote another famous song "Stupid Child" for Andy Lau, a Hong Kong and Taiwan singer who was in the limelight at the time.
These two eternal swan songs have undoubtedly established Gao Feng's status in the Chinese music scene, and he has been praised as a "genius musician" by many music fans and critics.
However, the good times did not last long, and in 2002, Gao Feng died suddenly at the age of 34, the most glorious year of his life, at the age of 34.
This is undoubtedly a big loss for the entire music industry, and Gao Feng's sudden departure has also made countless music fans sad.
Gao Feng left in too much of a hurry, but what he left to the world was by no means a short singing.
As sung in "Great China", "there is a strength called confidence, and there is a strength called unity".
In times of greatest suffering in our hearts, Gao Feng's singing can still give us hope and strength.
Maybe that's what music is all about, it's always alive in people's hearts.
Gao Feng can be said to be a rare genius in the music circle in the 90s.
Every song he composes is full of attitude towards life, and the words reveal positive emotions and love for life.
Among them, "Great China" completely lit up the entire era, and the lyrics were like a shot in the arm, injecting the confidence and passion of the Chinese.
Coupled with Gao Feng's beautiful melody, this song can be said to be the most classic positive energy work of the 90s.
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In "Stupid Child", a song tailored for Andy Lau, Gao Feng also exerted his unique musical talent.
The light and lively melody with catchy lyrics perfectly portrays the image of a stupid child who insists on chasing his dreams, and has also become synonymous with the lyrics of "don't call me a stupid child" in the minds of many people.
It can be said that whether it is "Big China" or "Stupid Child", they all show Gao Feng's exquisite skills in composing music and lyrics.
He inspires and infects a generation with music, inspiring positive energy into light melodies.
This is the unique charm of Gao Feng's works.
However, the talented musical genius died in a hurry at the age of 34.
We can't help but mourn his passing, but at the same time, we deeply feel the impermanence of life.
Although Gao Feng's life stopped at the age of 34, his musical legacy will forever inspire future generations and inspire everyone to strive for their ideals.
Mezzo-soprano, touching people's hearts with a natural sound
In the 90s, there was also a female singer who conquered countless listeners with her unique voice.
She is the famous mezzo-soprano Mao Ning.
The beautiful and penetrating voice brings people infinite shock, as if it is fairy music from outside the sky.
Popular classic songs such as "Jiang Chengzi" and "A Thousand Miles Away" all show the charm of Mao Ning's unique voice.
They are like a breeze, gently soothing the waves in people's hearts.
However, the trough period after becoming famous also enveloped Mao Ning, and she also experienced confusion and reflection.
But Mao Ning did not give up the pursuit of music, but sublimated after that low period.
As today, she is still active on the stage of major galas, touching the hearts of every audience with her unique voice.
There may be ups and downs in singing, but as long as the inner persistence is not lost, it will never lose its way.
Mao Ning has a rare beautiful voice, like a natural sound that penetrates the eardrum and heart of the listener.
Her popularity in the 90s was comparable to that of any best-selling singer.
However, even so, she inevitably experienced a low ebb in her career.
We can imagine what a dark and bleak time it must have been for Mao Ning.
However, she eventually managed to make it out of the trough.
This is inseparable from Mao Ning's unremitting pursuit and persistence in music.
Music is like a towering tree with deep roots to her, which has been integrated into every cell of her body and has become an inseparable part of her life.
So even in the confused days, Mao Ning did not choose to give up.
She got back on track with her dedication to art, and is still active on stage like a mezzo-soprano who never fades.
The most touching thing is Mao Ning's passion for music, which, like her beautiful voice, never stops and never changes.
This is the spiritual quality that all excellent artists should have, and it is also an important magic weapon for Mao Ning to continue to break through himself.
Jump into the music world and find a happy home
Unlike Mao Ning, Huang Hexiang, another talented male singer in the 90s, chose to leave the mainstream stage in his life journey after becoming a smash hit and lived a happy life in his mind.
In 1996, Huang Hexiang achieved great success in his singing career, and reached the pinnacle of his life with his wonderful performance in the song "Nine Sisters", becoming a high-profile male singer.
However, Huang Hexiang's music career has had many ups and downs.
Although he has released many excellent works one after another, it is a pity that he has not been able to reproduce the glory of "Nine Sisters".
Huang Hexiang gradually faded out of the mainstream music scene.
But he himself has no regrets.
Today, Huang Hexiang is the deputy head of a song and dance troupe, and he lives the leisurely life he wants.
Perhaps many singers dream of being brilliant in the spotlight on the stage, but Huang Hexiang chose to return to the ordinary.
This kind of acceptance and relief in the face of fate is also a quality that we need to learn.
Huang Hexiang's "Nine Sisters" was a smash hit and can be described as a dark horse in the music scene in 96.
However, this sudden hit became the pinnacle of Huang Hexiang's career.
After that, although he continued to try other types of songs, it seems that he can no longer break through himself and recreate the glory of the year.
This is undoubtedly a huge blow and loss for a singer.
It is hard for us to imagine how much pain and struggle Huang Hexiang endured in his heart.
However, in the end, he did not choose to give up and retire like others.
On the contrary, Huang Hexiang made an extremely calm and decisive decision - he took the initiative to transform, no longer as a singer, but as the deputy head of the song and dance troupe.
This decision can be described as very wise and detached.
Huang Hexiang gave up his identity as a singer and fame and fortune, and instead lived a relatively peaceful life.
What we see here is a positive and relieved attitude towards life.
This is also a very rare quality that is worth learning from.
Write brilliance with singing and regard art as life
If Huang Hexiang represents a singer who actively pursues inner peace, then Jiang Tao, another legend in the 90s, is a singer who values art above all else.
In 1988, Jiang Tao, who was originally just an amateur singer, began to win the championship frequently in singing competitions around the world, making everyone pay attention to his extraordinary singing voice.
Starting from a small award, Jiang Tao officially transformed into a professional singer.
After the release of his first solo album in 92, Jiang Tao soon moved China with the song "Snow in Hometown" at the 5th Youth Song Competition.
This not only allowed him to win the championship in the competition, but also knocked on the door for him on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.
From 1994 to 1999, Jiang Tao visited the Spring Festival Gala for 6 consecutive years, completing his glorious artistic journey.
The high-pitched and slightly sad unique voice has become a beautiful landscape in the memory of the entire era.
After entering the 21st century, Jiang Tao can no longer reproduce the glorious years on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.
However, he still regards art above all else, and is constantly active in various theatrical performances and galas.
Many people may come to the stage for fame and profit, but for Jiang Tao, art itself is his lifelong pursuit.
It is precisely because of this dedication that Jiang Tao's singing voice will always echo in our memory.
For Jiang Tao, art is the most sincere belief in the depths of his soul.
This spirit of putting art above life has also rewarded him enormously.
The continuous appearance of the Spring Festival Gala in 6 years has undoubtedly established his status in the music scene in the 90s, and his unique and high-pitched voice has become a memory mark of the entire era.
Even though time has passed, Jiang Tao is no longer in the limelight, but he still goes his own way and chooses to continue to stick to the fertile soil of music.
What we see is not only the persistence of a singer, but also the persistence of an artist's lifelong love for music.
It is precisely because of this spiritual pillar that Jiang Tao's music and his iconic voice will always reverberate and linger in our ears.
Life is like a song, maybe it's not perfect
Counting the stories of those legends in the 90s, they may have had glorious dreams at first, wanting to shine their light and heat under the spotlight of the stage.
However, the vigorous life of that year may have gone through too much tempering of fate in the end, and finally returned to the ordinary.
But even if we can no longer hear the surging sound of their songs, our hearts will still be shaken.
Those glories and regrets have been integrated into a touching story and become the memory of this era.
Life is like a song, and it may never be perfect.
But it is precisely because of its imperfection that we will reminisce and remember again and again.
Telling the stories of these singers in the 90s may be to find the flowers that once bloomed in our hearts.
It has withered, but it will never disappear with us.
We can also re-light our own light in music and memory.
Counting the stories of these singers in the 90s, each of them had a glorious moment.
Correspondingly, they have all experienced the blows and tribulations of the trough.
This is the entertainment industry, which is hot and full of impermanence at the same time.
Thankfully, even if these singers eventually return to normal, the songs and stories they left behind will always reverberate in our hearts.
When we listen to those old songs late at night, it feels like we are back in the 90s.
We can relive their wonderful lives, those ups and downs of fate.
This may be the power of music, which carries the memories and emotions of an era and will never fade.
Life is like a song, it may not be perfect, but it is precisely because of its imperfection that our hearts are touched.
When we tell the stories of these singers in the 90s, we are actually looking for the withered flower realm in our hearts.
The singing that bloomed in that era has become a fountain of our memory.
We just need to use the power of these music to light up the spark in our hearts in the long river of time.
Epilogue:
This is the spiritual wealth left to us by the singers and their music in the 90s, and it is also the meaning that we listen to and reminisce about it again and again today.
Life may not be able to go back to the past, but our hearts can always stop in the musical countryside constructed by those beautiful melodies, and find their own peace.