Preamble:
It is a seemingly ordinary, but mysterious musician, his musical style is unique, and his life story is staged with bizarre twists and turns.
When you listen to his music, countless questions arise in your heart: where does his music come from?
What is his inner world like, and where will he lead his music?
It seems like a simple question, but there are thousands of unknowns hidden behind it.
Let's explore the mysteries of the musician's mind and decipher the whimsical ideas in his music.
This is not only an understanding of music, but also a fusion of hearts and minds, an encounter with extraordinary people.
The mountains are high and the waters are far away, and a dazzling star is emerging
On a spring day in 1971, in a small county town with beautiful scenery in Neijiang, Sichuan, a smart and clever boy fell to the ground.
This is the famous Dao Lang in the future, whose real name is Luo Lin.
Luo Lin grew up in an artistic family, his parents were both staff members of the county art troupe, and he showed amazing musical talent after being influenced by music since he was a child.
Although his parents wanted him to stay away from the hardships of the art road, fate destined Rollin to live an ordinary life.
As a teenager, Luo Lin had a cousin Qin Wangdong, who was a music creation officer, and became the first guide on his musical path.
With the encouragement and guidance of her cousin, Rollin began to grow into a wonderful musician, and eventually chose to embark on this extraordinary path.
His cousin Qin Wangdong recognized Luo Lin's extraordinary musical talent and began to guide him in learning musical instruments and appreciating music from an early age.
Whenever he had a holiday, Qin Wangdong would take Luo Lin back to his hometown to tell him about the background of classical songs and music theory knowledge, so as to broaden his musical horizons.
In this way, under the careful guidance of his cousin, Rollin gradually developed a strong interest in music and had his own thoughts on creation.
Seeing this, his parents gradually let go of their hands and let Rollin go to the path he wanted.
The goddess of fate was destined to be a great musician when Rollin was born.
At this moment, the first light on his musical path has been lit.
Under the careful guidance of my cousin, a dazzling new star is rising in the sky of music.
The explosion of a musical dream, the prologue of a legend
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Luo Lin has grown up, and he changed his name to Daolang, a name that means strength and fortitude.
In 2004, an album titled "The First Snow in 2002" was released in the music scene, and the unique melody of the Western Regions instantly occupied people's hearts.
This year coincided with the time when Hong Kong and Taiwan music swept the mainland, and the king singers and the new generation of idols swept the list, but Daolang defeated the encirclement with a unique style and quickly rose to become a new generation of powerful musicians.
His voice is rich and powerful, as if it contains the echo of the depths of the desert, and the aftermath of the song ripples in the listener's heart.
The success of this album is not accidental, before that, Daolang was already well-known in the underground music circle.
He formed bands with several like-minded musical partners to perform original music in bars, on the streets, and finally wherever he found a stage.
They worked odd jobs during the day to earn money, and at night they got together to compose songs and music.
Music is all there is to the life of this small group.
Despite living a poor life, their love and dedication to their musical dreams have never diminished.
Finally, one day the opportunity came, and a producer overheard Daolang singing, and was deeply impressed by his unique voice and composition ability.
So under his packaging, this album with a twist of fate came into being.
At this moment, Daolang's music path took a major turn.
A musical dream breaks through the ground at this moment, and he will soar from then on, drawing a beautiful trajectory in the sky of music.
The prologue of a legend quietly opened at this moment.
The inner monologue of a mysterious musician
However, just when Daolang was famous all over the world, the public knew very little about his private life.
Except for a very few close people such as his parents and cousin, few people know about the singer's past.
His name is thunderous, but his personal life is shrouded in a veil of mystery.
Daolang is an introverted person who is not good at talking.
His creative ideas come from the trivial things of life, and his songs express his true feelings.
He doesn't know how to package himself, he doesn't care about fame, fortune and status, he just wants to touch people's hearts through music.
This is precisely one of the reasons why the public cannot get a glimpse of his inner world.
In fact, Daolang is a very contradictory and sensitive person at heart.
On the one hand, he wants to listen and understand, and wants to connect with people through music, but on the other hand, he cares about personal privacy and does not want to be influenced by others.
In front of the public, he seems to have a filter of his own.
You can never directly reach the most vulnerable part of his soul.
So he can only choose to talk to you in song, even if the language is straightforward, it is as if it is separated through the gauze curtain.
Friends in the music industry often say that Daolang sometimes suddenly disappears silently for a while, and when he reappears, it is already an inaccessible mountain forest.
They guessed that it was probably when the singer wrestled with his demons.
This seemingly cold musician may be softer and more sensitive than anyone else.
Maybe he used notes to hide too much of his heart and used melody to convey too many emotions, so he chose to use silence to guard the only remaining corner of privacy.
A sudden storm, a new atmosphere in the center of the whirlpool
With the passage of time and the passage of time, Daolang has continued to deepen and break through on the road of music, and has become a legend in the eyes of everyone.
No one thought that when his career was in full swing, in 2023, he would suddenly release a new album with a different style, "Mountain Songs".
The album was deep and restrained, and critics described it as "like a sudden storm".
There are only 11 short songs on the whole album, but there seem to be a thousand words hidden in it, containing infinite vitality.
The simplicity of the song reveals Daolang's unique temperament and reflects his ideological spark.
This shift is no accident.
In fact, in the past few years, every time he stepped on the stage, Daolang began to feel that the passion brought by music creation no longer existed.
He mechanically repeats his old songs, but he can no longer ignite the creative spark that comes from the depths of his soul.
Until one day, reuniting with his former band mates, the long-lost musical exchange ignited the fire in his heart again.
A few green glass bottles on the table exuding the aroma of wine became the finishing touch to witness this rebirth.
Since then, Daolang has begun to re-examine his music path.
He let go of his baggage, liberated his mind, and returned to his original, pure musical state.
This sudden storm was the signal flare for him to get out of the predicament and open up new horizons.
This shift immediately set off a thousand waves, and people were amazed by Daolang's new album.
Is this Daolang's attack in order to break through himself, or does he want a deep self-expression?
But no one denies that this album undoubtedly captures the fluctuations in the depths of Daolang's soul.
The journey of a master musician
Whatever the reason for this mutation, it undoubtedly marks an important milestone in Daolang's musical career.
For this master musician who is constantly searching for music, this is just a new starting point in his journey of discovery.
The short 11 songs reflect Daolang's various perceptions of the world and life.
They seem to have a kaleidoscopic range of interpretations, and every listener can find resonance in them.
This is the infinite charm of music, which transcends the limitations of words and words and goes to the depths of people's hearts.
In fact, in Daolang's view, music creation is a self-redemption.
It soothes the wounds and pain in his heart and brings him comfort.
Sometimes a simple ballad can evoke a rhythm in him, followed by a stirring of the heart, as if salvaging the memories that have been dormant in the depths of his heart.
This healing power enabled him to rediscover himself and persevere on this lonely but hopeful path.
Perhaps because of this, each piece is so full of sincerity, every word is bloody, isolated from the world but resonates with the world.
The sparkling creative sparks and the warm and healing melodies in this album undoubtedly come from Daolang's meandering exploration along the way.
They bear witness to the growth, experience, and transcendence of a great musician.
The curtain call of a master, the legend continues
Recently, there have been rumors that Daolang will temporarily retire from the music scene, which has made countless music fans feel heartbroken.
But we must understand that the legend of the legend, his story is far from over.
Even if he stays in the rivers and lakes temporarily, he will still rise again in the new moment, with a new look and attitude.
In fact, Daolang has been struggling with fame and fortune for many years.
He hates living in the spotlight and being spied on, and he hates the hypocritical rules of the entertainment industry.
But while his fame is growing, there are more and more expectations and constraints from entertainment companies, audiences, and media, which makes Daolang feel exhausted.
Now, perhaps, it's time to step out of the center of this noisy torrent and head out into the wider world.
Therefore, we should not over-interpret Daolang's temporary retirement.
For this musician who seeks a high degree of freedom, this is just a temporary anchor, absorbing more nutrients, and when he has enough energy, he will finally break the waves again.
Daolang uses his maverick music style to build a new music world, what kind of world is this?
What kind of extraordinary power does it contain? These mysteries will not be solved for a while.
But one thing is certain, it will be different and unique.
Perhaps, when we hear this name in our ears again, he will bring an unprecedented shock and impress us with him.
Expectation and suspense coexist, and the legend continues.
Epilogue:
When Hongchen's past flashes through our minds, we can't help but ask ourselves: has this talented musician found his answer?
Has he reached the other side of the soul and attained ultimate liberation?
In fact, these questions are not important, what matters is - he chose to continue this dream journey.
He was not imprisoned by fame and fortune, he was not disturbed by troubles, but always adhered to his heart.
That's why his music is always so simple, so sincere, and empowering.
Even when he is gone, his music will continue to flow.
Those inner turmoil, those treacherous legends, will forever be engraved on his piano keys, between his strings.
Daolang has created a unique world with his most authentic notes, which is a generous gift from him.
And we also hope that one day we can walk into his world, even if it is just a brief glimpse, it is enough to be remembered forever.
Pursuing that ordinary musician, what is he doing?
The answer is indescribable throughout his life, but the legend he wrote with music will flow in our hearts and never stop.