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Taiwanese musical prodigy: The rise of Yin Zhengyang.
In Taiwan in the 80s of the 20th century, it was the moment when pop music flourished.
Different styles of music have sprung up countless tributaries in this land, among which the style dominated by pop ballads is favored by young people.
In the midst of all the rage, there is a young man from Taipei who is known for his unique musical talent, and he is the legendary singer Yin Zhengyang.
Yin Zhengyang, who was born in an ordinary family, has shown extraordinary musical talent since he was a child. During his high school years, he won numerous awards in different types of school music competitions, which gave him a solid musical foundation.
During his college years, Yin Zhengyang was admitted to the Department of Physics of National Central University, but he always regarded music as the primary pursuit in his life.
At university, he was actively involved in various performances and creative activities of music clubs. In particular, the student band he formed won attention with its unique musical style and his mellow and magnetic voice.
After graduating from university, Yin Zhengyang was fortunate to be discovered by a well-known record company. This provided him with a stage to officially showcase his musical talents.
In 80, his first single "Apologies in the Rain" came out, and since then high-quality works have been released. His soulful and natural approach to interpretation is deeply loved by the audience.
In the mid-80s, he made his mark on the Chinese music scene with his modern folk-pop style and became one of the most influential young singers in Taiwan. This is the beginning of Yin Zhengyang's music career to the peak.
"Three Golden Singers": An unrivaled honor
Stepping into the 90s, Yin Zhengyang's prestige can be said to be as breathtaking as Lingnan Peak.
With his outstanding performance in solo competitions, he won the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Singer again in 1991, becoming the first artist to win this award three times, which is also known as his "Three Golden Singers", and truly reached the pinnacle of the Chinese music scene.
For many music fans, the glory of this "Three Golden Singers" is unmatched for the emperor-like status in the music world, representing Yin Zhengyang's superb musical strength and outstanding style.
He interprets the songs in the most natural way, and always brings deep enjoyment and resonance to the listener. This feat has not been broken to this day, which shows the depth of his musical attainments.
It is precisely with this perseverance and sincere musical feelings that he has become a truly recognized legendary superstar in the Chinese music scene.
Buddhist Genius: Yin Zhengyang's Unique Path
Compared with other peers who pursue achievement, Yin Zhengyang treats his career with a more Buddhist attitude, which is also unique to him.
At the height of his career, he chose to retire to the music scene, a move that surprised many. Later in an interview, he said that he needed more time to focus on life itself and family, in contrast to more people in the industry who only focus on career achievements.
Many years later, in a talk show, when the host asked about his choice back then, Yin Zhengyang said that music was just a kind of enjoyment for him, and more important than life was health and networking. This may be the musical philosophy he has adhered to throughout his life.
Although his name is no longer the focus of news coverage, he uses his peaceful attitude to show people that success does not have to rely on fame and fortune, but also needs to be backed by the enjoyment of life. This kind of Buddhist wisdom has also achieved Yin Zhengyang's unique charm as a three-dimensional and complete musician.
Family background and initial challenges
Yin Zhengyang was born into an ordinary Taiwanese working family, and his parents worked hard to raise three children.
Parents attach great importance to their children's education, but due to their busy work, they cannot take care of their children's growth as comprehensively as other families.
Yin Zhengyang showed a passion for music from an early age, but his parents could not afford to hire a teacher to train him in vocal skills. However, parents have always encouraged their children to bury their heads in their studies, believing that they can change their destiny through hard work.
In such an environment, Yin Zhengyang has excellent grades and has a variety of fun. He has participated in various art festivals and competitions at the school since he was a child, and has won many awards for his outstanding vocal talent.
But he knew that his family was limited and he could not take formal vocal lessons like other students. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for him.
Music dreams and practices in college
After graduating from high school, Yin Zhengyang was admitted to the Department of Physics of National Central University. In college, at the height of his adolescent ambitions, his musical dreams did not weaken, but intensified.
Yin Zhengyang joined various music clubs of the university and actively participated in performance competitions inside and outside the university. He met a group of like-minded musicians in the club and formed the first school band.
Although the band was inexperienced, the musical enthusiasm and talent of its members made it gradually popular with its classmates on campus. As the lead singer, Yin Zhengyang led the band with a guitar and fresh singing voice, winning many awards in and out of school, and his music career officially kicked off.
Scout's discovery and signing
Jiang Xin, the queen of Taiwan's music scene, went to the campus of Central University for the first time to participate in a cultural performance, and was deeply moved by Yin Zhengyang's smart performance in the campus singing competition. She immediately invited Yin Zhengyang to join Shanghai Records. This encounter became an important breakthrough in Yin Zhengyang's career.
Shanghai record owner Zhou Tianwang was also quickly attracted by his strength and potential, and signed a two-year record contract with him. This was the first step for Yin Zhengyang, who was still studying at that time, and he was full of excitement and expectation.
Interval in military service: Suspend musical dreams
As soon as he was in his second year of college, Yin Zhengyang was drafted into the army for military service. It was an unpredictable interruption to his music career. But fortunately, Shanghai Records still firmly supported him, and after he was discharged from the army, he unreservedly continued to tailor his musical path.
In the days of the barracks, the flame of music was never extinguished in Yin Zhengyang's heart. He cherishes the connection with his band mates and his imagination of his future musical dreams. Every time he repeats the boring military life, he hopes that the glamorous world of music can usher in him. When he returns, the musical dream will reappear. This is also the motivation that drives him to be more resilient in the barracks.
Return to the music scene: the newcomer's posture stirs up the music world
After Yin Zhengyang was discharged from the army, he began to devote himself to the comprehensive preparation of his singing career. With the support of Shang Yang Records, he went abroad to study vocal and music theory techniques, as well as training in lyrics and composition. Through this period of study and life, he gradually ranked among the top rankings in Taiwan's music scene, and the layering and expressiveness of his voice reached a new height.
Yin Zhengyang made a comeback to the music scene with the album "Apologies in the Rain". The album was full of innovation, and he added a lot of rhythmic and folk elements to the songs, breaking the common genre of love songs in Taiwanese pop music at the time.
As soon as "Apologies in the Rain" was released, it caused a sensation in the entire music scene, and it brought a strong audio-visual impact to the audience, and every emotion flowing in the song seemed to be able to touch people's hearts. Through this album, Yin Zhengyang showed everyone the growth of his musical strength, and also returned to the center stage of the music scene with his own style.
The success of the album and the glory of the Golden Melody Award
"Apologies in the Rain" was a great success, sweeping the top music charts upon release, selling more than 250,000 copies, and he also won the Golden Melody Award for Best Chinese Male Singer and the Golden Bell Award for Best Chinese Male Singer. This is a rare achievement for a newcomer who has just debuted, and it has also made Yin Zhengyang famous overnight and is regarded as the new king of Taiwan's music scene.
In 1998, Yin Zhengyang released his second solo album "Yin Zhengyang's Song", which was dominated by modern rock and roll, and the song arrangement was more layered. It once again performed well in major music award ceremonies, winning Yin Zhengyang the Golden Melody Award for Best Chinese Male Singer for two consecutive years, which also made him the third "second consecutive dominant" Golden Melody Male Singer champion in Taiwan's music scene. His musical strength and popularity soared, and he was recognized as the third Taiwanese "third-level singer" after Zhang Fei and Qi Qin.
Yin Zhengyang's musical style and influence
Unlike the popular love songs of the time, Yin Zhengyang loved experimental music in different genres, and his works combined blues, rock, country and folk elements, and his songs contained a strong emotional texture.
His unique style led to a new wave of Chinese pop music, and many new generations of singer-songwriters were deeply influenced by it.
Vanity Fair's trials and conflicts
However, when Yin Zhengyang's career was going well, he faced countless tests. At the 1997 Golden Melody Awards, he and Zhou Ligong, who was also a newcomer, had an internal conflict because they also won the Best Male Singer Award. Since then, he has also had many disagreements with his agency on the direction of music and business strategy.
In addition, Yin Zhengyang himself is more introverted and does not like to actively participate in various business activities, which also rubs with the company's publicity strategy. After a long period of dispute and tension, he chose to terminate the contract with the original record company and switch to the new owner Guangmei Culture. This experience made him understand more deeply that in Vanity Fair, friendships are often difficult to last, but his musical ideas must be voluntary.
An indifferent attitude towards awards
Stepping into the entertainment industry, Yin Zhengyang quickly rose to prominence in many awards, but he didn't seem to care much about the impact of these halos. In fact, it was with the company of the people around him that he grasped the real kung fu of success.
Although the first Golden Melody Awards were shining, he still chose to keep a low profile and negotiated with the company to withdraw the work to show fairness. In the subsequent awards, he often gave way to his peers, and even won the championship without knowing it, which made him embarrassed. Yin Zhengyang understands that fame and fortune are not everything, and making friends with others is his top priority.
Retreat from the light: the decision to leave the music scene
When Yin Zhengyang's career was in full swing, he chose to say goodbye to the stage, which surprised the outside world. In fact, after years of hard work, he faced health challenges and suffered from asthma.
In addition, the pressure of the aura also made him feel tired. At the same time, the warmth of family brought him a haven of tranquility. After consulting with his family and friends, he decided to retire from the music industry and choose a calmer attitude to take care of himself. Such a decision allowed him to live a peaceful life in the later period and make his life more fulfilling.
The Legend of Yin Zhengyang: The love of life and the attitude of Buddhism
Looking back on Yin Zhengyang's life, whether he was in glory or retiring from life, he showed his love for life.
He is not greedy for vanity, nor is he bothered by prejudice, and faces every stage with a Buddhist mentality. This inner joy keeps him smiling even in difficult times. Because of this, he entered the hearts of the people and became a legend of a generation.
Today, many fans are learning from his concept of life - to maintain peace of mind in the midst of chaos and cherish the loved ones around them. And his musical works have also continued the philosophy of life that he loves for many years.
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