Back then, the legend of Phoenix, as a leader in the Chinese pop music scene, was questioned by everyone and was ruthlessly labeled as "earthy". However, Han Hong's evaluation of the Phoenix Legend is undoubtedly true - today they have successfully shaken off the old shell of the past, flapped their wings and soared, and once again shined on the stage of art with a new look!
Their latest masterpieces, "Under the Sea" and "Mountains and Rivers", are all eye-catching. The song "Under the Sea" has a beautiful melody and deep and philosophical lyrics, like a warm sunshine that illuminates the light of hope in the hearts of those who feel hopeless about life. The unwavering faith and courage conveyed in the song seem to whisper to everyone who listens: "Please don't give up, because the dawn is waiting for you ahead."
And "Mountains and Rivers" is like a majestic picture, which is exciting. When we were surprised to find that the lead singer of this song was Zeng Yi, it suddenly dawned on us that the legend of the phoenix had already broken out of the cocoon into a butterfly and become a real phoenix, spreading its wings and soaring in the sky of art. This song vividly depicts a magnificent social picture, showing the spirit of dominating the world and living endlessly. Zeng Yi's voice is like a paintbrush, swaying freely, embellishing this picture scroll more colorful.
The difficulty of singing this work is so high that it can no longer be easily performed in KTV as usual.
The legend of Phoenix, which was once questioned as "earthy", has finally climbed to the peak of art after years of tempering and precipitation. They demonstrated a broad vision and exceptional craftsmanship that delighted and amazed the audience. This is also Han Hong's evaluation of insight into world affairs - "Today's Phoenix legend has embarked on another broad road in life." ”
Dating back to 1997, Shenzhen is a city full of mystery and charm. At that time, the young and handsome Zeng Yi wore a handsome leather jacket and heroically stood on the stage of the "Golden Age" song and dance hall to take on the important role of music director. Linghua, on the other hand, is a talented newcomer with musical dreams, and can only temporarily serve as Zeng Yi's backing dancer and singer here.
Although there is a gap between the identities and status of the two, Zeng Yi's innate keen eye made him quickly perceive Linghua's extraordinary singing talent. In the face of this rare talent, Zeng Yi did not feel any jealousy or self-preservation, but firmly decided to fully support Linghua and help her realize her music dream.
Mr. Zeng Yi's mind is like a vast ocean, without the slightest concern or restraint. It is this open-mindedness that has laid a solid foundation for the deep friendship between the two artists. He never saw Reika as a threat or a competitor, but wholeheartedly wanted to help her realize her musical dreams.
Ms. Linghua naturally seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She is hardworking, tenacious, and takes on every job without complaint. With Mr. Zeng Yi's sincere appreciation and full support, the two finally co-founded a new music group "Cool Fire", opening a new chapter in their music career.
One is a rising star with dreams and courage, and the other is a seniors with unique vision and joy of helping others. In this way, they became acquainted with music and ignited the first fire of their music career. And this blazing flame will continue to burn, illuminating their future music path.
Looking back at the recent high-profile new works "Under the Sea" and "Mountains and Rivers", we can't help but think of the stage when we once questioned their "earthy taste". It was undoubtedly a challenging time, and the criticism from the outside world came like a storm, and they felt pressured.
In order to break through this dilemma and get rid of the label of "earthy", the Phoenix Legend team can be described as unremitting efforts. They did their best to create "Moonlight on the Lotus Pond" with a strong Chinese charm, hoping to show an elegant and atmospheric artistic taste.
At first, the well-known musician He Muyang warmly invited Ms. Linghua to record his "The One Who Misses You" alone. Faced with such a rare opportunity, many people are eager to take it. However, Ms. Reihua did not hesitate to decline the invitation. She firmly stated that she and Mr. Zeng Yi are partners who fight side by side, an inseparable whole, and no real success can be called without either party.
Hearing Ms. Linghua's impassioned words, He Muyang fell into deep thought. In the end, he had to rearrange the song and name it "Over the Moon" to better fit the compositional characteristics of the musical pairing.
This decision not only brought Ms. Linghua and Mr. Zeng Yi to a higher level on the road of music, but also injected a deeper connotation into the friendship between them.
However, we must recognize that reality is often cold and challenging. Although "Moonlight on the Lotus Pond" undoubtedly shows the Phoenix Legend's firm belief and hard work in artistic innovation and aesthetic improvement, the more general view is that it is still regarded as a work that has not completely broken away from the "rustic" brand.
In the face of such a predicament, Phoenix Legend still maintained a very low-key and humble attitude, bravely welcoming and accepting all this.
After all, the broad masses of people have a unique and profound understanding and appreciation of music, and their aesthetic vision is by no means superficial on the surface. In order to get closer to those who love music, Phoenix Legend even took the initiative to participate in the experience of farm life, showing their peaceful acceptance of the word "rustic" through practical actions.
When we talk about the journey of the Phoenix Legend working together and forging ahead, how can we ignore the time when they supported each other and helped each other in the most difficult and difficult times? Those years were full of hardships, and they often faced the dilemma that their most basic survival needs could not be met, and they could only rely on Zeng Yi to borrow money to survive.
However, whenever the borrowed money came back into his hands, Zeng Yi never had the idea of owning the wealth alone. On the contrary, he always does not hesitate to share with Reihua, allowing both parties to decide together how to use these precious resources.
In a public talk show, Linghua fondly recalled: "When we borrowed money, it was distributed fairly according to proportion, and now that we have the benefits, we still share the fruits of success according to the agreed rules." ”
"After all, the success of the Phoenix Legend is inseparable from the joint efforts of you and me, and without the dedication and contribution of both parties, we would not have been able to reach today's heights. Linghua sincerely said that her words were full of deep emotion.
This tradition of "five-five accounts" was established by Zeng Yi himself as early as the early days of the group's establishment, and he silently interpreted his sincere respect for Linghua with his practical actions. Even in terms of stage performance, Zeng Yi has put in far more effort than Linghua, and he has never praised Linghua excessively or criticized harshly, and has always supported her with an equal attitude.
It is precisely because of this tolerant and magnanimous outlook on life that they have been able to fight more and more courageously on the road of art, and finally achieved today's brilliant achievements. This tree of friendship thrived in the wind and rain, and the unremitting struggle for a common ideal finally bore sweet artistic fruits.
If you want to delve into the twists and turns of Phoenix Legend's journey from the origin single "Above the Moon", I am afraid you have to start with their hit song becoming the background music of China Mobile's ringtone commercial. It was already in 2006, and China Mobile had a unique vision to tailor a wonderful CRBT advertising MV for this song, thus giving the song a high honor and praise.
At the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala the following year, Phoenix Legend was honored to be invited to sing this popular masterpiece on this stage that attracted national attention. The melodious and moving melody of "On the Moon" and the easy-to-understand lyrics made this song quickly popular and widely known throughout the country in a very short period of time. After enjoying this song, people's impression of this musical group is naturally unforgettable.
Phoenix Legends didn't rest on their laurels, and they followed suit with a series of equally popular hits, such as "Lang's Temptation", "Free Flight" and many more, further cementing their position in the music scene. However, before that, they did have a hard time. During that time, the embarrassment of life even reached a point where even the basic food and clothing problems could not be solved, and he could only rely on Zeng Yi to raise funds from place to place, and even borrowed money to survive.
At that time, they were looking forward to becoming famous by participating in Zhejiang Satellite TV's talent show "Avenue of Stars", so as to regain the spark of their music dreams.
As expected, the resilient team eventually won the runner-up title in that year's competition with their outstanding acting ability and outstanding singing talent, laying a solid foundation for a brilliant future path.
From the initial lack of attention, to the later singing on the streets, Phoenix Legends have written their own life chapter step by step with their unwavering perseverance and love for music. Although this road was full of ups and downs, it also allowed them to gradually grow, keep honing, and finally climb to the top of their careers.