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Cai Yizhi's expression at this moment was extremely gloomy, he stared at the gradually setting sun outside the window, and whispered: "Once, our light shone on the entire Hong Kong music scene, and was known as the leader of that era!
Cai Yijie gently rubbed his tired eyes, and tears couldn't help but burst out of his eyes: "Looking back on the past, Sister Mei's mother-like care gave us anonymous young people countless opportunities.
Now that she is far away from us, we young people who have no courage or wisdom can only struggle to survive on the stage and live a life that we fear of being forgotten."
Su Zhiwei didn't say much, just shook his head helplessly, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be more than ten years older than his actual age. The three of them tacitly fell into contemplation, recalling the glorious years of the Grasshopper Band, and that deep nostalgia arose.
In fact, the three young members of the Grasshopper didn't have much to expect at first. They are just three young people who are passionate about music, and after a singing competition, the passion for forming a band ignites in their hearts.
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and casually said the idea of forming a band. Who knew that this was just a children's joke at the beginning, and it became the fuse of fate.
Looking back, when they signed up for the "4th Hong Kong Rookie Singing Contest", the stage suddenly lost power, causing their performance to fail miserably, and they were extremely embarrassed. Just as they were about to leave the stage in despair, there was warm applause and cheers from the audience.
They raised their heads, applause from the judges' bench, and a lady of grace and elegance was looking at them with a smile. This lady is the famous movie star Anita Mui.
Cai Yijie still recalls in disbelief: "If it weren't for that stage accident, if it weren't for Sister Mei's favor for us, we might have missed a crucial turning point in our lives."
At that time, we were all cursing the tricks of fate in our hearts, but who would have thought that it was this seemingly absurd encounter that completely changed the life trajectory of the three Grasshoppers and pushed them on the journey of their music careers.
At that time, the Hong Kong art scene was in its prime, and the queen Anita Mui, with her extraordinary musical taste and excellent vision, discovered the unknown small group on the grasshopper list, and decided to buy their singing rights without hesitation.
The group is composed of three young and enthusiastic musical talents: Cai Yizhi, Cai Yijie and Su Zhiwei.
"Sister Mei's entrustment and expectations for us are deeply imprinted, and we all know that we must do our best to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity no matter what. Cai Yizhi recalled those days with great emotion.
Anita Mui leads by example and teaches well. She not only teaches them music knowledge, but also patiently guides them in their daily lives, using her own experience to guide them on the way forward.
She often reminds us that while music creation is important, the moral cultivation of artists is also essential. Cai Yizhi said.
Under the careful cultivation of Anita Mui, the musical attainments of the three grasshoppers have improved rapidly. In 1988, they released their first self-titled album, Grasshopper, which caused a great sensation when it came out.
"I remember there was a song on that album that was particularly popular and it was called 'Half a Dim Sum'. Su Zhiwei recalled, "At that time, the three of us didn't expect it to be so popular, probably because the melody was simple and easy to understand, and people couldn't help but hum along."
In addition to the excellent quality of the music itself, the handsome appearance and energetic and unique stage performance of the Grasshopper Trio also made them famous and quickly established themselves in the Hong Kong music scene.
"Our music style is sunny and lively, which is very suitable for the aesthetic tastes of the people at the time. Cai Yijie proudly said, "Coupled with the fact that we are young and promising, the stage is endless, and we can control any situation on stage, so we quickly won a large number of loyal fans."
Behind the three grasshoppers, there is also the strong support of the famous Hong Kong musician Luo Wen. It was under Anita Mui's introduction that Rowan met these three promising young people and provided them with all-round guidance.
"Mr. Rowan gave us a lot of pertinent advice. Once, we had an argument over the arrangement of a song, and in the end, Mr. Rowan intervened to make everyone satisfied.
Su Zhiwei said.
Thanks to the great help of Anita Mui and Lo Wen, the Grasshopper Band was able to gradually emerge in the Hong Kong music scene, and then became famous all over the world with the Beyond band!
It's worth noting that although the two bands have their own musical orientations, there are significant differences between the two. Beyond has always adhered to the concept of grandeur and depth and the pursuit of musical artistry, but the Grasshopper's songs have been popular for their easy-to-understand and relatable aesthetic standards for a wide audience.
In this fierce competitive landscape, the Grasshopper Band has won the love of more fans with their popular pop style, and they have successfully won the "Gold Award for the Pop Chart of Music Charts" for six consecutive years, and their prestige is unmatched!
Looking back on those eventful years, Cai Yizhi said with emotion: "If it weren't for the untimely death of Mr. Huang Jiaju, we may still not be able to get rid of the fate of being suppressed. He admits that the Beyond band is indeed a strong team, and their musical achievements are beyond our reach.
However, the Grasshoppers' peak moments didn't last long. In 2003, their mentor Anita Mui unfortunately passed away, which undoubtedly brought a heavy blow to the three grasshoppers.
Cai Yijie recalled: "At that time, we were like birds that had lost our direction, at a loss. Sister Mei is not only our mentor and friend, but also the guiding light on our life path, she taught us how to behave in the world, and her departure has made us fall into a deep confusion.
Without Anita Mui, a strong spiritual leader, the Grasshopper Band's influence in the Hong Kong music scene gradually waned. As new people continue to emerge and the competition becomes more and more fierce, cracks begin to appear in the tacit understanding between the three of them.
Cai Yijie said helplessly: "At that time, we often quarreled over some trivial matters, and finally broke up. ”
In 2000, the Grasshopper trio had to make a painful decision to go their own solo and seek to develop independently. However, Anita Mui's earnest teachings still linger in my ears: "Only the three of you can achieve brilliant achievements if you are closely united, and if you are separated, nothing will be accomplished."
It turns out that the three after flying solo are facing an unprecedented dilemma. Cai Yijie described sadly: "The three of us are like kites with broken strings, fluttering, and we may fall into the abyss at any time.
In the years when they chose to go it alone and stay away from the boom of the mainstream music industry, the Hong Kong music scene was in the midst of a thriving scene of hundreds of schools of thought competing and new talents coming out in large numbers. The Grasshopper Band, which was just at its peak, was ruthlessly eaten away by the emerging trendsetters in an instant, and the once dazzling halo disappeared with the passage of time.
However, in 2005, the once-glittering trio joined forces again in an anticipatory attempt to regain their former glory. However, time flies and the world is unpredictable, and although they have maintained their dedication and hard work after the reorganization, they have not been able to reinvigorate themselves in a new environment.
"The era that belonged to us is long gone, and a new era has quietly arrived. Cai Yizhi said with emotion, "It's only a matter of time before we are completely eliminated."