At the end of the 20th century, pop music in Chinese mainland was in a stage of rapid development. 1989 was a landmark year, and with the deepening of economic reforms, the cultural industry also began to rise rapidly. In this year, Guangzhou, Beijing and other cities became the cradle of pop music, and the influx of new music styles and overseas pop culture made the music market extremely active during this period. It is in this context that many talented artists such as Yang Yuying and others have started their musical journeys.
Yang Yuying, an ordinary girl born in Nanchang, Jiangxi, has shown her love and talent for music since she was a child. Her childhood was full of musical melodies, and at the age of five she had already tried her hand at the kindergarten stage, and her sweet singing voice won the love of teachers and classmates.
"Mr. Yang, this "Embroidered Gold Plaque" should feel its artistic conception with your heart, your voice is born with the power to move people." During a rehearsal for a campus art show, her music teacher encouraged her like this. Yang Yuying humbly accepted the guidance, and her efforts were rewarded, winning the first place in the show, which moved the audience.
With the passage of time, Yang Yuying's music path has become wider and wider. After graduating from high school, she chose a teacher's college, not only because there were professional vocal music courses there, but also because she wanted to pass on the beauty of music to more people in the future. In the four years of college, she not only studied the theoretical knowledge of vocal music, but also devoted herself to the study and interpretation of folk songs, and her voice found the most perfect home in the world of folk songs.
"Yuying, your voice is a gift from God, you should step out of the campus and stand on a bigger stage." On the occasion of graduation, her vocal teacher said this to her. Yang Yuying's inner turmoil is difficult to quell, and she knows that her dreams should not be limited to the four walls of the classroom.
In 1989, in the spring of Chinese pop music, Yang Yuying decided to go to Guangzhou, a place where her musical dream began. Together with a fellow musician, she stepped on the southbound train and entered this new world full of opportunities and challenges with hope.
The reality is far more cruel than she imagined. Although Guangzhou's music market is booming, her distrust of mainland musicians has repeatedly hit a wall. "What we need are singers with market potential, you are not mature enough." Here's what she heard during an interview for a well-known music company.
Frustration and frustration didn't hold Yang back, and she began to look for opportunities in various bars and small performance venues. Every time she stood on the stage, no matter how large the audience was, she sang wholeheartedly, and gradually, her unique voice and sincerity to music touched more and more people.
In the spring of 1992, a new voice competition organized by a well-known music producer changed Yang Yuying's fate. She conquered everyone with the song "Heart Rain", including representatives of music companies that once rejected her. After the competition, she signed with a major record label and officially began her professional singing career.
In the following years, Yang Yuying's music career was in full swing. Her album sales have reached record highs, and her musical style has gradually become an important symbol of Chinese pop music in the 90s. Her songs are frequently played on radio stations, TV shows, and her sweet face and unique musical talent have made her a household name.
The music market is also changing over time. New music styles and new singers are constantly emerging, and although Yang Yuying is still prolific, she is gradually feeling the pressure of the market. Despite this, she did not choose to go with the flow, but stuck to her own musical style and philosophy. She began to dabble more in music production and post-production, hoping to maintain her music career in a more diverse way.
At the beginning of the 21st century, Yang Yuying is no longer the girl who only knows how to sing. In her unique way, she has left an indelible mark on the world of music, while also playing an active role in public life and philanthropic activities. Her music has long since transcended her as a person and has become a part of the memories of many people's youth.
Yang Yuying's story is a story of dreams and perseverance, and she has proved with her life that talent and hard work can overcome all difficulties and prejudices. Her musical journey reminds us that every ordinary beginning can be turned into something extraordinary through relentless pursuit. In this rapidly changing world, Yang Yuying uses her music and life to tell us that true art can not only pass through the tunnel of time, but also leave an eternal echo in people's hearts.