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preface
In the Chinese music scene, when Ye Bei's name is mentioned, many people will think of those melodies that touched people's hearts in the era of campus folk songs.
She used to be the "goddess" of the old wolf, Xu Wei's musical confidant, and even let the long-disappeared Pu Shu return to the stage for her.
However, in this era of "traffic is king", some people compare her with the so-called "Internet celebrity" and even question her achievements.
Is Ye Bei really not as good as an "Internet celebrity"? What ups and downs has this singer who has sung the memories of countless people's youth?
Musical Wonders in a small bar
In Beijing in 1994, on an ordinary night, in an inconspicuous small bar, the young Gao Xiaosong overheard a clear and moving female voice.
This voice belonged to Ye Bei, who was still studying at the Central Conservatory of Music at the time. Gao Xiaosong was deeply attracted by this sound, as if he had discovered an unpolished musical diamond.
This chance encounter became the starting point of Ye Bei's music career. Gao Xiaosong invited Ye Bei to record a few demos for the album "Youth Without Regrets" that he was preparing.
Although contact was lost for a while after that, this voice lingered in Gao Xiaosong's mind.
Two years later, when Gao Xiaosong was looking for a suitable singer for "Youth Without Regrets", he tried many voices, but always felt that he lacked that special texture.
Eventually, he remembered the pure female voice he had heard in the small bar. In this way, Ye Bei was found again and officially started her musical journey.
In 1996, the album "Youth Without Regrets" came out, and Ye Bei's voice spread all over the country through this album. The songs she sang such as "Youth Without Regrets", "The Age of Fluttering White Clothes" and "After the Rain in B Minor" have become the mark of youth in the hearts of young people in that era.
Especially in "After the Rain in B Minor", Ye Bei's interpretation makes people feel as if they are in a small village after the rain and feel the fresh and humid air.
From discoverers to indie musicians
With the success of "Youth Without Regrets", Ye Bei quickly became a representative of campus folk songs. She is known as the "only female voice of campus folk songs" and frequently participates in various performances and commercial activities.
However, Ye Bei in this period is more known as a singer of Gao Xiaosong's works, and has not yet fully demonstrated her musical talent.
In 1999, Ye Bei ushered in an important turning point in her music career. She released her debut album "The Age of Innocence" and officially debuted in the music scene as an independent musician. This album not only shows Ye Bei's unique music style, but also establishes her status in the Chinese music scene.
After entering Warner Records, Ye Bei, along with Pu Shu and Yin Wu, was known as the "Three Primary Colors of the Wheat Field". They released three albums, known as "white", "blue" and "red", symbolizing the harvest scene of wheat fields. During this period, Ye Bei has changed from a simple singer to a full-fledged music creator.
Ye Bei's music style has always maintained a rare purity and cleanliness. Whether it is the early "Age of Innocence" and "Pisces", or the later "The Depths of Happiness" and "The Freedom I Want", her music presents a quality that is beyond the times.
Even in the impetuous business environment, Ye Bei's music still maintains its original intention and has become a pure land in the hearts of listeners.
Fade out of the music scene and return to the stage
In 2005, when Ye Bei's music career was in full swing, she made a surprising decision: fade out of the music scene and return to school to continue her studies.
This decision made many people feel sorry, thinking that if Ye Bei continued to focus on her music career, she would likely become a diva in the folk music world.
However, Ye Bei's choice reflects her unique understanding of life and music. Rather than giving up on music entirely, she chose to live with it in a freer and purer way.
On social media, she shares her daily life, playing the piano, planting flowers, practicing calligraphy, and integrating music into her daily life.
In 2017, Ye Bei released a new album "Falling in Love with You on the Wandering", which is her important work after many years.
What is surprising is that many heavyweights in the music industry, such as Gao Xiaosong, Lao Wolf, Pu Shu, Zheng Jun, Xu Wei, Xiao Ke, Zhang Yadong, etc., all came to stand for Ye Bei.
Variety Singer
Although Ye Bei is known as a folk singer, her musical talent is much more than that.
In 2006, she participated in Hunan Satellite TV's program "Fame Shock", which is somewhat similar to the current combination of "Singer" and "God's Voice". In the show, Ye Bei shows an amazing diversity of music.
Each episode has a different theme, in which Ye Bei tried a variety of music styles, from rock to opera, from popular to pop, and even sang Jolin Tsai's "Thirty-six Strategies for Love". Her performance subverted the perception of the judges and the audience, and won the reputation of "Variety Singer".
The host of the show, Wei Jia, later recalled that among all the contestants, Ye Bei was the happiest one. For her, as long as there is a band and the music she loves, she feels happy. Each episode is an opportunity for her to challenge herself, and she enjoys the process.
This experience exemplifies her pure love for music and shatters stereotypes of folk singers.
Keep making progress and pursue freedom
Although Ye Bei's music career may seem stagnant to outsiders, in reality, she has been improving in her own way.
From not being able to compose at the beginning, to basically writing and composing lyrics and music for later albums, Ye Bei's music creation ability has been significantly improved.
Ye Bei's attitude towards music and life reflects her unique philosophy of life. She believes that life is about walking through small memories and staying in a state of freedom.
Therefore, even if she writes a new song, she is not in a hurry to publish it, but waits until a complete and independent personal concept has been formed, and then decides to release it.
At the end of 2022, Ye Bei participated in the music variety show "Our Folk Songs" for the first time. In the show, she still maintains a simple and elegant image, singing barefoot on the stage.
This scene makes people see that the 50-year-old Ye Bei still maintains the romance of Pisces, as well as the innocence and feelings of the 20-year-old.
epilogue
Ye Bei's attitude towards life has given us a lot of inspiration. She tells us that we don't have to be bound by the expectations of others, but that we should live our truest selves.
Although her musical works are not many, each one is a meticulously crafted treasure. Ye Bei's story tells us that true music will never be overwhelmed by time and trends, but will always be pure and moving, just like her singing.
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