On a sunny afternoon, a melody sounded in my ears, even though it was a note many years ago, but it can still instantly awaken the memories buried in the bottom of my heart. What follows are those familiar and intimate moments, as if you have stepped back in time, taking you back to that simple and innocent era
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Just like Daolang, this musician from Neijiang, in our memory to draw a strong stroke, his music is like a breeze, through the long river of years, quietly affected the lives of countless people, the song "The First Snow in 2002" not only shines on the stage of music, but also has become the common memory of a generation, Daolang, who has been full of love for music since childhood, has finally embarked on a glorious road with his persistent pursuit
But few people know that behind the glamorous and glamorous, Daolang has experienced many ups and downs, which can be traced back to his childhood, the boy from an ordinary farmer's family, grew up in the expectation of his parents, and his parents hoped that he could embark on a stable road, but he did not expect that the seeds of music had already been planted in his heart
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And the real grinding was when he was a teenager, when the brothers quarreled over trivial matters, and the elder brother ran away from home in a fit of anger, Daolang faced not only the pain of losing his family, but also the confusion of life, his heart was full of self-blame, only music became the antidote to healing the soul, at that time, he began to sing in the bar, although only in the dimly lit restaurant, the income was meager, but still could not hide his love for music
When Daolang set foot on the land of Xinjiang, his heart was full of expectations, he believed that the new environment would become a fertile ground for his music creation, in the first days, life was extremely difficult, he experienced countless lonely nights, only a few dollars to survive, music is still his only sustenance, despite the hardships, he still persists, as a voice calling for life
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Just when Daolang was confused, he met Zhu Mei, Zhu Mei's appearance, like a ray of sunshine, warmed his cold heart, gave him unconditional support and understanding, despite the poor living conditions, but Zhu Mei has always been by the side, facing the test of life together, her encouragement made Daolang more determined his music dream, continue to insist on creating, his heart is full of hope
In 2002, "The First Snow in 2002" sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, awakening the hearts of countless people, at that moment, Daolang became the most shining star, the fiery melody drifted in every corner through the radio, and became a common song of the whole people, no matter how busy the days are, you can always stop at a certain moment because of this song and feel the warmth brought by music
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But then, the excitement of intoxication with success is not as full of brilliance as imagined, Daolang is down-to-earth in the music world, and inevitably encounters the sound of doubt, some people accuse him of being too "kitsch", and even belittle his musical value, those voices are pouring like a tide, as if to drown him, Daolang is also mixed in his heart in these comments of high and low, and feels the complexity of music
After the precipitation of time, Daolang gradually clarified the essence of music, in his heart, music is not only applause and applause, it is also the perception and expression of life, the sound of the outside world can not change his love for music, he will strive to continue to pursue the purest art, do not let the evaluation of the public affect his creation
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The retired Daolang did not choose to be completely isolated from the world, he lived with his family, enjoying an ordinary and happy life, his wife Zhu Mei was always by his side, they enjoyed the fun of appreciating music together, and the two daughters were also growing up slowly, carrying their hopes, whether it was the hustle and bustle outside, or the peace of mind, Daolang was thinking about the meaning of music and looking forward to new possibilities in the future
Daolang is still thinking about whether one day it will be shown again in the music world and bring new melodies, he knows that there is no absolute standard for art, and the value of music exists in the hearts of every listener, maybe one day in the future, the magic of that music will burst out again and reoccupy people's hearts
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Daolang's heart has always been full of obsession with music, his experience has taught him that music is the most authentic expression, more powerful than any language, whenever in the dead of night, he will always walk alone to the balcony, gaze at the starry sky, immersed in the surge of inspiration, those twinkling stars fly like musical notes, connecting his infinite vision of the future
He often thinks back to that time in Xinjiang, the wind in a foreign land is a little chilly, but it becomes warm because of the music, every performance of Daolang in the park and on the street is conveying his love for life, he uses his own lyrics and songs to sing loneliness and longing into a kind of courage, and the cheers and applause of the audience have become the motivation for him to persevere, as if he can dispel all the gloom in an instant
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On the road of walking in the music world, Daolang gradually realized that real music is not to cater to the public, but to flow from the bottom of his heart, and he began to try to create more real works, express his inner feelings, and tell about his hardships and perseverance
In those years, he and Zhu Mei have experienced too much, she is not only a lover, but also a bosom friend on Daolang's music road, whether it is the hardships of life, or the bottleneck of music, Zhu Mei is Daolang's most solid backing, every time Daolang feels frustrated, Zhu Mei will always whisper in his ear: "Your music is unique, someone will always understand," this kind of support makes Daolang no longer lonely on the long road of life, and each of his works is full of Zhu Mei's shadow
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In Daolang's musical journey, what is valuable is that he never stops exploring music, although he has experienced the peak of ups and downs, and has also endured pressure from the outside world, he has always had a childlike heart and has the courage to try different styles of tunes, from folk to rock, from tradition to modernity, Daolang is constantly breaking through himself and pursuing the fit of his heart
He understands that music is not only a superposition of melodies, but also a collision of souls, and his songs gradually show a unique personality, which can resonate with listeners, and each new song will trigger people's reflection on life and bring a new emotional experience
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Daolang's music gradually expanded from the general audience to a wider group, and even swept some young people, when he saw young people cover and share his songs, he felt extremely gratified, those notes no longer just echoed in the ears, but flowed into everyone's hearts, playing the music that belongs to their youth
In such a changing era, Daolang has never given up his love for music, in addition to creating in his spare time, he began to try to go into schools, communities, music sharing, everywhere he goes, he will share the story behind it with people, guide them to use music to express themselves, release emotions, so that his musical influence is not limited to records, but also extends to the life of every listener
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He always believes that music is a communication tool for mutual understanding, living in their respective cities, some people may never meet, but in music, everyone can find resonance, the audience chats about Daolang's music, more about stocks and life, as well as those interesting things related to music, Daolang's songs, as if packing youth and dreams into notes, throwing them to every corner
In front of the children, Daolang tells his story, the meaning of music to him, and the ups and downs he has experienced in the pursuit of his ideals, inspiring them to face the challenges of life bravely
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Soon after, Daolang decided to return to the path of creation, this time he is not only for himself, but also for those who pay attention to him, after a few years of precipitation, he wants to release a new album, titled "Return is still a teenager", each song in the album records his growth process, dialysis of the little things in life, he hopes that through this album, he will convey a message that no matter when and where you don't give up your dreams
At the music conference, Daolang shared his journey, he not only talked about the desire to start anew, but also talked about his gratitude to the audience, grateful for their support in his most difficult moment, "I hope my music can resonate with everyone, so that everyone can find their own voice in the melody"
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On the night of the press conference, Daolang took a song "The First Snow in 2002" as the finale, singing with full of true feelings, at the moment when the familiar melody sounded, the audience sang softly along with the song, and the warm atmosphere swept the audience
After the singing, Daolang's eyes were full of tears, his heart was full of emotion, he knew that this time is not the end, but a new beginning, in the future, he will continue to explore more music possibilities, but also will accompany the children to grow up, inherit the enthusiasm and persistence of music, love and faith, in his musical journey will continue to continue
This experience makes Daolang more determined to the future of music, no matter how ups and downs in life, he always has love, continue to move forward, on this road full of unknowns and challenges, he hopes to use music to weave more stories, and share the beauty with every listener, Daolang understands that the essence of music lies in the integration of each other, every melody is the continuation of love, will leave a deep imprint in the bottom of the heart