1981 (Mon)
We have officially entered the 1980s and continue to study a variety of Cantonese popular slow songs. After entering a new era, Hong Kong's local creativity is amazing, and the number of creations is far more than that of adaptations. Of course, this is just talking about slow songs, in terms of fast songs, I have shared with you before, and this is still the era when there are more songs to be adapted.
Going into a new decade does not mean that the influence left by the previous decade can be washed away immediately, everything is transforming, so many wonderful works that have emerged, they still retain some of the taste of the seventies in all aspects, but this does not mean that there are any problems, but it is clear that not only the creator needs time, the audience needs more. It is true that a new group of fans is slowly growing up, but the culture cannot be transformed overnight. Besides, how impressive people are of the seventies!
Impression - Music: Xu Guanjie Lyrics: Peter Li, Xu Guanjie Singing: Xu Guanjie
This song may be the one with the highest cover rate of Xu Guanjie's works. After so many years, Xu Guanjie's talent is still so unlimited, in these years, in his slow songs one after another, it is difficult to compare which one is better. "Impression" takes us into the 80s on the timeline, but the overall structure, wording, and feelings are left in the seventies, but this does not affect the popularity of the song, or whether it is good or bad. But this phenomenon is hidden in the killing machine, because regardless of the annual calendar, monthly calendar, consumer crowd is changing, does the song need to change?
But so what? By this time, the song god Xu Guanjie was already a generation of grandmasters. He and Gu Jiaxuan led the explosion of the entire Cantonese pop song, changed the Cantonese song, and even changed the future fate of Chinese pop music, as a lyricist and composer, who can disagree? As a singer and idol and superstar, he is also a leader, always in the climax, and only one Rowan can challenge his position. When it comes to music and imagery, he is close to the people and has no shelf. Then he still has time to become a big-selling movie actor, Xu Guanjie is a big movie star. As a superstar, the dragon phoenix in the world, he is high above, can you ask for more?
Pearl of the Orient - Music: Gu Jiaxuan Lyrics: Zheng Guojiang Singing: Zhen Ni
On the other side of this musical empire, Gu Jiaxuan and Xu Guanjie face the same reality. The creative ability of both of them is still very tenacious, and with so much experience, they have been appreciating in all aspects. But the times are really changing, but sometimes the top management of the TV station does not realize it, and they continue to ask Brother Xuan to continue the theme song of the same type in the previous era.
This does not mean that Brother Xuan has not sought change, in fact, we all hear his music changing, even if like his personality, the change is more gentle and swallowing, it is a slow transformation. As for why "Pearl of the Orient" did not fully enter the songs of the eighties, it is not that there is something wrong with the music songs themselves, but because of the lyrics and singing. Sir Zheng successfully gave Zhen Ni a song that belonged to Zhen Ni, "Under the Lion Rock", but as a good lyricist would do, according to the plot of the "Road Ahead" TV series, he wrote a little sadness. Therefore, although the theme song "Pearl of the Orient" has a new meaning, on the whole, it still does not completely leave the 1970s.
Red Cotton - Music: Chung Zhaofeng Lyrics: Zheng Guojiang Sing: Rowan
On the concept album Hui, Rowan continues to innovate. According to his personal understanding of flowers, he feels that it is best to express it with music that feels strong in China. So in the album, again, one song after another broke through, some of which came from the Chinese charm, but it was very foreign. But perhaps for commercial reasons, there are still a few songs that retain the Rowan style that has always been loved by listeners. Chung Zhaofeng and Zheng Guojiang did not disappoint fans: strong, big pattern, big arrangement, big mood, with Rowan's big voice, "Red Cotton" is a good song among good songs.
But it's that question again, how do you look at it, it still belongs to the previous era. Fortunately, Rowan is already in the eighties in the other songs on the album and on another album, so his artistic crisis is not so big!
Recitation of Qin En – Music: Yang Jijian Lyrics: Yang Jijian Singing: Chen Baiqiang
Chen Baiqiang was the first successful new idol in the 1980s, although technically, he released his first solo album in 1979. In terms of generations, in fact, Tan Yonglin and Zhong Zhentao both entered the industry earlier than him, but in their personal capacity, Danny (Chen Baiqiang) was earlier than them. In 1981, his popularity was not weak at all, even if it was not as strong as xu Guanjie's time. He is also a handsome, talented young Male Singer of Hong Kong, and he is also a singer-songwriter. Respectively, chen may be the first rich boy, who is red in the image of a weak scholar, so it is very fresh, but the production team obviously does not dare to give him 100% creative freedom. This song is a good example. New to new pork!
Despite this, "Nian Qin En" is still very popular, which is very suitable for Danny's well-behaved boy image. And he said to me privately that the big star of Cantonese opera and the big idol of my childhood, Lin Jiasheng, taught him to sing. It's not surprising at all, after you learn how thick his family base is. So in this song that still belongs to the feeling of the seventies, you will hear the skills of Lin Jiasheng's predecessors. Of course, Rowan also more or less influenced the early Chen Baiqiang, but I absolutely believe in this lin jiasheng story! Danny is really a very cute person, a person who gives truth, goodness and beauty, and loves warm in his heart!
"Give truth, goodness and beauty, and love warms in the heart."
A bit like a couplet, this pair of song titles are more heartfelt, in a very seventies direction and taste!
Happy Everything – Maggie Moon, Black/Stephens
Lyrics: Zheng Guojiang Singing: Ye Liyi
Following the power of the "Shanghai Beach" trilogy, Francis Ye Liyi found herself suddenly transforming from a good singer who sang English songs to a Cantonese pop female singer of the same level as Zhen Ni and Xu Xiaofeng. Francis, a brave warrior of life, was very healthy at the time, and the cancer demon had not yet come to the door, but she was already a female haojie who was not afraid of heaven, just like the magnolia in her song. She is strong, righteous and full of vitality. So, in the end, the Cancer Demon is not her opponent!
When you know this former policewoman, a very westernized talented woman, you will find a heart full of warmth and love. So, I'm pretty sure she never felt like she needed to fight the other two female singers for fame.
Although life is very westernized, although it is true that in 1980, cantonese pop songs became popular, but in terms of music, she has become accustomed to the previous popular singing voice. She has a bit of a situation similar to Rowan's, but she doesn't have Rowan's changeable personality, so going into the eighties, there is a certain challenge to Ye Liyi.
And taste is also an important factor, this small work of a british singer who is not popular is indeed very warm and good, but it is still a tune full of seventies feelings. Although I personally think it is nice to have Rowan sitting in line and helping her sing harmonies, it is not a matter of the eighties in terms of style.
Love warms in the heart - Music: Gu Jiaxuan Lyrics: Huang Xia Sing: Zheng Shaoqiu, Li Zhiling
In the TV series "Rogue Emperor", the scene where the elderly Zheng Shaoqiu and the old Li Siqi are finally reunited, I don't know how many tears were murdered, including mine! Tears of happiness, tears of regret, tears of helplessness. This is the second choral song to enter our study, and it is not weaker than "When Man Sheds Tears on the Journey", although perhaps not as good as the former in business. But what is so-called, it is not tired of hearing!
This scene also follows some musical routines, so it is particularly touching. But without these two such powerful and superb actors, more special routines are useless. Qiu Guan and Li Siqi, really have nothing to say, the drama is too good! So, you say, how can "Rotation" be cut off? They were really hot in all aspects!
Impact - Music: Gu Jiaxuan Lyrics: Huang Xia Sing: Zhen Ni
Destiny - Music: Gu Jiaxuan Lyrics: Huang Xia Sing: Zhen Ni
The other pair, "Impact" and "Destiny", after the two kings and one queen, Zhen Ni "returned" from Taiwan to Hong Kong, did not lag behind a little, and every attack was strong. There was a career, there was love, Zhen Ni was simply in the top of the world in our eyes at that time.
Because the two belong to the same domineering singer (The No. 6 decrypted by the Wishing Artist), the general Rowan fans, usually are Zhen Ni fans, I am no exception, so of course, I will receive them all! I remember I was rehearsing the musical "West Side Story" abroad while secretly using my Sony Walkman to listen to Zhen Ni's "Shock", which was really bold and culturally really impactful! Young people, don't learn!
The two theme songs, while without any flaws, still don't lead us into the style of the 1980s! Left behind in the '70s, it's not too bad, and I've already said in my last post that there are a lot of possibilities that would be like this. At that time, everyone did not take this matter to heart, but it turned out to be really worth paying attention to, because I didn't expect the back wave to come so quickly!
Honorable Mentions Honors:
His Life - Music: Gu Jiaxuan Lyrics: Zheng Guojiang Singing: Lin Zixiang
Qianying - Music: Cai Fenghua Lyrics: Caron Singing: Cai Fenghua
Passerby - Music: Gu Jiaxuan Lyrics: Deng Weixiong Singing: Kwan Ju Ying
Old Dreams Don't Need to Remember - Music: Huang Xia Lyrics: Huang Xia Sing: Lei Anna
It was a good thing to publish uncle Xia's more and more works composed by himself at that time. "Old Dreams Don't Have to Remember" is a song that belongs to his extremely popular songwriting, but it is not his best lyrical work. But the whole society has not fully entered the new era, and it is okay to be nostalgic. Such a talented person loves to drink. Those of us who are inferior to him must abstain!