This summer, I met Liu Xuanting for the first time in Beijing. During the meal, he behaved like a big shy boy, well, a shy big boy who was so white and shiny, he often smiled embarrassedly and didn't talk much, but when it came to music-related topics, it was like being pressed. Move a certain switch on your body and "pop" it, and the whole person becomes more vivid.
So when I finished the meal and walked to the entrance of the mall lobby, Hyun Ting and I chatted about his transfer from Melbourne University to Berkeley Conservatory of Music , and now he is creating ideas , For the current feelings of the current music scene, etc., the boy began to talk about his thoughts-why gave up the more promising profession in the family's eyes, gave up the more opportunities that looked more after the end of the show, how to establish I must take music as my professional goal, and the hard work I have put in it.
Liu Xuanting has a wonderful mixed charm
-on the one hand, he is so humble and knows how to introspect, and he can't wait to communicate his musical ideas with more people; on the other hand, On the other hand, in Liu Xuanting's music, 's "wild" rap and electronic rhythm, and the "lazy" jazz mix and match popular, often appear in the shadows, making people feel like a roller coaster when listening.
He participated in " China New Rap " in 2019,With the original work "Liu Xuan Ting the Unknown", he won the Oceania championship and finally won the national top six. Then he chose to leave the stage temporarily, from the University of Melbourne to Berkeley in three years. Rap lovers to the new generation of singer-songwriters,
He did not rush to sing and perform, but to study with great concentration. It was not until this year that he officially released the first full-creation EP.
Yes, "AFTER GOOD" in 2021 is Liu Xuanting's new life after his first personal work "GOOD" officially released in 2018. means that I will not forget my original intention and grow with me. The feelings afterwards return to the starting point. In this record, we can formally meet a new, vivid, original musician, Liu Xuanting, who has matured through precipitation and brewing.
The first song "GOOD PT2." is a reset and upgrade of the past. It is no longer the greenness of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. Liu Xuanting has become more comfortable. He opened his heart completely and used the work. He unreservedly expressed his true mental journey along the road of since his new rap show became famous, with joy, but more of confusion, struggle, and ultimately firm sobriety.
The lyrics are unfolded in a scene that looks like a drunken fan, with beautiful women like clouds and "brothers" surrounded by countless people singing his famous work "GOOD", but he keeps asking himself ,
"Really GOOD huh?"
really got better?
The answer is obvious,Those moments of applause and money can’t make him happy- "I still want to keep learning, because I want to accumulate more money instead of getting some fast money", "Even if I only sing by myself, I will continue to sing and continue to sing. ", the song is designed with a rich and progressive extension in the structure. Liu Xuanting’s flow is varied, the lyrics are sharp and sharp, breaking the many glitzy appearances of the current rap circle, and he is constantly reviewing and thinking about himself, of which "is really important." It’s her who accompanies you to grow up. The bottle on the table contains the flowers she once gave you." , the natural simplicity is even more moving. The whole song is like a movie about Liu Xuanting’s self-growth. How resisted temporary temptation and pursued the meaning of life, expressing Liu Xuanting's sincerity towards music, he did use better works to prove his sobriety and progress.
"ENERGY" "Can't Learn" continues Liu Xuanting's iconic style as always, the use of psychedelic electronics and Autotune technology broadens the boundaries of creation, powerful rhythmic Rap and full of sexy Tension's fusion of lyrics and themes. Liu Xuanting and LVINo in "ENERGY" are like alien visitors in the future world. They are using musical notes as energy to transform everything in front of them in line with their ideals. "Can't learn" is a sexy confession. Liu Xuanting showed more Have more strength in singing.
"Swing Night" is my favorite, sincere and private work in the whole EP, the two versions form a perfect response and interaction, jazz successfully combined The audience is brought into a gentle and affectionate atmosphere, the beautiful piano flows under the moonlight, and the performance of saxophone carries a trace of sadness.Xingyang drum beats his atrium, and the picture of memories slowly flashes in front of his eyes. From Liu Xuanting's first singing, the listener is brought into a poetic and emotional space—— "I used to love when I was 14 years old. After rock, I chose rap at the age of 18, and I met you at 19, and sing melody at 21." "I want to be responsible for you, so I have to work hard now, I want to promise you a better future, even if you will Take a pity on me" , the boy whispered in the gentle night, slowly telling his story, life, dreams, and the love he never hesitated when he was young.
"I'M NOT THE GUY U WANT" can be seen as an attempt by Liu Xuanting in a brand new field. The unplugged version of the lyric is a challenge to vocal interpretation, a simple and pure guitar solo. Accompanied by the boy’s warm and soft voice, Liu Xuanting proved his depth and breadth as a musician with a relaxed and natural interpretation. His performance in this song is similar to the one in the first song "GOOD PT2." There has been a huge difference in the status, but if we listen to each song in order, we will find that this transition process is natural.
"AFTER GOOD" is a private conversation between Liu Xuanting and himself. A sincere work shared by the audience, as he said, "I used to be Liu Xuanting 886, I hope you like the new one." Choosing to speak only with works on the road of music, 's music style is no longer limited to "rap" itself, but has more possibilities for integration.
Undoubtedly, rap music has influenced too many young people of Generation Z, including Liu Xuanting. They choose to express their lives and thoughts with this kind of music that is extremely public.After the fermentation of domestic rap programs, a large number of rap musicians have poured into the market. However, what followed does not seem to be a "blowout" of a large number of good works, but various "losts" in pursuit of market interests. In such a muddy and sandy environment, Liu Xuanting's choice and his growth in music works have turned into a rare scenery Knowing the "Divine Comedy" of Xiangwen, but through his first personal EP "AFTER GOOD", listening to these six distinctive works, we can find that is now Liu Xuanting's music in creation, production, and singing. With meticulous ideas and solid technology as the base, the singer's extremely sincere and strong emotional expression can easily resonate with the listener, and the many small and delicate details that run through each work make us in his work. , Found the era of physical records in the Chinese music scene, the meticulous ingenuity.
After the Beijing meeting, Xuan Ting and I also had a collaboration. It was a new song "Come back for me" sung by him and Wu Yonghuan HAPPY. This is the capital city. Hyun Ting in the love song sketch has new changes. He also starred in the MV as a cute boy who is a little dull in front of his girlfriend but can talk about his thoughts in the music. The same gave me, and a lot of People feel differently.
The Chinese music scene is under the banner of "creation", but the works produced are just too many dull "replicas". Liu Xuanting, who has just turned 23, has shown his strength step by step. And potential, of course, and his white to glowing appearance! This kind of Liu Xuanting, continue to move forward steadily. The Chinese music world is in need of such a new force. We look forward to more surprises that the singer-songwriter Liu Xuanting will bring.
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