In 2006, Jay Chou and Fei Yuqing collaborated on the song "Thousands of Miles Away", which can be regarded as a "cross-era" collaboration. Not only was this song a "phenomenon", it also contributed to a major discovery: It turns out that Jay Chou can completely pronounce words. S

In 2006, Jay Chou and Fei Yuqing collaborated on the song "Thousands of Miles Away", which can be regarded as a "cross-era" collaboration. This song is not only called "phenomenal", but also contributed to a major discovery: It turns out that Jay Chou can definitely sing a song with deep emotion and clear enunciation!

""Thousands of Miles Away" has exceeded everyone's psychological expectations. The birth of this phenomenal work is not only everyone's recognition of a good work, it also reflects the overflowing value of intergenerational integration in the Chinese pop music world." Recently, it has been quite popular The popular music variety show "The Voice of Chinese Dream: Our Song" (hereinafter referred to as "Our Song") was inspired by "Thousands of Miles Away", chief director Chen Hong said in an exclusive interview with The Paper. This show was also Fei Yuqing's last TV variety show before he closed the show. In the

program, the senior singer and the new singer did not know each other's identity at first. In the blind audition session, senior singers use voice-changing microphones to speak to hide their identities, while new singers need to show their talent to win the favor of their seniors. The two generations of singers sang the same song without being able to see each other. They "listened to the songs to recognize people" to complete each other's selection. They continued to challenge music advancement in team competitions and against contestants, and went to the peak showdown together.

Chen Hong said that he hopes that through such a program, he can build a bridge and platform to promote the cooperation between two generations of artists and reshape the value of golden songs in the Chinese music scene. He also believes that through such a program, more phenomenal songs will be born, allowing Chinese music and Chinese singers to Maintain a sense of youth and sing like a youth.

Xu Weizhou and Fei Yuqing

have aired three episodes, and "Our Song" is getting better and better. In the third episode of the program, the second group of guests also made their debut. Old seniors include Na Ying, Huajian Zhou, Tanya Tsai, and Huang Kaiqin. New singers include Xiao Zhan, Ayunga, Li Ziting, and Jiang Yiqiao. After the third episode of the program was broadcast, the ratings were 1.391, successfully breaking 1. The main reason was also because of the participation of "top artist" Xiao Zhan. How popular Xiao Zhan is now, you can tell just by looking at the investment promotion conferences of various major TV platforms not long ago. Almost every program is trying to invite Xiao Zhan, but it is unimaginable that Xiao Zhan will participate in "Our Song" first. It can be seen that "Our Song" has the same appeal to new and old artists. Xiao Zhan's performance on the show did not disappoint. In the first blind audition, Na Ying and Tanya Chua expressed unanimous recognition of Xiao Zhan's voice. A program format like

is not actually about how novel or unexpected it is, but that the singers can return to singing themselves after stripping off their halo. They are strangers to each other because of a "wall", but because of the music Being familiar with each other, music has become the most direct bridge. In this process, the concept of stage and off stage is weakened. The stage singers and the audience become one, and the sense of immersion is natural.

Fei Yuqing and Xu Weizhou's "One Cut Plum", Li Hackin and Zhou Shen's " Half Serenade ", and for example, Ren Xianqi and Liu Yuning 's " Heart Is Too Soft ", Luo Qi and Little Ghost 's " "Come Back", "The Original Me" by Tanya Chua and Jiang Yiqiao, "Follow the Feeling" by Na Ying and Xiao Zhan... The old singers have retained the texture of classic songs, and new artists have given the songs a more personal atmosphere.

It’s like being a teenager born in the 2000s and meeting the late autumn in my memory. The chorus of Rocket Girls 101 Li Ziting and Huang Kaiqin is ear-burning and full of golden song feelings.

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This is a program with a strong sense of ritual

The Paper News : What are the difficulties of intergenerational communication programs? What are the challenges faced by this show?

Chen Hong: The difficulties of intergenerational communication programs mainly include the following two points.

First of all, it is no exaggeration to say that the music system of our program can be said to be the most complex among the current music programs. "Our Song" opens up diversity in the time dimension, precisely because the music cultures of the two eras hope to have the most perfect dialogue and integration on the stage, which also brings about more complex running-in, understanding, and re-creation of each other.The two generations of musicians in our program pursue almost demanding perfection in repertoire and style, so they put forward higher requirements for the music creation of the program. Our music team is responsible for communicating and coordinating with the two artists at the same time. Whether it is song themes, repertoire, tonality, style, stage presentation, or interpretation effects, they must pass two thresholds to meet the recognition and needs of two generations of musicians. It can be said that this process requires not only the IQ of music, but also the emotional intelligence of communication.

Secondly, our program is a program full of "ceremony". When new singers and senior singers compete and sing together on the same stage, everyone will feel that this is a fusion of the old and the new, a ceremony of handover between the old and the new. It also means that with the efforts of generations of Chinese musicians, our Chinese music There are successors and flourishing. How to strengthen this sense of ritual has also become our goal. Therefore, through the joint efforts of all directors, you can see groups of master-disciple groups formed spontaneously. Each group becomes more than just a singing group, they are more like a community of destiny and a musical family.

The Paper : At this stage, the audience is tired of competition-type music reality shows, but interactive music programs that can cause the whole audience to sing are still very popular. What do you think of this phenomenon?

Chen Hong: Most of today’s music programs are looking for recognizable singles and singles with a sense of the times, but they ignore the sound of a “dual-channel” resonant combination. There are very few programs to create and create This recognizable combination, and such a program, produces a unique aesthetic that is a wonderful combination of retro and popular, youthful and classic, inheritance and breakthrough, which is very unique in both the music market and music programs. Charm and style.

The Paper : From a production perspective, how to make the audience have more participation and presence in the program?

Chen Hong: "Our Song" is a program with a strong sense of ritual. Strong lighting, contrasting choreography, and magnificent music all reinforce and shape this audio-visual impression for you. Just like our logo "Y". This Y, firstly, symbolizes fusion. Two generations of musicians came from two branches, one left and one right, and finally reached the same destination. The second is to symbolize affirmation, "Yes". After the singing is completed, the two generations of musicians make a two-way selection and press the "Y" confirmation key at the same time, and the combination will take effect. The third symbol is youth, "Young". The combination is new, the melody is ageless, and the music creates a new feeling through a new arrangement and a new interpretation. At that moment, you will find that music does not have an era, you have entered a brand new era.

zhou Huajian, Jiang Yiqiao

At the same time, "Our Song" is a program that weakens the concept of on and off stage. The singer takes the stage with unknowns and curiosity, showing the most real side of the singer outside of singing. So everyone can see the singers on the stage who are not so stereotyped. They can't hide the various facial expressions, and even the body language of bending over and kneeling. This unexpected state gives the stage an unprecedented new look. Real vitality.

At the recording site, we also divided the audience into age groups of 60, 70, 80, 90, and 00 to measure the support rate of audiences of all ages for classic songs, adapted songs, and Chaoyin interpretations.

The Paper : What is the standard for selecting guests?

Chen Hong: This time, senior singers and new singers from different music fields can gather together on this stage, not only because they all have superior singing skills, but more importantly, they are also "capable people" in the singing industry. , they have different musical abilities, such as "King of Golden Melody Singer", "Queen of Songs", "Rock Heroine", "Hip-Hop Young Marshal", "Prince of Love Songs", etc. Each of them has different music labels, which also made the program a success. The diversity and viewability make every performance full of expectations.

The Paper : After all, we have to cooperate with the new generation. Will the seniors have any concerns when inviting them?

Chen Hong: Now, half of the recording of the program has been completed. Judging from the recording results, we are delighted to see that the sparks between the two generations of musicians can be so rich and gorgeous, and there is no strangeness at all that we worried about in advance. , indifference and incomprehension. What surprised us especially this time was the recognition and participation of the senior singers in the program. For example, before communicating with Teacher Na Ying in the early stages, we already knew that she had declined many invitations to singing competitions and was very nervous. However, on the contrary, Teacher Na Ying readily agreed to such a form of competition. She believes that devoting herself wholeheartedly to music creation with young people and standing in front of the audience with a transformed attitude and a new look is actually the best test and explanation for a singer to give herself. At that moment, we felt really excited.

Xiao Zhan, Na Ying

The Paper : There are also many young people who watch this program because of Xiao Zhan. After he finished recording this episode, what is your personal feeling towards him? Can you reveal some behind-the-scenes tidbits?

Chen Hong: Xiao Zhan successfully broke out of the industry this year with the role of Wei Wuxian in "陈情令" and became a new niche in the film and television industry. It can be said that Xiao Zhan is now a "top artist". As a top artist, Xiao Zhan's performance in the show really surprised us.

When participating in "Our Song", Xiao Zhan also said that his biggest change was that he became more confident. Because in the past, Xiao Zhan actually sang more lyrical songs. The warmth of his voice was enough, but the diversification part had not been fully developed. However, in the contact and communication with Teacher Na Ying, and with the continuous guidance of his predecessors, With encouragement, Xiao Zhan also began to step out of his comfort zone and accept some new musical elements, which refreshed all the audiences and celebrities at the scene. In addition, I can reveal to you that we found him to be an extremely hard-working young man who loves music. Because his schedule is very full, but as long as he walks on stage, he will definitely give us a performance of at least 80 points. It can be seen that he has not forgotten to practice and made full preparations during his busy work.

The Paper : This is also Fei Yuqing’s last variety show before he closes the show. Will he behave differently during the recording process?

Chen Hong: Originally, November 7th was Fei Yuqing’s last concert, but because he had already reached an agreement with our Oriental TV , he postponed the time of closing the venue a little later. , dedicated the last program he participated in before retiring from the music scene to Dragon TV, so we are also very lucky that because of this promise, we have more opportunities to watch his stage performances.

was as elegant and humorous as ever during the recording process. He collaborated with Xu Weizhou's "Qingfeng Xu Lai" group " You Are My Eternal Nostalgia ", which left a deep impression on people. There is a little tidbit. After the show was broadcast, the original singers of this song, Japan's Chuck and the Birds, also called Uncle Fei and expressed their intention to come to the scene to support the show.

Inspire singers’ curiosity and desire for innovation

The Paper News : There were not only adaptations of familiar hits such as "Come Back", "Heart Is Too Soft" and "One Cut Plum", but also "Don't Call Me Da Vinci" and "Love is a Circle". Repertoire for new and old singers to challenge themselves is presented. Can you talk about the considerations that went into choosing the chorus songs?

Chen Hong: The selection of the chorus of "Our Song" is actually a challenge. The chorus is a key to unlocking the two generations, and it is also the driving force for the two generations of musicians to step out of their "comfort zones." Singing new songs and singing new songs is the basic starting point of our creation, so you can see, for example, " Wild Wolf Disco" brought by Qin Shen Shen Group (Hacken Li, Zhou Shen) and a number of outstanding songs full of Internet sense. Performance. But behind the show, how to convince a mature artist to touch the "unfamiliar area of ​​music" that he has never been exposed to before is one of the problems faced by the director team.We gave each artist detailed program concept output, arrangement style explanation, and stage style setting in advance, which stimulated the curiosity and desire for innovation of each singer.

Zhou Shen and Li Hackin

The Paper : Can Zhou Shen and Li Hackin tell some of their behind-the-scenes stories?

Chen Hong: When the blind dubbing was completed, Teacher Li Hackin had doubts about his partner. There was a certain gap in both tonality and singing style. However, just like their final performance in the show, like this The gap has become a "natural" complementarity, and the two have become good mentors and friends not only on the stage, but also in private.

As you can see, the Cantonese hit "Chasing" performed by Hacken Lee and Zhou Shen received numerous praises from netizens. Later, when preparing for "Moonlight Serenade", the two worked even harder to practice, and Hacken Lee acted as the Zhou Shen became Zhou Shen's mentor and friend and corrected Zhou Shen's Cantonese pronunciation. Zhou Shen also took notes in Cantonese seriously, and the atmosphere was full of joy.

The Paper : Many people commented that they like to watch this program because it returns to the song itself. Two generations have their own different understandings around a song. What moved you the most about this show? Which song or combination are you particularly impressed by?

Chen Hong: I think this program is an attempt at "fusion" and "appreciation". Although there is a gap in age and experience between role model artists and new generation musicians, their views on music are not opposite. Therefore, we hope that through such integration and reference, the art and ethics of role model musicians can be enhanced. Accomplishments are reflected through the mirror of new singers, allowing the talents and attitudes of new singers to emerge through collaboration with role model musicians. Viewers in front of the TV can also have "mirror reflections" through the program and understand their own lives and intergenerational communication. We also believe that this kind of "integration" and "appreciation" will also have an activating and revitalizing effect on popular music.

Personally, I still have a soft spot for "Chasing" by Hacken Li and Zhou Shen. Later you will also see that the collaboration between Tanya Tanya and Ayunga also has great highlights.

Another thing I want to say is that there will be more changes and combinations in the competition system of the show, so there will be more "king bomb" combinations in the future as the show progresses. very interesting.

Ayunga, Tanya Tanya