song is an indispensable art for human beings. Each of us has our own unique insights and favorite singers. We may like them not only because of their songs, but sometimes the singers themselves can also bring us touch and inspiration. Beyond bands are one of them.
So, what kind of band is this beyond? Let's analyze it together! The status of
beyond band " hall-level "
Due to the geographical and cultural background, rock music has never been the mainstream force in popular music in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It has always been biased towards the minority, and it has many songs to sing in Hong Kong and even in Hong Kong. The Beyond band, which is quite famous in the Mainland, is a rare exception. Beyond, a rock band from Hong Kong, China, is composed of Huang Jiaju, Huang Guanzhong, Huang Jiaqiang, and Ye Shirong. The band
has always insisted that their members are responsible for creating the melody and arrangement of all works. Their songs involve bringing to art rock, avant-garde rock, folk, hard rock, heavy metal, flamenco, neoclassicism, pop rock, Reggae, Blues, Grunge, Synthesizer Pop, Funk, Psychedelic, Fusion Jazz, Big-Beat, Ambient Music, British Rock, Rap and many other music styles. New music styles are being tried every moment. Therefore, the band is worthy of the word "beyond".
As early as the late 1960s, rock music appeared in the Hong Kong music scene. The Lotus Band teamed by Xu Guanjie and the Playboy Band teamed by Teddy Robin are the representatives. However, these few rock bands mainly sang European and American rock golden songs. There were not many original works and their influence was very limited. They disbanded after a few years.
and Beyond has a different color, allowing people to see their true side and their reflection on society. The band's works are based on realism, and their content often reflects the current social problems and what they see and feel. The works sometimes arouse widespread social discussion.
From the music itself, beyond’s music is greatly influenced by Western pop and rock music. After reading an interview, they have a certain understanding of blues, blues, reggae, heavy metal and other forms of music. Their music style is also taking the route of British rock. In fact, the arrangement of most of their songs is very simple, and many of them use excessive chord progressions, but why do their songs sound good? 1. Nice melody: including guitar lick arrangement and vocal melody writing; 2. good lyrics, true feelings; 3. Fan Erzheng! Their solo blues flavor is very strong, many small jokes are copycat blues classic phrases, and many jokes often appear in songs beyond; 4. The image under the stage is positive.
In my opinion, beyond are all excellent enough, with their own values, and original bands. The genre and the quality of the music are both excellent now. The songs of Beyond have a larger perspective. They are race-related, ideals and unruly, and love, but love is sentimental, not just bitter love. And it’s not or it hurts my heart. Beyond’s love songs always have a stance. I feel that whether a music is good or not is an important indicator (original is even more precious).
If a musician takes the band as a unit, the most important thing is the chemical reaction. 1+1>2 is a good band. If you want to talk about the level of beyond, it's better to entangle the Zeppelin and Floyd who is more psychedelic/magnificent, or who the music of the two is higher or lower. There is no meaning, music that hasn't appeared or has characteristics is a gift from heaven. The above beyond has been done.
Just like no one would say that Jin Yong is the best writer in China, better than Cao Xueqin, and no one would say that there is a moonlight in front of the bed, and it is suspected that frost on the ground is the best Tang poetry, but so what, they are not great ? Wherever there are Chinese, there is Jin Yong and Jingyesi. I think the same is true for beyond!
1987-1988, forced to change the genre
In 1986, Beyond self-funded and published "Goodbye Ideal" cassette. In 1987, "Waiting Forever" and "Dancing Girl Arab" were launched successively. Although these three wonderful albumsAlthough it has slightly attracted some attention, it should not be too much to describe it as annihilation of the army. Compared with their efforts, the gains are definitely almost negligible.
So, starting from "Modern Stage", love songs began to increase significantly. Huang Jiaju's talent can be described as extraordinary, and the love songs he wrote are completely different from those quick-finished love songs. Most love songs have a short shelf life, but Beyond love songs last for decades, and never feel bored. Intentionally planting flowers but not blooming, unintentionally planting willows will create shade. Although "The Secret Police" likes you very much and is still widely sung today, it is "The Earth" that made Beyond a hit.
Of course, these songs are not necessarily Kaju's favorite, but they are also very good. From the perspective of appreciation, Jiaju's works in various periods are like a treasure chest. All we have to do is to stare at the luster of the gems.
1991-1993, the band reached the peak, east to Japan
in October 1991, after the glorious years of Malaysia concert, at the end of the year a chance beyond appeared on the NHK, signed AMUSE as the agent, formally entered Japan. In 1992, Beyond moved its development focus to Japan.
Actually, Jiaju also expressed his feelings in the interview before. In 1993, in the live broadcast room of Radio Hong Kong, Jiaju said: There is no music scene in Hong Kong, only the entertainment circle. He expressed Beyond’s dissatisfaction with the Hong Kong music scene, but was immediately criticized by his peers, accusing Beyond of not being qualified for criticism, and Beyond responding: As long as you are a musician, you are qualified to express opinions.
This may be an important reason for B Ann to go to Japan to develop. B Ann saw that the Hong Kong music scene has no development potential and is hopeless, so he decided to go to Japan, but it is different in Japan. A large number of works have also followed, each singing their spirit.
For example, as everyone knows: "True Love You" after the earth, another breakthrough of BEYOND, true love you is the theme song of the fourth album in 1989. The lyrics express the praise of maternal love and the greatness of love, and also express Jia Ju's gratitude to her mother. In terms of music, like goodbye ideals, each of the four members sings a passage.
can gradually highlight every member of BEYOND in VOCAL. The talent in this area can also give music fans an understanding of the band instead of focusing on one. Later, when the four of them went to Africa to visit poor children, they sang this song. The extended meaning of really loving you is getting more and more. Magnificent, meaning fraternity.
The Japanese version of "Broad Sea and Sky" "Remote Dream" is the ending song of a Japanese TV series. It ranks 48th on the Japanese music charts. It can squeeze among many rock bands and visual bands in Japan. It's not easy to be ranked 48th in the Japanese music scene.
"No more hesitation", the rhythm of this song is very fast. From the performance of the song, we can also see that Jiaju's guitar level is stable and not chaotic. In fact, Jiaju attaches great importance to the rhythm of a song, especially When Ah Paul sang in the third bar, Ka Ku’s guitar rhythm was very fast but clear. Even the Interlude 2 in the original song was changed to a guitar song played by PAUL, which shows that PAUL's guitar level is by no means ordinary.
Unfortunately, on June 24, 1993, Huang Jiaju was accidentally injured while participating in a variety show in Japan. He died on June 30 at the age of 31. After Huang Jiaju's death, fans in mainland China and Hong Kong were heartbroken and demanded compensation and an apology from Japan. In the end, let's not talk about how to solve it. After we talked about this matter, the Japanese side has always apologized to him. Because of their stage layout, Huang Jiaju's death was caused, and Beyond also indicated that he accepted his apology.
In addition, after Jia Kuo passed away, he traveled beyond the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Imagine: Jiaju’s wish has been fulfilled.
Just like at a Grammy Music Awards ceremony, the award winner Avril said excitedly: In China, only Huang Jiaju is eligible for this award. Think about it, too, Jiaju is for music. He gave his only part of his strength, but he did not receive any important awards during his lifetime. Ka Kui used his blood to awaken the Hong Kong music scene. After Ka Kui died, people gradually paid attention to local original music. Ka Kui is a person who loves music. Unfortunately, he left us in 1993. If Ka Kui is still there, I believe it is now.Many third-rate singers have been laid off long ago. During the period of the three sons of
beyond, in 2005, the three sons of
who lost Jiaju had gone through the following stages: unity-suspicion-conflict escalation-separate governance-complete dissolution. The disbandment of rock bands is not uncommon, but for Beyond, disbanding is no trivial matter. After all, everyone pretends to have a karma complex in their hearts. Everyone knows the value behind the "brand" Beyond, but the band's choice to disband in 2005 was correct. It was too exhausting to stagger through contradictions, and was irresponsible to oneself, to Kaju, and to music.
had no choice but to choose to dissolve was really helpless. The pressure from the outside and the inside made the three sons lose the patience to maintain Beyond, and even this word became a heavy burden on several people. There is always too much to say to you, but finally it turns into silence.
has to say that Beyond is a miracle in the Hong Kong music scene. It can be said that he is the founder of rock and roll. Not every sound is called music. When people are still commenting on who is the king or queen, beyond has already become an immortal legend. It’s not that beyond needs me, but I need beyond, and it looms in my mind: forgive me for my unruly and indulgent love and freedom in my life, and I will also be afraid that one day I will fall, and anyone who abandons my ideals can be, even if one day only you share me ...
