Dai Jun's "Boss Jin" and "Flowers" stills
"Alian, in my heart, in my sleep, what I can't forget is your beautiful face..."
In 1995, the song "Alian" became popular It has spread all over the country and was rated as a "95 Golden Song" by CCTV's "Oriental Time and Space". As a result, Dai Jun became a hot new star in the music scene that year. Since then, he can always be seen whether on stage or in film and television dramas. At the beginning of 2024, Dai Jun once again let everyone feel the more possibilities of a multi-dimensional artist with the role of Boss Jin in "Flowers". In March, Dai Jun, who loves to toss around, returned to the music scene with his first fever CD - the golden "Drunken Time". "I still like singing the most. After working in so many professions, singing is like my first love. The hardest thing to let go of is music." Dai Jun said in an interview. On March 8, Dai Jun told the cover reporter the behind-the-scenes story of the album.
"Drunk Time", a reunion among old friends
Dai Jun's new album "Drunk Time"
The recording of this fever disc started three years ago.
"Around 2022, Aiguang in Hangzhou gave me a platform to hold a small online live broadcast concert every week. In more than a year, I accumulated many young friends." Dai Jun said, He also had the opportunity to join hands with the famous mezzo-soprano singer Ms. Wang Weiqian to hold 15 "Golden Years" concerts in Shanghai.
A musician once commented: "After many years of life experience, Xiao Dai has expressed a strong nostalgic narrative. It is undoubtedly the best among such high-quality records. It is worth collecting and listening to forever." This musician is It is Jiang Han, the owner of "Dazang Music", who was the producer of Dai Jun's album "Alian" 28 years ago.
Ouyang Yongqing, a little girl who was a member of "Dazang Music" back then, is now the head of a famous domestic audiophile record company. Last year, Ouyang Yongqing and Jiang Han sent an invitation to Dai Jun to record a fever CD. They all agreed that Dai Jun's previous singing problems were gone and he should keep his current voice and feeling. Dai Jun told reporters that it was a tacit understanding between old friends that made them hit it off immediately, which led to the creation of "Drunken Time".
In the golden years, it was the carefree love of a daughter
Dai Jun’s new album "Drunken Time"
It is understood that "Drunken Time" carefully selected 12 classic songs, such as the classic old song that everyone is familiar with: "The Most "Romantic Things", "Ask", "Love Is Hard to Pillow", etc. The difference is that this album, created by a top production team, is Dai Jun's first hifi record. The 12 diversified music styles, coupled with Dai Jun's tone that is "like soaked in golden wine", present a variety of listening styles, and also convey Dai Jun's years of precipitation and transformation in the music world.
It is worth mentioning that all the songs in the album are originally sung by female voices, ranging from the 1940s to the 1990s. The design of the single names in the album also has hidden meanings. "My musical inspiration comes from the goddesses Teresa Teng and Feng Feifei, so there are three songs from them." Dai Jun said, because the name of the concert he once performed with mezzo-soprano Wang Weiqian in Shanghai was "Golden Years", "So , 'Golden Years' naturally became the first hit of the album." In addition, he also recommended a song "Breeze and Drizzle" by Teresa Teng to reporters, "It is not easy to interpret it with your own flavor."
In the digital age, some people may think that Dai Jun's launch of fever discs is a risky move. But in Dai Jun's view, "Longyuan Music has a huge fan base, and they pursue the ultimate hifi music. This is also my first fever album in my life. I basically don't consider the economic benefits. I just want to leave some Classic sound and memory. After all, this is the first hifi music in my life. I hope someone can collect it. The sound of the online version is compressed. It’s really not a compliment to listen to the online version after listening to professional audio. "
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Q&A: Don’t become a boring “skilled worker”
Nearly 30 years after his debut, Dai Jun, who has tried multiple identities, seems to still enjoy challenging himself.In early January this year, he jokingly described himself in an interview with Cover News: "No Sagittarius person wants to settle for the status quo." Since his debut, his identity has been constantly changing and enriching. He has been on the road, striving to make himself Don't become a "journeyman" whose job has become boring.
cover news: Can you introduce the physical version and online version of "Drunken Time"?
Dai Jun: There are four physical CD versions of "Drunk Time": sterling silver CD, 24k gold CD, hqcd, and 1:1 direct-engraved CD; limited edition vinyl discs will also be released in the future. At present, the first wave of three songs of "Drunk Time" - "Golden Years", "Carefree" and "Daughter's Love" have also been launched on QQ Music with sq sound quality and are available for early listening.
cover news: What do you hope this fever CD will bring to you?
Dai Jun: I was at the top when I debuted, and then I watched myself go from glory to trough along with the Chinese pop music scene. I hope this album can help everyone remember these excellent works that are gradually drifting away, and also remember those golden years.
cover news: Will this be the end of summing up your music career?
Dai Jun: I feel like I have returned to the starting point when I first entered the industry. The 12 songs on this album are like the dial on a watch. Moving forward step by step, do you think it’s the end? Won't! Are we starting over again?
Cover News: Is your current focus of life still in Thailand? Can you talk about the new show with Sister Jing (Li Jing)?
Dai Jun: My current life focus is in Chiang Mai, and my work focus has returned to Beijing. Sister He Jing will have more plans for the New Year. At present, our short videos on major online platforms are frequently searched. I hope that within this year, everyone can see a very special micro comprehensive. After all, a partnership like ours is unique nationwide. One family!
Text/Cover News Trainee Reporter Wang Yili Reporter Wu Deyu
Editor/Cui Wei
