At the age of 23, Tian Hongjie decided to use music to talk about "desire", a topic that everyone in the world can't avoid, but it is easy to avoid the important and trivial when it comes to it. The latest ep is named "Because there is light, a little swaying". He independently participated in the planning and found Jointly created by Hong Kong lyricist Chow Yiu-fai and composer Feng Yingqi, the song is sequenced with the "four o'clock", from dawn to daytime, from dusk to midnight, which not only represents the linear flow of time and space, but also four independent, Various musical stories about "desire".
23-year-old Tian Hongjie has his current "desire". When
was interviewed by Nandu Entertainment in Guangguang·Wen Space, Tian Hongjie said bluntly, "Speaking of desire, it is actually a colorful part of life, but people often do not discuss it directly, face it directly, or even express it. But in fact, desire is multi-faceted. The same is true for people and human nature itself, and it is not just the safe card and the darling card." Is it too early to talk about "desire" when he is just over 20 years old? Tian Hongjie is very determined. He hopes that his songs can have continuity, a sense of depth, and a "long tail". "Desire" is not a requirement. Only when you are in your thirties or forties can you discuss, "Even if I can't interpret 100%, I can interpret it well at this stage. This is what I need to do."
Tian Hongjie accepted an exclusive interview with Nandu Entertainment to talk about his music story.
Guangzhou Tsai
Being nourished by Hong Kong Philharmonic and Mandarin pop music
Today (March 17), Tian Hongjie will officially launch his 2024 solo tour starting from his hometown of Guangzhou.
was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on March 19, 2001. He studied at Xinghai Conservatory of Music. Because of his participation in the variety show "Tomorrow's Sons Band Season", Tian Hongjie debuted as the lead singer of the strongest label Qi Luck Alliance Band. In November 2022, he will be launched He released his first solo work "I Hear a Strong Wind Blowing in My___", including 3 Cantonese songs among the 6 songs. He also collaborated with Guangdong's cutting-edge independent band Moonband to create Spring Breeze, and the new generation of lyricist Jiu Shi The collaboration with Tea and others shows a strong Cantonese song complex and brand-new Guangdong local creative power. Wandering in the atmosphere of indie pop and trendy R&B, Tian Hongjie highlights the creative themes of new-school Cantonese musicians.
For the latest ep "Because of the Light, I'm a Little Swaying", Tian Hongjie chose to collaborate with Hong Kong veteran lyricist Zhou Yiu Fai and singer-songwriter Feng Yingqi. They also sang half Mandarin songs and half Cantonese songs. It can be seen that as a post-00s, he was attracted by the Hong Kong Philharmonic and Mandarin A growth mindset nourished by pop music. Speaking of Cantonese songs, Tian Hongjie can talk endlessly. Regarding the lyricist Zhou Yaohui, who works well together, he said that the other person can use very small details to make flowers bloom, "We have a certain age difference, but he will not stand on the side of Seniors or elders chatted with me, but kept encouraging me and suggesting me to try it."
"Desire"
"Light Anxiety" triggers self-expression and exploration
Specifically, the original idea of "Because of the Light, It's a Little Dangerous" is said to have originated when Tian Hongjie was preparing for the desk work for the first TV series he participated in. The "light anxiety disorder" mentioned by the acting teacher to Tian Hongjie made him find it particularly interesting, and then expanded it into the theme of the entire ep. Light sometimes brings an ambiguous feeling of flickering light and dark, causing people to have various "desires", hidden or revealed. What hangs outside of desire is Tian Hongjie's exploration of inner self-expression. No matter whether the method is vague or direct, it is a kind of direct confrontation and face-to-face.
"The Sunset Falls on My Heart"
Regarding the discussion of "desire" in this ep, Tian Hongjie said that he first realized it based on his original idea. He wrote it out first and then sent it to Zhou Yaohui. He initially wanted to focus on the special "sunset" time, but after discussion, I felt that the sunset alone could not hide so many things, so Zhou Yaohui suggested that we should follow the time, from early morning to day to evening to late night.Zhou Yaohui has written many songs about "desire", and he is familiar with this theme. But for Tian Hongjie, he feels that "desire" is a very neutral word first. "When I entered this industry, someone told me that doing this industry is... You have to be ambitious. I didn’t understand it at the time, but now I feel that ambition is also a kind of desire, and so is money, and they are not necessarily bad things. The works I want are also a kind of desire, not that everyone can see my face. I can only think of debuting in the draft, which is so single and flat."
Practitioner
The charm of Cantonese songs lies in
's grasp of life and transcendence
In the latest ep "Because there is light, it's a little swaying", there is a song "When the sky breaks, I see the snake on your back", many people When you see this title, you may think of lust, but Tian Hongjie said that the song clearly points to trust and embrace. "In fact, in today's environment, being able to hug is a very luxury thing, especially if the hug is deep enough, it is not Use more force, but it can really give strength and spiritual comfort. Why is it dawn? Because at that time, consciousness is blurred, and people are very wary when they are awake. Snakes are actually the human backbone. So what this song wants to say is more about a kind of beauty, a kind of trust, and a feeling of being able to embrace."
"At dawn, I see the snake on your back"
In secular understanding, snakes often represent danger, but Tian Hongjie said that the simplest and most terrifying ending is when two people become like snakes from acquaintance to mutual understanding in the end. They bite each other, so whether the snake is dangerous or protective, and what the song is about and what it is about, it is left to the fans to judge and think. Tian Hongjie said that in his own opinion, Zhou Yaohui is the most powerful person who writes about "desire". Everyone is in daily life, but Zhou Yaohui's greatness lies in his ability to use the details of ordinary life to write reverie about real life, and the Cantonese song The charm also lies in the grasp and transcendence of ordinary life.
For Cantonese songs, including many northern fans, they are classics of the past. For the most current Cantonese songs in the Cantonese-speaking region, especially the new Cantonese songs produced in Guangzhou in recent years, many people do not know much. Tian Hongjie is The representative of the new generation of singers who still insists on singing Cantonese songs. He said that classic Cantonese songs are sentimental enough, so they are still selected in variety shows, but it is difficult for new Cantonese songs to be popular. If there are not many programs to choose from, it is even harder to be popular. " As a singer of my age, I don’t mean to recreate the glory of my predecessors, but that era has passed. We don’t need to repeat it, but we need to move forward. I hope to tell everyone that Cantonese songs are not only popular in Hong Kong. Many local musicians in Guangdong are also working hard together. At my solo concert 'Return' in Space on March 17, in addition to singing my songs, I will also sing the works of the new generation of local musicians in Guangdong."
insists on singing Cantonese songs and new Cantonese songs, but Tian Hongjie said that there is no need to carry a heavy burden. "Re-promoting Cantonese songs" is also a desire, and this obsession is too heavy, and it is not pure enough to become a responsibility. "As a Cantonese singer, I As a member of the Communist Party of China, what I hope most is to do my own work well, and then look forward, move forward, and see what fate will bring. I have not yet reached the important task of carrying the banner. I have not reached that stage yet. I just hope to be able to listen. To make people happy when I sing, I am more self-centered. Of course, it is definitely a good thing to have more and more people participating in Cantonese song singing and creation. Working with Hong Kong musicians and local Guangdong musicians, everyone creates together, as long as If you keep doing it, there will be hope." Tian Hongjie said that many northerners did not know which singers and bands there were in Guangdong before, but the situation has improved significantly in recent years. There are more and more music spaces, livehouses, and recording studios in Guangdong, and the concert market in Guangdong is also very hot. These will provide The emergence of more new generations and new good works provides opportunities.
Written by: Nandu reporter Ding Huifeng Intern Chen Zishan Liang Xiaoxuan
Photography: Nandu reporter Zhong Ruijun
