This spring, standing at the starting point of facing the future, Liu Yu will start the "Inheritance, Transformation and Reunion" tour from Chengdu. He will visit four cities this year, using rich stage content to show the profound cultural connotation of the region. On the eve of the first leg of the tour, we met Liu Yu in Beijing and listened to him talk about the birth, gestation, upgrade, and improvement of this tour. After the "tracing" of
ended, Liu Yu entered into the preparatory work for the "inheritance and transformation", and devoted himself fully to every aspect from the front to the backstage. "I hope it will come true in the end," Liu Yu promised. "What I hope most this year is that there will be many stages that will be remembered by everyone (after the tour)." In terms of music works, Liu Yu also continues to work hard. He revealed that after "captain" , a Chinese style album is about to be released to everyone. What is different from the past is that Liu Yu is very pleased that in terms of musical expression, he can see more of "his own part" in it. This year, he will use it in different ways. , convey your inner world. Young man, everything was just right at that time, everything had just begun.
Keywords: Qi Cheng Zhuan He
"Everything is just right"
In early March, Liu Yu brought good news, the 2024 "Qi Cheng Zhuan He" personal tour was officially announced. Liu Yu will visit four cities and four completely different performances will be staged soon. The first official announcement comes exactly 198 days before Liu Yu's concert titled "Susu" on August 19, 2023. Two hundred days ago, Liu Yu "traced back" to the past and recalled "the place where the dream began" with his fans. Today, Liu Yu, standing at the starting point for the future, will also share the same love with his fans during the "inheritance and transition". People witness a new journey together.
On the occasion of the countdown to the first concert of "Qi Cheng Zhuan He", we met Liu Yu in Beijing. He was rehearsing and making final preparations and was more "calm" than last year. Liu was asked, "Will he still be nervous?" Yu said with a smile: "It's faint, but it must be that the anticipation is greater than the pressure."
For the four-part tour in 2024, Liu Yu hopes to closely combine the stage with urban cultural elements. The first stop is Chengdu, and it can already be seen that Liu Yu is This idea is put into action. From the beginning of the name, Liu Yu placed a lot of meaning on it. The theme of the first concert was "Long", and this word also appeared on the poster of the Chengdu station. In Liu Yu's interpretation, this concept stems from the fact that 2024 is the year of the Jiachen Dragon, which is also his natal zodiac sign. On top of this, the "Long" with the three-point water radical is given more power. , Long means that rain moistens all things, nourishes changes, rushes forward, and goes forward indomitably. It is very consistent with the spirit of "forward and enterprising" that Liu Yu wants to convey most at the moment. He also added, "Later I also thought that this word also has another meaning. One layer of meaning is that of rushing water, and the homophony of my name is also very fateful. In this way, everything is just right. "
In this thousand-year-old city, Liu Yu also fully integrated the regional cultural elements. Integrate Shu embroidery, Sichuan opera, Emei martial arts, etc. into the stage. “Every city has its own cultural charm, so I hope that at my concert, the local Chengdu audience can appreciate the cultural charm of my hometown. At the same time, friends from other places can further experience the culture of Chengdu. "It is true that combining performance with culture will inevitably bring many challenges, but Liu Yu happily accepts it. In the subsequent Hefei and other two stops, Liu Yu will continue to adhere to this creative method, "I believe that integrating culture into the future , the performance will be more exciting."
Keywords: Me
"In terms of musical expression, everyone will see more of 'me'"
Liu Yu has two wishes this year, "One is that the tour can be successful, and the other is that One is to continue to bring high-quality music works. "As for
's tour, in fact, Liu Yu has already been involved in the preparations for "Inheritance and Transformation" as early as after the end of "Suzhou". Based on the first concert and a large amount of stage practical experience, Liu Yu and his team have innovated and upgraded the design of every aspect of this tour. During this process, Liu Yu also urged himself to "improve his skills."In less than a year, he has a better understanding of the structure of the stage and the construction of dance beauty, and has made a lot of new dance choreography, constantly thinking about how to produce new ideas and enhance the interactivity of the stage. “The next step is Looking forward to it!" Liu Yu said with a smile, "I'm also looking forward to the review after the end. I hope everything goes well." In terms of music, Liu Yu's new song "Captain" was released almost at the same time as the tour plan. To a large extent, it is different from the style of previous works. This all-English song incorporates elements of hiphop and dance-pop, with strong drum beats and full of dynamics. Why did you make this attempt? Liu Yu said that he did not deliberately seek a breakthrough, but that he wanted to take risks when fate came. "In fact, when I first heard its demo with my small speaker at home, I was attracted. Vice The song is also very "top". I read the lyrics again and felt that the name "captain" is also very suitable for me, because I seem to have often played such a captain-like role since I was a child. People will trust me and let me make decisions. decision, which led to the birth of this song. "
Next, Liu Yu will continue to devote himself to the creation of Chinese style songs. He shared, "I hope to make an album this year, and this one will focus on Chinese style. ”. Liu Yu, who insists on being a "communicator of national style", also feels his own changes in the process of continuous "export". In terms of musical expression, Liu Yu is pleased that he has been able to integrate more and more of his own parts. “As I grow and change, my works now have more and more distinctive characteristics, and I want to express more and more. It’s clear, and everyone will see more ‘me’ content in my works.” Liu Yu, who describes himself as an "entj", will convey the inner world of "Liu Yu" in a richer way in the world of music.
Nandu Entertainment "? Can you share the process?
Liu Yu: was originally inspired by Chengdu’s “Sichuan Embroidery”. I like it very much and hope to combine every performance with local culture. It's also very fateful. You see, we "started" from a city in the south. The word "Long" not only fits my zodiac sign, but it also means fast flowing water. It is a homophone of my own name "Liu Yu". Also "rain".
Nandu Entertainment: The second stop has been decided on Hefei. Anhui is also your hometown. Many people are curious why you don’t start here?
Liu Yu: The essential reason for is due to the schedule, but it is also very suitable. It has become "escape". I grew up from here and walked out from here. It is also the "inheritance" of inheritance, transformation and integration. For me, this place in my hometown is It's very important. I studied in Hefei for 6 years, and the venue for this performance is also very close to my former school. In the city where I have lived for such a long time, I grew up from a child who went to school there to being able to hold a concert that can accommodate so many people in this city... Wow, this feeling is amazing, I have this feeling In order to appeal, I also invited many of my professional teachers and people who have helped me to come to my concert.
Nandu Entertainment: You said that you will integrate regional culture into the performance. Will this "integration" process be difficult? What challenges did you face this time?
Liu Yu: In fact, this process is very interesting. You will find that for a creator, when you choose a city with a rich cultural atmosphere and "integrate", you can easily learn many cultures that you have not been exposed to before. , and then it makes more sense to put it in a concert. Every city has different challenges. Taking Chengdu as an example, I would like to think about how Shu embroidery can be displayed through clothing, and how the representative Sichuan Opera face-changing should be presented on the stage.
Nandu Entertainment: Will you change your face like crazy?
Liu Yu: hahahaha, I may change from laughing to crying and output emoticons.
Nandu Entertainment: What is the process of preparing for a tour?
Liu Yu: We started planning this tour after the premiere of last year. In fact, everyone was talking about July at the beginning, but I think that in a year, a lot of things may be accumulated, which cannot be reflected in just one concert, so I want to have a good theme concept through a tour, and every time Each show has different performances, allowing everyone to see the richness.
Nandu Entertainment: What aspects of the behind-the-scenes work are you involved in?
Liu Yu: I feel that I have participated in everything imaginable in , from details to the whole.
Nandu Entertainment: As an ENTJ workaholic, is this a hard process?
Liu Yu: is okay. I am used to communicating immediately when there is a problem, including any emergencies. I will solve the problem immediately. For example, if this song doesn’t work or this dance doesn’t work, we will change it immediately in the next second. I decided to do it soon. .
Nandu Entertainment: Have you learned a lot of new knowledge by entering various departments and doing it yourself?
Liu Yu: Yes, I learned a lot of stage knowledge and some designs this time. You will see many of our new ideas later, and there will also be props that suit the different tones of each concert.
Nandu Entertainment: Among the various designs you have made for the tour and the stage, which parts make you feel satisfied and gratified at the moment?
Liu Yu: I will conduct a review after the first game, review the strengths and weaknesses this time, and then adjust step by step to achieve the desired effect.
"I hope everyone can come to watch the concert simply and comfortably"
Nandu Entertainment: Recently I have seen that your fans from all over the world are enthusiastically designing entrance looks for the four tours. What kind of dress code do you want to see?
Liu Yu: I think everyone should not make it too complicated. For example, starting from the afternoon of the first game, everyone can simply sleep until they wake up naturally. Whether they want to wear national style clothes, new Chinese style, or their existing clothes. , it’s all good, you don’t have to get up early to do makeup, a little bit of concert elements are enough. I don’t want everyone to work too hard and be sleepy by the time of the concert hahaha.
Nandu Entertainment: In the countdown period before the official start of this concert, how does your mood change as it approaches?
Liu Yu: will still be stressful, but the anticipation will be greater than the pressure and tension.
Nandu Entertainment: What is the most enjoyable part of the stage or concert?
Liu Yu: enjoys the moment of standing on the stage, from the first sentence to the last second. Of course, these points only serve as foil and carrier. The most essential content must be on the stage of the entire concert.
Nandu Entertainment: In your personal experience, does the stage bring some special emotions and moods that you rarely experience?
Liu Yu: The stage is so different from my life. It is this sense of contrast that has always made me like the feeling of standing on the stage. When you are on stage, your spirit is highly immersed in it, and the emotions you invest are also different.
Nandu Entertainment: Do you think your feelings on stage will be different now compared to before?
Liu Yu: Yes, is actually different. Now when I look back at my old dance videos, many teachers will tell me that my current dance style has been corrected. Then I look at my old dances, and I will find that sometimes I dance very hard, or because of tension and depression, etc. I want to show all my energy to the audience, but ignore my own characteristics. Now I know how to save my energy and let the energy be carried out instead of letting it go like a flood, and I am becoming more and more comfortable.
Nandu Entertainment: You often make some video recordings. Do you review them yourself?
Liu Yu: I know , including some short videos. For example, I recently went to Paris Fashion Week to shoot a (video), and recently I want to shoot again, so I will take out the previous video and review it to see where it can be better. More innovative.
Nandu Entertainment: Have you set any goals for the tour now?
Liu Yu: I hope everyone can come and watch all 4 games, haha.
Nandu Entertainment: What are the main work plans for this year?
Liu Yu: is to complete the tour and album, and then just take things as they come.
Nandu Entertainment: You are often learning new things. Have you been learning anything recently?
Liu Yu: I am learning to write words in , yes. Then in terms of arranging, I also downloaded some music software myself to see if I could create something myself.
"My core is always changing"
Nandu Entertainment: As a family with a strong artistic atmosphere, will your family watch your performances and give you some comments or suggestions?
Liu Yu: Most of them like to share video links with family members, and everyone starts to forward them. My mom would give me some advice, she was a great singer and she sang very well. She would often tell me where the vocal position of your throat should be, and she kept teaching me.
Nandu Entertainment: What was the general direction you set for your career? Is there a big difference between now and then?
Liu Yu: Variety shows on have brought many opportunities, and I have also shown my dance on a larger stage. Although the path has changed, what I want to convey is the same.
Nandu Entertainment: In this process of stepping onto a bigger stage, what is your state of mind? Is there a process of getting used to it?
Liu Yu: I seem to have always enjoyed . It may have something to do with my personality. I am actually very used to standing on the stage and have developed this state of mind since I was a child. When I was in kindergarten, I liked to go to the school's art performances, hoping that I could get a special role. And I also liked to stand on the stage from a very young age, enjoying the lights and applause. Now I am standing on a bigger stage, and at the same time I can continue to output my new content to the audience, which will be very enjoyable.
Nandu Entertainment: If you feel pressure now, where does it usually come from?
Liu Yu: I am sure everyone will have pressure. For me, it basically comes from how to face the different performances presented to the audience at the concert, because there may be many songs in the concert that you have heard before, so what? How can I make new changes? This will keep me thinking.
Nandu Entertainment: When many people discuss life now, they will talk about whether the core is becoming stable. What stage do you think you are in now?
Liu Yu: I think my core is always changing. I think whether you are an actor or a singer, you must be sensitive. Of course, this is just my own feeling.
Nandu Entertainment: What is your current pace of life? I mentioned before that I would take some time to spend with my family. Will I still be able to have this kind of time in the near future?
Liu Yu: There is really not much during this period, so my mother usually comes to Beijing to accompany me, and she usually prepares delicious and healthy meals for me. Usually during the Chinese New Year, when I have some time off, I take her out to play. Last year during the Chinese New Year, we went to Harbin. Haha.
Nandu Entertainment: So within a limited time, what do you usually do during breaks?
Liu Yu: Go to the gym. Fitness is not a task for me, it is just a fun thing to do and let me relax.
Nandu Entertainment: Do you have your own expectations for this year?
Liu Yu: I hope there will be many stages that will be remembered and praised by everyone at the concert, haha.
Written by: Nandu reporter Fu Yuanyuan
Video: Nandu reporter Shao Xin
Pictures: Photos provided by the interviewee
