On the evening of May 10th, "Singer 2024" had its first live broadcast, which instantly sparked topics. Among the first seven singers of
, two are from overseas. After a night of competition, these two overseas singers also ranked in the top two of the rankings, and mainland singer Na Ying ranked third.
With the broadcast of the game, a meme contest was also launched across the Internet. Entries such as # singer hurriedly shake people, #Nayingdangdazhinien, #三说的狠来, etc., were accompanied by emoticons. It appeared on the hot search, and netizens shouted that the powerful singer would come to the rescue soon. Although the
competition ranking is a major attraction of this type of music comprehensive, the competition process is also fascinating. When foreign singers take the stage in China, a musical feast that combines Eastern and Western cultures is taking place.
丨 "Friends come from afar"
This season's "Singer" focuses on "international" features. Faouzia, a singer from Canada, was the first to appear and easily dominated the stage with her stable "crazy". American female singer Chanté Moore appeared next. She is not only a Grammy winner, but also has two gold records. Both her singing skills and her sense of relaxation on stage shocked everyone, and allowed the audience to witness the international The musical charm of the players. Before the broadcast of
, netizens empirically determined that the "king of songs" this season was none other than Na Na Ying. But who would have thought that in the first round of competition, Na Ying, who finished singing her personal masterpiece "Silent", ended up holding on to the wall, "I'm so nervous! My soul is about to fly." In front of the unmodified live broadcast camera, the car will "overturn" if you are not careful. In the first episode of the program, the most stunning stage was undoubtedly "if i ain’t got you" sung by Shanti Moe, a jazz singer from the United States. With her technical singing style, relaxed and free style, and wide vocal range, Shanti Mo won the weekly championship without any suspense, and also locked the attention of the Chinese audience.
In fact, there are not a few foreign singers performing in China in recent years. In 2023, the Irish boy band Westlife performed in Shanghai, and the venue was packed. Not only did they bring a music festival, but they also specially customized a surprise playlist for Chinese fans, performing the song "nothing's gonna change my love for you" live for the first time. Westlife lamented on stage: It has been nearly twenty years since they first came to China. There may not be any other place in the world where fans can support them for so long like Chinese fans. They are very grateful.
Since entering 2024, more and more foreign singers have appeared on the Chinese stage. The American rock band Fall Out Boy is about to start a tour in China. The legendary British band Suede recently announced a special concert. During the May Day holiday, there are also many international big names at major music festivals. From special performances, tours to music festivals, foreign bands and musicians who "come from far away" decorate China's music market more colorfully, and also highlight that the Chinese stage is attracting more and more international audiences with its unique charm. sound.
▲ On the evening of May 21, 2023, the "March 3 of the Zhuang Ethnic Group·Bagui Carnival" and the closing ceremony of the 24th Nanning International Folk Song Art Festival "Flying Songs of the Earth·2023" were performed wonderfully at the Guangxi Sports Center Gymnasium. Chinese and foreign singers Performing arts on stage and conveying love through songs. The picture shows a Russian singer singing "The River is Turbulent". (Picture from China News Service)
丨 Chinese singing blooms on the international stage
While foreign musicians are moving to the Chinese stage, many domestic singers and orchestras are actively taking steps to "go out". Bands such as Universal Youth Hostel, The Right to Reshape Statues, Pain, Faz, and Mayuan Poets have just finished their overseas tours, and bands such as Wanwen and Sound Fragments are about to embark on their overseas tours. According to statistics, since the beginning of 2024, nearly 20 bands have completed or officially announced overseas performances.
In “neighboring” countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, you can hear Chinese singing at any time. In recent years, more and more Chinese singers have chosen to hold concerts in Southeast Asia, and lively scenes of "no ticket sales at all" have occurred one after another. Whether it is the older generation of powerful singers such as Eason Chan, Ren Xianqi, and Li Zongsheng, or the young "new generation" singers such as Wang Jiaer and Zhang Yixing, they have all joined the team that leads Chinese singing "to Southeast Asia".
In addition, there are also countless Chinese songs that have become popular overseas in recent years. Among them, a number of adapted Chinese pop music have been warmly welcomed by overseas audiences. In 2020, Fei Yuqing's "One Cut Plum" became a phenomenon overseas. "Snowflakes are falling and the north wind is blowing" has become a popular catchphrase used by young people in Europe and America to refer to helplessness and speechless choking. Han Lei's masterpiece "Borrow from Heaven for Another Five Hundred Years" also became popular overseas because it was used as a video BGM by a Korean YouTube blogger. Not only that, traditional Chinese operas are equally attractive to foreign audiences. "Hani Baby", which incorporates Hani folk songs, and "Ode to the Tesi River" performed by a Mongolian band have both attracted widespread attention overseas.
▲On the evening of May 6, 2023, the China-ASEAN Classic Folk Song Symphony Concert was held in Nanning, Guangxi. Orchestras and singers from China and ASEAN countries performed together to perform classic folk songs from China and ASEAN countries. The picture shows the Cambodian folk song "Happy Together". (Picture from China News Service)
丨Music has no borders, and singing spreads around the world
Whether it is the competition between Chinese and foreign singers on the same stage in "Singer 2024", or the communication and exchange of different music on the world stage, they all promote the integration of Chinese music with the world. It is an opportunity and a stage to show the integration of different music cultures.
In the first episode of "Singer 2024", Shanti Mo performed famous rhythm and blues songs; Van Xia blended world music and the vital expression of the new Western generation's diverse aesthetics; Na Ying's "Mo" is familiar to the audience The famous work is also a new work after rearrangement. The huge contradiction between the simple piano accompaniment and the main chorus highlights the ups and downs of the vocals and the weight of the years in the artistic conception of the lyrics; Wang Sulong is a singer with a considerable sound source. People, this time the new song "Think of Us" debuted, the arrangement broke the traditional rhythmic progression, revealing the ambition of the Mesozoic songwriters in the Chinese music world; Secondhand Rose Band, as always, has always been a pioneer experimenter in the mix of national tradition and rock; Rainie Yang has a lot of acting skills, and "Take Me Away" reminds everyone of their youthful days; Hailai Amu came singing "Your Thousands of Waters and Mountains", just like he once walked on the Spring Festival Gala stage. Isn't it possible that the Yi young man is not a billionaire? The epitome of passionate human emotions and the realization of dreams. After the
program, Han Hong and other Chinese music seniors have recommended themselves, hoping to present an audio-visual feast to the audience together with foreign singers. From many domestic singers and artists to participating in the competition, to the majority of netizens calling them "familiar singers", it not only reflects the challenging spirit and attitude of pursuing excellence of Chinese musicians, but also shows the diversity and inclusiveness of Chinese music to the world. . There is a distinct emotional resonance in it, which is the strong confidence in Chinese music, art and culture.
Music has no borders, and the music of every country and nation has its own unique charm and charm. As a part of the world’s treasure house of music culture, Chinese music should be understood and appreciated by more people. Whether it is music competition or cultural exchange, we hope that in the future, music lovers around the world can jointly experience the unique charm of Chinese music and let the world hear the voice of China. (End)
Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency, Guangming.com, Yangtze Evening News, Wenhui Daily, etc.
Editor: Yao Jingwen
