After four years, the variety show "Singer 2024" has restarted as a live broadcast, arousing enthusiastic attention. After the first competition, Chanté Moore (USA), Faouzia (Canada) and Na Ying ranked among the top three.
Out of concern for Chinese pop music, a large number of netizens cheered for the program crew and called for celebrity singers to come to the show. At present, singers such as Han Hong, Jiang Yingrong, Ji Minjia, Wang Xi, Li Jiawei, Lou Yixiao, Luo Qi, Zeng Yiming, Liu Meilin, Huang Xiaoyun have also "asked for competition", and for a while, the Chinese music scene was very lively.
Why did a music variety show gain so much attention after it started airing? How is the performance of the two foreign singers Chanté Moore and Faouzia? Are there still opportunities for domestic singers in the future?
html On May 13, Red Star News reporters interviewed many music critics.
The two foreign singers are powerful
and have certain advantages on the stage
Senior music critic Lu Shiwei has served as a judge for "The Voice of China" and "Chinese Good Songs", and also participated in the recording of "Singer" as a member of the "Think Tank" , he also continued to pay attention to related topics after the broadcast of "Singer 2024".
Lu Shiwei said that "Singer" has returned after four years, and the audience has feelings for the show. In addition, "Singer" has become a benchmark program in the singing industry, so it naturally attracts a certain amount of attention. In addition, the show adopts the form of live broadcast, and you can see the singer's true status and strength.
Well-known music blogger Erdi believes that the advantages of live broadcasts lie in "the real charm, the possibility of accidents, and the topicality of car accidents"; the disadvantages include: the mixing is difficult to reach the level of recording and broadcasting, the musicality and aesthetics are reduced, and it would be more expensive to invite singers Disaster.
faouzia
The international musicians invited by singers this season have attracted much attention. The "post-00s" singer faouzia was the first to appear. She was in a relaxed state. Her song "Crazy" won continuous applause from the audience. Chanté Moore, who appeared second to last, was very domineering and gave full play to his R&B expertise and dolphin sound. He stunned the audience with his song "If I Ain't Got You". The two foreign singers achieved outstanding results in the first competition, taking the top two places.
Lu Shiwei said that this year's program team invited foreign singers, "In fact, over the years, the Chinese music scene has been worried about whether we can compare with foreigners? This time it is clearly stated. Judging from the results of the competition, There is a big gap between domestic singers and foreign singers, which is topical in itself. "European and American pop music is ahead of Chinese music in terms of the singer's personal feeling, style and proficiency."
In Lu Shiwei's opinion, From the perspective of body function, the vocal cord function of European and American singers is also somewhat different from that of Chinese singers. In particular, the transitions and portamento of European and American pop singers are naturally produced. Secondly, the music style of European and American singers is more open-ended, which emphasizes opening and closing, and is very unrestrained. They will generate strong momentum and energy as soon as they come on stage. Chinese singers' emotions are more restrained and delicate, and often require repeated experience before they can be felt. In comparison, powerful European and American singers perform better than emotionally restrained Chinese singers.
chanté moore
Returning to the competition site to analyze, Lu Shiwei bluntly said that he did not think the performance of the two foreign singers was perfect. Chanté Moore performed so well and was so capable even though she was still jet-lagged, but her voice was not fully open compared to the original singer. Faouzia is born with strong energy. She is eager to show off her powerful abilities and lacks emotional control.
Regarding the performance of foreign singers in the program, Lan Tianyang, a well-known Chinese vocal educator, also wrote that (foreign singers) have good basic skills and good breath, and their voices are concentrated and textured and are infectious when they come out through the microphone. "How many times have I told you this Chinese and even Asian singers want to sing more rhythmic songs, such as R&B or jazz-style songs, but you just don’t listen. Is there a gap? This is the experience I have accumulated over many years of being a singer guide.”
There are still opportunities for domestic singers. ? After the
program was broadcast, some comments said that "Singer" was broadcast live without audio editing, tearing off the fig leaf of domestic entertainment.In this regard, Lu Shiwei said that this is a healthy discussion. Some people may be irrational and believe that singers can just go on stage and sing directly. In fact, it requires the cooperation of different departments such as accompaniment and lighting to present it perfectly. In Lu Shiwei's view, it is a good thing for everyone to discuss extensively and return the focus to the origin of singing.
Lu Shiwei said bluntly that returning to the singing industry itself, for singers to participate in live broadcasts, their singing ability and singing skills must first meet certain standards. "There may be some singers who need to improve their voices. They may be called artists and are not considered singers on our stage. "Singer" adopted the live broadcast format this year, which has set a good example for the industry."
Hai Lai Amu
from the first issue Judging from the live performance of the show, Na Ying and Rainie Yang were a little nervous and did not perform to their usual level. Lu Shiwei bluntly said that from Na Ying and Wang Sulong to Rainie Yang and Hai Lai Amu, they all have a certain degree of psychological pressure. "This stone is weighing on their hearts, which prevents them from fully and calmly releasing themselves. Even veterans like Na Ying, I could see sweat on her face, she was so nervous." Lu Shiwei said that on the contrary, the foreign singer performed lightly, without any pressure, and brought surprises to the audience.
Na Ying
Foreign singers are very powerful, do domestic singers still have a chance? Regarding this issue, Lu Shiwei said that if domestic singers can control the characteristics of their song selection and the emotion of their singing, they may not be unable to win.
Comparing the previous seasons, in the first season of "I Am a Singer", Huang Qishan's energy shocked everyone. In the second season, a singer with strong energy like Deng Ziqi also achieved good results. But by the third season, the audience was tired of the high-pitched players, and a "calm, elegant and artistic" singer like Li Jian brought surprises to the audience.
"At this point, everyone has developed a rebellious mentality towards high notes. Li Jian was like a breeze blowing in, and he stood out immediately. This proves that after everyone is used to listening to one form of music, a different form suddenly appears. , the emotional balance will be more inclined towards refreshing things," Lu Shiwei said.
Rainie Yang
“In the future, we will not only compete physically, but also mentally. Let’s see if you can use your brains to design each track and its positioning. Will you consider showing the most surprising or best aspects in future programs? . If everyone makes a polite appearance in the first show, in the second and third show... when the singers become familiar with the environment, they will definitely show up in a different state." Looking forward to the future trend of the show, Lu Shiwei said this.
Red Star News reporter Zhang Shihao editor Zeng Qi
