The news caused an instant uproar online.
Xiao Qingfeng's fans are thrilled and are expressing their anticipation for his new work on various social media platforms.
"Anything produced by Qingfeng is bound to be a masterpiece. You can see his talent just from his songs, and I believe this fantasy drama will definitely not disappoint us!"
"I'm really looking forward to Xiao Qingfeng's fantasy drama. I wonder what kind of surprises he will bring us?"
Fans are full of anticipation and are actively promoting the new drama.
However, the haters also quickly jumped out.
"Xiao Qingfeng is alright at singing, but acting? Forget it! What does a singer know about film and television production? He might ruin the fantasy drama genre."
"This is neglecting your proper profession. Why not just focus on singing? You have to meddle in the film and television industry. You're bound to fail."
The haters used harsh words in an attempt to suppress the show's popularity.
Meanwhile, some netizens and casual fans believe that with director Li Guonong's involvement, this drama is worth looking forward to.
"Director Li Guonong's fantasy dramas have always been of high quality. This time, his collaboration with Xiao Qingfeng might spark something different."
"With Li Guonong involved, at least the plot and filming quality are guaranteed. I look forward to the new drama bringing us a brand new fantasy experience."
Major media outlets also rushed to report on this matter.
On the entertainment news headlines, the headline "Xiao Qingfeng enters the film and television industry, collaborating with Li Guonong on a fantasy drama sparks heated discussion" is particularly eye-catching.
Media outlets analyzed the prospects of this collaboration, with some taking an optimistic view, considering it a bold and promising endeavor.
Some viewers were more cautious, raising concerns and questions. Regardless, the drama has successfully captured public attention and become one of the hottest topics in the entertainment industry right now.
CCTV-1 is currently preparing a large-scale documentary, "The Imperial City," to promote traditional Chinese architectural culture.
To this end, CCTV invited the most renowned experts in ethnic and ancient culture in China to oversee the event, and Wen Yanbo, a professor at the Faculty of Letters of Kyoto University, was among those invited.
In the conference room of CCTV-1, the members of the production team of "The Imperial City" were sitting together, holding an important meeting.
At the head of the conference table sat the chief director, Zhang Yu, his expression serious as he surveyed the crowd: "Today, our main topic is to select a theme song for the documentary 'The Imperial City.' As everyone knows, the importance of this theme song to the entire documentary is self-evident; it needs to fully showcase the magnificence of the Imperial City and the profound traditional architectural culture behind it."
Music director Liu Yue added, "That's right, we need a song that is both grand and culturally rich. We have received some submissions, but we haven't found a particularly satisfactory one yet."
Planning specialist Li Meng said, "I think we can choose from some well-known music producers, whose experience and strength may be more reliable."
Everyone nodded in agreement and began discussing some possible candidates.
Just then, Professor Wen Yanbo, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "I do have someone to recommend."
All eyes turned to Wen Yanbo, and Zhang Yu asked curiously, "Professor Wen, do you have any good recommendations?"
Wen Yanbo smiled slightly and said, "Recently I listened to the work of a singer named Xiao Qingfeng. I think he is very suitable to create the theme song for 'The Imperial City'."
Liu Yue was somewhat doubtful: "Xiao Qingfeng, most of his songs are sentimental ballads. Can he handle this task?"
Wen Yanbo explained earnestly, “I have listened to many of his songs. His works not only have beautiful melodies, but more importantly, he has the integrity of a scholar and sufficient cultural background. His music can touch people’s hearts and inspire them to think about human nature. I believe he will definitely be able to create an excellent theme song for ‘The Imperial City’.”
After thinking for a moment, Li Meng said, "Professor Wen's recommendation does make some sense. Xiao Qingfeng has a good reputation in the music industry and has worked with us before. If he can compose the theme song for our documentary, it might bring unexpected results."
Zhang Yu nodded: "What do you all think? If there aren't any better candidates, we can consider contacting Xiao Qingfeng."
Everyone agreed.
Zhang Yu concluded, "Alright, let's contact Xiao Qingfeng first and see if he's interested and has the time to compose a theme song for our documentary. We hope he can bring us a powerful and moving piece for 'The Imperial City'."
After the meeting, Zhang Yu immediately arranged for staff to contact Xiao Qingfeng.
Although Xiao Qingfeng has been busy casting for a TV series recently, he still resolutely accepted the task after receiving a call from the staff of the local CCTV station.
As a mainstream media outlet, CCTV's every move attracts much attention. Promoting traditional culture while increasing its own popularity is a win-win situation.
More importantly, every artist wants to curry favor with CCTV. When Xiao Qingfeng appeared on CCTV's fire safety gala, he was the envy of countless other artists.
Three days later, a bombshell dropped, shaking the entire music scene and even the entire internet.
CCTV has released a promotional video for its major documentary series, "The Imperial City."
It's not just a promotional video; to be precise, it's a powerful and moving music video.
When netizens clicked on the music video, they realized that it was a music video for the theme song that Xiao Qingfeng specially recorded for "Imperial City" and the documentary, and the whole internet was in an uproar!
Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales
Lyrics by: Xiao Qingfeng
Composer: Xiao Qingfeng
Singer (MV Director): Xiao Qingfeng
What are netizens saying? Xiao Qingfeng is actually cooperating with CCTV again? The secrecy is really good!
The music video was already made before we found out?
The news of Xiao Qingfeng's collaboration with CCTV spread quickly, and everyone couldn't help but turn on the music video to enjoy Xiao Qingfeng's latest masterpiece.
The music video opens with an ancient palace appearing and disappearing in the mist, symbolizing the weight and mystery of history. The camera gradually zooms in, revealing the magnificent architectural details of the palace, with its carved beams and painted rafters showcasing its former glory.
[This land, from which I begin to write, traces the bloodline of our nation across thousands of miles.]
Over the past six centuries, the descendants of the dragon have weathered many storms.
As the song plays, the camera shifts to the vast land, where the mountains and rivers are magnificent. The Great Wall winds its way through the towering peaks, like a giant dragon, representing the bloodline of the Chinese nation that has continued for tens of thousands of miles.
The images depict people from different historical periods, dressed in various costumes, walking through wind and rain. There are scenes of ancient people working hard, as well as scenes of people resisting fiercely amidst the flames of war, reflecting the various trials and tribulations that the descendants of the dragon have experienced over the past six hundred years.
This central axis of the capital region remains as steadfast as the integrity of a gentleman.
The history of glazed tiles on the Nine Dragon Wall: decline and resurgence.
The camera then shifts focus to the ancient central axis of Beijing, where solemn buildings are neatly arranged and people behave with dignity, displaying the integrity of gentlemen, steadfast and unwavering.
The scene is shown in close-up of the colorful glazed tiles on the Nine Dragon Wall. The scene then shifts to a period of decline in history, when the country is in trouble. But then it shows the people rising up to fight back and the country gradually rising again.
These dragon scales once fell to the ground with a clang, like shattered ice.
A single scale, an inch of heart—the story drifts by, I cannot bear to hear it.
[A person who upholds propriety and keeps their heart at peace; the melodious sound of the guqin reflects the heart of a gentleman.]
I await the echo of the vast and magnificent Chinese civilization.
The image features a broken dragon scale sculpture, symbolizing the suffering the country has endured, as heartbreaking as shattered ice.
The camera zooms in on a dragon scale, its patterns clearly visible, while somber music plays. Heartbreaking historical stories flash by, depicting people with pained expressions that are too painful to bear.
In the picture, a scholar plays the guqin in a quiet courtyard. The people around him are elegant, polite and quiet, reflecting the heart of a gentleman.
The protagonist, Xiao Qingfeng, stands on a high place, gazing into the distance with anticipation in his eyes. Around him are magnificent mountains and rivers and ancient buildings, symbolizing the continuous transmission of Chinese civilization on this land.
[A tribute to the vast yellow earth of the East where I once penned my words]
[The ink washes away the imperfections of the landscape, leaving only the rugged spirit of Chinese civilization]
The Divine Martial Gate of the Imperial City, through countless vicissitudes, has forged the spirit of China.
I inherit the culture, cultivate it deeply, and break through the changing circumstances to turn the tide.
The camera zooms out again, revealing the vast Loess Plateau of the East. In the scene, Xiao Qingfeng picks up a pen and writes firm strokes on the paper, expressing his respect for the past.
In the painting, the painter wields his brush amidst the mountains and rivers, erasing some areas to reveal rugged peaks, symbolizing the unwavering spirit of the Chinese nation, as steadfast as the mountains.
The camera focuses on the Shenwu Gate of the Imperial City, where crowds come and go, enduring the vicissitudes of time, yet always forging the spirit of China.
The scene shows scholars studying ancient books and young people striving for innovation, working together to break through the changing situation and turn the tide, reflecting the inheritance and deep cultivation of culture.
These dragon scales once fell to the ground with a clang, like shattered ice.
I firmly believe that even a small act can lead to great achievements.
[To lift the nation's head high and revive it once again]
[Wandering the heavens and earth in search of dragon scales, the dragon's bloodline has grown into a lush forest]
【Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales wu~~】
All netizens who watched the music video were full of praise, and a sense of national pride welled up from their blood.
Famous singer Xue Zhenqian even posted on Weibo: "These lyrics, this melody, I want to kneel down in admiration for you," and directly tagged Xiao Qingfeng!
At the end of his Weibo post, Xue Zhenqian shared the music video for "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales".
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