Amidst various speculations from netizens, Xiao Qingfeng finally responded.
"Next song, folk!"
These are just six simple words, without any tension or arrogance; they are just ordinary words.
But netizens were shocked. The reason for their shock was not that Xiao Qingfeng had responded, but that they couldn't believe that Xiao Qingfeng could actually sing folk songs.
Folk songs are a musical genre with rich characteristics. Their content is mostly derived from life. Folk song lyrics are usually close to people's lives, reflecting people's daily experiences, emotions, stories, and observations and thoughts on social phenomena, and have a strong sense of life.
In terms of expression, it is relatively simple, not pursuing fancy techniques and complicated arrangements, but moving the audience with its real and natural style.
Lyric writing often employs rhetorical devices such as metaphor and allegory to enrich the song with imagery and meaning, allowing listeners to generate rich associations and resonance.
It is a grassroots creation from the bottom up, which can be understood and accepted by the general public and has a wide audience.
Folk singers often use a narrative singing style, conveying the plot and emotions of the song to the audience like telling a story.
Therefore, folk songs are a very unique genre among many song styles, second only to ethnic songs and songs in minority languages such as mountain languages in terms of their niche appeal.
Xiao Qingfeng's response quickly spread online, sparking heated discussions.
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On Friday, on the Hunan TV show "Singer Who Makes Waves," Xiao Qingfeng broke the competition rules several times.
In the past, during competitions, singers would start their performances as soon as they stepped on stage, without any interview segment.
However, in the latest season, this rule was broken several times because of Xiao Qingfeng.
Now, on the stage!
Holding the microphone, He Han began, "Teacher Xiao, you mentioned on Weibo that you would be performing a folk song tonight. I'd like to ask on behalf of the audience: have you been exposed to folk music before?"
The most frequent question raised about Xiao Qingfeng online recently is that he has never created any folk music works. Is he really capable of everything, from pop music to folk music?
Xiao Qingfeng said calmly, "Teacher He, you're not the first person to ask me this question. My Weibo is practically overwhelmed with comments!"
He Han: "So, this proves that everyone wants to know, so can you give everyone an answer?"
Xiao Qingfeng: "I don't think there's any need to answer this question, because the audience will have their own answer after I finish singing."
Teacher He Han was not surprised. Instead, she turned to the audience and said loudly, "Since Teacher Xiao has said so, let's wait and see and listen attentively!"
After saying that, Teacher He Han automatically left the stage.
The song information was also displayed on the big screen at this time.
"Nan Shan Nan"
Lyrics by: Xiao Qingfeng
Composer: Xiao Qingfeng
Singer: Xiao Qingfeng
At this moment, Cui Wei, a leading figure in folk music, was also watching the program in front of the TV. In recent years, folk music has declined somewhat, and his popularity has also dropped, making him a has-been singer.
Seeing Xiao Qingfeng rise so quickly, even surpassing Jing Chenxi to become a top star in the music scene, he began to have wicked thoughts.
The reason he provoked Xiao Qingfeng on Weibo was simply to gain attention.
He just didn't expect that Xiao Qingfeng would actually dare to respond to his provocation, and in such a direct and straightforward way.
Therefore, he had to stay in front of the TV, and if Xiao Qingfeng's singing was unsatisfactory, he would seize the opportunity to post a rebuttal.
In the past, Xiao Qingfeng always performed standing on the stage, but today he sat on the stage, and also had a guitar in his hand.
As Xiao Qingfeng's fingertips gently glided across the strings, a melodious sound immediately rang out.
A slightly hoarse yet gentle voice came from Xiao Qingfeng's mouth.
【You are experiencing heavy snowfall under the bright southern sun】
【I experience springtime all year round in the cold nights of the North】
If I can forget your eyes before dark...
A dream that can never be fully realized in a lifetime.
He no longer talks to anyone about the lonely island where they met.
Because my heart is already a desolate wasteland.
His heart can no longer hold a family.
Be a mute who only lies to yourself.
He praised your beauty in every way.
[Not as good as the first time he met you]
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The audience in the audience room, both on television and in the live broadcast room, were stunned, extremely shocked and incredulous.
"How is this possible? Is this really Xiao Qingfeng?"
One audience member stared wide-eyed, mouth agape, face contorted in disbelief.
"Oh my god, I thought he was just talking, but I didn't expect him to sing so well!" another girl said to her boyfriend.
"Is this really the Xiao Qingfeng I know? He can handle everything from pop to folk music so perfectly!"
The singers backstage were also deeply shocked, looking at each other speechlessly.
If it's possible to make it before dark.
I want to forget your eyes.
A dream that can never be fully realized in a lifetime.
[Awakening from a long dream, a life of absurdity]
[Autumn Sorrow North and South of Nanshan]
There are haystacks in Nanshan.
[South wind, north, south, and north of the sea]
There are tombstones in Beihai.
When Xiao Qingfeng sang this part, the audience choked up. Some thought of their departed lovers, some of their deceased relatives, and some, though not thinking of anything at the moment, felt a lump in their throat and couldn't help but want to cry...
This is why folk songs are so beloved; listening to them is like having an old friend whispering stories of the distant, forgotten past.
[Autumn Sorrow North and South of Nanshan]
There are haystacks in Nanshan.
【South Wind Sings North and North Sea】
There are tombstones in Beihai.
There are tombstones in Beihai.
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After the song ended, the audience fell silent, and gradually sobs began to rise.
Even Zong Hai was used to this kind of scene. As long as Xiao Qingfeng wanted to, he could make the audience cry, including himself.
So within the production team, someone has already given Xiao Qingfeng a nickname: the ancient Greek god of tears.
A folk song brought tears to the eyes of today's audience, but this time no one wailed or sobbed; they simply wept silently...
This also made netizens realize how formidable Xiao Qingfeng is. Now, when faced with doubts and provocations, Xiao Qingfeng speaks with his strength and slaps those who provoke him in the face.
After a brief silence, enthusiastic applause erupted in the audience. They wiped away their tears, stood up, and chanted Xiao Qingfeng's name.
At this moment, Cui Wei, sitting in front of the TV, stared intently at his phone and silently deleted the sarcastic message he had edited before Xiao Qingfeng even started singing.
In the end, Xiao Qingfeng once again won first place in this competition with an overwhelming number of votes. As of the halfway point of this competition, Xiao Qingfeng has won first place a total of six times.
This has never happened in any previous season of the show. Before Xiao Qingfeng, only Han Hong, a national team player in the third season, had won first place three times in a row.
Xiao Qingfeng, however, took Han Hong's work and raised the difficulty level to a whole new level!
After the match, Hunan TV conducted an exclusive interview with Xiao Qingfeng!
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