By the third week of the album's release, over a period of two years, only one album stood in the way of "The Raven"—"The Silent Bell" by "Blue".
To be precise, "Silent Bell" and "At 23" were released in the same year. However, the counting method on the "Liuka" platform allows for the free setting of time ranges. In those two years, the only album to surpass "Crow" in sales was "Silent Bell".
Even though "The Raven" sold exceptionally well, it still lagged far behind "The Silent Bell."
Because "blue" is "blue," and at least for now, "blue" is unsurpassable.
Ji Yan and the others stared silently at "The Silent Bell" and "The Crow" which were placed close together on the list. Being on the same list as their idols made them feel excited and also gave them a great sense of motivation.
They admire "blue," but also hope to one day transcend "blue."
"Just thinking about it makes me excited."
As Ji Yan said this, his gaze met Xie Mingxuan and the others. He could say with certainty that at that moment, everyone's eyes were sparkling.
"Keep it up!"
After the release of "The Raven", "Wings" entered a state of non-stop work, including radio programs, variety shows, and promotions on the "Ryuga" platform. Fortunately, they had experienced this before when promoting "Mist" and "At 23", so it was just a bit more tiring, and the members were already used to it.
This month, "Wings" once again graced the stage of the Night Music Awards.
Because the Lunar New Year is late this year, the Night Music Festival has been postponed until after New Year's Day. The event organizers invited "Wings" last year, but the members couldn't accept due to scheduling conflicts. This year, they were invited again, which happened to coincide with the promotion period for "The Raven", so Ye Ying accepted the invitation on their behalf.
This is, after all, one of the most important annual events in the music industry.
Stepping onto the red carpet once again, "Wings" received a completely different treatment than last time. The red carpet was scheduled for the afternoon, and "Wings" appeared last among all the singers, alongside superstars like Qi Zhao and Mi Lin.
Fans held up light boards with their names printed on them around the red carpet, making it easy to mistake it for a "Wings" concert.
"This popularity is truly frightening." Qi Zhao shook his head slightly. "Wasn't it like this last time?"
Qi Zhao and "Yi" rarely met. They met once at the Night Festival and once at the New Year's Eve concert of Snow Mountain TV. However, he was not unfamiliar with "Yi" because "Yi" was nominated for the album of the year at the Night Festival last time. Last year, his new album and "At 23" stayed on the sales charts for a long time.
“Because they really have the talent,” Miling laughed. “I plan to ask them to write songs for my new album next year.”
"Are you releasing a new album next year?"
Mi Lin glanced at Qi Zhao: "What you released before was a single. How long has it been since I released a new album?"
Qi Zhao is a singer-songwriter, while Mi Lin relies on her singing skills to make a living. She signed with the largest record production company in the industry in her early years and was one of the three divas who supported the company during the booming era of the music scene. However, in recent years, the producers who worked closely with Mi Lin have either reduced their output or passed away due to illness, and Mi Lin has not encountered suitable works.
When Mi Lin asked Xie Mingxuan to write a song for her, it was on a whim. But those two songs seemed to have been tailor-made for her, perfectly matching her voice. They are among Mi Lin's better songs in recent years.
Mi Lin bought and listened to Wings' new album "Crow" this year. The song's quality was even better than she had imagined. In addition, she was surprised that the members of Wings were all capable of creating music.
Mi Lin has always admired singers who can write songs. She tried it in her early years, but her singing ability was obviously stronger than her songwriting ability. Later, Mi Lin only tried writing lyrics, not only for her own songs but also for other singers, and the results were not bad.
She looked at Qi Zhao: "Have you heard their new album? I suggest you give it a listen."
There was something Miling didn't say.
She felt that the sudden rise of "Wings" reminded her of another group – "Blue".
"Blue" is still popular enough, but as for her, although she maintains the title of queen of pop, she is the former wave that has been swept away by the new wave.
It's sad just to think about it, but that's reality.
The music industry is cruel.
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Yi didn't make a big splash on the red carpet at Night, wearing a suit with a white shirt. She was freezing in the January wind, but even with heat packs all over her body, the cold wind was still howling overhead.
Therefore, in the eyes of the fans, "Wings" was particularly cold today.
In response, Ji Yan and the others said that it wasn't that they wanted to be cold-hearted, but that they were freezing.
Fans have been seeing a lot of comedic style from the "Wings" group lately, and they're finding it a little strange when the members suddenly show a cool side.
"Men, tell me in three minutes which brand this suit is from?"
"So handsome! That waist, those shoulders, that hips, he's definitely at the pinnacle of idol looks."
"+1, please tell me the source of this look. We're having our wedding photos taken soon, and I want to get my husband a set like this."
Today's look for "Yi" is not from an international brand, but from the domestic menswear brand "Engraved". Previously, "Yi" had flirted with several international brands, but due to the excessive restrictions imposed by the brands and their overly arrogant attitude during the communication, "Yi" ultimately failed to reach an agreement with any of them.
The main reason is that the members have already appeared in top magazines like "Alex" and "Ukiyo-e". They don't rely on fashion for a living. The biggest benefit of shooting "Alex" was that they met Jiang Ya and Chen Wei. The former has collaborated with "Yi" many times. Although Jiang Ya did not shoot the cover of "Crow", she participated in the promotional photo shoot for several songs in the "Crow" album.
In Jiang Ya's words, his business scope has expanded.
Jiang Ya used to only contribute to fashion magazines, but now his career has expanded into the music industry. He has photographed album covers for several singers, as well as music videos. Jiang Ya feels that at this rate, it shouldn't be long before he starts shooting stills for movies and TV series.
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At the Night Music Awards, "Wings" also appeared one of the last few to perform.
This is the second time that "Wings" has participated in the Night Music Festival. However, the members occupied a considerable area in the promotional photos of the event. The event had been announced in advance that "Wings" would perform two songs, "Crow" and "Fighting Maniac," on site.
Many fans stayed up late for the live stream, afraid of missing any shots of "Yi" making her appearance.
"By the way, Wings Band has 30 songs now, right? Shouldn't they be able to hold a concert?!"
"I'm still so resentful that I haven't been able to sing all 10 songs from 'At 23' live yet. Life! Please give me a concert soon, I want to hear them all at once!"
"30 songs are more than enough!"
Among debuting idols, "Wings" releases the most albums and has the most songs, yet they've already held countless concerts. What about "Wings"? All they do is eat hot pot every day!
Fans can only catch glimpses of Tsubasa on stage from occasional variety shows—their most memorable performance was undoubtedly Tsubasa as a guest at the Blue concert, but that was a Blue concert, and the audience consisted of Blue fans.
And they will definitely be ten thousand times more enthusiastic than the "blue" fans!
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Fans had been waiting for a long time when "Wings" finally stepped onto the stage.
The light and airy melody of "The Raven" may not seem particularly striking at first listen, but it becomes increasingly addictive the more you listen. The moment the accompaniment begins, the fans in the audience erupt in an extremely enthusiastic shout, and a large number of light boards light up in the darkness.
On the screen in the center of the stage, amidst the torrential rain, several crows stood atop the black castle. Without careful observation, these crows seemed to form the outline of a demon.
Before the "wings" even appeared, Xie Mingxuan's deep voice could already be heard from all around the stage—
"...sneaking through the night, smelling the scent of blood."
"Aa ...
The shouts before the entrance were just the prelude; at that moment, both the audience at the venue and those watching the live stream could feel the vibrations created by the sound.
In this performance, "Wing" actually appeared in the form of a crow.
The dark outfits paired with a few raven feathers were stunning, but the most striking feature was the members' dark makeup – a style that "Tsubasa" had never tried before, yet on stage, they seemed to blend seamlessly into the darkness of the background.
It was as if "Yi" had truly acquired wings.
Xie Mingxuan's deep voice made Lu Wei's voice sound even brighter.
“Roaring, shrieking, acting as the messenger of the night, losing human pride.”
Even standing next to Lu Wei, listening to Lu Wei sing this song with all her might, Ji Yan still felt shocked.
Most of Yi's songs are relatively stable, such as "Is It Black or White" and "Future". "Falling in Love with You" is very sweet. In these songs, there is not much room for Lu Wei to perform. He is mainly responsible for the mid-to-high range, but Ji Yan and Fang Yu can also sing the few lines he sings with effort.
Starting with her adaptation of "Thorn Jungle," Lu Wei's singing skills were showcased even better.
Judging from the expressions of the audience, listening to the CD of "The Crow" was not enough. It was only when Lu Wei's voice was transmitted through the microphone to every corner of the stage that his power was truly conveyed to the audience.
Lu Wei previously participated in the variety show "The Voice of China," where his performance was highly praised. However, after returning to "Wings," the group's songs always needed to balance the strength of all members. Lu Wei's role was lead vocalist, but he didn't get many lyrics, and the climaxes were usually performed by all four members together.
And in that instant, he truly displayed the shriek of a crow.
"Holy crap!! Viagra is amazing!! How come I never realized he was so good before?"
"Come and listen, the gods are singing!!"
Lu Wei's voice doesn't sound harsh. When his voice bursts forth, Ji Yan and Fang Yu's harmonies blend with it, creating a harmonious and richer effect than anything else.
Without a doubt, "The Raven" is a piece suitable for choral singing.
Watching "Wings" perform on stage, fans couldn't help but cover their mouths, feeling an urge to cry.
This gala featured more than one group of idols, but!
Wings Group is the strongest!
This is the kind of group they like!
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