"Yellow sand rolls, smoke of war spreads."
Later, my foreign ruler sat in Yin'an.
On that day, a wild goose carried a silk robe in its beak.
"Only now do I realize the torment my third sister endured."
"..."
Bei Chen's singing gives people a special feeling:
It's not about using Peking Opera to enhance the music, but rather his skill—every word and phrase serves the content.
While listening, you can truly feel the profound emotions in the song; it's very moving.
At 4 minutes and 19 seconds, the addition of pop drumbeats marks the climax, ushering in a duet between the two singers:
"The moon is full on the fifteenth of August."
"I remembered the miserable lives those couples endured in their humble dwellings."
"The land of Xiliang has been abandoned, and no one cares for it."
"Riding a fiery red steed through three passes"
"..."
It possesses the deep and resonant tone of an old male role, and the gentle yet powerful tone of a female role.
This interplay of strength and gentleness creates a more delicate, beautiful, and lingering emotional expression.
The listeners were completely captivated, and the experience was unforgettable.
As Yan Ping listened, he unconsciously closed his eyes and began to sway his head slowly to the melody and singing.
The slight hostility towards Mr. Mask has completely vanished.
singer!
You may dislike those who take shortcuts, but for singers who combine talent and skill, all you can do is admire and respect them.
Just like Bei Chen now, he has used his talent to bring new surprises to the music scene and left behind some gems.
That's enough, more than enough, enough to win Yan Ping's heartfelt admiration.
Ru Xiangtingqu stared blankly at Bei Chen on the stage. She had been in the industry for 14 years and was about to become a top producer at the age of 36.
But the sudden appearance of Mr. Mask made her see many of her own shortcomings.
From pop, electronic music, rock, folk music, to today's traditional Chinese style and opera singing!
It's all amazing. If Mr. Mask didn't even try to get a top producer's spot, what's the point of him fighting for it?
Yes, as long as you keep deepening your own knowledge and skills, what does it matter if you're working in a small bar?
What I like and pursue has never been a top producer's position, but rather listening to songs, composing music, and writing songs that I am satisfied with!
At that moment, I found my original intention in listening to music in the alley.
Kong Xiangyun went from standing taut to leaning back in the chair, listening while moving her right hand to the rhythm of the song.
Kong Silu knew that this was her grandfather's habit of listening to music, but what surprised her was that it was popular opera singing, not real opera, yet it could still give her grandfather such charm.
Is this a song or a melody?
For a moment, Kong Silu was somewhat confused...
Let me recount these past eighteen years from the beginning.
"Please recount these past eighteen years from the beginning."
"Only then did I realize that I, Xue Pingnan, had been rushing home day and night."
"Just so the couple can be reunited."
The song ended after 6 minutes!
However, both the audience and netizens have already started celebrating:
[Wow, that's amazing! Both are stories about Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan, but "Riding a White Horse" and "Wujiapo" have completely different flavors.]
Who would have thought that the entire song "Wujiapo" was performed in Peking Opera style? This completely refreshes the traditional Peking Opera style of songs!
That's right. Typical Peking Opera-style songs, like "Riding a White Horse," have pop-style vocals for the verses and Peking Opera-style vocals for the chorus!
Doesn't this make "Wujiapo" even more unique?
[...]
The surprises brought by "Wujiapo" are no less than those of "Riding a White Horse", and the flavor of the opera singing is even stronger.
People like Xu Xueqing, who are involved in the traditional Chinese style community, became fans immediately.
"Fengyueke, do you want to say something? I think you've been holding back for a long time!" While Beichen and Lu Jiuyuan were resting, Fengyueke's fans tried to push him out.
No one else objected; having a professional music critic say a few words would deepen their understanding of the song.
Since Fengyueke has started a live stream, there's no reason for him to back down. "Mr. Mask, may I say a few words?"
"Please speak. If you speak well, you'll get a free new drink tonight!" Bei Chen not only didn't refuse, but was quite welcoming.
"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer!" Fengyueke pointed the camera at himself and prepared to begin speaking.
"When listening to this song, we must first understand what roles Mr. Mask and Xiao Jiu play in it."
The masked man played Xue Pinggui and sang in the old-style opera style.
Xiao Jiu cross-dressed as Wang Baochuan, singing a female role.
The term "Dan" (female role) is quite familiar to most people, so I won't go into detail here.
Personally, I think the most exciting part of this song is the masked man's horn-like horn part...
In Licheng, just as Kong Xiangyun was about to explain to his granddaughter what Laoshengqiang (a type of Peking Opera) was, he heard Fengyueke (a famous Peking Opera performer) narrate it in detail.
So, Kong Xiangyun didn't continue, but instead let her granddaughter listen to the other person's explanation:
"The male roles are further divided into old male roles and young male roles."
Normally, the plot and characters' emotions are presented through four performance methods: singing, reciting, acting, and fighting, which set the theme and tone of the entire play.
Unlike the gentle and graceful style of female roles, male roles typically use their natural voice (true voice) to sing.
Compared to male and female roles, her voice is lower and deeper, but her singing style reveals a sense of strength and vigor.
The singing style of older male characters places more emphasis on emotional expression, allowing listeners to feel the subtle changes in timbre through their singing, thereby conveying the inner world of the character.
They can use breath to create their own artistic style.
The meaning can be gleaned from the very first line, "A horse departed, and the Western Liang border was reached."
The masked man's old-fashioned tone must have amazed everyone from the very beginning, and it also set the tone for Xue Pinggui's return from Xiliang.
What I want to say is that this kind of old-fashioned singing style is not something that ordinary people can do.
Xiao Jiu can sing female roles, but he may not be able to sing male roles.
Many famous actresses have emerged from the female roles in opera troupes, but few know that male roles are also highly valued and sought after in opera troupes.
Let's look at the song again!
The entire song is sung using the vocal techniques of Peking Opera, and it also adheres to the pronunciation and rhyme rules of Peking Opera.
The transitions are smooth, without being stiff or abrupt, and the words don't end abruptly. This shows a lot of hard work!
It achieves the integration of modern pop songs while retaining the charm of Peking Opera.
The performances of Mr. Mask and Xiao Jiu are both theatrical and interpretive.
This is the most essential part of the song...
All in all, I would give this song a high score!
"Knowing it's adapted from 'Wujiapo,' the only thing that can still bring me a sense of surprise is Mr. Mask..."
Many people know that Fengyueke is actually very picky; he will criticize even slightly bad songs mercilessly.
However, he was unusually enthusiastic about praising the song today, which shows that he really likes it.
This further illustrates the treasure trove that makes this song so special...
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