But how can it be so easy to leave your hometown and work hard in a foreign country? Looking back, how many ups and downs has Jiaju gone through, how many setbacks and traumas has he endured for his ideals?
Although Hong Kong's record industry was booming at that time, the market was mostly dominated by cover songs by idol singers, leaving very limited space for original rock music. During the underground band era in Hong Kong, Ka Kui was scarred by more than ten years of ups and downs and setbacks. If he hadn't been so disappointed with the Hong Kong music scene, Ka Kui would definitely not have been able to make the decision to leave his hometown.
But is it really right to leave the fans who love him and the hometown she loves? Whether the island country can tolerate his ideals and whether the fans in the island country can accept his music are all unknown, like a fog that makes it difficult to see clearly.
The road to adhering to ideals is difficult, and many people lose their way along the way and forget their original intentions. There are only a few things that remain unchanged, and even Jiaju cannot guarantee that he will never forget his original intention.
When singing the first verse of the verse, Wang Xuan's thoughts were far away, a little dazed, as if he was possessed by Jia Ju, feeling his state of mind at that time, loneliness and loneliness.
His singing is also distant, a little lonely, a little lonely, and a little confused. After just a few notes, the listener's mood becomes low and empty.
After being lonely and confused, I am determined. After the first verse, the vague piano accompaniment turned into the repeated beating of two accents, just like firm and powerful steps, moving forward resolutely in the low and cold silence.
Wang Xuan’s firm singing voice also sounded:
"How many times have I faced cold looks and ridicule?
Never give up on your ideals
A moment of trance
If there is a feeling of loss
Unconsciously it has faded
Love in my heart (who understands me)"
Think back to when Beyond was not famous, how much criticism did you endure for your ideals and your music? How much sarcasm?
In the music scene at that time, rock music was a niche genre and was not taken seriously. Many people regard people who play rock music as decadent waste, useless people, and people with no future. Ka Kui also suffered this kind of treatment. How has he ever been looked at seriously?
But Jiaju has never given up on his ideals, but he feels a little lonely. Looking up, he can't find a confidant in the vast sea of people.
The last line of the second verse, "Who understands me?" is Jiaju's roar in loneliness and pain.
Wang Xuan entered Jiaju's state of mind at that time, and completely sang out the loneliness, sorrow and hesitation, the perseverance in the face of difficulties, and the endless pursuit of ideals. Especially the last sentence "Who understands me?" Wang Xuan's high-pitched voice shocked many people.
But, how should I put it, "Broad Sea and Sky" is actually a slow-burning song. When Beyond first released "Broad Sea and Sky", it had average results on the radio charts and was never the number one song.
When the chorus of this song came out, it was difficult for the audience to have any special reaction. At most, they thought the lyrics were good and touching. The melody is also good, deep and beautiful.
So many people frowned.
Even Wang Banbi and the others frowned, feeling that Bai Hu had made a mistake in choosing the song. Just listening to the first two verses of the verses, I feel that Bai Hu's "Broad Sea and Sky" doesn't have much empathy, and it can't beat Hao's "Dark Sky and Dark Earth".
But how could "Broader Sea" not have empathy?
Yes, the response to "Broader Sea and Sky" was mediocre when it was first released, but that was because the environment in the Chinese music scene at that time was not good, originality was not valued, and rock was not valued.
It wasn't until Ka-kui's unexpected death that everyone became more aware of Ka-kui's unique musical talent, and "Boundless Seas and Sky" gradually became sung as a classic.
Today, the influence of "Broader Sea and Sky" is not limited to the Cantonese-speaking region. In the 25 years since its release, the song has seemed to take on a life of its own, meaning different things to different people and uniting people in some indescribable way.
In the rehearsal room of the Hong Kong rock band, those rock young people who longed to realize their music dreams once shouted their ambitions with "Broader Sea and Sky"; then in karaoke OKs across China, Northeasterners and Shanghainese expressed their feelings in imitated Cantonese.
During the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, it became the Chinese version of "We Are the World" - Andy filled in the Mandarin version of the lyrics for the song, named it "Promise", and called on celebrities from across the Taiwan Strait and three places to cheer for the victims.
At the Yanjing Olympics, when Liu Xiang retired due to injury, "Broader Sea and Sky" was suddenly played in the stadium; in 2013 and 2015, when the Guangzhou Evergrande football team won the AFC Champions League twice, it was sung in the Tianhe Stadium.
If such a song has no empathy, then what kind of song can have empathy? So next, Wang Banbi and others are destined to be shocked, and the song "Broad Sea and Sky" is also destined to subvert their existing influence.
"Forgive me for being unruly in my life.
indulgence love freedom
I am also afraid that I will fall one day
Anyone can abandon their ideals
Then I’m afraid that one day it will be just you and me.”
There are songs that are low in front and high in back and are not easy to sing. "Broad Sea and Sky" falls into this category. Most people really can't sing this song well. Fortunately, Wang Xuan's voice and singing skills are both good. During this climax, Wang Xuan's voice sounded like a scream or a hoarse voice. The vibrato and coda were extremely infectious, with clear bass and tragic highs. He expressed the emotions of disappointment, desolation, and determination so thoroughly that he didn't know how many people were infected.
"66666, sounds good!"
"Awesome!"
Wang Banbi and Li Yiqun's eyes widened. This song....
They were shocked by this song and Bai Hu's singing skills.
But what’s even more shocking is yet to come.
"Today I watched the snow drifting by in the cold night
Drifting far away with a cooled heart
Chasing in the wind and rain
Can't tell the traces in the fog
The sky is vast, you and me
But who is not changing?”
The main song sounded again for the second time, but it was different from the first time. This time, Wang Xuan's singing voice was no longer confused and melancholy, but only filled with determination for his dream and pursuit of music.
"Forgive me for being unruly in my life.
indulgence love freedom
I am also afraid that I will fall one day
Anyone can abandon their ideals
I'm afraid that one day it will be just you and me
OH~YEAH~”
In the second chorus, Wang Xuan sang more powerfully and firmly, injecting strong power into the song. Especially the last sentence of "OHYEAH", which is used for transposition, Wang Xuan's singing voice is no longer hoarse as before, but has a smooth and refreshing flavor.
The loneliness and wandering on the road of music and the hardship of pursuing ideals not only did not crush BEYOND, but instead tempered their stronger will and strengthened their ideals and beliefs. Wang Xuan's singing voice was firm and powerful, and he completely conveyed this belief. He didn't know how many people were infected and made happy.
Suddenly, a passionate and powerful drum beat sounded, and all the music burst onto the floor. Immediately afterwards, Wang Xuan's more powerful singing voice sounded:
"Still free to myself
Sing my song forever
Travel thousands of miles
Forgive me for being unruly in this life
indulgence love freedom
I am also afraid that I will fall one day
Anyone can abandon their ideals
Then I’m afraid that one day it will be just you and me.”
These few lines are the biggest climax of "Boundless Seas and Sky". The firm and passionate drumbeats are like the horn of charge, and the impassioned accompaniment is like thousands of troops charging. Wang Xuan's singing is even more hearty and heart-warming, making people cry. Eyes full.
This climax is simply majestic and unstoppable, as if all the hardship, frustration and hesitation are going to be crushed, crushed and thrown out of the sky. The white tiger played the trombone freely and freely, leaping out of this majestic wave, spinning around the nine heavens with unbridled indulgence. This is the cry of freedom and the declaration of the unyielding warrior.
It is high-pitched but not noisy, gorgeous but powerful, resounding through the sky like the sound of nature.
Wang Banbi was shocked!
Li Yiqun was shocked!
Gu Jiahui was shocked!
The musician who was singing was shocked!
The audience was also shocked!
"What kind of song is this?"
"Disappointment, depression, hesitation, helplessness, struggle, inspiration, unyielding, perseverance in the face of difficulties, endless pursuit of ideals, and courage to move forward are all in this song! This is so awesome! How can there be such a thing in this world? A song?" Wang Banbi murmured.
"Too strong! White Tiger is so strong!" Gu Jiahui was also full of shock. In fact, he was even more shocked. Because this song "Boundless Sea and Sky" not only has a strong artistic conception and strong lyrics, but also the soundtrack can be called a palace-level soundtrack.
This climactic soundtrack is extremely complex, with not only piano, guitar, bass, drums, but also strings. Yes, this climactic soundtrack actually has strings, not simulated string effects using electronic instruments, but real strings.
What's rare is that these instruments are perfectly integrated. Not only is there no confusion, but the sense of rhythm and power is very strong.
The capabilities of this instrument are simply terrifying!
This climax was really exciting, igniting the atmosphere of the scene and igniting the emotions of all the viewers in front of the TV.
But after the climax, the music suddenly quieted down, and the song dropped from high to low in an instant. Don't be sad and resentful. Silence is better than sound at this time. Then, Wang Xuan's slightly melancholy singing voice sounded.
The listener's emotions gradually calmed down. Hearing Bai Hu's melancholy singing, he indulged in it and felt Bai Hu's persistence in music, persistence in ideals, and struggle against fate. He was moved and burst into tears.
This is no exaggeration.
In fact, "Broader Sea and Sky" is a song that can make people cry, a war song that does not surrender to fate.
Because it is sad and angry, because it is inspirational, and because it touches the national spirit and emotions.
The history of China is actually a history of hard struggle.
Hardship, poverty, confusion, helplessness, unyieldingness, courage to move forward, and perseverance have always been with the Chinese people.
The song "Broader Seas and Sky" brings people a positive attitude towards life, the belief of adhering to one's ideals and never giving up. The bitterness in the song, the freedom in the song, the perseverance in the song, and the majestic power in the song have inspired an entire generation. The empathy is really strong.
After Wang Xuan finished singing, the scene was very quiet, and all the viewers in front of the TV were also very quiet. Many people are still addicted to Wang Xuan's singing and the artistic conception of the song "Broad Sea and Sky". They are so moved that they cannot extricate themselves.
After a long time, warm applause started!
The scene was filled with excitement, and everyone was shouting the name of "White Tiger" crazily.
The Internet is abuzz, and the name of "White Tiger" directly floods the Internet. Weibo, WeChat Moments, major forums, and major blogging platforms, as long as there is room for discussion, the songs "White Tiger" and "Broader Seas and Sky" are all on the screen.
"Still listening!"
"This song is so cool, it's a blast!"
"Invincible!"
"White Tiger is invincible, "Broad Sea and Sky" is invincible!"
"I really like this song. After listening to "Broad Sea and Sky", I feel like I am full of power."
"Me too. I used to feel that my life was a bit dark, and that I had accomplished nothing after turning thirty. Now I suddenly feel that it's not a big deal. As long as I persevere, I will eventually get ahead, and the sky will be brighter!"
"This song will be my battle song from now on!"
"When you are tired and suffering, listen to this song "Boundless Sea and Sky", and it feels like you have a spiritual support."
...
Even Wang Banbi and Gu Jiahui stood up, shouted Bai Hu's name, and couldn't help but praise the song "Broad Sea and Sky".
Yu Hao smiled bitterly!
Lost!
He knew that he lost the first song!
It's not that he is not strong, nor is the song "Dark Sky and Dark Earth" not good. On the contrary, "Dark Sky and Dark Earth" is already very strong, as evidenced by the 8 million votes it received. If it is placed on the new song chart, Yu Hao is even confident that it can top the new song chart.
but....
It can only be said that there is a mountain higher than the mountain!
If "Dark Sky and Dark Earth" can be described as strong, then Baihu's song "Broad Sea and Sky" can be described as "invincible".
He still underestimated Bai Hu.
It turns out that not only did he save a hand for the finals, but Bai Hu also saved a hand for the finals. This song "Boundless Sea and Sky" definitely surpasses any song Baihu has sung before on the "King of Masked Singer" stage.
Sure enough, even though when Bai Hu sang "Broad Sea and Sky" before, many viewers forgot to vote because of shock, but after they reacted, when the 5-minute voting time expired, Bai Hu's song "Broad Sea and Sky" still received 9.5 million votes, exceeding He got 1.5 million votes.
Fortunately, the audience wasted a lot of voting time, otherwise Bai Hu would not have surpassed him by 1.5 million votes, but could have surpassed him by 3 million votes!
And if it exceeds him by 3 million votes, then Yu Hao feels that he doesn't have to compete.
But now, with 1.6 million votes, Yu Hao feels that he still has a chance, because he has prepared a bigger surprise for Bai Hu. Unless Baihu can come up with a song of the level of "Broader Sea and Sky", Yu Haozhen feels that he has a good chance of making a comeback.
Look, White Tiger, the battle is not over yet.
It is still unclear who will win.
On the other side, Wang Xuan was speechless for a long time after singing "Broad Sea and Sky". He missed Jiaju.
Wang Xuan was not surprised when he saw that he had received 9.5 million votes.
This is "Broader Sea and Sky"!
As one of the most outstanding works in Beyond's music career, "Broader Sea and Sky" is the pinnacle of the popularity of Cantonese songs in the entire Chinese music scene. It awakened the awareness of the main theme in the Hong Kong music scene and played a kind of music that can resonate with the public. This song is full of inspiration and sings the open-minded feelings of pursuing freedom with "broad seas and sky".
It's a pity that this work that marked Beyond's true maturity has become Wong Ka-kui's swan song, and this cruel reality echoes the tragic sense of fate in "Boundless Seas and Sky" to a certain extent.
Wang Xuan couldn't help but feel heartbroken every time he thought of Jiaju's untimely death. He often couldn't help but wonder, if Ka Kui had not had the accident, what would the Chinese music scene be like later? How many classics will Ka Kui leave to everyone?
But there is no if.
Why...
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