A band that emerged out of nowhere, a brand new audio-visual feast.

This is a very eye-catching headline published on the entertainment page of Ming Pao.

The little lights are like fireflies, illuminating hundreds of families and heralding the arrival of nightlife in Hong Kong.

Suddenly, the melody of a cello was heard in the lobby of the Ocean Terminal, and people walking around couldn't help but slow down.

Among the bustling crowd, the planner, Mr. Lu, who is also a member of the Fu Lu Shou band, led a group of motley crew members to the central hall from all directions in an unexpected, fresh and unique way.

Different musical instruments played in unison, and familiar melodies sounded at the scene. This unique and enthusiastic performance allowed us to feel the coming of the Lunar New Year in advance.

Flash mob, this is the name defined by event planner Mr. Lu, as a new type of short-lived performance art.

This flash mob event was planned by the Fu Lu Shou Band, with the participation of traditional folk music enthusiasts and the Jiayi TV team, and was filmed and produced into a seven-and-a-half-minute video. After the live recording video was broadcast on TV, it caused a stir throughout the country.

City citizens are hotly discussing it.

Mr. Wu Guangfa, Chairman of the Municipal Council's Entertainment Committee, said he was happy to see this unique form of artistic performance appear in Hong Kong, and Wu Tat-kong, director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, applauded this innovative folk music performance.

Why can such a piece of music arouse the response of thousands of people at the scene? Why can such a flash mob arouse the resonance of so many audiences and citizens?

Who is this Fu Lu Shou band? What is their purpose in organizing and planning this event?

We will reveal the unknown stories one by one.

Please read below the detailed report of the exclusive interview by Ming Pao reporter Zhou Limao.

Within a week, put your ideas into action and make your actions a reality.

"It only took our whole team a week from planning and preparation to on-site shooting for this flash mob," Jiayi TV director Cha Chuanyi told this reporter.

"At first, everyone thought it was just a performance in a public place. When everyone gathered, the organizer Mr. Lu explained the performance format to everyone. Although everyone didn't know what it was, the invited charity performers did not hesitate to join the team.

, rehearse carefully according to the content steps assigned in the plan.

The entire team involves more than 100 staff members in front of and behind the scenes, and most of the musicians are folk music lovers from all walks of life. Everyone, regardless of gender, young or old, wears armor and goes into battle, working tirelessly and giving their best.

This performance looks like an ordinary conductor, but it plays the greatest role. It is like the flag of the Chinese army on the battlefield and the core of stabilizing people's hearts. Watching him standing in the center, he is surrounded by the crowds of spectators who are constantly coming.

Even though he was surrounded, he was still able to calmly enter the command state.

His eyes and every move connected everyone closely, allowing us to withstand the pressure of being in full view of the scene and steadily perform at our usual level.

It is not difficult to conduct such a performance, but the difficulty lies in the fact that he can still express himself freely among hundreds or even thousands of people surrounding him.

"Why did you choose the Ocean Terminal as an occasion? You have to know that this place represents the prosperity and development of business in Hong Kong and is also the place with the highest degree of modernization in the West. Are you afraid that they will say that your Chinese folk music is too rustic to be elegant? Or even reject boos.

?" reporter Zhou Limao asked

"How can there be distinction between high and low art? In the words of the planner Mr. Lu, such a flash mob performance is to use traditional folk music to have a new close interaction with the citizens. Since we want to challenge, then we just go to the hell level.

That’s right, this is called putting yourself to death and living later.”

"Although this performance is not of a professional level, I think it is the most sincere and sincere. We hope to use traditional musical instruments and music to touch people's hearts with the unique softness of music," Cha Chuanyi shook his head and smiled.

"Why do the two songs, which are clearly traditional Chinese folk music, make us feel like pop music? The unique and refreshing audio-visual experience is really amazing." Our reporter Zhou Limao asked all the viewers and listeners

The biggest question in my mind.

"The development of Chinese folk music is not rigidly rigid, because folk music has shortcomings compared to Western music, so we also invited professionals to participate in the re-arrangement of these two songs. We uphold the concept of openness, tolerance and inclusiveness.

, and boldly used some Western instruments to supplement it, giving the whole piece new vitality." This was the reply from the planner, Mr. Lu.

Cha Chuanyi said with a proud face: "We have heard these two songs since we were young, and they can be regarded as the local accent that is deeply rooted in the hearts of our generation, especially the people who live in this land.

In recent years, the west wind has spread to the east, and young people are even more advocating for foreign things. They like to pursue things with foreign characters. On the contrary, our traditional culture has been diluted by them. Today we will use a special performance to tell them that even if it is traditional

Folk music can also be played in an amazing, cool and fashionable way.”

"Although this flash mob was planned in advance, once it starts, all the consequences are unpredictable. What we pay most attention to is the real reaction of the audience and citizens at the scene."

Director Cha Chuanyi told reporter Zhou Limao that in the past when shooting a comprehensive program in the video studio, all details were carefully calculated and arranged. Almost every link was accurate to the second. Even if there were any omissions, reshoots could be made later.

Clip.

"But such a flash mob was held outdoors, especially in a crowded hall like the Ocean Terminal. There were no rehearsal conditions in advance, and there was no remedy plan. There were indeed too many uncertain factors, not only

The performing musicians are under pressure, and our entire filming team is under even greater pressure.”

"I'm not afraid that you will laugh at me. My palms were sweating throughout the whole filming process. Any mistake in any link will drag down the rhythm of the entire performance." Cha Chuanyi recalled to reporters with a fearful look on his face.

The entire shooting scene used 5 cameras and more than a dozen camera positions. The photographers were constantly running back and forth. A large number of lenses were used to capture the audience's most direct and natural reactions to the entire performance. After the filming was completed, the editing materials were compiled.

, what moved Cha Chuanyi the most was the way these viewers showed their true feelings in an instant, frame by frame.

"Especially during the last song, they cheered and clapped and interacted. The atmosphere at the scene was getting higher and higher. Some audience members even couldn't help but dance on the spot. The scenes of these audiences being so enthusiastic were completely outside of our script."

Cha Chuanyi told reporters with a smile on her face.

Music and art have no borders and can break the barriers between different cultures and reach people's hearts. Many foreigners who were watching were also infected by the scene of this big party. A middle-aged foreign man said to the camera with a look of amazement:

“truly exceptional games”.

At the end of the interview, the reporter couldn't help but inquire about who the planner Mr. Lu was. Director Cha Chuanyi smiled and said nothing and only revealed a little information to the reporter.

Mr. Lu, the organizer of this event, hosted the Fu Lu Shou band and released the album Caishen Dao, which has already begun to receive enthusiastic support from the public.

At the same time, this mysterious Fu Lu Shou band will team up with well-known Taiwanese artists from Jiashi to shoot a New Year MV. At that time, we will be able to see their first singing performance in front of the screen for the first time. Please pay attention.

The keyword flash mob, Fu Lu Shou Band, God of Wealth, which impressed readers throughout the entire interview report, has successfully aroused their interest in learning more.
Chapter completed!