Chapter 251 Mandarin Adaptation of Cantonese Songs (3/3 Ask for a Monthly Pass)
There are songs in both Mandarin and Cantonese in their world, there are even quite a lot of them!
For example, at the recent Greater Bay Area Art Performance, "Songs in Dreams" sung by Chai Jiang and Lu Miao is a mixed work of Mandarin and Cantonese versions! And the original author of this song is Yang Qian's teacher Li Guangmin
Woolen cloth!
However, Yang Qian had never shown them such a multi-language version creation ability before, so they were surprised.
"Xiao Yang, can you adapt your Mandarin songs into Cantonese songs? Or change your Cantonese songs into Mandarin songs?"
Xu Weirong asked in surprise.
In fact, as soon as this question was raised, they had already thought of the answer.
Why not?
Although many double versions of songs are created by different lyricists, isn't the reason why different lyricists are used because they are not familiar enough with the other language or dialect?
For example, Chen Maochun is a Cantonese musician who does not know much Cantonese. He is a Hakka and can only speak Cantonese. Naturally, he does not know how to write Cantonese lyrics.
But there are still some very talented lyricists in Hong Kong City, and they can write two versions of lyrics by themselves.
And Yang Qian should also fall into this category. He can write high-quality Mandarin songs and high-quality Cantonese songs. Naturally, the creation of dual versions should not be a problem.
"Not all songs are suitable for dual version creation. Some songs are suitable and some songs are not."
Yang Qian answered honestly.
"Really? Which songs will work? Have you tried them?"
Li Guangmin asked with some surprise.
As a teacher, no one knew that Yang Qian had made such an adaptation.
This guy really doesn’t ask, don’t tell!
So good at hiding!
"Is it possible to use "Qian Qian Que Song"? Is there a Mandarin version of the lyrics for this song?"
Chen Xiangfu couldn't help but ask.
The melody of this song is so beautiful that when lyricists like Chen Xiangfu saw it, they couldn't help but want to try writing the lyrics for the Mandarin version.
But after thinking hard for a day, he finally crumpled the draft into a ball and threw it into the trash can.
I don’t know if he has exhausted his talent, or because he is old and his creative ability has already deteriorated. Chen Xiangfu looked at a few words he had written, and then looked at the words written in "Qian Qian Que Song", and he felt so ashamed that he did not even want to take a second look.
Read on.
Now that the original author is here, Chen Xiangfu can't help but want to see what Yang Qian's Mandarin lyrics are like.
"There is a Mandarin version of "Qian Qian Que Ge", but it is not called Qian Qian Que Ge because the lyrics of "Qian Qian Que Song" can only give the feeling of singing in Cantonese. Therefore, the Mandarin version is to start from scratch.
restart."
"I named it "The Promise in the Wind"..."
Yang Qian can unlock all versions including covers and adaptations by practicing a song ten times. This unlock may not seem very impressive, but it is actually very powerful.
Some songs seem to be just one song, but after being adapted, it can become many songs!
Some are even completely derived from the original works, giving you a completely different experience!
Just like "Take me to your heart" that Yang Qian sang to Dai Yuni before to confess his love, this song is the English adaptation of "Kiss Goodbye", but Yang Qian sang the English version first.
Of course, this does not mean that all songs have adaptations, nor does it mean that all adaptations are good to listen to. Some adaptations ruin the original works. Yang Qian does not want to try them, let alone come up with them.
The same is true for the song "Qian Qian Que Song". Although it is also adapted from a Japanese song, it still has many versions derived from it. For example, "Song of the Sunset", which is also a Cantonese song, is very classic, and there are other
The Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien renditions are much different.
Of course, the Mandarin version of "The Promise in the Wind" that Yang Qian is talking about was rewritten by Baodao musicians and sung by Li Xujun is also considered a classic. (Note 1)
"Sing and listen, sing and listen!"
Chen Xiangfu was a little excited and urged him.
"I didn't bring my guitar."
Yang Qian looked at the master next to him with some embarrassment.
He brought the guitar back to Yangcheng, but the guitar was left at his residence. He couldn't carry the guitar with him even while having a meal, right?
Who knew that in a game set by these seniors, I would still have a chance to sing!
"Sing a cappella, try singing a few lines a cappella."
Li Guangmin smiled.
Yang Qian probably didn't expect that when "Qian Qian Que Song" was released for the first time, he sang it a cappella, and "The Promise in the Wind" was also released a cappella for the first time.
Of course, don't worry, Yang Qian has the ability to sing a cappella.
After the teacher said this, Yang Qian nodded, pondered for a while, went through the prelude melody in his mind, and then started to sing:
"Last night's rain,
Wake up my sleeping dream,
confused heart,
Covered with yesterday’s pain…”
It sounds pretty good at the beginning, although this is not a song with a male voice, and the emotions are obviously more suitable for women to express, but currently everyone is paying more attention to the lyrics.
The key is how Yang Qian re-filled the lyrics?
How does this version perform compared to "Qian Qian Que Song"?
Chen Xiangfu listened very seriously. He took out a folder from the briefcase behind him.
It is full of lyrics from Yang Qian's songs that he asked his students to help print out. Chen Xiangfu also wanted to take a look and appreciate these beautiful lyrics when he was free.
He now pulled out the lyrics of "Qian Qian Que Song" and listened to them in comparison.
"The cold wind,
There is no longer the gentleness of the past,
lost love,
Can I still have it..."
In the first two paragraphs, there are actually some signs of superiority and inferiority.
This is not to say that "Promise in the Wind" is not good. Just by tasting the lyrics of "Promise in the Wind", Chen Xiangfu still feels that the lyrics are very artistic, and it immediately makes people feel the despair of lovelorn.
And the lingering pain.
Even for "The Promise in the Wind", Chen Xiangfu felt that the lyrics were a hundred times better than what he had written himself!
But compared with "Qian Qian Que Song", it is a bit inferior.
"Qian Qian Que Song" is:
"Looking back slowly,
The night that once belonged to each other,
Honghong is still you,
Give me the sunshine in my heart.
Like shedding silly tears,
I hope you can be considerate and forgive me,
Farewell to you tomorrow morning,
The road may be long and lonely.”
Although it is also a separation, the sadness in this lyrics is layered and does not reach the point of heartbreak all at once.
Moreover, the bright sun, night, and morning make some images seem a little warmer, not the kind of pain that is bone-chilling and uncontrollable.
It's not that "The Promise in the Wind" is bad, it's that "Qian Qian Que Song" is so good that it makes the originally sincere "Promise in the Wind" seem a bit cliche.
Of course, you cannot judge "Promise in the Wind" from the first few lyrics. Chen Xiangfu also wants to see how Yang Qian sings the subsequent chorus.
"Even if there are thousands of songs in the future,
Floating far away on my road,
Even if there are thousands of evening stars in the future,
Brighter than the moon tonight..."
"Qian Qian Que Song" is no longer just a gem, it is a masterpiece that is so good that even old queens such as Kong Qiang are full of praise.
Chen Xiangfu doesn't think "The Promise in the Wind" can surpass it.
(Note 1: "The Promise in the Wind" is still quite popular among non-Cantonese speaking groups. Although "Qian Qian Que Song" is more popular, Xiaohan remembers that his mother liked to sing this song when he was a child.
Although my family probably bought pirated VCDs... Of course, this song will be sung by other singers in the future. Yang Qian will definitely not sing this song on Good Voice. Now he is just showing off his skills to the teachers, so don't be nervous.