Chapter 485 The prelude song 'Blue Lotus' is released
Before the release of a new album, it is a relatively common operation in the industry to announce the corresponding preview song.
Of course, the choice of the prelude song itself is indeed a problem. For singers, this is the best way to attract listeners and fans to buy into their new album.
Some other promotional methods are, in the final analysis, just to build momentum for the album.
What really determines the subsequent sales of an album is the songs in it.
The fact that the prelude song is of high quality and can be a hit does not necessarily represent the overall quality and sales limit of the subsequent album.
But if the prelude song fails, there is a high probability that the album itself will have difficulty achieving satisfactory results.
And the popularity of Kong Cheng's release of the album's preview song this time is indeed the singer who has received the most attention in quite some time.
It’s even as grand as when Sha Yetong’s second album was released.
Of course, Sha Yetong's new album was released simultaneously with his solo concert.
It is estimated that it will be difficult for another singer to replicate the grand occasion like that.
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Because neither Tongji Entertainment nor Kong Cheng himself announced the advance song in advance.
Therefore, the release of the first song from the album was indeed unexpected by many people.
This was the case for Xiong Lu. When she saw the news, she was still eating in the school cafeteria.
After eating in a hurry for a while, I couldn't bear it anymore and ran directly back to the dormitory.
I turned on my computer and searched for the first song from Kong Cheng's new album on Cloud Music.
Soon, the page of Kong Cheng's new album appeared in front of Xiong Lu.
Of course, at this time, there was only one solitary song in the entire album, and the album itself was not officially released.
This preview song is a way to prove the quality of my album.
""Blue Lotus""
"Lyrics written by: Xu Ji"
"Composer: Xu Ji"
"Arranged by: Xu Ji"
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Before the new song started to be played officially, Xiong Lu saw a familiar scene.
Still a long list of names.
As expected, Kong Cheng's new album this time is still the kind of thing that Xu Ji took care of.
Of course, Xiong Lu guessed that everyone was not surprised by this.
After all, this is considered standard equipment for all singers under Tongji Entertainment.
"Nothing can stop"
Xiong Lu pressed the play button, and without any prelude or accompaniment, Kong Cheng's very recognizable voice sounded directly.
At the same time, a rapid guitar sound followed.
"Your yearning for freedom"
"A imaginative career"
"Your heart is free from worries."
"Through the Dark Years"
“I also felt hesitant”
In addition to carefully savoring the melody and lyrics of the song, Xiong Lu also discovered at this time that Kong Cheng's singing style on this song was very similar to his previous style, but it also had some differences.
place.
That slightly low and sad voice is indeed very suitable for the type of song itself.
But in addition, Xiong Lu could also feel an unusually firm attitude and a rare sense of power from Kong Cheng's singing.
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"The world of freedom in my heart"
“So clear and lofty”
"Blooming and never fading"
"Blue Lotus"
Soon, the chorus of the song arrived.
And Xiong Lu also noticed the difference in this song. Even the chorus of ballads, in fact, the tunes of most songs are still low.
But this time the chorus of Kong Cheng's "Blue Lotus" feels unexpectedly high.
Xiong Lu heard a bit of rock music from it.
And there is no conflict between the two, but they unexpectedly blend quite well.
This makes Xiong Lu have to lament that even in the field of folk songs, which is ignored by many people, Xu Ji's creations still feel like they are ahead of everyone.
While other folk singers and songwriters are still exploring some innovative genres, Xu Ji is already ahead of the curve.
Of course, Kong Cheng, as the singer of this song, actually played an indispensable role.
Kong Cheng’s voice is on the deep side, but he can still perform perfectly in this high-pitched chorus.
This really broke Xiong Lu's previous impression of him.
"Through the Darklands"
“I also felt hesitant”
"The moment you lower your head"
“Only then did I realize the path under my feet.”
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In fact, when she learned that Kong Cheng was planning to release a new album, Xiong Lu knew that this album would bring her a lot of surprises.
But I still felt a little emotional at this time.
Even though it’s true that Xu Ji hasn’t released a new song for quite some time.
The last song was during the Spring Festival Gala.
It seems like it didn't take long, but in fact, according to Xu Ji's own writing frequency, it has been quite a long time.
But the new songs I wrote after holding back for this period of time still have creative abilities that are envied by songwriters throughout the music industry.
In addition, there is no doubt that Kong Cheng himself has made progress in this album.
Kong Cheng has released quite a few songs before, some of which Xu Ji helped write.
Some were created by him himself.
Some of the songs were even written with the help of other songwriters.
But in the final analysis, except for the songs written by Xu Ji, some other songs can achieve good results simply by relying on Kong Cheng's own singing skills and appeal.
In comparison, Xu Ji even knows himself better than Kong Cheng himself. The many songs Xu Ji wrote for him have highlighted the characteristics and advantages of his own voice to the greatest extent.
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"The world of freedom in my heart"
“So clear and lofty”
"Blooming and never fading"
"Blue Lotus"
As the last guitar part of the song ended, Xiong Lu also finished listening to the song "Blue Lotus".
Of course, Xiong Lu would personally give a very high score to the evaluation of the entire song.
This song really allowed him to break the stereotype of some folk singers.
Of course, this song may not be considered a complete ballad, but it also contains some of the spirit of rock and roll.
Xiong Lu had not confused Kong Cheng with other folk singers before.
The most important thing is that there is a trace behind Kong Cheng, so Kong Cheng's album is indeed unlikely to fail from the beginning.
Although it may still be difficult to break the records of all other singers in the music industry.
But breaking the record of folk albums, including album sales, influence, etc., in Xiong Lu's opinion, it is certain.
However, even though Xiong Lu had had a premonition about this a long time ago, when she really saw the popularity of the song "Blue Lotus" on the Internet, she couldn't help but be shocked.
Just as soon as the song was released, in less than an hour after the song was released, the song "Blue Lotus" had already reached the number one position on the two major music platforms.
Even on Weibo, the most popular topic and the topic of discussion far exceeds other news, all about this song and Kong Cheng's new album.
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"Although I had high expectations, it still exceeded my expectations. This song "Blue Lotus" feels like it was written into my heart."
"It's still a classic theme of freedom in folk songs, but this song gives me a completely different feeling. It's not the kind of self-pity, but a song that can give people positive power."
"It's Xu Ji. It's no exaggeration to say that the level of songwriting is still ahead of the entire Chinese music scene. Kong Cheng's performance is also quite good. Compared with when he first became famous a few years ago, he has made great progress!"
"Can the album be released in advance? After listening to this first song, I can't wait to listen to the whole album."
As a music critic, Xiong Lu still has some things to criticize.
But for some ordinary audiences, the song "Blue Lotus" is almost unanimously praised.
Even before the album is released, the first song "Blue Lotus" is already showing signs of becoming a hit.
In the eyes of many singers, this is quite incredible.
Although the prelude song can attract more people to pay attention to the album, in the end it is just the prelude song, and no one will release the real title song of the album in advance.
But for Kong Cheng, it seems that he has no worries in this regard.
After all, the entire album was produced by Xu Ji, and all the songs in it were also written by Xu Ji.
For example, in Sha Yetong's two previous albums, there was no concept of a title song.
Because almost every song is very popular and can be liked by different audiences.
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"I'm so envious. Is this the treatment at Tongji Entertainment?"
Phoenix Entertainment, a group of new singers who had just joined the company at this time, couldn't help but sigh.
In recent times, the most discussed topic in the entire industry is Kong Cheng's new album that has not yet been released.
After the first song "Blue Lotus" was released, as the song became popular, the newcomers naturally discussed this matter more frequently.
As a newcomer who has just joined one of the three major entertainment companies and has not yet made his official debut, it is inevitable that he will imagine himself becoming a superstar at this time.
Kong Cheng's own experience is indeed very inspiring.
At first, she was just a resident singer in a bar, but by some strange combination of circumstances, she was chosen by Xu Ji on a show, and then she signed a contract with Tongji Entertainment.
I have come step by step to where I am today, participating in various performances and even appearing on stages like the Spring Festival Gala.
Now that the new album is released, the performance of the album will definitely not be low, and it is very likely that he will start preparing for his first concert tour in the future.
Some people even now speculate that Kong Cheng has a high probability of becoming the king of singers in the future.
Especially with the backing of Xu Ji, it can be said that it is almost a good work, and it is only a matter of time before he is promoted to the top tier.
It can be said that Kong Cheng is a model for ordinary people to counterattack, and he can naturally inspire these so-called new singers.
They haven't entered the entertainment industry yet, haven't seen the cruelty of the entire industry, and they are full of expectations and smug motivation. Unlike some veterans in the entertainment industry, they have long been accustomed to everything and don't expect the world to fall apart. Most of them are
I have been thinking about how to allocate more "retirement money" after I retire.
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"Do you think our new song can hope to become this popular?"
"I don't think the company said it would invite many professional songwriters to help us write our debut song this time?"
Someone asked very innocently.
Naturally, what I got was a lot of blank stares.
"A first-line singer like Kong Cheng, not to mention Xu Ji helped write the song."
"Whenever I dream, I don't dare to think as much as you do."
Obviously, this person has basically no relevant understanding of the entertainment industry and China's music industry.
The three major entertainment companies were once companies that countless entertainers in the entertainment industry wanted to join.
Although the competition within the three major companies is fierce, they also have many resources that can skyrocket.
But for newcomers who have not yet debuted, being able to enter the best company has unknowingly turned into Tongji Entertainment, which only emerged later.
Basically, the current entertainment industry has acquiesced that if you can enter the top three, it means that as long as you have the ability and means, you will definitely be able to grab a lot of resources.
My future career path will not be smooth sailing, but it will definitely be far superior to artists of the same level from other companies.
But if you enter Tongji, then if nothing unexpected happens, as long as you are not too bad, the fire will be just a matter of time.
It's the same for actors and singers.
There are songs that Xu Ji personally helped write, as well as TV series and movies produced by Tongji that are always hits.
Moreover, the number of artists in Tongji Entertainment is still small, and there is almost no fierce competition like the big three.
No one would envy this kind of treatment.
"But King Yan Ge is really unlucky."
"The release of this new album actually collided with Kong Cheng from Tongji Entertainment."
"His popularity has declined sharply in the past few years. If the new album does not perform well, it may really fall out of the top tier."
People who know that Yan Yuncheng has recently released a new album can't help but say.
Others nodded in agreement.
Obviously, between Kong Cheng and Yan Yuncheng, the former singer kings, no one thinks that the singer Yan Yuncheng has any great advantages.
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"This Tongji Entertainment must have done it on purpose!"
"Absolutely!"
At Smallpox Entertainment, the manager could only sigh helplessly as he looked at Yan Yuncheng who was gradually breaking down emotionally.
Yan Yuncheng's new album will be released on time at midnight tomorrow, but now the preview song of Kong Cheng's new album happened to be released today.
What a coincidence. After the song "Blue Lotus" was released, its popularity exceeded everyone's imagination.
Netizens’ attention, including many media and self-media on Weibo, are vying for the popularity of this song.
Now, not many people are paying attention to Yan Yuncheng's upcoming new album.
Such a situation is definitely something they don't want to see.
In fact, the agent felt that Tongji was not deliberately targeting him.
To put it bluntly, with Yan Yuncheng's current influence and the popularity of Kong Cheng's new album, Tongji probably didn't even know that Yan Yuncheng was going to release a new album.
"Yuncheng, let's lower our expectations a little bit."
"It's really bad luck. The subsequent sales of this album may require you to go to some more performances to promote it."
The broker analyzed it very rationally.
Although Yan Yuncheng is not as popular as before, he is still the king of singers after all, and his fan base accumulated in the past is still quite broad.
Album sales rely on Yan Yuncheng's reputation as the king of singers, and album sales must be higher than those of some newcomers or second- and third-tier singers.
But as a once glorious singer, it depends on Yan Yuncheng himself whether he can accept such a gap.