356 Spring Festival Evening Divine Comedy 'When You Are Old'
There are a lot of highlights in this year’s Spring Festival Gala.
Hu Jing can barely be counted as one, and Zhang Baizhi can also be counted as one. The two top stars from the mainland and Xiangjiang made their debut in the Spring Festival Gala and received a certain amount of attention.
In addition, there are two big names in the Xiangjiang music scene, Queen Lin Yilian and King Guo of the Four Heavenly Kings.
The former came to the Spring Festival Gala for the first time and sang his masterpiece "At least I still have you".
This is the second time that the latter has participated in the Spring Festival Gala. The last time was in 1993, exactly 10 years ago. The work is "Move", which can be regarded as his masterpiece, the 2000 Pepsi commercial song + the 2001 League A theme song.
Mainland singers carrying the flag are Cao Xuan, Liu Huan, Tian Zhen and Tan Jing, two folk song queens. Director Chen’s wife and Cai Guoqing are also one of the highlights.
Among them, except for Cao Xuan and Liu Huan, the popularity of several others is less popular.
The only singer who can compete with Guo Tianwang or even outdo him is Cao Xuan.
The previous Grammy nomination incident has given Cao Xuan, who has not been involved in the music scene much for half a year, a new wave of presence. Many people are looking forward to his Spring Festival Gala program.
Even in many people's families, Cao Xuan's Spring Festival Gala program can be compared with those in the language category. Let's talk about it.
"Cao Xuan calls me when he sings."
Don't underestimate this sentence. The Spring Festival Gala has been held for 20 years, and not many artists have this kind of treatment.
Golden cups and silver cups are not as good as the audience's reputation. This sentence not only shows everyone's trust in the quality of Cao Xuan's Spring Festival Gala works, but also the national influence that makes countless artists envious.
Cao Xuan's show is behind a crosstalk, that is the bald Chen Hanbai.
He is Master Hou's apprentice and was honored by his master to participate in the Spring Festival Gala this year. He even came to Cao Xuan to pay homage to Cao Xuan during the previous rehearsal.
Cao Xuan and Mr. Hou worked together on the Spring Festival Gala last year, and they have a good relationship. Although they are not very familiar with each other, they still have phone calls and text messages to greet them during holidays.
There is no seniority between the two of them, so they are friends for many years. He calls the other party Third Master, and the other party calls him Xiao Cao.
Cao Xuan once had a lot of imagination. When he met Lao Guo in the future, he would call him uncle, brother, or give him a gender-neutral name, teacher...
"I've already decided on a name. It's called Air Hen."
"Hi!"
After the cross talk performance ended, the host Zhou Tao, who had just performed a sketch with Feng, announced the curtain. When they heard Cao Xuan's name, the audience cheered up one after another, and people in front of the TV started to cheer for each other.
"...Let us invite Cao Xuan and we will sing the song "When You Get Old"."
On the stage, the lights were dimmed, and two white lights were cast. Cao Xuan did not appear. The first person to appear was an old couple with white hair, leaning quietly by the "fire". The old lady was in a wheelchair and fainted.
She was about to fall asleep, so the old man held a book and read to her softly.
At this time, the prelude ended, and Cao Xuan, wearing a high-collar gray and white sweater, slowly walked out of the shadows, holding a microphone and humming softly.
"When you get old and your hair turns gray
sleepy
When you get old and can't walk anymore
Napping by the fire reminiscing about youth
…”
The soft, delicate and slightly aged singing voice, combined with the lighting and dance, quickly drew the audience into the mood of the song.
The song "When You Are Old" originally came from a poem by the Irish poet Yeats.
Later, singer Zhao Zhao adapted the translation into a song, which first appeared on the "Chinese Good Songs" program. However, it was Li Jian who later sang the song and became famous on the stage of "I Am a Singer".
In the 2015 Spring Festival Gala, Karen Mok sang this song again in the Spring Festival Gala, and it was widely praised. It was one of the few songs that could be performed during the decline period of the Spring Festival Gala.
Cao Xuan thought about it for a long time and finally chose this song.
There is no problem with the atmosphere, depth, and meaning. The popularity of the song may be weaker than before, but it is not much worse. Overall, it is still an excellent song, and it does not lose Cao Xuan's reputation as the king of singers in the Spring Festival Gala.
"How many people loved you when you were young and happy?
Admire your beautiful pretense or sincerity
There is only one person who still loves your pious soul
Love the wrinkles on your old face
…”
The two elderly couples got up, danced, and joked to the songs and walks.
Cao Xuan looked at them with a smile and sang softly, and the audience inside and outside the venue slowly joined in the song.
Many couples or lovers hold each other's hands, thinking about the day when they grow old together, what the situation will be like for the two of them, and whether it will be as beautiful and warm as in the song.
It is worth mentioning that the song "When You Get Old" was originally written to commemorate my mother, but the original poem is a love poem, and when many people sing it, they default to praising the love of growing old together.
How should I put it? You understand it as the mother's feelings are right, and you think it's right to praise love. A thousand readers will give you a thousand Hamlets, so you can interpret it any way you want.
Cao Xuan personally prefers love, so the backup dancers he looks for are also older couples.
According to the news about the new song released during the Spring Festival Gala, Cao Xuan also stated that it was adapted from a love poem by a certain poet, but he did not say who the poet was in order to keep it confidential.
Mainly to set the stage, what if the song becomes popular and they plagiarize it from Cao Xuan?
Although this is a fact, the "talented" Cao University will not sit back and watch his character collapse, so he has laid the groundwork in advance to prevent anyone from taking the opportunity to cause trouble.
In addition, some of the lyrics and melody of this song are slightly similar to Shuimunianhua's "I Will Have You in My Life". The author should have referred to this song when writing it.
Cao Xuan had specifically contacted Shuimunianhua before and made an explanation.
In fact, the two songs are not very similar, except that some of the lyrics and melody are slightly inconsistent, which cannot constitute plagiarism, but just in case, Cao Daguan is still very cautious.
In the second half of the song, the old couple is replaced by a young couple.
Fighting, living, quarreling, making up, watching the sunrise and sunset in the distance together.
Cao Xuan stopped singing, took out his harmonica from his pocket, and played the interlude gently. This was also the first time in his entire career that he performed the harmonica in public.
As mentioned before, when Cao Xuan was studying vocal music in high school, his family was poor and could not afford other instruments. The school stipulated that he must learn one instrument, so he chose the harmonica, one of the cheapest instruments.
Before becoming a formal singer, Cao Xuan played the harmonica and suona best among all the instruments, as well as the piano and guitar.
However, after becoming a professional singer, Cao Xuan began to study and strengthen related business.
He has a certain mastery of most musical instruments. Not to mention proficient, he is at least beginner. Guitar and piano are his focus on learning instruments.
However, the basic skills of the harmonica and suona have not fallen behind, especially the harmonica, which is easy to carry. You can play it for the East and West palaces on a regular basis, and it will appear affectionate and romantic. It is simply the best tool to coax your wife.
After practicing for a long time, Cao Xuan's harmonica level was absolutely top-notch, which surprised many audiences.
The melodious and melodious sound of the harmonica is especially matched with the song "When You Get Old", and even this harmonica interlude is a very good sublimation of the entire song.
After playing the harmonica, Cao Xuan picked up the microphone and sang the last verse, which was a little more soft and tender than before.
"The wind blows, your news
This is the song in my heart
When I get old, I really hope
This song is for you
…”
The camera was focused on the Spring Festival Gala auditorium. Under the background of thunderous applause, some audience members could not help but express their feelings and silently wiped away tears.
If you include the previous "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky", Cao Xuan has already made the audience cry twice during the Spring Festival Gala.
They are also the pillars of the Spring Festival Gala. On the big day, Zhao Benshan makes everyone laugh, and Cao Xuan makes everyone cry. He is really not the son of a man.
Maybe in a few years, he will be blamed for the sensational Spring Festival Gala skits...
………
After thanking several dance assistants, Cao Xuan returned to the dressing room backstage and was shocked to find Hu Jing wiping her tears.
"What's wrong?"
"No, it's just that you sing too well."
Only then did Cao Xuan realize that she had taken on the emotion. He rubbed Hu Jing's head and said at a loss of whether to laugh or cry: "Didn't you hear this before during the rehearsal? Why are you so responsive?"
"It's different. You sang very well this time, and the dance, lighting, etc. were all coordinated very well. It was easy to get immersed in it."
"If you want to hear it, I'll tell you slowly later. It's not good to cry during the Chinese New Year. You must be hungry. Let's go home and eat."
Cao Xuan made a group of spectators cry, but instead he kept saying that it was unlucky to cry during the New Year, and if word got out, he might get beaten up.
Hu Jing didn't notice the double standard here, so she responded obediently, put on her clothes, and the two of them, together with their assistant and others, left CCTV and went to Dashizuo Hutong to celebrate the New Year.
This year, because of SARS, Cao Xuan said hello to the two palaces, but their parents did not come to Beijing.
Zeng could go back to her hometown to celebrate the New Year without her mother, but Hu Jing couldn't go home because she was attending the Spring Festival Gala.
Cao Xuan couldn't bear to see her spend the New Year alone, so he decided that since they had already seen her parents, they would just spend it together this year.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Chong and others on the road, Cao Xuan and Hu Jing wore hats and masks and walked into the alley. During the interval of firecrackers, Cao Xuan knocked on the door.
"Coming, coming."
"Woof woof woof!"
The door opened, revealing the bright smiles of Cao Shuangguo and Sun Lan. Sun Lan even hugged Hu Jing's arm and hurriedly pulled her into the room, talking non-stop.
"Jingjing, you must be hungry. My father quickly ordered dumplings and hot dishes. Is it cold on the road? Why didn't you drive? Auntie has cooked a few dishes for you. I don't know what you like to eat. I don't think it's good. Let's buy them tomorrow.
…”
"There is a stove in the house. Let Jingjing warm her hands, crack some melon seeds, and eat some fruit for comfort. The food will be ready soon."
Sun Lan held on to her daughter-in-law's hand and held on. Cao Shuangguo greeted her a few times and then went to heat up the dishes and cook the dumplings.
The two of them were busy with their own business, and Cao Xuan was alone at the door. He looked at his parents who were so enthusiastic in the past, but this year they all surrounded Hu Jing and made love to each other, ignoring him. He couldn't hide his sadness and anger.
"Who is your biological child?"
"Stop being so pushy, close the door and come over and serve the food."
Cao Xuan's grief and indignation did not receive any friendly response, only Comrade Lao Cao gave a cool order. Cao Xuan did not dare to talk back, so he could only vent his anger on the two dogs who had not appeared in Chapter 200 and raised his hands to scold them.
"Go away, what do you call it? You don't have the eyesight at all during the Chinese New Year."
