Lexia's joke

Zhang Yadong, many people know him through Le Xia, and his kind image left a deep impression on everyone. Especially when commenting on the band, the blurted "particularly good" has become a "joke" for everyone to chat after dinner.

In a recent interview with Thirteen Invitations to Xu Zhiyuan, we felt that Zhang Yadong was not as easygoing as we thought. In fact, his demand for music has always been very high. As for the sentence "particularly good", now looking back at the previous "happy summer", it looks so pale, just like a set of patterned rhetoric formed when I have nothing to say.

The meaning behind this sentence is:

Not so good.

What exactly does Zhang Yadong want to express? Let's look down slowly.

First, music has no soul.

Modern pop music, from the 1940s to the end of 1990s, was vividly interpreted by musicians of that year.

So it is difficult for us to create another musical expression in this era.

This is not just a personal problem of Zhang Yadong, but a problem of the whole environment.

Over the years, he has been a judge and participated in various programs.

Xu Zhiyuan asked him: "Because you have been a judge for many years and participated in this program, what is the mental state and universality of these young generations?"

He spoke softly, but he expressed sharply. "Creation is nothing new." "Sometimes I can't see this person at the moment. Everyone doesn't love themselves and ignores themselves. "

As we all know, the so-called individualization, innovation and experiment of music are mostly superficial, but in fact few people can make a real breakthrough.

But can we be more personalized when we follow the musical framework left by our predecessors?

Zhang Yadong then asked:

"Does your music have anything to do with yourself?"

Adele can write the story of her lovelorn love, and David Bowie can make music live in her own small world. ...

We need to perceive the creators from the music, but obviously some bands are superficial, and if we dig deep, there is actually no content.

"Some people express things that don't hold water in my opinion, so I have refused."

If a song is written for a certain concept or a certain style, it is obviously worthless.

Because you have been divorced from yourself and gradually become unreal.

If it weren't for this interview, we might never know his attitude towards some young bands.

I still remember that when Le Xia was recorded last season, Zhang Yadong became angry on the spot because a professional fan was addicted to black lyrics and neglected his musicality.

He said angrily, "For me, this song is very ordinary, and there is no need to listen to it at all." "Don't say that elephants love elephants, ants love ants, music is music, and music has its own beauty."

If the lyrics of a work are just touching, we cannot call it good music.

It's not that the lyrics are not important, but I hope more people pay attention to the voice.

Music has a threshold, and we should see the creator himself from the works.

As soon as this remark came out, the online quarrel became a pot of porridge.

Some people support him, others think what he said is bullshit.

As a producer who has been behind the scenes for a long time, Zhang Yadong was pushed to the forefront of public opinion for the first time.

Zhang Yadong seems to have changed since then. It is obvious that he is much gentler on the show and seldom argues with others.

Become afraid to express personal views at will, without edges and corners, not sharp.

In fact, he has clear standards for the quality of each song, but he doesn't want to say it.

Why didn't you say it?

He also has his concerns.

He is worried for two reasons.

First of all, Zhang Yadong is actually a person who is afraid of causing trouble to others. Even if he has a very strong personal opinion, he doesn't want to say it directly. Instead, he chose to keep silent or laugh it off with this "special good".

When I was afraid to give advice to others, I was finally suspected by the other party and thought I was up to no good.

"Maybe they think you are up to no good."

On the other hand, he needs money. In his mind, he has been balancing "spiritual satisfaction" and "material satisfaction".

In the interview, Zhang Yadong generously admitted that he felt insecure and needed to earn a lot of Qian Qian to satisfy himself.

"I can live in matter, which I think is cool."

There is nothing wrong with this sentence.

As a musician, making money should not only meet daily expenses, but also support your career.

Everyone has a desire to pursue material things, and Zhang Yadong is also a human being, so it is not surprising.

For example, an electric guitar with professional performance level needs at least 20,000 yuan, excluding the price of any recording equipment. Moreover, a producer like him is not as simple as buying a guitar. Making money is inevitable.

Take part in variety shows and put aside your feelings. What else can you do?

Since you have received the money, there is no need to be so serious. Just play your part.

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We always say that music is not as good as before, and we miss that golden age.

This is a fact. Classics are classics after all.

We can imagine that among all the bands in Le Xia 2 today, there is a style that no one has ever played.

Punk, metal, electronic core, English, friends, electronics ...

Now, it is difficult for us to create another musical expression.

Since you can't do absolute innovation, should you consider the content of your own work while imitating the style of others?

At least, let us know that what you write is not empty, but music that truly reflects your inner world.

This problem is directly related to our environment.

In today's era, the information we receive is fragmented and lacks complete self-narrative.

This directly led to the creation of many bands are superficial, can not stand the precipitation of time.

Just like now, many musicians are often born and their works are extremely rough.

Melody routines and lyrics are even more unintelligible.

The most important thing is that the weather is also very hot. ...

Is this not a joke?

What song does it say? I believe everyone has the answer.

Now the threshold of music is getting lower and lower. People who can play little stars say they are musicians. ...

Speaking of which, can you understand Zhang Yadong's sorrow?

I feel helpless and even desperate about the current music circle.

Zhang Yadong loves music, and it really hurts to see that he is still working hard for the progress of the music market.

He said: "If music wants to express something through me, I am honored."

Man cannot surpass music. On the contrary, music can take people as the carrier and show its best side.

Only when can music become the carrier of self-expression again?

Maybe we can only find some comfort in classic old songs.