To be honest, if you want to save Chinese rock music, what should you do?

Regardless of whether it is true or not, I have been fond of rock music for some years, from when I was exposed to this kind of music as an ignorant boy, to when I served in the army and bought two boxes of rock album tapes (ten Yuan Yihe), even though he knows nothing about the genre of rock music, and some works sound unpleasant to his ears, his desire to buy rock works has not diminished. He has only one belief, to support Chinese rock music.

After demobilization, I saw that my childhood playmates and school friends had begun to dress up in rock and roll (now they are the lead singer of an excellent punk band), and I was filled with enthusiasm. It became my dream to learn music and pursue a career in rock and roll. Unfortunately, passion alone was not enough. In the end, I did not get the support of my family, and my dream was shelved until it was finally given up.

Since pop music entered China in the early 1980s, the northwest wind that had been blowing in the country for some time was gradually replaced by the business model of the Hong Kong and Taiwan record industry, because no matter the quality of the work, as long as it is from outside, it will be The audience in the vast motherland accepted it. Because of the unique cultural baptism in the past, the Chinese people, to be precise, the younger generation of Chinese people began to be fascinated by these fascinating sounds.

At this time, with the pace of reform and opening up, a large number of foreign cultures poured into this land, and people began to deeply reflect on their own lives, their own work, and the meaning of their own existence. A large group of pioneers led the culture of the times. As the most important part of music culture, rock music was naturally regarded by young people at that time as the best way to express their feelings and vent their emotions.

When I was a little kid, I knew nothing about the "Hou Daigo" and "Weimeng" from abroad. I just saw my brothers who were about ten years older than me doing it every day. Carrying a large dual-card tape recorder, they played the popular music of the time, danced to thunderbolts, and sang Cui Jian's "Nothing." Children as old as me looked at them with novel eyes until their parents took them home with their ears pulled.

In the 1990s, Chinese rock music had just taken its first steps, but it attracted the attention of the recording industry from Hong Kong and Taiwan. The representatives of this group of people were Zhang Peiren and Jia Minshu; they were also the ones who created the most glorious Chinese rock music. The instigator of one night, the Hung Hom Night, which is still considered a classic by music fans, has also become a watershed in the ups and downs of Chinese rock music. No one can explain the reason.

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Today, the sluggishness of rock music has become a talking point for many so-called musicians, and various arguments emerge in endlessly; but to be honest, it is indeed chilling, and the most obvious example is the 1990s. Several bands such as Black Panther and Tang Dynasty, which first became famous in the Chinese world, have been resting on their laurels over the years. It is not because the bands themselves are willing to eat, but because the event organizers require some familiar songs to be sung, and some funders even specify the songs for participants. This kind of dilemma is something that we have to face now; in fact, the members of the band have been seeking changes, but the level of singing of the new works simply cannot meet the requirements of the new generation of listeners. In the long run, the band has no choice but to rest on its laurels. In view of these current problems, it is difficult for the band members to control such a large domestic music market, because rock music itself is a music type with a strong critical color, and the impetuous emotions in today's society are diverse, resulting in The band is facing the problem of survival. Many lead singers and musicians are struggling to advance in the music scene. Many band members started to perform full-time in the band and later started to work part-time. Some guitarists started their own businesses. Some musicians have taken guitar training courses, and some musicians are playing or arranging songs for some singers behind the scenes. Many people have simply given up on this path and started a new life of their own. In fact, Chinese rock music has never declined, it just lacks the support of listeners. The impact of foreign culture has completely changed people's preferences, and no one is willing to listen and understand it.

This is the real dilemma faced by Chinese rock music. There is no use in escaping, so some people break out of the past model.

Let me talk about three representative figures: Dou Wei, Xu Wei, and Wang Feng;

Dou Wei was the leading figure in the Chinese rock circle at that time. During the Black Panther period, his album sales are still No domestic band could break through. After leaving the band, Dou Wei formed the Dreaming Band. With his understanding and pursuit of music, Dou Wei began to pay more attention to the display of his personal music ideals. After his solo career, his albums became more and more profound. However, many fans who love his music are confused. As Dou Wei's playful mentality gradually improved, Dou Wei gave up singing. Now his music is not essentially the same as rock and roll. Although there are works such as "The Curse of Gold", but Rock music may no longer be the equivalent formula for Dou Wei. Today, Dou Wei is still active in the field of music creation and has unique skills in film scoring.

Xu Wei, a rocker from Xi'an, has brought a fresh folk style to the music scene. His music can heal wounds, allowing listeners to empty their minds and release their emotions; there is also some Xu literature and art in the vicissitudes of life, which This is the reason why Xu Wei can remain evergreen in this fertile soil. Xu Wei's works are full of poetic sentiments. Xu Wei's song "Two Days" was also selected into the "Anthology of Chinese Contemporary Poetry" (also selected into this book is Cui Jian, the father of Chinese rock and roll). Such unique rock music I'm afraid people are rare in the world. Xu Wei is still at the forefront of rock and roll, infecting people of this generation with his works, conveying a belief that rock and roll is not decadent, but can also be literary and artistic.

Wang Feng, as the most exposed rock musician in the past ten years, whether he is in the headlines or not, he is a well-deserved rock pioneer, although he has not yet reached the "half of rock and roll" that he was so popular on the Internet. "This sentence, but the popularity of Wang Feng's works and the frequency of albums are also considered to be among the best. However, the commercially operated works will lose some of their thinking and become saliva songs. But whether he is right or wrong, Wang Feng has made his rock music successful and exciting. survived, so it’s worth talking about.

In fact, there are still many bands that have always adhered to the Chinese rock camp, and they still have not given up on their dreams. Take a look at the words I borrowed below: When Leather Pants Wang Zai grabbed the headlines with "Three Children and Three Mothers", his original statement that represented "half of China's rock music" was still the target of public ridicule. How on earth did he manage to talk nonsense like this? If Cui Jian is the "Father of Rock and Roll", he can at most perfectly interpret "Getting Rich from Rock and Roll". For the time being, let’s not mention the top players in the Chinese rock industry such as Cui Jian, Tang Dynasty, Black Panther, and Moyan. In this issue, the editor will take stock of some truly niche and powerful “half of the country” in the rock industry. By the way, I will also give you some "Happy" friends are pulling weeds! Of course, there are 1001 kinds of rock for 1000 people. If you don’t like it, don’t take pictures! Twisted Machine The band "Twisted Machine" was founded in 1998. Because they loved the American band RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, the four members named their band "Twisted Machine", and their style was biased toward HARDCORE. Their music has a stronger sense of rhythm, and as far as rock music is concerned, it is more narrative, describing the thoughts of little people in real life. The listener has a strong sense of immersion! For example, "Documents": "Fuck valid documents, fuck qualified identities." Do we all have a lot of useless documents? Do we all face the problem of how to prove "my mother is my mother and my son is my son" more or less? "Xie Tianxiao" His aura on stage is so powerful and infectious, which is in sharp contrast to his unattractive and even overweight image off stage. On stage, Xie Tianxiao was called the "King of the Live" and the rock god in the hearts of fans; off stage, he was ridiculed for clashing with Sun Haiying. Frankly speaking, Xie Tianxiao is not considered a minority, but can definitely be considered a "veteran" of Chinese rock music. As an important symbol of Chinese rock music culture, his music is thick and restrained, full of profound thinking, menacing yet seductive. His live performances are even more surprising in tension and explosiveness, which also makes him a unique and unruly figure in the Chinese rock music scene. The embodiment of pride, strength and thinking. Judging from many of his songs, the light of humanity has been his eternal theme, and he himself is determined to let more audiences know what real rock is through tours. The Buyi Band was founded in Yinchuan, Ningxia in 1995. As a non-rock enthusiast, the first time I came into contact with the Buyi Band was the song "I Love You Dear Girl" in "Crazy Stone".

But Xiao Ji has been playing the single "Three Peaks" recently: "The wind blew the sails, the boat pushed away from the shore, the oars woke up the fish, and the singing made people drunk." Super visual sense from " From "Autumn" to "Farewell" to "So Long" and many other songs, the open-mindedness and freedom revealed in Buyi's music are just like the vast and vast northwest land they come from. Reflector Band Reflector Band, also known as Reflector Band, is a famous old punk band in China. Active in the underground rock circle in the 1990s (Xiaoji had just learned how to play soy sauce at that time), the music was fresh, chic and catchy. "If you miss it, there is no need to say more. What you left behind is not bad, so don't continue to be wordy. It's either love or bitterness." The light music is accompanied by bitter lyrics. Love is something that can disappear in the blink of an eye. Is there a kind of "love comes too fast, like a tornado" battle? I especially like their "Explanation of You". Whether it is "explanation", "interpretation", "release", "it's you" and other understanding levels, it is left to the listener to experience it. In the words of a netizen: "If "Explanation of You" can become A good medicine in your life, the reflective mirror must be your personal physician. " Low Absinthe Band Low Absinthe Band was founded in Lanzhou in 2003. It is one of the pioneering folk rock bands in China. The band is named Low Absinthe: It means the wormwood that grows on the back among thorn bushes. It grows in low places, closer to the land. Their musical philosophy is consistent with their life philosophy: to be real people, to make sincere music, to be true to themselves and to their music. The Absinthe Band's music style is powerful and heavy, adding some psychedelic and experimental colors to the background of folk songs. There is a music review on Zhihu: When I saw the lyrics "Waving the broken tambourine, over and over again. For this night, I caught the girl's whore", I thought in my heart "This brother, you are really "Is there no other words that can be written?" The lyrics began to make sense from "We Kissed Each Other Involuntarily". By "Lanzhou Lanzhou", there are already vernacular lines like "But now I just want to hold your hands and be with you in your sufferings"; moreover, the lyrics actually have rhyme! (Xidapu Benning) Secondhand Rose For many "rock blind" friends, the first time they learned about Secondhand Rose was probably "Pancake Man". In fact, they were once the backbone representatives of China's underground rock, known for their coquettishness and the most popular music. A band with national characteristics. Lead singer Liang Long often inherits the quintessence of Chinese folk art in the performance of the Dan role during performances. Following the example of the "Four Famous Dans", men dress up as women, wear heavy make-up, show off their passion, and add on-site lyrics and precise timing like a flow board. His smile made many people exclaim that "Chinese folk art has finally found a path to modernization." But just because it is incompatible with "mainstream rock", this "naturally rebellious" band has grown stubbornly and rapidly in the eyes of people since its debut. With its novel style of mixing folk music with rock music, playful and domineering lyrics, and bold Due to his stage performance, he was quickly sought after by a large number of "heavy-tasting" music fans. The Bigger Bang Band The Bigger Bang, now renamed DABANG, (not the Big Bang next door) The Bigger Bang Band once became the world's eye-catching international rock upstart with its sizzling, stylish music. Their English lyrics are naturally suited to such a trendy music form, while the rare Chinese songs inadvertently expose the power of this "big stick". Netizens said: "From "Bing Xin", which observes the reality and reality of people and the city, to "Love Becomes the Ghost Behind You", which is a psychological analysis of the confusion of love, the profound and tortuous yet to the point lyrics have already shown great potential. The profound skill of mastering the mother tongue. Just like the post-70s editor sister in the office resolutely refuses to listen to Wang Toutiao, the post-90s kid next door resolutely refuses to listen to the Tang Dynasty band. In his words, "I have been eating one song for more than ten years." Song, and "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" is different from other works. Except for this song, all the songs are in the same style. The new album "Wish Love is Worry-free" released in December 2014 has been praised by many music critics. It’s the worst rock album in twenty years. Every song in the album has the same key, but the important thing is that they all don’t sound good. When he participated in the talent show, he was banned by the TV station because he was so bad! I'm just worried that they are becoming less and less ambitious, and the things they produce are becoming more and more inferior, and they even claim to be the number one rock band in the country.

If you don’t have that diamond, why don’t you take that porcelain job?

No matter what we do to save Chinese rock music, it is currently very difficult. Although many bands have good performance equipment, production teams and relatively professional business promotions, they are still difficult to improve; because the times have changed and the impact of various foreign cultures has caused the society that needs the humanistic spirit to begin to collapse, the new The current entertainment consumption culture and music order still make Chinese rockers somewhat confused. I hope more and more young people will love rock music...