How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 155 We Don’t Understand the Torment of Love, Hate, and Resentment

When everyone saw the information about the song Jiang Yu was going to sing this time, everyone felt that it was indeed suitable for this recording location.

"Jiangnan? Hey, this is the Jiangnan region, it fits our area pretty well."

"Of course. This program was recorded here. Jiang Yu must have used our place as inspiration to create this song."

"I have to say, Jiang Yu's song is very suitable, haha."

"Hmm? Wait, listen to the prelude of this song, there's the sound of wind."

……

When everyone heard the prelude of Jiang Yu's "Jiangnan", the first thing they heard was the sound of the wind. It felt like standing in the wilderness, enjoying the feeling of being blown by the wind.

The next moment, everyone heard the sound of the flute. In an instant, when the sound of classical music rang in everyone's ears, everyone's pupils shrank and their hearts were shocked.

"This... is this another ancient style song?"

"Yes, it definitely is. Listen to the prelude. It's a combination of classical music and modern pop music. Jiangnan. The song title sounds a bit ancient now!"

"Oh my god! Jiang Yu brought another ancient style song!"

"Oh my god, I'm so lucky today! I've always loved his song 'Blue and White Porcelain' and I think it's one of the best ancient-style music in China. I didn't expect to hear a new ancient-style song today!"

"No, this isn't just a simple ancient style song. Listen carefully to the prelude. It's a combination of classical music and modern pop music. It's another song that blends the past and the present!"

……

The audience at the scene were all shocked. From the prelude of Jiang Yu's song, everyone could tell that Jiang Yu was bringing another ancient style song, and it was also a song that fused the ancient and modern times!

Jiang Yu's song "Blue and White Porcelain" went viral, sparking a wave of ancient-style music online. Lately, ancient-style songs, eager to capitalize on the buzz, have been popping up like mushrooms after rain. While there have been a surge in these songs, few are truly high-quality and worth listening to. Even Jiang Yu's "Blue and White Porcelain" is so high-quality that people are automatically comparing these ancient-style songs to it, and the difference is immediately apparent.

Even after listening to Jiang Yu's "Blue and White Porcelain", everyone felt that Jiang Yu's song was not only groundbreaking, it was the first song to integrate ancient and modern music, and it could be ranked first among such ancient style songs.

As for the quality of "Blue and White Porcelain", everyone feels that there is no work that can compare to it in the current Chinese music scene. Even those ancient style songs that have been popular in the past, everyone feels that in terms of the quality of the works, they cannot compare to Jiang Yu's "Blue and White Porcelain".

This also led to the fact that after Jiang Yu's song "Blue and White Porcelain" set off a wave of ancient style craze, everyone flocked to this type of songs. Although there are so many ancient style songs emerging recently, there are too few to listen to, and the market is now in a state of hunger.

Now, after hearing Jiang Yu’s new song "Jiangnan", which is also an ancient style song, the audience at the scene are more excited and expectant than each other.

Now, I can finally listen to another ancient style song.

Not only the audience, but the guests also looked at each other with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

"I didn't expect Xiao Jiang to bring another ancient style song, blending elements of ancient and modern music. Haha, I have to listen carefully."

Teacher Zhang Minghui also smiled and spoke, looking expectantly at Jiang Yu on stage. He was deeply passionate about music, and had not only explored it himself but also with friends in the music industry to figure out how to blend classical music with modern pop. But unsurprisingly, they all failed. He had also attempted to fuse ancient and modern music, creating works, but just like the song Lin Yi performed today, it felt incongruous.

This is also why, whether inside or outside the circle, everyone was so shocked after hearing Jiang Yu’s song "Blue and White Porcelain".

Because he accomplished a dream and mission that many musicians have never completed, perfectly integrating ancient and modern music to create a successful musical work. Others have not done it, but Jiang Yu did it.

This time, here, Teacher Zhang Minghui heard Jiang Yu’s new song "Jiangnan" again. This is another piece of music that combines ancient and modern times. His eyes were full of anticipation.

Even Sister Wang and the others were a little surprised when they heard the prelude of "Jiangnan". The prelude was very nice and catchy, but the key point was that this guy had created a song that combined elements of ancient and modern music, which was really surprising.

What seems difficult for many musicians seems very simple to Jiang Yu. He can easily come up with a hit song. His previous song "Blue and White Porcelain" was a groundbreaking song and was widely discussed in the circle and regarded as a masterpiece.

It hasn't been long since then, and he has come up with another song of the same type. This guy's talent is really incredible now.

Director Hu couldn't stop smiling when he saw Jiang Yu's new song "Jiangnan".

This is another ancient style song that blends the past and the present. Hehe, Jiang Yu's "Blue and White Porcelain" has set off a wave of popularity recently. In this episode, he brought such a song again. When the program is broadcast, the popularity and topics will be directly maxed out.

He could imagine that just by editing the promotional video and revealing that Jiang Yu was going to sing a new ancient style song, it would definitely become a hot topic.

On the stage, as the prelude ended, Jiang Yu slowly raised the topic and began to sing.

“The wind here is sticky
Clinging to the thoughts of passers-by
The rain has become tangled here

It entangles us in this world..."

As soon as Jiang Yu opened his mouth, everyone was mesmerized by his voice. Jiang Yu's singing skills were truly exceptional; he was like a walking CD player. The lyrics were also incredibly well-written. From the lyrics, everyone felt that, just like the title "Jiangnan," they captured the unique character of the Jiangnan water town, capturing the hazy, misty atmosphere instantly.

Everyone was amazed by the lyrics written by Jiang Yu. The scene gradually became quiet. Everyone listened quietly to Jiang Yu's singing and savored the song.

"You are by my side, it is fate
Fate is written on the Sansheng Stone

Love is one thousandth sweet

I would rather be buried here..."

This passage was a revelation to everyone. Jiang Yu instantly pulled everyone from the misty beauty of Jiangnan to the world of love. Once again, he used scenery to express emotion. This metaphorical technique is what Jiang Yu excels at, and the lyrics he writes with this technique are truly beautiful.

"Circle, circle, circle, circle

every day every day me
look deeply at your face
angry tenderness

"A gentle face that complains..." Jiang Yu was singing on the stage, while Song Yuqing was waving the light sticks prepared by the program team. "Brother, this song is so nice, and it's really well written. And when brother sings, he is so charming."

Su Muwan was also looking at Jiang Yu on the stage, and Jiang Yu's eyes occasionally glanced towards the audience. His eyes met with Su Muwan and Song Yuqing's. Su Muwan looked indifferent, while Song Yuqing excitedly waved her light stick at Jiang Yu.

Looking at Song Yuqing beside her, Su Muwan hummed in her heart, "Little devil, that's enough."

Su Muwan looked at Jiang Yu again. This man likes such a sweet sister?

Su Muwan could see clearly the admiration and love in Song Yuqing's eyes.

As expected, all stinky men fall for this, huh!
The song gradually came to the chorus, and Jiang Yu's pitch rose a little.

"We who don't understand the torment of love, hate, and resentment
都 以为 相爱 就 像 的 善变
I believe that one day of love is worth eternity

在 这 一 刹那 了 时间

We who don't know how to be gentle

Thought martyrdom was just an old rumor
How painful and deep can the sorrow of separation be?
When the dream is buried in the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River
Only when your heart is broken will you understand..."

Jiang Yu's song "Jiangnan" is from JJ Lin's 2004 album "Second Heaven," composed by Lin and written by Lin Qiuli. The song blends Eastern and Western musical elements, expressing a timeless and unchanging view of love.

JJ Lin's inspiration for "Jiangnan" came from the Hong Kong comic book "Wind and Cloud." Originally titled "Tianxia," he first created the visuals before expressing them with sound. When Ocean Butterflies was selecting songs, "Jiangnan" was largely unpopular. Chinese style wasn't popular at the time, and some thought the song was too experimental. Only two of the ten or so people who reviewed it chose it, raising the possibility that it wouldn't be included on JJ Lin's album.

But thanks to JJ Lin's persistence, "Jiangnan" became a success. After visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an during his travels throughout mainland China, JJ Lin wrote "Jiangnan" in a hotel room facing the Xi'an City Wall. The song, a fusion of Chinese and Western musical elements, has remained popular for nearly 20 years. When JJ Lin wrote "When dreams are buried in the misty rain of Jiangnan," he said, "I wanted to capture this feeling, allowing us in the 21st century to revisit the everlasting magic of love."

This song is also a classic among Lin's many love songs. Even after many years, its popularity remains undiminished.

Everyone was listening to Jiang Yu's song and was immersed in it.

But Lin Yi's expression was not so good. He had never expected to run into Jiang Yu again this time. He was performing another ancient style song, a fusion of ancient and modern music. His previous performance seemed so unbearable in front of this song.

He is not a fool. Although he is jealous of Jiang Yu, when listening to Jiang Yu's "Jiangnan", Lin Yi can still feel the gap between his previous song and Jiang Yu's song.

At this moment, the song is gradually coming to an end.

"We who don't know how to be gentle

Thought martyrdom was just an old rumor
How painful and deep can the sorrow of separation be?
When the dream is buried in the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River
Only when your heart is broken will you understand..."

After the song ended, the place seemed to be somewhat quiet, as if everyone was still immersed in Jiang Yu's song. After a long moment, everyone finally came to their senses, and suddenly there was a burst of thunderous applause.

"It sounds great! Jiang Yu, your song "Jiangnan" is so beautiful!"

"It's really good. It's amazing to create such a love song inspired by the misty rain in Jiangnan!"

"This is what we call ancient style songs, a combination of classical music and modern pop music. As expected, only Jiang Yu's songs like this can sound so good."

"The fusion of ancient and modern can actually be described as a fusion of East and West. Classical music is a traditional musical element of our Chinese people, while modern pop music is basically introduced from the West. Piano and guitar are Western instruments, for example. Jiang Yu's song contains elements of both classical Chinese instruments and modern Western instruments. It is a fusion of ancient and modern, and can even be described as a fusion of East and West."

"Yes, that's true. It's amazing. Jiang Yu's talent is unparalleled."

"Yeah, when I heard Lin Yi's song before, I thought it was just average. He wanted to imitate Jiang Yu's fusion of ancient and modern music, but he didn't have the talent. The song didn't make any sense."

"Nonsense, how could Lin Yi possibly compare to Jiang Yu right now? With Jiang Yu's current talent, he's definitely considered top-notch in the industry."

……

Lin Yi listened to the words of the audience with a somewhat ugly expression, and when he left, he seemed rather silent.

This recording is over, and the third stop of the Jiangnan trip is over. Everyone has returned to their residence to rest. They will separate again tomorrow and will gather together to record new content after the program team notifies them of the recording location for the fourth stop.

Song Yuqing has an event early tomorrow morning, so she has to leave after the performance tonight.

The little girl waved goodbye to everyone reluctantly. Standing in front of Jiang Yu, she looked at Jiang Yu, blinking her eyes with some anticipation.

"Brother, I'll miss you later. Can I send you messages and video chat more often?"

Sister Wang coughed twice but didn't say anything. Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Of course you can. Don't be too tired. Take care of yourself and listen to Sister Wang. If you want to release a song or something, you can come to me."

Song Yuqing's eyes immediately brightened up: "Yeah! Goodbye, brother!"

Jiang Yu waved and watched Song Yuqing get into the car with Sister Wang and the assistant and leave. As soon as he turned around, he was met with Su Muwan's cold eyes.

The others had already returned to the house and were walking in front. Jiang Yu looked at Su Muwan's resentful expression and asked with courage.

"Mu Wan, why don't you rest? It's very cold outside, come inside."

Su Muwan snorted coldly. The program was not being recorded yet, and the others had walked ahead and returned to the house. She glanced at Jiang Yu sarcasticly.

"Goodbye, brother~"

"Tsk, I don't think you feel cold either. You're still looking at them even after they've left. You seem so reluctant to leave. Why don't you chat for a while?"

(End of this chapter)