How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 201 Sea of ​​Flowers
When Lin Qianqian opened Penguin Music, she saw a push notification for Jiang Yu and Hu Tian's new album. This was the second round of new releases, and Penguin Music was still prioritizing Jiang Yu's work. There was no other way around it; Penguin was deeply involved with Jiang Yu, especially in music, and they held exclusive music copyrights. Jiang Yu's songs were not available on other music apps, but only on Penguin Music.

"Then let's listen to Hu Tian's song first."

Lin Qianqian actually wanted to listen to Jiang Yu's songs, but she also felt that the best things should be saved for last.

So I clicked on Hu Tian’s new album page and jumped in. Including the songs released before, there were already four songs.

Lin Qianqian simply ignored the three latest songs that Hu Tian had previously sung on the "Singer" program. She had already heard this song before, so there was no need to listen to it a second time.

"edge……"

Looking at the first of Hu Tian’s three new songs, Lin Qianqian was a little curious. The song title only had one word, "Fate", and it looked like a love song.

After clicking play, the prelude sounded, and the first sound Lin Qianqian heard was the guzheng. At this moment, Lin Qianqian's expression was shocked and her pupils shrank.

"Is this an ancient style song?!"

If you listen carefully, it really is an ancient style song!
This shocked Lin Qianqian greatly. It was really surprising that Hu Tian and Li Shuming also included ancient style music in their new album.

But thinking about it, it seems that the two had created songs of this type before, with good results. However, their ancient style music is very different from Jiang Yu's. Theirs is pure classical music elements, with a retro feel, while Jiang Yu's first ancient style music, "Blue and White Porcelain", is considered to be the pioneering work of the school.

This is because Jiang Yu not only incorporates elements of classical music, but also integrates elements of modern pop music. He is also the only one who has successfully integrated ancient and modern music. This is why, when people listen to Jiang Yu's ancient style music, they don't feel that it is outdated or even outdated. Instead, it feels like listening to the latest pop music.

Among the songs in Hu Tian's new album, there is actually such a piece of ancient music. And when Lin Qianqian listened to this song, she found that it also incorporated elements of modern pop music.

"Are you planning to learn from Jiang Yu?"

However, Lin Qianqian still patiently listened to it. It was a song about ancient love. She had to admit, Li Shuming was a truly amazing lyricist; his lyrics had a rich, ancient flavor. Hu Tian's melody was also mournful and melodious, and it was truly beautiful to listen to.

but……

After listening to Hu Tian's ancient music "Yuan", Lin Qianqian unconsciously compared this song with Jiang Yu's previous "Lanting Preface" in her mind, and couldn't help shaking her head.

"The form is similar but the spirit is not."

It feels like Jiang Yu's fusion of ancient and modern music, but the similarities seem to be limited to the lyrics and music. Overall, while it's good, Lin Qianqian feels it's still a bit behind the songs Jiang Yu has composed and performed. For example, consider Jiang Yu's recently released song, "Lanting Preface," the first from his new album. Lin Qianqian feels that Hu Tian and Li Shuming's "Yuan" can't compare to "Lanting Preface."

"As expected, Jiang Yu is the founder of this type of people. Not everyone can compare to him."

After listening to Hu Tian’s song “Fate”, Lin Qianqian turned her attention to another new song “Sunset” that she had never heard before.

I clicked play and listened to Hu Tian’s song “Sunset”, which is his best love song.

"Hmm? No, this singing style is the island singing style?"

Lin Qianqian was a bit surprised. The singing style Hu Tian employed in this song had become quite popular in the island nation in recent years, and it was also quite common internationally. Known as the island singing style, it possessed a tranquil beauty, a unique magical power that calmed people down. It was like standing on the beach, feeling the breeze and watching the sunset.

This singing style really made Lin Qianqian's eyes light up. If she remembered correctly, this was the first Chinese singer to incorporate the island singing style into his songs. It seemed that no singer had ever incorporated the island singing style into their songs before. Even though it was very popular in the island country and internationally, many Chinese singers were hesitant to try it out.

Innovation means risk. It requires them to step out of their comfort zone. If the results are not good, wouldn’t it ruin their reputation and brand?
After listening to Hu Tian's innovative song "Sunset," which incorporates island vocals, Lin Qianqian also thought it was good. Not only was the song quality online, but Hu Tian also had the courage to step out of his comfort zone and innovate in his singing style, which is truly commendable.

"Yes, Hu Tian's song is indeed good."

Lin Qianqian really liked Hu Tian's song "Sunset." She even thought that this time, Hu Tian might be able to beat Jiang Yu with this song.

"Let's listen to Jiang Yu next."

After exiting Hu Tian's new album page, I clicked on Jiang Yu's new album page and saw that it also had four songs. However, unlike Hu Tian, ​​Jiang Yu had not previously promoted his new album on the "Singer" program, singing songs from the new album to promote himself. The three songs released this time were all brand new, and no one had heard them before.

Lin Qianqian was also looking forward to it. Jiang Yu's songs were always of high quality and never disappointed. Looking at the new song at the top, called "Sea of ​​Flowers," Lin Qianqian clicked play out of curiosity.

As the melodious melody began to play, Lin Qianqian unconsciously turned up the volume and listened to the prelude quietly, feeling somewhat intoxicated. Jiang Yu's songs, many of which were captivating just from the prelude alone, were truly captivating.

"That's a good prelude."

This was Lin Qianqian's first impression of Jiang Yu's "Flower Sea." If the prelude is good, then the song is halfway to success. If the beginning is able to attract people, then everyone will definitely be willing to continue listening.

As the prelude ended, Jiang Yu's singing sounded in Lin Qianqian's ears.

"Still all the flowers blooming
Far away, love becomes clear

I'm depressed about love but I like it very much
At that time I didn’t understand this was love…”

When she heard Jiang Yu's singing, Lin Qianqian's beautiful eyes widened, her heart trembled, and her beautiful eyes were full of shock.

"No way? Jiang Yu's song is also sung in an island style?!"

Lin Qianqian was also confused. Jiang Yu's song "Sea of ​​Flowers" actually used an island singing style, which coincidentally matched the style of Hu Tian's song "Sunset"!
Hu Tian's "Sunset" is an island-style song, and Jiang Yu's "Sea of ​​Flowers" is also an island-style song. Both of them incorporated island-style songs into their new albums, hoping to innovate, and they ended up collided with each other!

All of a sudden, Lin Qianqian's expression became strange.

These two people are really enemies. How could they bump into each other like this?
I won’t talk about Hu Tian’s ancient style songs this time, as they were released after Jiang Yu’s “Lanting Preface” and didn’t directly collide with it. But this song “Sunset” is a direct collision with Jiang Yu.

You both sing in island styles and have both made innovations. When the time comes, the audience will definitely compare the two songs directly. It will be clear at a glance which one is better and which one is worse.

Lin Qianqian was also a little curious, who would win after this?

She patiently listened to Jiang Yu's song "Sea of ​​Flowers".

"You like to stand on that window sill

You haven't come back for a long time

Colored time dyed blank

It was the tears you shed that made you faint..."

Jiang Yu's song "Sea of ​​Flowers" was written by Gu Xiaoli and Huang Lingjia, arranged by Huang Yuxun, and composed and sung by Jay Chou. It was included in Jay Chou's album "Capricorn" released on October 15, 2008.

This song is one of Zhou's most representative love songs. Even after many years, it can still be seen on the music charts. It even ranks quite high, which is enough to show how classic this song is.

"Don't want you to leave
Inseparable distance
Missing becomes the sea

Can't get in outside the window
Forgive me for speaking too quickly

love becomes a hindrance

The kite in your hand flies too fast and cannot come back..."

Listening to Jiang Yu's song "Flower Sea," Lin Qianqian could sense a subtle melancholy. Jiang Yu's incredibly simple lyrics instantly created a mournful atmosphere. His island-inspired vocals intensified the melancholy.

Lin Qianqian seemed to see the man, who had been heartbroken for a long time and was lost in his memories. It seemed that in his eyes, the figure that he could not forget emerged, and the girl's smiling face seemed to be just yesterday...

"Don't want you to leave
Memories cannot be separated
I owe you favor

I'm waiting for a comeback
The sky is still bright

it loves the sea
love song defeated

Love no longer exists..."

After listening to Jiang Yu's song "Flower Sea", which was also sung in the island style and was also a love song, Lin Qianqian had a different feeling after listening to it.

"Sunset and sea of ​​flowers..."

Lin Qianqian subconsciously compared the two songs and found that she seemed to prefer Jiang Yu's "Flower Sea". It's not that Hu Tian's "Sunset" was bad, but compared to Jiang Yu's "Flower Sea", she felt that she liked Jiang Yu's song more.

She felt that Jiang Yu's lyrics and music were better. The songs written by Hu Tian and Li Shuming, while good, felt unattainable and ethereal, a bit like a constructed fairy tale. They didn't have the emotional authenticity and deep connection that Jiang Yu's song captured.

Lin Qianqian listened to Jiang Yu's other two new songs, "Back to Back Hug" and "Red Rose". After listening to Jiang Yu's three new songs, Lin Qianqian had only one thought in her mind.

"Hu Tian probably won't be able to defeat Jiang Yu this time."

There was no choice. Lin Qianqian had listened to all three of Jiang Yu's new songs, as well as Hu Tian's. Honestly, before listening to Jiang Yu's three new songs, Lin Qianqian thought Hu Tian's songs were all quite high quality. She especially loved the island-style singing style of "Sunset."

But after listening to Jiang Yu's three new songs, she decided his was still better. Jiang Yu's "Flower Sea," in particular, and Hu Tian's "Sunset," both featuring island-themed vocals, created a striking contrast in style. After comparing the two, she decided to prefer Jiang Yu's "Flower Sea." Lin Qianqian even checked the new song charts, and the top spots were occupied by Jiang Yu and Hu Tian's songs from the previous week. Jiang Yu's "Lanting Preface" firmly held the top spot, while Hu Tian's song from the previous week was in second place.

As for the songs released by the two today, Jiang Yu's "Sea of ​​Flowers" took the lead and ranked at the top of today's new songs, followed closely by Hu Tian's "Sunset". As for the other two songs, Jiang Yu's is still ahead of Hu Tian.

However, the new song has just been released, and the data is not very stable yet. The rankings are swapped from time to time, and the competition is so close that it is difficult to tell the winner for the time being.

"It seems that it still needs some time to ferment. Let's see how this new song ranks tomorrow."

Lin Qianqian felt that Jiang Yu had a high probability of winning, but it was hard to say at the moment. After all, until the final results and rankings were determined and the song data were completely clear, anything was possible.

At this moment on the Internet, the second round of new songs from Jiang Yu and Hu Tian’s new album today, as well as the second competition between the two of them on their new album, have also become hot searches.

"Jiang Yu's new album and new songs are online!"

"Hu Tian's new album and new songs are online!"

"The second ring match between Jiang Yu and Hu Tian begins!"

"Jiang Yu Flower Sea!"

"Hutian sunset!"

"Jiang Yu and Hu Tian collided!"

"Shocking! Jiang Yu and Hu Tian both used island singing styles!"

……

Suddenly, the topic of Jiang Yu and Hu Tian's new songs was trending. In particular, the styles of Jiang Yu and Hu Tian's songs, "Flower Sea" and "Sunset," were strikingly similar, both featuring island-style vocals. Furthermore, Hu Tian's new songs also included a piece with a classical Chinese style, prompting comparisons to Jiang Yu's "Lanting Preface," the first song from his new album.

"Did you notice that among the songs Hu Tian just released, there's a traditional Chinese style song he and Li Shuming co-wrote?"

"I found out. I even went to listen to it. I can only say it's okay, but compared to Jiang Yu's Lanting Preface, I think it's really far behind."

"Hey, Hu Tian innovated his song 'Sunset' by using an island singing style. I thought it was pretty good at first. Until I listened to Jiang Yu's 'Sea of ​​Flowers', which also has an island singing style. The two styles collided directly this time. Tsk tsk, I think Jiang Yu's 'Sea of ​​Flowers' is more my favorite."

"Indeed, I also listened to the new songs they released today. I don't think Hu Tian and Li Shuming's ancient style song "Yuan" can compare to Jiang Yu's "Lanting Xu". However, I quite like "Sunset" and "Flower Sea", two songs with island singing styles. Judging from the current situation, the two are in a close fight. They have just been online for a short time, and the data has not yet opened up. I guess it will be difficult to determine the winner for a while."

"Yeah, I think the fight between the two is a bit intense right now. I think it will take a night for the fight to settle, otherwise the difference won't be noticeable."

……

At this moment, on Hu Tian's side, it was gloomy outside the window, and a drizzle was falling, hitting the floor-to-ceiling windows of the villa, making the view outside a little blurry.

He and Li Shuming were sitting on the sofa. They had just finished listening to Jiang Yu's three new songs and seemed a little silent for a while.

After a while, Li Shuming finally spoke: "I didn't expect that Jiang Yu actually has a song with an island singing style."

Li Shuming and Hu Tian had originally traveled to the island nation to learn new singing styles, creating a song with an island-style singing style. This singing style is quite popular in the island nation and internationally, and they wanted to introduce it to China, becoming the first to try it out.

But who would have thought that Jiang Yu also had such a song with an island singing style, which made them feel a little surprised.

Hu Tian looked at his old partner and asked, "What do you think of his song 'Sea of ​​Flowers'?"

Li Shuming pondered for a moment, recalling the moment he had just listened to Jiang Yu's song. The melody and lyrics seemed to flash through his mind. After a long pause, Li Shuming finally spoke.

"very nice."

He did not belittle Jiang Yu. There is no need to look down on him now. Jiang Yu's song is indeed of good quality.

"But I think our Sunset is not bad either. It's too close to call right now. I guess we won't know the result until the data is clear tomorrow."

Hu Tian also thought so. Jiang Yu's song "Flower Sea" was indeed good, but their song "Sunset" was also not bad. In the current situation, it would be difficult for Jiang Yu to beat them.

only……

Hu Tian looked at Jiang Yu's other two songs on the tablet, "Back to Back Hug" and "Red Rose". The quality of these two songs was still very high, which made him feel a little worried.

"His other two songs are also of high quality, so this second round of competition is going to be a bit difficult."

Hu Tian felt a little emotional, and Li Shuming was also silent.

Jiang Yu was truly too difficult to deal with. Even now, he had to admit that he was truly formidable. Even back in the days of the legendary Chinese music scene, they had never experienced this kind of oppression.

However, this time's competition with Jiang Yu made them feel an unprecedented sense of oppression and tension.

Moreover, they have already lost to Jiang Yu several times. If they still can't beat Jiang Yu in the second competition of the new album, then even if they win the third competition of the new album, then there is no chance. Even if they win, it won't even mean anything.

They will be nailed to the pillar of shame forever, and the reputation and fame they have accumulated over the years will be destroyed.

But they don't want to throw in the towel this time. The results haven't been confirmed yet, and the performance of their new song is pretty good. It's still unclear who will win or lose in the end.

……

This is Mr. Liu from Fengtian Entertainment.

At this moment, he was also paying attention to the second competition of Jiang Yu and Hu Tian's new album. After listening to the new songs released by Hu Tian and Jiang Yu today, and looking at the situation where the two were fighting hard on the new song chart, Mr. Liu was praying in his heart.

"Hu Tian, ​​Hu Tian, ​​you and Li Shuming have to hold on. Don't lose again."

He really didn't want to see Jiang Yu's career progress so smoothly. Hu Tian had already lost to him so many times. The competition for the new album had already reached the second round. If Hu Tian and his team lost to Jiang Yu again, then Jiang Yu would really step on Hu Tian, ​​the king, to rise to the top.

This was something he didn't want to see at all.

The better Jiang Yu's career progressed, the more uncomfortable Mr. Liu felt, like he'd swallowed a fly. He felt a pang of pain at the thought of how he had pushed such a cash cow out in the first place.

I would rather see Jiang Yu not develop well than see his career go smoothly.

……

At this moment, Jiang Yu had already boarded a plane to Country T, ready to film Director Chen's new movie "Detective Chinatown". The name of the movie has now been changed to the name he suggested. Director Chen and his team had already arrived in Country T not long ago. Everything was ready, and they were just waiting for Jiang Yu to go there to start filming.

As soon as they got off the plane, Director Chen's staff took Jiang Yu to the hotel arranged by the crew.

"Teacher Jiang Yu, we will be resting in this hotel during the filming. You should get well and rest for a while. The official filming will not start until tomorrow."

Jiang Yu took a look and saw that the filming location was the capital of Country T, which was very prosperous. The conditions of this hotel were also very good. Director Chen was very generous to the crew, whether they were actors or staff.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

The young man smiled and left.

Chu Jingya and Xiaoyue live next door to Jiang Yu. It is Xiaoyue's first time going abroad, and everything is very new to her. After putting her things away, she goes to the boss's room with Sister Jingya to chat about some work matters.

The girl took a photo with her phone by the window: "Wow, Boss, Sister Jingya, the scenery here is pretty good."

Jiang Yu and Chu Jingya looked at Xiaoyue's excited expression, and Jiang Yu also said.

"You and Sister Jingya can go out for a stroll later. I'll pay for it. Just think of it as a trip at your own expense."

Xiaoyue looked very excited, and even Chu Jingya was a little surprised, but she also had a smile on her face.

"Yeah! The boss is so nice! Thank you, boss!"

It's quite warm here in Country T. Even in the winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperature is quite high here because we are close to the equator. Unlike in China, where you have to wrap yourself up tightly when going out in the middle of winter.

The weather here now is similar to spring in China, with the highest temperature still over 20 degrees. You can wear a coat in the morning and evening, and wear skirts, shorts and short sleeves during the day.

Chu Jingya was wearing a black hip skirt, her coat already removed, revealing the slim-fitting black skirt underneath. Sitting on the sofa across from Jiang Yu, she looked at her beautiful legs, which outlined an alluring curve. A gentle smile graced her pretty face, brimming with the charm of a mature woman, yet also possessing the softness and intellectuality of a Jiangnan woman. Her red lips were slightly parted.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

(End of this chapter)