Beyond’s journey has not been easy. Although Yang Ji signed them, they adopted a free-range model.
Except for occasionally arranging announcements for them to prevent them from starving to death, they make their own decisions regarding music.
The first album "Goodbye Ideal" only sold 2,000 copies.
Original Time and Space published it at their own expense, so they almost lost their pants.
Fortunately, it was Yang Ji who paid the money this time, and it was the company that lost money, so they didn’t have to pay for it themselves.
Even so, they felt quite embarrassed.
Later, a mini album "Waiting Forever" was released, which sold 20,000 copies.
This sales volume was really not enough in the HK Phil’s golden age.
Normally, they all create their own work, so they don’t have to hire anyone from outside, which saves a lot of money and shouldn’t make a loss. But for this EP, they shot a MV.
When shooting a MV, the cost goes up, so we still lose money.
Having lost money on two albums in a row, Yang Ji is an anomaly among the ever-conquering Yang Ji.
You know, the other singers of Yang Ji are too embarrassed to show off their double platinum sales.
So they began to change their style, becoming less heavy metal, hoping to find a balance between business and rock.
They cut their hair short, betraying the image of rebellious youth, and their music style became more popular, which was finally accepted by the public.
1988's "Secret Police" sold double platinum sales.
But they were also criticized by former underground music fans, calling them "rock traitors".
These rock n’ roll guys are just hard to take care of, they have too little money and many things to do.
Beyond did not answer and continued to move forward. They went to the mainland, sang all the way to the capital, and held two concerts at the Capital Stadium.
Their vision has become broader, and they have created songs such as "Earth" and "Peasant" that are more concerned about society and have feelings about their family and country.
"The Earth" uses the scene of father and son facing each other in tears and being silent when they meet, as a metaphor for the inseparable blood relationship between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and is full of patriotism.
This song was later named one of the top ten classic songs in the 30 years of reform and opening up by Nandu.
The theme of "Peasants" is thick and forbearing, and in just five minutes, it condenses China's thousands of years of rural civilization.
It is hard to imagine that such a song was written by an urban youth who has lived in an international metropolis since childhood.
In 1989, "Beyondiv" sold triple platinum, and one of the songs, "Really Love You," was sung to the public, finally giving them a taste of popularity.
Beyond in the original time and space has always been suppressed by Grasshopper. Grasshopper has always won the gold award for the group, and they have won the silver award for the group.
In Yang Ye's opinion, this is a joke.
One is original and the other relies on covers. Let’s not talk about it for now.
The problem is that Grasshopper's sales are simply not as good as Beyond's. They only have one platinum album, while Beyond has ten platinum albums.
Grasshopper did not perform at the Hong Kong Coliseum until 1995, by which time the group had been established for ten years.
Beyond played five consecutive games at the Coliseum in 1991.
Grasshopper can suppress Beyond and win the prize, it is nothing more than having an Meiyan square mask.
Anita Mui is a well-rounded person, very good at mixing things up, and has friends everywhere.
Everyone gives her face, then Beyond will have no choice but to be suppressed.
Just like the "Controversy of Qian Xi", although "Qian Qian Que Song" is more popular, Anita Mui was still able to suppress Priscilla Chan to win the award.
But now that Yang Ye is here, there is no such thing as suppression. No one can bully his artists.
The Academy Awards and the Golden Melody Awards are actually in his hands. It would be great if he doesn't bully others through behind-the-scenes operations.
The four students walked onto the stage and respectfully took the trophy from Yang Ye. After some humility, Huang Jiaju made the speech.
Huang Jiaju said: "I am very grateful to the Golden Melody Award for awarding the best rock singer to us, Beyond.
Thanks to the boss, thank the company for their tolerance and confidence in us, and thank all music fans for their support.< br>
Because of you, we can stand on the podium.
As the boss said just now, there are very few rock fans in Hong Kong and they are not enough to support the band. The company signing a contract with us is actually a loss-making deal.
Since signing the contract, we have suffered losses for more than two years, but the company still supports us in making the music we like.
We always believe that music should have many types, many colors, many different emotions, and different cultures in it.
We also always firmly believe that everything must come from the heart. If you want to move others, you must move yourself first. Thanks! ”
Next, the best female rock singer was awarded to Taiwanese singer Dowa.
There are still some rock bands and singers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Beyond, Tai Chi, Xia Shaosheng from Hong Kong, and Teddy Robin, the originator of Chinese rock bands.
Taiwan’s Li Yaming, Xue Yue, and Wu Bai are also very good.
Female rock singers are very rare. Basically, you can only choose between Su Rui and Dowa.
Su Rui has become popular, and Doll has been affiliated with the Rolling Stones, and is currently undergoing training.
A year later, she will successfully transform with the song "Across the Ocean to See You" written by Li Zongsheng for her.
The next best rock song was awarded to "Really Love You", and Beyond once again went on stage to receive the award.
But the rock category award, Best Rock Album Beyond, was not awarded, and it was awarded to Qi Qin's "Memorial Day".
Qi Qin is one of the pioneers of Chinese rock music. His image of a rock and roll youth wearing leather clothes and long hair has been deeply ingrained in the hearts of a generation of young people.
Qi Qin's second solo album "Wolf I" released in 1986 is regarded as the first real rock album in the history of Chinese music.
"Memorial Day" released in 1989 is the culmination of his rock style.
The Golden Melody Awards have just been reformed, and it is an honor for the Golden Melody Awards to come across such a good album.
……
After the sub-category awards are distributed, the comprehensive category awards will be awarded at the end.
The awards are similar to previous ones, divided into best new artist, best composition, best lyrics, best arrangement, golden song of the year, album of the year...
But there is no best male singer and best female singer, because this is included in the subdivision.
No one would accept the choice of the best singer from several sub-categories.
In addition, there is only one golden song of the year, and there is no distinction between Cantonese and Mandarin.
In the end, Pan Meichen won the Best Newcomer and the Golden Song of the Year with "I Want to Have a Family".
This girl really shined when she won three awards in a row at the Golden Melody Awards.
The best lyrics and best composition went to "When the Wind Rises Again", sung and composed by Leslie Cheung and written by Chen Shaoqi.
Leslie Cheung plans to bid farewell to the music scene, and "When the Wind Rises Again" is his farewell theme song.
In the original time and space, Leslie Cheung quit the music scene because of the conflict between Tan and Zhang and homosexuality. He was under increasing pressure.
But in this time and space, there are no such things. The music world is blooming. He is just a prince, but he still wants to withdraw.
This made Yang Ye look confused and went to ask him personally what he thought. He said that he wanted to learn from Yamaguchi Momoe and retire at his peak to hide his merit and fame.
Wucao, Yangye is really convinced. The strong and twisted melon is not sweet, so I can only let him go.
Anyway, this guy is very addicted to acting, and he will come back sooner or later.
Since Leslie Cheung's famous song is "The Wind Continues to Blow", the farewell song was named "When the Wind Rises Again".
It means that whenever the wind blows, fans will think of him.
The lyrics of this song also record his struggle along the way in the more than ten years since he entered the industry.
After receiving the award on stage, Leslie Cheung and Chen Shaoqi sang the song "When the Wind Rises Again" emotionally.
I look back at a certain year, like a faded photo suddenly appearing before my eyes.
This dazed and confused young man is willing to spend his whole life singing and devoting himself to every day and never change.
Let the wind in the old days make fun of me, let the old days pass by in despair.
My favorite song was finally sung, no need to strive for more.
When the wind rises again, my heart silently no longer cares about running.
Even if I want to go back with tears in my eyes, I am also willing to spend my precious years searching for the poetry in my heart.
When the wind picks up again, I think of you supporting me in the silent night, and hear the cheers crying out my gratitude.
Although we have said goodbye, there is still a trace of warmth...
Leslie Cheung sang affectionately on the stage, but the fans in the audience were already in tears.
Many people stood up and shouted loudly, begging him not to leave.
Zhang Guorong was infected by the shouts and sang until he choked up.
Teng Lijun looked at Leslie Cheung's reluctant look and couldn't help but ask Yang Ye: "Do you really want Rong Zai to retire?"
"He wants to learn from Momoe Yamaguchi, hide deep Gong and fame, what can I do?”
"Baihui is a woman and he is a man. This is different. A woman can live a retired life as a husband and raise children. I'm worried that he won't be able to bear the loneliness after retirement."
Yang Ye curled his lips: "Listen. The title of the song, When the Wind Rises Again, means that as long as the wind blows, the fans will think of him. Is he afraid that the fans will forget him and seem to be retiring?"
Teng Lijun was stunned: "Ah, Is he pretending to retire?"
Yang Ye shook his head: "Retirement is real, but sooner or later he can't stand the loneliness and will come back. Just wait."
Wait! Leslie Cheung left the stage after singing, and the audience was noisy and chaotic.
Some people even left the table to chase after Zhang Guorong. Security personnel quickly stepped forward to maintain order, and the award ceremony could not go on for a while.
Fortunately, the Golden Melody Awards are coming to an end.
The final award for Album of the Year was Teresa Teng's "A Touch of Love 2".
This album combines the strength of six members of the Rolling Stones, Yang Ye, Huang Zhan and Gu Jiahui. It is the most luxurious production lineup in the Chinese music industry. How can we take it lightly.
After its release, it became a huge hit, selling more than 4 million copies across Asia. It certainly deserved to win Album of the Year.
After Lijun Teng finished singing a song from "A Touch of Love 2", she walked off the stage holding the trophy.
The host Huang Zhan came up and said: "Now the highest honor of the Chinese Music Golden Melody Award, the Golden Needle Award. I invite the presenter Mr. Cha Liangyong."
Jin Yong walked up to the stage and opened the envelope. , said directly: "The winner of the 12th Chinese Golden Melody Awards and the Golden Needle Award is Ms. Xu Xiaofeng!"
The audience suddenly burst into cheers and applause.
Amidst the applause, Xu Xiaofeng, wearing a golden dress, gracefully stepped onto the stage and received the Golden Melody trophy from Jin Yong.
Xu Xiaofeng held the trophy and said: "I am very grateful to the music fans for their support, thank you to the Golden Melody Award Organizing Committee, and thank you to Polygram Records.
I am very happy that my idol Mr. Cha Liangyong can present the award today. Give it to me, it’s my honor, thank you very much Mr. Cha.”
Xu Xiaofeng said, shaking hands with Jin Yong happily.
I don’t know what’s wrong with the Golden Melody Awards. When presenting the Golden Needle Awards, they always like to ask Jin Yong to present the awards.
Xu Xiaofeng continued: "In my long singing career, I dare not say that I have made any achievements or achievements.
All I know is that I have sung countless songs, all the joys and sorrows of the world.
Among these songs, I feel that some of them seem to be talking about me.
Some songs seem to teach me how to be a good person. I have learned a lot from these songs.
As time went by, I couldn’t figure out whether the song was me or whether I was the song.
But one thing I know for sure is that this award tonight was given to me by you, and I am very grateful to you! ”
The Golden Melody Awards have been held for 12 times so far. A total of nine musicians and one band have won the Golden Needle Award. The band is Winner.
Xu Xiaofeng truly deserves the Golden Needle Award, and her acceptance speech was also very exciting.
Her last words were to thank the fans, and the audience burst into cheers, screams, and applause.
Many fans were so excited that they burst into tears. They were dissatisfied when Teresa Teng won the award two years ago. Why didn't she award it to our sister Xiaofeng? Today we finally got the award.
Amidst the warm applause, Xu Xiaofeng’s life footprints flashed on the big screen.
She debuted on stage at the age of twenty and has a twenty-year singing career in which she has sung countless classic songs.
At this moment, she sang these classic songs live. Her charming singing voice and rich alto made the audience intoxicated.
After Xu Xiaofeng sang a few songs, Yang Ye stood up and walked onto the stage with several songwriters.
Xu Xiaofeng stood on the stage and said: "I also invited some good friends tonight, because they have composed many good songs for me in the past.
Can you take my award? I want to be with them, I want to give them my trophy.”
A staff member brought the trophy up. Xu Xiaofeng's Golden Needle Trophy was specially made and could be split into smaller trophies, which was what she requested.
The jury will discuss in advance whether the Golden Needle Award will be given out every year and who it will be awarded to, and then communicate with the singer.
Xu Xiaofeng took out small trophies one after another and said: "Mr. Yang Ye, this is yours. Mr. Lu Guozhan, this is yours. Mr. Cai Guoquan, this is yours..."
Yang Ye once asked Xu Xiaofeng to sing a song, but later gave her several songs in return. Xu Xiaofeng was not at a loss this time.
Yang Ye and others took the trophy and left the stage. After Xu Xiaofeng sang the last song "Season of the Wind", he was also about to leave the stage, but was stopped by Huang Zhan.
At this time, the staff brought up a giant record that was as tall as a person, with many small records inlaid on it.
Huang Zhan said: "This giant gold record collects the winning songs of the past eleven years, and there are many of your songs in it."
Another emcee, Deborah, said: " Now we invite the guests, singers, and all the staff on stage to sign this golden record to show their support for our Golden Melody Awards over the years.”
Huang Zhandao: "This golden record symbolizes the smooth passage of the 1980s. At this moment, in addition to paying tribute to the music scene of the 1980s, I also hope that the music scene of the 1990s will have a new scene."
Deborah said: "I will definitely do it. Now we invite our guests, judges, singers, and staff to come on stage."
Huang Zhan said: "At the same time, we have invited Ms. Zhang Minyi, the director of the Broadcasting Department, to come on stage and accompany Ms. Xu Xiaofeng to sign the gold record."
Deborah said: "I have invited the eldest sister, and I have invited sister Xiaofeng. Uncle Zhan, you go too. Sign it!”
The musicians at the scene came on stage together and signed their names on the giant gold record.
Hong Kong movies and Hong Kong music in the 1980s are a colorful and glorious page in the entertainment history of the entire Chinese world.
Now, this page has been unveiled, officially ushering in the new nineties!
The musicians at the award ceremony were full of ambitions, but they didn't know that the crisis was coming! (End of this chapter)