China News Service, Beijing, June 24th (Reporter Wang Shiyao) This year, a "Sound of Life" brought the HK Phil back to the public eye and became the "darling" of the music scene again.
As a singer who grew up with the HK Phil, Keqin Li believes that the charm of the HK Phil is magical, both containing feelings and advancing with the times.
Photo courtesy of Li Keqin's interviewee
As a tribute to the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, "Sound Lives" brings together a group of outstanding singers to adapt and sing the best works of the Hong Kong Philharmonic through music competitions, completing the expression of the Hong Kong Philharmonic in the new era.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic dominated the Chinese music scene in the era of tapes and radios, and struggled to survive in the era of the Internet and streaming media.
But it is undeniable that the HK Phil has been a collective memory for generations. People chew on classics in their memories and look for new opportunities from the past.
They seem to forget it, but never really leave it.
Li Keqin.
Image source: Official Weibo of Mango TV's "Sound Lives" program
When Li Keqin created "Red Sun", he originally just wanted to cheer himself up, but he accidentally infected countless people.
This song has also become the fifth audience-chosen golden song in "Sound Never Ends".
So what is the charm of classic songs?
In his opinion, the reason why classic songs can attract people from different eras lies in the word "classic". What it conveys must resonate, recall, or encourage listeners.
What kind of work is worthy of the title of "classic"?
In addition to excellent lyrics and songwriting, it is also inseparable from the emotional interpretation of the singer.
How good is Li Keqin's singing skills?
So good that some people commented that his scene was like a CD, but his flawless singing brought controversy instead.
Some people say: "Li Keqin sings too steadily..." Yes, if you listen to his songs and watch his live performances, you will find that there are no hysterical high notes, weird and exaggerated body movements, his affection is restrained, but his strength But it is powerful.
Li Keqin.
Image source: Official Weibo of Mango TV's "Sound Lives" program
When singing "Lovers in the Rain", there is no need for complicated backgrounds and dazzling props, just a piano and a table lamp, "carry with the lost dream, enjoy the escort of lovers in the rain", accompanied by the simplest piano music , Li Keqin used his story-rich voice to make the audience feel as if they were in a movie.
His songs are as warm and firm as he is.
He said that music is a necessity of life, and he has been sticking to the country of music for decades.
He is happy to cooperate with outstanding musicians and looks forward to creating new sparks.
He has witnessed the ups and downs of the Chinese music scene, but still maintains his love and progresses with the Hong Kong Philharmonic.
"Stick to what you love in your heart, guard your original intention when you entered this circle, diligently pursue your love, seize the opportunity, and work hard."
This is Li Keqin's message to the younger generation in the entertainment industry, and it is also the principle he has adhered to throughout his life.
Let affection hide in restrained emotions, and live up to the love of this life with diligence.
The excerpt from the interview is as follows:
Zhongxin Entertainment: With the broadcast of the variety show "Sound of Life", the HK Phil has once again become the focus of everyone. As a singer who has always insisted on being a HK Phil, how do you feel?
Hacken Lee:
I always feel that the HK Phil is changing. From the 1980s to the present, the times are changing and the HK Phil is also changing. I am very happy that more and more people have been exposed to and liked the HK Phil through this program.
I will continue to do HK Phil, and more importantly, bring more good HK Phil to more people.
Li Keqin and Mao are not easy.
Image source: Official Weibo of Mango TV's "Sound Lives" program
Zhongxin Entertainment: What do you think is the charm of the HK Phil? How can the HK Phil continue to develop and innovate in this era?
Hacken Li:
I think the charm of the HK Phil is that it is magical, it is a feeling, and it also has the power to heal people's hearts.
Now this era is developing very fast, and the trend is also becoming very fast. There are more and more styles or contents for everyone to choose.
In order for the HK Phil to continue to develop, I feel that while paying tribute to the classics, we must also keep pace with the times and incorporate more new things, so that everyone can see that the HK Phil has been making progress.
Sino-Singapore Entertainment: This variety show, as a show for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, bears the role of bringing the musical emotions of the people of the two places closer. Can you share with us your mood when Hong Kong returned to China in 1997?
Li Keqin:
Of course, I was very happy and excited at that moment, returning to the embrace of the motherland.
I am very happy and lucky to be able to use my singing voice to celebrate the return of Hong Kong by participating in the program "Sound of Life".
Photo courtesy of Li Keqin's interviewee
Zhongxin Entertainment: After more than 30 years of debut, "Red Sun", "The Midnight Serenade", "The Messenger of Flowers"... You have many representative works. If you were asked to choose a work that represents Keqin Li, which one would you choose? Why?
Keqin Li:
I am very happy that my works can be liked and recognized by everyone.
In fact, every song has a deep meaning to me. No song can represent me. I hope that when you hear my song, you will know that this is Li Keqin's song and find resonance in my song. .
Zhongxin Entertainment: What do you think is the enduring charm of classic songs, and why can they attract audiences in different periods?
Keqin Li:
In my opinion, the enduring charm of classic songs is eternal. There are so many people in the world, and everyone's ideas and preferences will not be exactly the same.
Classic songs can attract people from different eras because of the word "classic". What it conveys must resonate, recall or encourage the listeners. I think this is the charm of classic songs.
Zhongxin Entertainment: In addition to being an excellent singer, you are also an excellent lyricist. Which song are you most satisfied with?
Keqin Li:
Among the well-known songs, I prefer "Red Sun" and "Deep Deep".
When I wrote the song "Red Sun", I originally hoped to be able to cheer myself up, but I didn't expect this song to be able to cheer up more and more people later; The Shark movie took the name of the movie "Deep Deep", but the content has nothing to do with the movie, you can listen to it.
Zhongxin Entertainment: If you were asked to recommend a relatively unpopular song that you would like the public to know about, which one would you recommend?
Keqin Li:
I have a song called "Lost Souls". This song is about some older people suffering from Alzheimer's syndrome.
Because there are elders around me who have suffered from this disease, so I know the mood of many families when they face this fact that cannot be changed. Every time I sing, I feel very helpless. I think everyone can listen to it. This song.
Li Jian and Li Keqin.
Image source: Official Weibo of Mango TV's "Sound Lives" program
Sino-Singapore Entertainment: Forming "Zuo Lin and Right Li" with Alan Tam, the champion group of "Qin Shen Shen" with Zhou Shen, and now "Yi Jian Zhong Qin" with Li Jian, your cooperation with many musicians has made a difference Sparks, what do you think about these combinations?
Keqin Li:
I think it's all fate.
The relationship with the principal (Alan Tam) is very ingenious. From the beginning of the relationship between fans and idols, to colleagues, teammates, golfers, and then to hold concerts together, now like family, I have a partner like the principal is my blessing .
And Zhou Shen is also very fateful. When recording "Our Song", I didn't know who my partner was, and I was a little confused when I learned that I was teaming up with him.
But I didn't expect to find that we get along very well after cooperation, and I am very grateful to have such an opportunity to cooperate.
The cooperation with Zhou Shen makes me feel very wonderful. Without too much running-in, the two of us can be like partners who have cooperated for many years and have a tacit understanding.
This time, I collaborated with Li Jian, Mao Buyi, and Shan Yichun in the program "Sound Unceasing". All of them are very experienced singers, and the time for us to get along with each other is also very fast.
Zhongxin Entertainment: Apart from the artists you have already collaborated with, who is the singer you want to collaborate with the most?
Keqin Li:
There are a lot of singers I want to collaborate with on the show "Sound of Life". Although some have collaborated before, but after a long time, I still want to collaborate.
For example, Liu Xijun and Rainie Yang are all singers that I would like to work with.
I think every singer is excellent, and I like to collaborate with singers who have never had the opportunity to collaborate, because every collaboration will produce fresh sparks.
Li Keqin and Shan Yichun.
Image source: Official Weibo of Mango TV's "Sound Lives" program
Zhongxin Entertainment: Do you have any suggestions or messages for the younger generation in the entertainment industry?
Li Keqin:
I hope they will stick to what they love in their hearts, guard their original intentions when they entered this circle, diligently pursue their love, seize opportunities, and work hard.
Zhongxin Entertainment: After more than 30 years of debut, if you used a lyric to describe the meaning of music to you, which one would you choose and why?
Keqin Li:
"I would like to accompany you forever." I think music is a necessity in my life, because no matter what stage, age, or place I am in, I think everyone needs music, and I am very I hope my music can accompany my fans and friends forever.
(China-Singapore Entertainment)