1. On September 18, 2023, under the night sky of Harbin, an unexpected concert is being staged. 45-year-old Liang Jingru, the singer who was once known as the "queen of love songs", stood on the stage, ready to present her classic "Swallowtail Butterfly" to the audience.
This song is all too familiar to Liang Jingru, and she can't remember how many times she has sung it. However, when the familiar melody sounds, the unexpected happens.
The audience was surprised to find that Liang Jingru, who once conquered countless listeners with her sweet voice, seemed powerless at the moment. The chorus part is not only broken but also out of tune, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as "incomplete pentatonic tone".
The atmosphere of the scene instantly became delicate, some audience members looked at each other, some people whispered, and some people silently took out their mobile phones to record this unexpected scene. Such a performance is extremely rare for Liang Jingru.
She has always been known for her excellent singing skills, and it is rare for her to make such obvious mistakes. Despite this, she persisted in singing the whole song, showing her professionalism.
After the concert, the live video quickly went viral. The reaction of netizens can be described as a stone that stirs up a thousand waves. Some were surprised, some were disappointed, and more were ridiculed and ridiculed.
"You sing too much like Liang Jingru", which was once a compliment, turned into sarcasm overnight. On social media, the topic quickly became a hot topic, and everyone expressed their opinions.
It was such a night that became an unexpected turning point in Liang Jingru's career. Who would have thought that the former "queen of love songs" would become "synonymous with singing level" overnight? This sudden change not only surprised Liang Jingru's fans, but also shocked the entire Chinese music scene.
Second, for a while, people began to question: Does this mean that Liang Jingru's peak has passed? Or was it just a fortuitous blunder? The video of Liang Jingru's mistake at the Harbin concert quickly spread online, triggering an unprecedented Internet storm.
The reactions of netizens can be described as varied, some expressed surprise, some expressed disappointment, and more with a tone of ridicule and ridicule. On social media, the topic quickly became a hot topic, and everyone expressed their opinions.
The words that were once used to praise singers, "You sing too much like Liang Jingru", turned into sarcasm overnight. The meaning of this sentence has changed 180 degrees, and people can't help but sigh at the power of online public opinion.
Some netizens even compared this situation to the stalk of "Sleeping Dragon and Phoenix Chick" in the movie "The Richest Man in Xihong City", implying that Liang Jingru's singing skills have been declining. However, just when the wind of public opinion was on one side, an unexpected person stepped forward.
Zeng Yiming, who is also a singer, posted on social platforms to explain to Liang Jingru. His text reveals his understanding and sympathy for his peers: "This kind of situation is actually relatively common among singers, and there are many reasons for 'inverted voice'.
For example, fatigue, physical overdraft, cold, etc., and no matter how unwell the body is, you must go to power if you have a contract. Zeng Yiming's explanation was like a clear stream, making people start to rethink the matter.
He pointed out that Liang Jingru is 45 years old, and it is inevitable that there will be differences compared with the state of her youth. Moreover, even if she was unwell, she still chose to sing and did not cheat, isn't this kind of professionalism worthy of recognition? With Zeng Yiming's voice, some changes began to appear in the comments on the Internet.
3. Some people began to speak for Liang Jingru and called for understanding and tolerance. They believe that a single mistake cannot negate a singer's achievements and contributions over the years.
Some people even pointed out that Liang Jingru's real performance just proves her dedication and honesty, and she did not choose to lip-sync or excuse herself. However, some people also put forward an interesting suggestion: Should Liang Jingru learn from Wu Bai next door? This suggestion sparked more discussion, and people began to compare the concert strategies of different singers, thinking about what is the most suitable way to perform in today's entertainment industry.
Despite this, so far, Liang Jingru herself has not responded to the matter. This silence has also sparked more speculation and discussion. People expect her to be able to give an explanation, or at least show her attitude.
This turmoil seems to be far from subsided. Just when Liang Jingru was caught in a public opinion turmoil, Wu Bai, another heavyweight in the Chinese music scene, became a hot topic because of his unique concert style.
There is a ridiculous sentence circulating on the Internet: "I bought a ticket for 750 yuan, but Wu Bai didn't open his mouth, and there were only two hundred and five singing." Although this sentence has the flavor of a joke, it also shows the uniqueness of Wu Bai's concert.
Imagine such a scene: the lights are on, Wu Bai walks on the stage, and the fans in the audience shout a tsunami. All he had to do was sing the beginning of the song softly, or simply wave his hand, and the audience would sing in unison as if they had received some kind of signal.
Wu Bai stood on the stage, sometimes smiling, sometimes closing his eyes and being intoxicated, as if he had become an audience member of his concert. This unique way of interacting not only did not cause dissatisfaction among fans, but made them happy.
Fourth, Wu Bai is not always willing to be a "hands-off shopkeeper". Interestingly, in order to regain the initiative in singing, he actually resorted to a clever trick: temporarily changing the key, deliberately singing out of tune.
This trick really worked, which caught the fans who sang along in the audience off guard, and the singing stopped abruptly. Wu Bai finally found his own microphone, which can be regarded as an interesting attempt for him to win back a game.
This alternative concert mode not only saves Wu Bai a lot of effort, but also unexpectedly increases the interactivity and interest of the concert. Fans are no longer just listeners, but become part of the concert.
This sense of participation makes many people feel fresh and interesting, and it also makes Wu Bai's concert tickets hard to find. Faced with this phenomenon, someone joked: "Where is this to listen to Wu Bai sing, it's just to sing by yourself."
"But there's no denying that this model does bring new energy and possibilities to the concert. It breaks the traditional concert landscape and creates a whole new interactive experience.
Interestingly, Wu Bai's singing style also seems to provide a kind of inspiration for other singers. Some netizens suggested that Liang Jingru could also try this method, especially when she was in poor physical condition.
Fifth, after all, Liang Jingru's classic songs are also very popular, like the chorus part of "Swallowtail Butterfly", almost as long as it is born in the 80s and 90s, you can hum a few words. If you really can't sing, you might as well stretch the microphone to the audience, and the fans in the audience will naturally understand.
Wu Bai's concert model undoubtedly provides a new way of thinking for contemporary singers. Not only does it provide a workaround when the singer is not in the best shape, but more importantly, it creates a new interactive experience where the concert is no longer a one-way performance, but a co-creation event between the singer and the audience.
This may be the reason why Wu Bai's concert is so popular. With the popularity of Wu Bai's unique concert model, an interesting phenomenon has attracted people's attention: his fan base is quietly changing, showing a clear trend of younger people.
This change not only surprised the outside world, but even Wu Bai himself felt incredible. In an interview, Wu Bai said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Why do you like my songs at the age of 25?" How can there be so much pain in life? Although this sentence is ridiculous, it also reflects Wu Bai's concern and incomprehension for the younger generation.
After all, Wu Bai's songs have always been known for being deep and melancholy, and it often takes a certain amount of life experience to appreciate the taste. However, with the rapid development of society, young people nowadays seem to be exposed to the complex aspects of life earlier than ever before.
The environment in which they grew up, the pressures and challenges they faced, all made them resonate with Wu Bai's music. This phenomenon also reflects the psychological state and living conditions of contemporary young people.
This change in the fan base not only brings new vitality to Wu Bai, but also injects a new interpretation into his music. The participation of young people has given Wu Bai's songs new vitality and made his concerts more diverse.
6. In the face of this change, Wu Bai seems to be constantly adjusting his performance methods, trying to meet the needs of a new generation of fans while maintaining his own style. This kind of hard work may be one of the secrets of his long-term prosperity in the ever-changing entertainment industry.
Liang Jingru and Wu Bai, two singers who are both heavyweights in the Chinese music scene, have shown a stark contrast in their concert styles, which has triggered people's in-depth thinking about the way singers perform.
Liang Jingru, even when she was unwell, still chose to insist on singing. At that concert in Harbin, although her performance was not satisfactory, she still tried to present her most authentic self to the audience.
This professionalism is undoubtedly appreciated, showing her respect for music and responsibility to the audience. However, in today's fast-paced entertainment industry, this insistence seems to be a bit "rigid", and may even lead to abnormal performance due to physical reasons, causing unnecessary controversy.
Wu Bai, on the other hand, chose a more flexible approach. He is no longer obsessed with singing every song himself, but subtly "outsourcing" part of the singing task to the audience.
This approach not only relieves his own pressure, but also increases the interactivity of the concert, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone. The audience also enjoyed it, scrambling to sing, for fear of being snatched back by Wu Bai to sing.
7. This way makes the concert a carnival between singers and audiences. However, there are pros and cons to both approaches. Liang Jingru's persistence, although sometimes due to physical reasons may lead to abnormal performance, but the true side she shows has also won the respect of many people.
And Wu Bai's method, although novel and interesting, some people question whether this is a "complete" concert. This contrast also raises questions about the essence of the concert: should we stick to tradition and strive for flawless performances, or should we keep up with the times and accept and show our true selves? Should the singer's strength be showcased throughout the whole process, or should the audience participate in it and co-create the atmosphere of the concert? To some extent, both Liang Jingru and Wu Bai's performance styles reflect their different understandings of music and audiences.
Liang Jingru chooses to show respect for music through full singing, while Wu Bai creates a unique musical experience through interaction with the audience. Both of these methods have their value and significance, and both have won the love of their respective supporters.
After Liang Jingru's concert turmoil, maybe it's time to re-examine our expectations of singers. Should we give them more understanding and tolerance? After all, everyone makes mistakes, and singers are no exception.
For Liang Jingru, perhaps consider learning from Wu Bai's approach. When you're not feeling well, you might as well interact with your audience and get them involved. After all, her classic songs are very popular, like the chorus part of "Swallowtail Butterfly", almost as long as it is born in the 80s and 90s, you can hum a few words.
If you really can't sing, stretch out the microphone to the audience, and the fans in the audience will naturally understand. Finally, we still have to give Liang Jingru more support and encouragement.
One mistake does not negate her achievements and contributions over the years. I hope everyone doesn't blame her too much for singing mistakes, after all, no one is perfect, and no one will always be perfect.
Everyone has their ups and downs, and the key is how to get back from setbacks and move on. I believe that after this experience, Liang Jingru will become stronger and bring us more excellent works.