Ten years ago, the Hong Kong music scene was described by many people as "a pool of stagnant water". In recent years, it seems that there has been a reversal. Cantonese lyrics and music styles have become more diverse and are no longer just synonymous with "K song". "Dream Chaser" participated, and many people were captured by record companies or TV stations, and they successfully attracted a large number of fans, setting off a long-lost star-chasing craze.
In his thirties, Huang Jiayang Hero made up his mind to quit his full-time job and devote himself to the singing career.
In the past five years, Hero has not yet officially "entered the industry", but he met his "mentor" Wei Jian, and in addition to learning singing skills, he also gradually came into contact with the performing arts industry.
Wei Jian, a multimedia creator, took a fancy to Hero's passion for singing, and added another member to his disciples. The master and the disciple embarked on this crowded road of chasing dreams.
After working in the bank for 9 years, Hero originally had stable income and development, but in order to realize his dream, he resigned five years ago to pursue his dream.
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"Music is my life." Hero, who has loved sports since he was a child, once accompanied a friend to participate in a choir in middle school, and accidentally discovered his interest in singing, as if destined to fall in love with music.
Later, because of family factors, I have to let go of my dreams and run for life.
After working in the bank for nine years, he originally had stable income and development, but in order to realize his dream, he resigned five years ago, hoping to join the bank and become a full-time singer.
From small regional competitions, shopping malls, and bar performances, as well as China's new star talent show, and TV talent shows that have attracted much attention in recent years, he actively participated.
After winning a prize in a competition, an "entertainment company" approached Hero. Although he was eager to enter the industry, he "investigated and made unannounced visits" with doubts and found that it was just a scam.
The singer's dream was never fulfilled, and he had no chance to get involved in the music world. Until a street performance, he met Wei Jian again.
Yacha Street met teacher Busking and passed the audition
At the end of 2020, Hero accompanied a friend to buy audio equipment on Yaliao Street, and sang a few songs on the spot to test the sound. The voice of the proprietress was appreciated by the proprietress and invited him to busking (street performance) in front of the store.
After two buskings, Wei Jian, who happened to pass by the video shop, was invited by his friend, the proprietress, to stop. Like a "Uncle Victoria", sitting on the roadside listening to Hero sing.
Hero accompanied his friends to buy audio equipment on Apliu Street, sang a few songs on the spot to test the sound, and was then invited by the proprietress to busking in front of the video shop.
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"It's okay that his vocal range is not narrow, but his skills are really problematic." Wei Jian had already accepted singing students at the time, and he was selected by audition for "accepting apprentices". He was interested in Hero's vocal potential and his ability to sing. blood.
In addition to a few words on the spot, Hero thought about learning to sing with himself.
Three or four months later, after receiving a message from Hero, the two officially started a mentoring relationship, which has been a year and a half.
Wei Jian recalled that the proprietress moved a small chair that day, and he described himself as "Uncle Victoria Garden" sitting on the roadside listening to Hero sing.
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"Lao Xing Zun" Wei Jian accepted apprentice teaching road buried 30 years ago
Weijian has been involved in the advertising industry and behind-the-scenes work for many years. He has done concerts, TV shows and movies. He is also a director and a producer. Hero also participated in the audition competition "China New Song", but it was very early stage. lose the election.
Wei Jian, who has been in "band" since childhood, has taught singing and guitar after graduating from middle school.
He recalled that the social atmosphere in those days was different from the current one, and many parents still had a stereotype of "making music", linking it with "partiality", "can't find food", "knowing bad people", etc.
However, the atmosphere has changed in recent years, and Wei Jian has the idea of recruiting students.
Wei Jian, a multimedia creator, has been involved in the advertising industry and behind-the-scenes work for many years. He has done concerts, TV shows, and movies. He is also a director and producer.
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So he and his wife founded the Performing Arts Education Center, mainly teaching singing and piano. The students range from 3 years old to middle-aged. Many of them, like Hero, hope to join the performing arts circle and participate in competitions.
One of Wei Jian's students, Liu Zhijun Aster, was also shortlisted for the TV talent show and even reached the final.
Wei Jian said frankly that no matter the size of the competition, students are encouraged to participate. In addition to learning from competition experience, winning awards can also be affirmed and enhance self-confidence.
Wei Jian recruited students again in recent years, and founded the Performing Arts Education Center with his wife Kang Xian.
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The parallel time and space of master and apprentice chasing dreams
Rather than bowing to reality, more and more people choose to run towards their dreams.
"At 30, I feel like I can't do anything. I don't want to live forever." Hero gave up his well-paid job as a banker. 's fee.
In order to make a living, Hero worked many part-time jobs—site management, cleaning, and market management. With a thin stature, he even moved to the sixth floor of Tang through the use of petroleum gas.
In the past six months, he has become a financial planner, greedy for his flexible working hours and a considerable income, which can support him to continue on the path of music.
Hero has been a financial planner for the past six months, earning money and having flexible time to support himself to continue on the path of music.
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People don’t chase their dreams and they waste young people. Wei Jian sighed with emotion. Hero did casual jobs when he was young. He also did it in order to pursue music dreams. .
Wei Jian, who was part of "Dream Chasing" many years ago, said with emotion that he basically did all the work mentioned by Hero.
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Things have changed, and seeing that many parents are now encouraging their children to learn music and other arts, he decided to take up the role of a coach again to help them practice what he had not been able to do before: "What can we do to pass on our performing arts experience or knowledge? ......It must be through education." In addition to recruiting disciples, he also teaches music courses in Hong Kong College, "Many young people, it turns out that they have ideals and talents except for their dreams. His goals and ideals are clearer than I imagined." He hopes to help more young people "sharpen the knife" with his rich network and experience.
Seeing that many parents are now encouraging their children to learn music and other arts, Wei Jian decided to take up the role again.
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The rising wave in the music world: do not set a dead line for fame
It is not an exaggeration to use "a hundred flowers blooming" to describe the music scene of the past one or two years.
Cantonese songs are recovering; many new singers have both strengths and styles.
High popularity also naturally brings business opportunities. In addition, the media ecology has changed drastically and competition is fierce. There is no shortage of opportunities for amateur rookies to appear in front of the competition. Yes." Wei Jian said.
Hero, who calls himself "old-fashioned", bluntly said that his impression of "being a singer" is to release songs, release discs, hold concerts, appear on TV programs and so on.
Now, his goal is to release a song of his own: "Give more listeners and audience friends to get some energy... I have some company when I'm not happy." The song "Neither Come nor Go" accompanies me.
Hero comes to the center one or two days a week to practice songs.
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I am 35 years old this year, and I dream of being a singer. Is there any deadline?
Hero answered without hesitation: "No." He didn't set a dead line for himself, because the idol Lin Zixiang only debuted at the age of 29. He sang until he was 74 years old, and still did not give up. , I want to contribute to the music scene.”
Dream chasers, it may be more difficult to break through the huge waves, but Hero believes that his piece of jade has met Bole, and he is very grateful to Wei Jian not only instructing his singing skills, but also teaching him the rules of the industry and the dynamics of the entertainment industry.
Recently, Wei Jian has also officially become Hero's manager, and began to look for performances and job opportunities for his apprentices. The two mentors and apprentices have even collaborated on filming, hoping to open up new promotion channels on the online platform. Provide a platform for sharing and communication.
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