Chapter 007 Life is a calmness amidst the ups and downs

I personally feel that your singing style is more pleasant to listen to, adding a touch that is closer to life and more down-to-earth than the original version

The village chief was concerned that the teachers from the television station would go hungry, so he had the women prepare the meals early on

Ouyang Chengyuan looked from afar and couldn't help but smile faintly

Winter has departed, yet spring has not yet arrived, inadvertently allowing the seasons to be unpredictable

Today, I will sing a folk song that I really like, "From Night to Dawn" (Note 1)

It is quite fitting, just as the sun is about to set

I want to see this world

Yang Qian has indeed heard of it, and he quietly explained it to the teacher.

Interestingly, at the end, there is a segment of humming "la la la" directed towards the sky, and the large goose that had been sitting still in the scene suddenly got up

Yang Qian not only possesses excellent writing skills, but also displays a relatively calm demeanor in front of the camera and speaks very fluently. He can articulate so much without the need for a teleprompter, which is completely unlike a novice reporter who has just entered the field

It seems that at the end of despair there is hope, and the pain of the past marks a new beginning

Indeed, Xiang Tiange's vocal ability is still rather amateurish. Although he has been blessed with a good voice, and his high notes are better than those of the current Yang Qian, his breath control is not well managed, as evidenced by the fact that he clearly failed to hit the note for the character "chen" in "qingchen" (morning)

Certainly, the size is not closely related to the price; the key factors are still the brand and sound quality

It raised its head high, standing on tiptoe with a proud demeanor, calling out as it walked towards Xiangtian Ge.

In order to capture the most natural recording of Xiang Tiange, all unrelated personnel, including the village chief, returned to the house, leaving him to direct the family members he had arranged along with Xiang Tiange's family to prepare a grand dinner for the television reporters tonight

However, in reality, it is quite difficult to find a friend with whom one can communicate as easily as with Yang Qian

From now until tomorrow

It seems to be performing quite well now

Yes, I find this tune quite comfortable to sing, as my voice tends to be on the higher side

Xiang Tiange learned to play the guitar and sing because he studied during his school years and spent some time wandering outside, which also led him to create his own videos

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Compared to the original singer's short breaths and lively rhythm, the cover of "Song to the Sky" feels much gentler and smoother to him

However, it also depends on Yang Qian's own willingness

I am always alone

Yang Qian smiled and politely declined, also taking off the capo from the guitar and giving it to him

To be precise, it is a video of him singing while filming himself

He wants Yang Qian to exercise more; this is indeed a great opportunity, after all, the topic of the news was proposed by Yang Qian, and the interviewee was also chosen by Yang Qian, who is very familiar with all of this

However, this time it is Yang Qian standing in front of the camera with a microphone

Rather, it is the wisps of smoke rising in the evening as the sun sets, the dining table surrounded by people under the dim yellow light of night, the glistening dew in the morning when the sun rises, and the fields where people toil among the tender green buds during the day that truly constitute this simple yet happy life, day after day, which we envy but cannot attain

The large goose stood up from its crouched position, stretching its long neck and giving a big stretch that looked comfortable to behold

This one is actually quite affordable, the Bukelu S25, a 36-inch mini barrel type. However, the sound quality is quite good, among the better options in the same price range. One could say that for a price of 1,500, you can obtain sound quality comparable to that of products priced at 2,000 to 3,000, which offers great value for money

From night to morning

Tian Ge, I noticed that you were pressing the second fret on the guitar just now

Teacher Yang can have a little fun, why don't you sing a song too

This is also normal, Ouyang Cheng is getting older, and he has little interest in new songs after the 21st century. Instead, he enjoys gathering with his old comrades from his military days, where they sing some old songs in KTV.

Ouyang Cheng was greatly relieved that, despite being called upon in a moment of crisis, Yang Qian hesitated only briefly before agreeing to take on the task

At noon, a brief organization was carried out, and preparations were made for Xiang Tiange. In the afternoon, their interview officially commenced

Over there, Xiang Tiange has already taken the plectrum, strumming the strings of the zither, while lowering his head to look at the score and singing along.

In the past, it was always Ouyang Cheng and Yang Qian who followed along to learn, as well as the photographer who occasionally held up a homemade "teleprompter," playing the role of a supporting tool.

The sun has set, and it will rise again tomorrow. Who knows what tomorrow will bring

A 36-inch is slightly smaller, while Yang Qian himself uses a 41-inch, although he is considerably taller than Xiang Tiange

The interview took a considerable amount of time

Only Ouyang Cheng and Yang Qian remained on site, and they did not approach each other. Only Yang Qian stood outside the camera holding a long pole with a fluffy microphone, once again taking on the role of the sound technician.

In such a context and environment, listening to the natural and unrestrained singing of Xiang Tiange is truly a form of enjoyment

Xiang Tiange insisted on addressing Yang Qian, who is much younger than him, in this manner, and Yang Qian was also at a loss as to how to respond.

Yang Qian did not drink alcohol. Ever since he decided to become a singer, Yang Qian has maintained strict self-discipline, even refraining from getting drunk like his classmates on the night of the graduation ceremony

Please quietly forget my face

Overall, the flaws do not overshadow the merits, and Yang Qian still prefers the version he performed

Yang Qian's question surprised Xiang Tiange, as Yang Qian had not shown any indication of understanding music from the beginning to the end. Therefore, Xiang Tiange had previously thought that Yang Qian was just an ordinary young journalist

Ouyang Cheng stood behind Yang Qian with his hands clasped behind his back, murmuring softly

Not only that, Yang Qian felt that the entire song became comfortable, especially when gazing at the distant mountains and fields bathed in the glow of the setting sun, and the quiet geese nestled nearby; the melody was as harmonious and beautiful as the scenery

In our Hecheng, there is a social media influencer who specializes in introducing his hometown. Online, he has many fans from all over the country eagerly awaiting his videos of farming, fishing, and singing

As soon as the video was finished, he arranged three large round tables in the courtyard. Taking advantage of the fact that the sun had not yet set and the sky was still bright, everyone began to eat.

Yang Qian did not know what sound quality two or three thousand represented, nor was he aware that there were guitars with even better sound quality costing tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands. However, he knew that the guitar used in "Singing to the Sky" was better than the one played by his previous instructor, Mu Yueliang.

Introduce Xiang Tiange to Yang Qian

Especially in such a remote place as Longliao Village, everyone works at sunrise and returns at sunset, busy with farming; who has the time to listen to music or learn about it

He is now standing beside me, singing a duet with a goose that has gone viral online, and has also helped the agricultural products from our hometown sell across the country. Tian Ge, please greet everyone!

He is clearly unfamiliar with this song and finds the title of the song quite strange.

Yang Qian talked to Xiang Tiange about his guitar

Xiang Tiange himself did not pay attention to those minor flaws, and he has completely lost the awkwardness he once felt in front of the camera. Holding his guitar and lowering his head, he seems to be immersed in his own musical world

The song "From Night to Morning" should be in the key of G, right? This method of playing in the key of A with a capo on the second fret is something I am hearing for the first time

Moreover, the fans of Xiang Tiange do not listen to his singing with the expectations of a professional singer. From the perspective of an ordinary person, Xiang Tiange sings quite well.

Such fluctuations cannot change anything; after the night, a new day will come again

Embarking on a road of no return

Thank you, I do not use a pick, and I am also not accustomed to using this capo

It is often said that seeing a hunt brings joy to the heart. Yang Qian simply played a melody, appreciating the excellent sound quality of this guitar, and the desire to sing within him was awakened by the song to the heavens

I understand a little, and I also really enjoy singing

Yang Qian expressed his feelings, which is relatively subjective, but discussing it privately is not a problem

Xiang Tiange eagerly handed over the pick and watched him with great enthusiasm

Isn't this a reflection of rural life

Master Lu is not very talkative, but his work ability is quite good. Yang Qian glanced at the viewfinder; the angle chosen for the lens is particularly good, capturing most of the mountains, forests, and fields, the sunset in the west beginning to turn red, as well as some houses in the village with blue tiles and white walls

The interview concluded, and the four-member interview team, who will be staying overnight in Longliao Village, also accepted the invitation from the village chief and the Xiang Tiange family for a banquet—the village chief shares the same surname, Xiang, and is actually from the same clan as Xiang Tiange

(Note 1: After much consideration, I still feel that the songs in the parallel world are entirely fabricated by Xiao Han. Everyone might not think much of it, and besides, Xiao Han does not possess the ability to write lyrics that can move people—if he had that ability, he would have written songs himself, right... Therefore, for a portion of the songs in the parallel world that involve lyrics, Xiao Han will try to use relatively obscure songs as substitutes, and everyone can just assume that these songs were born in the parallel world. Of course, if everyone likes them, they can also listen to them. For instance, this song "From Night to Morning" was written by the folk singer Er Bai, who also wrote "Rose." By the way, Xiang Tian Ge has a prototype; Xiang Tian Ge is actually his very famous goose. ... Therefore, for a portion of the songs in the parallel world that involve lyrics, Xiao Han will try to use relatively obscure songs as substitutes, and everyone can just assume that these songs were born in the parallel world. Of course, if everyone likes them, they can also listen to them. For instance, this song "From Night to Morning" was written by the folk singer Er Bai, who also wrote "Rose." By the way, Xiang Tian Ge has a prototype; Xiang Tian Ge is actually his very famous goose. ... ... The version of "From Night to Morning" covered by Xiang Ao Tu is one that Xiao Han particularly likes, and he will include it in the Easter egg chapter for everyone to enjoy.)

From each night to dawn

Yang Qian's keen ears immediately caught this embarrassing detail

This is a folk song that was released a few years ago, somewhat niche, but quite pleasant to listen to

Only 1,500? That's very cheap! I previously bought one for over 600, which was said to be entry-level online. I thought it was acceptable at the time, but now, compared to yours, it truly is like heaven and earth!

Xiang Tiange increasingly felt that Yang Qian was not ordinary; his ability to notice these details indicated that he was more than just a mere enthusiast who liked to sing.

After all, this interview has successively changed several locations; at one moment, we will go to the riverside where Tiange is fishing, at another moment, we will visit the orchard of a farmer's family in the village, and at yet another moment, we will go to the village chief's house to conduct interviews and exchanges with several representatives of the villagers

However, being able to directly identify the position of the capo indicates that Yang Qian at least has a certain understanding of music and the guitar

Finally, the main group returned to the small courtyard of the Xiang Tiange family, preparing to film a video of him singing

However, Ouyang Cheng suddenly had a whim at noon and wanted Yang Qian to give it a try

It seems that I know this song is about to end, so I need to quickly seize the moment and make my presence felt!

What brand is your guitar? I can see that it has a great tone

Forget that I love you forever

Quack!

However, this is only limited to the appreciation of the lyrics; Ouyang Cheng shows little interest in this song, unlike the way he would easily become passionate when listening to older songs.

Xiang Tiange set up the camera for filming and also prepared professional audio equipment with a windscreen. Then, he brought the well-known big goose to sit beside his chair

Even though the lyrics are somewhat heartless, Xiang Tian Ge sings them in a very gentle and smooth manner, without being heart-wrenching or frivolous.

The more you sing, the better it gets

Does Teacher Yang understand this as well? Yes, I am accustomed to using this capo to raise the pitch. The fingerings for C major and G major are relatively simple, while the others become quite complex to learn

All of this was captured by the photographer Lu Youyi who was nearby

For Ouyang Cheng, the type of dish was not important; what mattered was that he had brought two bottles of Maotai from the village chief. He, along with the photographer Lu Youyi and the driver Master Xie, were all connoisseurs of fine liquor. In no time, they were toasting and drinking with the village chief, Xiang Tiange's father, and others, calling each other brothers and sharing in the revelry.

Xiang Tiange smiled happily

Forget the pain of the past

It seems necessary to dance and sing along with his music

Although the videos edited for various platforms will only be three to four minutes long, and even if selected, the footage used for the news broadcast will not exceed thirty seconds, Yang Qian and his team spent an entire afternoon just on the filming

Xiang Tiange sat on a small chair with a guitar in his arms, placing the tablet he used for reading music on his lap. This was his usual setup for shooting singing videos. However, what was slightly different this time was that he spoke a few more introductory words due to the television station's interview.

Xiang Tiange directly returned to the room, took out the guitar that had just been placed, and generously handed it to Yang Qian for him to play with.

Is that true? Thank you, Teacher Yang, for the compliment. In fact, I never said I wanted to surpass anything; I was just singing randomly.

It is relatively easy to encounter like-minded individuals online, as fans come from all corners of the world, and one cannot know what kind of work they are engaged in or what experiences they have had

However, not drinking alcohol has its advantages. While others are getting tipsy and engaging in grandiloquent discussions and boasting, Yang Qian and Xiang Tiange, the two who abstain from alcohol, sit together, enjoying their meal and engaging in cheerful conversations about music.

Yang Qian was indeed very engrossed; Xiang Tiange's singing provided him with a completely new experience

Such simplicity and warmth instead endow this lonely and melancholic song with a sense of warm energy

Life does not have such great ups and downs, much like the continuous mountains behind Xiangtiange, gently rising and falling; these are the changes that the people here have come to accept as commonplace

Yang Qian is very humble

Such a scene allows one to more intuitively recognize that this is not merely a natural outdoor setting, but rather an old village that still retains a considerable sense of liveliness and human presence

Having become accustomed to the towering skyscrapers and bustling traffic in the city, many friends must yearn for a pastoral life characterized by ancient villages, tranquil mountains, leisurely fields, and simple human connections

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