"eh? ... Jay Chou. " I thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth.
Of course, I heard the sound of broken glass all over the floor. The boss of the other party, who had never really looked at me, began to stare at me seriously.
Ha ha laugh ... I can't help laughing. Is it difficult for adults to appreciate Jay Chou? Does everyone take it for granted that Jay Chou only belongs to the 1980s and 1990s? When I was ten years old, I liked Cui Jian's rebellion. When I was twelve years old, I used to regard Michael Jackson as a god. When I was fourteen years old, I listened to Tom Zhang's tapes as lullabies every night ... I didn't really understand them at that time. Maybe only children were listening to what they sang at that time, just like Jay now. ...
I often see small fans posting on the Internet: "What do you love most about Jay?" The result is often that ten people have ten answers, and the cooler boys and girls answer: "I love everything about him; Or "Do you need a reason to love someone?" As for age, I certainly don't love someone for no reason, but when it comes to writing, I feel that my language is so scarce that it is difficult to piece together a complete one. The impression of Jay Chou seems to be only fragments, each with its own memories. ...
Fragments 1, nunchakus stage
I often recall the first time I have an impression of Jay Chou. Did I see a cool photo of him, or did I hear the first song he didn't understand? Later, I saw his video review, and I believe it was one of the few "same songs" he participated in. He sang nunchakus. Unlike others, he didn't ask for help, nor did he walk up to the audience to show his friendliness. He just waved his nunchakus and sang this strange song wholeheartedly (although half of the audience couldn't understand it). Although his expression is a little cold (I learned later), this impression doesn't really matter whether you like it or not, but I began to have a new understanding of the word "cool"-I once equated this word with "superficial", but after watching Jay Chou's performance, I believe that some people are born with "cool", which is a kind of temperament and grace. Of course, after I began to appreciate him, seeing more live performances from him confirmed this cognition-no matter how shy and naive he is off stage, as long as he is on stage, the stage belongs to him and everything is under his control. On the stage, he is calm, atmospheric, confident and shining. ...
Segment two, the east wind breaks the human intestine.
At that time, my little cousin forced me to sacrifice a wonderful weekend to take her to the Pepsi superstar meeting. At that time, Jay Chou was synonymous with a "rebellious" and "alternative" bad boy in my heart. Although he has the titles of "creative genius" and "little king" at the same time, he is far from me anyway. Looking at his disdainful eyes on the poster and his cousin's "bitter" pleading face, I am really ambivalent: am I a virtuous woman with good academic performance and decent work to trap myself in a terrible situation full of madness, screaming and crowding? Absolutely not. Just as melodious music was playing on TV, my cousin immediately dried her tears and shouted "Jay Jay" and jumped on TV, changing her face faster than any first-class star. So I also took a look at TV to see how this boy could poison the seedlings of the motherland in this way ... To my surprise, I saw the boy who had always been the spokesman of the rebels in my heart, leaning sadly against the mottled ancient wall, and antique songs and words sang into my heart every word. Modern people stand in nostalgic old houses, and there are classical souls in western music. At this time, the arrogant teenager was standing so lonely in the dim light ... my heart seemed to be hit by something in an instant. So when I heard the words Jay Chou, I didn't turn over the channel, so I saw the most classic MV of "In the Name of Father", a rare prelude to the film soundtrack, a beautiful female voice backup and a complicated falsetto transformation, which constituted this unusual and domineering song. In the MV, he is noble and cold, but he is lonely, fragile and struggling ... I downloaded these two songs and listened to them for more than ten times. I said to my cousin: OK.
So, I really put myself in an awkward position-I searched every piece of information about Jay Chou on the Internet, bought all his records, and then waited for his new album to download any videos related to him ... When I was young, I didn't pay much attention to the professional affairs of any star. Because I was worried about my last night, my cousin hurt me a lot.
Segment three, kind big boy
I saw a program clip a long time ago, in which Wu Zongxian hosted the "Tenor Contest" and Jay was one of the judges. At that time, he was dressed as a baseball cap and didn't leave his head. Every player was ridiculed by the judges, but Jay always said seriously and kindly, "I think he sings very well, better than I used to." "broken voice ... broken voice (because of nervous stuttering) I will also have it." Lao Wu was so angry that he scolded, "You didn't wake up, did you?"
Jay is naturally less nervous now, but his friendliness to people has not changed. Gossip goes around, but there are no artists who really have a bad relationship with Jay. On the contrary, his best friend, whom he knew before his debut, is still sharing weal and woe.
When the out-of-tune prince Kong Qingxiang became popular in other ways, countless people came out to refute that he had humiliated the people of China. The reporter threw this question to Jay, of course, hoping that he could also make a surprise speech. As a result, Jay said seriously, "He has worked very hard and loves music ... so many people should be proud of this China person. Although this is ironic, it should be proud. " Very sincere answer, so that reporters dare not make a fuss.
Another program asked Jay what he hated most, and there were many options. Everyone guessed it was paparazzi, because they interfered in his life like that. Jay said indifferently: "Although sometimes I feel bad, everyone is working hard and hard. I understand them ... "Even when the film" Initial D "started shooting, he said half-heartedly," I am grateful to the paparazzi in Taiwan Province Province, because they chase me every day and make me drive faster and faster ... "After the filming, he said," You can't drive. " When dealing with reporters, he will not turn his back. His only option was to shoot backwards. When the reporter filmed him, he used his mobile phone to shoot others backwards. On one occasion, he even persuaded the filming team who was interviewing his Tao Zi to film the car behind him, but while snickering at Jay, he glared at the staff: "Don't forget to put a mosaic on the license plate so that others won't see it." Be careful at this point, speechless.
As for the artist's love activities, it seems that Jay has never been absent. On the website of his agency, you can often see what good deeds Jay has done recently. Jay's mother will also donate the money he earns to those in need. Jay has visited his seriously ill fans many times, and the song "Grandpa's Tea" is for his fans ... and these have never been widely publicized.
Segment 4, Friends
Jay's loyalty is obvious to all. Nan Quan Mama's four members are all his working partners and friends. He tried to persuade them to come to the front desk, make them, write them songs and help them publicize. Seeing the news of that issue, Jay wore Mao Mao's clothes and ran round and round in the sun on the asphalt road on a hot day. It turned out that he was helping people in Nan Quan Mama shoot the MV. After filming, he said, "I hope that when you see this MV, you can recall the past and get together with your old friends again." On the other hand, Jay released their directorial debut. Jay in the trivia lens, wearing black-rimmed glasses and unkempt, directs everyone to run before and after, which is actually another extremely strange concentration and seriousness. Four "mothers" said that they did not expect to release their own albums. As for Jay, when his album was coming out, Gary, the exclusive sound engineer, went to promote it and had to find another sound engineer. The reporter asked, "Do you regret pushing them out?" Jay laughed and said, "How can you delay others all your life because of yourself, and then find a way?"
"Happy Birthday to Me" was originally a song in Jay Chou Ye Huimei's album. Because Wen Lan liked it, Jay took it out of the album and gave it to him without saying anything. Jay wants everyone around him to have a chance to become famous, so he pulls all makeup artists, hair stylists and dancers into the camera. In his own interview, he pulled them into the MV, so we saw that the masked man in Ninja was a famous hair stylist Dick, the coach in Class Two was a junior makeup artist, and the opponent was the hair stylist Dick, while He Jie in Stranded. Jay proudly and mysteriously said to the reporter's camera: "To be honest, these friends of mine have great acting skills. Some actors should learn from them. "
Jay's best friend Liu Genghong has never really caused a sensation, but Jay is determined to succeed. He used the words written by Hong Yan twice in his album, and also pulled him into his own MV twice. He is the protagonist in The Last Battle and The Battle of the Trapped Beasts, so more people know him. Hong Yan once belonged to the disbanded sbdw group, whose members were all friends of Jay, but now it is almost forgotten. That time Jay made a backup DJ to play their songs. Then Jay said to all the audience, "Their songs are very nice ... If they are willing to get together again and make a record, I will definitely write a lot of songs for them ..." His voice became lower and lower, as if lost in memories, and I almost cried here. ...
I hear Jay is very loyal. When a friend wants to go to dinner, Jay will drag others to say that he will accompany me to dinner. A friend wanted to go to the movies, but he was afraid of spending too much money, so Jay "ordered" others to accompany him. What's more, for a buddy who doesn't have a car, he tells people "find one of my cars to drive" or "I'll buy one for you to drive". Jianghu rumors, the credibility is unknown, but it is very similar to his style.
Segment 5, nationalism
Jay likes Bruce Lee and Jet Li because they represent the righteousness and pride of the Chinese nation. His songs also reflect many things, such as chivalry in nunchakus, national integrity in Dragon Boxing, national equality and peaceful struggle in Double Knives, the overall development of China culture, and historical reminiscence and banter in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period ... Jay said, "I hope more foreigners can pay attention to our things." Jay Chou said, "I hope that one day I can stand on the podium in the west and tell everyone that I am Jay Chou and I am from China" ... These words are as exciting as the heroic stories I watched when I was a child.
Debris 6, sense of responsibility
The elder asked inexplicably, My God, what is that Jay Chou singing? Children nowadays don't understand! Those who belittle him say: Jay Chou's songs are moans and meaningless! ……
I once saw a small fan write a poem and only remembered the general content. The name seems to be "Jay Chou taught us":
After listening to Terrace, we learned about environmental protection.
After listening to grandma's words, we learned to take care of the elderly.
After listening to Coward, we know that taking drugs is not good.
After listening to "Double Knives", we know that China people should live up to expectations and respect themselves;
After listening to "In the Name of Father", we know that we will regret doing something wrong, so don't do anything wrong.
After listening to the direct answer, we began to appreciate the beauty of ancient poetry;
After listening to Class Two, Grade Three, I no longer mind that I didn't do well in this exam. I will continue to work hard next time.
After listening to the Spring and Autumn Dance, I suddenly became interested in the history of China, and my grades suddenly improved.
……
Not to mention the orcs' call for humanity; The Desire for Peace in The Last Battle and Wounded by Stopping the War ...
Jay is not extreme, angry or shouting. He just expressed his understanding of the world and his concern for mankind in his own unique way. He does not criticize the shortcomings of the times, nor does he complain about others. He talked bluntly about his ideals and ambitions and hoped to be recognized. If someone insists that such a song has no practical significance, what kind of song is it?
Jay Chou said, "My parents may not like my songs, but I really hope you can listen to them and let you know what your children are thinking. Moreover, in this way, you will understand that my songs will not teach bad children. " Does "adult" understand this?
Fragment 7: Others in Jay Chou's body
After writing so much, it seems that I still can't spell out a complete Jay Chou. He showed too many faces, which were completely different in different people's eyes.
He is very strong. His illness has tortured him for many years, and now the reporter can tell at a glance whether he has an attack from the way he walks. Jay said, "It's just a cold and a fever. Everyone can get sick ... "
He is very shy. When you are praised, you will modestly say "Don't talk like that", and you will blush when you are hugged by fans. When he meets many people, he will keep his head as low as possible, or cover his eyes with sunglasses, hair or hat. He also has a little vanity. If he is praised, he will be as happy as a child. If he doesn't win the prize, he will write his disappointment into the song.
He is confident. The style of the album was criticized and he decided to stick to it. "I hope that from the beginning of me, there will be such an atmosphere in the music world, and singers can stick to themselves and don't care what others say." "There is nothing I want in front, so I won't change it now." It turns out that he is right. Jay Chou, who has changed his style, is no longer the Jay Chou who rewrote the music scene, so he will remain the same until he can't accept it.
He is cautious. When filming "Grandma" MV, he protected grandma's left and right. As soon as he finished, he put on his coat for fear that grandma would catch cold. In All Entertainment, the host of the prank hit a girl with an inflatable stick, and Jay blocked her with his arm. Although the camera only lasted for a second, everyone saw it. Jay signed autographs for fans in the hotel room. Because the female fans couldn't see him crying at the door, Jay let her in, took a photo with her and signed her autograph. He focused on catching a cold and braved the rain to sign autographs for thousands of fans. What he said most was: "Go back and change clothes quickly, and don't catch a cold like me." Facing thousands of fans in the rain, he would just say "thank you, thank you" into the microphone. There are no more words and emotional actions, but the expression is sincere. In the mainland, because I saw a fan chartered car chasing him on the expressway, I was afraid of an accident and temporarily changed my flight. I quietly left in the early morning without explaining the reason, so that fans misunderstood him; At the Fuzhou concert, he repeatedly stressed to the crazy fans in the audience: "Please pay attention to your own safety." ...
He is very considerate. He encouraged those newcomers and music lovers again and again at the award ceremony: "Young friends who like to make music, don't be discouraged if they fail at the first attempt." I feel that if I continue to work hard, there will be good results. "
He is full of passion. Facing the outstanding musicians from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Chinese mainland and Chinese all over the world in the global Chinese language rankings, he said, "I hope we can unite in Chinese music. I think this power is great. "
He is very modest. He talked about his popularity: "It's actually luck. It happens that my music is more in line with the current market, so everyone listens. " "I will not be popular one day, but I only hope that day will come later. I hope that after ten years. "
He is frank, direct and generous. For the rudeness of a "fan" on the phone in Entertainment 100%, the host stopped him and said, I'll give him a sock. This move, whether it is the arrangement of the program or Jay's own nonsense creativity, is full of jokes and is completely harmless. Even when the media criticized him out of context or even infinitely exaggerated and distorted, he just put the blame on himself, and made no mention of other people's mistakes and made no excuses. Although some people misunderstood him, more fans loved him more.
He is very naive. Playing basketball with friends, the loser should climb the basketball stand and bark like a dog, or ask passers-by for autographs and play billiards with the host Xiaomei. If he loses, he has to beat the crowd with drunken fists in shame to pay the bill. It's all his bad ideas, and then he often loses. But he accepted the punishment seriously, in order to "leave a story in the rivers and lakes." Because of his childlike innocence, his songs have fresh creativity, flying youth and inexplicable sadness.
He is mature and masculine, so his songs are full of vicissitudes, sadness, worries about the world and mankind, and helplessness to life.
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There are too many memento mori to pick them all up and spell out a complete Jay Chou. But every work reflects the real him. As long as someone is willing to look hard, there is always a piece of debris that you like. Because I like these dribs and drabs, I appreciate this man who looks like a man and a boy, even though many people break their glasses.
I like what I like. Let them fall.