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In Macau in 2024, the concert craze swept the city.
On one side, Daolang’s stadium started singing, with 18,000 seats packed, and the audience transformed into a “super choir.”
On the other hand, Yang Kun’s small venue with a capacity of 2,500 people has been repeatedly troubled by “empty seats”.
Speaking of Na Ying’s last concert in Macau, he was criticized for relying on “scammers” to fill the audience.
Of course, I think Na Ying, as a veteran singer who has been popular for more than 30 years, has no need for the navy, but the concert tickets are really discounted.
Netizens lamented: “Who is the real power in the Chinese music scene? Daolang gave the answer with his popular concerts!”
The question then arises, why can Daolang ignite the audience, while the stage of Yang Kun and Na Ying gradually becomes deserted?
In the “battle between strength and reputation” in the music industry, the truth may be hidden in some details over the years.
Daolang’s stage is burning to the extreme
As soon as Daolang’s opening song “The First Snow in 2002” played at the Macau Coliseum that day, the whole place was in a frenzy.
Some people said that at that moment, the entire stadium seemed to have turned into a huge KTV.
The audience barely stopped singing along from beginning to end.
When Daolang sang “Punishment of Impulse”, the rhythm was interrupted several times by the enthusiasm of the audience. This atmosphere made the stage and the audience truly blend together.
What’s even more interesting is that the “mysterious guest” Anqi Liang appeared in the audience of this concert.
This wealthy lady actually sat low-key in the general audience area, showing no pretense of being a celebrity.
She casually chatted with the audience next to her, adjusted her scarf, and hummed softly, completely immersed in the music.
Some people joked that with Liang Anqi’s appearance, Daolang’s music has once again been rectified by the rich. It is not just a grassroots voice.
Daolang’s music is not the kind of gorgeous show-off, nor does it belong to the commercial popular songs.
It is like a mirror, reflecting the struggles and hopes of many ordinary people’s lives.
For example, in the song “Lover”, Daolang’s voice is full of hoarseness and vicissitudes, and the lyrics are simple but hit the heart.
Some people say that every lyric is like a comment written for one’s own life.
In addition to the depth of music, Daolang also has a special stage charm.
At the Guangzhou concert, when he choked up while singing a high note, he directly called his apprentice to sing on his behalf. Although he caused some ridicule, the audience felt his sincerity as a master.
During the Chengdu show, he even lifted up his clothes and wiped tears with his belly. Fans called him “the most sincere singer in history.”
Daolang’s fan base is not only huge, but also extremely loyal.
A 60-year-old listener who came from the mainland said in an interview that I came here listening to Daolang’s songs.
His lyrics seemed to be addressed to me, that kind of loneliness and bitterness, especially close to the lives of ordinary people.
This kind of fan emotion may be the real reason why Daolang’s concerts are so popular all year round.
Yang Kun’s cold scene was filled to the ceiling with embarrassment
Compared to Daolang, Yang Kun’s Macau concert was a “box office disaster.”
The venue with 2,500 people was extremely empty. Someone brought several complimentary tickets and posted on WeChat Moments asking to form a team to watch the show.
At the beginning, the empty seats were still shocking. This scene was really incompatible with Yang Kun’s label of “powerful male singer”.
What was embarrassing was that during the interactive session, an audience suddenly shouted out the word “Dao Lang”, which instantly silenced the entire audience.
Yang Kun was stunned for a moment and tried to smooth things over, but he seemed increasingly helpless.
Looking back on Yang Kun’s career, he once became popular with works such as “It Doesn’t Matter” and “Empty City”.
However, at the peak of his career, he was broken again and again by his own out-of-control speeches.
During the live broadcast, he once insinuated that Dao Lang’s songs were not on stage and commented that Andy Lau was not a qualified singer.
These remarks angered Daolang fans and offended Tianwang’s huge fan base.
At an event in 2011, when the host asked the audience to shout Yang Kun’s name, the audience shouted Andy Lau in unison.
Yang Kun could only lower his head and smile. The whole scene was full of embarrassment.
The accumulation of these negative incidents has directly affected his current popularity with the audience.
Yang Kun’s musical talent is undeniable, but his stage performance often loses to favor.
Fans like to listen to music, but they also want to see an artist who is friendly and sincere. Yang Kun always seems to have difficulty crossing this hurdle.
Na Ying’s loss, the queen who fell from the high platform
If Yang Kun’s silence was unexpected, Na Ying’s embarrassment was expected.
Her Macau concert was held during the National Day holiday, so normally it should be easily sold out.
However, the 5,000-person venue was poorly sold out, and there were rumors that some spectators were hired by trolls to fill empty seats.
On the day of the concert, the audience was sparse, many seats were empty, and the stage looked particularly deserted when the lights hit it.
This kind of scene cast a shadow of embarrassment on her long-standing title of “Diva”.
In her early years, Na Ying rose to the throne of queen with classic works such as “Conquest” and “A Dream”. She was once the darling of the mainstream music industry and a frequent guest at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
But the sentence about Dao Lang, “His songs are only…” caused her reputation to plummet, and she became a target for audiences to attack her many years later.
On the other hand, after being ignored by the mainstream music circle for many years, Daolang completed a counterattack with works such as “Rakshasa Haishi”.
He used his sold-out concerts to tell everyone that music has no distinction between class and origin, and only good songs can touch people’s hearts.
The truth about the music industry
There is a certain gap between the concerts of these three singers, Daolang, Yang Kun and Na Ying. It is not only a matter of music quality, but also a contest of character and attitude.
Daolang impresses the audience with his sincerity and responds to controversy with his works.
Yang Kun and Na Ying have gradually lost the audience’s patience due to their past words and deeds, but their music is worth appreciating.
Perhaps this is the truth in the music industry. Talent is important, but only sincerity can go further.
How have Yang Kun’s controversial speeches influenced public perception of his artistry compared to his musical achievements?
1. What do you think contributes to Daolang’s success at his concerts despite his “rough” voice and simple lyrics?
2. Do you think Yang Kun’s out-of-control speeches have affected his popularity more than his musical talent?
3. How do you think Na Ying’s fall from grace as the “Diva” compares to her past successes?
4. Is it possible for an artist to recover from negative public perception if they have made controversial comments or actions in the past?
5. What role do you think sincerity plays in the music industry, especially when it comes to connecting with fans?
