Original title: Saying goodbye to the traffic whirlpool, this “Daolang-like sobriety” is precious
On the evening of December 6, Daolang posted a video on his personal account, announcing a temporary suspension of updates. In this video, he thanked netizens for their attention and criticism, and expressed his desire to make further progress in creation. At the same time, he also addressed the rumors of “buying out the copyright and giving it to fans for free” and “a certain platform maliciously removing songs” Rumors were refuted.
It can be said that the content of Daolang’s video is very informative. With his single “Rakshasa Sea City” and album “Folk Song”, in the summer and autumn of 2023, he created a “Daolang fever” that was even more popular than that of the past year. The evaluation surrounding Daolang’s new work has been full of appreciation and praise. , encouragement is the main thing, but there are also some unnecessary criticisms that lack basis or are even groundless. Whether this will cause trouble or harm to Daolang has become an issue worthy of attention. It is not ruled out that such noise has an impact on Daolang’s creative mood. Of course, these adverse effects must be caused by rumors that were once rampant.
At present, Daolang has 18.422 million fans on the Douyin platform alone. The number of plays of his new works cannot be accurately counted, but he is undoubtedly the most veritable “King of Traffic” in 2023. In the whirlpool of traffic under the mud and sand, he has actually been protected by more people. However, how to deal with the harm of unfair voices varies from person to person. Daolang chooses to stop updating, or what he thinks is the most ideal. Although the fans were reluctant to give up, they also expressed their respect.
There are many things worthy of respect for Daolang. For example, this year is a big year for live concerts. If Daolang participates in market competition, he will undoubtedly take away a large piece of the cake. However, despite the calls of many fans, he still chose not to perform. Yes, this calmness that is unmoved in the face of interests is worthy of admiration; at a time when monetizing traffic has become very easy, Daolang has done nothing but publish music works on a platform with a large number of fans, and what he has shown This kind of peace of mind is also impressive; Daolang’s calmness after becoming famous means that he has a sobriety beyond ordinary people, and this “Daolang-style sobriety” is extremely precious in an era when traffic is king.
According to Daolang, in order to complete the three planned albums, he needs a lot of time to do field work, accumulate and think, “Especially now that my mind is still fresh, I can write, I still have the passion to create, and my body is okay , I still have enough energy to walk around and look around, so I still want to put some pressure on myself, hoping that there will be room for further improvement.” This is a typical style of speech that can reflect the mentality of the creator. It is enough to prove that Daolang’s biggest motivation for stopping the show is not due to the disturbance of external public opinion, but that he is returning to his original intention of creation.
If he could not guarantee this original intention, Daolang would not be able to surprise a large number of audiences with works that contain both brilliance and edge after years of silence. For creators, the environment largely determines the mood of creation and the quality of their works. If you want to continue to produce good works, Daolang’s experience tells people that only by continuing to work without distraction can they achieve the set goals. Therefore, Daolang’s pause is not about retreating from the rapids, but an expression of non-stop creative action.
In fact, not only the music industry and the entertainment industry need this kind of “Daolang-like sobriety” and persistence. In any industry and field, if you can have this simple understanding of your original intention and original intention, and the long-term pursuit of goals and visions, it will be greatly improved. Improve personal achievement and social and cultural influence. I wish Daolang a fulfilling and happy life when he returns to the fields. I also hope that those who see the strength in Daolang can change themselves to varying degrees and incorporate the present and the future into plans that suit them. (Han Haoyue)
