"The Brightest Star in the Night Sky": a Chinese pop song with youth, dreams and ideals

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the brightest star in the night sky

  "the brightest star in the night sky"is a pop music song written, composed and sung by the Escape Project band. It was included in the band's debut album "The World" in 2011, and it is also the theme of the micro-movie "You Who Reached the Stars" song.

1 Introduction

1.1 Origin of writing

  Knowing the song "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" is quite strange. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, many people were barbecued and chatting at the door of their homes. I was playing music loudly, and when I heard this song, I felt it was very pleasant, so I searched the Internet according to the lyrics in the music, and found this song.

  As for why I suddenly searched for this song I heard by accident, because I feel that the song is very familiar, and I seem to have heard it somewhere, but I can’t remember it no matter how I think about it. Later, I searched and found that when I found Wang Dingzhong's cover version of the song "Love is Your Last Resort", I also heard his cover of "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" at the same time; After reading the song "Evolution of Music" by the cabella group Pentatonix, I also searched and found Calculasian's "Evolution of Chinese Music" and listened to "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" sung by Calculasian.

  The whole song "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" has a brisk rhythm and a beautiful melody, full of young blood and a desire to chase. And many people have covered this song on YouTube, and many people use this song to compete in singing competitions. In the following article, I will introduce the original song and several cover versions that I personally think are better.

1.2 Explanation of terms

  Before getting into the topic of introducing the video, let’s briefly introduce some proper nouns, so that you can understand the meaning of related words when reading the text.

  • Acapella

  In the following content of this article, it will be mentioned that a film is presented in the form of a cappella, which is a cover version of the a cappella group Calculasian.

  "A cappella" in Italian is "a cappella", which can be translated as "A cappella" or "A cappella" in Chinese. To simulate the sound of musical instruments, the word "acappella" will be used in the following text to refer to "a cappella".

2 Song introduction

2.1 Original version

  "Escape Plan - Brightest Star In The Night Sky" is a pop music song written, composed and sung by Escape Plan, and it was included in the Escape Orchestra's debut in 2011 In the album "World", it is also the theme song of the micro movie "You Who Reached the Stars" [1].

  The tune and rhythm of this song are a bit brisk, like a youthful dream, singing with the vigor and confidence of youth, showing the youthful breath and the power of enthusiasm.

2.2 Other cover versions

2.2.1 A cappella version of Calculasian

  "Brightest Star in the Night Sky The Brightest Star in the Night Sky – Calculasian" is a song sung by the Chinese acapella band Calculasian. Calculasian is formed by several Chinese students from the University of California, Berkeley, and is famous for the song "Evolution of Chinese Music – Calculasian" [2].

  The song started with Wang Tianyi, who was in charge of the bass part, and brought it into the song with a thick and low voice. Chen Xu, who was in charge of the baritone, was in charge of the chorus for a short period, and then Li Ziming, who was in charge of the tenor, continued to sing. The two female singers of the team sang together, and Li Ziming sang "River Flows in You" in the middle of the song. After the song, they took turns to perform and end the song.

  From the perspective of arrangement skills and methods, I like Calculasin's version the most. In addition to the singing skills of each member of the group are of a certain level, the passages that all members are responsible for are also well-distributed, and the characteristics are also very distinct, especially in the In the middle of the cover song, a piece of piano piece "River Flows in You" originally sung by Li Ziming, a Korean pianist Yiruma (李俑瑉), was interspersed, which made people feel surprised and beautiful.

  In addition to showing moving singing skills and arrangement skills, this cover version also has a tacit cooperation with the team. Whether it is a solo a cappella or a chorus, it is very unique.

2.2.2 Rock saxophone version by Wang Dingzhong and Vincent Chen

  "[The Brightest Star in the Night Sky]:: Rock Saxophone Version:: Wang Dingzhong Feat. Vincent Chen" is a cover version played on YouTube between Wang Dingzhong and Vincent Chen's saxophone interlude.

  In this version, Vincent Chen played the saxophone in the intro and interlude, and Wang Dingzhong played the lead vocals and played the guitar and piano accompaniment. The performance of the saxophone in the prelude and interlude fits perfectly with the piece, and Wang Dingzhong's own singing voice is also very moving. The arrangement of the whole piece is also easy to immerse in, touching people's hearts, and it is also one of my favorite versions. one.

2.2.3 Cover version of Zhang Hengyuan's guitar accompaniment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBi06aPmgo

  "The Voice of China 2013-10-07 Season 2 - Issue 15 Zhang Hengyuan - The Brightest Star in the Night Sky HD" is sung by Chinese singer Zhang Hengyuan in the music reality show "The Voice of China" on Zhejiang Satellite TV in China Version.

  In the version sung by Zhang Hengyuan, there are many rich emotions in it, and it sounds a little vicissitudes of life. The sustenance and touching of emotions is fascinating, and it can touch the depths of people's hearts.

2.2.4 Zhang Jie's rock cover version

  "I Am a Singer - Season 2 - Issue 8 - Zhang Jie "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" - [Hunan Satellite TV Official Version 1080P] 20140228" is a large-scale singing reality show "I am a singer" by Chinese singer Zhang Jie on Hunan Satellite TV in China "The version sung by

  Some of the shouting clips in this version sound a bit like the forest feeling in the interlude of the animation "The Lion King", full of expectation and strength for life; there is also an opera singing in the middle of the song, which adds some ethereal inspiration.

  The version sung by Zhang Jie is adapted into a rock style, but it sounds like a prayer that symbolizes prayer, telling a story that I want to tell in my heart, and it is full of hope and a lot of positive energy, and the rhythm is relatively strong.

2.2.5 Deng Ziqi's electronic music cover version

"GEM 【The Brightest Star in the Night Sky】Official Audio [HD] Deng Ziqi" and "GEM Deng Ziqi - The Brightest Star in the Night Sky (EDM MIX Cover)" are both sung by Hong Kong singer-songwriter Deng Ziqi of.

  These two covers are versions with many electronic elements added, the whole song is very high and dynamic, and the whole song has a different style from the original song with guitar accompaniment.

  Compared with the original singing version, Deng Ziqi's cover version is relatively static, and it uses to slowly describe the feelings between people, and slowly experience it; while Deng Ziqi's cover version is relatively The song is performed dynamically, with a fast rhythm and a high-pitched tone, showing the generosity and boldness of the relationship between people.

  The original song sounds more folk style, if you are interested in High, you can listen to Deng Ziqi's cover version.

2.2.6 Huo Zun's version of traditional Chinese music elements

  "Huo Zun "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" is super nice - I Am a Singer Who Comes to Play in Season 4" is a version sung by Chinese singer Huo Zun on the large-scale singing reality show "I Am a Singer" on Hunan Satellite TV in China.

  The accompaniment instrument of this version uses many traditional Chinese musical instruments, and adds some elements of traditional Chinese music style,
It's very different from the original song.

2.2.7 Lei Yuting's version with bass and guitar accompaniment

  "Escape Plan "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" Lei Yuting Martyn Lei ft. Xiaobian cover" is the version sung by Lei Yuting on YouTube channel.

  This version is sung by Lei Yuting and accompanied by playing guitar, plus the editor's electronic piano accompaniment, and a short accompaniment of "Little Star" during the period.

  The lead singer of this version, Lei Yuting, sings in a very thick and deep voice, which is a bit delicate when listened carefully. The whole song sounds very stable.

2.2.8 Luo Wenyu's gentle version with guitar accompaniment

"[Official COVER] Luo Wenyu Wing "Brightest Star In The Night Sky" is a cover version of Taiwanese male singer Luo Wenyu on his YouTube channel.

  This version of Luo Wenyu's singing is very gentle, with a little delicacy in the softness, which has a heart-warming and comforting effect.

2.2.9 Guitar accompaniment version by Lu Yuancheng

  "Escape Plan - The Brightest Star in the Night Sky cover" is a cover version sung by Lu Yuancheng on his YouTube channel.

2.2.10 Uncle Ma and Yang Shifeng's version with guitar accompaniment

  "Escape Plan – The Brightest Star in the Night Sky cover (Uncle Ma X Yang Shifeng)" is a guitar accompaniment version published by Uncle Ma's channel on YouTube, accompanied by Uncle Ma's guitar and sung by Yang Shifeng from Neihu High School.

2.2.11 Uncle Ma's Guitar Teachinglearning version

  "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky (Learning Guitar with Rock and Roll with Uncle Ma#239 )" is a teaching video played by Uncle Ma on YouTube channel. If you want to learn the guitar accompaniment of this song, you can refer to it.

2.2.12 Multilingual version

  "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky Cover Version (English Version, French Version, Spanish Version, A cappella version)" is a multilingual version uploaded and played by zd peter channel in YouTube.

2.2.13 Mixed Version of FTDJ Slow Rock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fSbVZQyZEo

  "Qin Lan – The Brightest Star in the Night Sky DJ Remix" is the remixed version played by FTDJ's slow shake channel on YouTube.

2.2.14 Piano pure music version of Night Piano

  "The Brightest Starry Piano in the Night Sky" is a piano performance version played by Night Piano on the YouTube channel. It plays very softly and gracefully. Those who like pure music and light music may wish to listen to it.

2.2.15 Playing the acapella version of the vocal orchestra

  "VOX The Brightest Star in the Night Sky - Escape Plan A Cappella Cover" is an acappella version sung and uploaded on the official YouTube channel of VOX in 2017. The whole song is based on a cappella La (pure vocal chorus) to sing. VOX Playing Vocal Orchestra is Taiwan's first pure human vocal music singing group that performs professionally in the way of a cappella, and often adapts music songs into a cappella version.

references

  1. Baidu Encyclopedia (2016),The Brightest Star in the Night Sky (Song by The Runaway Project)>. Baidu Encyclopedia.
  2. Baidu Encyclopedia (2016),Calculasian>. Baidu Encyclopedia.

update record

  1. 2022/05/12, multi-language version added.
  2. 2017/10/16, "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" sung by VOX Playing Vocal Orchestra was added.



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