Wong Ka Kui passed away just after his thirties, which made the world sigh with regret! His death is undoubtedly a huge blow to us. It is actually the premature fall of a superstar in the future world music scene. The loss is really immeasurable! If he could have existed for a few more years, I think he would have had a major impact on the music scene in Asia and even the world. This is no exaggeration. As the soul of the beyond band, Wong Ka Kui's achievements in the field of music are unparalleled. To this day, few people can come close to him. He was a musical genius who left too many unforgettable musical memories for his fans during his lifetime. If there is such a thing as the sound of nature, I think Wong Ka Kui’s music is it. Every time I listen to it, His songs always feel like a kind of enjoyment and have an amazing shocking power. When the melody sounds, it feels like bathing in the spring breeze, and the eyes are often moist. He sings in Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, English and other languages. Among the various versions of works, the Cantonese version is the most perfect, after all, Cantonese is his mother tongue. Among them, "Glory Years" (eliminating racial differences and advocating world peace), "Broader Seas and Sky" (expressing personal feelings and ideals), "Really Love You" "(Written about Mother's Love), etc., can be regarded as timeless classics!
As for the accurate positioning of Huang Jiaju's musical talent, I think he is a knowledgeable and great musician. He is not a major, and almost all Self-taught, he is really talented! It is said that he can play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass, keyboard, flute, etc. His attainments in guitar playing are also quite high. Lead guitar master Huang Guanzhong also got him With his guidance, many younger guitarists in Hong Kong are also influenced by him. Wong Ka-kui has a famous saying, "The Hong Kong music scene is lively on the surface, but it is actually an empty shell without music." This shows that he attaches great importance to original works with substantial content. Wong Ka-kui is a genius. A songwriter, because of his musical talent, a record company wanted to pay him a lot of money to let him leave the beyond band to become an independent musician and write songs for other singers. It is said that he composed hundreds of works in his life, many of which were not published in time. It really puts many songwriters to shame. His works cover a wide range of themes: "In addition to more than a dozen love songs, they can be roughly divided into four categories: inspirational, BEYOND-style songs of resentment, peace and love, and sentiments about family and country. There is no subtlety or pretentiousness, and no The academic style is gorgeous and exquisite, distinct, simple and unembellished. In terms of Cantonese pop songs, Ka Kui can write tough and bold songs, as well as beautiful and graceful songs, expressing life with simple and smooth melodies and words that express his heart." Every song The songs all have a certain spiritual connotation and creative background. The lyrics are full of charm, affectionate and distinctive. The music style is very unique and beautiful. The arrangement, orchestration and production are also very harmonious. After all, they are the crystallization of collective wisdom. Whether it is the singing or the The instrumental harmony and the work as a whole are always full of resentful sadness and unyielding fighting spirit. Its style is undoubtedly unique in the Hong Kong music scene and even the world music scene.
In addition, Huang Jiakui's song is very contagious. His excellent singing and perfect processing have enabled his musical works to win many fans. However, the effect of the live concert will be worse than that of the recording in the studio. This is due to his physical condition on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also different from the live sound. The effect is related. Huang Jiaju is a comprehensive musician and a great singer. His voice is extremely unique, and the sound quality seems to have a kind of magic. The voice is magnetic, can be freely retracted, and the timbre is unified and highly penetrating. And high-pitched. Its vocal range is wide, reaching more than two octaves. You can sing several high C's in succession at the high notes (such as the end of "Really Love You"), and the climax of "Glory Days" can be sung in succession with several high C's. A long high B, which is quite similar to the heroic tenor in Bel Canto. It is majestic, very natural, and flawless. It is incredible! Among male singers who sing popularly, there are only a handful of male singers who can handle such high notes with their real voices. .As for emotions, sometimes they are lingering and euphemistic, sometimes they are vigorous and powerful, sometimes they are fierce and surging, sometimes they are latent and whispering, sometimes they are silent, affectionate, tragic, angry, desolate, helpless... but not decadent, always. It is inspiring, rich, full, sincere and accurate. The use of crying in singing is a kind of monologue and catharsis from the depths of one's inner soul.
, fully expressing his dissatisfaction and accusation against the real world. As the lead singer of the band, Huang Jiaju's singing skills are actually not inferior to those singers and singers who have been famous in the music industry for a long time, and are even better than them. His singing skills The cry from the heart is full of desolation and tragic colors, which is soul-stirring. I think he is the real god of song, and his ability to interpret songs is so strong! His contribution to music has surpassed the music itself and has risen to the top. It has reached a state - thinking and attitude towards life and society! It is really a masterpiece, latecomers still need to work hard!
When talking about Huang Jiaju, I have to mention the beyond band. In early 1983, Huang Jiaju I gathered a group of like-minded brothers (including Shirong) to participate in a guitar competition organized by a Hong Kong magazine (Guitar Magazine). The competition was a band competition, focusing on guitar playing. At that time, they were the first They used the name BEYOND for the first time and were lucky enough to win the championship. Although they purely hoped to deepen their knowledge of music and practice more playing skills at the time, they never thought about organizing a band and dreaming of singing stars, but they have since embarked on the road of rock music. During this period, the band members changed several times, and were finally confirmed to have four members: Wong Ka Kui, Wong Ka Keung, Wong Guanzhong and Yip Sai Wing. Wong Ka Kui has great leadership qualities and talents. Under his leadership, the beyond band has gone through a glorious and arduous rock and roll journey. As we all know, , the Hong Kong music scene could not accommodate the beyond band, so they went to Japan to develop. Regrettably, in June 1993, Wong Ka-kui accidentally fell from a 3-meter-high stage while participating in a Japanese TV show and died seriously. Strange death. Due to the sudden death of Wong Ka-kui, the beyond band has hit a low point. Although Ka-kui is gone, I don’t think this can obliterate the beyond band as a pioneer of rock music and its special contribution to the Hong Kong music scene. In view of their popularity among fans With wide influence in the world, Beyond Band has since established its unshakable special status in the world music scene. Beyond Band is a great band. They have established their own unique style. Huang Jiaju's achievements and status are also inseparable from Beyond. The contribution of the band, they are the "four in one". As the core member of the band, Wong Ka Kui wears many hats: lyrics, composition, arrangement, playing, lead singer and captain. It will be really tiring. If he continues Even if they exist for ten years, other singers will probably be overshadowed by them. Huang Guanzhong is responsible for the lead vocals, Huang Jiaqiang plays the bass, and Yip Sai Wing is the drummer. Of course, they are also responsible for the tasks of creation and harmony. They work well together and the effect is extraordinary. Even more It is a pity that just when their career was at the peak, they did not get enough respect and recognition. Ka Kui, we miss you!
I gradually realized that there are far more people who like Huang Ka Kui than I thought. Like it People in Jiaju all have some common characteristics, such as: integrity, determination, affection, love, pragmatism and full of ideals, etc. This is very consistent with the spirit expressed in Jiaju's songs. According to my long-term experience Understand that Wong Ka Kui's fans are the most sincere and dedicated music fans to be precise. His music can impress every rational person, give people who have lost their way motivation to move forward, soothe the wounds in people's souls, and make people's blood boil. This is because he is a sensible and true-hearted person! Hong Kong cannot tolerate the band Beyond, just because they are too good, so it is not difficult to understand that "Broader Sea and Sky" has become Ka Kui's swan song. Remember Ka Kui At a beyond band concert after leaving, the outro of "Boundless Sea and Sky" played by Guanzhong was the most touching instrumental performance I have ever heard. It was so wonderful that the scene was filled with tears, which truly confirmed the fans' love for Ka Kui. Infinite memory and the most sincere love, "hate" that Ka Kui left so quickly! "Broader Sea and Sky" is also recognized as the last classic portrayal of Wong Ka Kui's life! To this day, I have not found anyone whose musical level can match his. They are comparable to each other, and the gap is not small! His position in the hearts of fans is eternal. Unfortunately, God’s will does not come true! Ka Kui’s singing is full of some disdain and criticism of the real society, and it is very philosophical! He The passing of many fans was deeply saddened. I think God must have shed tears too. He was just feeling extremely ashamed for his jealousy.
Guilt! Ka Kui will never die!
Huang Jia Kui is a great music pioneer. His music works are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, spread widely, influence several generations, and will continue. He has sown the seeds of music The seeds of his work allowed latecomers to embark on the road of music and strengthened their ideals of music. His works are classic and never tire of listening to them. They are so full of vitality that people can cry because of his music, and even more so because of his departure. Despite the overwhelming grief, the fans' love for him will only deepen but never weaken. He is a musician in the true sense. The spirit and connotation of his works have extensive educational significance and are worthy of people's deep thought and aftertaste. His dedication to music and The contribution is more worthy of in-depth research and discussion by musicians. Why does the spirit of others still exist and endure even though they have passed away? He has indeed created a legend of rock music! If Jacky Cheung is the king of singers, then I think Huang Jiaju Undoubtedly, he is the god of music. He is so perfect and impeccable! His status in the field of music is comparable to Jordan's position in the field of basketball. His influence is far-reaching! Huang Jiaju is the best example of modern musicians! He is worthy of us There are a lot of things to learn. His persistent spirit of never giving up on musical ideals is a valuable asset in itself. His achievements in the field of music are beyond the reach of those who come after him! Why is his music so widely sung? Lasting? Why can his works win the sincerity of many fans and never grow old? Because the artistic conception expressed in his works is so high! When talking about Ka Kui's music, everyone who knows him will express his sincerity to his music. I am so impressed and deeply respected. There is no other person who can enjoy this treatment. As far as I know.
Wong Ka Kui has created a myth. His position in the hearts of people who really understand music is difficult to replace. Yes, he is a genius and genius in making music. His achievements are hard to match by those who come after him. His persistence and dedication to music are awe-inspiring. His musical attainments and status will gradually be recognized by musicians around the world. They have attracted much attention and recognition. He, his band and their music will one day go down in history forever and occupy a place in the world music scene. The influence of his works is so far-reaching that it is difficult for ordinary musicians to compare with it. He is a A great figure in the educational format, his status in the music world cannot be overtaken by anyone, at least not yet. As time goes by, the long river of history will continue to prove this! Helplessly jealous of talents, his untimely death is a huge loss to the music world. . Wong Ka Kui, Weng Meiling, Bruce Lee, and Teresa Teng all died young. This must be caused by God’s jealousy! Still the same sentence: God is jealous of talents! Make the best use of things and make the best use of people’s talents, so what about God’s will?! Wong Ka Kui only debuted for ten years. It’s unbelievable that you can achieve such a level of music in 2018. We respect you! Rest in peace in heaven and continue your musical path in the next life! We are waiting for you...
Look around In today's music world, many music works are flashy, empty, and have no real content. Popular songs disappear after being popular for a while and cannot last long. We are all too frivolous because we live in a buoyant era, so now there are very few good works. !I suggest that the mainstream media can play more audio and video materials of the Beyond band and review their music works. This is a very meaningful thing, not just because they deserve our respect and learning!
Wong Ka Kui is indeed an immortal music legend who deserves to be remembered forever! His music is shocking and makes people cry! Wong Ka Kui will live forever!
Note: I want to know more about Wong Ka Kui and the beyond band, such as their rock music The process, creative background and analysis of the work, life anecdotes, audio and video pictures, the circumstances of Huang Jiaju's death, etc., please search on Baidu or go to Baidu Tieba to view in detail. In addition to talking about the band Beyond, this article focuses on To tell the overall analysis of Huang Jiaju's musical talent and musical works, as well as its historical status and influence, in short, it is just to express my memory and respect for Huang Jiaju.