On the evening of June 28th, renowned songs of Beyond (a Hong Kong rock band formed in 1983) such as "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies," "Glorious Years," and "No More Hesitation" reverberated through the bustling streets of Guangzhou, drawing countless attention of passersby. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Wong Ka Kui's passing, grassroots singers of varying ages and professions united in a harmonious rendition of "I'm not afraid if someday there's only you and me", a classic lyric in "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies," conveying their heartfelt reminiscence of Wong Ka Kui through an impromptu performance, while simultaneously honoring their unwavering perseverance in life.
Except for the flash mob, a recent documentary series featuring the personal stories of Wong Ka Kui's fans has garnered widespread acclaim. To mark the 30th anniversary of Wong Ka Kui's passing, a studio from the Marketing Department of the Chinese social network Kwai collaborated with the post-millennial documentary creator "@Li Wawa" ("@李娃娃" in Chinese) on Kwai platform to produce the series " I'm not afraid if someday there's only you and me". The documentary interviews four musicians who have been deeply influenced by Wong Ka Kui and have forged a bond through their involvement in the production.
Ye Xiaoyang, known as "@Construction Site Guitar God" ("@工地吉他男神" in Chinese) on Kwai platform, has been a post-70s fan of Wong Ka Kui for 33 years. Despite the daily grind of his construction job, he finds solace in performing his idol's songs during his off-hours on Kwai livestream. A few years ago, his rendition of "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" suddenly garnered attention, amassing tens of thousands of likes.
Wang Weikai, a post-90s youth known as "@Swinging Boy" ("@摇摆小子" in Chinese) on Kwai platform, has worked various jobs, including delivery and manual labor. He gained attention due to his striking resemblance to Wong Ka Kui in appearance.
67-year-old Grandma Yang from Guangxi province sports a head of white hair and skillfully plays the drums. Influenced by her son's admiration for Wong Ka Kui, she became enamored with the drums and began practicing Wong's songs.
Lastly, there's the post-2000s college band "@Nameless207" ("@没有名字的207" in Chinese) on Kwai platform. Although they were not yet born when Wong Ka Kui passed away, these young individuals share a collective passion for his music. Standing at the crossroads of graduation, they remain steadfast in their belief that they can achieve their dreams as a band.
Wong Ka Kui's music has profoundly impacted generations. The director of this documentary, Li Wawa, is also a member of the post-2000s generation. As a girl from a rural village in Xuzhou, she rose from obscurity to create a compelling short video series titled "Experience One Hundred Lives." Her latest work, "I'm not afraid if someday there's only you and me" delves into the perspective of the post-2000s generation, capturing their fervent passion for life and unwavering devotion to their ideals, which have been embodied by four generations of Wong Ka Kui's fans.
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6月28日晚,在广州街头,《海阔天空》《光辉岁月》《不再犹豫》等Beyond名曲响起,引无数行人驻足。为纪念黄家驹逝世30周年,几位不同年龄、不同职业的草根歌手共同唱响“哪会怕有一天只你共我”,用快闪活动表示对黄家驹的怀念,也致敬了生活中永不言弃的自己。
除去广州街头的这场表演外,近日有一组讲述黄家驹歌迷故事的纪录片被网友点赞。据了解,这是在黄家驹逝世30周年之际,快手铁工作室联合快手“00后”纪实创作者@李娃娃 ,跟踪采访4位追随家驹的音乐创作者,拍摄了一组纪录片《哪会怕有一天只你共我》。4位音乐创作者因黄家驹以及拍摄这套纪录片而结缘。
“70后”@工地吉他男神 本名叫叶小扬,喜欢黄家驹已经33年。每天在工地上为生活奔波的他,下班后在快手直播间唱起偶像的歌,几年前,他弹唱《海阔天空》的视频突然受到关注,收获数万点赞。
“90后”青年@摇摆小子 王维锴,送过快递、当过工人,因为长相酷似黄家驹而受到关注。
来自广西的67岁的杨奶奶,她头发花白,打起架子鼓来有模有样。她的儿子喜欢黄家驹,她受其影响接触到架子鼓,在摸索中开始练习黄家驹的歌。
此外还有“00后”大学生乐队@没有名字的207。在黄家驹离世时,他们还没出生,但几位年轻人对黄家驹的歌有着共同的热爱。站在毕业这一分岔路口,他们仍坚信自己可以完成乐队的梦想。
黄家驹的音乐影响了一代代人。此次纪录片的掌镜者李娃娃同样是一位“00后”。来自徐州农村的她,在经历了无人问津的低谷后,创作出《体验一百种人生》系列短视频。新作《哪会怕有一天只你共我》从“00后”的视角出发,记录了四代驹迷热爱生活、坚持理想的故事。
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