After a four-year hiatus, China's music variety show"Singer 2024" premiered on the evening of May 10th, delivering a thrilling live broadcast and spectacular performances that attracted huge ratings.

Within the first 24 hours, the premiere episode amassed over 100 million views.

The initial lineup featured American singer Chanté Moore, Chinese singers Na Ying, Second Hand Rose, Rainie Yang, Silence Wang, Hailai A’Mu, and Moroccan-Canadian singer Faouzia Ouihya.

The international singers' performances were particularly outstanding. Faouzia, a Gen Z singer, kicked off the show with a powerful rendition of "Crazy" with an expansive vocal range, leaving Na Ying in awe. In the performance of "If I Ain't Got You", Chanté Moore showcased a relaxed and rich vocal in the verses, hit whistle register in the chorus, and paused dramatically before reigniting the crowd, demonstrating incredible control and stability. Despite being confident in her excellent singing skills since her debut, Na Ying admitted, "I still have room for improvement".

The stellar performances of the international singers prompted netizens to call upon Chinese music heavyweights like Tengger, Han Lei, Tan Jing, and G.E.M. to join the competition.

However, the enthusiasm for powerful foreign singers remained strong. As rumors of Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, and Ariana Grande joining the show circulated, the anticipation among fans grew exponentially.

In fact, in the past eight seasons of "Singer", it has featured numerous international singers, including Dimash, Shila, Kristian Kostov, and Polina Gagarina. Jessie J notably secured three consecutive wins in weekly competitions, ultimately claiming the "King of Singers" title, surpassing Chinese singers like Tengger and Wang Feng.

So, why were Chanté Moore and Faouzia's performances particularly impactful? A significant factor is the "one-take" agreement signed by each singer, requiring performances to be completed in a single take, regardless of any live performance incidents, avoiding excessive post-production editing.

Na Ying, a prominent Chinese singer, felt the pressure of this true live and one-take format. "Previously, shows were pre-recorded. Although we sang live, the challenges of pre-recording and live broadcasting are different. "

In contrast, the two foreign singers appeared at ease. From the press conference to the show and post-performance interviews, Chanté Moore and Faouzia expressed no concerns about the live and one-take format. For these international singers, "nervousness" stemmed only from the uncertainty of facing a new market, new audiences, and a new stage, rather than from their professional abilities. Live performances and onetake requirements are standard in the Western music industry.

The "Singer 2024" production team stated that the show's original intent is to "connect through music and communicate with the world", urging, "Here, music remains the universal language of communication. We hope everyone watching 'Singer 2024' enjoys the music, finds like-minded friends, maintains communication, and embraces the world."

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

美国加拿大女歌手在中国音乐节目《歌手2024》中大放异彩

时隔四年，5月10日晚，中国音乐综艺《歌手2024》的首场竞演拉开帷幕，以“真live真直播”的超刺激现场和超震撼演出，引发收视狂潮。

据统计，首期《歌手2024》上线不到24小时，节目累计播放量已破亿。

美国女歌手Chanté Moore（香缇·莫）、那英、二手玫瑰、杨丞琳、汪苏泷、海来阿木以及摩洛哥裔加拿大女歌手Faouzia（凡希亚·奥伊亚）首发登场。

国际歌手的表现大放异彩，“00后”凡希亚率先登场，以宽阔的音域和爆发力十足的嗓音带来一首《Crazy》，让中国歌手那英直呼“接不住了”。香缇·莫则带来的《If I Ain't Got You》，主歌部分松弛浑厚，宛如CD，副歌部分则在连飙超越海豚音的“哨音”后紧急刹车，控场静默数秒后“二次启动”再燃全场，展现了惊人的控制力和稳定性。出道以来就自信唱功过硬的那英，也大方承认“我还有进步空间”。

眼见国际歌手带来碾压级别的表演，网友们向腾格尔、韩磊、谭晶、邓紫棋等华语乐坛唱将喊话“快来救场”。

尽管网友纷纷力荐唱将名单，但对于外国实力唱将的欢迎程度有增无减。当亚当·兰伯特（Adam Lambert）、查理·普斯（Charlie Puth）、爱莉安娜·格兰德（Ariana Grande）等人名先后出现在网传踢馆歌手名单中，乐迷的期待值也呈指数级增长。　

事实上，在过往八季节目中，迪玛希、希拉、Kristian Kostov、Polina Gagarina等国际歌手接连亮相，“结石姐”Jessie J更取得周竞演三连冠，最终力压腾格尔、汪峰等人，将“歌王”称号收入囊中。

那么，为何此次香缇·莫与凡希亚带来的播出反响格外惊人？其中一个重要原因是《歌手2024》跟每位歌手签订“onetake”协议，要求无论现场发生任何状况，都必须一次成型地完成演唱，避免过度修音的可能。

作为华语歌坛的实力派代表，那英面对真live、onetake的竞演形式感觉压力山大：“以前录节目都是提前录好，虽然也是真唱不是假唱，但录播和现场直播的残酷性是不一样的。”

对比鲜明的是，两位外籍歌手显得云淡风轻——从发布会、到节目现场到赛后采访，香缇·莫和凡希亚都未对直播和onetake的竞演形式表达任何意见。对于外籍歌手而言，“紧张”对应的仅仅是面对陌生市场、陌生观众和陌生舞台的不确定感，而非来自业务能力层面——在欧美乐坛，直播和onetake都是常规要求，而非让歌手走出舒适区的创举。

《歌手2024》节目组表示“以音乐会友、与世界交流”是节目的初心，并呼吁：“在这里，音乐始终是交流的最大公约数。希望每位关注《歌手2024》的朋友，都能享受音乐、收获知音、保持沟通、拥抱世界。”

文｜记者 艾修煜
译｜邹晓华