Singer Su Zhenyang's New Album Features Collaborations with Vincent Fang and Golden Melody Winners
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Su Zhenyang released his new album "Chapter 1: Light," featuring the lead single "One Word at a Time" with lyrics by renowned lyricist Vincent Fang.
- The song's backing vocals were designed by Golden Melody Award winner Ipay Buyici, adding an oriental flavor with a Peking opera-like chant.
- Su Zhenyang also personally performed the Chinese flute solo in the song, showcasing his musical talent honed since childhood.
Su Zhenyang's new album, "Chapter 1: Light," marks a significant collaboration with lyricist Vincent Fang on the lead single "One Word at a Time." Fang's lyrics deeply resonated with Su, who described the experience as enlightening and energizing.
The production boasts a star-studded team, including Golden Melody Award winner Ipay Buyici, who crafted the song's backing vocals. Her unique style, incorporating a Peking opera-like chant, infuses the track with a rich Eastern essence. Ipay Buyici, a celebrated artist known for her work in indigenous music and collaborations with various pop stars, praised Su Zhenyang's powerful and clear vocals, noting his strong foundation as a singing competition champion.
That moment really felt so passionate and full of positive energy.
Adding another layer of musicality, the arrangement for "One Word at a Time" was handled by two-time Golden Melody Award winner Cao Dengchang. He is also recognized as the creator of the widely known children's song "Island of Kagabu," which holds cherished memories for many Taiwanese youth. Cao Dengchang and Ipay Buyici form a "Golden Melody couple" in the music industry.
Furthermore, Su Zhenyang himself contributed a striking Chinese flute solo to the song. Having studied the flute since elementary school and consistently winning national music competitions, he seized the opportunity to showcase his instrumental skills during the recording session, adding a personal touch to the track.
Su Zhenyang's foundation as a singing competition champion is solid, his voice is bright and full of masculinity, very charming.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.