Chainhaha wanted to create music that is uniquely her own because she grew up singing other people's songs and felt that popular songs were often easy to replicate or remember. She wanted to break away from that and create something that others couldn't easily sing or replicate, as a way of asserting her individuality and artistic identity.
The song 'Eat My Head' was inspired by Chainhaha imagining herself as a ghost. She wrote the lyrics during a stay in a hotel after a performance, and the melody came from a period when she was experimenting with music production. The song reflects her playful and imaginative approach to songwriting, where she envisions herself as a friendly ghost who offers her head as food, blending surreal and whimsical elements.
Chainhaha initially disliked Wenzhou due to negative experiences during her teenage years, but her perspective changed as she grew older and reconnected with her mother, who lives there. She now appreciates the natural beauty of Wenzhou, with its mountains and sea, and visits twice a year. Her renewed connection to Wenzhou is tied to her affection for her mother and her evolving sense of identity.
Chainhaha faced significant challenges while producing her album independently, including self-doubt, the pressure of managing all aspects of the production, and the difficulty of balancing creative expression with technical skills. She described the process as a 'small test' of her abilities, but it was far from easy, especially since she had to relearn many skills and often felt overwhelmed by the workload.
Chainhaha's vocal training, which began in childhood, has deeply influenced her music. She uses her bright, powerful voice to its full potential, often incorporating vocal techniques she learned from singing traditional and folk songs. However, she avoids the predictable structures of those genres, instead creating music that is more experimental and personal, blending her vocal skills with unconventional arrangements.
The song 'Eternal and a Day' is a love song that reflects Chainhaha's personal feelings rather than a traditional romantic narrative. It explores the tension between the desire for eternal happiness and the fleeting nature of moments. The title itself, inspired by the film 'Eternal and a Day,' captures this duality, emphasizing the contrast between permanence and transience in relationships and emotions.
怪诞的,天真的,感性的,摄人心魄的…… 乐迷用各种各样的形容词来描述唱作人 Chainhaha 的首张全长专辑《Za Nang Zz Nang)》,这里面唯独没有“俗套”二字。在充满套路、甚至试图以段落为单位攫取注意力的当下,Chainhaha 的声音那么奇特,让人忍不住想知道下一秒她在唱什么,脑袋里又在想什么。
她说她可以“把脑袋砸开请你品尝”,她说《纤维》和《你》这两首歌是“母子装洗洁精”的关系,她把明亮的大调旋律配满阴郁的小调和弦,说自己从小给自己演戏能把自己演哭…… Chainhaha 做客的这期节目可能是《周末变奏》历年采访里最奇妙的一次,我一边绞尽脑汁地解释自己的感受和想法,一边不断地被 Chainhaha 跳脱的修辞点亮脑海。从这期节目中,你一定也会听到她天马行空的世界,它正在对着这个庸常的世界尖叫。
Show Notes: 00:37 从专辑名“Za Nang Zz Nang”引出的旧事回忆; 10:00 “只想做一些只属于我的东西”; 14:43 丛林中的好鬼👻、成为蜻蜓之前的水虿; 26:47 《永恒与一日》与情歌,我与你; 37:53 因为要强,包揽了专辑的一切制作; 55:42 演奏、演出都有纠结,但唱歌永远自信!
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