October 14th, 2013 (Last Updated: January 11th, 2013) - Anson Hu | Tiger Hu | Hu Yanbin joins a celebrity competition against 7 others in JiangSu TV 江蘇衛視's [ Celebrity Battle 全能星戰 ].
Congratulations Tiger Anson Hu! RAWR, he wins champion at this competition! The title "All-Round Singer" belongs to him! His fans now call him "All-Round Tiger."
Intro to [ Celebrity Battle ]:
JiangSu TV aims to present a celebrity with the new title "All-Round Music King/Queen of China" with this competition. For the first season, they brought together 8 celebrities, and 8 producers from Mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan on one stage. Their aim is to bring out the multi-faceted musical talents of the celebrities on stage, in a battle, and across 6 different types of music styles: rock, folk, opera, jazz, hip-hop, and theatre. Celebrities and their producers will work together to create the best music and sound for your ears. Producers not only have the role to push their celebrity, but also act as a judge and to provide feedback and comments to other celebrities.
This is a list of the celebrity with their producers:
Angela Chang 張韶涵 - 林邁可
Sun Nan 孫楠 - 金武林
David Tao 陶喆 - 朱敬然
Gong Linna 龔琳娜 - 老鑼
Tiger Huang 黃小琥 - 李偉菘
Shun Zi 順子 - 莫凡
Kenji Wu 吳克群 - 陳子鴻
Tiger Anson Hu 胡彥斌 - 撈仔
How does the competition work?
* 8 celebrities will challenge 6 different styles of music (rock, folk, opera, jazz, hip-hop, and theatre) across 11 weeks
* 500 audience members will decide their fate (each can give max 3 points, maximum points 1500)
* elimination of 1 celebrity and producer every 2 weeks
* 1 episode of repechage before reaching the semi-finals
* 800 audience and 4 producers will decide the fate of the last standing champion
Broadcast details:
* JiangSu TV 江蘇衛視
* Premiere October 11th, 2013
* Every week
* 11 weeks in total
Official broadcast sites:
http://tv.sohu.com/s2013/qnxz/
http://zongyi.letv.com/zt/qnxz2013/index.shtml
Official websites:
http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=%C8%AB%C4%DC%D0%C7%D5%BD
http://www.weibo.com/u/3480637337
What has Hu achieved (so far) by being in this competition?
Popularity for him and his songs have rapidly increased in a short period of time!
His name has been listed on Baidu Music as "recommended artist" on the main page, and his performance song in episode 1, "別誤會 (Don't Misunderstand)" is on 43th place in Baidu New Music Charts, as of October 17th, 2013. In just about 1 week (week of October 13th, 2013), his popularity on Baidu Tieba went up 2 times from 200k to 600k during the week of premiere.
After the 3rd episode (week of October 27th, 2013), his live cover of "瀟灑走一回 (Walk Unrestrainedly Once)" hit 2 million hits within 3 days on QQ. That's an example of a successful cover song!
Finally, as he finishes the competition, he fully deserves his new title, the new "all-around singer."
Admin DeniseJF comments:
I will provide comments/translations, photos, and video links of Anson on each episode. Anson is always enthusiastic and passionate about competitions. He will sing with a new cover for a classic song. It's always nice to follow along! He always does his best, and you can see it reflected in his performances!! Especially since the competition has ended, the new title "All-Round Singer" does sound a little heavy, doesn't it? This competition has a major impact on his recent releases, follow along to see how it has impacted his upcoming releases!
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Watch it ALL: Youtube Playlist - Just Tiger Anson Hu: here.
Listen to it ALL: Download all HD audio: here.
15 tracks all together. Refer to song titles in each episode below.
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Last Episode: Finals Part 2
December 27th, 2013
Round 1
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Original Singer: 張信哲 Jeff Chang
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Final RoundTo watch Hu sing his final song is like sitting on the edge of my seat and feeling very vulnerable. As I watched his worrisome and stressed facial expressions, I couldn't help it and felt the same for him. His opponent Sun Nan was smiling half the time and looking very confident.
Hu's final performance brought tears to my eyes. The song he choose, his song arrangement and the way he choose to sing it. It made my heart cringe. I was almost scared that he choose such a simple song to sing, but he help it up just fine.
When they finally announced his title, that's when I was so excited that I started to cry! I can't believe he made it on top! So happy for the new Tiger Hu!!!!
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Original Singer: 林憶蓮 Sandy Lam
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Episode Eleven: Finals Part 1
December 20th, 2013
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Round 2
Performance Song with Tiger Huang 黃小琥: 一剪梅 | yī jiǎn méi (A Spray of Plum Blossoms)
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Original Singer: 費玉清
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Episode Ten: Semi-Finals
December 13th, 2013
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Episode Night: Repechage Night
December 6th, 2013
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I just had to slip in a comment here. He achieved a total of 1455 points and he is just slightly off from a perfect score at 1500. I am both very touched and very proud of him. Most of the audience stood up to applaud him. Hu commented that he didn't care about his results, but he was in fact very touched by the audience.
He is back into the competition after a round of repechage!! I love it when he wears white, and this outfit is very well slimmed to his body shape! That's right, he not that fat!
Hu's rank:
#1
* 1455/1500 points
(He's back into the competition!)* 1455/1500 points
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Episode Eight: Superstar Night
November 29th, 2013
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Original Singer: 張國榮 Leslie Cheung
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Tiger Anson Hu PK (Player Killing) against Kenji Wu
Unfortunately, Hu is eliminated after this song. However, he will be back in the next episode with an repechage episode!
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Episode Seven: Producer Night
November 22th, 2013
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Episode Six: Popular Rhythm Night
November 15th, 2013
Episode Six: Popular Rhythm Night
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Episode Five: Ballad Night
November 8th, 2013
Episode Five: Ballad Night
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Episode Four: Opera Night
November 1st, 2013
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Original Singer: 張學友 Jacky Cheung
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Episode Three:
Jazz Night
October 25th, 2013
Episode Three:
Jazz Night
Hu's background story to his performance:
We don't know if he can the current ranking, next up he picked a song that was very popular in the 90s. He wants to sing the song with a Jazz style.Hu: During Folk Night, I made a performance mistake. Last episode, I had a lot of pressure, likely because of last performance's results, and also by performing first. My mother was here, and I haven't sang in front of my loved ones for a while, that's why I have a lot of stress. I realized that I should relax and correct my attitude, and to adjust it to my optimal condition to sing jazz. I want to show everyone that I can sing in a really unrestrained way on stage. I will stand up where I fell.
Hu's rank:
#2
* 1347/1500
(Points reset after 1 singer was eliminated)
* 1347/1500
(Points reset after 1 singer was eliminated)
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I am one of those people who grew up with the original version. Even with the original version still suck in my head, I give props to Hu because he managed to Jazz-it-up with his own style and technique. Oh, and did I forget to mention, after the 3rd episode (week of October 27th, 2013), his live cover of 瀟灑走一回 (Live A Dashing Life) hit 2 million hits within 3 days on QQ. Now that's what you call a successful cover song!
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Original Singer: 葉蒨文 Sally Yeh
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Episode Two:
Folk Night
October 18th, 2013
Folk Night
Hu's background story to his performance:
Last episode, Hu went with a soft rock song and conquered the audience, and he even surpassed his idol, David Tao, to sit in a temporary #1 position. Tonight, he will challenge himself to the unfamiliar "folk songs," will he be able to show his strength by performing first?Hu: My hometown is Shanghai, the last time I came home was 4-5 months ago. Whenever I part with my mother, I especially miss her. My father left us a long time ago; when a 3 person family becomes a 2 person family, I carry more burden on my back, and she carries more worries. My performance song is a folk song, and to me, it means it's my mother's favourite song style. I picked a song that can represent my feelings towards my home, and "Gazing Homewards" means I'm missing my mother.
Last episode, Hu said sorry to his previous relationship, but it seems like his mother is the one who he misses and worries about the most. If he can sing a folk song that his mom loves the most, it doesn't matter what the results are, he will use his deep love for his homeward (his mother) because he believes that if he sings for love, it will always be very pleasant to listen to.
Hu's words after his performance:
Hu: The first person to perform plus my rank from last episode was #1, would bring me a lot of stress and pressure. To sing for my loved ones, sometimes can make me very nervous. With today's performance, I think I have too much burden.
Hu's rank:
#3
* 2495 overall points
* 1142/1500 for this performance
* 2495 overall points
* 1142/1500 for this performance
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I just have to make a comment on Hu's outfit. White clouds and blue skies, so good looking! I especially like it when he leaves his hair down!
There are 2 important things I want to mention. Firstly, yes, we all noticed that mistake: he sang too early for his bridge, he stopped and restarted. Most can argue that he could have ran with the mistake. Secondly, the song that he picked as a "folk song," is this song really classified as a Traditional folk song? In most Chinese people's eyes, no. After his performance, several producers commented and criticized his choice of song, and also for his mistake.
Mistakes aside, his voice and performance still really touches people. It just sends shivers down my back! The mistake wasn't THAT bad. Besides, it's only his second performance, he probably has a lot of stress for being ranked #1 on the first episode. It's a big mistake for a singing performance, but it's not as bad since it's only round 2.
His song choice, yes, it's not a traditional folk song. It's more of like a modernized version of a folk song. His singing isn't high-pitched, and it doesn't have a 60s type of feeling. I actually started laughing because the producers were in a argument about what a folk song should be like. As his fan, and knowing him as a singer-songwriter, I think his producer did a good job for presenting him as one. If you really listened carefully, you can hear how nicely the music and his voice are intertwined. (Yes, gather around fans!) Even if folk isn't his strength, he can just go wild with it, and attempt to score points elsewhere.
There are even some fans who think that he purposely made the mistake to lower his points. (I just think some fans are thinking too much!)
What do you think?
There are 2 important things I want to mention. Firstly, yes, we all noticed that mistake: he sang too early for his bridge, he stopped and restarted. Most can argue that he could have ran with the mistake. Secondly, the song that he picked as a "folk song," is this song really classified as a Traditional folk song? In most Chinese people's eyes, no. After his performance, several producers commented and criticized his choice of song, and also for his mistake.
His song choice, yes, it's not a traditional folk song. It's more of like a modernized version of a folk song. His singing isn't high-pitched, and it doesn't have a 60s type of feeling. I actually started laughing because the producers were in a argument about what a folk song should be like. As his fan, and knowing him as a singer-songwriter, I think his producer did a good job for presenting him as one. If you really listened carefully, you can hear how nicely the music and his voice are intertwined. (Yes, gather around fans!) Even if folk isn't his strength, he can just go wild with it, and attempt to score points elsewhere.
There are even some fans who think that he purposely made the mistake to lower his points. (I just think some fans are thinking too much!)
What do you think?
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Episode One: Rock Night
October 11th, 2013
Hu's background story to his performance:
Rock is not just long hair, leather, and drum sticks. Rock has a soft side.Hu: This time, I picked this song because it can give me energy. I sing this song with a memory, and to represent my emotions when I was young. I used to have a relationship, I felt that I owe her a lot. I've been with her for 6 years. I've wanted to hold onto her hand to go out, but a lot of people would point their fingers, or take photos of us, etc. I cannot not let go of her hand......
Hu's rank:
#1
* 1353/1500 points
* 1353/1500 points
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Fans know that Hu will have a lead in rock music!! It's his new musical style since the release of his last album). He touched a lot of people with his vocals, technique, and performance, including me. He has a good voice and technique to draw people into his songs. Besides his super emotional performance, his background story is one that many people can related to.
Then we ask, is his voice that persuading? If he sang "I'm sorry," would you will forgive him? I would.
Then we ask, is his voice that persuading? If he sang "I'm sorry," would you will forgive him? I would.
We were all thrilled when we saw his facial expressions when he realized how many points he got. He was definitely singing his heart out without any pressure.
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7 comments:
Hehe Anson is winning!!!! xD
Yay!!! Can't wait for episode 2! Folk songs... I think Anson is good at that too!
Joanne: Thank you for your comments! Did you know that your comments and random feedback really makes me happy. Sometimes I'm just like a crazy women talking to myself.....
LOL denise you make me laugh hehe. OMG two episiodes YAY!!! :D
Just watched the first one and luckily Anson sings first, no offence not really interested in the other people :P
He sang beautifully T_T and touched the audience, fair enough he made the mistake. What he should have done when he made the mistake was to cover it up and sing even louder and more impressive... almost like a build up
Ah so that is Angela Chang, I like her songs and didn't really know who she is, she is a good singer too :)
Cannot be bothered to watch the rest hehe, since I found that Anson dropped to number 3 T_T
I hope he makes it back to the top! I'm watching episode 3 now :D
Anson's performance is so good and he looks very sexy too ^^
That's one of my favourite songs and he has managed to take it up a notch and sing it jazz style!!! I'm not sure if it is just me or does the other singers tend to send 2 songs whereas Anson sings just one?
I didn't even listen to that dude who is currently first sing... I have no patience if it isn't Anson LOL
Luckily the scores are relatively close so I'm not too disappointed with the results.
The score is reset which works to Anson's advantage! Thanks for clearing the points up Denise, 3 is the highest number of points :D
They talk a lot, and I don't understand so I tend to listen to the songs then skip to the chairs hehe :P
Here a link to the song Anson sang in the third episode:-
http://www.mediafire.com/listen/adgircxy5j4m70e/Anson_Hu_Celebrity_Battle_Episode_3a.mp3
@Toilet: Don't worry too much about Anson dropping because the scores reset every 2 episodes. Their whole point of building up points was to eliminate another singer every 2 episodes. :)
All singers sing only 1 song at this point. You probably watched it in a breeze that you didn't notice, haha. I do watch the entire whenever I have time! I know to know how Anson compares to the rest!
I was wondering, where did you get that download link?? :) The file size is smaller than the one I have provided :P Mine is true 320kbps quality and I actually had the link up for Jazz since two days ago!
His jazz cover of the song actually hit 2 million plays in about 3 days, that's pretty crazy. When his song "在一起" came out, it took about 1 week to hit 1 million... His cover is surprisingly really popular!
Tonight is rushing back home to watch the final chapter !
Hopefully he is the FINAL WINNER ! I am fully support him !
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