Chang Shilei

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chang.

Chang Shilei (Chinese: 常石磊; born July 21, 1981 in Guangzhou, Guangdong) is a Chinese singer, music producer, and songwriter.

Background

After graduating from Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Chang became a professional songwriter and music producer. Later, one of his demos moved the general director of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Zhang Yimou. Eventually, Zhang chose Chang's demo and made it the theme song of Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony. The song "You and Me", performed by world famous singer Sarah Brightman and famous Chinese singer Liu Huan. He was also the songwriter and vocalist of another song that was also chosen to be performed at the opening ceremony, Dreamy Olympic Rings.[1]

After the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Chang released an album called Niu China, which selected many cover songs used to be popular in the 1980s. From then on, Chang went from backstage to the front and started his career as an original singer. In June 2010, Chang released his first original album, Myself. In September 2010, he recorded the song The Hawthorn Tree as the theme song for the movie Under the Hawthorn Tree, which is a film directed by Director Zhang Yimou.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Yuanjin, Ni (August 7, 2009). "Beijing Olympics anniversary concert held at the Forest Parkx". China Internet Information Center. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
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