"Stars" is one of the two title songs of the "Mom" album. Vitas composed the music independently and collaborated with others to write the lyrics. It is no exaggeration to say that it is also Vitas' most well-known track. The reason is that artistic achievement is the most important factor. In addition, there are also issues such as the intensity of "promotion". From the fate of this song, we can also get a glimpse of Vitas' artistic career. Song and MV Appreciation The song sounds like music full of emotions. The harmonies in the prelude and interlude convey a sentimental and thoughtless emotion, which seems to be a helplessness against the ups and downs. However, Vitas's singing then unfolds, revealing a calm and flexible temperament. There seems to be a confused questioning in the song: "How many times have I asked myself why I was born and why I grew up. Why do the clouds flow and the rain pours...", and there seems to be a melancholy sigh: "I want to fly into the clouds, but I Without wings. Starlight tempts me in the sky, but it is so difficult to reach the stars...", but I am more determined to refuse to give up after many twists and turns: "I will wait patiently, I will prepare for myself, and it will lead to my dream. and the journey of hope. Don't burn yourself, my star, please wait for me..." "Stars" also has Vitas' iconic high notes, but the high notes here are not the sharp ones that pierce the sky, but soft and strong. His tenacity, the whole song never showed the charm of complete indulgence, nor did he wander in depression and depression, but knowing that there were thorns everywhere, he still embarked on the road of chasing the moon and stars without any regrets. It sounds like there is both the sadness of "it is difficult to fly when the dew is heavy, and it is easy to sink when the wind is noisy", but also the heroism of "there will be time to ride the wind and waves, and hang the cloud sail to sail across the sea". No wonder once it was launched, it aroused strong excitement from the audience. The artistic conception of the MV is very closely and skillfully combined with the music (the MV works analyzed in this article are all from his official website: www.vitas.com.ru, the same below). On the viaduct in the wind and snow, a thin and frail, yet stubborn and unyielding figure is the symbolic image of the song. Here, Vitas' performance shows amazing self-control: the outdoor scene in the MV is in the Russian winter, a common season of minus 20 to 30 degrees. You can imagine what it feels like to wear only a thin coat in this environment, so there is no trace of it in the film. The bloodless pale face is not entirely the effect of makeup - however, there is no shrinkage from the cold on his facial expression. Some viewers even felt as comfortable and cool as ice cream. It cannot but be said that this is a credit to the performance. . However, if you pay close attention, you will find that when Vitas is pacing in the film, there are several movements where he wants to retract his hands into his sleeves - a subconscious reaction of people in the cold, which is difficult to control no matter how hard they try; In several shots of the hands, one can clearly see the black and blue fingers from the cold, as well as the ice and snow stuck to the hands that have not melted for a long time: all the details convey the word "difficulty". If you compare it with the short film recording the behind-the-scenes of the shooting, and see others wrapped tightly from head to toe in the ice and snow, and see Vitas in a single suit, the feeling may no longer be as sweet as "ice cream". On the other hand, if the filming of "Stars" was the most "painful" of all Vitas' MVs, it is probably not an arbitrary guess. Being willing to pay such a huge price to perform it also shows that Vitas cherishes and values ??this song: it faithfully records his emotions and heartfelt voices, and he is willing to perform it wholeheartedly. On stage, in terms of performance, MVs are fundamentally different from live performances. The MV is a work that requires repeated adjustments: shooting, editing, combination, etc. all need to be carried out step by step, but at the concert site, it is a coherent display of true feelings, which can better reproduce the connotation of the music. The MV of "Stars" gives people a feeling of "appreciation", but in the "Russian" concert hall (video file comes from the website: http://www.vitasmp3.narod.ru,), the effect can only be described as "shocking" "describe. As we all know, during the singing process, the existence of "accompaniment" can not only beautify the sound effect, but also set the tone, prompt and other functions. Unless the vocal skills are outstanding, the singer will never cancel the accompaniment rashly. However, in this program, the prelude was played, and with a gesture from the conductor, the entire concert hall fell into absolute silence. Vitas's voice sounded: pure, clear, and indistinguishable. The song went straight to the bottom of the heart and triggered a round of applause. However, the listener Immediately, he was captured by the loneliness, helplessness, perseverance, and stubbornness that penetrated it, and he became breathless and focused. The singers on the stage were completely immersed in their own world, and every gesture was integrated with the notes. They vividly expressed the feelings of confusion, hesitation, hope, and persistence in the music, and the entire audience was intoxicated. For achieving such a performance effect, one cannot help but admire this young artist. However, it must be noted that this is also a direct consumption of the essence of the body and mind. During the performance, anyone can feel Vitas' true feelings, but the continuous outburst of emotions can also be exhausting, especially in the "My Mother's Song" concert, where there are more than one or two such indulgent works: "Even the Stars Look Like Letters/Insomnia", "Rain in Tbilisi", "Other People's Sorrows Are Crying", "Autumn Leaves", "Mother", "Birds Fly Away"... all In this way, I am afraid no one knows how much Vitas puts into the concert.

What is even more shocking is that this kind of dedication is not just for a short period of time - it has been two full years now. There were more than 250 solo concerts in 2004. On average, one concert took less than two days. How much sincerity can a person have to withstand such consumption? It might be better if the songs on the tour were not so sad (such as those in the second half), but the theme of the concert has been established, and a tragic work like "Mama" has to be performed repeatedly - onlookers can't help but wonder Question: How embarrassing is this situation? There is always a soft and fragile side in the human heart that needs careful care. Therefore, even if you are performing other people's stories, you cannot bear too many or too strong emotions. Vivien Leigh's final schizophrenia is a terrible lesson. What's more, Vitas' music is all about himself - which is equivalent to tearing apart the wounds in his heart again and again for two years, never giving him a chance to heal! Such consumption may only bring about one consequence, that is, the originally sensitive and passionate soul gradually becomes numb and becomes truly cold-hearted. Take "Stars" as an example. When Vitas appeared on the stage with Kireev and sang this song together, his voice was clear and translucent. The performance process was leisurely and the effect was very good. Moreover, he not only showed his excellent The vocal talent also gives Kireev ample space to display, and he perfectly plays the role of "bringing new talents" - no matter from any aspect, this is a successful show. It is just a "good program". The kind of indulgence in a "Russian" concert hall is not allowed to appear here. What is needed here is "singer Vitas", not "artist Vitas". It might be okay if he was just a popular singer with ruthless coldness and superb singing skills. However, there were too many melodies that touched countless people, which came from his hands, or in other words, from his smart and sensitive heart. How would he create if he really fell into apathy? Hidden dangers in beautiful scenery. Perhaps we should really pay attention to the condition of Vitas. The recently released MV for "Russian Shore" is glamorous and charming on the surface, but there is a hidden uneasiness behind it. Let’s take a look at the itinerary before and after the filming of "On the Shore of Russia": I left for the United States on June 8 and returned to Moscow on the 21st. During this period, I traveled to 6 cities, from the east to the west. Not to mention the tiring journey, just in the United States. Traveling through three time zones, and there is an international date line between the United States and Russia - in this state, not to mention intensive performances, but ordinary life also has to accept the severe test of the biological clock caused by jet lag. Of course, Vitas is not a superman. Under such overload, he finally fell ill and the concert on June 15 was cancelled. However, only three days later, on the 18th, from Miami to Los Angeles (across the entire United States, from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast), it was a new one, continuing in San Francisco on the 19th. Back in Russia, it’s time to perform on Independence Day, record the album, shoot the MV... After shooting the MV, record the show, and then tour in Russia from August 14th to 20th, 7 days, 7 places. This is the “background” of the shoot. It is extremely rare to be able to perform like this in the MV. However, in his brave and optimistic smile, the "wandering" feeling in his eyes cannot be concealed in any way. Even if some netizens have discovered that in other Vitas MVs (no matter the performance highlights such as "Happy Bird"), there are performances designed according to the plot, but here a lot of stage actions are used - looking into the reason, it is probably just because There is no time or energy to complete the work of "careful design - careful rehearsal - repeated shooting", so the performance here is a combination of his usual actions. In fact, many performances do not match the music and scenery, and they rely solely on their handsome appearance to attract attention. Therefore, there is no thought-provoking meaning in this MV, only scenery that is soothing to the eyes. However, this can lead to a question: Why is there such a MV that is not a "masterpiece"? It’s not that Vitas doesn’t have excellent works to perform. Even in such a busy life, there are still amazing works from time to time, such as "Forgive, Lord!". With excellent directing and production, it can be made into a deep and timeless classic; nor is it Vitas doesn't understand acting, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain the ever-changing and moving images in the past - so, what's the reason? Perhaps we should ask a question: were the previous MVs shot in the same way, while squeezing out time amidst the rush and exhaustion? If we ask one more question, the themes of "wanderers returning home" in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, are almost always the same. They all return to their "parents" - the embrace of "mother", which is the eternal attachment in the hearts of wanderers, even if their whereabouts are uncertain, Wandering around the world. Expressing deep affection for the homeland often corresponds to "motherland - mother". How could there ever be a sigh of "motherland - grandmother"? So, why does this character correspond to "grandparents" in "On the Russian Shore"? ——I believe the attentive readers have already figured out the answer. Some suggestions: What Vitas needs urgently now is to rest and recuperate, and he can no longer consume himself blindly: first, he should adjust his work plan, reduce the number of performances, and ensure his physical and mental health; secondly, he should set aside enough time to adjust his mood and achieve his goals through reading and entertainment. The purpose of enrichment and improvement.

Vitas is a genius, no one doubts this, and he needs to stand on the shoulders of giants who embody human wisdom, develop his own expertise, and become a master like Tchaikovsky.