HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Netease Cloud Music's (NCM)
Galaxy Album Writing Camp, a premier songwriting initiative,
established to support domestic music artists, has expanded to
embrace international music artists and songwriters aiming to
enhance cross-market collaborations and cultural exchange.
Into its 10th season, the Galaxy Album Writing Camp brought
together talented songwriters and producers from around the world
for intensive writing sessions held at the China Musical Techno
Base in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou from
Dec 2, 2024.
Being the first time that the Galaxy Album Writing Camp
(refered to further as 'Galaxy Album Camp') opened its doors
to international talent, this season featured artists from
the United States, Canada, Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia, creating a unique opportunity for
cultural exchange and collaboration. Participants engaged in a
variety of activities designed to inspire creativity, including
collaborative writing sessions, workshops, and networking events.
This expansion signifies a major step forward in NCM's efforts to
foster global music partnerships.
Adopting the theme of "Life's BGM" the camp invited songwriters
to incorporate music as the soundtrack to life itself, hence the
thematic BGM direction to reach and touch millions of music
listeners in their varied and respective lives. The camp boasted an
impressive lineup of mentors, including award-winning producers
Marc Dold, known for crafting hit
singles for Celine Dion, and Howe
Chen, who has won the Best Album Producer Award at the 35th Golden
Melody Awards. Other notable mentors included Minstrel Lu , who has
worked with artists like Chen Jingfei and the band Fool and Idiot,
Yuto, lead singer of the Japanese band The fin.. Their extensive
industry experience provided invaluable insights into songwriting
and production techniques. These mentors and participants worked
closely together, offering feedback and fostering a supportive
environment for innovation and creativity.
Since 2020, NCM has held 9 successive seasons of the Galaxy
Album Camp, incubating many outstanding local musicians in the
development of original Chinese music and giving rise to notable
hit songs including 'What If' by Runze Zheng and 'Jingwei' by 30
Years Ago, 50 Years Later.
The inclusion of Quebequois singer-songwriter JORDANN as a
participant in this 10th edition epitomized the power of
NCM's vision in enabling international collaborations - an
adaptation of his song "Dehors" released 3 months ago as a duet
with Chinese pop star Joseph Zeng,
shattered streaming records in China, reaching 100 million streams within 30
days, beating out established international names in the
China market. As the biggest song
on NetEase Cloud Music in Q3 2024, it served as an inspiration to
other songwriters on the power of collaboration for the
writing camp session.
As the music industry evolves, the Galaxy Album Camp exemplifies
NCM's potential to innovate and redefine musical landscapes. With
more than 732,000 domestic original musicians registered directly
and NetEase Cloud Music's commitment to supporting original music
and nurturing talent, the future looks promising for artists
embracing collaboration and innovation. These initiatives are
paving the way for more groundbreaking projects, positioning NCM at
the forefront of the global music market in China.
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