The Chinese Tibetan singer, alan, who has been developing in Japan for 3 years successfully held her "alan symphony 2010" which is her second concert. For the concert on the 25th, it was especially meaningful for alan because it was her 23rd birthday.


　　Always nervous for every performance, Chinese fans helped her through her most tiring moments

　　She has already released 13 singles and 2 albums. alan, who held her second concert in Tokyo, honestly said that she's still very nervous for every performance. She jokingly said that is the biggest reason for her to have a successful concert. If she wasn't nervous, then maybe the concert would feel too "transitional", but alan hopes to give everyone "the most primitive, purest, and truest" image.

　　Since November 21, 2007 with "Ashita e no Sanka" helping alan successfully debut and now she has already been in Japan's music industry for 3 years. Though it's not considered short, but alan has met challenges with language barriers, living habits, acceptance from Japanese fans, and other difficulties during these times. She just kept holding onto "tomorrow will definitely be better" kind of thought. She works hard to learn Japanese and works even harder to become a real "professional singer". Faced with stress, alan said that whenever she feels so tired and wants to give it, it's her Chinese fans' encouragement that makes her realize that she's not alone. "I like using Twitter to communicate with my fans. I think it's very interesting. Whenever I see them cheering me on, my heart feels all warm. They make me realize that my hard work is worth it." alan truthfully say it.


　Doesn't reject changing to electronic dance music, still hopes to use the truest voice to move the audience

　　Ever since her debut, alan has released every single with the idea of a ballad. The combination of Japanese and Chinese music is much loved by fans. For the 23 years-old alan this time, she doesn't reject singing electronic dance music with a younger audience in mind. When the reported asked alan if she would consider singing this type of genre, alan said: "I actually really like this kind of music. I think it's very danceable to and you can relate more to the younger audience. I hope to try singing this kind of genre in the future, but I still want to use the truest voice to move every fan."


　　Symphony orchestra accompanies her, hopes to hold her own concert in the Mainland

　　When asked what was different with this concert and her previous concert, alan who was always known for her professional performances especially excitedly said: "We chose a famous concert hall in Shibuya for the concert this time. This concert hall has held a lot of plays and symphonies. I wanted this concert to be different from before, so the symphony orchestra accompanies me. For a singer who graduated from the PLA with formal vocal training, being able to perform with the symphony orchestra really is a dream! We chose ballads for the songs because we hope that every fan will be able to quietly hear me finish every song."

　　For the Chinese fans who has always focused on alan who was developing out of the country and held 2 Japan tours, alan will never forget to thank them for their continuous support. :Every time I have a concert in Japan, there will always be fans from Chinese fans from Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing to cheer me on. I really have to especially thank them and I hope to hurry up and hold my own concert in the Mainland one day. I want to see every one of them again! When the interview time ended, alan said to every Mainland reporter: "we'll see each other again in Beijing, you guys must come and see me!" and made everyone feel kindness and have a new expectation for this cute and polite little girl.


　　The non-gorgeous rehearsal and gorgeous performance, the huge energy released from this tiny person

　　The concert started at 5 in the afternoon in Tokyo time. The concert hall is able to hold 2000 people and it was packed. Every singer has concerts with "#D effect", "a large group of dancers", and "special A-list guests" as the focal point this year. alan only use gorgeous lights paired with "the truest" voice to give everyone a new image of "voice, light, and brightness."

　　When the concert started, alan came out in a blue dress. She didn't say much and didn't have too many accessories. She continuously sang "Hitotsu", "Kuon no KawA", and "BALLAD ~Namonaki Koi no Uta~" and immediately made the audience hear her extraordinary singing abilities. With the ever-changing lights, the audience was able to feel the mood in the songs and understand the lyrics even more with their own empathy.

　　After talking a little bit and not even drinking one sip of water, alan continuously sang 4 more songs. With the songs climbing to the climax, the audience there was able to feel the enormous power that came out of this little girl.


　Showed off her erhu talents and sang Chinese and English classics, displayed her super singing abilites

　　It's a known fact that alan has been learning the erhu since she was little. In most of her song's production, the erhu has become an important instrument. She displayed her unique ability to play the erhu and sang "Ii Hi Tabidachi" as she played.

　　To thank the fans that came from China, alan especially prepared 2 Chinese songs for the concert. One of them is the original song "Wo De Yue Guang" found in her own Mandarin album and the other is the classic "Qing Zang Gao Yuan" by Yu Hu Xiao. After finishing the concert, alan's high octave range only vividly showed off her talent even more. The Japanese audience kept on applauding and even though they didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics, but they were conquered by alan's outstanding singing abilities.

　　After "Qing Zang Gao Yuan", alan covered a classic English song, the theme song of "Titanic", "My Heart Will Go On". This song has moved too many people to count by the international superstar, Celine Dion. alan sang it with the symphony orchestra and rearranged the song a bit. The hardest part about this song is being able to move the listener's heart, but alan led the concert to the climax and the audience kept on applauding non-stop.


　Fans shouted "encore" for about 15 minutes, everyone sent their birthday congratulations

　　After continuously singing many songs from her Japanese songs, the stage curtains were slowly let down. Even though it wasn't over yet, but the Japanese fans didn't want to leave. They stood up, cheered and shouted for alan. The curtains were open and alan has changed into a "cute" outfit and stood in front of the audience again. Everyone just applauded like thunder. The cute alan raised her microphone and said: "tomorrow is my birthday!" and at this time, the fans, who were already prepared with their "Happy 23rd birthday" poster, sang happy birthday with the accompaniment of the piano. alan didn't expect this and was greatly moved.

　　alan delivered a faster-paced song "Natsukashii Mirai ~longing future~". Everyone in the audience from middle-aged people to students in their 20s raised their arms and sang along with the song. It suddenly turned into a sea of emotions.

　　After thanking the fans, alan ended her Tokyo performance. Instead of saying this was a "concert", it's even better to say this was a "musical concert".*** Everyone who attended the concert applauded alan for her excellent live performances.

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*** In Chinese, 演唱會 and 音樂會 both means concert. "Concert" in that context meant more of a concert with many performances while "musical concert" means more of a concert mainly focused on music and not as much as a performance to entertain.

OMG!! I wished I could have went! T^T This was so touching.

alan's fans are so touching.
Uh, not referring to myself there.

this is so warm and touching.. .. i really need to go visit one of alan's concert one day.. maybe her 10th concert or somethings like that

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hold my own concert in the Mainland one day

That would be awesome !

I hope for all the Chinese fans she'll be able to hold a concert there too soon ^-^

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The fans, who were already prepared with their "Happy 23rd birthday" poster, sang happy birthday with the accompaniment of the piano.

That's so sweet <3

Thanks for translating, pommy

I really wish I could have been there, judging from this article, it must truly have been amazing! The fans are so sweet, too, so touching. Has any clips from the concert been released anywhere, or upload, etc.? I want to see it, even if it's only on screen.

I am going to be in alan's concert in 4 years for sure

I've already planned with my friend.


No concert DVD is still unacceptable for me

It seems great from this article, proud of you alan

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I really wish I could have been there, judging from this article, it must truly have been amazing! The fans are so sweet, too, so touching. Has any clips from the concert been released anywhere, or upload, etc.? I want to see it, even if it's only on screen.

Sadly none because this concert will not be released to DVD T_T

It sound like Alan and the fan had a Blasted to bad we don't get to watch it but hopefully it does come in CD+DVD combo

8 octaves? Really?! That's some interesting fact.

I'm so glad I went to the concert. It was amazing!

Ah sorry! I just realized I translated it wrong! It's just supposed to be "high octave range"

XD

^Maybe you didn't. ^^;

I found number "8" in the original article. -> "alan(阿兰)标志性的高8度音更"

What does 8 refer to then?

^ Maybe it's because an octave has 8 notes or something?

Anyways, I wish this could be on dvd. I would love to see Alan's reaction to her fans singing to her.

the 8高音 translated into English would just be octave cause there's 8 notes in an octave

sorry for the confusion