It surprised me that you described Li Zhi's song melodies as not standing out compared to his lyrics. To me, his melodies, song pacing and singing style give a unique impression that made me feel entranced despite not understanding a word. The only other singer I had known before whose music had a similar effect on me was Neil Young. But these days, whenever I listen to Neil Young for a bit, I end up switching to a Li Zhi album instead. Even though I can't understand a word (though I sometimes translate KZbin comments of his songs to learn about the meaning), the way he composes, arranges and sings has a very profound impact on me. It's the feeling of tranquility and peace that only comes after a strong storm or a heavy sacrifice. He's been my favorite musician for 5 years now. And I still can't listen to 梵高先生 without crying.