Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 823 A Kiss Before the Opening

Two hours before the show started, the streets around the Roundhouse became a sea of ​​rock fans.

Whether you are here for the Rolling Stones or for a rock live, this scene with a high proportion of foreigners, take a picture and send it back. The UC shocking writers of domestic entertainment have excellent material again today. And they should all be able to get 200R per article!
If there is any regret, Chen Shuting thinks that the scale of 2000 people is a bit small, and those marketing accounts will definitely use this scale to make a fuss!
Bian Lang and the current Rolling Stones don’t care about these opinions, but it’s just annoying to watch. However, if it’s those who understand the significance of performing at the Roundhouse, they will probably have a different opinion.

There were indeed some domestic entertainment reporters and bloggers at the scene. Regardless of their purpose, they all wanted to take advantage of the popularity of the Rolling Stones' overseas tour.

Several of them were reporters employed by CAA, and their purpose was to cause trouble.

After the Rolling Stones announced their global tour plan, CAA wanted to sabotage it. As is their usual practice, they always look down on celebrities from third world countries.

If you want to get a piece of the American market, you have to listen to them. For people like the Rolling Stones who are rebellious to them, they must be suppressed to the end.

The Rolling Stones in particular are now a band that is maintaining a booming momentum, and the key is that this momentum is not just limited to China, but has begun to spread to the world.

If the Rolling Stones only sang Chinese songs, then even if the number of views of a song exceeded 300 billion, CAA would not bother to pay attention to you. After all, even if it affects the entire Chinese-speaking society, it will not have any impact on their US market.

But as the Rolling Stones released classic English songs one after another, the impact was not only on the Chinese-speaking world, but also on more fans in the first and second world countries. If they won another Grammy, they would be very worried.

Rockers like Yuandi and Shui Ye who dare to speak the truth to the United States may really affect some votes if they say something during the election...

The original Shuiye is no longer popular, but Bian Lang and the Rolling Stones may become popular all over the world in the future. In addition, the Chinese are naturally at odds with the United States on certain issues, so CAA, which has some special capital background, is unlikely to watch the Rolling Stones become popular in the United States.

Of course, they couldn't do these things openly, after all, the United States is a free and democratic society. So before the Rolling Stones landed in the United States, all kinds of bad-mouthing opinions and reports had to keep up. They tried to make the Rolling Stones' trip to the United States a Waterloo, affect the Grammy votes, and then slowly try to recruit and tame them.

So the purpose of these reporters employed by CAA being here today is to collect all the news that is unfavorable to the Rolling Stones!

Originally, they planned that most of the people present today would be Chinese living in England. If they gave some guidance during the interview, they should be able to get the materials they wanted.

But when I got to the scene today, I saw that there were indeed a lot of Chinese people. However, nine out of ten people I interviewed said that they couldn't buy tickets, and there were not even a few scalpers on the scene.

The key point is that there are actually quite a few foreigners who hold tickets and they are actually showing off to these Chinese fans!

Yes, it’s just a very pure and blatant show-off!

There was even a local fan who took the initiative to complain to them: "I think DGM should negotiate with the Rolling Stones and limit the proportion of tickets sold to Chinese people on overseas tours to 5%, or even ban them from selling tickets. Because they can see the Rolling Stones' performances more easily than we do after returning home, so there is no need for them to compete with us foreign fans for tickets!"

After hearing this, the reporter didn't know how to report to CAA. Fortunately, the cameraman gave the female reporter a suggestion: "These materials can be sold to Chinese reporters. I believe they will like them!"

"you sure!?"

The female reporter had just finished questioning, and after listening for a while, Ye Tao, the "wall root", came up and said, "If those reporters from China don't buy the material you just mentioned, you can sell it to me.

As a Chinese, I just wanted to beat him up after hearing what this brother said just now! But as a Chinese Rolling Stones fan, I actually felt a little happy after hearing what he said! "

The female reporter looked at Ye Tao doubtfully and asked, "Are you a loyal fan of the Rolling Stones?"

Ye Tao lowered his head towards the camera, showing off his Rolling Stones logo baseball cap, and then he said, "Just ask whatever you want to ask!"

The female reporter judged that Ye Tao was probably a rock fan with a bad temper. Such people were most likely to be led to talk nonsense and do stupid things, so she asked Ye Tao a rather pointed question directly: "As a Chinese rock fan in Europe, you must have a certain understanding of mainstream European rock music.

So if we use the evaluation standards of European rock music, do you think the Rolling Stones really have the ability to hold a tour in Europe?"

Ye Tao is definitely a wonderful person. Not only was he not angry when he heard this, he also thought that this little foreign girl was really stupid!

He did not answer the question directly, but pulled the foreign reporter to a banner, pointed at the name of the band Hatter on it and asked, "Do you know this band?"

The female reporter was somewhat puzzled by the question, but she still answered instinctively: "Hatter. Anyone who listens to British music should know them, right?"

"Okay, then tell me why they should be the guest singer for the Rolling Stones?"

This question stumped the female reporter, but after a moment she began to argue: "Isn't this a business exchange between DGM and the Rolling Stones? Hatter wants to enter the Chinese market, and the Rolling Stones want to enter the European market. I think this is a purely commercial act and has nothing to do with music!"

After listening to this, Ye Tao smiled and said, "If what you said is true, does it prove that the Rolling Stones and Hatter have the same commercial value? Doesn't it also prove that the Rolling Stones are a band recognized by music fans in Europe?"

This counterattack stumped the female reporter. When she wanted to fight back further, Ye Tao waved his hand and went to look for his companions.

After Ye Tao left, the female reporter fell into deep thought.

As an entertainment reporter, Party A's position is the position she holds during the interview. However, when she puts this position aside and looks at the Rolling Stones, she finds many unreasonable things about the band.

For example, among the foreign music fans present, some had scarves jointly branded by Wave and the Rolling Stones hanging around their necks. Some of them might not be crazy about rock music, but when they knew it was a band called Wave, they would come over to support it.

After discovering this group, the female reporter named Shamal decided to temporarily abandon her position as the first party and follow this group of music fans as a neutral person to record what was really happening on the scene.

In her camera, a white guy wearing a team scarf met up with a group of other Guns fans and suggested, "We can sing "The Angel" here to support Wave and The Rolling Stones."

Upon hearing this suggestion, another brown-skinned curly-haired girl chimed in, “Indeed, I saw someone on YouTube mocking The Rolling Stones, saying that Wave came to Europe just to make money from their compatriots and that it’s impossible for European fans to support them.

We need to let those people know that the Rock fans didn’t come because they don’t know Wave yet, but we Gunners fans support him and he is our hero in North London!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the tall white man who had been standing nearby stepped forward and said, "Yes! Wave is our Arsenal's eternal friend! We at Arsenal absolutely support him!" After seeing the speaker's appearance clearly, the fans became even more excited: "Captain! Bergkamp!"

"Our captain! I never thought you would..."

Bergkamp nodded to everyone, and then said very kindly: "Coach Arsene also wanted to come, but you all know that he is old now and is worried that his body can't withstand two or three hours of rock music, so let us come and bring blessings to Wave and The Rolling Stones!"

As he spoke, he took out an Arsenal flag from his bag. On it was the signatures of the entire team, as well as a blessing to Bian Lang: "Wave, you will always be our Arsenal's best friend. I hope your performance in London will be a success!"

Two people took the team flag from Pogkamp, ​​unfolded it and showed it to everyone.

The white guy looked at Sharma, who had been following him for a while, and asked, "Where can we see the footage you shot?"

Sharma hesitated for a moment, then answered solemnly: "These materials may not be edited into my report in the end, but if Arsenal needs it, I can send a copy to the club."

Hearing this, Bergkamp, ​​who was preparing to take a photo with the fans, said: "We need it. If it is inconvenient for you to contact the club, you can leave my contact information..."

Sharma nodded, and the white guy said excitedly: "How about you take another video for me? This is a gift from our Gunners fans to Wave!"

"Okay!" Since he had already decided to remain neutral, Sharma didn't mind taking more photos.

Anyway, she is now very sure of one thing. Even if she cannot get the huge salary from CAA, the materials in her hands will definitely not make her trip in vain.

I saw a white guy walking towards a street guitarist who was performing on the side of the road, and after some negotiations he brought the person over.

"Friends of Arsenal, what can this guitarist play for accompaniment? Everyone, please get ready..."

After shouting this, the Arsenal fans present began to adjust their formation consciously, letting Bergkamp and several other Arsenal players move to the center. Several tall people stood at the end, holding up the team flag, and then the street guitarist also sat on the ground in front of the crowd.

After Xiamal made an OK gesture, the guitarist started strumming the prelude...

“As I walk these streets alone, Through this borough I call home…” As the chorus sounded, this area became the most eye-catching focus within a radius of several hundred meters.

Many passers-by not only took out their mobile phones to record the scene, but some passers-by who were also gun fans also sang along.

"North London forever, Whatever the weather, These streets are our own... And my heart will leave you never, My blood will forever, Run through the stone..."

When the song ended, a passerby in the crowd who recognized Bergkamp asked, "Captain, didn't you have training today? Why did you come to Camden to sing the team song?"

Bergkamp pointed to the Roundhouse behind him, then to the road flags on the side of the road and explained loudly: "The author of this song, Wave, is performing here with his band The Rolling Stones. We came here specifically to cheer him on!"

Passing fans were shocked: "The Wave who wrote this song has his own band? Sorry, I didn't pay much attention to him before! This song is really well written. Can I still buy tickets now? I want to be with you..."

After filming these, Sharma is now curious: "What footage will the other reporters hired by CAA use to report?"

At this moment, her thoughts were interrupted by a voice in not very standard English: "Madam, excuse me for interrupting you. I am the agent of The Rolling Stones. I would like to buy the footage you just shot..."

While Chen Shuting was speaking, she also handed over her business card.

Sharma looked at Chen Shuting for a few seconds, and then instinctively reached out to take the business card. After reading all the English information on the business card, she had a brilliant idea to make money.

"Hello, Ms. Chen, my name is Sharma, and I'm a reporter for Channel 4. Before I decided to come here for the interview, I received an email from CAA. I believe you must be very interested in the content!"

Chen Shuting quickly went over the information in her mind, then said calmly, "If you don't have a ticket, I can invite you to watch the Rolling Stones' performance for free, but DGM has sold the copyright to ITV, so it may not be convenient for you to film it.

After you finish watching the Rolling Stones, I hope to buy you a drink..."

Sharma immediately said, "That's a great idea. Can I have a chance to interview Wave?"

"That may have to wait until the show is over..."

"Can I interview you first?"

"Okay, please follow me..."

Chen Shuting took Sharma and left for the performance venue. After the interview, there seemed to be no empty seats in the Roundhouse.

At this point, Exodus is already on stage and ready to go.

There were fans at the scene who knew the band from the "Summer of the Band" video on YouTube, but there were very few of them, so the atmosphere at the moment was not very enthusiastic.

But at this moment, Bob in leather clothes came up from the backstage.

He walked up to Lu Zao, stopped her, and said into the microphone: "Hello, I'm Bob! Please allow me to introduce my girlfriend Lu Zao to everyone! She is from China and is the lead singer of the band Exodus...

Thank you Wave, I met love in China. I hope everyone can enjoy Exodus's music as they did with The Rolling Stones and Hatter. Thank you everyone..."

After saying this, he took Green Algae into his arms and kissed her lips affectionately...

(End of this chapter)