Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 834: Fortunately, there is still rock music in this era

“never cared for what they say
Don't care what they say

never cared for what they play
Don't care what they play.

never cared for what they do
Don't care what others do

never cared for what they know
Don’t care what others know…”

All the chorus sang the chorus together, but the camera on the big screen was still focused on a close-up of Bian Lang.

Again, although there is not the strong contrast between the tough guy and the tender heart like James, the gentle blow from the handsome guy is also visibly lethal.

The female fans at the scene had the biggest reaction. Some of them covered their faces and cried, while others stared at the stage with red eyes. Silva was no exception.

Singers need to have stronger empathy and expressiveness than ordinary people. At this moment, Silva also thought of her current neighbor. She was distracted for a moment, and when she looked back at the stage, Bian Lang's face showed the complexity and sadness of not wanting to lose but having no choice but to accept the reality...

The other choruses all stopped singing at this time, leaving the last part and this vocal part to Bian Lang:

"and i know
I know

so close, no matter how far
When I feel the surroundings with my heart
couldn\'t be much more from the heart
It all feels so close
forever trusting who we are
Always remember who we are..."

In the final roar, which was not sure whether it was an outlet for emotion or a prolonged ending, Bian Lang, despite the absolute attention of the spotlight, turned around and knelt down with his guitar in his arms.

As Dayong's irrelevant cymbal sounds came to an end, Bian Lang played the lead vocals with the cooperation of Di Li.

Bian Lang placed the guitar on his thighs while kneeling. After a glissando, he began to play the strings. As the speed increased, Bian Lang bent his body lower and lower.

In the close-up on the big screen, he now looks like he is playing the guitar seriously and listening attentively at the same time, as if the guitar sound is not played by him, but played directly by the guitar.

From Silva's perspective, she felt that what Bian Lang was holding in his arms was not a guitar, but his former lover.

This scene was like Bian Lang listening to his lover’s last words before his death. As his lover’s body became weaker and weaker, his voice became smaller and smaller, and Bian Lang bent lower and lower.

Finally, my ears were pressed against the fretboard...

Although the playing has stopped, Bian Lang's right hand is still adjusting the volume knob to make some changes to the final extended tail sound. It seems that he doesn't want the lover in his arms to close his eyes, and he is trying every means to let his lover live even for one more second!
Di Li stood aside and played with the crank, as if the last distorted sound brought out a long cry. It was as if Bian Lang was crying...

Silva's nose was sore, she couldn't stand the plot she had imagined. She felt that sooner or later this song would be selected as the soundtrack for a movie, and eventually become a super classic scene!

Kyle had the same idea as her. Seeing the end of the song, Kyle questioned Evelyn directly: "Is Evelyn the Rolling Stones' agent at DGM? Why is such a good song still unknown?
If we knew it would be like this, we should have invited a few directors over! I think we should get a foreign agent for the Rolling Stones..."

Adams smiled and helped Evelyn clarify after hearing this: "Kyle, I think you are the one who didn't do your job well."

"Ok?"

"This is a new song, and Evelyn had only heard it in a few rehearsals before today!"

"Huh? It hasn't been recorded yet? Then what is the basis for selecting songs for the Rolling Stones concert? How do you ensure the live effect?"

"The Rolling Stones have always been like this, and Wave is the best guarantee. Although it may sound a bit exaggerated, he has never disappointed anyone on this issue! Of course, no one can make him change his mind!"

"Then..." Kyle didn't know how to respond!
If it were any other artist of DGM, their degree of freedom would definitely not be that high. Even Silva cannot have that much freedom!
But as Adams said, Wave has never disappointed anyone, whether it is fans, teammates, collaborators or opponents!
Today's scene is the best proof...

As Bian Lang in the close-up shot adjusted his mood and stood up, the emotions of the fans at the scene, which had been suppressed for a while, poured out without care like a flood, and finally turned into endless shouts and applause!
"Rolling Stones! Rolling Stones! Rolling Stones!"

Even the old fans who were mentally prepared and knew the Rolling Stones' diverse music styles were confused by the switch from metal to folk rock and didn't know how to express themselves.

People who play rock music are stubborn, and people who listen to rock music are similar. Many die-hard fans of a band turn against it when the band changes its style. There are countless examples of this on the original Earth and the Blue Water Planet.

The most typical example of the original Earth China is that Painful Faith opened a small band called Painful Worship, and then jumped from an underground band to a top band. Now, occasionally at a music festival, the big band will come up to sing, which can make the old fans excited for half the night.

After the excitement has subsided, people will continue to curse and criticize.

But the situation is completely different for the Rolling Stones. From the beginning till now, except for the album "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty", they have been metal all the time.

There is no other performance that can maintain a unified style from beginning to end.

For Yu Bianlang personally, after starting with punk, he has been trying all kinds of styles, including hard rock, grunge, metal, folk, thrash metal, psychedelic, and so on. What has he not tried?

Therefore, it is impossible for fans to only like the Rolling Stones in a certain style of music. Unless the Rolling Stones start playing popular pop songs, these fans probably won't one day turn from fans to haters because of a change in style!
At this time in the media area, Sharma, who had finished expressing his feelings again, couldn't help but ask his Chinese media colleagues: "Is the Rolling Stones' performance in China also so strong?"

The person being asked was stunned for a moment, and then answered in equally fluent English: "I am a reporter for the Chinese official media stationed in England. I am not very clear about the performance of the Rolling Stones in China, but I believe that no matter where they are, their performance will not be bad."

Sharma had just asked casually, but she didn't expect to run into someone from the Chinese official media. In her impression, Chinese official media were unlikely to come to the entertainment scene to collect materials.

Unless it's a concert of the level of Golden Vienna...

But since they are here, it means that the Rolling Stones are special. Although it is not clear what is special about the Rolling Stones, but it must be right if they are backed by the official media.

The Rolling Stones are not a band with high-tech aircraft and cannons. At best, they are just cultural bands... After thinking about this, she thought about collaborating with the Rolling Stones more in the future, so she gave them a gift: "Oh! It's really great to meet you here. I'm Sharma, an entertainment reporter for Channel 4. Before I came here today, I received an email from the United States. I think you should be interested in this!"

As expected, when the official media reporter surnamed Song heard this, he sensitively perceived the hidden message behind this statement.

"I'm sorry, my mission today is to come to the Rolling Stones to collect materials. If Ms. Sharma can appear on camera and accept our interview from the perspective of a British music fan..."

As he spoke, reporter Song had already calmly stuffed a business card into Sharma's hand.

Look at Thor again. This stubborn old man said a few words of comfort to the tearful Silva: "Silva, he is not suitable for you, you don't..."

As soon as these words came out, Silva, who was still in the middle of his emotions, was amused. "Thor, thank you for your comfort, but you really think too much. I was just moved by the work itself. As for Wave, I think our friendship now is already very good."

Not to mention that Silva has no plans to find a man now, even if there is a Bian Lang type, it is not her cup of tea. In her opinion, when two people are together, whether it is work or life, they need to form a complementary relationship.

Bian Lang is destined to be on the stage, and she feels insecure.

Thor was a man of rough lines and quite old. Seeing Silva saying this, he naturally had no intention of continuing the conversation and changed the subject, "How many songs will the Rolling Stones perform today?"

"According to the plan, there are 25 songs. We have performed 13 songs in the first half. After this song in the second half, there are only 11 songs left."

As an old rock musician, Thor had a higher opinion of the Rolling Stones when he heard the number 25. Rock music is not popular music, and according to the style of the Rolling Stones, it is impossible for them to have a song shorter than 5 minutes.

When it comes to a song like "Master of Puppets" that is almost 10 minutes long, the duration of a Rolling Stones concert, which is not very large, will definitely not be less than three hours. For a rock band, the physical exertion alone is not a simple matter.

For a performance of this quality to be held at this length, with an average ticket price of less than 200 Euros, he already gives it a very high score!
"The Rolling Stones really deserve respect! Regman, tell Wave to come to my collection room to pick out a guitar if he's free!"

Regman certainly didn't know why Thor changed so quickly, but he didn't want to accept this proposal: "Thor, Wave is an expert. If he really likes those swords of yours..."

"I know. I believe Wave also has some dignity. He wouldn't be like you...trying to use my piano to build a relationship with Wave...I gave him the piano. It's my own business and it has nothing to do with you!"

Having his thoughts seen through, Regman did not think there was anything wrong with it. He smiled and asked again, "Thor, so you have recognized the Rolling Stones?"

Thor did not answer directly, but looked at another old man who was traveling with him and asked, "Modric, what do you think?"

Modric, who had not had much presence since he came in, shrugged and said, "If we look at the time when the band was formed, for such a brand new band, there shouldn't be anyone better than them at the same time!"

Modric is about the same age as Thor. He used to be a keyboard player in a rock band, but now he is completely retired. If it weren't for Regman's guarantee, he and Thor really wouldn't come today.

But now after listening to a song by the Rolling Stones, I really regret not coming earlier.

"Are you really so sure?"

Silva didn't know Modric, but the one who came with Thor must be an incredible person in the industry. She didn't mean to cause trouble by asking this question, she just wanted to hear the reasons of these two people.

"Of course, before today, I hadn't listened to a new rock song in its entirety for a long time, but today, from the time I came in until now, I've probably listened to four songs.

Fortunately, bands like the Rolling Stones were born in this era. I hope they can reach the heights that we old guys have never been able to reach! "

After Thor finished speaking, Modric followed suit and said, "If the Rolling Stones released the album first and then went on tour, I'd bet on the face of the British Crown Prince that the scene would definitely be many times bigger than it is now!
But doing so adds to the sense of surprise at the scene, and I prefer their current approach. However, if they can’t release the studio version soon, I will join the ranks of haters.”

Having said that, Silva nodded and said, "Indeed, good music will never be buried! Those who say that music works should not be compared or distinguished, should really let them listen to the Rolling Stones live!"

People in the circle naturally see things differently from music fans. Sometimes, music fans' emotions and preferences will be brainwashed and controlled by some guiding means. The brainless fans of traffic stars controlled by capital are typical examples.

Whenever an idol’s work is questioned, the theory that there should be no distinction between good and bad musical works becomes their only and indestructible belief and weapon!
Looking back at the stage, Bian Lang stood up and went back to the microphone stand. After catching his breath, he introduced the next song without any delay: "This is a new song from our new Chinese album that we plan to release this year. Today is also its first appearance in public. "Heart-wrenching Jokes and Long Daydreams" is for everyone..."

Bian Lang said the song title in Chinese because he felt that his English level was not good enough to translate it into an English song title that could capture both the meaning and the form!

When they heard that it was a new Chinese song, most of the foreign music fans present began to sigh in their hearts. After all, it was not in their native language and it was a new song. Even if they just listened to it as pure music, they would always feel that something was missing.

But it’s different for Chinese music fans led by Ye Tao!

The Rolling Stones' new Chinese album is no secret either in the circle or among music fans, and there is already accurate information that "One Hundred Thousand Hippies" and "Imperfect Comedy" are included in this album.

So through these two songs, the big fans of the Rolling Stones can judge the style of the next song.

Although it is also folk rock, judging from the two songs that have been revealed, the arrangement of "Heart-Wrenching Joke and Long Daydream" is definitely not simple.

If nothing unexpected happens, an orchestra that has not had much presence on stage will shine this time.

After thinking this through, Ye Tao said to the foreign fans who were a little bit uninterested in the fan club: "Focus your minds, the next song may be the most unique song of the night!"

Upon hearing this, a white girl immediately asked: "Isn't it a new song? How do you know it will be different?"

Ye Tao smiled and pointed at the stage without answering, meaning that the girl would know after listening to it herself.

But if this question was given to Bian Lang to answer, then Bian Lang probably would say something like this: "Wan Qing went through the front door, Tong Yang went through the back door, Yao was in the basement, and Ershoumeigui climbed through the window. They are all pretty cool. Fortunately, there is still rock music in this era..."

(End of this chapter)