Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 885 Border Wanderer with Desire
The combination of classical music and rock is not a rare arrangement method abroad. However, in order to pursue a better live performance, when such arrangements are performed, they are usually presented as a special concert, with a series of songs of the same style put together and played in an indoor concert hall.

It's rare to see a Rolling Stones premiere a live performance with an orchestra before even releasing a studio recording. At least those in the industry think the Rolling Stones are really daring.

Moreover, both the violins and cellos are played by female musicians. Tao Xingyue and Liu Jiayun, in their current state, look much more professional than Ms. Gao on stage with her gradient sunglasses. According to some older music lovers in Rome who regularly listen to classical music, "If these two girls aren't faking it, they definitely have the ability to compete for the concertmaster position in an orchestra."

As the birthplace of opera, Italy's general public has a much stronger foundation in appreciating classical music than the Chinese, so the first part of that statement was just a joke. After all, the close-up shots focused on the hands of the two musicians playing the violins, and those in the know could easily tell if it was genuine.

Therefore, they gained a new understanding of the Rolling Stones' international appeal. After all, the Chinese music they had previously enjoyed in Italy was definitely not related to the word "rock."

Because of this, there were also some official figures among the Chinese music fans tonight.

It's not uncommon for ambassadors to attend Rolling Stones performances, but this is the first time it's happened to the Italian ambassador. Moreover, he wasn't there in an official capacity; after instructing state media on some important matters, he changed into casual clothes after get off work and came with his wife and daughter.

Because they arrived late, Ambassador Wu and his family didn't manage to blend into the large crowd of Juventus fans. So, while listening to the Rolling Stones' performance, Ambassador Wu, who was already in his second term, admitted that he couldn't understand what was going on while watching half of TIFO "jumping" in the venue.

But seeing the happy smile on his daughter's face as she faced the Rolling Stones on stage, he decided not to approach the performance with the same mindset and sensitivity he had at work, but rather treat it as a genuine moment of relaxation with his family.

However, Lao Tian, ​​the person in charge of the official media, was not so relaxed. It can be said that in the past few years since he took charge of foreign affairs news, Rolling Stone has made the biggest splash in the cultural field.

In fact, Chinese state media overseas began paying close attention to the Rolling Stones' European trip as soon as it was confirmed.

Following the previous report in England, Song's coverage, due to some well-known special reasons, focused more on the collaboration between Rolling Stone and DGM. Wales and Barcelona were not covered separately, but the footage was saved for later compilation.

Now that they're in Italy, Lao Tian's main task is to focus his interviews on the Italian people. He wants to see how ordinary citizens feel about Rolling Stone...

Having worked in Italy for a long time, Lao Tian knew all too well that in the countries where the top five European leagues are located, anything related to football was a big deal. He figured it was unlikely he'd see Juventus fans organizing TIFOs at a Rolling Stones concert—a sight he believed was extremely rare, perhaps only seen once in the entire world.

Even the Rolling Stones' sidelined players wouldn't dare do something like this a second time. If it happened in Milan, the concert could very likely escalate into violence. But Roma and Juventus aren't bitter rivals; the Rolling Stones' music can completely bridge that gap regarding their footballing stances.

But Lao Tian felt the scene itself was quite inspiring. Whether it was recognition of Rolling Stones' music or recognition of Bian Lang's identity as a fan, it was a respectable thing. He just needed to think carefully about how to report on it.

As for those in the rock scene, their feelings are expressed in a completely different way!

"When other artists promote new songs live, they pick the best ones to warm up the album. But Rock Records just throws out new songs like they're free, and the worst part is they don't even know when the studio version will be released..." These were the words Ivo muttered to himself!

"If Rolling Stones keeps delaying the release of the studio version, wouldn't that be considered fraud?"

These words were spoken by Panama's bassist, and the lead guitarist, upon hearing them, immediately sneered, "Our band can do without a bassist, but we can't lose the Rolling Stones' friendship."

Bassist: "This..."

The one-minute-plus intro was divided into an orchestral section and a rock section. Although Bian Lang couldn't do the step dance, he was very skilled at handling the microphone stand.

After the orchestral prelude ended, and after Dili and Strauss took over the prelude solos, Bian Lang started swinging the microphone stand around on stage like a street thug. The cool way he swung it around made the male music fans in Rome grit their teeth in anger once again.

Because it was obvious that their female companions had started to go crazy for the sidelines on stage, completely disregarding the fans' stance.

"The Rolling Stones need a Roma fan, or we won't be able to survive..."

"Yes, if they all follow Wave and become Tini, it will be the greatest disgrace in the history of us Roma fans!"

In fact, their concerns were completely unnecessary, because barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Rolling Stones' chances of performing in Rome are only this once in their lifetime...

The main reason is still Juventus, so...

Meanwhile, the Juventus players, led by Davies, are already eager to remove their TIFOs and get a good look at the Rolling Stones.

Whether it's the symphony that sounds like a storm, the heroic electric guitar solo that cuts through the storm, or this current combination of the two.

Davis felt it was like two teams playing a close game, both putting up a decent first half but failing to achieve anything significant. Now, in the decisive overtime, the truly evenly matched back-and-forth battle is what makes it the most exciting and what fans are most looking forward to.

Unfortunately, they can't see it now, and can only rely on their ears to understand the intricacies.

At 1 minute and 30 seconds into the intro, both the orchestral and rock instruments paused for a beat. Bian Lang, seemingly having planned this all along, pressed down on the microphone stand and began to sing in his metallic, clear voice:

"It's early morning, The sun comes out
It was a clear morning, the sun was rising.
Last night was shaking, And pretty loud
The last night was shaky, and the noise echoed through the sky…

The lyrics are unremarkable, but with Tao Xingyue's violin and sharp electric guitar accompaniment, coupled with Bian Lang's vocals, they somehow evoke a sense of a post-apocalyptic scumbag. However, if you disregard the lyrics and just listen to the feeling, Roma fans think it might be a decent choice as their fan anthem.

I wonder if there are any influential people from the team here who can talk to Rolling Stones after the event... The key point is that quite a few Roma fans think this way!
"My cat is purring, And scratches my skin
My cat is meowing and scratching my skin.
So what is wrongWith another sin
So what was wrong, and what was the charge?

The ***** is hungry
X bitch is very thirsty

She needs to tell
She needs to be informed.

So give her inches
So just give her a little something and feed her well.
Feed her

More days to come
A new era is coming.
New places to go
New places need to be discovered
I've got to leave
I'm leaving.
It's time for a show
It's time to erupt...

If this were in China, putting aside the question of whether it would pass censorship, even if someone secretly sang it without being told it would definitely be met with a barrage of criticism from parents, who would demand their immediate expulsion from the artist's status or send them to labor camps.

So the quick-witted Lao Tian immediately instructed his assistant: "Keep these materials safe, and make sure they don't appear when you submit them!"

No sooner had he said that than Bian Lang's next song lived up to Lao Tian's keen sense of smell:

“Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
I'm here, ravaging you like a storm.
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
I'm here, ravaging you like a storm..."

If this were a live stream in China, it would have been reported and taken down by those "high-quality" parents who clicked in for no apparent reason, regardless of the platform. But here, Ambassador Wu didn't even glance at his daughter, who had only recently come of age.

As a diplomat, his stance is always that of the nation, but when it comes to the education of his children, he has his own principles.

For example, if his daughter were underage, he definitely wouldn't have brought her to this rock concert. But since he brought her, no matter what the Rolling Stones are singing on stage, he won't be the one to spoil the fun until the end of the show.

Unlike some parents in China who, for reasons unknown, insist on taking their children to see Yang Liping's dance drama and Luo Xu's sculpture exhibition, and then immediately start avoiding such situations, searching for similar examples on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese short video platform), complaining to official departments, and attempting to use public opinion to satisfy their inexplicable desire to engage in cyberbullying!

But they probably have no idea how much face Yang and Luo have earned for China on the international stage. These overgrown children, living in some outdated era, seem to have somehow survived to this day.

Getting back to the scene, Ambassador Wu's daughter found it quite ordinary, since this kind of subject matter is extremely common in foreign rock music!

But then she thought, "Wait a minute, the Rolling Stones are a domestic band, this is a band from China!" And then her excitement rose to another level!

The education she received in China during her childhood was relatively conservative, and many tragedies stemming from the shame of discussing sex have always been a significant issue in China. Later, after coming to the more open environment abroad, she realized that there were indeed advantages to life in China.

If they could be combined, it would seem quite good: "It's a pity that music with lyrics by the Rolling Stones is probably not going to be performed publicly in China!"

It was at this moment that Ambassador Wu seemed to understand the Rolling Stones' obsession with their world tour. There were some things he didn't want to or couldn't express in China, but that was also the most authentic part of him.

At the same time, he also began to worry about Bian Lang and Rolling Stone. This kind of problem is nothing compared to biased opinion, but he was afraid that it would be used by people with ulterior motives and then blown out of proportion!
So he's already thinking about how to give Rolling Stones some necessary protection!
Completely oblivious, Bian Lang was only feeling that he had really enjoyed singing his opening act.

“My body is burning, It starts to shout
My body was burning, and I started to scream.

Desire is coming
Desire is coming.
It breaks out loud
I need to vent loudly.
Lust is in cages
Desire in a cage
Till storm breaks loose
Until the storm shatters the restraints
Just have to make it
I had to do it

With someone I choose
And the person I chose

The night is calling
The night is calling
I have to go
I have to go.

The wolf is hungry
Hungry wolf
He runs the show
He barged into the performance.
He's licking his lips
He licked his lips.
He's ready to win
He was ready for victory.

On the hunt tonight
In tonight's hunt

For love at first sting
For the first painful love…

The foreigners, who are used to being enthusiastic and outgoing, also showed their full enthusiasm in the face of such a vibrant scene!

Many DGM employees, following this journey, noticed a problem. When the Rolling Stones were guests on Hatter's tour last year, the lyrics weren't so "open"!
At the time, they all thought Bian Lang was great in every way, except that in certain things, he wasn't rock and roll at all! He didn't deserve the title of a rock lead singer! Or rather, he had absolutely nothing to do with the principles of a rock star's love life...

I won't give an example, but basically, among all the rock and roll lead singers throughout history and across the world, those who can be discreet in their private lives are practically alien species.

But now, as Bian Lang has come a long way, his works have gradually transformed the once unapproachable rock god who stood on a high platform into a more human figure. His lyrics no longer focus on war and peace, nor on Satan and dreams, but simply on whether tonight he can have a moment of exhilarating joy, like a storm.

Sing about desires that every man loses himself in, and that may last a lifetime!

Upon hearing that word, Evelyn even wondered if she should help send a few female bodhisattvas to the hotel after it was all over...

“Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
I'm here, ravaging you like a storm..."

When that lyric started looping again, the symphony and rock music merged once more to create a grand spectacle...

As for the specific scene, it's up to the adults to imagine for themselves. But the first thing that can't be denied is that some couples have already started to imagine what it would be like to have this as background music during their intimate moments.
"Here I am, rock you like a hurricane..." Immediately afterwards, men and women in the audience joined in the singing as if their lives depended on it!

Although I've emphasized this many times, I still have to exaggerate a bit more here: "The first live performance of the new song brought together tens of thousands of people singing along. Rolling Stones are awesome! Bian Lang is awesome!"

Therefore, the last sentence was especially neat and powerful: "Here I am!"

(End of this chapter)