Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 887 "In My Life"

After the video call connected, Bian Lang immediately asked the VJ to project his phone screen onto the big screen, and then he heard Fimos's voice coming through the microphone.

Although the video was noisy, you could still hear the tension and anxiety in Fimos's voice: "Wave, Olaf has already told you about it, right? I need your help now..." The camera on the other end of the video was shooting right up to his face, and Fimos, whose every frame was a meme, appeared on the big screen in this bright and cheerful way.

Given this opportunity, Bian Lang was determined to give Fimos an unforgettable memory, so he spread his hands and said, "Sorry, he only said you had something to discuss with me, but didn't give a specific reason."

Normally, if Fimos had thought a little more, he would have noticed the flaw in Bian Lang's words. But this wasn't a time when he wasn't working; this was the Rolling Stones tour, and how could Olaf have called Fimos without explaining anything clearly?

But now he was eager to surprise his girlfriend, so without thinking, he quickly told her everything... and thus, his little secret about Fimos was revealed to everyone present without any attempt to hide it.

Rock fans had never seen such live interaction before, and they all watched with great interest. In any case, they believed that the Rolling Stones wouldn't renege on the original performance length because of the interaction.

Bob and the other Hatter musicians had such interesting expressions on their faces right now!

Bob: "Oh! Fimos probably won't be able to escape this time, right?"

Bassist: "Fimos's done for! He's definitely going to fall for this girl!"

Drummer: "I have a feeling that this time, Phimos..."

As for Yiwo, who had just come down from the stage, he rushed to the audience seats without even taking a sip of water, just waiting to watch the drama unfold!
Seeing Bian Lang's mischievous grin and Fimos's tense expression on the big screen, Ivo thought today's script was absolutely brilliant: "Fimos probably doesn't know he's been projected onto the screen, right? After the Rolling Stones concert video is uploaded tonight... hehehe... if you're a true fan, you really shouldn't miss a single Rolling Stones concert, there will definitely be surprises at every show!"

At least for him, he was certain that such a thing was impossible. It wasn't that the management company was strict; even if a rock musician had a strict management company, they still wouldn't hesitate to be themselves when it came to it!

What is a contract? I don't know!
What are breach of contract clauses? Screw them!

Breach of contract penalty? Deduct it from the performance fee, who cares! I'm just having fun!
But Ivo himself couldn't accept this hastily altered interaction, especially since it involved patching up the mess with Fimos. However, despite this, he did somewhat envy Fimos, firstly for his friendship with Bian Lang, and secondly for his attitude towards life.

If it were him, he would never have made that call to Bian Lang.

"Fimos, I'll give you a chance to request a song. What song do you want to send to your girlfriend?" Bian Lang asked sincerely after listening to Fimos's story again.

His words had a ruthless effect, as Agnelli, who was also present, was filled with envy: "Last time it was a live proposal, this time it's a love confession via video call, the Rolling Stones' specials are absolutely cursed! Why do I...?"

Upon hearing that he could request a song, Fimos almost burst into tears: "Thank you, Wave, but I don't know what she wants to hear, and I don't know what song I should sing for her right now. But I know very well that I'm doomed this time..."

I've never met a girl like this before. I want to get to know her with more sincerity, instead of the same approach as before..."

After listening, Bian Lang gave up the idea of ​​singing "birthday" directly. But since the choice had already been made to the Insect Group, and Fei Da Sha was determined to be a pure love warrior, he would of course give them a strong assist!

"Okay, I got it. Fimos, has your cake arrived?"

Upon hearing this, Fimos pointed to the food driveway behind him: "It's ready!"

Bian Lang nodded, then called over a cameraman and handed him his phone, saying, "You're in charge of camera movement!"

"By the way, Fimos, what's your girlfriend's name?"

“Taylor…”

Bian Lang: "Thank goodness, thank goodness, it's not Judy!"

Then Bian Lang stood up and changed his MARTIN jacket, which was already hanging on him, into an Ovation jacket. He then said to the band members behind him, "New song, just improvise!"

Bian Lang didn't mute his microphone when he said that, and foreign music fans who couldn't understand Mandarin just took it as a casual conversation between musicians and didn't pay much attention. But foreigners who could understand Mandarin and Chinese music fans were astonished!

"This is... a new song? It's for others to improvise? Just how new is this song?"

"This! A new song that hasn't been rehearsed before? Are the standards for live rock shows really that high these days?"

"Oh! I feel like I've gone back to the freest era of rock and roll, where we were drinking beer in the audience, the band was scattering leaflets on stage, and even they didn't know what they were going to sing next..."

"Haha, looks like Fimos will have to work hard for Bian Lang from now on..."

Phimos, of course, didn't hear it; his attention was entirely focused on waiting for Bian Lang to shout "Start!" However, Bob, who was present, understood the meaning of that sentence through Green Algae's translation…

He knew all too well the significance of that phrase within the Rolling Stones; their casual improvisations were often masterpieces. Like those solo demos he hadn't yet heard the full version of—at first listen, they seemed just okay, but once a bit more was played, they were absolutely breathtaking.

For example, The California Inn...

After Bian Lang had arranged everything, he gave the cameraman an OK sign, and the cameraman used the gimbal to point the main camera at Bian Lang.

"Fimos, go knock on the door!"

After receiving the instruction, Fimos took a deep breath, pointed his phone's camera at the door, and then knocked on the door with his other hand.

He had been out for a while, but Taylor, waiting alone in her room, wasn't annoyed. After their open and honest conversation, she felt much better. While the chance of a Rolling Stones concert coinciding with her birthday might not come again, the possibility of celebrating her birthday at a ski resort was also likely gone forever.

So she pinned all her hopes on the cake that Fimos had prepared for her.

But as soon as she opened the door, she saw Fimos pointing his phone camera at her, and then she heard Bian Lang's voice coming from the phone's speaker: "Hello, Taylor! This is Wave..."

Taylor wasn't sure if it was real or a prank by Fimos. Logically, it was during the Rolling Stones' concert, so how could Bian Lang have time to video call Fimos?

But considering the possibility that Fimos had deliberately arranged this, she hesitated: "Could it be that he'll disappoint me first, and then ask Wave to send his blessing, so that the surprise I get will be doubled?"

So Taylor didn't ask directly. Instead, she covered her mouth, which was agape in surprise, with one hand, and pointed to her phone and then to herself with the other.

Fimos nodded seriously, then switched the phone to the front-facing camera and handed it to Taylor!
When Taylor saw Bianlang waving to him again on the screen, his doubled joy finally culminated in a scream that pierced the sky: "OMG! Is this really Wave? Is that an AI on the other side?!"

Faced with such careless remarks born of excessive joy, Bian Lang chose to prove himself!
"AI? Please turn the camera to the audience..."

Then Bian Lang led all the fans in the audience to send Taylor a birthday greeting: "Taylor, have a great birthday!"

The moment Taylor saw the camera pan to the audience, double the joy and double the tears welled up in her eyes: "Wave, thank you, thank you to all the friends here, I love you all..."

Taylor's speech was somewhat incoherent, and Bian Lang on the other end didn't hear it, but that didn't stop Bian Lang from continuing the conversation when the camera turned back:

“Fimos just called to ask me to wish you a happy birthday, but I think he meant more than just happy birthday… he probably also loves you, so I’m singing you a new song instead… ‘In My Life’…”

After saying that, Bian Lang started playing the intro. Before Taylor could react, Bian Lang, who had already played two bars, immediately started singing:
"There are places I'll remember, All my life, though some have changed
There are some things I still remember, all those changes in my life…

The original version of the song was sung with harmonies. Bian Lang remembers that when he first heard it, it felt like seeing the long-lost warm sun in the southern winter without heating.

"Some forever, not for better, Some have gone and some remain...

Some things will never get better; some leave, and some remain the same…

For music fans who have been hardcore to heavy metal, psychedelic, punk, thrash, and other genres for half the night, hearing this simple yet catchy song is like a glass of iced lemonade at a super spicy hot pot party!

Although it's not in the same style as the main course, it makes you want to have another drink!
The combination of the languidness of the countryside and the bouncy of the blues unconsciously draws you into memories: "All these places had their moments, With lovers and friends I still can recall..."

Every place has its own moments, and I still remember my loved ones and friends...

Some are dead and some are living, In my life I've loved them all……

Some have passed away, some are still alive, and I love each and every one of them in my life…

This song was born in the winter of 1965, in an era marked by hallucinogens, the feminist movement, hippies, rock and roll, and the liberation of sex. This band, arguably the greatest on Earth, wrote this most moving melody.

Later, in a military compound one year, Lin Liguo played the guitar and sang this song. At that time, one of his listeners was Cui Jian. It is said that this is how Cui Jian came into contact with the Beatles and rock music.

It is said that Lin Liguo was the first person in mainland China to join the insect listening group, even earlier than Luo Dayou!
When Bian Lang sang this part, he inevitably brought in too many people and events, and before he knew it, he had improvised a short section into what was originally just a short interlude.

Meanwhile, the other musicians had also found their own comfortable rhythm and tune, and slowly joined in. They improvised without any pressure with this warm, comforting music.

For Dili, this was like the feeling he had for a period of time after he had completely settled his stock transactions.

He no longer needs to worry about the rise and fall of prices; he can simply focus on enjoying the music, and someone will even put the written arrangements right in front of him.

For Dayong, this is just like how he feels every time he picks up his son and sees the expression on his son's face as he brags to his classmates and teachers.
Then, as Hua Yan played the notes along with the melody, she reminisced about the wonderful times she had with Zi Li during their dates in Kunming.

Huang Kai, Strauss, Lunzi, Tao Xingyue, and others... all found their own unique warmth in this song, which they had never heard before and had never seen in the music library.

As for Fimos, he was already thinking about how to repay Bianlang in his excitement.

Taylor, her eyes already red and swollen, leaned on Fimos's shoulder. If she knew she had become the female lead in the music video for "In My Life," would she have cried even more?

Although the lyrics still don't seem to have any obvious connection to birthdays or love, she just loves this song so much that she feels she might choose to entrust her life to the uncertain future of Fimos just because of the emotions it evokes in her at this moment!
However, the next moment, Bian Lang's lyrics completely trapped her in this quagmire from which she could not extricate herself!
"But of all these friends and lovers, There is no one compares with you
But of all your friends and lovers, none can compare to you…

If Phimos were to propose right now, Taylor believes she would absolutely say yes without hesitation!

So while Fimos was still in shock and bewilderment, he felt a gentle touch on his cheek. If he didn't still have to listen to Bian Lang finish singing, he probably would have already started the warm-up for the gunfire.

Looking at the couple on the screen and listening to Bian's blatant and tender affection, Agnelli began to consider the probability that Bian would continue to sing love songs and provide this kind of super interaction in the remaining two shows for Rolling Stones.

He planned to bring his fiancée along, no matter how small the occasion, and if the atmosphere was right, he wanted to take their relationship to the next level in front of thousands of people!
Just like Bian Lang sang later, say sweet words to the person next to you:
"And these memories lose their meaning, When I think of love as something new
These memories have all lost their meaning, when I begin to see love as something new.

Though I know I'll never lose affection, For people and things that went before
Although I know I will never lose my feelings for people and things from the past.
I know I'll often stop and think about them, In my life, I love you more
I know I will often stop and miss them, but I love you more in my life…

(End of this chapter)