Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 888 Old Songs That Need Time to Settle
The original version has a classic keyboard solo here, which is the only long section of instrumental performance in this short song. However, Bian Lang really didn't have any pre-set instructions, so he couldn't do a loop station. Even if he went there now, he couldn't make the original harpsichord sound in a short time!
So he simply switched to strumming as the main melody and played the keyboard melody directly on the guitar.

Although it lacked the bouncy feel of an electronic keyboard, the warmth that swept through the room like a spring breeze still instantly filled the venue.

Just like the original Earth Radio DJ's favorite line when playing this song: "Listening to the heartfelt singing, even my steps become gentle..."

Although no DJs from Aquamarine Star have yet popularized this passage, female music fans who hear this song, recalling Bian Lang's soft singing just now, feel a tenderness in their hearts like melted cream, thick, creamy, and with an alluring aroma.

"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, and I love you the most in my life…

After reciting this line, Bian Lang played a short interlude on the piano, and then sang in a voice filled with the warmest emotions:

"In my life, I love you more...

You are the love of my life…

The cameraman gave Bian Lang a close-up shot of his face, and it was that unintentional, gentle glance that made countless female fans in the audience start to feel mesmerized.

Even Evelyn, the manager, is thinking about the same thing: "Should I find a female artist in DGM to keep Wave tied down...?"

As for Taylor and the other person on the other end of the phone who received the song, they were already overwhelmed with tears of emotion.

After the music stopped, she said in a trembling voice, "Thank you, Wave. Although I couldn't come to the Rolling Stones' concert because of my stubbornness, I think this must be the most unforgettable birthday of my life!"

Before Fimos and Bian Lang could even thank her, she silenced Fimos with a kiss and simultaneously turned off her phone.

At that moment, countless music fans in the audience smiled just like Bian Lang, and some even shouted from below the stage, "Well done!"

Everyone here today is hearing this song for the first time. Everyone's surprise and astonishment are the same; no one has heard the rehearsal beforehand, or even seen the lyrics.

Because of this song, it's the kind of song that I'll never forget in my life.

It's not something you'll easily remember, but it's also something you'll never forget!
Even the other members of the Rolling Stones on stage were joining in the improvisation for this song for the first time. Like all the fans in the audience, they were all deeply touched by this new song.

So even Olaf was still in shock. As one of the Rolling Stones' music directors, it had been a while since he'd experienced this level of surprise from Bian Lang.

He felt that this song was like the warmest breeze blowing out from the chaotic society of the last century.

Just like I wrote before, in an era marked by hallucinogens, the feminist movement, hippies, rock and roll, and the liberation of sex, this greatest band on Earth wrote this moving melody.

Although Bian Lang imbued this song with the theme of love, its origin is actually a story about friendship.

This song was created in 1965 by Lennon and McCartney to commemorate Stuart Sutcliffe, the band's first bassist and an early member of the band, who died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Hamburg.

He was the first to suggest the name Beatles, and the band's iconic mushroom haircut was designed by his girlfriend, Astrid Kirchherr. However, before 1962 even ended, this Beatles member had already passed away, a truly regrettable situation.

Lennon's friend at the art school, Stuart Sliffeutc, bought a bass with the money from selling his paintings and joined the band in January 1960.

In tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets, he suggested changing the band's name to Beatals.

In May of the same year, the band changed its name to The Silver Beetles and toured Scotland briefly as the backing band for Liverpool pop singer Johnny Giant. Then, in mid-August, they changed their name to The Beatles, and thus a great band was officially born.

Since we're talking about bassists, we have to mention McCartney, who came later in the series.

As the world's most famous bassist, Sir Paul McCartney's brilliant musical achievements have given his "Hfner 500/1" bass an indelible reputation.

Recalling his experience of buying the bass, the reason was somewhat laughable: Paul said that when he walked into the store, he immediately saw this unusually cheap bass.

Back then, a Fender bass cost 100 pounds, but he could only afford about 30 pounds. Besides, when he played this violin-shaped bass, it wouldn't make others think that it looked awkward or strange for a left-handed person to use a right-handed cutaway bass.

Primarily due to a lack of funds, he purchased the Hfner 500/1 bass in 61. Later, he acquired a 63 version of the same instrument. Paul used this bass in many of the Beatles' important performances afterward, which helped this relatively unknown instrument brand gain worldwide fame comparable to that of the Beatles.

It's hard to say that Stuart Sliffeutc wasn't involved, but if Stuart Sliffeutc hadn't passed away, it's really hard to say whether there would have been the great Beatles and the great bassist McCartney.

But after the person is gone, all that remains is longing. Guided by this longing, this song was eventually created.

This song ranked fifth on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The Beatles' 100 greatest songs. It's arguably the song that established the soul of The Beatles. It was also one of the songs on Steve Jobs' iPod.

The Beatles' third trip to Hamburg in 1962 was an unforgettable experience for them.

On April 10, 1962, the day before the Beetle arrived in Hamburg, Stuart Sutcliffe died of a cerebral hemorrhage after experiencing a severe headache.

John Lennon's lyrics in "In My Life," "With lovers and friends I still can recall, Some are dead and Some are living," refer to Stuart Sutcliffe.
That's probably why "In My Life" sounds so touching and moving.

On Earth, many scenes would likely be filled with memorable moments associated with this song.

After watching Avengers: Endgame, this was the first thing that came to mind: Anthology's black-and-white imagery superimposed on the youthful exuberance of the original Avengers. And those who watched "Norwegian Wood" before know "Norwegian Wood," and now those who have seen "Miracles of the Namiya General Store" know "In My Life."

The Beatles' songs were about themselves; some were about small things, real and beautiful. The lyrics reflected life, and the melodies conveyed sincerity.

Now it seems this song might actually be the Beatles' theme song. As for "Hey, Pig," let's just accept what those people who don't care about the facts say—that it's an original song by an obscure artist!

Bian Lang felt that although this song was half a century old, it would definitely still be appreciated a hundred years from now. The older one gets and the more experiences one has, the more moving and touching this kind of song becomes. But right now, on Water Blue Star, it's still very young, like a newborn baby.

Bian Lang doesn't know if the Rolling Stones are as famous as the Beatles were back then, but he believes that once the studio version is released, it will definitely achieve its rightful place in the shortest possible time.

So, after the atmosphere at the scene calmed down a bit, Bian Lang said in front of everyone, "Olaf! Please remember to urge me to finish recording this song before the New Year!"

"I don't believe your lies!" Olaf said, but he was already making plans in his mind. For others, this might not be a simple matter, but for Bian Lang, as long as he sang in good form, it was as easy as breathing.

After all, Bian Lang can produce the complete lyrics, music, and arrangement directly from scratch.

As for the "tool" chosen by Bian Lang for the insect group, Longicorn's lead singer Jiu Li, we'll have to wait until Bian Lang's version comes out before handing it over to them.

It's disheartening for Bian Lang that the original singer isn't with him. While his voice might not be perfectly suited to the song, that's only in comparison to the original; on Water Blue Star, he is the original!
For many, this song is a kind of faith.

To put it more abstractly, some songs are destined to be classics from the very first note, and "In My Life" is no exception.

The moment the intro started, I was reminded of the comings and goings in Anthology.

However, due to the limitations of recording technology at that time, this song features vocals on one side and instrumental accompaniment on the other. Most of the songs by the Bugs Band are like this, with different volume levels on the left and right channels, and sometimes the vocals and instruments are separate.

There's also that gorgeous and dazzling solo in the transition section between 1 minute 27 seconds and 1 minute 46 seconds in the original version, which many fans of the Bugs team probably used as their ringtone on Earth.

At the time, Lennon wanted a Baroque-style interlude, but he couldn't decide, so he said to George Martin, "You take care of it for me, just make sure it has a Baroque feel."

Martin tried it and found that he couldn't play that fast, so he played a section on the piano at half speed. Then he played the recording at double speed, and the pitch rose as he played it fast. As a result, the piano solo had a bright harpsichord tone, like a representative instrument of the Baroque era.

The harpsichord's timbre is quite easy to distinguish. The Beatles' songs "Fixing a Hole" and "Piggies" both use the harpsichord, so you can compare them.

I also feel a bit the same way with "She sa rainbow" by the original Rolling Stones; it has a light and airy feel to it.

After 1966, the Beatles rarely performed publicly. Starting with "Rubber Soul," their music became increasingly personalized, experimental, and profound. However, even in this state, they still produced highly popular and widely sung songs like the "Big Three," which is one of the reasons why the Beatles have endured for so long.

Lennon represented the Beatles' individualistic and experimental side, while McCartney represented their popular and catchy side.

When talking about the Beatles, most fans wouldn't unconsciously hum this song; they'd more often hum things like "Yesterday" or "Hey Pig."

But one day, when you go back and look through your student days, you'll find the song title "In My Life" written in your diary, and you'll realize it hits the mark.

Recording my life, just like the song says, I love everything in my life, all the constants and changes, all the things I keep and lose, all my lovers and friends.

We've seen different scenery in many places while listening to this song, so I've also incorporated my own memories into it. I remember sharing this song with someone I liked that year, walking on the beach, looking at the big clouds, and telling him that an old song resonated with my feelings.

Although time has passed and the people and scenery of that year are no longer there, it still sounds gentle now. We might miss that sky with pink sunset and the friends we could talk to about anything back then.

Once you buy the entire Beatles album without hesitation because of this song, you'll find that all the other songs on the album are worth buying.

If you've been a student, listening to this song will inevitably bring back many memories.

I remember liking many girls back then, but I never really looked into any of their eyes. Now, I still feel that it was a good time in my life. Perhaps it doesn't matter which period of time is the best, because all time is wasted and squandered. Only after wasting and squandering can we pull out a certain period from our memories, dust it off, and sigh that it was the best time.

Long nights are always filled with dreams. Every time I drink, I have to go through the past, and I'm most afraid of the memory killing me.

Just like our lives, after the wild joy, there's not much left in our lives. When we're about to leave, we summarize our lives and prepare to die. The calmness before death is just like the melody of "In My Life".

Some people on Earth used this song as their wedding music; others wanted to use it as their funeral music, even though no one would really care about their funeral, let alone use it as a funeral song.

But Bian Lang thinks it would be perfect as background music for a reunion after many years, playing an old song and reliving youth.

Some things are best forgotten, while others must be remembered. We yearn for a carefree life, but are constrained by reality. Listening to this song in the midst of reality feels like living a lifetime, as if experiencing all the important and beautiful things in life all at once.

However, as Lu Xun said, "Human joys and sorrows are not shared; I only find them noisy."

But no matter what happens in the world, we must continue on our journey through life.

In my life, I love you more.
Bian Lang hopes that he can sing "In My Life" again when he is 70 years old, just like Johnny Cash, and it will definitely be a completely different feeling.

Those who are listening will probably hear something different, after all, that was many, many years ago. After all that time, how many of the people here today are still alive? Perhaps even some of the guys on stage have already passed away.

But whenever he sings this song again, Bian Lang feels that everyone at Rolling Stone should live forever in people's hearts!
(End of this chapter)