Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 903 The Summer of Gathering and Dispersal, Huang Qian's Premiere

Returning our focus to the European scene, after Guo Sichu's successful debut, Rolling Stones did not continue to bring out all three of last year's hits at once. Instead, they started performing Chinese rock music according to the originally planned rhythm!

Bian Lang started with "Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty" and continued with "Flying Bird," launching a three-part series set in the Tang Dynasty.

As Moscow boasts the most solid fanbase, the Rolling Stones' song selection order is quite unrestrained. These three songs, which share a common origin with "The Internationale," are songs that fans here will find the albums to listen to and learn on their own.

The classical lyrics of "Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty" were a bit difficult for them, but some of them could still sing a few lines of "Flying Bird"!

Although the number of people was small, when they started singing, it truly made many of the Chinese music fans in the audience start to question their existence:

"Is this Europe?"

"Is this the influence Rolling Stones has in Europe?"

"This is a Chinese song! If I remember correctly, 'Flying Bird' has only been performed live a few times in China. These Russians are too fierce!"

There was a guy next to Qin Dashi singing along, and although he was probably the only one who could understand what he was singing, he managed to leave Qin Dashi and his group speechless.

If there hadn't been so many people, Ambassador Qin would have remarked directly, "When it comes to spreading our message, I think building so many Confucius Institutes would be less effective than having a band like the Rolling Stones!"

This statement is not without basis. How many people on Earth were introduced to Japanese by the three major shonen manga and Ozawa-sensei?

How many people's first exposure to English was through bootleg Beatles records? As a band that's featured in Chinese high school textbooks, some of their work is truly impressive.

Of course, Guo Sichu, who had just officially joined the team, showcased her solid foundation in Peking Opera singing in her authentic Peking Opera vocals in "Dream Back to Tang Dynasty".

This surprised everyone present, both inside and outside the company, as well as the long-time DGM supporters!
Previously, they thought Bian Lang's singing already had a strong Peking Opera flavor. But without comparison, the difference became apparent. The gap between a professional background and an imitation is truly enormous!

As Olaf said to his apprentice assistant, "Mis Guo elevated the soul of this song! After she joined the Rolling Stones, I really can't think of any weakness the Rolling Stones could have. If Wave being too strong and leaving no room for others to express their creative abilities is a weakness, then this might be the Rolling Stones' only weakness!"

The apprentice nodded in agreement, saying, "If I were a member of the Rolling Stones, I'd rather stay with Wave and be a mere instrumental musician for life. I wouldn't have to worry about anything else..."

After his assistant's words, Olaf suddenly felt much clearer. Only the Rolling Stones as they are now can go further and further!

Whether on Earth or the original planet, the common problem with bands is that they can be so poor that they have to eat steamed buns and smoke cigarette butts together, but as soon as they become commercially successful and make money, endless disputes begin. Some manage to weather the storm, but many more disband.

If we take the original Earth and China as an example, then the show "The Big Band" is the best watershed.

How many bands lost their soul after "The Big Band"? And how many bands rekindled their rock and roll dreams because of this show?

Hedgehog's journey on The Big Band began with Shi Lu's triumphant shout, "Hello x7, we are Hedgehog!" "A generation will eventually grow old, but there will always be someone young."

That season of The Big Band left us with unforgettable memories and spectacular performances. But as time flew by and it entered 2023, fans who were looking forward to the band's tour after that season received news of a member change.

Hedgehog has announced that its collaboration with Shi Lu is temporarily coming to an end. New members joining the band include drummer Mao Mao, keyboardist and backing vocalist Xi Xi.

The band's guitarist and lead vocalist, Zijian, also posted a heartfelt message on Weibo: "It's all fate. Sometimes you have to believe it whether you want to or not. I hope everyone's tomorrow will be better..."

The Hedgehog, now with a completely new lineup, is active in music festivals large and small, still receiving rave reviews. Zijian, whose voice and physique have changed, seems to have become the eternally "young" figure of a generation!
Of course, Shi Lu also held her own solo tour, which was not very successful, but it was a new step forward.

And then there's Click15. If we're talking about which domestic band's fate was most thoroughly changed in 2019 because of "The Big Band," then Click15 definitely deserves a mention.

Their music doesn't feature complex chords or emphasize melody; it simply lets you feel the rhythm. This kind of music is inherently a niche within a niche. Through The Big Band, they've reached a wider audience.

In the late summer of 19, after the conclusion of The Big Band, Click15 embarked on a national tour. Simultaneously, their first full tour documentary was also released.

However, in 2021, Yang Ce, the keyboardist known as the "Six-Finger Piano Demon," left the Click15 band. He wrote:

"Because I need to develop my own projects and performances and don't have as much energy to focus on Click15, I've decided to leave Click15 effective today! I hope Click15 continues to thrive, and I hope to see you all at the upcoming performances!"

Click15 has now returned to Ricky's project, and Yang Ce's solo tour vlog for this year is being continuously updated on Weibo.

Of course, those who know the truth about Yang Ce's matter know it all, so there's no point in saying more!
And then there's Big Wave, who participated in the second season and immediately caught my eye when he appeared on stage.

Bian Lang still can't forget the exaggerated and neurotic stage style of "Love for Sale": the violent and absurd screams, the mechanical and cold human voice after being processed by the vocoder. Even after many years, the memory remains fresh.

However, Big Wave Infant announced the departure of Xing Xing and Li He, with new members being drummer Desifan and bassist/keyboardist Wang Wei.

Desifan was formerly the drummer for SUBS and Hot Wave, while Wang Wei is Li Jian's childhood friend and participated in the bass recording for most of Big Wave's works. The new lineup brought a fresh feel, and Li Jian, with the brand-new Big Wave, dominated various music festivals, keeping the audience's dopamine levels high.

Speaking of the second season, we naturally have to mention Wu Tiao Ren.

Although Renke and Amao became famous as members of Wutiaoren, the band actually consists of four fixed members. While everyone's attention has been focused on Amao and Renke, the other two members of the band, bassist He Junni (Niuhe) and drummer Changjiang, are also formidable players.

Especially the bassist, Niu He, whose bass playing is superb. He is known as "River Sauce". When he was a child, a fortune teller said that he would become a high-ranking official. In order to break the feudal superstition, he resolutely devoted himself to music. He is also the only one in the Five People who is an academic.

At the end of 2020, however, came the "bad news": Niuhe left the group! At 2 a.m., when everyone was asleep, Niuhe wrote on Weibo: "Because of my personal development direction and needs, I have decided to temporarily leave Wutiaoren."

I thought it was just a temporary departure, but I never expected that he would disappear from Weibo. Wutiaoren no longer has Niuhe, and the former bassist Xiaohua has become history.

Separation by fate always leaves us with a sense of melancholy. Some continue to shine on their beloved musical paths, and we can still feel the beauty their music brings. Others leave us with memories before disappearing into the sea of ​​people. Just like what Changjiang wrote to Niuhe on Weibo: "Between heaven and earth, it is like a bellows, empty yet inexhaustible, moving and ever-flowing." The world is vast, and we should always hold onto the hope of meeting again!
Getting back to the main topic, after the first song, Bianlang took a short break and then switched to English songs.

From the songs that were first performed on this tour, to the opening of the Chinese-English song "24-Hour Rock Party," the atmosphere at the venue immediately shifted away from the slightly melancholic and heavy mood of the previous performance.

With Guo Sichu present this time, there's no need for the female members of the backing vocal group to sing the verses.

Moreover, compared to the original version of Hedgehog, Guo Sichu's singing is far superior to Shi Lu's.

Bian Lang felt that if Shi Lu had any better singing skills, her solo career wouldn't have been so disappointing.

Although Zijian is also like that, his lyrics truly reflect the saying: "A poet in the skin of a butcher!"

Because of the two guest bands, the Rolling Stones' performance was divided into three parts, with the first part ending with "Fireworks".

In order to allow Guo Sichu, the lead singer, to cooperate more with the band, Bian Lang handed over all the lead vocal duties for this song to her.

This song has been covered by many female singers on Earth, so there's no such thing as it being exclusively for male singers. Besides, Liu Yao also covered it on Planet Blue.

However, Guo Sichu's version lacked some of the resoluteness and madness of a rock singer. But in the chorus, after she turned her emotional expression to Bian Lang, she sang it with a unique flavor:

"Now I'm a little drunk, as drunk as a wild pigeon that has lost its way..."

When the galaxy in her eyes takes on the image of someone, the emotions in her singing can resonate with everyone present. It was that casual glance back that created an unforgettable, lifelong connection between them!

Bian Lang watched as the once ripe peach turned into a half-drunk wild pigeon after singing rock on stage, and this was the feeling he liked!
"So, I started to change, becoming like a violent and fiery firework..." Bian Lang only sang this part the whole time.

The lyrics feel like the mutual expression of feelings between two people after they've finally confessed their love. It's like a burst of intense, fiery fireworks...

Both lead singers were drenched in sweat after singing all ten songs.

After catching his breath, Bian Lang began introducing the Longicorn band: "Now, please allow us to take a break, and let the Longicorn band, this band that doesn't do their job properly, give us a performance!"

Upon hearing the phrase "not doing their proper job," the music fans in the audience and Jiuli themselves burst out laughing.

However, Jiuli and the others could only manage a wry smile, since not everyone is like the Rolling Stones, and there's only one person like Bian Lang.

Those who can truly make the music they love and also earn money are actually a tiny minority compared to the entire rock scene! How many bands have already lost their way while still in the stage of making music out of love?

Actually, there aren't that many people who came out of "The Big Band"!

There are also those like Secretary Ma, Cun Tie, and Wan Qing, who are not veteran artists and do not appear on The Big Band, yet still have a great reputation in the industry. They are a very small minority.

After a wry smile, Jiuli and the others immediately went on stage to greet the audience, even though they were all worldly-wise. But as a band performing in Red Square for the first time, and with the square now packed with about 6 people, it still stirred up some mixed feelings in them.

"If this performance goes wrong, then he might as well retire from the entertainment industry!"

"Rolling Stones' influence is truly impressive. It seems they made the right decision to secure this guest opportunity!"

"Go, go, go! Longicorn, we can do it!"

They don't need to find their rhythm; the atmosphere is so lively, and the cheers from the fans are already getting them hyped up.

The first two songs were their own. Although they weren't from a hit album, thanks to the lingering popularity generated by Rock Records, the group still got to experience the ultimate live performance of these two songs!
The last song, of course, is "Yellow Submarine".

However, the unavoidable step of showering Bian Lang with compliments before singing is a must.

Jiuli had prepared a speech, but seeing the scene today, he felt that what he had written before was a bit too embarrassing, so he could only improvise on the spot: "Thank you for your support, although I know that at least half of your applause is for Rolling Stone!"

After a burst of laughter, Juli continued, "The next song is by Wave, and it's also the team song that I, as a Villarreal fan, sincerely asked him to write! I hope this song won't be buried by our band... Here's 'Yellow Submarine' for everyone!"

Last night, during the final rehearsal, after discussing it with Bian Lang, they ultimately changed it to a version without an intro. So, as soon as he finished speaking, he started singing while playing the piano and strumming the strings:
“In the town where I was born
In the small town where I was born
Lived a man who sailed to sea
A man sailed out to sea
And he told us of his life
He told me about his life.
In the land of submarines
Regarding life on the submarine island…

The guitar, keyboard, and the marching drums create a sound so simple it makes one wonder if it's really Bian Lang's work. Yet, the melody is exceptionally catchy; at least 90% of the audience felt that after hearing it once, they could sing along with the lyrics afterward.

"Oh! This song is a bit simple, but it seems pretty good!"

So some people with a good ear for music just started clapping and keeping the rhythm right there on the spot!
So we sailed onto the sun
So we sailed toward the sun.
Till we found the sea of ​​green
Until we arrived at the Green Sea
Now we live beneath the waves
We are now beneath the waves…

When they got to this point in the song, no one had noticed anything amiss. It was just a simple, catchy song, which seemed a bit inappropriate as a football team's anthem.

But as soon as the repeating part started, many fans in the audience began to smile from the bottom of their hearts:
“In our yellow submarine
In our yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
We all live in the yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine…

"Ha! Wave can actually write such catchy songs!"

"I feel like I can teach this song to my son!"

"If I were a fan of that team, it would be a really fun experience to sing this song together live!"

Neither Bian Lang nor Jiu Li expected that this song would actually bring Villarreal a group of international fans from the Russian people!
(End of this chapter)