Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 911 Bian Lang and his companions stood side by side on the steep shore
The sounds of guitar and accordion continued, but Bian Lang was no longer the main focus on stage. Under the direction of the on-site producer, the close-ups on the two large screens had changed to Natasha and the Russian singers who came up later.

Bian Lang doesn't intend to make this a regular track for Rolling Stone Records, and he won't perform it unless it's for a special occasion. After this incident, it will definitely be used to curry favor with Ambassador Qin. In the past, Bian Lang wouldn't have bothered to think about these things, but after this incident, he needs to start actively seeking allies.

He had only been here for a little over a year, and if he were to be wiped out now, where would that leave his reputation as the Transcendent Emperor?

The key is that Russia, a country that is on good terms with China internally but opposes the US externally, can generate much more support from music fans, even if it's just stirring up their emotions.

He couldn't possibly set up a Lyubai band here, since he didn't remember many of the songs, which weren't enough to support Lyubai's illustrious reputation in China. However, handing over these Lyubai songs to Ambassador Qin to have Isinbayeva and the others handle would be of the greatest value, both publicly and privately.

Isinbayeva definitely wanted the song, both professionally and personally. But Bian Lang had been very generous before, so now she was a little hesitant to ask.

Fortunately, Bian Lang had already discussed this matter with Chen Shuting, and Chen Shuting then relayed Bian Lang's thoughts to Ambassador Qin.

Ambassador Qin immediately understood the situation and stated, "So many people are still chanting 'Hurrah,' how can we give away such a song for nothing? I understand Bian Lang's intentions. On behalf of the entire Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I thank him. This should be one of the most successful cases of cultural exchange and dissemination in recent years!"

Ambassador Qin was being cautious in his words; if the prefix "influence" were added, then the "one" part could be removed. Therefore, he didn't care what those so-called experts and industry leaders in China thought. If China truly couldn't tolerate Bian Lang, then all those foreign affairs departments around the world could simply support him.

"Thank you for your kind words. If everyone thought like you, then..."

Ambassador Qin sensed that what followed wouldn't be anything good, so he interrupted, saying, "Even the five fingers on a hand are of different lengths. There are some things we..."

Chen Shuting didn't want to hear what was coming next, so she interrupted, saying, "Understood. I'll trouble Ambassador Qin to handle this matter."

They were all smart people, so Ambassador Qin didn't elaborate on the issue after hearing this: "Alright, give me Bian Lang's current market price for songwriting, and I promise you won't lose out!"

Their conversation ended there, and the next song on stage began as scheduled.

Amidst cheers from the audience, "Fade To Black" began to play.

Compared to last year, Dili's skill in playing the outro solo of this song has improved again. If last year's performance was a good cover, then this year's performance feels like it has been completely marked with his own unique style.

From now on, the evaluation of the outro solo of "Fade To Black" will be that it surpasses the original version and others, even the author Bian Lang.

Metal music seems to have a natural appeal to foreigners, and given that this song was truly exceptional, the Rolling Stones' outburst immediately sent the entire Red Square into a frenzy of cheers.

Looking at the scene below the stage, Bian Lang felt that only the Maori war dance could compare with the Russians' "Hurrah".

It wasn't until the second to last minute that Guo Sichu's version of "Dreams" began to be performed.

“And oh, my dreams, it’s never quite as it seems…” Compared to her internal performance at the Rolling Stone Academy, Guo Sichu’s understanding and interpretation of this song were much more nuanced in this official public appearance.

The main reason was that she and Bian Lang had finally confessed their feelings, and their deep affection, conveyed through their songs and glances, filled the air above Red Square.
"And now I tell you openly,

Now I want to say it to you loudly

you have my heart so don't hurt me.
You have my heart now, please don't hurt me.
You're what I couldn't find.
You are the one I've been searching for everywhere.

A totally amazing mind.

A magical heart

so understanding and so kind;
So understanding, so kind

You're everything to me.
You are my everything…

Guo Sichu was like a serene spirit transformed from musical notes, captivating everyone present with the magic of her voice!

"The Cranberry is done!" Bian Lang thought to himself, and the guitar in his hand seemed to be providing Guo Sichu, this musical sprite, with a source of magic.

This latest display of affection has thoroughly satisfied all Chinese music fans and media personnel tonight, and it's so sweet it's almost cloying.

As reporter Song described it at the scene: "This is going to dominate the trending topics!"

Unfortunately, given his media background, even if this kind of entertainment-oriented topic becomes a hit, it's useless material for him. However, he can save it back home as bragging material with his colleagues and friends!

"I was in Red Square the night Guo Sichu and Bian Lang went public with their relationship! You can't imagine how much that couple was showing off their love!"

"What? A photo taken from a misaligned angle? Impossible, I saw it with my own eyes... I was one of the witnesses to their love story..."

Just imagining the envious looks from her colleagues and friends, Reporter Song couldn't help but feel a surge of secret satisfaction!
The main event of the performance was "Katyusha". During the middle of "Dreams", Natasha and the other Russian singers had already taken their positions at the rocket launch vehicle.

Last year's classic must be remade, but this year's will be even better!

Last year, when this song was performed, we borrowed Bob, the lead guitarist, but this year we didn't need to. Last year, Strauss had just settled down in Kunming and watched the live broadcast on Rolling Stone Records. He was quite disappointed that he couldn't be there in person.

This year, she had the opportunity to stand on a missile launcher, truly fulfilling her dream. Just imagine her playing guitar on a missile launcher—that would be incredibly cool!

As for the other members of the Rolling Stones, they could only obediently stay on stage. Da Yong thought to himself with a touch of bitterness, "When I have another chance to come, I must talk to Evelyn and ask her to redesign this prop. Ideally, it should be a missile launcher, like the Rolling Stones' tank..."

As two missile launchers arrived, one on the left and one on the right, those who had been to the site last year and those who had seen the video began chanting the name Katyusha.

This time, Natasha was with a group of Russian singers on one side, while Bian Lang and his Rolling Stones gang jumped onto another vehicle. The moment the two vehicles, painted in Rolling Stones livery and resembling missile launchers, came to a stop, the only word that could describe the feelings of Chinese music fans was "awesome!"
Using the same formula as before, after the accordion intro, Dili and Dayong directly used electric guitar and drums to create the feeling of a battlefield with continuous gunfire.

"Just as pear blossoms bloom all over the world, and soft veils float on the river, Katyusha stands..." Bian Lang's song carries sorrow and determination. Against the backdrop of this background music amidst the raging gunfire, the imagery in the hearts of every member of this fighting nation is different. But all of them ignite a burning passion within them!
After the first segment ends, the second segment will be the home turf of the Russian side.

The lead singer here is Dolkov, who was selected by Isinbayeva and her group to sing a solo. To get this opportunity to perform, Dolkov went through many rounds of competition with the other lead singers in the group.

In the past year, Katyusha was performed 100% of the time in the troupe’s performances, big and small, but the lead singers changed. Dolkov was not the soloist who performed the most, but he still performed it more than 30 times.

With regular practice, I've sung it a thousand times.

Collaborating with the original creators of Bian Lang's song is the wish of every solo singer in the group. After all, everyone knows that if you can collaborate with Rolling Stones once, you will have priority in singing this song in the group in the future.

The number of shows doesn't matter, but those important performances, the kind that can boost your status and highlight your collaboration with Rolling Stones, will make everyone else step aside!

So after being selected, Dolkov really made careful preparations. When he sang it during rehearsal, Bian Lang exclaimed, "Your original Russian version had this flavor!" After all, this is his hometown, and Russian is the mother tongue of this song!
When Dolkov started singing, some people immediately joined in, while others joined in a beat later, instantly turning the scene into a massive sing-along.

For reporter Song, who had just expressed some regret over the dog food footage, this scene hit him right on the sweet spot. In the eyes of entertainment reporters, this song might simply be described as: "The Russian adaptation of Bian Lang's lyrics sparked a massive sing-along!"

It's like a netizen sees something and thinks it's awesome, but they might just give it a like and scroll away, indicating that they know there's such a thing and that's it.

Of course, it might also be hyped up by fans and music lovers! After all, before Bian Lang, there really wasn't any Chinese songs adapted into foreign languages ​​that could be widely sung abroad on this planet.

In the original Earth era, the English version of "Rose, Rose, I Love You" is probably the most widely sung and the oldest. In more recent times, it's probably "Bluebird," which was criticized by countless Naruto fans for plagiarism.

However, since reporter Song represents state media, their writing style is a completely different matter.

This should definitely be elevated to the level of promoting spiritual and cultural exchanges between the people of the two countries. Netizens may just scroll past it, but it has the potential to be published in the internal publication and may be noticed by the top-ranking officials.

For Rolling Stone at present, this is perhaps more practical.

The final section is a grand chorus from both sides:

“Расцветалияблониигруши,

Just as pear blossoms bloom all over the world,

Поплылитуманынадрекой;
A soft, flowing veil floats on the river;
ВыходиланаберегКатюша,

Katyusha stood on that steep bank.

Навысокийнаберегкрутой.
The singing was like the bright spring sunshine…

Looking at Bian Lang, who stood on the missile launcher just like a soldier, Guo Sichu revealed the tenderness and affection that only a woman in love would have.

What attracted Bian Lang to her, besides his unparalleled creative talent and good looks that would put any young heartthrob to shame, was his irresistible charm on stage.

When he sings "Katyusha," he feels like a warrior; when he sings "Nowhere to Hide," he feels like an angry young man... If there were a phrase like "singing off one's voice," it would be perfect for Bian Lang.

Another point is personality. If others were in this situation, they might be like ants on a hot plate, frantically trying to find connections to resolve the issue, which could even affect their performance.

But Bian Lang chose not to seek connections or back down; he was determined to stand up and fight you head-on.

While such a person might be killed off within half an episode in the workplace, or in a workplace drama filled with power struggles and palace intrigue, this is the attitude a standard-bearer should have in the rock and roll world.

Moreover, others may not feel it deeply, but Guo Sichu, who had observed from an outsider's perspective for more than half a year before joining Rock Records, knows very well that the bands and artists within Rock Records have achieved their current level of fame thanks to Bian Lang's support.

Bian Lang gave them more than just a few classic works; he also brought them a series of exposure opportunities through his personality and the Rolling Stones.

Although it wasn't obvious on her own, the two variety shows created by Bianlang played a crucial role in her rapid return to the public eye after being laid off and re-employed.

"Peach Blossom Spring" marked Guo Sichu's reality show debut, allowing fans to see a more personal and fresh side of her. It not only strengthened the loyalty of her old fans but also attracted many new fans because of her personality.

As for the super fans of "The Big Band," that's yet another affirmation of her professionalism. Liu Ziyang's persona is that of a top-tier producer, recognized both inside and outside the industry. She's a representative figure in terms of both fame and singing ability!
If "The Big Band" were to change its super fan in the future, her position would be the hardest to choose.

The exposure these two variety shows brought her was so significant that it broke through a small circle. At the very least, it made many young people who didn't know her as a diva during her downtime start paying attention to her, and then lamenting what kind of rubbish the singers they used to admire were singing!

And yet, this brilliant man was dumped!

Although she had feelings for Bian Lang before, her interactions with Dong Youbian didn't have that rivalry between them. But after watching those videos of Bian Lang that night, she started to feel sorry for him.

As fellow singers, if you want to sing "Don't Break My Heart" with that feeling from that night, it's very difficult to do so without experiencing heart-wrenching pain.

Then, she began to harbor hostility towards Dong Youbian.

It was from that time that she began to take her feelings for Bian Lang seriously.

So, she came without hesitation this time. No matter the final outcome, she would stand firmly by this man's side!

She could stand shoulder to shoulder with the other members of the Rolling Stones, like Katyusha, on the steep shore!

(End of this chapter)