Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 938 Reflections of the Rolling Stones Musicians

Upon hearing these lyrics, the guys who were eager to go on stage immediately calmed down.

"Holy crap, looks like this is a song for Guo Sichu, we have to be careful!"

"Let's wait and see, and talk about it after the second chorus!"

As for Guo Sichu, she smiled like a blooming dahlia, bright and beautiful, at this unexpected yet reasonable event.

Every time I face you

I dare not look into your eyes

Behind your gentle smile

How many tears and sorrows…

After another four lines, Guo Sichu gave the man on stage who was looking at her a coquettish look, but in her heart she was thinking, "Who has tears of sorrow?"

In fact, although Guo Sichu always appeared calm and composed, as a woman, she would inevitably feel lonely when she returned home alone. There were certainly no tears or sorrow, but some feelings of disappointment were unavoidable.

Although Bian Lang's lyrics are a bit exaggerated, they still hit Guo Sichu's nail on the head: "This man, when he writes songs, is just so awesome it's unreasonable."

Although Guo Sichu didn't feel that Bian Lang had to write a song for her like he did for Dong Youbian, she knew that he would eventually write a song specifically for her. Of course, she hadn't imagined what kind of song Bian Lang would write for her, but she certainly hadn't expected it to be like this.

After a pause, the specially made Firebird started playing an interlude. By this point, the experienced musicians in the room should have found their rhythm and melody and followed along, but not a single one of them moved.

Because everyone felt the same way as Da Yong: "I think this song is perfect if Bian Lang just plays a guitar and sings it!" So Liang Zi and the others who were still on stage also slunk off and became spectators.

Honestly, they rarely see Bian Lang perform live alone. Since they have the opportunity to see Bian Lang sing and play guitar this time, especially since it's a song for Guo Sichu, it's somewhat of a gesture of accommodating him and not wanting to disturb him.

Moreover, the audience members, whether intentionally or unintentionally, highlighted Guo Sichu's central position, making it seem like a flash mob proposal was about to take place.

Bian Lang doesn't have Xu Shaonian's youthful voice, but his mature voice still has its own unique charm. Especially after singing all night and having a few drinks, his voice possesses an irresistible gentleness.
"No matter how time and space change"
How the world changes
Your love will always be in my heart

Do you understand?

I want to transcend this ordinary life.
I am destined to wander now.
I can't stop the fervor in my heart.
A dedication to the future…

If Bian Lang remembers correctly, Xu Shaonian once mentioned on a show that he hadn't signed with Red Star before writing this song; it was a birthday gift for his girlfriend. Later, people asked him, "Will you sing this song for someone else?"

The young man said, "No!"

"What if it were sung by Tian Zhen?"

"That can!"

This might just be fate. After he finished recording, he went back home for the Chinese New Year, and before he even went to Beijing, he received a contract from Red Star Records.

"Holding you, Oh My Baby"
I see you crying.

Does loving me cause you sorrow?
"It will break your heart..."

This line really captured Guo Sichu's emotions, but it wasn't about Bian Lang; it was about one of her exes. However, the very next line from Bian Lang instantly extinguished the emotions she had just stirred:

"Holding you, Oh My Baby"
But you know I can't go back.
Even though it makes me pale and haggard
Covered in wounds..."

Because this sentence is a perfect reflection of the reality of Bian Lang at this time!
He is not only the lead singer of Rolling Stones now, but the more than 100 people in the audience are not entirely dependent on him for their livelihood. However, if Bian Lang were to leave, the morale of these more than 100 people might slowly dissipate.

Just like how Black Panther and Tang Dynasty were guiding forces for Xu Shaonian and his generation of musicians back then.

If it weren't for Black Panther's new album, Xu Shao Nian might have gotten tired of playing guitar in nightclubs in Zhangzhou, embarked on a completely different path, and faded into obscurity! He would never have thought about writing songs, much less that he could have achieved his current position.

Most of the Rolling Stones musicians in the audience were also moved after listening to the performance.

Anyone in the entire Rolling Stone organization can retire, including Chen Shuting, Liang Kuan, even Pan Jianhu, Dili, and many others. If they retire, people will only feel regret, and there won't be much other emotion.

As long as Bian Lang is there, no matter what the current situation of Rolling Stone Records is, they will be very confident that there will be a bright future.

After all, Bian Lang has grown from a nobody in the rock scene to someone who can now perform at very formal events with big names in the audience. It's only a matter of time before he reaches world-class status.

The last two words, "pale and haggard, covered in wounds," were truly unexpected for many.

Honestly, even among those who knew Bian Lang best, the only time they witnessed him having an emotional breakdown in the past year was the night Dong Youbian fled. Otherwise, Bian Lang seemed like a perpetual motion machine, someone who would never tire.

But who knows that even the most frail and weary person can sometimes look pale and haggard?
However, speaking of being scarred, if we consider every instance of targeting Bian Lang and Rolling Stone as a wound, then they certainly are scarred. Fortunately, Bian Lang has weathered it all…

"No matter how time and space change"
How the world changes
Your love will always be in my heart

Do you understand...?

Therefore, the verse that played again was interpreted differently by everyone.

The members of the Rolling Stones were particularly moved. They didn't care whether Bian Lang's song was written for Guo Sichu or not; they felt that it was also a promise Bian Lang made to them.

Da Yong, the drummer who almost collected all seven Dragon Balls to summon Shenron, feared not the pressures of life, but the fear of never daring to take the step of forming a band again. Now, Bian Lang has brought him back.

During his year at Rolling Stone, Da Yong's mindset had completely adjusted. He no longer worried like he did at the beginning, worried that the band would fail again, worried that Rolling Stone wouldn't survive. Now, his only worry was Bian Lang. He had looked at the song library and knew how inhuman Bian Lang's songwriting intensity was; occasionally, he would feel tired and overwhelmed! But then he thought about how he only had to follow the sheet music, while Bian Lang had to handle the lyrics, composition, and arrangement all by himself—his workload was several times that of them. He gritted his teeth and stopped thinking about being tired.

I want to transcend this ordinary life.

I am destined to wander now.
I can't stop the fervor in my heart.
A dedication to the future…

If Dili hadn't been tricked into coming to Kunming by Lao Pan and then dragged into Rolling Stone by Bian Lang, he would probably have just been an ordinary person, playing the piano and speculating in stocks.

And what about now?

In the past, if he saw a violin he liked, he would have to go to great lengths to negotiate with the original owner. If he felt the price was a bit too high, he would have to haggle over it even more. But now, look at the attitude of these four violin dealers tonight. As long as he really wants it, money is secondary; they'll just bring the violin over for him to use first.

Even if some items are extremely rare, he can definitely get his hands on them as long as he uses Bian Lang's name. As his only remaining hobby besides playing the piano, he feels that staying at Rolling Stone is the best arrangement.

As for world rankings and such, he doesn't really care about them personally anymore. But for the band, he's something he'll fight for and strive for.

In my memory, the number of Chinese guitarists ranked in the world's top 100 since the founding of Music Magazine can be counted on one hand. And without exception, they are all overseas Chinese, musicians who grew up in Hong Kong or Taiwan. There isn't a single guitarist born and raised in mainland China.

In Bian Lang's memory, this was the situation on Earth originally. As for Wong Ka Kui being ranked second in the world, just like Beyond being ranked fourth, it's unclear what the WMF is.

Therefore, this time, Dili was determined to grit his teeth and get this ranking back to Rolling Stone's office! Otherwise, he would be letting down all the amazing solo performances Bian Lang had given him!

Now that he knows about the potential problems with Music, he needs to take the initiative and tell Music in his own way: "If you don't give it to us, there could be big problems!"

And then there's Kai, who was practically forced to come here by Bian Lang.

Did he have any regrets this year? Of course not! Although, among the vast fan base of Rolling Stones, he is still the least prominent bassist.

But if you put him in the entire rock scene and call him the number one bassist, then no one would disagree!

Technically, everyone might be about the same, but the outstanding bass solos Bian Lang wrote for him are so good that every bassist in China has to watch his videos and work their way up from the sheet music.

For those who are more familiar with something, if they encounter something they really can't figure out, they can even directly ask him to teach them.

He felt he might never experience this sense of accomplishment in his entire life in the Magic City. Moreover, he firmly believed that Bian Lang would continue to give him such opportunities! For that reason alone, what did it matter if he spent his entire life in the Rolling Stones, remaining invisible to countless music fans?
"Holding you, Oh My Baby"
I see you crying.

Does loving me cause you sorrow?
"It will break your heart..."

As for Hua Yan, although it's all in the past, he still thinks about the various reasons why he and his ex-girlfriend had to break up. After he won the Rolling Stone Award, his ex-girlfriend did try to contact him and hinted that she wanted to meet up.

But after Hua Yan refused, she immediately blocked him. Those memories were beautiful, but people don't live on memories!
He and Zili are currently in a good relationship and have reached the point of discussing marriage.

If it weren't for Bian Lang pulling him into this mess, he would probably be back in his hometown now, living a life he doesn't like but has to accept under his parents' nagging and arrangements.

Compared to now, when he thinks back to that kind of life, he feels that if he hadn't met Bian Lang back then, he would have preferred to be dead.

Now look at him now. Although no one from Yamaha showed up, Chen Shuting had already given him a heads-up: "The contract is on its way!"

As for Strauss, her encounter with the Rolling Stones was nothing short of a miracle.

Although she didn't consider as many things as others, she was just like the other Rolling Stones musicians, grateful to Bian Lang and determined to stay by his side forever!
"Holding you, Oh My Baby"
But you know I can't go back.
Even though it makes me pale and haggard
Covered in wounds..."

Although Guo Sichu wasn't moved to tears, she was very content.

Strictly speaking, Bian Lang was the first man to write a song specifically for her out of love! If she could add "only one" after "first" in the future, she would feel that even if the relationship didn't have a perfect ending, she would have no regrets.

Compared to the carefree and unrestrained spirit in the lyrics of "Miss Dong," the more mature vulnerability in "Persistence" is something she feels is more suitable for her.

She was even thinking, "If I were to cover this song, it should turn out pretty well, right?"

If Bian Lang had the ability to read minds, he would probably advise her now: "It's unnecessary, really unnecessary!"

If we consider this song from the perspective of a female singer, like Tian Zhen, strictly speaking, it's probably even more awkward than a sad love song.

Furthermore, Bian Lang himself believes that only Xu Shaonian and Tian Zhen's versions of this song are sufficient. Even his own version couldn't be included in his personal archives, so...

As for expressing feelings through songs, Bian Lang has plenty of songs. If "Legend" isn't enough, then let's have "Love Will" too.

After finishing his song, Bian Lang didn't waste any time and immediately turned to Guo Sichu, asking, "How was it?"

Guo Sichu nodded, then said with a smile, "Yeah, I just didn't get enough. I wish there was another song!"

These words caused a stir among the audience! Liangzi immediately clapped and cheered, "We love a boss lady like Sister Chu who doesn't spoil the fun!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Keep singing new songs. If Sister Chu isn't satisfied tonight, Brother Lang won't be coming down!"

Even more astute musicians, after clarifying Chen Shuting's situation, immediately started a small-scale private live stream on their phones.

As for the foreigners, they were all experts at showing their support.

Although it's a Chinese song, it premiered here first. The media hypes up these foreigners who've been involved in this industry for years longer than China, so of course they hope Bian Lang can leave behind as many works as possible here!

It would be even better if there was an English song!
So, Juli and Chris, who didn't care much about etiquette, just joined in and shouted, "Wave, play a new English song!"

Now that he was on stage, Bian Lang didn't expect to leave so easily; the question was what to sing next!
(End of this chapter)