The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1466 Opening Possibility
Sad, gloomy, indifferent, lost, dull, gentle——

If this isn’t lascivious music, then what is it?
Although the music of the August 31st band is not entirely passionate and one can feel sadness and bitterness between the lines, and the use of the cello fully stimulates the feeling of loss; but the final stirring resonance of the melody is heart-stirring, enough to make the audience leave their seats and feel the ground with their feet, to jump, to cheer and to enjoy, to immerse themselves in the melody and become a part of it.

Without a doubt, this is the essence of the band August 31st.

However, now?

Dustin was in deep shock, with thousands of thoughts surging in his mind, but Dustin was worried that an impulse might lead to a big mistake, so he took a deep breath, barely controlled himself, and stared at Anson blankly. The thousands of thoughts finally evolved into a restrained question.

"But why?"

Anson laughed directly, "Why did I create 'Another Light' live at the Staples Center? Because this is what I feel, the inspiration that life brings to me."

Dustin blinked. "You mean..."

Anson nodded in affirmation. "Yes, that's what you imagined. In the past six months, I have gained a lot, but I have also faced many challenges."

“I think that’s a good thing because art is often born out of suffering, and what you just heard is a gift from life.”

"But judging by your expressions, the suffering I've faced isn't enough."

Mike couldn't laugh at this small joke, and hurriedly tried to explain, "No, Anson..."

However, before Mike could finish, Dustin interrupted him, "But, folk songs? Why folk songs?"

"Anson, there hasn't been any folk music worth mentioning in North America for a decade. Even Bob Dylan's albums haven't gotten much attention."

"I know, I know, I know what I'm saying, August 31st has been able to achieve what it has today because you dared to go your own way."

"But the music of August 31st is innovative and groundbreaking, and the music you just played... I'm sorry, they're just folk songs."

Anson simply chuckled, "No, I don't think so."

"I am not going to simply use folk, pop, rhythm and blues or other genres to create a framework and restrict my own creation. It was not like this before and it is not like this now."

"You should know that I'm not a professional singer. Music creation is more like an extension of life. The last thing I want to happen is to tie my hands and feet with a framework and label myself."

"The two songs we just played should be folk songs mixed with pop songs, to be precise. The main instrument is not the piano, so the effect presented after the arrangement is not so thin. The atmosphere is the focus of the melody."

That's it!

Dustin must admit that contemporary music arrangement and production play a greater role than originality. The key is how to package and present the music to ensure its level. Of course, whether the melody is moving and smooth is the basis of everything.

The two songs Anson just played had good melodies and were eye-opening.

but……

Having said that, Dustin still can't help but worry.

With the success of "Midsummer Midnight", both Miles' band and Anson's own albums have attracted unprecedented attention. Horizontal comparison is inevitable, but Anson has completely subverted himself.

The outlook is bleak.

Anson noticed that the confusion and hesitation between Dustin's brows could not lie, and he said half-jokingly, "It seems that the situation is very bad."

Despite what he said, there was no sign of worry on Anson's face.

Mike had been paying close attention to Anson. At this moment, Anson's calmness caught his attention, and his tense and anxious mood slowly eased away bit by bit.

Seeing that Dustin was lost in thought and didn't say anything else, Mike finally found an opportunity, "If you are considering going to other record companies, I advise you to give up the idea." Anson laughed out loud.

Mike, "I believe you. I can tell from the melody, but that shouldn't be all, right?"

"If this is your third or fifth album, then there will be no problem because you have accumulated enough trust and people buy the album because of you, not because of the music. The whole marketing model is completely different."

"But this is your second album and your first solo album, so things are different. You need to tell others that this is your music and your style, just like 'Ho Hey', with a distinct personal touch."

"However."

"The two songs you just played are so decadent and obviously lack some impact, not to mention compared with works like 'Wake Me Up' and 'Hero'."

Same situation, different approach.

Mike and Dustin have different perspectives, but the overall concept and idea is more intuitive and vivid.

Anson understood. "So, what you mean is that there is no problem signing the contract, but Warner Records is willing to lower the price?"

"I thought we had already gone through this once before, during the August 31st band."

Mike was exposed but didn't care. He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Cooperation, this is a process of cooperation. We are just exchanging opinions."

Anson had a look of disbelief on his face. "Mike, you guys really disappoint me. I thought you guys were willing to trust me wholeheartedly in the creation of this album. I didn't expect..."

"But I can understand that, let's look at other possibilities."

Mike was about to explain, but he saw Anson had turned back to face the piano, and he swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

Seeing Dustin about to make a move, Mike quickly gave him a look to tell him to shut up and wait and see.

Anson placed his hands on the black and white keys, seemingly searching for the melody in his mind.

"Strong...angular and bony..."

"so be it……"

As the words fell, the fingers also fell. The collision between the fingertips and the keys was not fierce, and the force was not fully exerted; however, the power transmitted from the fingertips in an instant hit the keys briefly and cleanly, as if the performance was interpreting the rhythm, and the smooth melody flowed out like a trickle.

Gentle, yet tough.

Calm, yet turbulent.

Everything is hidden in the melody patiently and firmly.

It caught Mike and Dustin's ears at once. In fact, this melody is in the same vein as the previous two, and one can feel the emotions hidden behind the melody; but this time Anson changed the way he played, and the power he conveyed changed quietly.

They look the same, yet they are completely different.

Mike and Dustin exchanged a quick look—

Sure enough, Anson is Anson, still the amazing Anson. Even if he is not as popular as "Wake Me Up" when it first came out, he can still catch our ears.

They immediately realized that they might have been blinded by their own prejudices. Could it be that Anson's previous performance was all a prelude, a trap?
Wait, is Anson plotting against them?
Before my thoughts could unfold, they were swept away by the melody in my ears.

(End of this chapter)