Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 466 A Wuling Hongguang van drove onto the red carpet, followed by a van full of men in black.

Director Wang Le, without even wiping his sweat, got straight to the point as soon as he arrived at the location.

No wonder Wang Le was on high alert.

Stage lifts have always been a safety hazard, which is already frightening, but Li Can's mention of it can really scare people to death.

Who could remain calm in the face of something like this?
"So, Brother Can, you mean, besides changing the protective measures, we should check the hydraulic seals a few more times?"

Director Wang Le patted his chest and made a guarantee.

"Don't worry, leave it to me. These devices are tested every day."

Li Can nodded.

The stage at the Mercedes-Benz Arena uses a hydraulic lift, not a rigid chain lift.

This is a large lifting platform capable of lifting a load of seven tons, so there is almost no need to consider the load-bearing problem during performances. After all, a grand piano weighs only seven hundred kilograms, which is more than enough.

But since it's your own life at stake, you definitely have to consider risks like leaks.

Checking the equipment has become a habit for Li Can.

"Well, such a large lifting platform isn't really high up, so guardrails aren't really necessary. But we should still put some lifting area markings around the edge of the lift to make them more clearly distinguishable. We should also consider the issue of preventing the piano from slipping during the lifting process and the visibility of the markings in the lights."

"Okay, okay, let's start designing the preliminary plan and conducting on-site measurements right away."

Wang Le dared not slack off and quickly made progress.

For this performance, the lift is only responsible for sinking down and transporting equipment for stage setup, etc. There is no fancy way to raise it high. The safety factor is very high and the space is large, so there is no need for guardrails.

However, it is necessary to make clear signs so that people know roughly what range is within the lifting and lowering area, making it easier to exit.

The elevator is square-shaped.

However, for the sake of performance effect, stage aesthetics, and safety considerations, two circles were presented on the stage.

The inner circle is a stable rising and falling zone, and the musicians of the DP band need to make sure that they step back into the inner circle when the performance ends after they've gotten into the high.

The area outside the outer ring is the non-rising/falling area, which is generally the area that the stage setup or the host needs to pay attention to.

The two circles are the sharp corners of the elevator, and no one will stand in the area where the elevator is operating.

The color markings are also very clear, employing a layered design of fluorescence and light absorption, so that the range can be clearly perceived no matter how flashing the stage lights are or how dark it is when the lights are turned off.

Rigorous practical tests were conducted, and the performers personally experienced the lighting conditions for the performance.

"Oh right, check all the overhead equipment and the big screens thoroughly too!"

Director Wang Le has a great understanding of the concept of applying knowledge to new situations.

Safety, you all know that!

The workers got to work in a flurry of activity.

Director Wang Le turned his head and asked Li Can with a smile.

"Mr. Li, you are very experienced. Could you please take a look and see if there are any other problems?"

"Um"

Li Can pondered for a moment, then glanced at Winnie.

"The monitor speaker has a solid casing, hmm, someone might step on it."

"understood!"

Director Wang Le slapped his forehead, lamenting his carelessness.

After all, there aren't many people in China who are willing to step on the monitor speakers; most performers are quite reserved.

If that's the case, then we must reinforce it beforehand, at least by adding a sturdy crossbar to make it easier to step on.

"what about others?"

"That's all. It's time for the sound check, Director Wang, let's go."

"Okay, okay."

Director Wang followed Li Can back to the control room.

The assistant very considerately handed over two bottles of water, and then even more considerately gave them both to Director Wang Le.

Director Wang Le gave his assistant an approving look, then handed a bottle of water to Li Can.

"Hey, Brother Can, have some water."

For a moment, they didn't even know who the assistant was.

"Okay, thank you."

Li Can took the water and looked at the technician at the main control panel next to him. The technician gave an OK sign, and the two of them stared at the screen together.

Director Wang Le very perceptively handed over a walkie-talkie, which Li Can took and spoke into the other direction.

"First, let Zhao Ze go through the bass line for a sound check."

"Master, the dynamic range is a bit too large. We need to balance it out."

"Check the feedback suppressor."

“Our microphone is quite sensitive. You need to design the pickup range to avoid entering the feedback zone.”

"The piano is too low, and the drums are too high."

"Okay, that's about it for now. Let's take a look and make some notes. See if the overall design matches the acoustic design of the site."

The sound audition process has begun.

After the sound check was over and the parameters were integrated, Li Can returned to the stage.

Before Director Wang Le could even ask, the sound engineer began to sigh.

"Working with Brother Can is so great! It's been a long time since I've had such a great teamwork and such meticulous design!"

It wasn't actually as bizarre as the sound engineer described.

It was so smooth, unlike the situation with the celebrities. Many problems didn't require the sound engineer to rack his brains. Chan-ge just pointed them out and made changes. He not only cooperated actively, but also didn't have the mysterious and strange descriptions of other collaborators.

".really."

Director Wang Le didn't know, but nodded in deep agreement.

Not all celebrities are musicians, not all musicians are skilled performers, and even those who are skilled performers don't all have that kind of experience and attention to detail.

This inevitably piqued director Wang Le's curiosity.

“I don’t understand any of the technical terms you’re using, but I can tell he’s very meticulous.”

"Yes, mmm! It's too thin."

The sound engineer nodded approvingly, and a series of "uh-huhs" filled the room.

He opened his mouth without even realizing it.

"This is the first time I've ever encountered someone who would proactively describe the monitor settings to the sound engineer. It saves so much trouble; all I have to do is set up a stand beforehand. Brother Can really knows how to take care of people, I mean me."

"?"

Wang Dao was puzzled, but greatly shocked.

If other directors who have worked with Li Can saw this scene, they would inevitably feel smug.

Because the real shock is yet to come.

You can only truly appreciate the full details of a live performance by seeing it in person.

And DP Band is the true god of live performances.

The first piece performed during a casual audition, "Honesty," gave the sound engineer an orgasm.

All the previous details and details transformed into vitality at this moment, achieving the highest level of satisfaction for a behind-the-scenes worker.

"Ah~ this damn charm."

"?"

Director Wang Le was a little distracted by the silvery cries, but was immediately drawn back into the performance.

Or rather, it might not even be considered a performance, let alone a rehearsal.

Li Can's arrival caused quite a stir in the first five days.

But as the time spent working together increased...

The other artists performing on the same stage also calmed down.

The quality of their performances has visibly improved.

Meeting the ancient gods always makes me nervous and unable to find my rhythm. But once I get used to it, my rhythm naturally improves, and the pressure can even be transformed into motivation, resulting in a very good performance.

But Li Can saw it differently.

"Are all artists these days so good at improving?" Li Can fell into deep thought.

During this period, the quality of other artists' programs has improved noticeably.

It's a real curl!

"Brother Can, I understand what you meant by 'if you don't move forward, you fall behind' even more now. Tsk, if you're progressing this fast, then we really can't stop!"

Chen Gang nodded in deep agreement.

I wouldn't call it pressure, but I definitely feel a bit of a sense of crisis about the future.

Brother Can is absolutely right, everyone is indeed making progress.

"Keep going!"

"Let's do it!"

The mysterious figure who was driving the performers into this infighting was completely oblivious to the situation, and instead, because of this trend, he further increased their salaries and fueled the fire.

A whole month has passed since then.

When the formal rehearsal begins.

The involution trend has not only failed to subside, but has become even more intense.

This is not the catfish effect, but the road roller effect.

At the same time, promotional activities for the Tencent Xinghai Music Awards Ceremony also exploded all at once.

The list of participating guests has been released.

Netizens were surprised to find that even though it was a brand new award, its appeal within the industry was unparalleled.

The award committee members were extremely envious.

If they can get the entire DP band together, then their appeal is not only domestic, but also on a global scale.

It even gives the impression that DP Band alone elevates the entire award's prestige.

Wow, this lineup doesn't look like some low-level award. I've never heard of it before.

But I have a bad feeling about this; how many awards do we really need to give Li Can?

[Tsk, giving it to them is well-deserved, they benefited from the award; not giving it to them is impossible, so this is bound to cause an uproar, isn't it?]

[Tsk, you know what, it's really true.]

Seeing that netizens had some doubts.

Director Wang Le couldn't help but smile mysteriously.

Awards for the band DP?
LOL, absolutely not.

People should know their place. There's no need to force a fight between people who aren't on the same level. Winning an award in front of a bunch of lower-level contestants won't excite fans; in fact, it might even cause some dissatisfaction. They'll think that comparing DP Band to contestants of a certain caliber is beneath them.

Therefore, throughout the entire gala, Li Can and the DP band received only one honorary award, without any other competitors.

Lifetime Achievement

The best option is to award lifetime achievement only and not participate in the evaluation of other awards.

Not awarding an award doesn't necessarily mean a lack of recognition; there's another possibility: it simply means the level of achievement is too high.

Relying on Li Can to enhance the prestige of the award is one thing, but if the award is actually given out this time, what about in the future?
The lack of substance can backfire.

Therefore, after netizens expressed similar sentiments, the official account of the Xinghai Music Awards' annual awards ceremony released a definitive answer: "Li Can and the DP band are too outstanding, so they will not be included in the award selection. Please leave some room for other artists."

This is just great.

Everyone was happy.

Artists can win awards, which increases the prestige and popularity of the awards, satisfying fans. Lee Chan and DP can further consolidate their status and commercial niche in the industry, and expand their work's distribution channels.

Amidst the ever-increasing attention and popularity.

The Tencent Music Awards ceremony has finally officially begun!
The red carpet event was broadcast live across all platforms at noon that day.

Some news media staff who were unable to attend, marketing accounts, and ordinary netizens all happily clicked on the live stream to follow the broadcast.

"Who is this woman? She's been loitering on the red carpet for ages, hasn't she?"

"Tsk, this happens every year, they come up with all sorts of tricks."

"What a high slit! Holy crap, they really know how to grab attention."

"Why does this outfit feel a bit weird? What's with the big fish head?"

"Holy crap, these are sky-high heels, they're really high."

Walking the red carpet is a skill.

You never know who might offend someone on the red carpet and completely fail, but you never know who might become inexplicably popular after a few abstract remarks.

While the rivalry between celebrities wasn't very apparent, their backers were certainly paying attention.

However, this time the perspective is a little different.

Everyone is eager to see someone run into Li Can, this plague god, preferably his rival.

Time passed little by little.

The red carpet event was very long, and a large number of celebrities, both big and small, participated.

During this process, news of "XX's arrival" or "XX's actions" flooded the screen.

The number of viewers in the live stream fluctuated from time to time, sometimes more and sometimes less.

The trending topics on social media that day were truly fascinating.

With nothing major happening and no social issues at the moment, the arrival of an awards ceremony has caused entertainment news to jump around like crazy.

Celebrities are using all sorts of methods, and sponsors are employing all their unique talents.

The trending topics are constantly changing.

The competition for rankings and the speed at which they change positions are incredibly fierce.

However, there are always a few trending topics that are very consistent.

#ChenYan'sStyleEarrings#
#Stunningly high slit dress, so high it makes one blush#
#Outrageous! A celebrity actually did cosplay on the red carpet!#
#When will that man arrive?#
#It's winter again, and I want to see Feng Ge wish everyone a Happy New Year#
Time passed slowly.

The time for the awards ceremony to officially begin is drawing ever closer.

At this point, the star power of the celebrities walking the red carpet increased dramatically, with heavyweight artists continuously entering the venue.

Celebrities who trended on social media during the day are now starting to disappear from search results.

The camera lights are flashing.

Many well-known celebrities began to enter the venue with great style.

Excited cheers and shouts erupted outside the venue.

"Zheng Jie! Look at me!!"

"Lin Xin, how about trying swimming for fitness?!"

Eccentric fans try to attract their idol's attention.

Several celebrities also showed various unexpected smiles and interacted with fans outside the venue.

Sign autographs, take photos, and finally enter.

Finally, an incongruous Wuling Hongguang luxury minivan drove into the passage and stopped in front of the red carpet.

The matte black finish is very mysterious, but even the most mysterious thing can be shattered by the conspicuous Wuling Hongguang logo.

A car is worth less than the wheels of the car in front of it.

But when the door opened, the person who came down was the same one from before.

A whole van full of people actually came out of the Wuling Hongguang.

The six men, all dressed in black suits and sunglasses, looked incredibly pretentious, almost as if the arrogance and domineering nature of the underworld was written all over their faces.

She strode confidently down the red carpet, seemingly oblivious to her own family.

The internet's popularity began to surge.

[Oh no, it's an evil force, we're doomed.]

Damn, these bastards always manage to pull something that makes me dizzy and disoriented.

The overall impression of a suit really depends on who's wearing it!

Holy crap! Chan and Winnie look so damn handsome today, absolutely gorgeous, but why do I feel like laughing?

[I'm really afraid that Li Can, who's so handsome and pretentious, will start speaking with a Northeastern accent!]

(End of this chapter)