Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 163, Hot American [ words for monthly votes]

The music festival is a feast of music, a place of pilgrimage and carnival for music fans.

Shen Lang and his friends had never truly experienced a music festival, so after a day of rest, they came to the Henry Maier Festival Park.

The venue was originally an empty space, but from a distance, the crowds of people looked like a pot of boiling water, bubbling.

"There are too many people."

“That’s crazy!”

Yu Chuan and Ma Qi were secretly wondering what the charm of this music festival was that attracted so many people.

Fortunately, the Henry Maier Festival Park is large enough, covering an area of ​​75 acres, and eleven stages have been built specifically for the summer music festival to disperse the flow of people. Although there are a lot of people, no one is squeezed and unable to move.

"Let's go."

A few people followed the crowd and slowly walked into the venue. The deafening music came like a tide.

This is the largest stage in Henry Maier Festival Park, Main Stage 1.

Shen Lang will perform on this stage tomorrow, singing a total of three songs.

At this moment, on the stage, the band was playing to their heart's content, and the lead singer was singing at the top of his lungs, as if he wanted to pour out all the emotions in his heart.

The audience in the audience swayed their bodies to the rhythm of the music, their faces filled with excitement and enthusiasm, as if at this moment, they had forgotten all their worries and fatigue.

Although the viewing area is not as big as a stadium or gymnasium, it can accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 people. It is very spectacular at first glance, and being in it, you will have a different atmosphere and feeling from a concert.

Shen Lang was in the crowd, watching all this quietly.

A young man next to him had colorful hair and wore strange clothes. His eyes were full of unruliness and rebellion. He danced wildly to the music, as if showing his uniqueness.

Not far away, a couple was holding hands tightly, their eyes full of love. In the atmosphere of music, they seemed to have entered a world that belonged only to them.

In the corner, a white-haired old man sat quietly, his face full of calmness and composure after years of accumulation. He might not understand what the modern rock music in front of him was expressing, but he could feel the vitality of life from this lively atmosphere.

This music festival is like a miniature society, where people of all kinds gather and show their various lives. Some are looking for excitement, some are looking for love, and some are looking for memories...

"The atmosphere is very good," Du Ting commented.

“It felt too noisy when I was outside, but once I got closer to the stage, I blended into the atmosphere and it was quite exciting.” Yu Chuan gradually came to like this feeling.

“I can’t imagine how big of a deal it will be when Brother Lang goes on stage tomorrow.” Ma Qi was a fan of Shen Lang when he was in the special operations team.

"Don't expect too much. It would be embarrassing if the show turns out to be a flop." Shen Lang was quite nervous about tomorrow's performance.

The sales of his single "Fire" alone, plus the sales with Pepsi, have exceeded 60 outside of Asia, but this is the total of more than 70 countries, which means that on average there are not many in each country or city.

The World Cup theme song "Hall of Fame" has a wide coverage, having been released in more than 100 countries.

But this is his first time to appear on an overseas stage, and not many people may know him, so he is a little worried.

After watching for a while, Shen Lang and his friends left the stage area and went to taste the local food.

"Tomorrow will be the biggest day of the summer music festival, with famous singers, bands and musicians from many countries performing on this day."

"Really? That's great. I was originally upset about missing the wonderful programs a few days ago, but now I don't have to."

……

"Don't come so late tomorrow like you did today. All the good seats are taken and there's no viewing experience at all."

"Okay, come early tomorrow and get a good seat!"

……

"Liu, who is this 'Shenlang' you told us about? When will he be on stage?"

"Our Chinese superstar, anyway, you will know tomorrow."

……

Along the way, Shen Lang and his friends heard conversations in various languages ​​mixed together.

Among them are many Chinese people, and the one they mentioned the most is him.

That's good, at least someone knows him.

After a stroll, we returned to the hotel to rest.

Arriving at the room, Shen Lang called Sun Yanzi and asked, "Have you arrived yet?"

Sun Yanzi's happy laughter came from the other end of the phone, and she said, "Haha, you called at such a coincidence. I just got off the car in front of the hotel and was taking out my phone to call you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lang said, "I'll come down to pick you up."

Stefanie Sun came to cheer him on.

You can be a little crazy when you are abroad.

Spent the whole night refueling.

"Summerfest, it's still standing strong after nearly 40 years, with all kinds of music ranging from rock, blues, country, to pop, reggae, etc. It's the world's largest music feast. I wonder when I will have the chance to come." Lying powerlessly on the bed, Stefanie Sun showed an envious look.

"There's a chance." Shen Lang moved his mouth and hands. I didn't notice it just now, but it seemed that the feel had improved.

"Oh, please spare me." Sun Yanzi used all her strength to slap his rebellious hand away, but she could no longer move.

"You seem to be a little fuller." Shen Lang moved himself.

"Really? I listened to you and stopped trying to control my weight. I just eat when I should and exercise when I should, that's all." Stefanie Sun explained.

"Okay, this is the best condition now. If you gain one point, you will get fat, and if you lose one point, you will get thin." Shen Lang said with satisfaction.

She was too thin before, and even without clothes she had no flesh on her body. Sometimes he didn't dare to use too much force for fear that she would fall apart.

"As long as you like it." Sun Yanzi said happily.

The two slept in each other's arms.

Early in the morning, Sun Yanzi got up first and went to her room next door to take a shower and change clothes.

Even if you are abroad, you still need to be careful.

Du Ting was well aware of Stefanie Sun's appearance and was not surprised.

She also explained to Yu Chuan and Ma Qi the rules of being an artist's bodyguard. In addition to staying alert and calm to ensure the artist's safety, they must also know clearly what to say and what not to say.

Because the nature of a bodyguard's job involves protecting an artist's privacy and image, they need to strictly abide by confidentiality agreements to ensure that no information that may affect the artist's image or privacy is leaked.

Of course, she also reminded Shen Lang.

Shen Lang certainly knew that in front of outsiders, he would remain restrained and not do anything overly intimate.

Those who show off their affection will die sooner, this has been proven by countless examples.

If you want to be intimate, go to bed.

After lunch, Shen Lang and others came to the Henry Maier Festival Park and, under the guidance of the organizer’s staff, went to the backstage to wait.

Since there are more than 700 artists and 800 performances throughout the summer music festival, there are no rehearsals and everyone goes directly on stage, which is a great test of singing skills.

However, this had no effect on Shen Lang, and there was no problem at all on his scene.

When night falls, bright lights illuminate the entire sky.

The sounds of music, cheers and applause intertwined together to form a sea of ​​joy.

"Next, please welcome the singer from China...Shen...Lang!"

After a Danish band left the stage, it was Shen Lang's turn to go on stage.

"Brother Lang!"

At this time, there were mixed shouts from the scene.

Today is the biggest day of the Summerfest Music Festival. Every stage is packed with audiences, and more than 1 people have flocked to the main stage No. 4.

There were quite a few Chinese people, and they were waiting for Shen Lang.

People in other countries did not show much emotion. Only a very few had heard of this name, and most chose to wait and see.

Shen Lang went on stage and saw the crowded place, and he immediately got into the mood.

He is a live singer and gets excited when he sees the audience.

When the surging prelude of "Hall of Fame" sounded, it awakened everyone's memories of the World Cup.

"(English) Wow, isn't this the theme song for the Korea-Japan World Cup that just ended?"

“My favorite of the three theme songs.”

"I remember it was sung by a Chinese singer. Turns out it was him!"

……

Amid everyone's discussions, Shen Lang's penetrating voice poured out from the stage.

Rock songs have to be exciting and cannot give the audience a feeling of stage fright.

Stage fright? These two words don't exist in his dictionary. The fire of excitement in his heart has already been burning.

“Standing in the hall of fame
You are already in the Hall of Fame

And the world's gonna know your name
Your name will be known all over the world
Cause you burn with the brightest flame
Because you are the most dazzling flame..."

Shen Lang is full of passion and has a strong aura.

The perfect combination of his passion and music ignited the atmosphere of the scene, and the audience sang along to the music.

"Good, the melody is very nice."

“The sense of rhythm is very strong.”

“This singer is quite talented.”

……

Shen Lang's voice was sometimes passionate, like a sharp sword, piercing people's hearts.

Sometimes it is gentle, like a breeze, soothing the soul.

The audience in the audience also swayed their bodies to the rhythm of the music, and everyone's face was filled with excitement and enthusiasm. At this moment, they seemed to have forgotten all their worries and fatigue.

"Brother Lang was even more excited than at the concert." Ma Qi was unable to attend the concert and bought a commemorative disc of the concert.

"If he himself is not excited, he won't be able to liven up the atmosphere," Du Ting explained.

"Listening to a live performance up close is a completely different feeling from listening to a record." Yu Chuan has been infected.

“That’s right, rock songs are more infectious live than on CDs.” Stefanie Sun said, shaking her body gently.

"I give this book to you guys."

The song was finished without pause.

"Where is the world full of flowers? If it really exists, I will definitely go there..."

Music breaks down language barriers and promotes cultural understanding Music is a form of communication that transcends language, conveying emotions and ideas through harmony, melody and rhythm.

Even if you don’t understand the lyrics of a song, you can still feel the emotions through the expressiveness of the music.

Although most of the audience at the scene did not understand the lyrics, they found the melody very good and Shen Lang's performance was also exceptionally outstanding. They were gradually attracted to Chinese songs.

"I'm from Costa Rica. I think I need to learn Chinese well and sing this song."

“This song is awesome, even though I have no idea what he’s singing about, haha.”

"From the melody point of view, it is a good song, young, passionate, passionate and unrestrained."

……

As the saying goes, "music has no borders", human nature is universal. No matter what country you are from or what language you speak, you will appreciate and like good music.

Shen Lang added this song to the three songs for no other reason than to promote more Mandarin songs.

"Chasing Dreams" is a rock song, and its melody is easier to resonate with.

Judging from the feedback on site, it has indeed conquered the ears of many foreign audiences.

But this is not enough, not enough to make Shen Lang's name deeply engraved in their minds and hearts.

The singing stopped and cheers began to rise.

Shen Lang took a sip of water and wiped the sweat from his face.

This hot summer, even at night, is scorching hot.

After resting, Shen Lang hung the Gibson HD.6X Pro given by Wang Lihong on his shoulder, and then said to the microphone: "(English) Thank you very much for the invitation from the organizers of Summerfest Music Festival. I feel the enthusiasm of music lovers from all over the world. Finally, a new song "Believer" is presented to everyone. I hope you like it!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

"(English) Ah, singing a new song here?"

"What operation is this?"

“This singer is interesting.”

“Is it an English song?”

"Listen to it first."

"Brother Lang is awesome!"

……

Foreigners have never enjoyed such treatment. 99% of singers would not choose such occasions to release new songs.

However, Shen Lang is different. He is a time traveler and has a lot of music resources, so he can make a living.

Now, let them experience it.

The music roared, and the strong rhythm swept in like a storm.

Sharp guitar, deep bass, and powerful drums.

This is the power of rock and roll, the magic that can make people's blood boil instantly.

“First things first
The very beginning

I'ma say all the words inside my head
I want to express everything that's in my mind.
I'm fired up and tired of the way that things have been, oh~
I'm tired of the same old routine.
The way that things have been, oh~
Those unchanging and repetitive things..."

The pick in Shen Lang's hand swept across the strings, his heart beating violently in his chest, and the sound was like a flame erupting from the depths of his soul, hot and wild.

The lights on the stage pierced the darkness like sharp swords; red, yellow, and white intertwined into a brilliant and crazy web of colors.

There was a dense crowd of people below the stage, they were like a surging ocean, and all of them had expressions of surprise on their faces.

Shen Lang's voice is definitely different from that of the lead singer of the Dream Dragon band, but they are both equally charming.

The metallic flavor of rock seems to come from the blood. Even if you hear this song for the first time, you will be infected by the melody.

"Pain~
pain
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
You made me start to believe and become obsessed with you

Pain~
pain
You break me down, you built me ​​up, believer, believer
You made me doomed, but I am willing to become your believer..."

At this moment, the scene has been ignited.

Rock music is really a very straightforward music. Even with a loud voice, you can also create a certain flavor with your hoarse voice.

Its expression of emotions is more direct and stronger, and that roaring feeling is precisely the most intuitive expression of inner feelings.

Shen Lang saw the crowd below the stage start to dance wildly, their arms waving, their hair flying, and the same fanaticism burning in their eyes.

His voice became louder and louder, more and more passionate.

Every note was like a burning bullet, shooting towards everyone present.

"Pain~
pain
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
You made me start to believe and become obsessed with you!"

When the last note fell, the stage fell into a brief silence.

"Believer" is an inspirational song with strong appeal and profound meaning. It expresses that after experiencing pain, no matter whether there are thorns or cliffs ahead, it cannot stop me from pursuing my dreams.

The rhythm of the whole song is strong and powerful, with strong drum beats as the basic rhythm pattern, like the powerful beating of the heart. The melody of the main part lingers in the middle and high pitch area, which has a certain stability and can gradually accumulate emotions. When it comes to the chorus part, the melody rises suddenly and reaches the high pitch area, giving people a sense of explosive emotional release.

After a brief silence, a tide of applause and cheers came.

Shen Lang stood there, panting, his clothes soaked with sweat, but his heart was filled with joy and satisfaction.

This is the charm of rock and roll, this is the magic of the stage.

"(English) wowowo, it sounds so good!"

"He has a really good voice and the melody is great, but my favorite part is the lyrics."

"When everything turns to ashes and burns you, only the excruciating pain makes you invincible. The pain tempers you and you become its believer. What a very good song!"

"This song was actually composed and sung by a Chinese. It's amazing!"

"Shenlang! I'll remember you!"

"Rock n' roll!"

……

The applause and cheers at the scene did not subside for a long time.

Tens of thousands of audiences below the stage expressed their love and respect for Shen Lang and the song "Believer" in the most enthusiastic way.

They were completely conquered by Shen Lang's singing, and this wonderful music will remain deeply in their hearts.

"Brother Lang's explosiveness and strength are shocking." Ma Qi exclaimed in amazement.

"Now I know why you like him so much. His singing is like a burning flame which instantly ignites the passion deep in your heart." Yu Chuanlu became a fan.

"This is a very solid step, boss. The overseas market will be completely opened up from this." Du Ting was quite excited.

"Shen Lang..." Sun Yanzi murmured with a smile on her lips, her eyes full of passion in the stands.

When Shen Lang went backstage from the passage, singers from various countries who were waiting there gave him applause.

His musical talent and singing skills made them realize how powerful this young man from China is.

The strong should respect the strength of the strong.

"Thank you!"

Shen Lang's outstanding performance today successfully stood out from more than 700 artists and 800 performances at the Summerfest Music Festival, becoming the focus of discussion among music lovers from all over the world.

Word of mouth spreads from one person to ten people, and from ten to a hundred people, and that's how your fame spreads.

The next day, the "Believer" single went on sale.

(End of this chapter)