Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 348 A Movement for the Return of Aesthetics?!
"Li, have you thought about a specific time?"

Hardy asked tentatively.

"I don't know, I have this idea for now, but it's just an idea at the moment."

Li Can and Winnie exchanged a glance and spoke in unison.

"We'll see." X2
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Hardy raised an eyebrow and pondered for a moment.

"Should we cut it in?"

"Um"

Winnie and Li Can exchanged glances again; the encrypted call left Hardy completely bewildered.

"Either is fine, it doesn't matter to either of us."

Li Can's expression was a little strange.

Hardy's reaction was somewhat overly surprised.

As for?
Getting married is just a matter of becoming sworn brothers, isn't it?

It's not like we're getting married on the spot.

I just felt that it was about time to start the process, but that's all I was thinking, and I wasn't in a rush.

But judging from Hardy's expression, it seems he can't wait to give a gift right away.

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Hardy's eye twitched.

I think too much.

Seeing that Hardy didn't speak, Li Can chuckled.

"Now that the recording is finished, shall we head back?"

"Okay, we'll show you the finished video, and we'll adjust it if there's anything that's not right."

Li Can gave an OK sign and left the recording venue with Winnie.

Hardy fell into deep thought.

Backstage, he talked to the people at the TV station about Li Can and Winnie's attitudes.

Gao Zhi was stunned.

The more I think about it, the more something seems off.

They were just saying "plans" on the show, so why did I feel so strongly about it when I heard it?
Ok?
"I must say, if this matter is leaked, it will definitely cause a stir, so we need to be careful."

After a brief moment of thought, the director of Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, Michael, spoke.

"Let's not jump to conclusions; don't include this part."

What does Mr. Gao mean?

Gao Zhi was stunned when he heard Michelle's question.

What the hell does their business have to do with me?
Gao Zhi's expression was somewhat strange.

Why is Michelle so concerned about this as well?

"Okay, it's not a big problem. Even if it airs, people might not nitpick the wording. To be on the safe side, we don't need to cut it."

Gao Zhi coughed lightly twice and nodded.

My mind is filled with thoughts of why I'm so sensitive.

Hardy and Michelle realized this as well, and the three of them looked at each other.

It dawned on me.

I was quite speechless.

Due to Li Can's involvement, the two parties have already launched a joint project on teaching and training.

Austria has always been an important gateway to Europe, with deep cooperation along the Silk Road. Austrian Broadcasting Corporation is also increasing its programming on Xia culture as a window into the region.

Now another conductor from the Xia Kingdom is going to perform Eastern music at the New Year's concert.

It was so crucial that no one could ignore it.

In addition, Li Can often surprises everyone randomly, which is hard for a normal person to keep up with.

As a result, every word and action of Li Can is magnified and scrutinized by the public.

It truly comes with a built-in "highlighting" buff.

Everyone looked at each other, speechless.

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"Ugh!"

"Ugh!"

Gao Zhi and Michelle sighed at the same time.

He's such an important kid; we can't do without him.

But he's a pickpocket.

After sighing, Michelle smiled.

"However, I really like one of Mr. Li's comments during the interview."

"Oh? Which sentence?"

Meeting Gao Zhiruo's interested gaze, Michelle spoke slowly.

"Art is the crystallization of human spirit, but many people involved in art meddle too much."

"Be more free, less preachy, express beauty, and bring an excellent aesthetic experience, which is better than countless life maxims."

Although this was just a brief conversation about artistic views during the interview.

But it still left a very deep impression on Michel.

The fact is that, whether in the East or the West, works of art sometimes inevitably get caught up in the quagmire of "attribute classification" and "spiritual sublimation".

It's not that we can't have it, but we can't overdo it; art ultimately aims to express beauty.

Paying too much attention to additional attributes would be putting the cart before the horse.

Think about all the obsessive pursuits in the music industry today.
Then I thought about what Li Can had said.

This served as a wake-up call for Michelle.

Perhaps they don't have the same clear understanding as Li Can, but in fact, the Golden Hall, which is seeking change, also has this in mind.

Art needs a return to aesthetics.

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Recalling Li Can's words, Gao Zhi nodded seriously.

In Michel's ears, this clarified the specific logic of the aesthetic return movement.

But to Gao Zhi, Li Can's words sounded like he was being pointed at.

Or, to put it another way, it refers to the works and content of the collaborative projects.

Such collaborative projects are most prone to becoming formulaic political tasks. At this point, there's always an unconscious tendency to think about grand narratives, intellectual depth, cultural embellishment, and so on.

It might even go so far as to compress the space for aesthetic experience in order to serve these elements.

Therefore, despite numerous similar collaborations, few have truly had a significant impact.

Perhaps it is indeed as Li Can said.

Paying more attention to whether a work is moving is more important than anything else. Output is always a passive process; forcibly instilling cultural ideas into others will only backfire.

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After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Michelle, Gao Zhi felt increasingly compelled to give a report.

After returning to the studio, Gao Zhi contacted the heads of many related projects.

This is reading comprehension.

As a representative figure and an important bridge for cultural exchange between the two sides, even if Li Can is abstract, every word he says must be carefully considered, and even his facial expressions need to be analyzed frame by frame.

When Li Can's implied words reached back to China, many people fell silent.

Communication can indeed sometimes present such problems. The end result is that, while the impact isn't huge and breakthroughs are difficult to achieve, it's not entirely without effect either; generally speaking, everyone is just trying to avoid making mistakes.

It used to be an unspoken understanding, but now that it's been brought up, it needs to be addressed.

Now that the matter is on the table, we can't ignore it!
Back in China, the Musicians Association held an emergency meeting to discuss in detail issues related to the creation of works in the field of cultural exchange with other countries.

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Among the people present, some who identified themselves as belonging to the same group had rather unpleasant expressions.

I really wanted to say, "Li Can is just a kid, what does he know about important matters of communication?" But obviously, I held back and didn't dare to say it, lacking any confidence.

Let's not even talk about the quality of the work anymore.

Just considering what Li Can accomplished during his trip to Austria, his outstanding professional skills and ability to seize every opportunity to expand and deepen the significance of the exchanges were truly indispensable.

Ultimately, they will use their influence to spread their reach to the widest possible extent.

He's incredibly good at communicating important matters.

"Let's hear everyone's thoughts on Li Can."

The vice president coughed lightly and spoke.

"Don't be too upset, everyone. This was just an opinion that Li Can expressed unintentionally. It just happened to touch on our key issues. We have been actively seeking change, and this is just the right opportunity."

The vice president had just finished speaking.

A cold snort came from the conference room.

"What's there to say? Li Can casually makes some game music, and his cultural influence is greater than all of ours combined. What else is there to say?"

Everyone looked over.

The one who spoke was an elderly man who also held an important position in the Federation of Literary and Art Circles.

"Our exchange projects almost never go viral; you won't notice them unless you actively seek them out. They're too task-oriented! In contrast, look at the music in the promotional video for 'Black Myth'—it's a one-of-a-kind piece, but what level of success can it achieve?"

"Although it has only recently gained wider recognition, during that period, foreigners were asking all over the streets what the Rebirth Mantra was. Those short two minutes were more creative and imaginative in their use of Chinese elements than in previous exchange programs. What else is there to say?"

"Only when a work of art is aesthetically pleasing enough will it attract people to further experience the culture and ideas. If the aesthetic appeal is substandard, everything else is in vain!"

The boss is indeed a boss.

His opening remarks are a barrage of critical hits, threatening eight enemies in a second.

That really hit my heart all at once.

"That's because of the different formats. Games are naturally more entertaining, so they can't be compared. Communication and entertainment are not the same concept."

A middle-aged man frowned slightly and began to retort.

However, as soon as he said this, the old man immediately showed his displeasure.

It means that in future cultural exchange projects, we should not be overly obsessed with output attributes, but should focus on aesthetics and experience.

Instead of discussing which format will be more popular.

In the old man's opinion.

Using "different forms" as an excuse is simply escapism!

Old Deng was very angry, and the consequences were severe.

Showing no respect whatsoever, they immediately ignited the explosive barrel.

"Shut your mouth, you still have the nerve to talk?"

"Form? Even if the form is the same, can you achieve the same level as Li Can? We're all human, so where's the difference between you? It's because he always prioritizes aesthetic experience; constantly emphasizing output makes it harder to achieve output!"

The old man's explosion made the middle-aged man's face even uglier.

But I held it in.

The vice president smiled and chuckled.

"It's a peaceful discussion, everyone can express their opinions, don't get angry, and stick to the facts."

The old man then snorted and stopped talking.

As it turns out, the old man was indeed reckless, and the middle-aged man was indeed powerless to control his own destiny.

For the elderly, their position is already set; having worked so hard and made such great contributions, they can neither rise further nor fall further.

That's really just about saying whatever you don't like, pure and simple combat is so satisfying.

But middle-aged people are different. The reason they only seek to avoid mistakes is because they still have a future to look forward to.
Be patient, don't let Old Deng self-destruct.

"I also believe that we need to return to the essence of artworks, but at the same time, we must never stray from the core of cultural thought."

"We should pay attention to what needs to be paid attention to, but we should never overemphasize it or get bogged down in details. Everything in excess is as bad as deficiency. In the current situation of the industry, the return of aesthetic experience is a topic that must be taken seriously."

The vice president nodded.

The conclusion is as expected.

The elderly man and the middle-aged man nodded simultaneously, without any objection.

Artistic creation needs to adhere to the doctrine of the mean. On the left side of the scale is culture, and on the right side is thought. What carries both of these is the aesthetic experience of the scale itself.

If one side of the scale is too low, just strengthen the other side; balancing culture and thought is always easy.

However, given the current situation where the balance itself is almost being overlooked, it is necessary to emphasize this point.

If a work of art lacks aesthetic appeal, then culture and thought are empty.

"We've set the tone, but we don't need to rush. Li Can will soon be conducting Wei Ai to play Xia Guo music in the Golden Hall. We can definitely study it."

The vice president spoke with a smile.

"Didn't that kid poach two of our Yue Opera professors as consultants? Looks like he's trying something new."

"We can appreciate Li Can's ideas and concepts through his works, verify his practical results, learn from him, and summarize them. This will be of great help to us and is a good opportunity for improvement."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in unison.

Judging from the current situation, Li Can really is that bright, shining streetlight.

If this New Year's concert can truly be a success, that's obvious.

A new formula is about to be born.

Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Li Can was giving Winnie a lesson.

The example given was none other than "The Butterfly Lovers".

The theme is "Seeking common ground while reserving differences in musical language in works of cultural exchange".

This is exactly what domestic musicians most want to understand.

"When different cultures blend together, specific values ​​and ideas will vary. Therefore, works used for communication must have one characteristic: seeking common ground while reserving differences."

"The key point is not to acknowledge differences, but to find common ground in values ​​and ideas between two different cultural groups."

"So, what do you think are the commonalities that resonate with people, taking 'The Butterfly Lovers' as an example?"

Winnie frowned slightly.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke.

"On the surface, it's love, but it actually has deeper layers. I think the common thread is 'free love'?"

Yes, but only part of it.

Li Can nodded and smiled slightly.

"To highlight the value of free love, there needs to be some form of oppression. Love is the entry point, which resonates with people, but oppression is also a reflection of reality. Perhaps it is not as serious in modern times as it was in ancient times, but in fact, in any country, parental interference in their children's marriages is still prevalent."

"The reasons may vary, and they may not all be wrong suppression, but if we look at the people being interfered with, the feeling of being manipulated is actually quite similar. And it's not just love that's being manipulated. This is how a single point can spread into multiple common points."

"So, the theme changes from free love to freedom itself, and that's where the similarities come from, isn't it?"

"This forms the core of empathy. Through this core, we use emotions to explain aesthetics, and leave the associations and understanding to the audience, so as to expand the resonance and make the work more deeply rooted in people's hearts."

Winnie took notes carefully.

The advanced content that Li Can presented already dissected the essence of works on cultural exchange and deconstructed cross-cultural communication.

"I understand. Cultural exchange is a dialogue, not each person singing their own tune. If everyone is just doing their own thing, what kind of exchange is that!"

"In terms of the work, this translates to the connection and communication of emotions. Holy crap!"

Winnie's pupils dilated.

"Those localized German names in your tracks are actually the anchor points that connect the whole thing!"

(End of this chapter)