Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 376 "I like to find some excitement!"

The audience below the stage was incredibly enthusiastic, cheering continuously.

in contrast.

Han Jiayin quickly calmed down.

Mental excitement does not mean that thoughts should also be excited. On the contrary, what is most needed at this time is to maintain the "heat" of emotions, feelings, physical functions, and spirit, while keeping thoughts "cool".

Integrating traditional culture is not something that can be done by simply piecing things together, nor is it enough if it just feels okay.

It's not just about considering the arrangement of the work; even the singer himself, in terms of his state, mindset, emotions, and so on, needs to resonate with the intangible cultural heritage from which the work originates.

It should be synchronized with its purpose and function.

Because the next song to be sung is "The Boatman's Song of the Sichuan River".

A brief silence fell over the stage as the cheers from the audience subsided, awaiting the next piece.

This seemingly mysterious state is essential for singing "The Boatman's Song of the Sichuan River".

What is the Sichuan River Boatman's Song?

That was sung by boatmen from the Sichuan and Chongqing area.

But this is not a way to find joy amidst hardship during breaks from work, nor is it some kind of elegant art. For the boatmen, the work chants are their very life in a physical sense!

The boatmen's chants on the Sichuan River are never just for fun.

Among countless boatmen, only a handful are worthy of the position of "leader," because they bear the lives of all the crew members on their shoulders.

The boat leader must have a thorough understanding of all the water conditions and characteristics of the river, including both visible shoals and hidden reefs.

Even the local climate, wind and rain, require different commands to be given when crossing different reefs and turbulent currents!
The different rhythms, tones, and even emotions in these work songs all correspond to the direction, speed, and force of rowing, in order to deal with the dangers in the river.

Pulling the rope hard produces a thud, while releasing it produces a soft, gurgling sound.

If the work chant is not sung well, you will be beaten; if you can't reach the high notes or sing it inaccurately, the ship will be destroyed and people will die.

The locals refer to the boatmen who worked on the Yangtze River as "people who died without being buried."

The boatmen's chants on the Sichuan River are bitter, yet spirited and upright; they are painful, yet they possess an indomitable spirit etched into the bones of the people of Sichuan and Chongqing.

Suffering and pain are not the underlying tone, but the cause.

Whether it's a nation, an ethnic group, or the art passed down within a nation, it is only under high pressure that it bursts forth with miraculous vitality.

Therefore, in terms of expression, it is impossible for there to be any bitterness or pain, yet it is necessary to allow those who understand the Sichuan River boatmen's songs to perceive the bitterness and pain behind the music.

Only then can it be considered accomplished!

It is precisely because the boat trackers need to direct the boats through chants under extremely serious, intense, and high-spirited conditions that they need even more calm thinking and judgment.

However, if the chants are not sung loud enough, whether in terms of strength or emotion, they will not achieve the desired effect.

Therefore, based on the requirements of such works.

Despite being in such a state of high spirits and intense activity, Han Jiayin managed to calm her mind.

He kept replaying Li Can's words when he was explaining the work to him.

You are a penniless boatman, even just a worthless life; even if you drown, you won't make a ripple. But precisely because of this, you are fearless, for nothing is greater than death, and when you are with death, you are the greatest in the world.

The currents of the Sichuan River are unpredictable, bringing life yet also taking it away. In your song, you are not fighting against the current, but against fate. If the boatman wants all the crew members to survive, then he must feel the current, feel the changing weather of the Sichuan River, feel the life of the river.

In the culture of the Xia Dynasty, humanity and nature were both in conflict and in harmony.

These are Li Can's words.

In a very short time, a very unique artistic perception was formed.

This wonderful feeling is indescribable and even inexplicable, but Han Jiayin understands it and knows that in this state, she will truly sing the feeling of "Sichuan River Boatmen's Song".

The brief silence did not dampen the audience's enthusiasm; on the contrary, it made them even more eager to see what was going on.

DP's live performance was explosive, but the explosion wasn't everything.

Starting with Huayin Laoqiang, an intangible cultural influence began to spread.

And with this song, "The Boatman's Song of the Sichuan River," the climax will be reached!

"Hey hey oh~~ Hey. Hey. Hey."

Chen Gang started typing on his keyboard first.

That was a sample from a traditional folk song.

The boatmen's chants were melodious, as if guiding the ships through the twists and turns of their course.

And those harmonious sounds were exactly how the boatmen rowed their oars.

It's as if you can perfectly read the range of its movements and even feel the force of the water flow from its emotions, intensity, and color.

"Hey, let's go! Hi, hi."

"Heave-ho! Heave-ho!"

The boatmen's chants from Sichuan and Chongqing flowed across the stage like water. Perhaps even the boatmen of yesteryear could not have imagined that the folk songs that originated from their own lives could be performed on a truly dazzling stage.

hum! ! !
The guitar roared, like pulling on a boat rope!

With a simple, rhythmic drumbeat, Han Jiayin finally began to speak.

"Let's shout it out!"
The Yangtze River will tremble three times.

It was a powerful yet steady effort, controlled like a boatman rowing a boat, serious, passionate, and excited, yet calm and collected, proceeding beat by beat.

Han Jiayin stood upright and swung her hands around with a bold gesture.

"I was born ugly!"

Don't be afraid of falling down.

This scene shocked countless viewers and fans.

What was Han Jiayin's image like on stage in the past?
She may have the popular soft and gentle image, but she also has no shortage of the domineering and powerful style from rock and roll.

At this moment, the domineering aura hidden beneath the composure is as hard as the bones hidden beneath the flesh.

"First come, first served"

Please drink your wine slowly.

"The waves are big, so don't worry."

Wash your face first.

After a steady and firm voice, it then leaps to a softer tone with a powerful vocal transition.

The corresponding harmonic dynamics also seem to change accordingly.

Even in its softest parts, there seems to be a hidden strength. The technical reference of ethnic singing styles gives the timbre a distinct ethnic character.

At this moment, Han Jiayin is feeling the flow of the Sichuan River and merging with the water.

There were many viewers in China, and by this time, quite a few people finally understood it.

Folk songs.

Perhaps people in the far north may not understand, but those whose ancestors grew up in the Sichuan-Chongqing region and are familiar with life along the rivers and lakes of Sichuan and Chongqing will immediately feel this texture.

Suddenly!

Lin Feng raised the microphone.

They even provided harmonies for Han Jiayin, one before and one after her.

"I'm sweating as a person,"
"I won't kneel even if it's worth a fortune!"

I eat my own food.
"Live a carefree life"

The live stream comments started rolling!
With just a few lines of lyrics, many viewers were already feeling their blood boil.

True art seems to be like this: it can sprout from life, spread and sublimate into a spirit, yet correspond to a completely different life, and ultimately return to its essence.

In the internet age, a dazzling array of options can be overwhelming, but this song seems to offer a way to dispel confusion.

In the comments section, netizens were already captivated by these few lyrics.

Earn your own sweat, and you won't kneel before a fortune; eat your own food, and you'll live a carefree life!

"I suffer personal torment."

Knowing what's good and what's bad.

"I accept my own fate."
I'm stubborn as a mule!

"Hi~~ Hey hey~~ Hey hey oh."

Accompanied by the rolling harmonies, the drumbeats seemed to change like the turbulent river water that suddenly changes!
It felt like we had arrived in a dangerous area filled with hidden reefs and swift currents!

But what remained steadfast was the work chant that carried the weight of life, and Han Jiayin's exceptionally stable singing voice.

Standing firm and unmoving in the turbulent river, it commands with the same skill as a battle-hardened captain, giving people a sense of security!
But how did the boatmen, who breathed in unison with the river, respond to this danger amidst the surging waters?
That's singing to the heavens!

I raise the Yangtze River to question the universe.
What defines a hero, and what defines a villain?

I broke the tow rope and ascended to the ninth heaven.
Smash it a few times and sneer!

He pulled out the microphone.

Han Jiayin extended her right hand, her sharp gaze sweeping across the entire audience, as if she were a king looking down upon the earth. Even when singing songs truly rooted in the folk, she exuded an aura of dominance that seemed to fill the sky.

It's as if it's saying that you can't choose your identity, you can be insignificant, but your heart cannot be small! And you must never kneel down in your heart!
I was born covered in mud.

Lao Tzu likes to find some excitement!

First bow to Heaven and Earth, second bow to the parents.

I bow to myself three times!

"Wow!!"

The screen displayed translations, and the broadcast included subtitles.

At this moment, language is no longer a constraint.

The lyrics of "I'm the best" don't even require any knowledge of related arts and culture; they express the emotions of the audience in the most direct and straightforward way!

The thunderous applause from the audience and the rapid explosion of comments during the broadcast occurred almost simultaneously.

Art created by the working class.

To display domineering power and strength in the grandest way on the real stage!

Holy crap!! Holy crap!!

"I like to seek out thrills!"

"First bow to Heaven and Earth, second bow to my parents, third bow to myself!!"

[Holy crap! This is so damn rock and roll!!]

[That was awesome! That phrase, "Holy crap," was awesome!]

Chinese netizens are genuinely excited.

This fundamental spirit, originating from Sichuan and Chongqing and from the culture of the Xia Kingdom, is expressed in the most perfect form and style!

Even if you're standing in the mud, you still have to look up at the heavenly palace.

Even if all you have in your hand is a tow rope, it's enough to take you to the heavens.

Even if I'm just a boatman, after paying respects to heaven and earth and my parents, I'm the number one in the world!

"Ouch!"

"Bastard!!"

"Yes!! God, I am God!!"

“Fight!!”

The audience's reaction seemed to prove that even people of different ethnicities, cultures, and personalities can be moved by the emotions expressed in music.

Many foreigners don't even know why they're so excited, but they just feel really high!

The cheers grew even louder when the song ended.

vitality.

This mysterious and elusive feeling can be expressed precisely!

Seeing the enthusiastic response from the audience.

Han Jiayin finally smiled.

This is the best response.

Previously, even Li Can thought the reaction might not be very strong, but his performance at this moment far exceeded expectations.

As for why he would be so stubborn as to sing folk rock songs that are unfamiliar even to domestic audiences abroad?
There's no why.

If you don't understand, you won't sing?

That's ridiculous!

Do bands right now really need more popularity, more buzz, and more passion?
If I sing it, perhaps not many people will understand, but if I don't sing it, no one will ever understand!
Look at the audience's reaction now.

The entire Devil Power band understood that the audience received the emotions they wanted to express.

"Thank you! I love this kind of ethnic rock! Is there any more?!"

"More!! More of these I've never heard of before!!"

"DP!! Oh my god!!"

Although the audience below the stage were chanting that they hoped Li Can and his group would perform a few more of these novel songs.

However, the DP band did not continue their "Summer Music" special performance.

Performing two songs with such high technical skill in a row puts a considerable strain on Han Jiayin.

Raise the microphone, interact, and take a short break.

"Right now, I don't want to think about anything, I just want to vent my emotions! What about you guys?!"

"Oooo!!"

The audience responded enthusiastically.

Seeing the lively atmosphere, Han Jiayin nodded in satisfaction.

"Let's let out all the troubles in our lives! Today, music is the only cure!"

"hair!!!"

"hair!!!"

I don't know who started it.

The entire venue erupted in the most straightforward and brutal outbursts of venting.

For any other band, this would probably be considered a stage accident.

After all, countless platforms are broadcasting it, so as a performer, you have to consider whether it can be broadcast at all.

But it's not a big problem for the DP band. They've already sung Little Royal Song, so this is nothing. They don't even seem to mind making things worse.

Han Jiayin nodded excitedly and loudly encouraged them.

"Give me some more! Haven't you eaten?! Can't you hear me?!"

"hair!!!"

"hair!!!"

The sound grew louder.

Seeing this, some netizens who were drinking water almost spat it out.

The comments scrolled faster.

All question marks.

【? ? ? 】

【? No?? Is there really no normal person left in your DP band?!】

[Following the loud "fuck" over Poland, now the skies over Vienna are filled with countless loud "fucks."]

[Damn it! They're still chasing me over Poland!]

"I like to seek out thrills."

You know what, it's actually quite stress-relieving.

This kind of thing, if the band didn't have at least one lunatic in it, they couldn't pull it off!

"yes!!!"

Take advantage of the peak of your emotions.

Li Can started eating.

Since the show is already a complete mess, there's no need to bother with anything else; just let the live performances do their thing!
The atmosphere had been built up to this point.

It would be a disservice to the audience if I didn't sing my signature song.

With two light taps of the drumsticks, Chen Gang immediately understood, and the signature intro to "Numb" began.

Four musical notes.

With just four notes, the cheers in the entire venue suddenly increased by two orders of magnitude!

Some viewers couldn't contain their excitement and burst into tears.

Lin Feng took over the microphone.

But he only sang half a line of lyrics.

The audience members below the stage sang spontaneously, giving it their all!

Instead of trying to steal the spotlight, Lin Feng even walked around the stage, pointing the microphone at the audience and waving.

The audience grew louder and more excited.

This scene shocked all internet viewers.

(End of this chapter)