Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 397 She's practically the goddess of cranking!
It didn't take long.

It was just a soft breath.

Just as Zheng Jie and Lin Xin realized.

After releasing the pressure, in order to make the performance perfect, there will inevitably be a process of increasing the pressure.

The boost method chosen by the band Devil Power is to highlight the electric guitar.

This will solidify Winnie's status as a guitar goddess, and not just a guitar queen!

The clear guitar layers are simulated by Chen Gang's keyboard.

The lights changed again at the same time.

The soft yellow light cast a warm glow, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a bright paradise. Even the colors seemed to carry a touch of warmth.

Winnie took off both electric guitars.

He then picked up the third one.

Not only has the shape of the electric guitar changed, but its tone has also been altered.

Different models of electric guitars have their own preferred playing styles and techniques.

The piano I changed this time has a completely different tone, but the most important difference is its tremolo arm!

When the performance, representing different reflections of the self, came to an end, it seemed to inform the audience that they would soon face the death of their own selves, and they would either accept it or rewrite it.

Those were guitar long notes designed with a unique tone, but in the sustain, Winnie's precise grip on the whammy bar, a hook, a pull, a lift, and a release.

The sound is altered by changing the bridge, but not for fancy virtuosity. The timbre changed by the tremolo bar is perfectly applied to the score, and the changes produced by the tremolo bar are so precise and delicate.

The expressions of both the audience and the singers backstage changed.

The camera faithfully recorded everything.

It was a furrowed brow and bared teeth expression, as if he were inhaling cold air through his teeth.

This guitar tone and twisting and turning seem like a process of sublimation and reshaping. It sounds like a kind of twisted pain, but it also generates a kind of vitality through the ascending scale.

Finally, with the escalating drumbeats, the emotional peak of the melody is about to arrive.

With a twisting motion, Winnie lifted the guitar, and after the tremolo arm swept across the strings twice, she subtly and visually raised the bridge twice in succession through the tremolo arm!
"Woo~~!"

"Zizi!"

"Ouch!"

Such an explosive performance is unprecedented. Even people who know nothing about rock or electric guitar will be captivated by this musical expression.

Because at this point, the guitar is no longer just the sound of a guitar; under the skillful control of the tremolo arm, the guitar even begins to sing.

[Holy crap!! Everyone stand up!]

Holy crap, what kind of power is this?!

Those two moves were absolutely brilliant, holy crap, so satisfying!

This level of control is truly astounding.

I would call him the god of ancient Greece who controlled the crank handle!

This is so rock and roll, holy crap! So this is what rock and roll is all about!

[Damn, that music, that performance, it was absolutely amazing! You couldn't get this feel off without having a few drinks!]

Between these two rubbing motions on the strings.

The view suddenly zoomed out to a panoramic view, and at the same time, the projection screen began to change, and the lighting also changed to a slightly darker, cooler tone.

Combined with the cosmic starry sky projected onto the screen, the gently shimmering cool-toned lighting resembles the aurora borealis.

The passionate guitar sound waves rose and spun like a song, as if drifting aimlessly in the universe.

"hiss"

The sound engineer had completely lost control of his facial expressions.

Hearing this scene again filled me with immense excitement.

This is what I mentioned to the director before, "sour"—this guitar playing is absolutely teeth-grinding!
Meanwhile, the director, who had successfully switched the camera, also felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, as if his soul had left the heavens.

"It's so cool!"

This is an ultimate display of timing and exquisite teamwork.

It was also an unforgettable, top-notch stage performance.

The integrated stage, centered on philosophical themes, interprets these themes through music, while simultaneously embracing all the lights and scenery, truly achieving the ultimate live performance.

Only abstract ideas can unleash imagination and have richer imagery. Such designs have a very low lower limit, far less than the guaranteed minimum of visual content, but at the same time, the upper limit they can extend to far exceeds the stage of visual content.

The brilliance was fleeting.

Soon, the dream ended, and the person woke up.

The stage, which resembled a galaxy, was devoid of superfluous starlight projections and aurora transformations.

The cool tones become flat, while at the same time, it seems as if a warm light is rising.

When projected onto the screen, the morning scene, like the rising sun, seems to symbolize rebirth.

The music faded, as if everything had become background noise.

At the center of the warm light source was Chen Gang.

Above the keyboard, the tone is simulated as "trumpet".

That gentle trumpet, after its masterful performance, not only soothed the emotional expression but also reached a sublime level once again.

As the trumpet faded away.

The stage lights also quickly dimmed without hesitation, gradually fading until no one could be seen anymore.

At this point, the audience, as if waking from a dream, realized that the performance was over.

"Fuck!!!"

"Ouch!"

Amidst the applause and cheers, there was a hint of disbelief.

The audience looked at each other, some even questioning their own existence, wondering what they had just heard, feeling as if they had just woken from a dream.

"Holy crap?! Where's the lead singer?!"

"Huh? Nobody's singing? That's it?!"

"Huh? I haven't heard enough!"

"Holy crap, what kind of illusion is this?!"

"Oh my god, I feel like I have so much to say right now, but I don't know what to say."

This was true both on-site and in the live chat.

Amazement, disbelief, and disbelief caused by this unique performance.

This was an adventure completely outside of our understanding.

Whether they only listen to pop songs or are seasoned veterans of niche music, most of them are still in shock, amazed that "music can be played like this."

[Holy crap! That's insane! With that kind of strength, anyone he kicks would die!]

Holy crap, this is incredible! Who's ever seen a show like this before?!

I almost cried listening to it. I didn't understand the lyrics, but I was inexplicably moved, as if I were being reborn.

The drumbeats transitioning to a march rhythm are incredibly energetic and powerful; it truly feels like a rebirth.

[This is truly evil, brothers! I was always worried that their music would gradually become more commercial and mainstream, losing its depth and sophistication, but I never expected them to teach me such a harsh lesson.]

【I don't understand!】

【I don't understand it either! But for some reason, it sounds so good!!】

[Avant-garde, so avant-garde, please give us more!] Do audiences really not accept music that's too ahead of its time?

the answer is negative.

For most listeners, the breadth and compatibility of their music listening is extremely high.

What people care about is whether it sounds good or not.

Musical style, technique, arrangement, all sorts of attempts—listeners don't care; their first impression is the most important.

This stage combines audiovisual elements, and even if the content is difficult to grasp, it is enough to conquer the audience with its superficial expression. Once you get a bit of the information, it's an even more enjoyable experience.

Especially fans of the band DP, or some rock music enthusiasts.

I was incredibly excited after hearing this piece of music.

What are the listeners most afraid of?
It's definitely not that you, the performer, want to break new ground or try something cutting-edge.

It's not a good thing, it's an inhumane mess.

Clearly, DP's attempts are radical, with a wide range of styles and performances that are quite unexpected. Yet, they have retained their musicality and pleasingness exceptionally well, making it difficult to evoke negative feelings.

A fission-like trajectory, seemingly avant-garde but actually retro Renaissance-style expression.

After listening to it, the audience who grasped the deeper logic smiled with relief and began to understand why the song didn't have a lead singer.

Lyrics are never the most important element in music.

There are lyrics, that's a song, but songs only make up a small part of music.

What's truly important is the singing; singing is the crucial element in conveying auditory information.

A song doesn't necessarily need lyrics, but it does need to be sung.

People love to hum along. Many folk songs don't have actual lyrics; they're just simple "ai-hai-yo," and some are even chanted.

Lyrics can express substantial stories and concrete emotional images, but they can also restrict the extension of imagination in abstract content.

In "Ego Death," the vocal parts are played on a rocking guitar.

in contrast.

Such abstract expressions become more limited when accompanied by lyrics that express concrete emotions or meanings; without lyrics, the space for appreciation is expanded.

The interpretation of ideas expressed in the work also resonated deeply with these viewers.

There is no excessive self-expression or overemphasis on independence. In fact, the coordination and transition between musical sections, as well as the changes in technique, are very smooth. Even the experimental scales follow a numerical pattern, and the pattern is "the masses".

On this basis, the changes in musical phrases, the switching of different guitar timbres, and the different techniques displayed all emphasize individuality.

This seems to be an explanation of finding a balance within oneself, achieving reconciliation between the "self" and the "common people".

Just as unusual chords can shine in a whole, even strange melodies can complement each other, and even rhythms of completely different styles can be interspersed with different energies.

The world changes, thoughts change, and music changes.

Especially in the final section with the rocking guitar, the drum rhythm unexpectedly transforms into a march, with a clear and bright sense of unstoppable momentum. Combined with the morning-themed stage design, it feels like a powerful rebirth.

This may be a beautiful fantasy.

Having a sense of self, but also being able to express one's unique self without affecting others, and even benefiting others.

Inclusivity and being inclusive, differences and convergence, individuality and the masses can transform from opposition to harmony and mutually enhance each other.

This might be the solution to the dependency problem.

Such works have excited many viewers who want to share them, including many professionals, and many others who want to analyze and dissect such profound works.

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Zheng Jie and Lin Xin exchanged a glance.

Laughed.

As some audience members have said, in this kind of performance, whoever gets kicked would die.

Zheng Jie has already started thinking about who he should face in his next match.

It can't possibly be an evil force; this force is far too evil.

"Think positively, Brother Jie. What if you don't get kicked?"

Lin Xin chuckled and said "what if," only to be met with a big eye roll from Zheng Jie.

"Don't joke around, if this kick fails, it will truly be the end of the world."

"."

Lin Xin smiled but didn't say anything, though there was a hint of worry in her expression.

After all, the things Devil Power did this time were too bizarre, so Lin Xin couldn't help but consider the issue of whether it would be acceptable to them.

As Zheng Jie said.

If such a performance still fails to succeed, then something serious is indeed going to happen.

If DP's unorthodox methods don't work, then no one else should try them either. This will affect future business logic. Consequently, without new attempts, music will eventually die and will be mass-produced at the lowest aesthetic standards. At the same time, the standards will continue to be lowered, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water. By the time you realize something is wrong, it will be too late.

But Zheng Jie had absolutely no worries.

After all, he's a veteran; he entered the industry earlier than Lin Xin, and he has a more open-minded perspective on many things.

The low acceptance of niche music doesn't mean that people can't tell the difference between good and bad; it just means that many people don't make a conscious effort to listen to it.

It's like taking the globally popular "Ode to Joy" as an example.

Perhaps few music lovers listen to this every day, and some may even go a long time without listening to it, but when they suddenly listen to it, the shock and emotion are undeniable. No normal music lover would compare it to a popular song they usually enjoy listening to, let alone think it is inferior to popular songs.

As for musical aesthetics, acceptance, or market demand, there's even less to worry about.

How many listeners did we have before? How many listeners do we have now?

While cultural standards vary, overall they are improving year by year.

New listeners may not accept it, but they will eventually become old listeners. As they listen more and more, their demands will naturally increase, and once those demands increase, the market will also change its needs.

In Zheng Jie's view.

We don't need any strong stimulus; having DP Band leading the way is enough. The present situation is the best we can be.

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After Li Can and the others stepped off the stage, they had satisfied smiles on their faces.

He glanced at Okali and noticed that the little girl looked a bit aggrieved.

"You really want to beat us to death!"

Okali almost lost her composure.

Thinking he was despicable enough, he hired an international choreographer and the Masked J dance troupe, using a song from Li Can's album that had achieved good results, and even put in extremely high-intensity training and design for it.

But to my surprise, I miscalculated. I had expected DP Band to use any means necessary, but I never thought they would be this wicked.

This is incomparable; they're not even on the same level.

"Hehe, go for it, Dalili!"

"thank you!"

The matter has come to this, and it is useless to say more.

Okali's gaze sharpened, and she instantly got into focus.

They led the dance troupe towards the stage.

It looks like he's really going all out and wants to unleash his full power.

Jiang Youzhen didn't dare to look, Lin Xin was thinking about other things, Li Jianwei was smiling and looking forward to the next performance, and Huang Ya had been staring at Jiang Youzhen from the very beginning.

If this performance were even slightly more competitive, seeing Okali in her current state, most of the second group would probably be unable to sleep.

(End of this chapter)