Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 401 The stage of music never needs excessive marketing.

Li Can and his group did not spend too much time discussing professional topics on set.

It lasted less than a minute, just a few words.

However, the amount of information conveyed in these few sentences was indeed somewhat overloaded for the audience's brains, as if each sentence was detached from their understanding.

I don't understand, I don't understand at all!

[Can someone with a large penis explain this?]

Music is rational? Huh?!

What does this have to do with antinomies?

【Wait, what is antinomy?!】

The short clip has been watched repeatedly by many netizens.

It was finally decided.

Damn, I really can't understand it.

But since ancient times, great minds have emerged from the barrage of comments.

Soon, viewers offered explanations in the live chat.

[An antinomy, to use a simple but somewhat inappropriate example: you and another person are arguing. They think you are right, and you also think they are right, but your shared understanding has led to a completely contradictory theoretical conflict, which is contradictory when put together.]

[When the same problem is solved using pure logical deduction, two completely opposite conclusions are reached. This situation, which violates the basic logic of the law of contradiction, proves that human rationality is actually limited, and that practice is needed to unify theories.]

This applies to exploring the boundaries of music, because every discipline is built upon boundaries. Exploring boundaries is dangerous; it's extremely easy to fall into a priori illusions. Blindly applying existing logic will likely lead to errors, or even contradictory theoretical phenomena like antinomies.

As for music being rational, that's even simpler. As listeners, music is emotional; we can experience its beauty and expression through synesthesia without understanding its composition and causes. But from the creator's perspective, everything in music follows laws similar to those of natural science; it's a purely rational and abstract process, expressing emotion through reason.

[Roughly speaking, musicians use rational logic to express emotions through composition. However, when they reach a certain point, the complexity of human emotions and feelings makes it difficult to concretize them from a rational perspective. This leads to a dialectical issue in music between rationality and emotion, abstraction and concreteness.]

Because using reason to appreciate more emotional works limits imagination and synesthesia, while using pure emotion to appreciate abstract, rational works leads to a lack of understanding. This relates to the philosophy of music development and dissemination.

Musicians generally agree that music originates from reason and expresses emotion. However, as time goes on, two schools of thought emerge: one abandons emotion and purely pursues reason, and the other completely surrenders to emotion. This is somewhat similar to an antinomy, but not entirely, because while the opposition between reason and emotion exists in music, it is not as severe. That's why Winnie would say it's "similar."

Even if there is an explanation.

Netizens were still a bit confused.

The tip of my brain started to think.

Finally, more and more netizens grasped the key words.

[Regarding "Reaching a Certain Level," what Brother Can means is that most musicians don't reach that level, so it doesn't need to be understood.]

"Rationality can only be ignorance beyond phenomena," but few can truly transcend phenomena.

[I understand. Li Can, with his abstract approach, has chosen to engage in abstract expression.]

I get it now. Who cares why? As long as I enjoy it.

Although DP's performance this time was a bit surreal, I just felt it was incredibly explosive. I can't quite put my finger on why, maybe it's just a matter of feeling.

Holy crap, that guitar really flew away! I get excited just thinking about it.

Am I the only one getting emotional over that trumpet performance before it ended? I couldn't understand it, but for some reason, I felt like tearing up.

If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it.

Netizens are happy to change their mindset.

This is the most basic market reaction.

If a work can move people and make them feel excited, then naturally people will be willing to delve deeper into its motivations.

However, if the work is utterly terrible and completely unacceptable, even if it is described in the most artistic terms, most netizens will not buy it.

The deeper core of the work may not be of that concern.

But that performance, which solidified her status as a guitar goddess, deeply resonated with audiences.

"So, for this performance by DP, you want to express a very complex emotional content through rational and abstract content, while also extending it to a certain extent in terms of philosophical thought. That's why you chose a performance without a lead singer?"

Zheng Jie nodded thoughtfully.

I asked that question instinctively.

After all, the lyrical expression in the final guitar section of "Ego Death" employed many advanced performance concepts.

For example, the extension of noise usage.

Just like many older people still can't quite accept rock music or electronic music.

Many sounds in modern music, taken individually, are indeed pure noise.

Yet, during her performance, Winnie could make even this level of noise sing.

It gives people the same wonderful feeling as when they first come into contact with rock or electronic music.

Even the noise seemed to become pleasant.

In Zheng Jie's view, this is the most powerful skill of a musician - to maximize the meaning of timbre, to turn the mundane into the magical, to transform theoretical rational content into a kind of emotional feeling, and in turn, to guide the return of rationality through emotion.

Unexpectedly.

The next second, Li Can's response was completely beyond what normal people expected, but it was also within the expectations of his longtime fans.

"No, it's because I wanted my girlfriend to show off a bit."

Li Can shook his head honestly, his gaze sincere.

Zheng Jie, whose face was dark, almost believed it.

"I'm the captain, so I make the decisions!"

"??"

Such a conversation was so outrageous that netizens caught off guard couldn't believe what they had just heard.

This is just great.

The audience's still-swirling, unanswered questions were instantly cleared.

What echoes deep in my soul is Li Can's phrase, "pretentious."

【? 】

[What exactly are you saying, Li Can?]

Damn, people can actually laugh when they're extremely speechless.

I never imagined in my life I would hear such an outrageous reason on a variety show.

[I laughed so hard I peed myself! Chan-ge really knows how to make the show interesting.]

[Let My Girlfriend Show Off] [I'm the Captain]

[Li Can: Never mind how outrageous it is, just tell me if your act was successful!]

Netizens were already quite shocked.

But Winnie's next words took this abstract feast to an extraordinary level.

Winnie raised an eyebrow, glanced at Li Can, and then muttered something.

"Only those who are weak are considered to be showing off. I think I'm at least a little bit of a pro, right?"

"6."

Lin Xin couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out the word "6".

It's exactly the same as what the netizens in the bullet comments said.

【6】

【6666】 【Winnie's Chinese is at least at a level 10; this is an angle I didn't expect.】

This young couple made me laugh; they really are a perfect match.

"Damn, that actually makes sense. I'm impressed."

[This isn't just a little bit awesome, it's absolutely awesome, incredibly awesome, damn, it's unbelievably awesome!]

【Winnie! Why are you like this too!】

I originally just wanted to see the wonderful performance again and maybe catch some gossip from backstage.

I never expected to encounter such a scene.

New fans are still scratching their heads, while veteran fans have already started summarizing the "Can Ge Bible".

The backstage content, which lasted only three minutes, delivered an enormous amount of information.

The camera panned to the other side of the lounge, but viewers were clearly still wanting more.

Why was the person replaced?!

I want to keep watching, please don't change the cast!

There was no time to express dissatisfaction.

Next up is Kang Yoo-jin.

Perhaps it's because of the show's unique nature, or perhaps it's because of Li Can's presence, that people unconsciously tend to find things outrageous.

With a bitter expression, Jiang Youzhen was pouring out her grievances to her manager.

He seemed very emotional.

"What can I do? I'm behind Okali in line! Okali! That's Okali!"

"What have I done to deserve this?!"

"I wouldn't even dare say I'm unlucky. I know that you have to practice more to improve your skills, but I feel like this is a problem that can't be solved by just practicing more!"

“I came to this show purely to shed the idol label, but now it’s reversed. Compared to these popularity monsters, I’m not even an idol.”

"Let whoever wants to be the most capable person be it!"

"Am I a musician? No! Forget the show, I can't even understand their conversations! The claim that art students are uncultured is the biggest lie in the entertainment industry!"

Jiang Youzhen's words were very strong.

It's not an act.

The recording happened to be an immediate reaction after the first rehearsal.

After witnessing the incredible battles of gods and immortals, and then experiencing such a spectacle firsthand, even the most composed person might find themselves unable to contain themselves.

A precious and memorable moment of breaking through defenses.

Brother, I understand, I understand perfectly.

[This is seriously not something to laugh at. (doge.jpg)]

Poor Jiang Youzhen, it's hard to say whether this is lucky or unlucky of him.

It's like getting your new car and having it tested, only to find out it's a tunnel boring machine coming from the other side.

Netizens were amused.

In fact, this is not an act by Jiang Youzhen, nor is it an opportunity to create a persona or gain favor.

It can only be said that it was a coincidence.

After all, anyone with a modicum of intelligence would find it hard to be arrogant when sharing the stage with these geniuses, and anyone who has been involved in music for a few years can feel the enormous gap that is truly disheartening.

Even when she said those words, Kang Yoo-jin was very impulsive, which startled her manager.

The conventional thinking behind idol management made the management team feel that this might ruin the image.

The recording and editing of the show were beyond the control of these management teams, to the point that after Kang Yoo-jin acted impulsively, she resigned herself to the fate of the future.

However, netizens' thinking is often the exact opposite of that of idol managers who think they know best.

On the contrary, a perfect persona created through marketing is more likely to be disliked.

Conversely, despite the apparent loss of fans, netizens did not seem to dislike Jiang Youzhen's sudden surge in popularity.

It even attracted some goodwill from casual observers.

After all, idols with such a good sense of self are rare. Compared to arrogance, haughtiness, trying to look cool, or overly formulaic false humility, most casual viewers prefer this kind of genuine vulnerability.

After Jiang Youzhen's shot, it was naturally the turn of the other performers.

Okali's apprehension, Li Jianwei's beaming smile, and Lin Xin's immense pressure are all vividly portrayed to the audience.

Amidst laughter and playful banter.

Each artist designs their own work based on their own ideas, and the backstage preparations, which involve constantly refining the details of their creations, are being showcased to the audience.

That's because Teacher Xi Qing tirelessly optimized every aspect of the timbre.

It was the unknown singer Qianhao who seized the opportunity and worked tirelessly to correct every line of his singing, humbly accepting all the suggestions from his vocal coach.

Furthermore, Zheng Jie repeatedly confirmed the lighting and shadow expression of his stage design, and discussed music with Xie Lang, meticulously explaining the specific meaning of each note.

The variety show aired.

Netizens witnessed the behind-the-scenes story of that god-like stage.

Once the veil of mystery was lifted, netizens gained more perspectives and opinions on the large-scale stage of this variety show.

Immediately following was the exciting official pre-recorded broadcast.

The behind-the-scenes stories of the show transformed into this wonderful stage performance, deeply moving the audience.

Unlike other variety shows that first promise a perfect score but then deliver an 80% result, this one is different.

"The Stage of Kings" doesn't engage in convoluted discussions with the audience, nor does it involve excessive marketing or so-called behind-the-scenes efforts. Instead, it showcases the truly perfect performance first, and only then reveals the behind-the-scenes details in the variety show.

The perception is completely different!
An episode of a variety show goes by very quickly.

The reputation of the show "The Stage of Kings" is soaring.

On the very night the first episode aired, it received a score of 9.9 on Tencent's platform!
This is an extremely impressive score. Looking at music competitions over the years, there have been scores of 9.7, but none of them have scored 9.9.

The quality of the subsequent variety show might drop slightly due to changes in editing and entertainment, but the musical content truly captivated the audience.

Even on Douban, a platform known for its stinginess with scores, "The King's Stage" music variety show has already reached a score of 9.1, delivering a devastating blow to other music variety shows in recent years.

This was an amazing stage, showcasing truly top-notch musical performances. Perhaps some of the pieces were too obscure, or the contestants' abilities were still uneven, making it difficult to reach a truly divine level, but it still exceeded my expectations.

It's clear that China's music scene still has a long way to go to reach the world's top level. Aside from DP, even top-tier music falls short. However, what's surprising is that the gap doesn't seem as large as imagined; at least the gap isn't reflected in basic skill. I look forward to future progress.

You only find out who's been swimming naked when the tide goes out.

"The Stage of Kings" doesn't play tricks; it simply throws out the trump cards and then strips away all the fancy marketing hype.

After all, this group has no shortage of traffic, and they don't need any excessive marketing.

Its very existence represents the pinnacle of musical talent, requiring no embellishment or superfluous additions.

Netizens were moved by this.

Sigh! It really is true that five minutes on stage requires ten years of practice off stage.

Music variety shows are finally starting to improve.

Enjoy the stage, whether you're an audience member or a performer.

(End of this chapter)