Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 411 Yes, this is the Red Stone Theory.

"So simple?"

"now it's right!"

Zheng Jie and the others looked surprised. They had expected something more complicated, but Li Can's answer was unexpectedly simple.

Understanding a work of art is something that can even be considered a high school course.

On the contrary, Xi Qing and Li Jianwei laughed and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Any fancy things are meant to enrich the work. If the main focus is not on the expression of the work itself, then fancy things are meaningless. Putting the cart before the horse is a big taboo. Don't forget what the main thing is."

Li Can pursed his lips and succinctly revealed the truth.

Often, high-level topics and objectives are actually quite simple.

Seeing that Zheng Jie and the others were somewhat stunned, Li Can chuckled.

"Exploring the boundaries of music is not about showing off or displaying knowledge, but about making it sound better, or rather, about enriching the concept of 'sounding good' and enabling it to express more emotions."

The group chatted amongst themselves, with Chen Gang quietly translating between Metal Storm and Okali.

Upon hearing this, Patch started babbling incoherently.

"Exactly. Even though we all like to explore some niche, exotic, or even outrageous content, if the sound quality isn't good enough, it's impossible for it to be brought to the stage."

After Chen Gang gave a brief translation, he turned his gaze to Lin Xin.

"The purpose of commercial music is commercial value, and all extensions of technology and culture are also for the purpose of further developing their commercial value. It's just that there is a sequence. The commercial field lags far behind the academic field in terms of technology and content."

"Of course, this statement is rather crude. To be more precise, the so-called commercial value is actually an external manifestation of dissemination. Things with greater commercial value are often easier to spread. Art is one of the highest forms of human spiritual culture, but the influence of this highest form of culture must ultimately be realized through dissemination."

Communication is a means, not an end; business is a means, not an end.

But whether it's for the personal progress of musicians, or for their impact on and contributions to society, or for promoting the industry and its spirit.

All of these require dissemination to achieve, and commerce is an important channel for dissemination.

Lin Xin nodded thoughtfully.

I've been too fixated on the so-called "art" versus "commerce," and also too preoccupied with the path to skill improvement and the so-called "correct approach."

In reality, there aren't that many rules to follow.

For the sake of the work itself and for the sake of expression, what a performer needs to do is to bring aesthetic expression to the audience. Whether it is flashy, profound, or sophisticated, or emphasizes emotion, it is all essentially based on the characteristics of the work.

Everything else is just an add-on; only the performance of the work itself is the essence.

Reflecting on Li Can's designs for these two stages, Lin Xin felt that her understanding seemed to have deepened.

A high-quality stage is simply about changing the style and interpreting the work in a more expressive way. In other words, the various designs of the performance are essentially just a deconstruction of the work.

The same work, expressed through different designs, conveys completely different thoughts and emotions, and may even deviate from its basic philosophical logic.

This creates a sense of "antinomy," where the same work deconstructs two opposing and diametrically opposed ideas and aesthetic expressions.

The same simple Emmanuel hymn appears in different parts of the film.

It can be a frenzied brainwashing with identical audio and visuals, or it can be satirical by playing on contrast.

The elaborate stage setups, design concepts, expressive methods, and singers' interpretations of different emotions are essentially no different from how movies use visuals and music to create an immersive experience.

With that in mind, Lin Xin spoke quietly.

"So, how do you define the line between seeking novelty, grabbing attention, and pushing boundaries and creating innovative music, Brother Can?"

"There's a huge difference. They're both eating shit, but it depends on how you eat it."

The unexpected example stunned everyone present.

Even Chen Gang, the translator, was visibly stunned.

The originally high-level and professional topic was given no buffer whatsoever, not even a sudden shift.

The next second, it crashed into the most ridiculously deep pit.

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Patch and the others immediately noticed the drastic change in everyone's expressions.

Such obvious shock, astonishment, and disbelief, as if everyone's faces were written all over with "What the hell are you talking about?", it's as if those who couldn't catch it weren't even human.

He immediately asked out of curiosity.

"What is he saying?"

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Chen Gang's vision went black, and the off-the-cuff translation caused Okali and the others to also experience a moment of dizziness.

"He's teaching you how to eat shit."

"What?"

If it doesn't make a sound, it's a blockbuster.

The stunned crowd was completely speechless.

As the most influential band leader, Li Can's influence was evident at this moment.

"If you create an ecological cycle system that extracts all the water, nutrients, and residue from feces, and then decomposes and reuses them with minimal waste, it can continue to serve people. If you add a touch of humor and tell everyone that the principle of an ecological cycle system is self-sufficiency, with minimal consumption of resources and optimized energy consumption, people will just find you very interesting."

"This is called innovation and breakthrough. It may seem like eating shit, and it may not seem that different, but it is actually a progress and breakthrough in human technology. It is very valuable. It may seem strange, but it can truly serve people."

Li Can gently clapped his hands together.

This caused everyone's eyelids to twitch uncontrollably.

"But if you just pick it up and eat it, that's just being a morbid enthusiast. It requires no skill, just immense courage. Not only will it disgust you, but it will also make others vomit. Can such recycling be considered innovative? No matter what banner it's given, it can't hide the fact that it smells bad."

"This is the essential difference between creative breakthroughs and playing with novelty."

"Even though we're both eating shit."

Zheng Jie couldn't hold back anymore.

My mind is filled with the words "eat shit".

Almost as soon as Li Can finished speaking, he blurted out the question.

"What about 'I Am a Reverse Butterfly'?"

"I pulled on purpose. I just wanted to curse. I didn't hide it at all. I pulled when I needed to, and I pushed myself when I needed to."

"6."

Li Can's answer was so fast that Zheng Jie could only manage to utter a single "6".

It sounds reasonable, but it doesn't seem to make any mistakes.

Serious is serious, play is play; we don't pretend to be something we're not, and we don't have a single double standard.

But when such words are spoken with such self-righteousness, it always gives people the feeling that the world has gone mad.

"Can we please stop talking about pooping? We still need to eat later."

Winnie's lips trembled slightly.

As Li Can's woman, I originally thought I had gotten used to Li Can's sudden change of thought.

But given that it was in public and with so many people around, Winnie still felt quite shocked.

It seemed that the previous lively atmosphere had created an urge to start a game together. Instantly, I recalled that when we were playing cards a while ago, Li Can suddenly blurted out, "Which rhythm do you think is smoother?"

Pah! Shrimp head.

When soloing, the more rhythm patterns the better!

"Sister, you..."

Jiang Youzhen and Qian Hao were dumbfounded.

The expression on Winnie's face became much more complicated.

If you don't mention food, no one would think of it, but Winnie's mention of it is like adding fuel to the fire.

Now everyone's stuck with it; the "eating shit" theory is stuck in their heads.

"Alright, alright, let's change the subject. How about we order some food first?"

Li Can smiled and interrupted.

But everyone's expressions didn't improve at all.

Order food?

The more I think about it, the more suspicious those words seem.

"Ah, yes, yes."

Zheng Jie really didn't want to stay on this topic any longer, so he quickly waved and asked his agent to help him book a restaurant.

The group then left the performance venue and headed straight for the hotel.

Just now.

The performance, which had just ended, also began to generate tremendous buzz.

Strip away all the complex strategies and preparations.

Judging from the basic performance, or even just from the superficial liveliness, everyone performed very strongly, even subtly surpassing the stage performance of the first episode.

You know what, you really can't believe it! Inner Mongolian folk songs and rock music actually go really well together!

[It felt so good! I glanced at my dog ​​while the music was playing, and I could tell he wanted to ride me to conquer Europe.]

I got off work very late and couldn't watch the show, so I could only listen to it. As a result, I sped on the bridge and am now paying the fine. I feel that Li Can has to pay the price for me listening to his song.

[Hilarious! Stop bragging! What song could be so exciting? You bastard, come out here and let's have a duel on the grasslands!]

[I was just about to criticize, but then I realized I was getting too caught up in the drama. Are all DP band fans like this?]

[Li Can shouldn't even think about the venue for his next concert; he should just hold a discussion at the Sunshine Mental Hospital.]

[Li Can: When I'm being abstract, you're being abstract too; when I'm being serious, you're still being abstract. Does that mean I'm being serious for no reason?!]

[He can't be serious at all; the filter is too thick, and the persona is too solid.]

The netizens were discussing it enthusiastically, their words revealing excitement and appreciation.

Qi Shaobin, a music producer, was filled with emotion.

Such a vibrant yet pure atmosphere is truly a rare find on the internet.

If it were purely abstract, there would always be idiots who would seriously criticize it, but the quality of Li Can's music is top-notch. If it only had quality, it would always encounter comparisons and extremes, and the more popular it is, the more controversial it becomes. But, by its very nature, abstraction makes up for this.

Furthermore, this show is not just Li Can's stage. On the contrary, Li Can, as the biggest contributor, has a strong presence. He has made the show more diverse and colorful through different musical styles and performances.

Gong Heng evoked a strange sense of emotion, a feeling of the interplay between the new, the middle-aged, and the old.

Li Jianwei represents the strength of the older generation of singers, Zheng Jie and Huang Ya support the performance of mature singers, and even the relatively unfamiliar and amateurish Qian Hao and Jiang Youzhen perform in a way that does not detract from the overall quality.

This made Qi Shaobin even more eager to summarize it.

Because this performance had a huge impact on the industry.

【"The Stage of Kings," a very low-class name, but quite the opposite of its name】

It truly achieves "irreplaceable" status, setting a benchmark, representing a high standard, and serving as an example.

I don't know if this will truly be the ceiling, a height that's hard to reach again, but I do know that if any future music variety show can produce one or two performances at the level of "The King's Stage," it will be enough to be considered legendary.

After the initial enthusiasm faded, it became apparent that the performances—some obscure, some unconventional, some sensational, and some rehearsals and breakthroughs—were all equally精彩 (brilliant/wonderful).

Previously, when experimental music was mentioned, I thought of so-called high-end art that was 99% of the market just a marketing ploy, and audiences could only think of it as harsh, disgusting, and completely incomprehensible.

But this time? I saw countless echoes of experimental music or musical performance rehearsals on stage, yet they didn't mention them at all. The performance they presented was surprisingly enjoyable to watch.

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Qi Shaobin took a deep breath.

During his youth, Qi Shaobin had the privilege of attending Professor Xu Qing's master class.

It might sound a bit far-fetched, and it might seem like I'm just trying to exaggerate, but Qi Shaobin is indeed Li Can's junior brother, albeit as an outer disciple within the outer sect.

Of course, he would pay more attention to Li Can than other musicians, and implicitly, he would also have a greater fondness for him.

It is precisely because of this relationship.

After seeing Li Can's efforts to change the music industry, I felt an urge to follow suit.

If music is to return to its artistic essence, that is really difficult. Musicians have more than just dreams; they inevitably need to make a living from their industrial works.

But to say that musical performance should return to its essence...

Qi Shaobin was practically the first to raise his hand in agreement.

After a brief moment of thought, Qi Shaobin decided to follow along!
Why do people go to music performances? Is it to see your favorite stars?

Yes, but that's not the main point. Many people watch live music performances because they appreciate the completely different feel compared to studio recordings. If live performances also become artificial, the impact on the industry will be extremely negative.

[A truly live performance, a divine stage spectacle, exposed the true colors of many over-packaged celebrities.]

As a performer, sincerity and talent are both indispensable!

The words were not harsh.

But there is criticism.

Qi Shaobin's summary has just been released.

Then a spectacular scene began to appear in the comments section.

A head-to-head list of singers in the entertainment industry!

As a moderator, Qi Shaobin might not name names directly or make any definitive statements.

But netizens have absolutely no concerns.

If the performance is successful, the topic will be brought up again, and then the relentless criticism will naturally begin.

Without comparison, there is no harm. The best comparison, and the one that generates the most buzz, is actually between Jiang Youzhen and Wei Cheng, both of whom are idols.

Yes, the long-absent act of desecrating a corpse has been staged yet again.

The topic went viral.

Wei Cheng, who was initially relieved that the negative publicity was gradually fading after her efforts in public relations, broke down completely.

"Fuck you, again?! Why me again?! Why?!"

(End of this chapter)