Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 468 A truly symphonic rock performance!

"Does this make sense?"

The artists in the audience stared at each other in disbelief.

Lin Xin and Zheng Jie sat together, looking at each other, their expressions shifting.

It's impossible to tell whether this was designed or a random expression.

But it doesn't matter anymore anyway.

Drinking grape juice freely is rare, but not unheard of.

it's good now.

Li Can did it too!
Take a sip of sweet grape juice to replenish your energy; the sugar seeps in and is broken down into energy.

Li Can hammered even harder.

It wasn't very powerful, but the movements were noticeably more agile.

"Good heavens! I was like, good heavens! A nuclear-powered drummer? This is clearly grape juice powered. When other people drink alcohol, I think it's just a gimmick, but when he drinks, it makes me feel like his performance is going even smoother?!"

Zhong Liang was dumbfounded.

The agent, Sister Wen, was visibly shocked.

"Brother Can has really sacrificed so much for art, Sister Wen, do you think there's any chance for me?"

"You didn't, shut up, don't talk nonsense, that's not allowed, that's enough!"

Sister Wen's hair stood on end, and her gaze toward Zhong Liang held a hint of danger.

It seemed to be covered with the words, "He's so awesome, you dare break his legs."

"I was just saying."

Zhong Liang gave an awkward smile.

I understand the logic.

but.
"DP band is so talented, they're really talented."

as predicted.

The fans were laughing hysterically.

Amidst a sea of ​​question marks in the live chat, a few comments appeared saying "Not a bro?".

[I'm speechless. This is ridiculous! Lin Feng can create this kind of drama even when he's not singing, right?]

[DP band's internal bullying confirmed: If you don't sing, they'll serve me a bottle of alcohol]

【Seriously, how can he play so steadily while drinking here?!】

As it turns out, stage performance is more important than any fancy tricks; when you have real talent, there's no room for criticism.

The difference between doing fancy tricks and actually doing the job is simply whether or not you've done your job properly.

If you lose your rhythm while drinking, and your performance falls apart and becomes very stiff, you will surely be nailed to the pillar of shame.

But Li Can was extremely cruel.

There are bands in the audience, and drummers backstage preparing for other performances.

He glanced at Li Can, then thought about himself.

If you can’t learn, you can’t learn.

While performing the tricks, he accurately hits the small, staccato beats, and it's also full of tonal variations.

Let alone just drinking a sip of grape juice, you could bring a coffee machine on stage and do it all without hesitation.

The atmosphere among the artists in the audience was very lively.

Those familiar with Li Can and the DP band even have the feeling that "their live performances are more natural".

After all, they treat the stage like their home, so how could it not feel natural to drink grape juice so casually?

Especially since Lin Feng was the one holding the wine bottle, it solved the potential awkwardness for the lead singer during a purely instrumental performance.

Of course, the addition of grape juice along the way wasn't entirely eye-catching.

Only in the transition zone between guitar and piano, where there are only drum beats, is there a perfectly timed embellishment.

As the main themes of Chen Gang and Winnie shifted, the audience's attention returned to the two of them.

The rock version of "Canon" is coming to an end.

Winnie let out a long breath, tossed her hair, and began to walk toward the final closing ceremony.

When the last note fell, I felt much better.

Amid cheers, Winnie, guitar in hand, walked toward the drum set.

Li Can, who had stopped drumming, surprisingly took the grape juice from the wine boy Lin Feng quite naturally and handed it to Winnie so that she could also replenish her fluids.

The audience laughed even harder.

Upon seeing this, the designer in charge of lighting control backstage suddenly realized the truth and slapped himself on the forehead.

"Damn it, I knew it! Why is their lighting design all based on music signals? Turns out they have their own work to do!"

In terms of lighting coordination, there are actually three common approaches in the industry.

The first type is light-driven, where the countdown begins only after the lights are turned on, and a clear countdown sound will be heard in the earpiece.

The second method involves a countdown signal taking the lead, with the lights and stars working together; this requires more skill.

Li Can is undoubtedly the third type, whose primary focus is on musical performance.

There was no countdown sound in the in-ear monitors, only a very weak bass feedback from the other instruments played by my teammates, which were set to 1. There wasn't even a metronome.

The lighting needs to be coordinated with the start of the music.

The signal anchor points are a few fixed musical points that will appear, and then variations are made.

It sounds difficult, and it is indeed difficult. It requires the lighting technician to understand musical performances and possess considerable ability. Such a lighting technician is actually not easy to talk to.

There are only two situations in which the lighting technician might cooperate.

Add money.

Or strong enough.

The lighting technician understood.

The reason we made the lighting effects follow the music was simply because they had a lot of unexpected things coming up, and plans couldn't keep up with changes!

Although the performance was stopped.

But the stoppage was not long.

While Winnie and Li Can were replenishing their fluids, a clear tapping sound could be heard from the very back of the center of the stage.

As the light drew nearer, it created a path leading directly to the grand piano.

"Ding, ding ding ding."

Chen Gang played a five-note melody on the piano, but stopped very quickly.

The artists' voices were much lower; the performance wasn't over yet, and everything changed very quickly.

Was Winnie and Li Can's interaction really just for show?
That's not actually the case.

Because, in a fleeting moment, on the other side, Lin Feng moved the entire mixing console and MIDI keyboard to Chen Gang's left.

Yes, although it may seem abstract upon closer inspection, in reality, the entire group on stage is in a state of "movement" in terms of overall visual experience. The foreshadowing of the event not ending is very strong, and the preparation for the transition is not too abrupt or eye-catching.

The interaction between Li Can and Winnie effectively diverted some attention without being overly dramatic or drawing all the focus. Even many artists in the audience didn't notice that this was actually splitting the attention, preventing everyone from focusing on a single point.

And just right.

It was during this process.

The words "Nemo" appeared on the background screen.

This further diverted the audience's attention.

This seemingly casual transition actually hides quite a few subtle ideas.

Although the music stopped, the overall atmosphere smoothly transitioned into the performance rhythm of the next piece.

Chen Gang stopped after five notes.

Open MIDI.

Play the five notes again.

The difference this time was that the entire musical phrase was played very smoothly.

Backstage, out of sight of the audience, the lighting director was completely energized.

Suddenly, to everyone's surprise, there was no build-up after this musical passage.

In an instant, the lights brightened, and pillars of fire rose around the stage, igniting the entire cool-toned stage.

The drum kit, guitar, and bass burst forth without warning, igniting the atmosphere as if a pillar of fire had suddenly risen into the air.

Holy crap! Holy crap! This feels familiar?!

[This is absolutely amazing!]

Even the number of comments that could keep up with this pace was very small.

In a brief burst of sound, the previously designed high-heeled footsteps were officially unveiled.

Han Jiayin, the lead singer of the band DP!
Unlike the suits she wore when she entered, she changed into a gorgeous court-style gown with a navy blue base and black patterns before the performance.

With a reserved demeanor, he extended his left hand to greet the band, holding the microphone in his right, and walked across the stage from the center to the very center of the band. The formation seemed very different at that moment, yet perfectly harmonious.

As the heart of the band, Li Can was at the very back, with the piano and lead vocals in the middle.

The bass and guitar had somehow moved to the front left and right sides.

As the song began, the rhythm of the entire stage was coordinated.

This is me forever
One of the lost ones.

The rich, deep tones of the vocals, combined with the opulent, dark, courtly attire.

Combined with a cool-toned base and warm-toned lighting for focused illumination.

An epic feel and a dark, sacred sense wash over you.

The fans are really excited now.

The combination of bel canto and rock seems to have created a more colorful new style. Evil forces seem to have a vague manifestation at this moment, as if heresy has replaced the mainstream!
Below the stage, Lin Xin showed a look of surprise followed by realization.

He excitedly shouted to Zheng Jie beside him.

"No wonder it's 'Nemo'! I was wondering who Nemo was, but it turns out he's the 'Unknown Person' from the Oxford Dictionary!"

"?"

Zheng Jie was taken aback. Seeing Lin Xin hesitate, he realized that the intense atmosphere at the scene was making communication difficult, so he immediately picked up his phone and searched for something.

I can't believe I actually found it!

Nemo = lost ones! In Old Latin, it means "no one," someone who is lost in identity, thought, and sense of belonging.
As described at the beginning of the lyrics.

[The eternal me, a nameless person.]

Suddenly.

The electric guitar's musical brilliance has increased dramatically.

The booming riff is accompanied by beautiful vocal singing, like a hidden passion erupting rapidly!
Oh! How I wish
For soothing rain”

How I long for a comforting storm.

Accompanied by Han Jiayin's very reserved posture, it was as sacred as singing a hymn or reciting a prayer.

Only the sound waves of a distorted electric guitar convey emotion, carrying a hint of rebellion.

This contrast makes the imagery in the poem impactful.

"A symphonic poem?!"

Zheng Jie and Lin Xin looked at each other again.

My heart was churning.

It has been upgraded from bel canto rock to opera rock, which belongs to the hall of fame!
The symphony of musical instruments, the interweaving of elements, and the expression of poetry seem to represent another level of design!
The two realized it.

In this work, it seems that everyone will be the protagonist, and this is definitely not a simple performance.

Having achieved such a symphonic level, the two were convinced that the dramatic conflict inherent in opera would lie in the following scenes.

as predicted!

The piano rang out clearly.

At this moment, Han Jiayin and Chen Gang, who are in the very center, are intertwined with piano and bel canto in the rock music, reminiscent of art songs.

My flower
withered between the pages two and three”

Available in the next second.

The electric guitar and bass continued to roar!

It was as if the piano was being submerged by a wave.

However, an undercurrent seemed to be stirring up specks, which turned out to be the submerged piano.

The layering is done so exquisitely that it's impossible to predict who will be the main character in the next second!

The song continued.

The piano seemed to have disappeared, but Chen Gang did not stop.

A string ensemble played on the MIDI keyboard.

It may seem unremarkable, but it is the soul of the operatic epic.

"Nemo my name for evemore"

Han Jiayin's singing and the subtlety of the music seemed to signal the end.

But just as Han Jiayin's voice was about to fade away...

Chen Gang seized the opportunity and continued to build texture with the strings on the MIDI keyboard.

With its pre-designed tone options, play an ascending syllable as ethereal and sacred as a harp.

The next moment, the electric guitar and bass roared out again.

Two period-like musical notes appeared alternately, as if foreshadowing something.

With two dramatic and memorable scenes, the protagonist changes again!

Winnie and Zhao Ze moved closer to the center from the left and right sides of the stage, while Han Jiayin stepped back slightly. Her singing and harmonies, which were far from the microphone, were just at the edge of the sound pickup area, forming a left-right encirclement with Chen Gang's string MIDI.

That is a guitar kingdom built on the heavy bass lines.

The camera pans to Winnie, driven by the vibrations of the bass.

A dynamic movement swiftly and precisely positions the instrument from the headstock to the bottom of the fingerboard.

Intense vibrato and tapping instantly establish the musicality of the guitar solo.

The soaring notes excited fans, who exclaimed that the familiar DP band had reappeared in unfamiliar works!

Holy crap, that solo!

[The bass line is already off the charts, and it's taking off along with the guitar—it's like a two-seater fighter jet!]

[This bass is so powerful, the incredibly low notes are all ignited by the guitar.]

[So awesome!!]

This is a brilliant, concise solo, without any unnecessary dragging.

Many viewers even felt that it wasn't enough.

But when the song started again, Winnie and Zhao Ze walked back to their left and right sides, while Han Jiayin had already placed the microphone on the stand, put her hands together on her upper abdomen, tilted her head slightly, and started singing again.

The guitar and bass disappeared.

The stage seemed to fall silent once again.

Nemo sailing home,

Nemo letting go”

Accompanied by softly sung songs.

The clear piano notes are like twinkling stars.

The focus shifted once again from guitar and bass to piano and lead vocals.

It felt as if I had entered a serene and otherworldly realm.

It seems, just as the song describes, that a nameless person, lost and directionless, is wandering in a sea of ​​nothingness.

But next second.

As Li Can slammed down the bass drum, it seemed as if he had found his direction, and the booming bass line, accompanied by the guitar riff, surged forth once again like a chariot.

Oh, how I wish

The audience became even more excited.

Even though the venue was filled with celebrities, there were still excited shouts everywhere.

"Oh oh oh!!!"

Han Jiayin's singing became increasingly ethereal, and the music gradually faded.

The texture, imbued with the atmosphere of classical art, still exudes a constant ambiance.

A band, a poem.

Instruments, vocals, personal expression, and fluctuating emotions.

Intertwined, they create the ultimate symphonic operatic rock.

The fans' excitement was fully expressed in the live chat.

[Damn! Their fighting strength is still increasing!]

Who else?!

This is DP! There are always unexpected surprises!

[Damn, I'm so excited! The performance was explosive, and it wasn't just on the surface; the artistry was absolutely top-notch!]

[Sister is too elegant! Brother is too hot-tempered!]

[A piano duet, rock music expressing classicism, contemporary opera—what a brilliant idea!]

[A group of classical artists truly electrified music.]

(End of this chapter)