Chapter 5 "Friendship Years"(1/2)
Recording scene.
Director Xu Zongze looked at the monitor, picked up the walkie-talkie and began to issue various instructions. When each band came on stage one by one to perform, he suddenly turned his head and stared at the assistant director with wolf-like eyes: "Did Han Sen run away?
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The assistant director quickly said: "No! I sent people to keep an eye on him and stay backstage to prevent him from running away."
Xu Zongze said indifferently: "Keep an eye on him, he is a time bomb. When the Candy Band is finished performing, Han Sen will be put on the stage immediately. He will be eliminated early and end early, which will save you and me from worrying."
The assistant director picked up the script, looked at it, and nodded vigorously: "I understand, I'll make arrangements right away."
Xu Zongze focused his attention on the stage again, but in his mind he began to imagine what would happen when Han Sen came on stage.
How can we compare a performance with just one person?
I heard that you will also perform solo?
Ridiculous, ridiculous.
All the other bands had gone through pre-game rehearsals, but this band, Jinghong, was the only band that, not to mention their absence, was rumored to be disbanding just after advancing to the top eight.
The agency also called the program team to inform them that they were withdrawing from the competition. What do you think of TVB?
Come when you want and leave when you want?
Today, even if you are so scared that you wet your pants, you still have to go on stage and give an explanation to the audience.
Xu Zongze felt indifferent in his heart.
At first, he was very optimistic about the band Jinghong. Although their talent was average, the key members each had their own characteristics and outstanding looks, and they were able to capture a large number of female fans.
Therefore, when the program was broadcast, Jinghong Band's broadcast share was guaranteed through editing.
As a result, the popularity of Jinghong Band has always been one of the best in the show. Even Xu Zongze felt that Jinghong Band must be among the top three.
But now, when such a commotion occurs, the efforts of the program team will be wasted.
Moreover, such a thing is very rare in the entire history of "Hong Kong Star".
Xu Zongze couldn't afford to embarrass this person. He treated this show like a child. How could he bear the scribblings of others? In a fit of anger, he directly made harsh words to Miracle Company: If Jinghong Band misses this promotion competition, then the relationship between the two parties will be worse in the future.
cooperation will be stalled indefinitely.
Compared with regional behemoths like TVB, Zhai Wenjun is still a bit underwhelming.
So they immediately sent people to recall the members of the Jinghong Band.
Unfortunately, except for Han Sen, no one else could be contacted. Among them, Ge Qingqi and Zhong Juntao have left Xiangjiang, while Wu Yu and Han Sen's mobile phones have been turned off.
Manager Zhao Yixin squatted at the door of Han Sen's house many times before bringing Han Sen back.
Although there was only one person, he finally gave the program team an explanation.
According to director Xu Zongze, Jinghong Band will either succeed in promotion or fail in promotion. There is no third option.
As for the so-called insider rumors about the withdrawal, Xu Zongze also heard about it, but he didn't take it seriously and didn't want to investigate in detail. Whether it was Jinghong Band or other bands, Xu Zongze was just a tool here.
What kind of fairness and justice do commercial programs require?
Ratings are king!
Backstage, lounge.
Han Sen lightly strummed the guitar strings and silently practiced familiar fingering techniques.
The sound of the music was calm and windy for a while, and like a violent storm for a while, which made Zhao Yixin, who was sitting on the sofa, stunned for a while.
I even had an incredible thought:
"Would this kind of music be more effective if played by a band?"
The more he listened, the more incredible he felt, especially the smooth, familiar and skillful fingering, which made Zhao Yixin instantly admire Han Sen.
"When did this guy practice so smoothly?"
You know, Han Sen is positioned as the lead singer in Jinghong Band.
Occasionally, I work part-time as a bass or guitar player.
Although he can play many instruments, Han Sen's performance does not actually have his own unique style. Instead, he looks like an amateur. Many times he seems to be a little constrained and unable to let go.
But now, Han Sen closed his eyes and plucked the strings with his fingers, as if he was an unparalleled master.
That guitar not only had the sound of piano, but also the sound of drums. A series of operations seemed to be playing tricks in his hands.
"I'm so good at pretending. I don't know how long I have been practicing in private..."
Zhao Yixin muttered something, and finally couldn't help but ask amid the sound of music: "This song...did you write it?"
Han Sen ignored him.
The more Zhao Yixin listened, the more he felt itchy, but when he saw Han Sen's indifferent attitude, he kept silent.
At this moment, there was a faint feeling of regret in his heart.
If that incident hadn't happened, maybe Jinghong Band would really be able to win the Hong Kong Star Championship...
But now, it's too late to say anything.
On a one-man stage, there is little hope of advancement.
Just look at those bands playing on the TV broadcast.
Everyone seemed to regard this place as the Great Hall of the People. Each one was full of momentum, majestic and fully in the state, as if they were rushing to win the championship.
Look at the lifeless Han Sen who closed his eyes and said nothing...
"A shabby look on his face."
Zhao Yixin snorted, leaned back on the sofa and played with his mobile phone.
…
At this moment, on the stage.
The Candy Band of Miracle Company is singing.
Lead singer Feng Shaolun's heart-rending shouts demonstrated his punk style, but unfortunately the audience didn't seem to accept this style, and everyone was indifferent.
The aesthetics of this world are completely oriental. No matter what skin color the audience is in the audience, they are not very interested in foreign musical elements. Although Feng Shaolun sang heart-breakingly on stage, the final score given by the judges was not at all as good as those
Gao is a very Chinese-style player.
Punk emphasizes a kind of decadent rock and roll. The indifference and absurdity of the world make the punks feel useless, so they turn to the music world and use the impactful music and messy drumbeats to express their thoughts and their feelings for the world.
Scream, find your worth there instead of in the real world.
A simple summary: the world is absurd and life is painful.
It is very popular with a small number of people nowadays.
Compared with Jinghong, a band from the same company that emphasizes passion and love, Candy Band's decadent style seems to have lost popularity.
"Next, please invite Jinghong Band to appear and bring an original song - "Friendship Years"!"
The host made the announcement, and there was a huge round of applause and cheers.
It can be seen that the popularity that Jinghong Band has accumulated before is very good.
The girls at the scene were so surprised that they had tears in their eyes, and they all waved support flags with the word "Jinghong" written on them.
However, when people looked closely, they found that there was only one person on the stage, alone.
"Han Sen?"
"He's the only one?"
"Where is Ge Qingqi? Neither Zhong Juntao nor Wu Yu are here?"
"what's the situation?"
The whole audience burst into exclamations.
Han Sen walked to the stage, plugged in the pickup on his guitar, then patted the microphone on the stand in front of him, and said a few words. After the scene quieted down, he said: "Hello everyone, I am Han Sen from Jinghong Band.
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There was slight silence for a few seconds.
The next moment, the sound of the piano sounded, and Han Sen's fingering seemed to be touching people's heartstrings. The emotions slowly brought to him were not melancholy or irritable, but only affectionate memories.
He wants to tell every friend who has met before that this song is for you.
"The lost time is scattered in the wind
It’s as if I can’t remember to face it again
You are accompanying me in my wandering days
We'll meet again if we are destined..."
The song was melancholy, with a touch of sadness, which was completely different from the previous inspirational and enthusiastic songs. It immediately made the audience sit upright.
The hoarse tone seemed to bring everyone back to the scene when all members of the Jinghong Band first took the stage.
To be continued...