Chapter 82 Care
[So you still remember the password of this account! I bought the new album, listened to the new songs, and went to the live performance. In other words, can Meng Yu write less lyrics and more music in the future? 】
It seems that he is quite resentful about the lyrics, and he even attached a picture of the actual album, and his complaints are well-founded.
[This is the first time I see someone being stopped from writing a song, and it is not possible unless they sing it themselves. Do you want to ask other songwriters if they agree? I don't know how much sales this output contributed. If one person bought one copy, the band would have become famous overnight. Would they still need to eat steamed buns? 】
I have grasped Meng Yu's key point. Eating steamed buns, no, supporting the works is the basis for continuing to create.
[Wait...new song?] Cooperate with Lin Chiran? Please reveal more! I have memorized the song we collaborated on before, so I’m looking forward to it. 】
"Escape" is the first collaboration between Wax&Wane and Meng Yu. Although there were some subtle incidents during the production process, the quality of the song has always been well received and is highly praised among Grey Vertigo fans.
Fans who are familiar with Meng Yu's style have a deeper understanding of it. "Escape" reflects Meng Yu's personal style, but in terms of arrangement, production, vocal interpretation, etc., it is completely different from the band's usual works.
This is the unique charm of the Wax&Wane team, not just the credit of a single creator. Simply giving verbal praise cannot bring any commercial benefits. If you want to support your favorite musicians but attack the artists you normally work with, then what exactly is this so-called love?
After Meng Yu posted on Weibo, the sales of Grey Vertigo's new album actually saw a rare rebound, which was something they had never experienced before.
Seeing the latest sales list, Meng Yu blurted out: "Is this the power of the Internet?"
Lu Shun looked at last week's data, compared it with this week's data, and said affirmatively: "Well, how about you post more often on Weibo?"
"Forget it." Meng Yu refused decisively. He makes a living from music, not from selling misery, and he has no interest in cooperating to satisfy the fantasies of netizens.
During the days of contact with Meng Yu, Lu Shun also understood his stubborn character to some extent. As the soul of the band, Meng Yu's stubbornness shaped the tone of Grey Vertigo. Its half-dead state over the years is probably related to this.
Lu Shun secretly shook his head: "Then I should send more using the official account?"
The news of the band's collaboration with Lin Chi Ran was revealed ahead of time. Although it is a bit early for promotion of a movie theme song, the opportunity cannot be missed.
"Sure." This time Meng Yu agreed very readily.
Such a straightforward answer made Lu Shun doubt whether this guy was stubborn or just lazy...
The discussion sparked by "1st" also collapsed as the focus shifted to Meng Yu and Grey Vertigo.
When the second song "Eye Line" recorded by Wax&Wane was released, the comment section was finally harmonious. In addition to the original fans, it also attracted some ordinary audiences who were curious about their new song.
In a sense, they were attracted by the title of "good song" in the topic, and inadvertently made people who were originally prejudiced against idol groups begin to try to appreciate and evaluate them from a purely musical perspective.
[The singing skills are pretty good, and the song quality is very high. It's not the kind of cheesy idol song that one might imagine. It's quite interesting, and I'll pay more attention to it. 】
[Wax&Wane's records have always been made with great care. Even if you don't look at it from a fan's perspective, they are all very good songs. There is no such thing as simply taking advantage of others. (By the way, I would like to recommend another debut single in the back row. It is well-made and worth buying.)]
Fans also expressed their love and anticipation for the record directly through words. The part played by Ji Qifeng on guitar was even cut out by his fans as accompaniment and played on an endless loop.
In their words, the tone played by Ji Qifeng carried an increasingly firm meaning. Although I don't understand whether it is due to technological advancement or the revelation of something that already existed, it makes me want to keep listening.
The decision to choose "1st" as the initial platform for promoting the song seems to have had a good effect in the end. As Wax&Wane's popularity accumulates, the number of reservations for the second single is much higher than when the debut single was released.
Lin Chiran looked at the data on the tablet and clearly felt that Wax&Wane's passerby traffic was growing rapidly. Both the national listening rate of ANC Radio and the number of times the group variety show is played by individual users are developing in a good direction.
Regarding the upcoming "ANC Special LoVe", Lin Chiran believes that this is an important opportunity for the members to get in front of more people, and he has made sufficient preparations for it.
Among them was a point that surprised everyone: Lin Chi Ran would also appear in this special program, but in the form of off-field assistance. He will offer advice and suggestions to promote progress as members communicate with program participants.
The members, who were a little nervous as it was their first time participating in such a program, suddenly felt relieved after hearing the news.
The recording day soon arrived, and the staff of the special program team met with the members of Wax&Wane early in the morning.
The first thing to be filmed was the introduction to barrier-free facilities. Everyone was taken to a studio where many demonstration devices were placed and there was a large screen at the back for playing VCR.
The program will go straight into the show, with the members briefly introducing themselves before entering into the formal content recording.
"What we want to introduce to you today is the importance of barrier-free facilities to social infrastructure." After speaking, An Juesui looked at the camera and said, "Barrier-free facilities are not only for people with disabilities, but also for the injured, the elderly, pregnant women, children, and even ordinary people."
A loud beeping sound suddenly sounded, making it difficult to hear the sound coming from the microphone, and then slowly disappeared.
After silence, Jing Xing spoke up: "In a noisy environment, each of us is hearing-impaired. Well... can you imagine what kind of inconveniences you will encounter in life if your hearing function is impaired?"
The screen behind him lit up, and this was a video of a subway car in City A. The train pulled into the station, and the noisy sound of tracks colliding was heard.
"Take the most common scenario in life as an example." Jingxing faced the big screen and said, "Everyone may have encountered this situation: not being able to hear the subway station announcements clearly in a noisy carriage, or missing the stop you were supposed to get off at because you were wearing headphones." He showed a somewhat troubled expression as he spoke.
"Then how can we solve this problem?" Jingxing asked himself and answered: "Electronic screens can supplement the auditory function through vision, allowing passengers to obtain information through both visual and auditory channels."
"It is not limited to public transportation applications. In life, in public places where information exchange is needed, setting up electronic screens can effectively reduce obstacles compared to call machines that only have sound."
The number-calling machine rang at the right time. It was an electronic screen used in hospitals.
After a moment, An Juesui spoke again: "Compared to the hearing-impaired, the situations faced by the visually impaired are also different."
Ji Qifeng put on the eye mask in front of him: "If I need to cross the road now, how can I tell the traffic lights?"
An image of a traffic intersection began to play on the screen, but Ji Qifeng, with his eyes blindfolded, was completely unable to discern the status of the traffic lights.
"Then, following a similar line of thought, what if we use the information that can be obtained from hearing to supplement the visual function?" As the traffic light turned green, it began to beep, and stopped when it switched to red.
Ji Qifeng took a few steps forward following the sound, and stopped when the sound stopped: "With this design, people can understand the current status of traffic lights through hearing, which can not only reduce the obstacles encountered by visually impaired people when traveling, but also provide an additional layer of protection for the traffic safety of ordinary people."
After talking about hearing and visual impairments, the topic finally fell on people with physical disabilities and limited mobility.
Shen Xun said: "Have you ever paid attention to barrier-free design in life?"
Several photos appeared on the screen behind him, including accessible ramps, vertical elevators, and so on.
Shen Xun asked: "Have these designs ever brought you convenience? People who need barrier-free design are not only wheelchair users. People who carry luggage, push strollers, or even feel unwell need barrier-free facilities to reduce burdens."
"On the other hand, there are still some problems with the coverage and details of this design." After he finished speaking, a VCR began to play on the screen.
In the video, Shen Xun is sitting in a wheelchair, trying to enter the elevator. Although he enters the elevator, the narrow space makes it difficult for him to turn around and adjust the direction. After entering, it is also very difficult for him to press the button behind him. After pressing it, he cannot confirm which floor he has reached and still has to look back frequently.
The video ended, and Shen Xun continued: "Have you noticed the difference between barrier-free elevators and ordinary elevators? If it is a barrier-free elevator, it should include these designs."
"Braille and voice announcement of the floor number provide information for the visually impaired; the door opening is large enough for wheelchairs to enter the elevator; the horizontal control panel is at the right height for wheelchair users to operate; the handrails on three sides provide support points; the mirror inside the elevator is convenient for observing the floor and wheelchairs entering and exiting the elevator."
With the help of another version of VCR, Shen Xun gave a detailed explanation and demonstration.
Then, the members of Wax&Wane introduced some other barrier-free designs, such as barrier-free steps placed between the platform and the train when wheelchairs are riding public transportation, lowerable wheelchair flaps on buses, and barrier-free taxis with lifting equipment.
With the careful preparation of the members and program staff, the recording of the introduction of hardware facilities went very smoothly.
Although it only introduces a small part of barrier-free design in life, it can enable more people to understand the relevant knowledge in this area. Everyone is very serious about this work.
Finally, the members put the finishing touches on this part.
“Barrier-free design is a symbol of modern social civilization. Whether it is a person with a disability or other ordinary people, they may be at a disadvantage in certain circumstances. I hope to give everyone equality and dignity by reducing environmental barriers…”
After the recording in the studio was completed, the members of Wax&Wane moved to the next recording location, and saw that the person they had been communicating with was chatting with Lin Chiran with an excited expression.
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