The intro began, but it wasn't a guitar, bass, or drums; it was a buzzing sound.
It drifted slowly from afar, growing closer and closer, carrying a hint of tinnitus and a profound sense of loneliness.
Just like the beginning of a movie, it starts with a high-altitude long shot, then switches to a road, then to an alley, then to a specific house, and finally cuts to a specific room.
Few rock songs adopt this form; they usually start explosively from the very first note, rather than having this gentle, narrative feel.
At the 9-second mark, Bei Chen's singing voice accompanied by guitar music began:
"The screening ended, and the noise gradually faded away."
"I'm like a stage set, observing myself from the sidelines."
"..."
"The hidden guilt is like a gloomy day..."
At first, Bei Chen's voice was not high, and even a bit deep, but it gradually became more open later.
It carries a hoarse voice, a sense of vicissitude, yet also a clarity and penetrating power.
For Ding Meiqing, Song Yan, and their students, as well as the audience, the fact that the live performance was so steady required a very deep foundation; simply listening to it was a pleasure.
But for the other four bands in the audience, it wasn't enough, far from enough!
Being steady only indicates good basic skills, not explosive power, nor does it indicate the quality of the song.
It's important to understand that rock and roll is not just about melody and rhythm; most importantly, it's about attitude.
They wanted to convey the attitude and meaning of this song to the world, rather than simply composing music.
If this is all the Masked Band can offer, then all four bands would be disappointed.
However, after Lu Jiuning's singing began, this thought was quickly put aside.
Despite numerous and complex changes
The world will not collapse easily.
"The falsehood of reality, the disappointment and disillusionment"
"..."
When Lu Jiuning spoke, his voice was very high, carrying a strong sense of power and conviction.
Bei Chen's somber and weathered demeanor contrasted sharply with Lu Jiuning's clean and bright appearance.
This brings out the song's layers and nuances.
In terms of arrangement, the sharp sound of other rock music is weakened, and the complexities are simplified in order to maximize the emotion conveyed by the human voice.
This aligns with the simple and powerful characteristics of rock music: it doesn't adhere to complex rhetoric or metaphors, but expresses itself through the most direct emotions.
Therefore, at this time, two completely different yet complementary voices become very important.
It won't feel too boring, nor will it feel too simple.
It's important to understand that the simpler the arrangement, the stronger the singer's abilities need to be; otherwise, they won't be able to carry the song.
At 1 minute and 24 seconds, the drumbeats finally started.
For rock music, drum beats are a very important element, and many songs present them directly in the intro.
Following the rhythm of the drumbeats, Bei Chen continued singing:
My promises have been repeatedly broken in disappointment.
"The complaints that should have been there were instead used as excuses for me."
"..."
"You bear the wounds of two people alone... Oh..."
When it came to the "wound," Bei Chen finally erupted, his metallic texture, his bold voice, and his untamed soul all fully displayed at that moment.
That damn rock charm, here it comes!
It was this sound that gave Karen and Mangosteen a new perspective on the masked man.
That kind of voice, that kind of control, and that kind of emotional outburst—it's totally suited for rock!
"Damn it, Lin Sen has struck gold again!" Karen cursed under her breath.
Mangosteen, standing nearby, knew that this wasn't a real insult or jealousy, but rather that she was happy for Lin Sen.
Lu Jiuning's singing followed Bei Chen's outburst:
"Don't be afraid~~"
"How bad can it get?"
"Don't let go of my hand!"
"Given enough time, things will change."
"This terrible present moment~~"
The ending of each sentence is drawn out, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable or greasy at all.
On the contrary, it was precisely this control of the ending notes, along with Lu Jiuning's rich and resonant voice, that brought this segment to life.
You should know that this is the soul of the song.
Besides rhythm, drumbeats, vocals, and emotions, the most important aspect of rock songs is the values they convey.
Here is the message this song conveys to the outside world:
Yes, how bad can it get?
You're already at your lowest point, what else do you have to lose? Are you still afraid that things will get even worse in the future?
Won't!
Because things can't get any worse than they are now.
Moreover, this kind of low point can actually bring you a new kind of freedom, allowing you to see through more people and things, and opening countless new doors in life.
Therefore, we must always believe that this world will not collapse easily.
Even if it always leaves us battered and bruised, what grows from those wounds may be flowers, wings, or even a smile tomorrow.
The darkness that engulfs us will ultimately make us shine even brighter!
Indeed, Lu Jiuning conveyed hope and courage to the world with a slightly melancholic voice.
It is precisely because she herself has always held this belief.
Who dares to confidently claim they can achieve 1 billion in three years?
Before the system appeared, Lu Jiuning knew that all of this was hopeless, but she would not give up.
If you don't give it your all and push yourself, how will you know if the future will be better?
At 3 minutes and 2 seconds, there's a guitar solo!
Lin Sen truly deserves his reputation as a guitarist with heterochromia, and his near-national treasure-level guitar skills played a significant role in his success.
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