Han Chui was the only one in the entire band who wasn't busy, so the task of taking care of Wang Fan fell to him.
After Xiao Yu and Liu Yuyong were brought back, the band began rehearsals at 1 p.m., renting a rehearsal room and equipment in the AEON Building.
Their official songs for the performance are "Missing You Is a Knife" and "Love Fire," and their encore songs are "Feeling Like Flying" and "Blue Lotus."
Luo Lin was stunned for about ten seconds when he saw the keyboard score.
Although he hasn't played a single note of these pieces yet, the melodies are already echoing in his mind as he looks at the sheet music.
Upon learning that these pieces were all composed by Liang Liang, they were stunned for another ten seconds.
These four pieces showcase almost four different styles.
"Missing You Is a Knife" is, strictly speaking, a purely commercial song, aiming for enjoyment but lacking depth.
"Love Fire" incorporates some folk song elements, but overall it remains a commercial work.
"Feeling Like Flying" is a true rock song that expresses a positive and uplifting spirit through its powerful accompaniment.
This song enlightened Luo Lin, and he realized for the first time that rock and roll could be played in this way, and was not all about helplessness, confusion, decadence and despair.
Of these four songs, "Blue Lotus" truly stands out for its profound intellectual depth. Not only does it reach a high level of artistic style and philosophical depth, but it also incorporates Zen-like elements.
Of these songs, "Blue Lotus" is undoubtedly Luo Lin's favorite.
He felt comfortable with this style and it suited his personality perfectly.
At that moment, he felt an urge to write some music, and to write some good music.
He used to spend most of his time practicing the piano and didn't put much effort into songwriting; it was more of a hobby for him.
But from now on, he feels he needs to put more effort into songwriting.
After playing each song once, Luo Lin's keyboard skills were recognized by the other two members of the Blue Shark band.
Gaining the approval of all band members is not an easy task.
The Pacific Art Troupe has two highly skilled keyboardists, but they still fail to gain the approval of Liu Yuyong and Xiao Yu.
Of course, Liang Liang also felt that their playing style didn't match the Blue Shark Band.
We practiced the two songs for the official performance more often, and the two songs for the encore less often.
"Brother Luo! Take a break." Liang Liang handed Luo Lin a bottle of drink.
In Hainan at the end of November, drinking beverages and using electric fans is something unimaginable in Northeast China.
"Brother Luo! How are you feeling?" The ventilation in the rehearsal hall wasn't very good, and Liang Liang was covered in sweat after rehearsing for so long.
I need to find a place to take a shower tonight; I haven't showered in three days.
Luo Lin thought for a moment and said, "Although I am only twenty-two years old this year, I have been playing music for nearly ten years. This afternoon was the happiest day of my life. I didn't think about anything and completely immersed myself in the music. I have never felt such great joy in my body and mind as I have today. Xiao Liang! You are a rare genius in this world. Compared with your music, I suddenly realize that what I have been playing all these years is worthless."
"Brother Luo! You flatter me. Actually, you have a great talent for music, but you just haven't discovered it yet. I believe you will create your own era and become a grandmaster, but this era still needs some time to mature."
"Me?" Luo Lin shook his head with a wry smile.
"I'm having trouble even getting food right now, how can I possibly create an era? I don't have that kind of skill."
"As the old saying goes, 'Heaven will entrust great responsibilities to those who are destined for them, but first it will test their minds, strain their muscles and bones, and starve their bodies... You will become a master in the future.'"
"Hahaha! Brother! I can only take what you said as a joke, but don't tell my friends, they'll laugh their heads off."
"You don't believe me? How about we make a bet? Ten years from now, that is, 2004, is the deadline. If you're not a national sensation by the end of 2004, I'll write a hundred songs for you. If you become famous by then, and if I start an audio-visual company, you'll have to come work for my audio company. How about it?"
"Great! I want to see if I can become famous in the future!"
Luo Lin didn't take it seriously at all.
Are you kidding me? A grandmaster creating an era?
Isn't that ridiculous?!
Liang Liang chuckled: "Brother Luo! We're not joking. You'd better remember our conversation today; we'll have to keep our word."
"Should we write it down in black and white?"
"That's not necessary. As long as we both acknowledge it in our hearts, that's enough."
Just then, a pretty girl appeared at the door of their rehearsal room, carrying a box of Longfeng instant noodles under her arm.
Luo Lin's financial situation seems to be starting to become difficult; he's starting to buy instant noodles by the case.
How did you find your way here?
“I saw the door was locked, so I asked Old Song next door. He said he saw you and a few other people coming this way, so I guessed you would be in the rehearsal hall.”
Zhu Mei's gaze swept over the other people in the room.
"Hello, sister-in-law!" Liang Liang recognized the girl as Luo Lin's girlfriend, Zhu Mei, and greeted her as Zhu Mei's gaze swept over him.
Zhu Mei blushed immediately.
"Don't call me that, Xiao Liang. We're not married yet," Luo Lin quickly issued a statement.
"There's no conflict between not being married and calling someone 'sister-in-law'!"
"You should call me 'sister' first!" Zhu Mei blushed, but remained poised and graceful.
"What are you doing here? And who are these people...?"
"Hello, Sister Mei! We are the Blue Shark Band, and we've come to Haikou to perform with the Pacific Art Troupe. Here's the thing: our keyboardist got a stomachache from eating seafood last night, a really serious one, and he's currently hospitalized at the People's Hospital. Our band has a performance at the Haikou People's Theater tonight, and since Brother Luo is free right now, we hired him to fill in for a couple of days. We're rehearsing right now."
"Then you guys practice, I won't disturb you. Luo Lin! Give me the key."
"Where are your keys?" Luo Lin was such a blockhead. Since Zhu Mei was asking him for her keys, she must have either forgotten them at work or lost them.
"I forgot about my workplace."
"How come you don't forget your workplace?" Luo Lin took out the keys and handed them to Zhu Mei.
Zhu Mei smiled somewhat embarrassedly and left the rehearsal hall.
However, Liang Liang chased after him the next moment.
"Sister-in-law... Sister Mei! You don't need to cook tonight. Just take the food back and come over. We'll eat together, and then go to the People's Theater together."
Zhu Mei didn't stand on ceremony; she simply said okay and took the box of instant noodles back to their rented apartment.
"Brother Luo! You've met a wonderful woman," Liang Liang praised sincerely.
Zhu Mei is indeed a good woman. Even though Luo Lin has fallen into such a sorry state, she still stays by his side. This is completely different from Luo Lin's first woman.
With such a woman supporting him, it's no wonder Luo Lin will achieve great success in the future.
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