Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 511 Fully Scheduled
Olaf's words were meant for him, but no matter what happened to this song after the original Earth, this is a rock work that was published in the People's Daily and included in textbooks.

The People's Daily commented on this song at the time:

"When you hear the slightly desolate and melancholy tune, when you recite the melancholy and sad lyrics, you always feel that you are speaking out your true feelings. Although it is straightforward and exposed, it is sincere and honest, without any concealment. After being influenced by the atmosphere of whitewashing, carving and over-beautification for many years, it seems that people are more eager to look forward to this kind of simplicity and frankness.

The work reveals the feelings of a generation: loss and confusion, expressing the emotions from the bottom of people's hearts, so it coincides with the aesthetic consciousness and life experience of millions of people. The seemingly indifferent but actually passionate emotions are naturally intertwined in the vigorous and deep tones of the Northwest Plateau folk songs and the strong and rough rhythms, which are appropriate and harmonious, exuding a fresh breath. "

You have to know that was the People's Daily in the 80s. It was the top media in the hearts of the people across the country, and there was no other!
To know how awesome the song "Nothing" is, you can get a glimpse of it from some early live performances.

On May 86, 5, Cui Jian and his band sang at the "International Peace Year" Top 9 Singers Concert held by Huaxia Recording and Video Publishing House. The song "Nothing" shocked the audience so much that they couldn't believe their ears. Later, he started touring around the country!
When we arrived in Xi'an, a female college student named Yan Kaiyan shouted at the top of her lungs to express her suppressed emotions. She was hoarse for a week after returning home. She then resolutely dropped out of school, re-entered the art college, and changed her name to Yan Ni.

At that time, there was a girl named Tang Lei who rushed onto the stage, hugged Cui Jian's face and kissed him hard. Later, she became the "Godmother of Tianfu Rock" and specialized in supporting new generation rock bands.

Let’s talk about how great Cui Jian is. He turned the rock rap style into a unique cultural symbol of China in the 80s. He is also honored to be the first singer in three or four decades to be banned from broadcasting and performing by CCTV.

Also banned were songs that were very popular at the time, such as "Solution", "The Space Here", "The Last Shot", and "A Piece of Red Cloth".

Later, CCTV’s ban became his symbol. He went from “not allowed to go” at the beginning to “not wanting to go” later. Until Bian Lang’s time travel, he still had not appeared on CCTV’s evening show because he was unwilling to lip-sync and change the lyrics!
But in fact, in Bian Lang’s direct opinion, if we keep a certain point of view, Cui Jian’s early works have basically nothing to do with ZZ. It was history that pushed him to the altar, and it was the times that made him a typical representative of the "spiritual rebel".

His "unfashionable" hookah voice was seen as the musical embodiment of rebellious spirit by the public who were keen on democratic expression at that time. Cui Jian naturally became the spokesperson for rebellion in the mainland music scene.

His "rebellion" was not what we understand as "disobedience", but rather his courage to hold accountable the dull atmosphere in society at that time, his courage to break through the gloomy barriers, like a bolt from the blue, breaking out of the cage and rushing towards the free sky.

And now, with nothing, at a time when Chinese rock has experienced a low point and is about to rise again, his role must be of epoch-making significance.

……

Returning our sight to the Fuxian Lake, Chen Shuting and Liu Ziyang found what they thought was the most suitable venue at the Fuxian Lake International Resort Town under the Sun Mountain.

On the giant lawn next to the five-star hotel, Liu Ziyang found a small mound to make a video call to Bian Lang.

The sun was setting, and dots of sunset light were scattered on the lake. The first thing the two old men said when they "met" was: "This sunset is beautiful!"

Then Liu Ziyang said: "How about this place? I think three stages are no problem. The main stage on the water side is reserved for the band. The side stage is built in front of the woods and is reserved for folk songs. The stage in front of the small mound where I am standing will be used as the stage for electronic music rap.

After a rough look, Bian Lang felt that there was nothing serious wrong with it. Perhaps the only thing he needed to worry about was the local reception capacity.

So after thinking about it, he asked, "What scale do you plan to design?"

"Looking at the venue and reception capacity, 2 per day is no problem. It takes more than an hour to get here from Spring City, and one hour to get to Yuxi. Local fans can drive back and forth without any problem!"

After saying that, Liu Ziyang turned the phone and pointed it at the mountain not far behind the hotel.

Although it doesn't look very clear, there are already some lights lighting up, which proves that there are houses and people living there.

"Look, there are two small cultural tourism complexes behind the hotel, which are basically homestays. The Sun Mountain behind is about the same size as Shanhaijian, and there is also a Xiaowan Village next to it, which is a homestay village. Even if 20,000 people live here, it is not a big problem... There is a special camping site in the wetland park behind this grassland, which can also meet the needs of campers.

This place is still some distance from the water, so we need to strengthen security and rescue. How do you want to decide on the time? I think the Chinese New Year holiday is a good time, around the third or fourth day of the first lunar month, just two days. "

After hearing Liu Ziyang's idea, Bian Lang recalled the temperature during the Spring Festival in previous years and said with some disapproval: "The temperature was only about 10 degrees Celsius at that time, which is probably too cold. Besides, it's by the lake, and it's still a bit chilly when the wind blows at night."

"You are really a treasure of the people of Yunnan Province. The Northeast still holds music festivals in November and December, and the temperature at night is minus ten degrees Celsius. You are in Yunnan Province with a temperature of more than ten degrees. Do you still want to do this? Besides, if this first show is held earlier, the investment promotion for other venues can start earlier!"

Speaking of this, Bian Lang really felt a little ashamed.

As a native of Yunnan Province, I am blessed with a unique climate, and I am basically raised to be unable to tolerate the cold and the heat.

and so……

"That's not right. Even if the Chinese New Year is late this year, you only have more than 10 days left. What are you going to do? Even if the band doesn't have to worry about approval, publicity, and ticketing, and it's during the Chinese New Year, what are you going to do..."

After Bian Lang finished saying all this in one breath, Liu Ziyang felt that he had indeed taken things for granted.

Even if all the links are green-lit and the tickets are sold tomorrow morning, the fans will still stab them in the back and curse them. After all, the traffic during the Spring Festival is...

Thinking of this, he could only sigh and say, "Then let's find a weekend around the Lantern Festival. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Okay, you and Sister Chen can just decide."

"By the way, the staff here hope you can make a song about Lugu Lake. Do you have any idea about this?"

Hearing this request, Bian Lang began to search in his mind. After more than ten or twenty seconds, although Bian Lang did not have an accurate target, he still agreed: "No problem, but you have to let me think about it."

"Okay, that's enough. Just think about it slowly. I'll talk to you when you figure it out."

The reason why Bian Lang dared to agree was because he was very sure that there was a song related to Fuxian Lake. Although it might not be as popular as "Lugu Lake", "West Lake" and "Shichahai", it definitely existed.

Moreover, Bian Lang was sure that he must have heard this song before, but he just couldn't remember it at the moment, or he couldn't match it with the number at the moment.

After hanging up the video, Liu Ziyang, who already had the answer in his mind, returned to Chen Shuting and said to everyone calmly: "I just showed it to Bian Lang. If nothing unexpected happens, it's basically settled. But the time needs to be considered again. By the way, when do our blueberries ripen?" When asked about this, the staff of Chengjiang County had something to say: "The early-ripening ones have been available since March. The off-season double-ripening ones can be available from September to November! Moreover, our Yunnan Province blueberries are the only domestically produced variety whose quality and price can fully surpass the imported fruits from the country of origin!"

Hearing this answer which almost went against common sense, Liu Ziyang really didn't know how to respond.

However, Chen Shuting said calmly, "Chengjiang is not bad. When you have the chance to go to Yuanjiang and Banna, you will probably know what it means that a pole planted in the soil will sprout."

"Then let's probably set the date in early March!"

After hearing so much, how could the staff member not understand the information revealed in Liu Ziyang's words? He was already thinking about going to the agriculture and forestry department to do some homework as soon as he got to work tomorrow and get to know the situation of the March early-maturing variety gardens. Only then would he be able to take advantage of this wave of potentially huge wealth.

As for Chen Shuting, she was already thinking about the schedules of various bands.

Since Bian Lang had made it clear that the Rolling Stones' label only focused on rock, she didn't plan to let the Rolling Stones participate. She wanted Bian Lang to bring New Pants and Hedgehog to balance the Rolling Stones' lineup over two days.

As for other artists, with her current connections and Liu Ziyang's influence in the circle, the Blueberry Music Festival that the two of them are leading this time must be a hit, and then it will be convenient for subsequent promotion.

As for the Rolling Stone Music Festival, the Rolling Stones announced that they would hold four shows this year and adjust the plan to a large-scale music festival focusing on rock.

Some of the companies and governments that had originally been eager to bring the Rolling Stones Music Festival to China have begun to back off.

Only the Dianhai Group still firmly expressed its willingness to continue supporting the Rolling Stones, and there would be no problem even if they were allowed to play all four shows!
Although this is just a statement, it is enough to show the relationship and attitude.

It is natural that the Rolling Stones would cheat their friends. If all four shows were really held in Shanhaijian, it would do more harm than good to both the Rolling Stones and the Dianhai Group.

Therefore, the Rolling Stones gave the golden time slot of May Day in the first half of the year to the Dianhai Group. For this, the Dianhai Group also said: "We are preparing to upgrade the hardware conditions based on the scale of 10 people per day, so that those outside the province can consider whether they have the strength to take over the Rolling Stones Music Festival."

Although the time has not been made public, the recruitment of bands in the circle has already begun.

Taking both schedules into consideration, Bian Lang also set the recording date for "Summer of the Band" to mid-April.

……

Let’s turn our attention back to Bian Lang. After returning from the recording studio, Bian Lang and Olaf went halfway up the mountain.

After Lao Tan became the manager of the Rock Records Lab project, he really worked hard. During this period, he tried every possible way to get the property to deal with these old tenants, and the final result was of course satisfactory.

"Bian Lang, except for the hairdresser on the second floor, all other shops have been completed and they can start work after the Spring Festival. They are looking for a suitable shop nearby for the first floor. Once they find one, they can move in."

After hearing this, Lang and Lao Tan met, and then he said, "Thank you for your hard work during this period. What do you think of this hair salon? Are you planning to do a comprehensive renovation to influence their business, and then..."

Before Bian Lang could finish, Lao Tan interrupted him and said, “You may not believe this, but one of their shareholders is a big fan of yours. He wants to participate in the Rock Records Lab project. If you agree, he promises to deal with the other shareholders and will definitely not delay our business.”

"What do you mean? Does he want to invest?"

Facing Bian Lang's doubts, Lao Tan kept him in suspense and said, "He will be here soon. Let him talk to you then."

"Row!"

There is no need to explain further about the relationship between Lao Tan and Bian Lang. Since Lao Tan did not directly reject the other party's intention to cooperate, it proves whether this is an outrageous request.

The people at the table chatted for a while, and then the hair salon shareholder that Old Tan mentioned appeared.

Looking at the slicked-back American hair and the neatly trimmed beard, Bian Lang felt that it had nothing to do with the image of Tony that he had imagined in his mind.

The image that Bian Lang had originally imagined was someone who had a walkie-talkie, had hair that was either gray or golden, and wore clothes that were completely unpredictable...

But the person in front of me is obviously a hipster uncle.

After greeting Lao Tan, he naturally sat opposite Bian Lang, passed out cigarettes to Bian Lang and others, and then took out his glass pipe to fill it with tobacco. This full of style made Bian Lang feel a little bit weird.

But Bian Lang did not rush him. After he finished a pipe of cigarette and the air was filled with the aroma of tobacco mixed with fruit, he said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Yue Zaonuo. Bian Lang, I really like your song "Comfortably Numb". I am excited to have the opportunity to personally style the hair of you, the rock singer who created this music."

After hearing this, Bian Lang realized a little bit of what this person meant.

Some rock musicians don't care about hairstyle at all. As long as it makes them feel comfortable, they can do whatever they want.

But staunch metal and punk fans have more ideas about their hairstyles.

Also, for those who have long hair and dreadlocks, it is actually quite troublesome to take care of them.

If Yue Zaonuo really has some ideas, and his aesthetics and temper are right, then adding another hairstyling business to Rock Records Lab will have absolutely no impact.

The key point is that the Rolling Stones now have so many musicians and artists under their banner, and the business from these people alone is enough for him to make money.

(End of this chapter)