The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 227 No One Pays Attention
People come and people go.

The tide rises, the tide rises.

The New York in front of me seemed busy and noisy. The crowds of people coming and going filled the field of view, but no one wanted to stop.

Even if there are no smartphones now, this steel forest is still busy, crowded and still cold. Everyone is like a wind-up doll, moving at full speed without a soul and unable to stop. The whistling and noise coming from the ears make the space scene Turned into a blur of light and shadow.

The data world is like the "Matrix".

A person is a set of data, passing by each other in a hurry without intersecting and refusing to cross.

It is precisely because of this that the melody that no one cares about is even more special.

Quiet and sad, bright and clear, it colors the world with musical notes. The thin golden sunshine has a trace of warmth, and the eyes and ears follow it.

It was a four-piece band, guitar, keyboard, drummer...cello.

Anson, a little surprised.

After Linkin Park integrated rap and electronics into rock, rock bands ushered in an era of comprehensive development, with more and more different combinations of different instruments.

However, cellos are still very rare.

As a classical instrument, the bass of the cello is difficult to find a match in the band. Even if it is the bass with the same bass, it and the cello are not on the same frequency. If you are not careful, it is easy to fight. Not to mention live performance, even arrangement There are also many difficulties.

One-Republic released the single "Apologize" in 2006. The song was arranged entirely around the cello, opening up a new world in the style of a pop rock band; however, even after "Apologize" exploded, After becoming popular, the use of the cello in rock bands is still uncommon.

But I didn’t expect that I saw the cello in a street performance today——

Wait, is this the republican era that has not yet become famous?
Anson was a little curious.

Unfortunately, no.

There was no Ryan Tedder, and no other members of Republic Era were seen.

Moreover, it seemed that it was either a folk band or a pure rock band. After a cursory look, Anson did not see any familiar faces.

Sure enough, folk Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, as early as 2000, there were already bands studying the effect of adding different classical instruments to the arrangement. Before people saw the results, predecessors had been planting trees for a long time.

If you think about it seriously, it's not surprising.

"Apology" was released as a single in 2006, but it didn't become an instant hit until 2008 when it was used as the soundtrack for the TV series "Gossip Girl."

It is indeed not easy to use the cello in a rock band; it will take a longer process to be widely accepted by the general public.

The same goes for the band in front of me——

How to use the cello correctly is still a subject, so the melody they played was a bit stumbling and not completely harmonious.

At the same time, the pedestrians coming and going refused to stop. They didn't even give a glance or look at them, and they couldn't see their existence at all.

In the past, when I saw street performances in movies, such as "Meet You in New York Again", it was inevitable that I would have some romantic imaginations about street performances; but now, I know from the memory of the original owner that the predecessor also tried street performances, but in fact The situation is much worse and crueler than imagined.

In New York, not everyone can perform on the street. They must apply for a permit from the City Hall and perform in a designated area. If they change the performance area, they need to report to the City Hall again.

Although performance income does not need to be taxed, it is not a lucrative job. In New York, where land is at a premium, the cost of daily rent and three meals a day is enough to crush the shoulders of an independent musician. In addition to street performances, Other part-time jobs may be needed to cover living expenses.

Indeed, New York is a land of opportunity; but at the same time, competition is extremely fierce, expenses are prohibitively high, and there is no hope. The moving and graceful melody has reached a stage, but the cello box placed on the ground in front of me is still empty, and there is not even an audience.

The faces of the four people had different expressions, but they were all equally tired and bitter, as if they would break at the slightest touch and then they could no longer hold on.

They were dazed, confused, and even helpless. They didn't even make eye contact, dodging their eyes to hide their inner emotions at this moment.

Then, finally one person couldn't stand it any longer. He didn't say anything. He just took off his guitar, mumbled a few words, turned around and wanted to leave. Someone next to him grabbed him and tried to dissuade him. Although he didn't say anything, that person did. He collapsed and exploded, falling into a fit of madness.

"I've had enough!"

"Jesus Christ, I have no hope and no plan, I'm not getting any younger and I don't know how much longer I can wander the streets like this."

"I, I wish I had the answer, I wish I could be indestructible, I wish I could continue wandering around and indulge as if nothing had happened, but..."

"I……"

The voice came along the wind. He turned his back to Anson and stood there with his shoulders slumped down. He was at a loss and his emotions were vented. He didn't finish his words, but he couldn't say any more. He looked at the three teammates in front of him. The figure was suddenly swallowed by guilt and rubbed his face hard.

"Feel sorry."

Without a word of apology, the man turned around and strode away, merged into the surging crowd, and disappeared.

However, the really sad thing is——

No one pays attention.

Even though they were arguing and accusing, even though their voices were carried by the wind and even Anson heard them, no one stopped.

Life in New York is so busy that there is no time to stop and watch the excitement. There are so many people coming and going, nothing has changed.

Those three people stood in the middle of the sea of ​​people. Although the whole world was noisy, they seemed particularly lonely, and a touch of bitterness spread on the tip of their tongues.

Inexplicably, Anson thought of "Titanic".

Just when the ship sank, everyone was running around trying to survive, but the band was still standing on the deck playing music. They knew that no one was listening and no one could stop, but they still persisted, trying to lead the way with their own melody. A ray of comfort, even if it's just a momentary semblance.

The melodious and moving melody could not make people stop, nor could it save the Titanic from sinking, but at that moment, life was warm.

This is the power of movies, and even more so, the power of music.

Then, Anson saw the remaining three people showing sad despair and confusion. At the end of the silence, they lowered their heads, began to pack up their instruments, and prepared to leave.

The young man holding the cello looked embarrassed and tried to stop the band members, but was unable to speak. He sat there blankly, almost crying.

Although he didn't speak, he was worried that everything was his fault. It was because of the presence of the cello that he was holding back his friends. He wanted to leave, but the reluctance in his heart stuck in his throat, and there was a glimmer in his eyes. , he quickly raised his hand and rubbed his eyes to cover up his embarrassment.

A voice came from the front, causing them all to stop temporarily.

"Sorry, can I enjoy one more song?"

　Third update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)