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Chapter 470 Continue
Chapter 470 Continue
After several intense and crazy hard rock songs in a row, amidst the cheers of all the fans and the lingering aftertaste of the guitar playing, Ning Sheng quietly left the stage for a rest.
It wasn't until the end of the guitar playing and several members of the band left the stage for a rest that everyone realized that Ning Sheng had already left the stage, and at this time, the second guest of the show was on the stage, a film and television superstar from China. , the film superstar who has won numerous honors internationally, his brother Zhang Guorong.
My brother’s works have decreased a lot in recent years, but because of Fa Ge, Cheng Long and others gradually gaining popularity in Hollywood, my brother has also started to contact and cooperate with Hollywood film and television companies, especially the previous "The True Colors of Heroes", although there is no It was released in Europe and America, but many DVDs were released, so foreigners are not completely unfamiliar with Gorge.
Especially as Fa Ge is booming in North America, many people turn to buy DVDs of some of Fa Ge's classic movies. As a brother who has collaborated with Fa Ge in several classic masterpieces, he is naturally remembered by many movie fans.
So, when my brother came to the stage and introduced his identity with words and pictures on the big screen behind him, some fans who had watched his movie in the audience shouted in surprise, not to mention that he had just experienced crazy rock music Everyone's enthusiasm for the performance hadn't subsided yet, so even fans who didn't know my brother would not make trouble for Ning Sheng's guest at this time, so tens of thousands of fans cheered and applauded.
My brother is a superstar who has seen many big scenes. He smiled and sang two songs, one in Chinese and one in English. Although the Chinese song is unfamiliar to everyone, the English song is the inspirational song "YOU RAISE ME" that has been in the United States for many years. UP", this song is the most popular song of cheer and encouragement when Americans encounter misfortune.
Therefore, at the end of this song, there was a lot of chorus sound on the scene, which surprised and surprised my brother.
The singing stopped, and the huge stadium burst into applause.
Different from the applause, screams, applause, and shouts after the end of a rock music, this segment of brother's performance is another English song at the end. For North American fans, this is like a song Charity songs are average, so everyone's applause is more pure!
For a while, the scene looked like an opera house that had expanded countless times.
With a naturally happy smile on his face, the elder brother held the microphone in his hand and thanked him again and again, "Thank you, thank you, thank you all..."
But the applause continued.
He smiled brighter and didn't thank you anymore, just smiled and waved to everyone.Then say some thanks and some surprises in English.
The applause from the audience seemed to grow louder, but at the same time, the whistle finally sounded.
After repeated curtain calls, my brother stood on the lifting platform, waved his hands at the audience, and slowly descended under the applause of tens of thousands of audiences. An elevator had been quietly opened, and when his figure disappeared completely, the follow spot light went out.
Amidst the cheers and applause of the audience, a heavy piano sound suddenly came from the dark stage, like an ancient bell in a deep mountain, resounding loudly in everyone's minds.
And with the sound of the piano, the follow spot lights on the other side immediately lit up at the same time.
Under the light, Ning Cheng changed into simple clothes, still wearing a white shirt and black pants, and just sat in front of a piano.Like a prince, an elegant gentleman.
The audience was still immersed in the charitable and inspirational singing just now, intoxicated by the wonderful singing of the elder brother, and they were still applauding subconsciously. People couldn't help screaming!
And as the piano sounded, other instruments gradually joined in.And as the music sounded, the fans at the scene suddenly fell into the atmosphere of rock and roll madness, especially as the music progressed, the majestic performance, even if Ning Sheng hadn't opened his mouth to sing, the song's epic atmosphere It's already crazy enough.
The song "November Rain" comes from the album "Use Your Illusion Ⅰ" by Guns N' Roses in another time and space. His Gibsonles paul guitar came out of the church to play the solo and the solo at the end where Slash stood on the piano played by the lead singer Rose made people follow suit.
And the majestic soundtrack and touching lyrics make it a classic.The song's music video won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography.
The song ranked No. 100 in the 6 Greatest Rock Guitar Solos.This achievement has also been achieved in this life, and he has also won some other honors and awards for guitar solo.
The gorgeous arrangement starts with the suspenseful piano shot, and the beginning of the layer-by-layer progression.The two solos in the middle that link up with human voices take over from the singing voices, advancing the whole artistic conception to a poignant and fantastical level.At the end, the sound stops and rises again, with more power.The whole song is nearly 9 minutes long, but every fan who has listened to it not only doesn't think it's too long, but thinks it's too short, wishing for a few more minutes, so that the guitarist's melody can be longer.
On the big screen, Ning Cheng was playing the piano, his serious eyes and dancing hands were conveyed to the eyes of every audience on the scene through the camera, making even the audience in the last row couldn't help but open their eyes at this moment. Mouth, crazy screams, shouts, and whistles sounded from time to time.
At this moment, there is no need to brew, wait, or wait, just a prelude, a silent performance, can make all the fans go crazy.This is a superstar, this is a masterpiece, an unparalleled rock star!
With the addition of vertical pipes and other orchestral instruments, the sound of the drums was loud and the sound of the piano was long, like an ancient picture scroll being pulled open, and a long memory awakened. Ning Cheng's extremely penetrating voice, accompanied by the constant Added to the bedding.
When I look into your eyes I can see a love restrained
Whenever I look into your eyes, I can feel your love is reserved
But darlin' when I hold you' don't you know I feel the same
Do you know my dear, when I hold you, I have the same worries as you
'Cause nothin' lasts forever and we both know hearts can change
'Cause everything has an end, nothing lasts forever, and we all know true hearts don't last forever
And it's hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain
Like walking with a candle in a cold November rain, with a few
At this moment, facing such a performance of rock music, orchestral music, beautiful harmony and stage presentation, the fans slightly opened their mouths, stared intently at the stage or the big screen, and at the same time closed their ears—almost every A person is not willing to miss any picture, and any melody and lyrics!
The song "November Rain" has long been familiar to Ning Sheng's fans. Many people have listened to it countless times at home, but at this moment, watching the live performance, listening to the song The shrill and sharp guitar sound, and Ning Cheng's high-pitched singing voice, everyone seemed to hear it for the first time, the hairs all over their bodies stood on end, it was very shocking!
Ning Sheng was sitting in front of the piano, leaving only one side facing the audience. If you only looked at this corner, it would be like a piano prince playing a soothing love song. You will find the guitarist wearing a hat, bare arms, and an open shirt, as well as the bassist playing blindly with his head up, and the powerful orchestra and vocals behind the stage. , What a grand combination of performances!
Do you need some time all alone?
Do you need time to face yourself?
Everybody needs some time on their own!
Everyone needs time to face themselves
Don't you know you need some time all alone.
Everyone needs time to enjoy solitude
Ning Cheng's hoarse voice was like an angry person suppressing himself, asking the other party back, suppressing his anger, that pressure was like a surging flame, flowing in the hearts of everyone.
And after this depressive chanting, there is a moving guitar solo, like a small soothing release before a big explosion, the guitarist on the stage lowered his head, and his big hat covered his Expressions, only hands fiddled on the strings, as if fiddled with everyone's mood.
The fans in the audience no longer screamed loudly, but swayed their arms along with the music, and some were humming softly along with Ning Cheng's voice.
So never mind the darkness' we still can find a way
So don't be afraid of the dark we can still go
Cause nothing lasts forever even cold November rain
'Cause there's no eternity in this world even if it's that cold November rain
After another foreshadowing low melody, the music on the entire stage suddenly stopped suddenly, as if the power was suddenly cut off, and all sounds, including various soundtracks, stopped suddenly.
The fans at the scene were a little confused, what's going on, the song is not over yet, and the next part is the climax!
Then, everyone saw a small staircase opposite Ning Sheng's piano. The guitarist was stepping up this small staircase, and then stood on Ning Sheng's piano under the gaze of the audience. This scene was clearly presented on the big screen behind him.
The audience at the scene suddenly whistled. Although they didn't understand what it was for for a while, they couldn't help getting excited when they saw the guitarist standing on the piano.
Think about it, what is a piano? The piano has always been an aristocrat among musical instruments, a symbol of nobility and elegance, but the guitar looks like a grassroots.
But at this time, a guitar stepped on the piano under its feet, just like the grassroots stepped on the lofty aristocrats under its feet, and it also seemed to show the freedom in people's hearts, and admire the wild and unruly hearts of you and me!
In short, at this moment, with the guitarist standing on the piano, everyone's heart inexplicably became more emotional.
Then, Ning Cheng, who was sitting in front of the piano, raised his hands and gently pressed down, and the live music sounded again, and the melody was like that of a marching army. The impulse in people's hearts is constantly rushing to the brain.
The guitarist stands on the piano and shakes his body with the music, which aggravates this feeling.And the next moment, the guitar melody like a charge on the battlefield suddenly joined in. The piercing and fierce melody, the sad and crazy guitar made all the emotions before this song exploded instantly!
The guitar solo, which was repeated continuously, became more frenzied and enthusiastic under the background of the piano and other instruments, and a moment later, Ning Cheng's high-pitched "Ah!" The atmosphere of the song, the atmosphere among the audience, became heated all of a sudden!
The whole song here is already the final outburst of emotions. Whether it is the accompaniment or the singing, it is crazy and bursting at this moment, and under the background of the orchestra, it will be more powerful, just like the waves of history. unstoppable!
The fans are like worshiping at this time!
Countless fans who had already stood up swayed their bodies wildly. If there were lights shining down on the auditorium at this time, they would definitely look like a "dance of demons".It's like tens of thousands of lunatics are going crazy!
Don't ya think that you need somebody
don't you expect someone
Don't ya think that you need someone
Don't you look forward to having someone
Everybody Needs Somebody
everyone needs love
You're not the only one
you are no exception
Ning Cheng's singing had reached its highest pitch. While playing the piano, he roared and sang repeatedly. All the fans raised their arms, swaying and waving like seaweed in the sea!
The scene is already going completely crazy!
After a crazy "November Rain", the next one is a relatively flat song called "Every Breath You Take" (every breath you take), which is a song by another time and space rock band The Police. ) of the representative works.After the song was released, it became popular all over the world and influenced the creative direction of pop music in all countries in the world!
This song is supported by the riffs of Muted Guitar (muted electric guitar) and Fretless Bass (fretless bass). The timbres played at the same time in the verse are only bass, drum, and muted electric guitar. But it is very popular, and the riff in the song is very distinctive.The single was included in the band's fifth studio album "Synchronicity". It was the band's only champion single in the United States and stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. It was the year-end champion single in 1983. 1980–1989), and won the 1984 Grammy Song of the Year and Best Pop Band/Combination Live Awards, and was listed in the "2004 Greatest Songs of All Time" selected by Rolling Stone Magazine in 500 84th.
Speaking of which, Ning Sheng's album is a collection of representative works of several big classic rock bands from another time and space. Not only is it unbeatable in sales in this world, it is also unrivaled in various awards.
At the US Billboard Awards last year, Ning Sheng's English album "Don't Cry" won Best Artist, Best Song Sales Artist, Best Rock Artist, Best Rock Album, and Best Rock Song. It became the artist who won the most awards that night, and it was also the time that Ning Sheng personally won the most awards abroad!
At the same time, in the nomination list announced by the Grammy earlier this year, Ning Sheng ranked at the top of the nomination list for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rock Artist, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album, and five awards. .
And on the major music charts in North America last year, Ning Sheng's English album and the songs in the album have always been on the most prominent position, becoming the favorite of countless rock fans!
Although the environments of the two time and space are different now, the same classic songs can be successful no matter where they are, and Ning Sheng uses his own method to make these classic works from another time and space appear in this time and space!
Every breath you take. Every breath you take.
Every move you make.
Every bond you break. Every rule you break.
Every step you take. Every step you take.
I'll be watching you! I'll be watching you!
Ning Cheng's singing had turned into a chorus at some point in time, the powerful drumbeats hit everyone's hearts, and they waved their arms together with the singing. The scene that was crazy just now is like a confession scene. , soft heartbreaking!
(End of this chapter)
After several intense and crazy hard rock songs in a row, amidst the cheers of all the fans and the lingering aftertaste of the guitar playing, Ning Sheng quietly left the stage for a rest.
It wasn't until the end of the guitar playing and several members of the band left the stage for a rest that everyone realized that Ning Sheng had already left the stage, and at this time, the second guest of the show was on the stage, a film and television superstar from China. , the film superstar who has won numerous honors internationally, his brother Zhang Guorong.
My brother’s works have decreased a lot in recent years, but because of Fa Ge, Cheng Long and others gradually gaining popularity in Hollywood, my brother has also started to contact and cooperate with Hollywood film and television companies, especially the previous "The True Colors of Heroes", although there is no It was released in Europe and America, but many DVDs were released, so foreigners are not completely unfamiliar with Gorge.
Especially as Fa Ge is booming in North America, many people turn to buy DVDs of some of Fa Ge's classic movies. As a brother who has collaborated with Fa Ge in several classic masterpieces, he is naturally remembered by many movie fans.
So, when my brother came to the stage and introduced his identity with words and pictures on the big screen behind him, some fans who had watched his movie in the audience shouted in surprise, not to mention that he had just experienced crazy rock music Everyone's enthusiasm for the performance hadn't subsided yet, so even fans who didn't know my brother would not make trouble for Ning Sheng's guest at this time, so tens of thousands of fans cheered and applauded.
My brother is a superstar who has seen many big scenes. He smiled and sang two songs, one in Chinese and one in English. Although the Chinese song is unfamiliar to everyone, the English song is the inspirational song "YOU RAISE ME" that has been in the United States for many years. UP", this song is the most popular song of cheer and encouragement when Americans encounter misfortune.
Therefore, at the end of this song, there was a lot of chorus sound on the scene, which surprised and surprised my brother.
The singing stopped, and the huge stadium burst into applause.
Different from the applause, screams, applause, and shouts after the end of a rock music, this segment of brother's performance is another English song at the end. For North American fans, this is like a song Charity songs are average, so everyone's applause is more pure!
For a while, the scene looked like an opera house that had expanded countless times.
With a naturally happy smile on his face, the elder brother held the microphone in his hand and thanked him again and again, "Thank you, thank you, thank you all..."
But the applause continued.
He smiled brighter and didn't thank you anymore, just smiled and waved to everyone.Then say some thanks and some surprises in English.
The applause from the audience seemed to grow louder, but at the same time, the whistle finally sounded.
After repeated curtain calls, my brother stood on the lifting platform, waved his hands at the audience, and slowly descended under the applause of tens of thousands of audiences. An elevator had been quietly opened, and when his figure disappeared completely, the follow spot light went out.
Amidst the cheers and applause of the audience, a heavy piano sound suddenly came from the dark stage, like an ancient bell in a deep mountain, resounding loudly in everyone's minds.
And with the sound of the piano, the follow spot lights on the other side immediately lit up at the same time.
Under the light, Ning Cheng changed into simple clothes, still wearing a white shirt and black pants, and just sat in front of a piano.Like a prince, an elegant gentleman.
The audience was still immersed in the charitable and inspirational singing just now, intoxicated by the wonderful singing of the elder brother, and they were still applauding subconsciously. People couldn't help screaming!
And as the piano sounded, other instruments gradually joined in.And as the music sounded, the fans at the scene suddenly fell into the atmosphere of rock and roll madness, especially as the music progressed, the majestic performance, even if Ning Sheng hadn't opened his mouth to sing, the song's epic atmosphere It's already crazy enough.
The song "November Rain" comes from the album "Use Your Illusion Ⅰ" by Guns N' Roses in another time and space. His Gibsonles paul guitar came out of the church to play the solo and the solo at the end where Slash stood on the piano played by the lead singer Rose made people follow suit.
And the majestic soundtrack and touching lyrics make it a classic.The song's music video won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography.
The song ranked No. 100 in the 6 Greatest Rock Guitar Solos.This achievement has also been achieved in this life, and he has also won some other honors and awards for guitar solo.
The gorgeous arrangement starts with the suspenseful piano shot, and the beginning of the layer-by-layer progression.The two solos in the middle that link up with human voices take over from the singing voices, advancing the whole artistic conception to a poignant and fantastical level.At the end, the sound stops and rises again, with more power.The whole song is nearly 9 minutes long, but every fan who has listened to it not only doesn't think it's too long, but thinks it's too short, wishing for a few more minutes, so that the guitarist's melody can be longer.
On the big screen, Ning Cheng was playing the piano, his serious eyes and dancing hands were conveyed to the eyes of every audience on the scene through the camera, making even the audience in the last row couldn't help but open their eyes at this moment. Mouth, crazy screams, shouts, and whistles sounded from time to time.
At this moment, there is no need to brew, wait, or wait, just a prelude, a silent performance, can make all the fans go crazy.This is a superstar, this is a masterpiece, an unparalleled rock star!
With the addition of vertical pipes and other orchestral instruments, the sound of the drums was loud and the sound of the piano was long, like an ancient picture scroll being pulled open, and a long memory awakened. Ning Cheng's extremely penetrating voice, accompanied by the constant Added to the bedding.
When I look into your eyes I can see a love restrained
Whenever I look into your eyes, I can feel your love is reserved
But darlin' when I hold you' don't you know I feel the same
Do you know my dear, when I hold you, I have the same worries as you
'Cause nothin' lasts forever and we both know hearts can change
'Cause everything has an end, nothing lasts forever, and we all know true hearts don't last forever
And it's hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain
Like walking with a candle in a cold November rain, with a few
At this moment, facing such a performance of rock music, orchestral music, beautiful harmony and stage presentation, the fans slightly opened their mouths, stared intently at the stage or the big screen, and at the same time closed their ears—almost every A person is not willing to miss any picture, and any melody and lyrics!
The song "November Rain" has long been familiar to Ning Sheng's fans. Many people have listened to it countless times at home, but at this moment, watching the live performance, listening to the song The shrill and sharp guitar sound, and Ning Cheng's high-pitched singing voice, everyone seemed to hear it for the first time, the hairs all over their bodies stood on end, it was very shocking!
Ning Sheng was sitting in front of the piano, leaving only one side facing the audience. If you only looked at this corner, it would be like a piano prince playing a soothing love song. You will find the guitarist wearing a hat, bare arms, and an open shirt, as well as the bassist playing blindly with his head up, and the powerful orchestra and vocals behind the stage. , What a grand combination of performances!
Do you need some time all alone?
Do you need time to face yourself?
Everybody needs some time on their own!
Everyone needs time to face themselves
Don't you know you need some time all alone.
Everyone needs time to enjoy solitude
Ning Cheng's hoarse voice was like an angry person suppressing himself, asking the other party back, suppressing his anger, that pressure was like a surging flame, flowing in the hearts of everyone.
And after this depressive chanting, there is a moving guitar solo, like a small soothing release before a big explosion, the guitarist on the stage lowered his head, and his big hat covered his Expressions, only hands fiddled on the strings, as if fiddled with everyone's mood.
The fans in the audience no longer screamed loudly, but swayed their arms along with the music, and some were humming softly along with Ning Cheng's voice.
So never mind the darkness' we still can find a way
So don't be afraid of the dark we can still go
Cause nothing lasts forever even cold November rain
'Cause there's no eternity in this world even if it's that cold November rain
After another foreshadowing low melody, the music on the entire stage suddenly stopped suddenly, as if the power was suddenly cut off, and all sounds, including various soundtracks, stopped suddenly.
The fans at the scene were a little confused, what's going on, the song is not over yet, and the next part is the climax!
Then, everyone saw a small staircase opposite Ning Sheng's piano. The guitarist was stepping up this small staircase, and then stood on Ning Sheng's piano under the gaze of the audience. This scene was clearly presented on the big screen behind him.
The audience at the scene suddenly whistled. Although they didn't understand what it was for for a while, they couldn't help getting excited when they saw the guitarist standing on the piano.
Think about it, what is a piano? The piano has always been an aristocrat among musical instruments, a symbol of nobility and elegance, but the guitar looks like a grassroots.
But at this time, a guitar stepped on the piano under its feet, just like the grassroots stepped on the lofty aristocrats under its feet, and it also seemed to show the freedom in people's hearts, and admire the wild and unruly hearts of you and me!
In short, at this moment, with the guitarist standing on the piano, everyone's heart inexplicably became more emotional.
Then, Ning Cheng, who was sitting in front of the piano, raised his hands and gently pressed down, and the live music sounded again, and the melody was like that of a marching army. The impulse in people's hearts is constantly rushing to the brain.
The guitarist stands on the piano and shakes his body with the music, which aggravates this feeling.And the next moment, the guitar melody like a charge on the battlefield suddenly joined in. The piercing and fierce melody, the sad and crazy guitar made all the emotions before this song exploded instantly!
The guitar solo, which was repeated continuously, became more frenzied and enthusiastic under the background of the piano and other instruments, and a moment later, Ning Cheng's high-pitched "Ah!" The atmosphere of the song, the atmosphere among the audience, became heated all of a sudden!
The whole song here is already the final outburst of emotions. Whether it is the accompaniment or the singing, it is crazy and bursting at this moment, and under the background of the orchestra, it will be more powerful, just like the waves of history. unstoppable!
The fans are like worshiping at this time!
Countless fans who had already stood up swayed their bodies wildly. If there were lights shining down on the auditorium at this time, they would definitely look like a "dance of demons".It's like tens of thousands of lunatics are going crazy!
Don't ya think that you need somebody
don't you expect someone
Don't ya think that you need someone
Don't you look forward to having someone
Everybody Needs Somebody
everyone needs love
You're not the only one
you are no exception
Ning Cheng's singing had reached its highest pitch. While playing the piano, he roared and sang repeatedly. All the fans raised their arms, swaying and waving like seaweed in the sea!
The scene is already going completely crazy!
After a crazy "November Rain", the next one is a relatively flat song called "Every Breath You Take" (every breath you take), which is a song by another time and space rock band The Police. ) of the representative works.After the song was released, it became popular all over the world and influenced the creative direction of pop music in all countries in the world!
This song is supported by the riffs of Muted Guitar (muted electric guitar) and Fretless Bass (fretless bass). The timbres played at the same time in the verse are only bass, drum, and muted electric guitar. But it is very popular, and the riff in the song is very distinctive.The single was included in the band's fifth studio album "Synchronicity". It was the band's only champion single in the United States and stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. It was the year-end champion single in 1983. 1980–1989), and won the 1984 Grammy Song of the Year and Best Pop Band/Combination Live Awards, and was listed in the "2004 Greatest Songs of All Time" selected by Rolling Stone Magazine in 500 84th.
Speaking of which, Ning Sheng's album is a collection of representative works of several big classic rock bands from another time and space. Not only is it unbeatable in sales in this world, it is also unrivaled in various awards.
At the US Billboard Awards last year, Ning Sheng's English album "Don't Cry" won Best Artist, Best Song Sales Artist, Best Rock Artist, Best Rock Album, and Best Rock Song. It became the artist who won the most awards that night, and it was also the time that Ning Sheng personally won the most awards abroad!
At the same time, in the nomination list announced by the Grammy earlier this year, Ning Sheng ranked at the top of the nomination list for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rock Artist, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album, and five awards. .
And on the major music charts in North America last year, Ning Sheng's English album and the songs in the album have always been on the most prominent position, becoming the favorite of countless rock fans!
Although the environments of the two time and space are different now, the same classic songs can be successful no matter where they are, and Ning Sheng uses his own method to make these classic works from another time and space appear in this time and space!
Every breath you take. Every breath you take.
Every move you make.
Every bond you break. Every rule you break.
Every step you take. Every step you take.
I'll be watching you! I'll be watching you!
Ning Cheng's singing had turned into a chorus at some point in time, the powerful drumbeats hit everyone's hearts, and they waved their arms together with the singing. The scene that was crazy just now is like a confession scene. , soft heartbreaking!
(End of this chapter)
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