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Feel the rhythm running in the blood, feel the drum beat on the eardrum, feel the restlessness jumping on the feet, feel the hot dance on the skin, feel the emotions rolling in the mind...everything in the bar The oxygen factor seems to be suffering from mania. Under the influence of the powerful musical symbols on the stage, dragons and snakes dance wildly, colorful, fire trees and silver flowers.
Everyone in Al's bar was like that, trapped in an indescribable state, just relying on Ben. Being able to enjoy every moment of madness with the music. This is the carnival feast for true music lovers, just like those big rock music festivals, all rock fans gather together, enjoy top-notch and professional performances, sway the energy in their bodies, and let themselves follow the music. The rhythm climbed to one peak after another.
Hugo felt like he was about to suffocate several times, not only because the almost boiling air inside the bar really didn't leave much oxygen, but also because the beating heart in his chest was squeezing every bit of oxygen, making his breathing difficult. hurry up. But Hugo still didn't want to leave, because this was the world that belonged to him.
One band followed another. On average, each band had fifteen minutes of performance. By the time all the bands had finished, it was already ten thirty in the evening. In fact, the rock night at Al Bar is a small rock music festival. The reason why the performance ends at 10:30 is mainly because the remaining time is left for all fans and performers to communicate freely. You can enjoy a lot of happy hours with a bottle of beer and a glass of whiskey in the bar.
Although there is the bar owner Green, it is not so easy to get close to tonight's performers. At least 30 people gathered around the Green Sun Band at this time, and they couldn't squeeze in at all. Relatively speaking, the card The crowd around Baileys will be less, but the scale of a dozen people should not be underestimated. In the end, after weighing it, Hugo still came to the Cadbury Band first.
Holding his guitar and holding the marker he just borrowed from Green, Hugo stood outside the small circle excitedly and nervously, waiting for his chance. Hugo's hopeful appearance was full of interest in the eyes of several other people, but Pedro was fine. He didn't know Hugo as an actor, he was just curious why Hugo was so excited; but Green and Both Neil obviously know that Hugo is the most popular actor recently, but Hugo, who was promoting movies on various TV shows not long ago, is now like an ordinary little fan, feeling uneasy. Looking forward to meeting his idol.
"Hugo, are you sure you want an autograph?" Neil looked at Hugo with a puzzled look. He could understand Hugo's love for the band, but he couldn't understand asking for an autograph.
"Of course!" Hugo didn't turn his head back, and looked at Dolores, the lead singer of the band Cadbury, in front of him with anticipation. With a surprisingly high-pitched and powerful voice, the baby face with big eyes and round face has a hazy temperament like smoke, and in the end, it is matched with short hair less than an inch, which is very cool.
It was not until this moment that Hugo confirmed his conjecture with his eyes. He was standing in front of the Cadbury Band, and he was standing in front of Dolores. This feeling was really wonderful. Although Hugo has always told himself not to make a fuss every time he sees a "star", this year has been quite effective, at least he did not make a fool of himself when the crew of "Yihai Xiongfeng"; but at this moment, seeing his ten-year rock music career love Hugo was still a little unbearable when he was in the band.
Looking at Hugo like this, Green couldn't help laughing, "I thought you also thought that the signature was of no value at all, because it was just an ordinary person recording his name on a piece of paper. The so-called 'signature' , except for the check, other meanings are imaginary by others, aren't they?"
"Of course, that's what I think. Autographs are one of the stupidest souvenirs in the world." Hugo's succinct answer shocked the three people next to him. Pedro couldn't hold back, and the first one laughed. Get up and say, "You think, a lot of times, artists just sign their name on a piece of paper, which may be lost by us when they turn around, or sign on some meaningless place, compared to a hug or a piece of paper. In terms of photos, those signatures that cannot be read have no value at all."
"Then you are still looking forward to coming over and asking for an autograph." Pedro sneered mercilessly. He couldn't laugh anymore. It was the first time that Hugo was so funny. He even looked at Hugo's broken belt just now. Neither was so joyful.
Hugo shrugged, "That's the trajectory of our lives, isn't it? Maybe ten or twenty years from now, we'll look at these stupid signatures and laugh and say to our friends and family and posterity, when I was How many stupid things did I do to get this autograph. This is the mark of recording our lives. I plan to record the autograph on this guitar, and then collect as many autographs as I can from my favorite bands. After many years, maybe I will Being a lawyer or an accountant, sitting in an office and looking at this guitar brings back those years.”
There is no absolute right or wrong in life. Signatures are like tattoos. Many people impulsively keep each other's names on their bodies when they are in love, but wait for the love to fade away, and even make trouble. The pain caused by this tattoo is unforgettable. But after the passage of time, when I recall these links, I will know how many hesitations and ups and downs my life has gone through.
Maybe the tattoo will be washed away one day, and the signature cannot be immortal. The idol's signature and lover's tattoo that once regarded as life are just a name after many years, but this "name" is no longer that. people, but that memory.
Hugo's understated remarks were a little joyous, and the first reaction of people was to complain: lawyer or accountant? This is really inappropriate, but I was moved by these words.
"Then why don't you ask me for an autograph?" Pedro said directly.
Hugo pouted and looked up and down Pedro, the critical eyes made Pedro quite uncomfortable, but fortunately Hugo did not continue, and soon said, "Perform me in front of me, conquer me, then I'll ask you for an autograph." Green and Neil laughed heartily after saying this, and Pedro even looked shriveled.
Today, Hugo has conquered them. As for their skills, at least it is not enough for Hugo to admire them.
At this moment, Hugo saw the opportunity and immediately stepped forward and said to Dolores, "Hey, Dolores, I really really like you guys, 'Dream', 'Linger'. ' Both are my favorites."
An insider can tell the difference with just one sentence. Hugo obviously knew the Cadbury Band very well. Although he said a lot, it immediately made Dolos' eyes light up, "You can like that really. Great. How was our performance tonight?"
"You can tell from the first song that you are still nervous, especially the first half. That's not the level you should have. But trust me, you are very good, and sticking to yourself is the most important thing." Hugo didn't either. Blindly pursued, or put forward her own opinions, the smile on Dolos' face immediately bloomed.
In fact, Dolores' singing method is too maverick, even in the underground rock circle, it is unique, which makes Dolores have to bear huge pressure, worrying that her singing will not be accepted by the audience and affect the band's performance develop. So, even though she doesn't know Hugo, it's very important to be recognized by such a fan who really likes their music.
"Oh! Thank you, thank you, you don't know what you just said means to me." Doroth's face evoked a shallow smile, lining the round apple face with a hint of sweetness. Dolores is not a singer with a lot of smiles in front of the public. She is more low-key and cold than her appearance. Today, Doros is smiling, which shows that her inner emotions are high.
"Can I ask you to sign for me? It's written on this guitar." Hugo hurriedly handed over the carbon pen, then raised the guitar in his hand, and looked at Dolores with anticipation.
Doros looked at Hugo with some surprise, because most of them were insiders tonight, and everyone mainly focused on communication, and it was rare to ask for autographs. But Doros saw Hugo's bright smile, so she nodded, "No problem." Then took the pen and signed the first name on the Hugo guitar case.
Later, the same situation also appeared in Hugo's conversation with Green Day's lead singer Billy Joe. He obviously didn't understand Hugo's request for an autograph. The first sentence of the young and energetic boy was, "****, sign what the hell, I'm not fucking Kurt Cobain." Hugo laughed, but in the end Billy Joe signed Hugo's guitar, let Hugo this The night of rock and roll came to a close.
Hugo has communicated with many performance bands one after another. Of course, many people recognized Hugo, and they all came forward to discuss the guitar or "Kill. Your. Heroes". Such a happy time quickly slipped away between his fingers, and when Hugo reacted, it was already a quarter past eleven.
Neil and Pedro both plan to go back, because tonight's main course is over, and it's time to drink and revel. They know that they can't drink enough. Naturally, there is no need for them to stay.
"Please be sure to let my car escort you back." Green said with a friendly smile, "As the host tonight, I wanted to provide some convenience, but unfortunately I can't do anything except music. So please don't do it anymore. I missed this opportunity."
"Music trumps everything, doesn't it?" Hugo's words made everyone laugh.
"It's not so convenient to call a taxi at this time, so let my car come in handy." Taxi in Los Angeles can't be stopped on the street. You have to call the taxi company to make an appointment. So Green's help is indeed just right.
Hugo and Neil and Pedro looked at each other, then smiled, "Why not? That way I don't have to worry about those bad jeans coming down all the time."