Chapter 340 340 Keyboard Players

"I know that now the band is basically equipped with drummers, guitarists, and bass players, but I always feel that the band should be diversified, and the keyboard has a variety of timbres, which can give music more changes and elements, and also It allows the band to break free and create its own color." This is Hugo's answer to Joseph's question.

This is the idea that Hugo came up with after he participated in the rock night. Hugo has been exposed to a variety of music, even if it is only limited to the rock genre, including from the 1970s to the second in the 21st century. After ten years of various types of music, in Hugo's cognition, a band should not be bound by the so-called "style", but should develop its own music according to the style and characteristics of its own band. Nirvana is great, but not everyone can copy Kurt Cobain; The Beatles are great, but it's not easy to find another John Lennon and another Paul McCartney in the world .

If one is willing to look back on Michael Jackson's musical career, he developed his own unique musical style, including moonwalking, music videos and "Thriller" that influenced the future The innovation of the entire music trend has made him one of the great ranks.

So when Hugo formed a band of his own, he couldn't help but start to conceive that their band should have their own style, and rock should not be music that is only confined to guitar strings. Rock music should also open its mind to accept more new things, so as to form a style unique to each band, such as rap rock, such as metal core, such as industrial metal, such as post grunge, such as alternative rock . In fact, this is the new metal rock.

If the new metal music is strictly defined, it means that the distorted timbre and extreme volume of traditional heavy metal music are retained, and more melodic lead parts such as hip-hop and rap are mixed in it. The timbre of new metal music and heavy metal must be, In fact, it is more raw and original, because the guitar part of new metal is not as complicated as in heavy metal music, and the position it occupies is greatly weakened.

New metal is a very general term. In a broad sense, it includes almost all the new heavy music forms that emerged in the 1990s. The authoritative media's explanation for this is rage metal. Compared with traditional heavy metal, more band members are instilled in the music. The elements of anger and fury, and the media through which the players express their ideas are different and rich, which also makes the new metal music form a colorful style, and until 2014, it did not form an independent and special music. style.

In the long history of music, new metal music has always been widely controversial, because it has no technical breakthroughs, no complicated arrangements, and has not yet formed a truly independent unified music style, with its diverse and rich characteristics It has also become its weak point of controversy. But it is undeniable that the contribution of new metal music to the diversification of music is irreplaceable. The application of electronic music, the use of guitars, and the creation of arrangements have all contributed to the development of music in the 21st century. Impact.

In fact, the biggest contribution of new metal music is to surpass the impact of metal wave and death wave on mainstream music, and really impact rock music into the mainstream market. Linkin Park, Slipknot, Marilyn-Manson .Manson's success made people re-understand rock and roll, and thus began to understand classic bands such as Guns and Roses, Pandora, Korn, and then they really entered the genre of torrent, death, avant-garde, and heavy metal. rock world.

There are many diehard fans of metal rock who have slammed the new metal music, and even think it is a kind of injury and insult to rock, and they are never willing to admit the status of the new metal music. But in Hugo's view, this view is incorrect. Having a heart that really loves music and a passion for pursuing music is the most important thing, so the role of new metal music in the history of rock and roll development is also will be recognized.

What's more, after entering the 21st century, heavy metal rock has brought a new wave, and in this, new metal music also has an immeasurable role in promoting. Not to mention that in the music environment of the 21st century, the diversity of music has developed to a new stage, and the historical status of new metal music has become clearer.

So when the band was formed, Hugo communicated his ideas with Neil and Pedro. Originally, Hugo thought this process would be very difficult. After all, Hugo enjoyed it once during the last rock night.” "Thousands of People" treatment, but surprisingly, both Neal and Pedro strongly agreed with Hugo's idea.

Neil and Pedro were both amazed at Hugo's performance on "Kill. Your. Heroes", and they were also very curious if adding more elements to rock would make it a own unique musical style. At this time in 1992 and 1993, the technological innovation of rock reached a new bottleneck, and the role of the guitar was amplified unprecedentedly, which also made the development lines of each rock band quite consistent: constantly sculpting their own technology , The pursuit of the complexity of the arrangement, but also the loss of innovation in the production of music.

Hugo, Neil, Pedro, including Fukukin, are actually musicians who have been affected by this. They have never relaxed their practice of their own skills, so several people have discussed several times around the skills part. And when everyone talks about music, they always think about making music into tricks, which loses the most essential thing about music.

In Hugo's creativity, if you can open your mind and re-read rock from a different angle, you can indeed see a brand new world. Both Neil and Pedro seemed eager to try it. Regardless of whether they can innovate a new genre of music or create a new history of music, it will become an unforgettable experience on the road of their pursuit of music, which is why they always insist on wandering in the music world, because They are so passionate about music and willing to accept any challenge.

The keyboard has always been neglected in traditional metal rock bands, especially the electronic keyboard, they think it is a blasphemy to rock music. But in fact, the earliest heavy metal bands, such as Black Sabbath (Black. Sabbath), Led. Zeppelin (Led. Zeppelin) used a lot of keyboards, and Deep. Purple band (Deep. Purple) directly equipped the band A full-time keyboard player, there are also a lot of keyboard solos in the songs.

For new metal rock, the keyboard is not an indispensable instrument, but it can indeed enrich the creation and sound of the melody, and it is an excellent addition to a band. A good keyboard player can bring richer effects to the entire band, sometimes pure guitars and drums can't achieve.

In fact, the Goatskin Band also joined a full-time keyboard player in the later period, Neil Coding. This keyboard player became a member of the band in 1996, and also injected a new atmosphere into the band, marking the Goatskin Band's musical style change!

Therefore, Hugo believes that the band still needs a keyboard player, maybe not a full-time keyboard player, who can part-time other instruments, but must know the keyboard, which is a kind of enrichment for the whole band. Neil and Pedro also nodded in agreement.

Of course, compared to keyboard players, the lack of drummers is fatal, which is also the fundamental reason why Hugo's three-member band never made it.

Joseph didn't know much about the style of music, but he was deeply touched by what Hugo said "giving more variety and elements to the music". "Adding the keyboard is indeed a bold decision." Joseph nodded in surprise, and then said casually, "Alfonso is a good keyboard player, he once told me that he wanted to be a member of a rock band, but obviously keyboard technology can't help anything. I'm busy, so I started learning the guitar."

"What? Do you mean Alfonso Lopez?" The speaker was unintentional and the listener was intentional, Hugo was stunned, Alfonso was the salesman who bought the car last time, and Joseph's hair was small, "I remember he was Melody guitarist, just like me."

"Yes, he has been learning the guitar for some years, but he learned the electronic organ when he was a child." Joseph also noticed Hugo's excitement and couldn't help but raise his head, "He plays the electronic organ very well, but I don't know how good his technique is. Well, I don't quite understand this kind of professional stuff."

A bold idea flashed in Hugo's mind, "Joe, do you think Alfonso is willing to join our band?"

"You mean resign and settle down to make music?" Joseph opened his mouth slightly, a little uncertain.

"Yeah, after this close, I don't want to be in movies any more in the short term, you know, the brain is in a mess. So I thought, if possible, get the band together and practice, go out and perform and enjoy Let’s talk about the fun that music brings.” In fact, Hugo wanted to do this last year, but at that time he didn’t have enough capital, let alone a band, so he still chose to be a good actor down-to-earth. But now, he needs to rest for a while, and the band can be formed, so if you don't embark on the journey at this time, when will you wait? "However, I guess it's not easy for us to make an income. You know, there are so many underground rock bands, and there are definitely not a few good bands that never get a chance. So..."

It was a huge challenge to get Alfonso to give up his current stable work environment and re-invest in the pursuit of his musical dreams. To be anyone else, there will be hesitation.

Joseph thought for a moment, "If it was Alfonso three years ago, he would have agreed without hesitation, but now, I'm not sure." Time always makes people change, even if it is a partner who has grown up together since childhood The same is true, "I'll ask him, though. Of course, even if he agrees, he should pass your audition, right?"

"Of course, we still attach great importance to technology." Hugo looked at the suede band's cassette in his hand, and his mood began to fly involuntarily.