416 Chapter 416
Hollywood, represents the star dream of every ordinary person, even the American dream. There seems to be endless money there, there seems to be a lot of power over the people, and it seems to gather the attention and focus of the whole world. You can linger in the cheers and shouts and never wake up, there seems to be a glittering future there.
But that's not the whole of life. Hollywood is not the United States. There are many places in the United States besides Hollywood. Hollywood is just a town the size of a sesame on the vast land. In addition to star dreams, there are countless fragments in life. A life composed of family, love and friendship is never just what dreams can represent.
If the whole country is ignored because of Hollywood, if the whole life is forgotten because of the dream, if the past, the beginning, and the persistence are forgotten because of the cheers and the spotlight, then everything is no longer meaningful, not only It's just that Hollywood has no meaning, dreams have no meaning, even life has no meaning, and my own existence no longer exists. Just like the little white dragon who lost his name in "Spirited Away", he can only become a villainous minion under Tang Po Po.
There is a sentence in the "Huayan Sutra" called "Don't forget your original heart, and you will be forever". This is a Buddhist saying, which means don't forget the original heart of human beings at the beginning, which is the innate heart of human beings at the beginning. The kindness, sincerity, innocence, enterprising, tolerance, and fraternity that come, this is telling people to learn to be grateful and to learn to see the colorful life of life. This sentence was later popularized by Steve Jobs (Steve. Jobs), and it was gradually quoted as: Don't forget your original dream, don't forget the original intention of starting something, don't forget about your life , Lost yourself in the struggle, never lose your truest self.
Therefore, please remember that a million dollars can’t buy your true self, the heat and cheers of the crowd can’t buy your inner warmth, and a disguised mask can’t hide the passage of time; please remember that your real name is the deepest in your heart. True Self; remember, Hollywood is not America.
Chasing your dreams isn't scary, and Hollywood isn't scary either. What's scary is being surrounded by Hollywood and forgetting your dreams.
If Hugo forgets his original intention to become an actor, then he is just a mediocrity who uses disguise to perform. Performing for the sake of performance, he has lost the passion of performance and can only do nothing; The original intention of the band, then they can only become a follower in the fiercely competitive music industry in the end, even if they can have one or two best-selling albums, they can only consume all their talents in the countless "cheers" and become "" If Joseph forgets the original intention of his hard work, then he is not worthy of Hugo's trust, not worthy of being Hugo's friend, maybe they can continue to cooperate and achieve good results, but only That's all, just a partner at work, that clear line cannot be crossed.
Hugo had no way to change Joseph's mind, because Joseph was also an independent individual, and it was not wrong for him to pursue the success of his own business, but Hugo could insist on himself. He won't stop moving forward because of fear of the future, he won't stop moving forward because of temporary setbacks, he won't get carried away because of small successes, and he won't forget his original intentions because of temporary victories.
Bear in mind the original intention, and then go on unswervingly. If you say that what awaits you at the end is failure, then Hugo has no regrets; if you say that what greets you in the end is success, Hugo will embrace it with open arms.
"Precious rain and dew will never come when you need it, you've won the little game of Hollywood, trying to find passion only to find yourself tired. After a long time, put on your blue jeans again Come home, girl, and remember Hollywood's. Not. America; put on your blue jeans again after a long time, girl, go home, and remember that Hollywood is not America."
Hugo's voice was completely released, all the nightmares dissipated in the melody, and the entanglement and disappointment brought by "The Shawshank Redemption" were also turned into pieces in the singing. He will not forget his name is "Chen Huguo" is also known as "Hugo-Lancaster". He will not forget that when he was fifteen years old, he embarked on a journey to pursue his dreams with Su Zinan, Zhang Xiaoye, Li Yibai and Li Xia. He will not forget the blessings around him now. Jin, Neil, Pedro and Alfonso gathered together with the same persistence, and he will not forget that he now has a second life and shoulders the dream of two people... He will not forget, Hollywood is not America.
Sure enough, music is always the best medicine for emotional healing, and it is also the best bridge between nationalities, races and languages, because what is condensed in music is the truest emotions in the hearts of creators and singers. A simple note is given a special meaning, and only true bosom friends can understand the meaning. This is the greatness of music, and it is also the basis for music to be "art".
Hugo sat in front of the keyboard and sang to his heart's content. Alfonso stood at the door of the room silently wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes. He knew that at the crossroads of his dreams, he made the right choice, and he became a member of the honorable death. No matter what happens in the future, he will never regret it, maybe this is the most correct choice in his life so far. But at the same time, he also hoped that Joseph would not lose his way, by all means.
Pedro raised his left hand and gently wiped the crystal teardrops on his bass, but a bright smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He remembered the feeling when he decided to become a bass player, the feeling of standing with nothing. At the origin, he has strong morale and passion, and just thinking about it makes one's blood boil. While stroking the strings of the bass, another teardrop slid down, wetting the strings, but they shone brightly.
Fu Jin just looked at Hugo quietly, motionless, but the hands holding the drum sticks clenched unknowingly, the blue veins on the back of the hands slowly emerged because of too much force, in his eyes, he could Clearly see Hugo's focused and serious look. Fukukin knew that this was where he belonged. There was a spirit in this band that made him willing to give everything. He was lucky, he missed one time and got the second time.
Neil stood outside the passenger seat door, his eyebrows stretched slightly, and a smile formed on the corners of his mouth, because he knew that the band had truly matured, although after this period of tour, the band would not be on tour or releasing an album. All aspects have reached a sufficient level, but the band has always lacked a kind of cohesive morale, just like the band's name "Glory to Death", that kind of passion for music brought five people together, but they did not go forward. Today, in Hugo's song full of melancholy, sadness, disappointment, and discouragement, Neil hears the enthusiasm, courage, persistence and confidence contained in it, which is the last piece of the puzzle that the band lacks.
"Hollywood's. Not. America", the lyrics of this song perfectly present Hugo's recent sentiments, everyone has the right to chase their dreams, but not everyone can go At the end, not everyone can remember their original dreams when they reach the end.
Hugo's singing stopped, but the lingering voice slowly lingered in the thick night. Maybe a day, a month, or even a year later, the members of the band will not forget this song in their hearts. The silence of the night became more and more silent after the cold piano keys, and even the sound of the radio from other rooms was echoed, and the noise around the motel seemed to disappear in an instant. The thoughts continue to reminisce, and then aftertaste.
"What about Neil and Alfonso, why are you so slow?" Hugo's voice broke the silence and brought everyone back to their senses, but neither Fokine nor Pedro responded to Hugo's words. Obviously still immersed in his own thoughts. As a creator, Hugo's inner openness was slowly unfolded along with the music, and his low emotions were also expressed in the melody, so he was the first to react.
Neil stood outside the car, took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and was about to start walking, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Alfonso at the door of the room, he cast his eyes over, and then saw Alfonso Suo averted his eyes in embarrassment and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Neil was still a little worried about Alfonso. In fact, he was worried about Hugo and Joseph, but Neil forced himself to calm down. Many things still had to be taken with the flow. As a bystander, intervening rashly would only make things worse. got worse. What's more, he should trust his teammates, shouldn't he?
Neil stepped forward to the carriage, "I'm not worried about disturbing your creation." Neil's voice made Pedro and Fokine react, and they all took back their floating thoughts, "If that Henry B. Rum hears your composition, and it is estimated that he will ask us again if we are willing to sign a contract." Neil is using this way to praise Hugo's excellent composition just now.
"Let's see if he's sincere and willing to come to the door for the third time." Hugo said with a chuckle. In fact, Hugo still hasn't asked Joseph about Henry, and several phone calls have ended up unhappy. But Henry surprised them. I thought Henry was an unmotivated idler before, but Henry followed the band all the way out of Memphis and secretly observed every performance of the band. Obviously, the band was "reviewing" the manager, and Henry Also reviewing the band.
Later, Henry made another appearance in Miami with an offer to sign, but that time the band declined without much hesitation. The band has not noticed any signs of Henry since then, and it is not known if he is still following behind the band.
"Then it depends on whether we have this value." Neil said with a smile.
When Pedro heard this, he immediately shouted impatiently, "Alfonso, hurry, hurry! Practice time is up!"