Chapter 452 452 Cover Settings

Albert wore a pair of golden glasses and looked like a gentleman, but his speech was faster than expected, and he did things neatly and without any sloppiness. After just saying hello, he cut into the theme.

Hugo was waiting for him to get his hair done in order. Hearing Albert's words, he turned around and showed a smile. Albert raised his left hand and nodded at Hugo, even if he said hello. . Hugo knew that this was Albert's style, so he didn't stop and said, "What do you want to know?"

"If you've listened to the album, you must have your own thoughts on the album, and maybe that's what we want you to know." Hugo knew that Albert was a photographer who liked to communicate with models. This kind of communication Naturally, it is not a simple chat, but more of a conversation that inspired Albert's photography.

With Albert's current status as a top photographer, the works he shoots can be called works of art, so he is willing to shoot the cover for the album of glory to death, it will not be easy, he still hopes to be able to take the band's work. Dig inside. So the first thing Albert did when he arrived at the studio was to come and talk to the band.

Albert curled his lips and thought about it carefully, "Why not start with the name of the album? I heard that you insisted on using this name. Is there any special reason? The album name originally adopted by the record company What is it?"

"To the death of glory, the band's album of the same name." Hugo reluctantly said, and as a result, he received a "lazy and tricky approach" from Albert.

In fact, in all fairness, the name "Glory to Death" is very appropriate as the title of the album, and it also fits the setting of the album very well. But the problem is, this is the name of the band, and it conveys the band's own connotation and persistence. Although it is appropriate to use this name as the name of the album, it lacks some sincerity.

Moreover, as Albert said, when many singers released their first albums, they chose the name of the singer. This is a very lazy work. The biggest reason is that the record company hopes to promote the name of the singer through the album, deepening the The influence of people on the singer is part of the publicity plan. It's just that this time EMI has implemented this plan again. The advantage is that the band has an excellent name, that's all, there is not much redeeming point.

"The last name is actually a culmination of all the ideas our band has had over the past few months," Hugo continued, "You know, we've been on a long road tour for three months, and a lot of the time it's A performance without an audience." Albert did not speak, but nodded slightly to show that he understood.

"From the very beginning, we just liked music and performances, and then started this journey; but when the cheers gradually increased, and when the crowd gradually increased, things seemed to lose their original flavor. Perseverance is still burning in the chest, but the thirst for fame, the addiction to self, the madness of sex and drugs, began to make the original dream struggle and get lost."

Hugo said seriously, not only Albert, but also not only the band members, including Henry, Ellie, makeup artist, stylist and others who were standing next to him, all stopped their movements involuntarily and listened. Hugo's elaboration.

"Actually, as you know, everyone has a desire in their hearts. Although we say that music is supreme, it is a bit harsh to say that if no one appreciates your music, then you can't be called a singer or a band at all. It can be said that I am just a music lover. Music, no matter how high-level it is, is still a commercial exchange, otherwise there will be no way to reflect its value." If there is really a band with a song that is so good, But no one knows, so who will prove their excellence? Boya met Ziqi, and music needs bosom friends. This is a fact that cannot be ignored.

"So, from the very beginning, the mood of sharing music will always change with the increase of listeners. We will start to miss the audience, nostalgic praise, nostalgic cheering, that kind of recognition from other people will give us self-confidence. Swelling up, I vaguely felt that I was finally... someone, no longer some unknown person in this world, no longer some vagabond who no one would know even if his life disappeared. At least, we can prove that we once existed. This kind of thinking will gradually expand and re-expand, and the desire for popularity and attention is like a drug. It is like a drug, people can't stop, the loneliness after thousands of people cheers is really It's hard to get used to.”

Hugo's voice is very warm, with a calming power, making the studio quiet, and the sound of someone moving things or the friction of footsteps comes from time to time, but this is more and more brought out.

"So, before we know it, we forget our starting point, our love for music, and our dreams. On the one hand, we yearn for recognition, but on the other hand, our greed for popularity destroys us. Focusing on music does not produce better music, so that popularity and attention begin to gradually disappear, which forms a vicious circle. We may know the problem, we may not know, but there is nothing we can do. As a result, we are standing in a huge On the stage, the colorful lights, the screams of mountains and tsunamis, and the temperature of burning skin make us lose our way. Looking around, we can see a sea of ​​black people, but we can't see each specific face; The inspiration has dried up, and the fingers and instruments can no longer spark. In the end, we also lose ourselves, not knowing what we are doing, what we should be doing..."

Part of the story Hugo tells is the experience of dying of glory, part of his own experience, and a larger part of the experience of Nirvana. Kurt Cobain is so recklessly squandered his own. Talent, and finally lost himself in the colorful spotlight.

In 2000, there was a movie called "Almost. Famous", which told the story of the golden rock age of 1973, a rock band, a group of crazy fans, and a young underage reporter in a period During the crazy tour, I gradually lost myself.

The band called Stillwater in the movie went through the process of going from unknown to a little famous, and then eager to win more popularity, more attention, and more fame, in the face of these sudden attentions , the band members all lost themselves, they were addicted to sex and drugs. In the enjoyment of the product, they put the cart before the horse and abandoned the music itself, so that they could not find the motivation to create music, standing at the crossroads in confusion, at a loss.

In fact, the experience of Zhishui has happened to almost every rock band, the new day before Fu Jin, Nirvana, the Beatles... including the glory to death, and the self after "Yihai Xiongfeng" and the previous paragraph Joseph of time, it can even be said that everyone who enters the entertainment industry, and even every ordinary person who dreams of getting promoted and rich in life is like this. Facing the lure of wealth. Confusion, the delusion of power, and the greed of reputation, people are often blinded, unable to see the future, and unable to see themselves, just passively keep spinning in place.

Fortunately, Glory to Death has not completely lost its direction yet, and pulled the reins and stopped in time, at least now they have not lost themselves. But what about the future? If the band is successful in the future, will they still remember the reasons for the band's formation, and the hardships and hardships the band has gone through across the United States... Who can say for sure?

"So the name of the album is 'Almost Famous'?" Albert said, looking at Hugo who was lost in his own thoughts.

Hugo was stunned, struggling out of his thoughts, "Yes, that's why we call the album 'Almost Famous'." It's as if the band was standing on the verge of becoming famous, but was still one step away, on the one hand They rely on the road tour to create a lot of topics and attract a lot of attention; but on the other hand, they have no really outstanding works to prove themselves, and they are still far from the so-called fame. Standing in this position tends to be restless and disorienting.

Almost becoming famous is actually a state. All dreams seem to be within reach, and the focus is close at hand. Uneasy, hesitant, restless and expectant, excited, happy. Using this name as the name of the band's first album is not only to warn the band not to get carried away, but also to remind the band to remember the details along the way, and to vividly express the restless but eager recklessness of the whole album. .

Naturally Albert didn't know how many thoughts were in Hugo's head, but he linked Hugo's description to the name of the album, and he had to sigh that the band of Glory to Death was indeed full of his own thoughts. It's not public at all, like the boy next door, but if the connotation of their music is ignored because of this, it will definitely be a loss for every listener.

Albert whispered the name of the album, "Almost famous, almost famous..." and then let out a long sigh, "It reminds me of River Phoenix." The words echoed softly in the warehouse, which made everyone fall into silence.

Hugo unexpectedly raised his head to look at Albert, and it was because of River Phoenix's breaking news that he remembered the movie "Almost Famous", which awakened his deeper thoughts. It was proposed that the album title be "Almost Famous".

At this moment, Hugo and Albert's thoughts actually resonated, and this kind of happiness and joy understood by their confidants came in an instant.