Chapter 535 535 Rock Spirit

At this time, Jojo's voice on the radio was asking about the hottest topic in recent times, "Your album 'Almost Famous' has aroused heated discussions, some people think that your music insults rock, and your innovation is important to rock. It's a devastating blow; at the same time, some people think that your music is a brave and successful attempt, you have injected a new energy into rock. What do you think of your band yourself?"

Hearing this question, the band members all turned their attention to Hugo, and Hugo didn't refuse, he just said, "When it comes to this issue, I want to talk about the name of our album first." This issue is also the band's publicity. The topics that were mentioned the most during the process included both positive breakthroughs and side effects. Hugo had tried several different answers before, but he always felt that there were still errors in everyone's understanding, so today he planned to answer from a different angle.

"'Almost famous', in fact, literally means standing on the threshold of becoming famous, maybe the last step, but how much time this step will take, no one can know, maybe some people stop at this for a lifetime But maybe someone just took a step easily and walked over, no one knows." Hugo explained the origin of the album's name in detail, which made Qiaoqiao keep nodding slightly, and there was a hint of clarity on his face from time to time. Wu's expression, "Standing in this position, all success seems to be within reach, but it seems that it will never be achieved. This kind of feeling can easily lead people to get lost, and make people simply yearn for success, even in order to take this step. One step and willing to give everything, but they don't notice that they have forgotten the purpose of the original beginning."

"Compared to simple success, standing one step away from success can easily confuse people and make people unable to find themselves. Of course, the light of success can also make people arrogant, but the distance from success is the most When approaching, the rapid heartbeat is unmatched at other moments." Hugo's explanation made the studio silent, although the members of Glory to the Dead had long known the allusion of "almost fame". However, every time I listen to it, I will have more feelings, and when Jojo heard it for the first time, the shock is hard to describe in words.

"It's like at the last moment of a basketball game, the difference between the two sides is only one point. The buzzer-beating shot of the one behind draws an arc in the air. If you make a shot, you will win, if you don't make it, you will lose. Watching the basketball slide across the arc in the air This moment, obviously only a momentary thing, but you almost feel like you are about to vomit your heart. This vague state of close to success, but uncertainty, makes it easy to focus only on the present and forget everything else. "

"Wow, this explanation really makes... all language lose its color." Jojo sighed, this is not only Jojo's feeling, but also the feeling of most listeners in front of the radio.

Hugo used the most direct example to explain the state of being "almost famous". In an instant, people understood that kind of psychology, knowing that success was within reach, and that kind of earnestness really made people get carried away. And if you pass by success, that kind of dazed self-lost will be even more turbulent.

Hugo smiled lightly, "Actually, the reason why I mentioned the meaning behind 'almost famous' is the answer to your question just now."

"How do you say it?" Qiao Qiao seemed a little puzzled, what was the direct connection between "almost fame" and the heated discussion caused by the recent death of glory.

Hugo didn't pause either, then explained, "I think anyone who loves music knows the Beatles, knows Michael Jackson, whether you like their music or not, but the fact is that their music changed the whole thing. History goes. But the question is, if the Beatles and Michael Jackson knew they could change history, would they still maintain their love of music and their passion for music?"

"If Elvis Presley knew he could change history, could he still sing so much? If the Beatles knew they could make history, could they keep their music pure? If Nirvana knew that they had changed the direction of rock and roll, would Kurt Cobain's rebelliousness still shine as brightly as it does now?" Hugo's series of questions left Jojo speechless, even though he As a radio host, timely reaction speed is one of the necessary skills, but at this time, facing Hugo's question, Jojo couldn't find any words to answer.

"Of course, I don't know, because none of these things happened, but as a band, if we keep looking at whether our music can change history, whether our music has created a whole new genre, then Our music will lose its original purity, maybe these issues don’t need to be discussed at all, and we will kill ourselves.” Hugo said with a smile, which made Pedro and Alfonso laugh. A sound was heard, but Qiao Qiao, who was sitting next to him, did not smile at all.

Jojo never imagined that Hugo would respond to the recent controversy in such a way.

"In fact, this is the same as 'almost famous', we have launched a kind of music that is out of tune with the current trend, we have broken the shackles of the existing mainstream rock and made our own music, which is bound to conflict with the mainstream, we Standing on the threshold of changing history, success is within reach. But if we focus all our attention on the topic of 'successfully changing the course of music history', it will also cause us to lose ourselves and eventually forget about our original The idea of ​​making a 'Nearly Famous' album also forgets how we formed the band in the first place. Then, our music will eventually lose its original charm."

Jojo didn't speak, but Hugo didn't stop, instead, he kept talking, which made the audience in front of the radio quiet, all disputes and arguments stopped, everyone just listened to the rain silently fruit words.

"So, now everyone is discussing whether our music is an insult to rock or a revolution. I don't think this is an issue that our band needs to discuss, because this is not our original intention." Hugo said with a smile, looking at My teammates, "We just wanted to make the music we liked, and we just wanted to create more diverse and colorful music. As for whether we can change the trend and history of rock and roll, I believe time will give an answer. , maybe, maybe not." After Hugo finished speaking, he looked at Jojo and said with a smile, "Even if our band doesn't respond, the discussion is lively enough now, isn't it?"

Jojo finally reacted at this time, and he also understood what Hugo meant. In the final analysis, these discussions don't care about the band. Glory to the Dead is a band that loves music. Their music insults rock or changes rock, It doesn't matter, what matters is their passion for music.

"Of course, of course." Qiaoqiao nodded affirmatively, and then couldn't help but smile, "I think, maybe ten years later, when we look back at these discussions today, we may have more feelings. Because of these discussions In itself, it comes from listeners who really love music, whether those opinions are positive or negative, their hearts for music are the same.”

"Yes, that's the truth." Neil nodded, and Hugo accepted the baton, "So in fact, everyone is willing to discuss our music, and this matter itself is worthy of our joy. We are just like everyone, They are all people who simply love rock and roll, and in the recent discussions, of course, we are the group of people who love the music of the band, other than that, there is no difference, and there is no special point of view.”

"That's natural." Jojo laughed, "but I'm very curious, how did Glory to the Dead inject a lot of bold attempts and innovations into rock and roll. How did these ideas come about in the first place?"

The band members looked at Hugo again, but Hugo smiled and waved, "You shouldn't look at me. In fact, the first inspiration came from Pepe."

"Me? Are you sure it's me? Why don't I have any impression of myself?" Pedro said with a look of astonishment, but Neil and Fukukin understood.

"Hugo, you mean rock night when we get together to discuss the importance of bass and guitar to the band?" Neal asked confirmingly.

"Yes, it was that night, when I wrote the song 'Kill. Your. Heroes'." Hugo nodded, and Pedro also recalled, showing an expression of sudden realization. , "I had a little conflict with Pepe and Fokin that night. I thought that rock music that ditched the guitar actually existed, but they obviously didn't believe it. To convince them, I played it myself."

"Then he killed the audience in seconds." Pedro said, which made Neil, Fokin and others smile silently, but Pedro didn't notice it and then said, "You don't I will believe that Hugo used a keyboard and a snare drum to play 'Smothering Heroes' that day. The shock that brought us at that time was really indescribable. From that moment on, I couldn't help but start thinking: we Is the mind bound, and rock can have more expressions."

"Yes, I have had this idea since then. The essence of rock is freedom, change, and breakthrough. It is difficult for me to imagine that rock that has lost its wings can still be called rock. So, I give In addition to the more colorful charm of rock, there is also the band of glory to death." Hugo made a simple summary, but Jojo sighed again and again.

"Wow, the sparks between the bands are really eye-opening, and the rock and roll spirit that shines on Glory to the Dead is also admirable. Since we mentioned the song 'Kill the Hero', let's enjoy it together. , let's also feel the rock and roll spirit from Glory to Death!"