Chapter 309: X-JAPAN
X-Japan was once the most popular heavy metal rock band in Japan, the ancestor of Japanese visual kei rock, with music albums sold more than 20 million copies, and was recognized by mainstream music as a ** label, which is quite valuable in the Japanese music scene.
But now they are just five little ** silks, bent on being popular, and want to find their own place on the stage of Tokyo.
But there are more than 100 underground bands in Tokyo, and they haunt 1ive-hou, small bars, hoping to rally fans, gather popularity, and eventually get a contract with a record company.
X-Japan is just one of hundreds of bands, the technology is not the best, the songs are not the most beautiful, the concept is not the most advanced, and the fame is not the greatest.
Therefore, in order to be able to succeed in the position, X-Japan tried its best to "Since you can't do the best, then do the worst!" became their motto.
Lin Jiashu often breathes fire when performing, burning the audience in the front row; After the performance, rush to the fans and fight; Wearing kimonos and performing rock 'n' roll, a series of bizarre behaviors made them gradually famous in underground bands, and they were called one of the "three major garbage bands in Kanto", and they were banned from many performance venues.
However, their move to position like this has indeed attracted some fans and made them have their own fans, but there is still a lot of gap between being appreciated by the record company and getting a record contract.
To be able to accompany Han Jin to perform today, for them. It's a great opportunity to show.
There were thousands of people in attendance, far more than any 1-ive-hou, let alone the tens of millions of people in front of the television.
"Han Jinjun, it is really our honor to be able to work with you." Lin Jiashu led the members of the group to bow to Han Jinshen and said.
Han Jin smiled, seeing Lin Jiashu, who was unruly on the stage, he looked like a little sheep at the moment, and some people couldn't help laughing. In fact, he also knows that many singers look on stage, and they look like two people in private.
It seems that Wang Fei, the queen of heaven, will always be light and light on the stage. Ethereal temperament. In fact, in private, he is a layman, and how vulgar he comes. The so-called petty bourgeois temperament is just commercial packaging.
X-Japan dances wildly on stage, but in private, he still has to rein in his edge. If it's really the unruly one. Japanese musicians and record labels are not vegetarians either. I've suppressed them a long time ago.
"Hello. Thank you for helping me accompani~" Han Jin said with a smile, and then under the introduction of Lin Jiashu, he shook hands with the members of X-JAPAN - Taiji Sawada, Izuma Rizo and others one by one.
These five band members were so kind to see Han Jin. I don't have the same frame as the predecessors of Japanese musicians, and I can't help but be very impressed.
Han Jin is a musician they admire very much, he is full of charm when he performs, and he will always be the brightest star on the stage. His songs are also very good, "Get Love Back", "I Want to Say I Love You Loudly", "Until the End of the World" and so on, are all classics of rock music.
Several of them have sung during the performance many times, and each time they have received enthusiastic cheers from the audience, making each of them excited. But they also knew that the audience cheered because of the song they sang, not for themselves, and they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Now that they have seen Han Jin himself and see him as young as themselves, everyone can't help but be surprised, envious and a little jealous.
"Alright, let's rehearse first." After greeting them one by one, Han Jin said with a smile.
"Hello!" The five members of the band X spoke in unison, and then each picked up their own instruments.
Han Jin was in charge of playing the electric guitar, while Taiji Sawada, who was originally in charge of playing the guitar, changed to bass. Underground bands like theirs, because the members are not fixed, so everyone has to learn to take on different responsibilities, so as not to leave halfway and no one will replace them.
The instruments they used this time were specially provided by Sony Records, and all of them were famous brands, which can be called the "Ferrari" and "Porsche" of the musical instrument industry. Most of the instruments they used before were cheap, so now they are thrilled when they touch these precious instruments.
Every musical instrument here is worth more than a million yen, and if it is damaged, it will not be possible to make a profit by selling a few of them to become dancers.
And Han Jin's electric guitar is a famous brand among famous brands, and there are only ten classic handmade limited editions in the world, which can be called the "Maybach" and "Bentley" in the guitar industry. Not only is the shape cool, but the sound quality is also very good, and it is sought after by musicians around the world, and each one is sold for tens of millions of yen.
Seeing the guitar in Han Jin's hand, everyone in X-Japan couldn't help but swallow their saliva, they were so envious.
Han Jin also likes this guitar very much, knowing that it is a special limited edition launched by the Japanese ESP company in the 80s, and there are only ten of them in the world, all of which are collected by world-renowned musicians without exception.
In his previous life, he had always dreamed of collecting one, but because it was too expensive, he couldn't afford it. Unexpectedly, Sony Records would buy him a handful for him, which was really a surprise to him.
"Alright, everyone, let's get in touch first, the score is already in front of you." Han Jin said with a smile, he was already impatient and wanted to try this guitar.
"Okay." The five members of X-Japan shouted together.
Then Han Jin played the prelude to the music, and the high-pitched and beautiful music immediately came out of the stereo, which made his eardrums tremble, this sound was too transparent.
The members of X-Japan couldn't help but be shocked when they heard this, and the sound effect was just different.
Lin Jiashu also beat the drum kit later, and the band members followed closely and played according to the instrument.
Hayashi was known as Japan's No. 1 drummer in the 90s, and now his skills are still a little young. But it's also quite remarkable.
Taiji Sawada is also known as Japan's No. 1 guitarist, and although he has changed to playing bass, his skills are still very good.
The other members of the band also have their own strengths, and they have not fallen behind in the slightest, which is one of the reasons why there are so many underground bands in Japan, but they can become popular. Not only because they're good at hype, but they also have great strength.
"Until the End of the World" was played quickly, but Han Jin did not stop, and then came a piece of electric guitar SO1O.
This section of SO1O is completely his passionate, improvised. It has not been carved beforehand. But everyone present couldn't help but be surprised. Because this paragraph of so1o is so great, after listening to it, people can't help but want to follow him to get high.
"Haha, happy!" After Han Jin finished playing. I couldn't help but laugh.
He was very pleased with the performance of the guitar in his hand. And the cooperation with X-Japan just now is very good. Han Jin couldn't help but feel happy, so he couldn't hold back the excitement in his heart and improvised a while.
"Han San's playing is really great~" Kawasaki Yue clapped his hands and laughed, "That section of SO1o just now." It's almost like being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ”
"Haha, Mr. Kawasaki has won the prize." Han Jin smiled, "I was just playing just now, so I can't take it seriously." ”
"Han San, you're too modest." Kawasaki smiled and said, "Are you still satisfied with this guitar?" ”
Han Jin nodded, "Very good, it can be called the best among electric guitars." ”
"As long as Han Sang likes it, this guitar is specially given to you by the company." Kawasaki laughed.
"Oh?" Han Jin was stunned.
The five members of X-Japan behind him were stunned.
Tens of millions of musical instruments are said to be sent, which is really too luxurious.
"This guitar is a gift from the president for Han Sang." Kawasaki further explained.
"Thank you to your president for me." Han Jin said with a smile, "I am very satisfied with this gift. ”
"Okay, I'll help you get it." Kawasaki smiled and said.
"Mr. Kawasaki, I don't know these instruments, can we take them with us after playing?" Lin Jiashu pointed to the drum kit he had beaten.
Since Han Jin can get such a good electric guitar, they probably have a chance to get these instruments as well.
"Yaga! Are you kidding! Kawasaki turned his head and yelled.
At his scolding, the five members of X-Japan immediately stood up and bowed their heads together to admit their mistakes.
"Okay, Mr. Kawasaki doesn't have to be angry, in fact, their appearance just now is not bad, and it can be seen that they all have good strength." Han Jin praised with a smile.
"Well, but there are so many underground bands like this in Tokyo, and they're not the most powerful." Kawasaki said disdainfully.
Han Jin couldn't help but smile, knowing that mainstream musicians always have a sense of superiority over underground orchestras, in fact, in terms of musicality and artistry, underground orchestras are higher. And many music trends started with underground orchestras.
For example, Japan's most distinctive visual kei rock was born from underground bands. Hip-hop music also emerged from the streets, first sung by underground musicians, and then excavated into records, transferred to underground activities, and became a global popular music genre.
"Alright, you can rehearse a few more times, and I'll go get some food for you." Kawasaki said with a smile again.
Han Jin is now the company's cash cow and the god of wealth, and Kawasaki Yue is naturally very attentive to him.
After Kawasaki left, the five members of X-Japan dared to gasp for air. They are just an obscure underground band, and Kawasaki is the minister of Sony Records, and his status is much higher than they don't know, and crushing them is as simple as crushing an ant.
"Han Jinjun, thank you for helping us out of the siege just now." Lin Jiashu had palpitations in his heart.
"You're welcome." Han Jin smiled, "Actually, your strength is not bad, keep working hard, you will definitely succeed." ”
"Han Jinjun, please instruct us, how to become famous!" Lin Jiashu bowed respectfully to Han Jinshen and said.
Their band has been established for three years, and in the past three years, they have been crawling at the bottom, the members are constantly losing, and the music is not recognized, so that he is the captain who has really worked hard, and he doesn't know when he will become popular and realize his music dream.
Han Jin smiled, knowing that for these underground bands, the most troublesome thing is that there is no company to promote, and the second is the lack of financial support.
Without a company to promote it, the popularity of the orchestra has not been created, and no matter how good the music is, it will be meaningless if no one appreciates it.
Without financial support, the members of the orchestra themselves cannot guarantee their own lives, and naturally they will face severe tests of dreams and reality, which leads to the continuous loss of orchestra members, which also causes instability within the orchestra.
"Actually, your strength is enough now, all you lack is an opportunity." Han Jin said with a smile, "As long as you can find a record company to support you, and are willing to pay for your album and help you do publicity, you will naturally become famous." ”
"Uh......" Lin Jiashu was stunned, knowing that Han Jin was telling the truth, but the key was that no record company was willing to sign them.
According to Kawasaki Yue, there are more underground bands in Japan, and there are hundreds of them in Tokyo alone, so it is their turn to sign them.
"Han Jinjun, why don't you sign us." Lin Jiashu suddenly said. (To be continued!)
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