Volume II, Chapter 18: Outdoor Performance
The days go by day by day. Just when everyone felt that their state was getting better and better, Yang Fan suddenly proposed a bold idea to several people - to perform publicly on campus!
"Brother Yang, I think it's good for us to train here, why do you have to go so much trouble moving things around?"
Li Dong was the first to ask questions. Of course, his question was also the confusion in the hearts of Lin Peng and Zhao Wenwen. Everyone is a little confused, what is Yang Fan's intention to do this?
"Don't worry, I'll explain to you slowly. In my opinion, this action is necessary and useful. There are three reasons for this. First: Our training is already beginning to be effective, but the music still needs to be listened to in the end. What kind of level we are now needs to be tested in the pile. Second: Our band's priority right now is to participate in this year's 'Student Music Festival Competition' and try to win the championship. The stage competition is different from the usual training, and when the time comes, in front of a large audience, will we be able to perform normally as usual? So we can't just practice in the basement, playing outside is a great opportunity to get used to the atmosphere when we compete. This third... Aren't we still short of a keyboard player? I want to see if we can attract some like-minded people through the performance and solve the personnel problem as well. ”
Yang Fan sat on the sofa and patiently explained to a few people.
"That makes sense, I agree with Brother Yang's proposal. ”
After listening carefully to Yang Fan's explanation, Lin Peng took the lead in agreeing with his idea.
"I'm in favor too, it's good to go out and perform once in a while!"
Zhao Wenwen also said that he had no objection.
"Then I have no opinion, just follow Brother Yang's plan!"
Seeing that everyone agreed to this plan, Li Dong hurriedly agreed.
"Okay, then let's plan later, first decide on the location and time of the outdoor performance. There is also a repertoire that we are usually familiar with and have good results, after all, it is in front of outsiders, don't come up with some crooked melons and cracked dates that are not level of works to make people laugh. ”
Yang Fan saw that everyone had no opinions, and immediately began to plan a specific action plan. The four of them moved to the sofa and table, sat together and discussed seriously, and finally, after more than 2 hours of research and analysis by several people. In the end, it was decided to choose the outdoor performance location on the main square of the school, and the frequency of the performance was set to be once a week on weekends. It doesn't delay everyone's classes, and everyone has something to do on the weekend.
As for the repertoire played, there is both BYA
g, Bob Dylan's classic pop rock, and original songs written and composed by Yang Fan himself. But no matter what kind of song it is, there is a common requirement, that is, you must be proficient! This also prompts everyone to be more diligent and serious when training, after all, after a week, if you want to play in public outdoors, you can't usually train well!
After some serious preparations, several people finally had their first outdoor rehearsal on the weekend of this week! When everyone stood in the main square with their musical instruments in their hands, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous, after all, in front of the public.
"Don't worry about the people around you, just do what you normally do when you train, and use this as a stage for the music festival competition, and play well!"
Yang Fan picked up the guitar, waved the microphone on the side of his mouth, and said to everyone.
"Hmm!"
After hearing this, the three of them all nodded in unison.
As the strings in Yang Fan's hands sounded, several people picked up their instruments and played with the rhythm. Yang Fan played and sang at the same time, and everyone gradually found their feelings, and the rhythm gradually stabilized, and they were no longer nervous.
Soon, the surrounding students were attracted by the performance of the four people, and at first, students came to see it and formed a circle. Later, when the other students saw a group of people gathered here, they also ran over curiously to take a look. In this way, there are more and more inner three circles and three outer circles, and the black pressure surrounds the four people in the middle!
"I'm going to go!
Li Dong said in surprise while beating the drum.
"Don't get distracted, beat your drum!"
Zhao Wenwen was obviously a person who had seen the scene, so he was not too surprised, and hurriedly reminded him.
"Lin Peng! hey! hey! it's me!"
A few people were playing, and suddenly, Lin Peng saw someone in the crowd waving to him!
"Wang... Wang Xinyi?!"
I saw that the person was none other than Wang Xinyi, who was in the same bedroom with Liu Xiana!
"Don't get distracted! ”
Seeing this, Zhao Wenwen hurriedly reminded again.
"I know..."
Lin Peng said, and immediately threw himself into the performance again.....
At the end of the song, there was warm applause around him! Yang Fan looked at the enthusiastic classmates around him, and a relieved smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: It seems that the response of the masses is very good! It shows that their performance is still very well recognized by the public!
After such a long time of training, it was in vain!
"Yes, Lin Peng, when did you form a band? That's cool!"
Seeing that the four of them finished playing, Wang Xinyi hurriedly ran over from the crowd, patted Lin Peng's shoulder and said.
"It's not my group, I'm just a member, this is our captain - Yang Fan. ”
Lin Peng smiled and introduced the band leader next to him to Wang Xinyi.
"Hello! My name is Wang Xinyi! I am a friend of Lin Peng. ”
Wang Xinyi stretched out her hand and greeted Yang Fan politely.
"Hello, my name is Yang Fan. ”
Yang Fan also stretched out his hand and shook it politely.
"When did your band form, why haven't I seen you play before?"
Wang Xinyi asked curiously.
"We started early, almost half a month ago, and we have been training in the training room before, and this is the first time we have played outdoors, and you just happened to see it. By the way, what about Nana? Why are you alone?"
Lin Peng asked curiously, Wang Xinyi and Liu Xiana have always been inseparable before!
"Don't mention it! The one who has no conscience forgets his girlfriend when he has a boyfriend!"
Lin Peng didn't say anything, but as soon as the words came out, Wang Xinyi's face sank.
"Nana is talking about someone?!"
Lin Peng asked in surprise.
"yes, you don't know yet? His boyfriend is the one you know well... What's it called? Why can't I remember it all of a sudden?... Oh yes!
Wang Xinyi touched her head and thought for a while, and finally remembered Tu Su's name.
"What?!"
Lin Peng was shocked again, he was busy training during this time, and he hadn't contacted Tu Su much, he didn't want this kid to soak his 'sister' away unknowingly!
"I still don't believe it... How did the two of them come together?"
Lin Peng still couldn't believe it, he was too familiar with these two people! Liu Xiana, a confused ghost. Tu Su, a straight man with cancer. How could these two people come together inexplicably?
"It's true, don't believe it, ask yourself. ”
Wang Xinyi sighed and said, obviously she was usually sprinkled with a lot of dog food by this pair.
"Okay, wait until I'm done playing. ”
Lin Peng said, picking up his bass again.
"Okay, then you can go on!
Wang Xinyi said, waving her hand and planning to leave.
"Hey~ classmate, you're not busy, it's okay if you bother a little longer!"
Zhao Wenwen suddenly shouted at Wang Xinyi's back.
Lin Peng was stunned, and looked at Zhao Wenwen with Yang Fan and Li Dong.
This kid has a crush on Wang Xinyi!
"Forget it, I still have something to do, you can go ahead!"
Wang Xinyi didn't seem to take the other party's words too seriously, and said without looking back.
"Classmate, we're here every Sunday at this o'clock! Come and listen when you have time! I'll leave you a special seat!"
Zhao Wenwen called out to the crowd.
"Is your kid taking a fancy to someone?"
Lin Peng patted Zhao Wenwen's shoulder and asked with a smile.
"Hu, what nonsense?!"
"It's okay, if you like it, you like it, if you really like it, I'll give you her contact information!"
"Really?!"
Zhao Wenwen was overjoyed.
"Of course it's true, what's the relationship between the two of us? But ....."
"I understand, I understand, I'll have a big meal another day!"
Zhao Wenwen hurriedly said. After being in contact for so long, he also has a better understanding of Lin Peng's habits, and knows that the other party is not good at drinking and smoking, but loves to eat barbecue.