Chapter 91 [The Guest Who Shocked the Singing World]
On January 3, Taylor Swift's concert was staged at the Toyota Center.
Less than eighteen o'clock. The entrance to the Toyota Center was already crowded. The concert was scheduled to officially open at 19 o'clock, but those excited fans, who did not want to wait at home, came to the stadium gate early.
The members of Team Rocket also dragged their families to the scene. Most of them had little interest in Taylor's music, they just wanted to see Hayes sing, and a few of their friends thought that if Hayes made a joke, it would be worth the trip.
The organizer's publicity is very innovative, and on the large advertising screen, Taylor Swift's green dress princess looks beautiful and dignified, kind and natural. Of course, this look is to use Shrek's romance to hype.
Fans put up slogans in the square. "Taylor, I love you!" "Taylor! You are the best! "Banners of love can be seen everywhere. There are also people who support Hayes with Shrek slogans, and some people hold composite photos of Shrek of Taylor and Hayes.
Those entertainment reporters all arrived at the scene early. Set up your camera and get ready to write the first-hand news.
The line of fans at the Toyota Center is not chaotic. Even so, there were a large number of security guards on site to maintain order. This is the first large-scale concert at the Toyota Center this year, and there is no room for error! As long as Taylor Swift gives the Toyota Center a good start, it will also boost Houston's economy. For example, tourism, catering, hospitality.
Taylor Swift's first major concert, coupled with NBA music geek Chuck Hayes as a guest vocal, played a sensational effect in the United States.
Stargazers in the United States are crazy, especially those who like Taylor, who are mostly impulsive young people who can fly to Houston to attend a concert without hesitation. Although Taylor Swift will definitely hold concerts in many cities in the future, many fans can't wait.
The Rockets players got the light of Hayes and got some privileges. Azubuk led the way, and Novak took his girlfriend to the dressing room to ask for an autograph. Hayes was in the dressing room, so Azubuk and the others came in. Taylor's agent, Andre, didn't stop either.
The first thing Azubuk said when he entered the house was: "Chuck, she was dressed as a princess during the chorus, are you wearing Shrek's clothes?" Why haven't you changed your costume yet? I want to see it. ”
"What about the security guards? Someone threw the madman out. Hayes said helplessly.
The female makeup artist laughed so hard that she couldn't continue to put on Taylor's makeup.
After chatting for a while, a staff member walked in and said, "Miss Swift." The concert is about to start. Are you ready? The fans over there are already entering......"
"Okay." Taylor Swift nodded.
"We went to the stands, too. The team is basically here, Chuck, you sing well, don't go out of tune, don't forget the words. After Azubuuk finished speaking, he quickly exited the dressing room, and did not forget to wave his hand to Taylor before leaving.
The concert began.
The bright lights in the stadium suddenly dimmed. The crowd cheered from the stands, and they knew it was a precursor to Taylor Swift's appearance.
Amid the cries of the fans, the music sounded and the circular stage slowly rose. Taylor Swift appeared in a gold evening dress with a guitar on her back. Plus a handful of blonde explosive hair, which keeps shaking in the light and is extremely dazzling.
Taylor smiled and greeted the audience. "Today. It was my first major concert. Thank you for coming to the Toyota Center! ”
When she sang her first song, "Timmcgraw", there were already fireworks on the scene, which made the fans in the audience excited, and they kept singing and dancing along with her. When she sang "staybeautiful", the audience also sang along, and the stage was very interactive, standing in the middle of the stage. She seems extraordinarily tranquil and pure. Like a high, holy elf.
Even Hayes couldn't help but be shocked by the way Taylor looked now! It turns out that as soon as she is on the stage, her charm can be magnified many times, and the usual little girl looks mature all of a sudden.
The concert went very smoothly and Taylor Swift performed very hard. In addition to her own original songs, she also covers a lot of classic country music. After singing the championship songs "TouchMybody" and "Nobody", the atmosphere of the concert reached a small **.
There is no hot dance, no surname clothing, no seductive movements. But Taylor Swift's concert. It's been going on in a very pure atmosphere. However, the audience just likes to like this princess-like girl.
The dynamic music in the stadium changed to a melodious and beautiful melody.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank one person who would not have been where I am today without his silent support and writing songs for me, he is a real genius and my idol. I think you've all guessed who I'm talking about. He's going to sing with me today. Taylor smiled.
Taylor's voice fell. The entire stadium was boiling, and almost the audience chanted "Shrek!" in unison. Shrek! ”
"In Houston, Chuck is all on fire like this?" David Lee asked in surprise.
"He wasn't so popular before, but now everyone treats him as a singer." Maddie sighed with her mouth wide open.
"This guy is incredible." Battier laughed.
"Well, if only he were so popular." Azubuk said.
"Don't steal Raff's (Alstom) line, okay? I'm still sad when he's gone. Yao Ming gave Azubuke a slap and smiled bitterly.
Only then did people realize that it was not only Taylor's fans who came today, but also some Hayes fans. Hayes seems to have surpassed Yao Ming and Maddie in popularity in Houston.
Hayes waved to the cheers of the crowd, still wearing a Rockets tracksuit, the exit smoky and the lights shining on Hayes like an All-Star Game appearance. Hayes waved his hand and ran out, and said with a smile: "Hello friends! ”
The first song the duo sang together was Sarah Kona's blues hit "justonelastdance". As soon as Hayes started singing, the audience exclaimed. Only then did people realize that Hayes could not only write songs, but also sing very well. He doesn't have the same magnetic voice as Mark Trentz (Sarah Kona's ex-husband, the two sang the song together), but he has more confidence and a more penetrating voice.
After the song, the audience applauded and cheered for a long time.
Hayes memorized a guitar and sang "Lucky," which originally belonged to Jason Mayez and Koby Carlyle.
What's more, this choral song sounds great, much better than the choral works of many famous singers.
Of course, this song won a Grammy Chorus Award in 2010. The chorus of the two pushed the concert to the **.
"Friends must be skeptical that he wrote these songs, right?" Taylor asked with a smile. "I thought it was weird at first. How did such a good singer run to play basketball? ”
The audience erupted in laughter.
"I'm obviously a football star, and I came to write songs for you." Hayes laughed.
The young fans in the audience let out a burst of screams.
"Actually, he sings better than I do. Do you want to hear him do it himself, I just dragged him down. Taylor laughed.
The audience's answer, of course, was "Yes!" "Who wouldn't want to hear Hayes' work alone?
"The title of the song is 'usesomebody'! Music! ”
Hayes walked to the middle of the stage, and the band began to accompani. Sing slowly. The song originally belonged to the band Kingsofleon, and Hayes made this song his first single, and it was difficult not to be popular, because the song also won three awards in the 52nd Grammy Awards.
This song drove the live audience crazy. Even male fans who love Taylor are beginning to admire Hayes. Although Hayes is not very good-looking, he is a veritable talent. He is even more powerful than he imagined, even if he doesn't play basketball and breaks into the music world, he will definitely become famous.
The concert continues. According to the rehearsal, it's time to make a gesture to China.
"There are a lot of Chinese friends in Houston...... I saw that there was one over there, the target was relatively big, hello Brother Yao Ming. Taylor waved in the direction of Yao Ming and said with a smile: "Next, it's still a chorus, a Chinese song, called "Legend"!" ”
In the song "Legend", Hayes wasted a lot of effort to teach Taylor to learn to achieve a clearer articulation. Hayes followed the rehearsal and took Taylor's hand, and the concert was pushed to the top of the list.
Taylor sang so loudly that everyone kissed Hayes on the cheek, and the screams of the audience almost pierced the roof of the Toyota Center.
Seeing this scene, Taylor's parents in the audience shook their heads together. Although it is not a kiss, the relationship between the two seems to be closer.
Fortunately, Taylor's popularity soared because of Hayes. Shrek's romance became the best hype, and the song written by Hayes made her popular all over the United States within two months, which no one expected. This black man is more talented than he imagined.
The concert was a great success.
The next day, the Houston Times: "Hot country music star Taylor Swift held her first concert in Houston on January 3 local time, and the night was packed, Taylor Swift, the 17-year-old rising star, did not disappoint fans." There were two stages set up in the venue for the night, and Taylor not only showed off her beautiful singing voice, but also showed off her talent for the instrument: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano and ukulele. Throughout the more than 90-minute show, Taylor performed songs from the album of the same name, as well as some classic tracks. Rocket star Chuck Hayes appeared as a mysterious guest and sang for the first time, and the level shocked the music industry! ”
Hayes was so excited that he barely slept all night. Although it is only a guest cameo, Hayes is also addicted to singing stars, he stole Grammy songs to become famous, and sang Chinese songs, which will definitely be more popular in Chinese! I don't know what the reaction will be after hearing "Legend" in China, the original Li Jian is stained with it, if Faye Wong covers it again in the future, she will have to admire him Hayes, right?
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A friend in the book review section mentioned Fisher's transfer problem. pointed out that Fisher's contract did not expire, but because his daughter had eye cancer, and he agreed to terminate the contract with Jazz in order to take better care of the child.
In reality, Fisher first signed a contract with the Warriors and then transferred to the Jazz. After the 07 season, he gave up the remaining 20 million contracts and left the Jazz. I did write a discrepancy, this is a small bug in this book, and I apologize to all readers. Since Fisher is not the main character, I don't plan to change it, but it will expire this year, and by the way, let his daughter avoid eye cancer, please forgive me. Ask for votes! Collect!
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