Chapter 34 I am old-fashioned and in my prime
Zhou Qingyun really focused all her attention on the child.
He didn't care about his tiredness at all: "I heard them say that you are working hard to gain weight. That's right. Only by making your body thicker can you promote the resonance of the chest cavity freely. I can say that I have never seen any student as crazy and self-disciplined as you. Very good, very good. This is the best way to cherish your talent..."
Jing Xiaoqiang?
You made me almost believe it.
But it is undeniable that the vocal resonance brought by a strong body is real.
Not to mention lung capacity and cardiopulmonary function, just the energy from the various fitness meals he desperately supplemented not only strengthened his muscles, but also benefited various organs.
The human body is like a speaker. The vibration of paper or plastic membranes that cost a few cents cannot compare with that of top-grade synthetic fibers or ultra-thin alloy membranes.
These days, Jing Xiaoqiang finds singing really easy, even his vocal cords and voice feel relaxed.
The old professor cherished it very much: "I know you are a thoughtful child, so I didn't ask too much of you. I just paid attention to your actions from afar. I heard them talk about how you treated the girl from the airline company, and I also know that your high school classmates came to see you, but you still went back to live in the utility room. This is your character. I have seen countless talented boys indulge in the girls they pursued, but you didn't. I am very happy. I like the song "Does Your Mother Know" very much."
Jing Xiaoqiang was finally able to explain: "No, you have to see what kind of family it is..."
Zhou Qingyun smiled: "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know that too. Old Song from the symphony orchestra has brought the adaptation of that song to our academy for comments. The military art troupe does have its own set of rules, and others have long been flocking to follow suit. You can still stay sober, which is even more rare. Yes, that's right. The most important thing for an artist is to maintain the independence of his or her personality and soul. If your creations are all political tasks, sooner or later your entire worldview will be entangled and collided. This is also something that your predecessors in the drama academy have long proved..."
The graduate of Pingjing Drama Academy nodded silently, and then said, hey, that’s not what I meant!
Zhou Qingyun liked it so much: "Sometimes I wonder, you are only 18 years old, your singing skills and talents are so well combined, you are so familiar with English lyrics and music, and your piano learning is progressing by leaps and bounds. How can you bring this talent to its fullest, and how can you present this gift from God and your hard work to more people? What remains is the creation of thoughts, world outlook, and outlook on life..."
The fifty-six-year-old vocal professor has no impurities in his eyes. Under the reflection of the occasional street lamp, he can see only his true love for music and his sincerity in teaching and educating people.
Jing Xiaoqiang felt ashamed when he occasionally tilted his head to respond politely.
The purpose of a teacher is to impart knowledge and answer questions. No one is born omniscient. The teacher's role is to pass on human knowledge and, more importantly, the principles of being a human being.
It’s just that Jing Xiaoqiang is almost fifty years old mentally, and he’s a graduate of a prestigious university and has been performing on Broadway for many years.
It seems that academic achievements and experience do not represent everything?
So he kept quiet.
Zhou Qingyun rarely seizes the opportunity: "I don't mean to restrict or teach you. I just follow your idea of dedicating everything to the public and going among the people. Yes, if a work is completed according to ZZ tasks, your soul will be imprisoned and distorted, which will be very uncomfortable, but what if we are conveying beauty to the people? Since you are so popular, you have the responsibility and obligation to convey beauty to the public, not decadent music. What do you think?"
Jing Xiaoqiang nodded silently.
Zhou Qingyun was extremely happy: "The younger the talent, the more proud they are. Don't worry and work hard. I will assist you as much as possible and strive to find a perfect combination of talent and social responsibility. Okay?"
Jing Xiaoqiang suddenly remembered a song: "Have you ever heard of Bob Dylan's "My Back Pages"? "
The vocal music professor nodded immediately: "Of course, as a work from the 1960s, this is a classic that has influenced one or two generations of Citigroup members, and its connotation is very profound!"
Jing Xiaoqiang thought for a moment, "But many people say this song is not nice to listen to and is not very audible."
Zhou Qingyun has been immersed in the world of music: "Yes, his voice is lazy and casual, with almost no arrangement, and the ending of each word is stretched out very long. The characteristics are similar to your voice, but he is not as rich and skilled in technique as you."
Jing Xiaoqiang cleared his throat: "Then we can come up with a more interesting version..."
Just sing: "The crimson flames lick my ears. Despite the numerous traps, I still move forward sideways, rushing towards the burning road without hesitation, just because I have faith to guide me..."
At this moment, Zhou Qingyun's face was glowing with a girlish glow. She was shaking her head in a very innocent and childish manner, as if she was warming up before hearing a beautiful song, and it started so suddenly.
There is no accompaniment or beat, just the low roar of Cadillac's 5.7-liter engine as companion.
This is a classic anti-war hippie song, reflecting the mentality of the young people who were tired of war and were reflecting on everything.
It should have been a long folk song, but Jing Xiaoqiang used florid singing to make it very fancy, and even changed the tune every few sentences as if to tease each other. It sounds very emotional, even if you don't understand what it means.
The content of the song is actually obscure and difficult to understand, but there is a line at the end of each of the four verses:
“I was so much older then
I was old-fashioned at that time
I'm younger than that now
Now is the prime of life."
He looked old and frail yesterday, but full of energy today. It’s a very contradictory theme.
Originally, the lead singer was expressing that he had been decadent and dissolute or felt that the whole world was meaningless, but after sorting out his thoughts and recognizing himself and the world, he fell in love with life and was reborn.
But isn’t this a true portrayal of Jing Xiaoqiang?
It is really difficult for ordinary people to understand this song. It is said that Apple founder Steve Jobs was a huge admirer of this song, which helped him go from being a hippie to becoming a superstar.
Inspired by this song, countless superstars and bands in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s gradually gave up their decadent attitude and began to climb towards the peak of explosive artistic creation.
The version sung by Jing Xiaoqiang was also from the mid-to-late 1990s, when several famous bands performed the song together in front of their idol using all of their best styles, as if on a pilgrimage.
Of course that sounds good.
Even though the original singer, who was drunk, only sang a few lines in the song, it was still completely pushed to the pinnacle of folk music.
He is also the only singer who has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. You can imagine his status, but of course he hasn't won it yet.
But Zhou Qingyun could understand. This was a thoughtful person who was reflecting on himself.
An eighteen-year-old boy can not only touch such thoughts, but can even interpret them with different voices and accents.
It is almost like a young immortal cultivator who, when touching the Nine Dragons Coffin, can also dye a few chains into other materials.
I was so moved that I leaned against the car door, gently covered my mouth, and listened to the wise singing in the car.
She can sing songs with a sense of wisdom, which has far surpassed those professional students who are still expressing class emotions.
What's the point of talking about world view and outlook on life? They are all very stable.
I couldn’t see clearly because my eyes were already blurred with tears, but I didn’t move at all, not wanting to disturb the performance.
After singing, Jing Xiaoqiang also made up his mind: "After school starts, I won't sing in the dance hall. I heard that many people from the drama academy come here to play. I don't want to be in the spotlight. But if you need me to sing or do something else, I'm at your service at any time..."
As he said this, he reached out and turned on the stereo on the center console , which was his album of Robert Prince's Love Song.
The recording studio was meticulously finished, and the arrangement and accompaniment are much more beautiful.
Zhou Qingyun smiled and gently pulled her sleeves to wipe away the tears, like an old mother doting on her child: "Okay, I also think the dance hall is too messy, but you have to sing often and communicate with high-level people to ensure that your talent will not fade. I will arrange it for you. First, try to come to my place to take a postgraduate course once a week. The main thing is to ensure that I can keep track of your vocal progress at any time, okay?"
This is a true love for talent. Just based on today's guarantee, Jing Xiaoqiang went along with it: "Okay, I'm also working part-time in the hotel gym, from six or seven to eight every morning. It shouldn't interfere with school classes in the future, and it won't be too busy. Do you live near the music school?"
Zhou Qingyun then looked around: "Oh, yes, over there, it's going so fast. Wow, you drive so steadily. Hey, this car is so beautiful, so luxurious, and everything is shiny."
The old professor was genuinely happy and didn't put on airs at all.
Jing Xiaoqiang treated him like an elder: "When you need a car, ask me to drive over to you... Let me think about it, I'll buy a pager so you can find me more easily."
When dealing with people who truly care about him, Jing Xiaoqiang will try his best to make things convenient for them.
Zhou Qingyun chuckled, "Some students hang them on their waists to show off. I used to be annoyed by those who make money all day long, but now it seems that times have changed... Some young teachers use those big mobile phones, which is a bit ostentatious."
Jing Xiao emphasized: "Okay! Then I will try to buy one when I can earn enough money. When they use it, I will take it out and slap them in the face!"
Zhou Qingyun laughed out loud and couldn't be more satisfied.
