Middle Age: A Leisurely Life in the Entertainment Industry.

Chapter 457 Roadshow in Kunming

The road show in Kunming was held at the New Southwest Cinema. Yu Dongqing, Han Qingqing and the two leading actors—Cao Helin and Wan Xue—appeared in the cinema and immediately won warm applause.

The media reporters and audience who had watched the film communicated with the team one after another. As usual, Yu Dongqing talked about the original intention of creating this film, and at the same time expressed his gratitude and miss to his wife Mingmei who was resting at home.

"I came to Kunming today, and I was lucky enough to meet my friends, and it was the Wazoo band who sang this song "Oh, Beloved"—and now I invite members of the Wazoo band to come on stage!

Amidst the surprise and applause, this mysterious band, which has exploded recently, finally revealed their true colors.

This is the lead singer and guitarist of the band - Lao Long!Wa!Yu Dongqing pointed to a middle-aged man with a bald head but an unshaven beard.

This is Dayong, the drummer, from the Dai nationality; Laomao, the bass player, from the Hani nationality; Tutu, the keyboard and wind player, from the Tibetan nationality; DJ Xiaoxiong from the Yi nationality.

Yu Dongqing introduced next to each other.

Amidst the cheers, the Wazoo band began to sing the promotional song:

"Oh dear"

没有 一 个 能 感到 的 家
从来 都 是 担心 和 从来 是 害怕

You want me to obey you and you have to be obedient
都 说 那 是 儿女 对 的 报答
你们 说 不管 什么 情况

You have to learn to accept and don't talk nonsense

The road show was a huge success.

Three consecutive roadshows were held in Kunming. After the end, Yu Dongqing will go to Chengdu with the main creative team. Before leaving, he specially hosted the Wazoo band at the famous Fuzhao Building in Kunming.

The main dishes here are Yunnan roast duck and stone pot, which are very authentic. Of course, you can’t forget to drink the local special wine-Yulin spring wine.

There are five members in the band, and they don't talk much. Relatively speaking, Lao Long, who is the owner of the barber shop, is also the captain of the band, so Lao Long talks more.

However, under the stimulation of alcohol, everyone's words gradually increased.

Ximeng, a small town where we live, has beautiful mountains and rivers, and there are many ethnic minorities, like us, as well as Hui, Lahu and other ethnic minorities. Even the name of the band "Wazoo" is the name of the Wa people in the past. "

"Uncle, I saw in the movie that all men, women, and children in Yunnan can dance." Wan Xue originally studied music at school, so she was very interested in the dancing skills of the ethnic minority uncles.

"That's right, especially our Wa people, who are said to be a nation that can talk, sing, walk and dance." Lao Long chuckled.

"Just like black people, so you know how to reggae," the little girl added.

Everyone laughed.

"The main reason is that the music is similar. For example, the rhythm of the Wa nationality's rhythm is also very similar to reggae."

Everyone listened and nodded.

Although Han Qingqing and Cao Helin didn't know much about music, they could still feel the rhythm.

"Uncle Long, has your band been established for several years?" Wan Xue asked curiously.

"It's been about ten years?" Lao Long recalled, and asked Dayong who was sitting beside him.

Dayong nodded and said, "Yes, I was only 17 at that time."

"Don't underestimate Dayong when he was only 17 years old. He came from a musical family." Lao Long chuckled.

"Music family?" Wan Xue was surprised.

Hearing that he came from a family of musicians, Dayong was a little embarrassed, and explained: "I am from the Dai nationality. Our grandfather and father are very good at playing drums with elephant feet. They are considered celebrities in our area, so I have liked it since I was a child. This, treat this as a toy, but I didn’t touch the drum set until I grew up.”

It turned out to be the case.

There are many ways to play the elephant foot drum.

It can be hung on the shoulder, with the drum body tilted in front of the body, or the drum can be stood upright on the ground and played by hand.

Played as a toy since childhood, no wonder Dayong has a very good sense of rhythm.

"Your place must be fun, right?" Wan Xue asked again.

"It's very fun, with beautiful mountains and rivers, but a girl from a big city like you probably won't be used to it, after all, the conditions are tough." Anon said.

"Like the few of us, the youngest is Dayong, but they are all married and have children. Picking up the children and cooking for the children are common things. Of course I don't need it. I am the owner of the barber shop. My wife does these things."

After hearing what he said, everyone laughed again.

"Actually, in terms of music, we don't have big ambitions. The only idea is to use music, live a good life, and support our family."

"When we get old, we will become a few gray-haired old men, singing together with our grandchildren: "Long time no see, my friend, everyone stay safe, I welcome you home in Yunnan..."

Everyone laughed.

"Hey, Lao Long, I also have your idea." Yu Dongqing took over the topic: "I once told my buddies that when we are old and our legs are still flexible, we must go to the whole country again. Walk around, walk all the way, sing all the way!"

"Haha, Director Yu, you will definitely realize your dream!"

The wine was almost finished, and the show was about to end when Lao Long suddenly said a word:
"Director Yu, our band has been invited by the program group of the music program "Sound Flowers All the Way" to represent Yunnan and participate in the program."

"Okay, congratulations, congratulations."

Yu Dongqing said with a smile.

"Sound Flowers All the Way" is a popular outdoor original music travel variety show recently, which is somewhat similar to the music show "Walking and Singing" that Yu Dongqing participated in a few years ago.

The program consists of four singers traveling to different cities to find local treasure musicians, and invite musicians to complete a pop-up concert together.

The program team once approached Yu Dongqing, but he declined for making a movie.

The difference is that this show also has a competition element.

After hearing the good news, everyone raised their glasses to congratulate.

"Director Yu." Lao Long stood up and raised his glass respectfully, and the rest of the band members also stood up.

"Thank you for writing this song, thank you for your help to us, and welcome to visit Ximeng when you have time."

"You're welcome, this is your own ability, welcome to Yanjing as a guest." Yu Dongqing replied.

"We really look forward to this day." Lao Long laughed.

After the Kunming roadshow, they went to Chengdu again.

Hometown revisit.

The last time I came here for a concert tour with a few buddies.

That was several years ago.

But despite this, Yu Dongqing's arrival was warmly welcomed. At the fan meeting of the road show, he was a little embarrassed that fans kept asking why the Qingmangshoes would hold another concert?
This one
There is no such plan for the time being, Yu Dongqing is telling the truth.

But even so, Yu Dongqing still sang the song "Chengdu" in front of many movie fans, and really went for a walk on Yulin Road alone, and there was really a small tavern, so I went in and sat down.

Did that girl come and sit here too?

Wish her happiness forever.

Xi'an, Zhengzhou, and finally return to Yanjing.

On July 7, "Chinese Style Youth" was officially released nationwide.

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