Free heart

"The ancestor of gospel music? Is it the kind of religious songs sung by Christian church choirs?" Gu Hongkai asked curiously.

"Please, the music of the choir is limited to the church, and church singing is also an integral part of a religious ceremony. Part of the blues and jazz we hear now was created by black serfs in American history after they accepted the Christian faith. It is composed of impromptu music performances that evolved from praying in the fields and hoping to reduce the pain of labor." Shen Xiaoxiao explained.

Then she looked at the band members on the stage in front of her, and said, "The ditty that the black serfs hummed while working on the white plantation, the regional folk songs of the American South, gospel music and spiritual songs, all these music forms combined Together, they became the blues. Of course, the blues is mainly expressed through rhythmic instrumental accompaniment and improvisation."

A professional explanation made Gu Hongkai feel dizzy the more he listened.After thinking for a while, he really couldn't find the right language to continue the topic.I could only change the subject and ask, "Miss Shen, from your professional point of view, what are the characteristics of blues and jazz?"

Shen Xiaoxiao shook her head with a slight smile, thinking, "This guy obviously doesn't understand anything, yet he still has to dress up as a gentleman to strike up a conversation with me? Why don't you play an extreme game with them!"

Thinking of this, he said, "Features?! Mr. Gu, the English word Blue has another interpretation besides 'blue', which is called 'melancholy'."

Gu Hongkai nodded, "Well, it seems that I learned something new tonight."

She asked again, "Mr. Gu, if you were a black slave who was trafficked to the United States in the early 17th century, how would you feel when you missed your hometown? If you miss your hometown but can't return to it, what would you be? What kind of feeling?"

"Miss Shen, I...I have never assumed that. "

"Of course. Your parents, grandparents, great-grandfathers, and ancestors were all Chinese, so you can't imagine the melancholy, sadness, crying, and helplessness of the black serfs at that time, and naturally you can't really understand them. 'Bloody Song' is the very essence of the blues!"

When Shen Ying heard her sister's words through Zhou Lin, she patted her palms lightly a few times, "Little, what you said is so good! I almost wondered if you are my sister."

Sitting between the siblings, Zhou Lin listened attentively, and asked in response to her boyfriend's words, "Xiao Xiao, how do you know so much about the origin of black Americans?"

"It's okay. In fact, the history class I have been exposed to since the seventh grade is basically based on American and European history."

"Could you be so proficient!"

"Well, since everyone is having such a good time tonight, I'll sing you a song that will touch your heart."

In the previous chat, Gu Hongkai had a rare chance to interrupt.At this time, he said enthusiastically, "Good good! It is our honor to hear the song sung by Ms. Shen!"

Zhou Lin said, "Hey, don't you want another rap song by white or black Americans?"

Shaking her head, Xiao Xiao made another glass of popular tequila for herself, "Not today! Let me tell you, I will deeply move and destroy your psychological defenses in the song I am about to sing!"

When Shen Ying heard it, he quickly asked, "Xiao Xiao, can you still sing this kind of song? But, what kind of song can destroy people's psychological defense?"

Gu Hongkai was also taken aback, and asked cautiously, "Miss Shen, can you make us mentally prepared first?"

"Psychological preparation? Mr. Gu, don't worry, it's just a song."

"It seems that Ms. Shen is very confident! Why don't you tell us the name and style of the song first?"

"The title of the song is very common, it's called Angel's Room. As for the style, this song adopts the style of Gothic music."

At this time, a new round of blues and jazz performances began on the stage of the bar.Zhou Lin whispered in Shen Xiaoxiao's ear when the others turned to appreciate the singing of the black female singer, "What do you want to play?"

Xiao Xiao wriggled her lips and responded, "It's nothing, it's just a challenge game."

"Hey, let's play again, don't overplay it!"

"why?"

"After sitting for so long, I think you should know the purpose of Gu Hongkai's courtship to you, right?"

"I know. His purpose is to strike up a conversation with me and gain my favor. If there is a chance, he will ask me for a date and eventually become the son-in-law of the Shen family."

"Just know! Tell me, how do you feel about him?"

"Zhou Lin, you know that I don't want to have an unpleasant argument with you at the moment."

A helpless smile appeared on Zhou Lin's face, and she put her arm around the other's shoulder and said, "Wait until you want to talk, okay?!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity of toasting with Shen Ying and his friends, Gu Hongkai sat back to Shen Ying's side and asked, "Hey, what kind of music style is the gothic style that your sister is talking about? Why have I never heard of this kind of music? style?"

Shen Ying took a sip of whiskey, shook his head and said close to his ear, "I really don't know! But I only know one thing. Judging from the things you have come into contact with in China, I'm afraid you are not her opponent!"

"Then what should I do? You can't let me go to the United States to stay for a few years, learn everything well, and then go back to China to pursue her!?"

"Don't worry, there is always a solution to the problem. In my opinion, you might as well stop still and observe first before talking."

"Braking with static? Brother Shen, the day lily will be cold by then!"

"I advise you to ask for her mobile phone number first."

"The phone number is too simple. Don't you and sister-in-law have it?" Gu Hongkai said confidently.

"I don't dare to give it to you. Only a few people know her cell phone number. If you contact her rashly, she will definitely find out that we are responsible." Shen Ying said.

"It's not hard for you, Brother Shen. I, Gu Hongkai, said I would do it myself."

"Brother Gu, I wish you good luck!"

When the black female singer sang the last song, Shen Xiaoxiao once again drank a glass of prepared pop tequila in one gulp.Putting the wine glass on the table, stood up and said to the others, "Guys, it's show time!"

When she stood on the stage, she explained her intentions to the band members in American English proficiently.Then, the middle-aged American with black and white hair, the bassist and owner of the band, smiled and said, "As you wish, young lady."

She walked to a piano on the inner side of the stage and sat down.After flexing his hands and fingers and brewing some emotions, he said into the microphone in Chinese, "Ladies and gentlemen, now I will play and sing "Angel's Room" for everyone."