walk with jimmy

<Mr. Nightingale>

During their time on tour in the United States, all four members of the Planetary band felt very homesick.

The foreignness of the United States makes them have no sense of belonging, and indirectly increases their love for Great Britain.

How homesick are they?

Once, when it was raining outside, four people got out of the car at the same time and rushed into the rain...

Yes, even the worst weather in the UK.

They are all starting to miss it now.

But maybe it's extremely Thai come on!

At the height of their homesickness, the tour picked up a bit.

When they first toured in the United States, the whole band actually didn't find the right direction at all.

Although Americans also speak English, they are two countries after all.Therefore, they have never been able to figure out where the interest points of American audiences are?

Moreover, because of my status as a foreigner, I may occasionally reveal a sense of reservedness and distance that I have not noticed.

It wasn't until nearly two months into the tour that they finally found some feeling.

During this period, the U.S. economy was slowly moving forward in bumps, but the unemployment crisis was also gradually rising.

In this context, people gradually become anxious, lose their direction in life, and are eager to vent their helplessness and panic through something. Just a little too soft.

Although music should be irrelevant.

But in fact, all the songs that are truly classic and widely sung are masterpieces that capture the pulse of the times, or meet the needs of the entire social environment, or help the public express their emotions and aspirations.

[Take You Elope] There are a total of nine songs in this album.

In addition to <You Are My Star>, there are <Party Princess>, <Witch>, <Take Me Home>, <You Are My Star>, <Christmas Not Home>, <Pirate Captain>, <Out of Control> > and <When the Coin Drops> and other songs.

But as said before, this is a love album for James and Lance.

Therefore, almost half of the songs in the album are love songs, which are obviously British style, euphemistic and poetic love songs. Although each song is an excellent work, it doesn't quite meet the preferences of American audiences.

In fact, if it weren't for the four of them's appearance advantages, and unintentionally taking the idol route of adolescent girls, perhaps this wrong tour would have become a complete disaster.

But despite this, the situation of the Planetary Band is still not good.

At present, heavy metal and punk rock are more popular in the American rock circle, because this type of rock has a powerful catharsis effect, and it can help the depressed crowd to vent all their physical pressure and emotions.

After realizing this, in order to absorb some musical nutrition, James and the others went to the bar to watch and learn the performances of some American bands.

The performances of local bands stationed in small bars are usually rough, dirty and messy, but there is still a lot to learn from that noisy, crazy and brutal style.

So, in subsequent performances, they began to try to make changes.Of course, it cannot be an exact imitation, but without losing its own style, it transforms the melody of each song to be more intense, adding repeated passages and cutting into drums from time to time to increase the power of the song.

Moreover, James is still trying to make his singing more penetrating and contagious...

The attitude of always learning and making small changes in time help them gradually get out of the predicament.

In the subsequent performances, the audience finally stopped screaming for their faces, and began to try to listen to their songs.

Things finally got better.

The four of them found a way, and immediately worked together, and persisted in trying to create better music during the busy performance.

Just give them time...

They firmly believe that they will be able to create music that will truly impress American audiences.

But American Music isn't going to give them time to improve and think.They don't need any innovations from the band, and they don't want the band to perform any new songs.

Because in the plan of this tour, the album [Take You Elope] is sold.If a band sings new songs that aren't on the album, it doesn't do anything to promote the album.

Therefore, Matt, the person in charge, did not agree with them to sing any new songs, even if the new songs might be more popular with the audience.He just kept urging the band to keep performing, show after show, with little gap, and found a lot of crap TV shows and TV shows like last time to increase exposure.

There's no way to say that MMC's actions were wrong.

From their standpoint, the cooperation they negotiated with the British Mixer record company, and the money they invested were all to promote the album [Take You Elope], so they would naturally revolve around this album.On the contrary, if the band insists on other things, it is a violation of the contract and a performance without the spirit of the contract.

James and the others can understand, but they are not happy.

But apart from occasionally changing the details quietly during the performance, pretending to be on the spot, there is no other way.

On the other hand, American music companies operate very well.

Even in a bad economy, shows and records still make money.

Money, money!

Earn more and more money!

Admit it, this is a money-making journey.

Fuck the music!

When people are confused about the situation and still have expectations in their hearts, it is the most painful time...

But once the jar is broken, everything will become extremely simple.

British fans prefer to hear James sing [You are my star].

Because, they will think that the song is written for themselves, with infinite affection in it, every word seems to be knocked on their hearts, the more they listen to it, the happier they are;

However, American fans' perception of this song, although they also think it is pleasant to listen to, they don't think they like it very much.

The reason is that, for one thing, the Planetary Band is a new band for them, and they don’t have a fan base for the time being, and they don’t expect the lead singer to sing any love songs for them; I like to make a detour, similar to understanding [You are my star], and I have to think about this band called planets, and then think that planets revolve around stars, and finally understand the true meaning.For American audiences who don't know this band, they may be confused, and they prefer simple, direct, and unobtrusive expressions.

When James and the others first arrived, they were not aware of these subtle differences.

Therefore, no matter how they perform, there is a feeling that their strength is not being used in the right place.

Now that the tour is coming to an end and the money is almost done, they decided to do something they've always wanted to do.

For example, use the remaining time to test their ideas on music.

There was a show and they were doing makeup and costume changes backstage.

The person in charge of the venue looked at James with a broken face. With the help of the stylist, he changed into a long skirt with a gypsy style that was given by a fan who didn't know. Hanging ornaments, and colorful beads in the blonde hair...

He couldn't help asking: "Are you a man or a woman?"

James smiled: "Man."

"Are you wearing a skirt?"

"You can understand it as costumes."

"Which man would wear this costume?"

"……I?"

"Hey, I'm not kidding!"

"I don't fucking have either."

The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

In the end, James took the stage wearing a dress under the disapproving stare of the guy shaking his head.

This time, the show started with [Witch].

Lance modified the slow melody that was originally meant to be eloquent, starting with a bass riff, and then James directly soared his voice to the top, making the voice sound rough and out of control: [She changed me so much that it made I tremble in ecstasy; crying, longing, rocking back and forth...]

Immediately afterwards, there was a very rock-like drum sound, continuous bang!boom!Bang.

Lance's electric guitar was inserted along the way, and the vigorous guitar repetition bought enough time for the lead singer who had just finished singing the highest note to relax.

At this time, James will slow down his voice, while stretching out his arms and waving them, beating the beat vigorously.

He was on stage with a big smile and bright green eyes.

The audience below couldn't react for a while.

After all, they heard that it was a British rock band, and it was strange to see the 'female' lead singer first, but who knew that it was such an explicit song when it came up.

But the band is entering the state right now, and doesn't care about the audience's reaction.

Facing the microphone, James used his voice talent to the extreme, and screamed sincerely from the depths of his body: [She took everything, but there was no mercy... When the dawn broke, and I woke up from time to time, she still turned and left. Go, turn around and leave...Ah-dear, dear, there is sweetness flowing in my heart, from head to toe, trembling slightly! ]

The audience off the court couldn't help but stop all conversations and stared at the stage intently.

Clearly, the show is off to a good start.

Because the head was opened well, the next performance was naturally completed in one go.

Although it seems to be the same as the songs sung before, all the songs sung this time are all songs specially modified by Lance out of experimental nature to adapt to the aesthetics of American audiences. Many melodies and singing methods have been adjusted.

Obviously, his feeling was right, and he finally found the right way.

Although it cannot be said that all the songs are liked by the audience, there are indeed a few songs that completely attracted the audience below.

The four members of the band standing on the stage, because of their condescension, can clearly see the shocked expression on the audience's face, and the restlessness as if the whole body was electrified when the song reached the climax.

That feels great!

"It seems that the American people are still very enthusiastic!" James sighed with a smile.

He then waved downstage contentedly, wrapping up the evening's performance.

But when they got backstage, something went wrong.

A strong man actually broke in carrying a black box: "Where's the female lead singer you sang just now?"

Everyone looked at them in horror.

Because that black box really looks like a weapon in a Hollywood movie, and as we all know, the United States is a place full of guns.

James stood up immediately: "What's the matter?"

Lance also stood up, looking at the strong man warily.

However, after the frightened guy opened the black box, he revealed a large bouquet of roses inside.

He was still a little shy and asked: "Can I buy you a glass of wine, Miss Nightingale?"

Everyone: ...

On the other end, upon hearing the drink, James almost agreed reflexively.

But when the words came to his lips, Lance glared back again.

So, I can only regretfully say: "No, no."

Then, he coughed and corrected him, "It's not Miss, it's Sir."

At this moment, the air is quiet.

James looked over inexplicably, and met the broken expression of the brawny male fan.

"You...you, are you a man?"

"Yeah, don't you know?"

As soon as the words fell, the strong man turned pale, hugged the rose heartbroken, turned and ran away.

Moreover, he ran fast, as if he was afraid that James would chase him.

Everyone in the band burst out laughing.

James was even more angry and laughed: "Stupid! My voice is so fucking obvious, can't he hear it? He actually thinks of me as a woman."

Lance had just lit a cigarette and jokingly said, "Maybe he imagined a blonde with a husky voice."

James glanced over, lowered his head and took a puff of cigarettes on his hand, before standing up straight again and stretching: "It's none of my business."

Lance looked at the cigarette butt between his fingers that was stained red by the lipstick on the lead singer's lips, narrowed his eyes, and suddenly asked with a smile: "Then can I buy you a glass of wine, Mr. Nightingale?"

Next, the two disappeared mysteriously, not knowing where they were going to fool around.

Everyone never saw them again.

While tour manager Bill is going nuts...

Theo also complained very unhappy: "Damn it, sneak out to play and don't take us!"

Baldwin said wearily: "Trust me, you don't want to play with them."

<Let the dove fly>

After this show, touring in the US finally started to get a little more interesting.

Before that, James and the others were still a little angry at the fact that the American BHD Music Company called the planet (Planet) instead of the plant (Plant).

But now, they are all sincerely grateful.

Because a company that doesn't even name the band correctly will definitely not listen to the songs of the Planetary Band seriously.

Then, when promoting the album [Take You Elope], they can completely sell their own goods and play some styles that they have learned in the United States, but they have not played much before.

So far, the band has regarded the United States as a large amusement park, and played completely on its own.

It's just that it's a little hard for Lance to accept that...

James actually fell in love with heavy metal rock.

It's not too much of an exaggeration to be obsessed with heavy metal rock.

After all, he has always been wild, curious, and eager to try various fields of music.

Lance wouldn't object either.

Although he personally prefers old-fashioned blues rock in recent years, at present, the style of the Planetary Band has not been fully finalized, and it has always been an inclusive measure, and he doesn't mind trying everything.

But the problem is, a lot of heavy metal rock shows are full of hostility.

Often at the end of the performance, the band would smash everything on the stage, making the scene very chaotic and hot.

After James ran to watch a few games, the thing he was most interested in was actually smashing the guitar.

He said to Lance enthusiastically: "I also want to find an opportunity to try the feeling of smashing the guitar on the stage."

At that moment, Lance looked at him very hard to understand, why did he smash the guitar?Guitars are so expensive, why would you want to smash them?

Although he understands that heavy metal rock generally uses this kind of performance to show emotions such as anger, boredom, fear and anxiety, and resist the mainstream culture of society, using it as a weapon against the whole world.

But every time he sees a similar scene, he really has no resonance. He just wants to hide far, far away with his beloved guitar.

However, the time James wanted to smash the guitar came soon.

During a performance, they encountered an unfriendly audience again.

In fact, for the band, it is really all luck to meet any audience.

Especially with this kind of city-by-city tour, no one knows in advance what kind of people they will meet.

Anyway, when they took the stage, the hostile audience began to find fault.

What is the specific reason, James and the others don't know at all.

Maybe it’s because they are foreigners, maybe it’s because they don’t like their music, maybe it’s because they’re full and have nothing to do, maybe they’ve got angry elsewhere and want to vent on them... In short, when people want to make trouble, they will always There are various reasons.

But it doesn't matter. Although the Planetary Band dare not claim to be a veteran band with rich experience, they have indeed experienced many battles.

So, as long as the audience is still under control, they can continue to work without seeing it.

And because they went to Matt to protest last time, the current security measures of the band are barely acceptable.

These audiences scolded and scolded, and there was nothing more radical for the time being.

But James clearly showed that he wanted to make trouble.

His look of being eager to try is exactly the same as the expression of the little black dog Jiji when he is ready to go and rush out to catch up with the football.

"Jimmy, don't fight."

Lance didn't think much of it at the time.

Many days have passed since they discussed heavy metal rock.

So, he just walked over and whispered a reminder.

James gave him an innocent smile back.

But what Lance doesn't know is that his lead singer has recently been addicted to heavy metal rock, and his blood is boiling with excitement every day. He can't wait to go out and shoot with a submachine gun. He is almost becoming the king of the new generation of middle school.

Halfway through the show...

The audience below booed and scolded them again: "Go back to England."

The green eyes of the blond lead singer glanced over coldly.

Then, he stopped singing, swung his own guitar very abruptly, and slammed it violently at the speaker on the side, creating a deafening roar that was enough to attract the audience.

Under everyone's dumbfounded gaze...

He began to abuse and smash that guitar repeatedly, frantically, up and down the stage.

And the most frightening thing is that when he did such a violent act, his green eyes were full of excitement, as if he was doing something interesting.

Lance was dumbfounded.

When he came to his senses, he subconsciously hugged his guitar tightly, and when the other party looked over, he couldn't help but take three steps back in shock.

The audience below were also stunned.

If it's a heavy metal scene, this kind of behavior is normal.

But it's not the place for heavy metal rock now.

Singing a love song tenderly one moment, then smashing the piano the next?

Then, when James finished smashing, his desire for destruction was fully satisfied, he came back and continued to hold the microphone and sing with a smile, no one said a word anymore.

Everyone felt that there was something wrong with his brain, probably because of the feeling of 'don't mess with anyone'?

When the American entertainment media later reported on this incident, they gave the following evaluation:

[She dresses up like a woman, but inside she's a beast. ]

But James just wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy himself, and he wanted to experience it himself when he saw others smashing heartily; and then...the audience below are too annoying, so scare them.

However, another consequence of this is that...

He used to be able to touch Lance's guitar, but now he would be glared at by Lance even when he got close to the guitar.

Although he smashed the practice guitar he bought at the time.

But Lance thinks: "I doubt that you can't tell the difference between a guitar and a guitar. In order to avoid accidental injury, you should stay away from my guitar in the future, and if you want to smash it, then smash your own."

"How could I not recognize the guitar?"

James defended: "I can play the guitar now anyway."

"Yeah, when I learned how to play, I smashed the guitar."

Lance said angrily, "I really regret teaching you."

After that, James completely let go.

The planet band's performance accidents in the United States have never stopped.

But in order to alleviate the psychological shadow caused to the audience by smashing the guitar in the previous game.

Matt called them and came up with a bad idea, suggesting that they fly a dove of peace on the stage. On the one hand, the dove symbolizes peace and opposes violence; on the other hand, they are British, which just shows the friendship between Britain and the United States.

In fact, this has been done by bands before.

Back in the day, British rock bands played pigeons, butterflies, bats... you name it.

The first band to dove was Led Zeppelin.

At that time, a white dove just landed on the lead singer's hand, and a very beautiful photo was taken.

Therefore, after hearing this proposal, James and the others thought it was just imitating their predecessors!

This is much easier than hype on TV, and it's not too unacceptable, so I agreed.

So, the staff of BHD Music Company in the United States brought them cage after cage of white pigeons.

James has a fondness for all small animals that don't bite.

So, he took that little black dog Jiji and ran to feed the pigeons, feed the pigeons, feed the pigeons, feed the pigeons endlessly!

On the day of the performance, when the four members of the Planetary Band just stood on the stage...

The staff immediately released those beautiful white doves that symbolized peace from the side!

But I didn't expect that the scene was not beautiful at all.

It can even be said to be bad.

The pigeons who ate too much and were full of guts started to drop bombs as soon as they flew over the auditorium.

Audiences:……