Shi Gang is in his thirties, but he looks older, like a vicissitudes old man in his forties, with an unshaven beard and an unkempt air of decadence.
However, compared with many of the same unshaven and unkempt decadent colleagues at the scene, he looked quite different. His clothes and trousers were all washed clean, there was absolutely no thick stains on the fabric, and the nails on his thick-knuckle hands were neatly trimmed Qi, with a pair of bright eyes, will certainly not be mistaken for a homeless man on the street.
In response to the booing and instigation of his companions, Shi Gang frowned slightly at first, and then said with a smile: "Don't say that, Lu Chen is a very capable singer, and he is much better than me in terms of talent."
No one expected that Brother Gangzi, who has always been quite arrogant in the circle, actually admired Lu Chen so much. Those who ridiculed Lu Chen just now couldn't help but shut their mouths, showing embarrassing expressions.
Shi Gang didn't seem to notice it, and continued: "Yesterday, I chatted with Da Qin from the Wandering Band for a long time. Brother Da Qin told me a lot about Lu Chen. It's lucky to have someone like him in the pop music scene."
Shi Gang debuted for more than ten years. He has experienced both prosperity and neglect, mainstream and non-mainstream, low-level and high-level circles. He naturally has his own views on life.
He is very clear that in the domestic pop music scene, the non-mainstream circle is as complicated as the mainstream circle, filled with all kinds of people, those depressed singers often have prejudices and even jealousy towards the famous people in the mainstream circle .
And it is often these people who are actually very envious of the glory and honor of the mainstream circle.
Conversely, the rejection and contempt of non-mainstream circles by mainstream circles has always existed.
The original intention of the 72H Grassland Music Festival was to break the gap between the two circles, so that more bottom-level talents can stand out, and let the mainstream circle face up to their existence.
But how easy it is!
Although many singers and bands made their mark through 72H, and were favored by entertainment agents to sign records, the situation in the non-mainstream circle has not changed, and the barriers and discrimination between them have never been truly eliminated.
To be honest, Shi Gang, who is currently wandering between the mainstream and non-mainstream circles, also looks down on those so-called idols in the mainstream circle who have mediocre singing skills and rely entirely on their looks to make a living.
But Lu Chen is definitely not this type.
When it came to Daqin from the wandering band, everyone fell silent.
Whether they admit it or not, the current Wandering Band is one of the most popular bands in the music scene. Daqin's background has given him a high reputation in non-mainstream circles. I don't know how many low-level singers have been touched by the song "In Spring" , regard Qin Hanyang as a big brother.
Lu Chen happens to be the songwriter of "In the Spring". His works also include such excellent light rock songs as "Chasing Dreams", "Once Upon a Time", and "Flying Higher".
It's nothing more than his youth, handsomeness, the TV series he filmed and his love affair with Chen Fei'er, people intentionally or unintentionally ignore his talent and strength in original music.
Wouldn't it be ignorant and ridiculous to despise and ridicule such a character
Many people showed a bit of shame on their faces.
Shi Gang clapped his hands and said: "Actually, thinking about it the other way around, we are also lucky to be able to perform on the same stage with a singer like Lu Chen. I suggest that we all show our best strengths and not let others underestimate us!"
Now everyone responded enthusiastically, and their morale rose again: "Yes, Brother Gangzi is right!"
"We can't let people look down on us!"
Shi Gang smiled and said nothing, what he was thinking about was the performance tonight.
He has never been a singer willing to be lonely. The ups and downs of his life experience have made him know how to cherish opportunities. Although Lu Chen is strong, it is not enough to make him lose the courage and confidence to sing.
Like Shi Gang, those talented singers are also gearing up to compete.
Although their fame and popularity cannot be compared with popular fried chicken like Lu Chen, the 72H Grassland Music Festival is different from ordinary performances. The audience who come here have a high degree of recognition for non-mainstream circles, and they know how to appreciate rock and roll And so on the niche type of music.
In the history of 72H, there are many cases of famous singers being booed to the ground. Live band accompaniment, unplugged features and original authentic singing test the individual's strength.
Therefore, here, anyone may sing more popular than Lu Chen or other big-name singers!
But at this moment, Lu Chen didn't know that there were so many singers waiting to compete with him. It took him more than half an hour to deal with the reporters and came backstage.
It is said that it is the backstage, but it is actually a simple temporary tent, which is as long as a vegetable greenhouse.
There were already many singers and bands in the tent, and Lu Chen saw several familiar faces.
"Brother Liao Jia!"
Among the singers invited to the 20th 72H Grassland Music Festival, the one with the highest celebrity status is definitely not Lu Chen.
But Liao Jia!
The disciple of Gao Yi, the lead singer and soul of the Black Crow Band, was once regarded as the last hope of Guoyao. Although he failed to save Guoyao, he still has a high influence in the music scene.
For the 72H Grassland Music Festival, Liao Jia also has a very special identity, he is one of the founders!
Of course, the current Liao Jia is only a special guest of the music festival, not a member of the organizing committee.
Lu Chen knew Liao Jia because of Chen Fei'er. The latter had pursued Chen Fei'er, but Chen Fei'er had no feelings for him, and finally was taken away by Lu Chen, a brat.
For this reason, Liao Jia even went out to drink with Lu Chen, but the two became friends with each other.
Liao Jia has a quick temper, good character, and better popularity and reputation in the circle.
So no matter how popular Lu Chen is now, he still has to greet him politely when he sees him.
"Your boy is here too!"
Seeing Lu Chen, a smile appeared on Liao Jia's dark and thin face.
He stood up from his seat, reached out and patted Lu Chen's shoulder vigorously, and asked out of nowhere, "What time did your concert start?"
Lu Chen replied, "It's about half past eight."
Liao Jia smiled and said, "I'm at 7:30, and I've wanted to compete with you for a long time, and this is the chance to come!"
Lu Chen blushed: "Brother Liao Jia, can we not be joking?"
"Who's kidding you!"
Liao Jia stared and said, "If you lose to me, I will despise you!"