"Sorry, everyone seems to have misunderstood." Renly put the keyboard aside, stood up, and apologized to the owner of the genuine street performance stall in front of him.
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Ed Sheeran didn't seem to react for a moment. He stared blankly at Renly. After a full three beats, he exclaimed, "Renly Hall? Jesus-damn-Christ." Ed Covering his mouth, his eyes filled with disbelief, he couldn't help but took two steps back and scolded a few swear words, but then he realized that he was a little rude, and hurried forward, "I really like you the music, no, I mean, it doesn't matter, it's an honor to play with you; no, I mean, 'Cleopatra' is so beautiful, it has given me a re-creation motivation; no no, I mean, sorry I didn't recognize you just now..."
Ed was already speechless, out of breath, and then he looked at Renly breathlessly, "I look like a lunatic, don't I?"
Renly was immediately amused, "Crazy? No; neurotic? Yes." His answer made Ed wailed angrily, lowered his head and began self-examination, "Do you like my music? If I heard right? , so should I be proud of it now?"
"Haha." Ed laughed cheerfully, "Of course, definitely, definitely! Not just 'Cleopatra', but also the song 'Ophelia' just now... Jesus Christ!" Covering his cheeks with his hands, "I'm an idiot, absolutely an idiot. The style and lyrics of 'Ophelia' are completely of the same faction as 'Cleopatra', I didn't hear it, God , I look like a complete idiot now! I should have recognized you sooner. I mean, the lyrics of 'Cleopatra' gave me so much inspiration, I really Crazy to love this song... wait, did we just play 'Cleopatra' together?"
Ed's thoughts jumped a bit, Renly nodded with a smile, "That's why I stopped, otherwise what do you think?" Ed didn't hear the sarcastic tone, but like ants on a hot pot Usually, he started to circle in place, one circle, another circle, occasionally raising his head to look at Renly, and then slapped his forehead with a look of annoyance.
"Are you going to keep going around in circles here? Or are you going to take a good count of our income just now?" Renly pointed to the piano case with a third of it in front of him and raised an eyebrow.
"Of course, of course." Ed finally stopped, suddenly he remembered something and stretched out his right hand, "Ed Sheeran, sorry, I'm only introducing myself now."
"Nice to meet you, Ed." Renly shook hands amicably. "You think you're a very good singer, not polite."
This is the big truth. In his last life, Renly loved Ed's music, from Ed's first album when he was unknown to his latest album, which just came out when he was reborn. Ed's albums are very well completed, mainly based on folk and pop. He is not a singer with outstanding singing skills - in fact, many of his live performances have been in car accidents, but his lyrics are very touching and can often be used for songs. Inject moving emotions and easily impress every audience.
However, Ed thought that Renly was just being polite, but even so, he couldn't help but want to scream, and finally clenched his fists, which prevented himself from losing control, "God, god, god!" He simply Can't believe it, he was talking to Renly, and Renly praised him, and what's even more incredible is that they just finished the performance together, "Thank you, this sentence really means a lot to me."
Although Renly only has one song "Cleopatra", not to mention that he has been famous for a long time, not even an independent singer, it may only be a crossover who occasionally makes a cameo - after all, Renly's current job He's an actor, but that doesn't affect Ed's fondness for Renly in the slightest.
Not just the music, but the attitude of life hidden in the lyrics, and Renly's actual way of life, the attitude of a modern bard, is exactly what Ed aspired to, "You remind me of Don Quixote, I That is to say, in terms of the meaning of praise." Ed felt that his brain was messed up, and there was no way to fully express his usual countless thoughts now.
"Haha, Don Quixote." Renly chewed it carefully. "To be honest, I'm definitely a compliment."
Not in terms of music, but in terms of performance. Everyone didn't think he could do it, everyone stood on his opposite, but he went on this path without hesitation, just like Don Quixote who was alone against the windmill giant.
"Looking at your accent, shouldn't you pursue your music career in London? How did you come to Los Angeles?" Renly is very sensitive to accents. He couldn't hear it in his previous life, but he can feel it now. Ed's accent is Riok. The taste of the county is still quite heavy. Moreover, Renly was really curious, didn't Ed rise from England? "The-A-Team" was a blockbuster on the UK pop charts.
Ed shrugged, "London, you know, the class is too strict, I stayed there for a year, and I got nothing." Ed can also hear Renly's London voice, as Ed said. , The entire art world in the UK is very strict, and there are certainly cases of grassroots turning into stars, especially after the advent of talent shows such as "X Factor" and "Talent Show", but overall they are still pitiful. "So, I thought about coming to Los Angeles to try my luck." Ed pointed a finger at Renly cautiously, "Just like you."
Renly and Ed came to the United States for different reasons, but there's no need to explain that much.
"Huh..." Ed let out a long sigh, "I've been here since April, and I'm doing opening shows in various bars now, but... I'm still looking for my chance."
Although he didn't mention much, Renly could feel the helplessness in his words, which reminded him of the independent artists in Pioneer Village, "If you have time, you are welcome to New York." Renly searched his pockets. , only then did he realize that in order to attend the awards ceremony, he had nothing on his body, only six dollars and a penny - just bought the change for the hamburger, not to mention the business card, "Pioneer Village, in Greenway Zhimura, where I work, there is a show every night…”
"Yes, I know where it is." Ed replied, sensing Renly's questioning gaze, and he quickly explained, "I watched the video on your YouTube and did some research." This is also his favorite One of the important reasons for Renly is to strip away the commercial attributes and simply sing in the pioneer village. The uninhibited, arrogant, and free hidden in the blood complements the lyrics of "Cleopatra" and is completely in Ai. Der had an image of Renly in his mind—the one he admired.
What Ed didn't say was that he always wanted to go to Pioneer Village, not only because of Renly, but also because it was indeed a stage that countless independent singer-songwriters longed for, but he was too shy and didn't have enough money at all. Let him travel across the US to New York.
"You're welcome to Pioneer Village anytime, uh... I'll be back in late September." Renly wanted to say that he was going back tomorrow, but then he thought of the next Toronto Film Festival and Telluride. The film festival, so I changed my words, "After that, if there is no accident, I should be here."
Ed tried to keep a little calm, but the big smile betrayed his true emotions, "Okay, I mean, okay, perfect, absolutely, definitely." Before he could talk further, Ed hurriedly diverted After the topic, "We should count the harvest tonight. I'm not sure if I said it, but tonight, it's my honor to be able to play with you."
"The honor is mine," Renly said earnestly.
But I can't help but complain in my heart. It really is Los Angeles. One brick can smash two stars - or future stars. As the entertainment center of the world, all people with dreams are like a wave. Cities are swarming, and you can feel the "star dream" -- or the "American dream" in the streets and alleys. Impetuous, naked/naked, direct, no cover.
In comparison, Renly prefers New York.
"Renly?" A voice called out timidly. Renly looked up and saw three young people standing in front of him, who looked like high school students. among the dancing crowd.
Without waiting for Renly to ask, the two boys opened the banner in their hands, which read, "Renly Hall, the best actor in my mind!"
Unprepared, Renly was stunned, although many people could recognize him now, and even call him by name; although he had won the Emmy tonight, proving that he had knocked Opened the door of Hollywood; although it has been more than a year since he became an actor from "War in the Pacific" to "Buried Alive"... But today, tonight, at this moment, he is the first time he really sees his fans , fans who support themselves.
That realness mixed with falsehood, it hit the heart hard, he opened his mouth, only to find the words were horribly pale, even more turbulent than when Tina Fey announced the winner, all the voices were like this stuck in throat.
"Renly, your performance on the show is amazing! You're a natural actor! Not only because of your great performances, but also because of the hard work you put into the show. I'm really too I like you! No, to be precise, I really admire you so much! Please keep going, okay?"
Hope found that the belly draft prepared in her mind was completely useless at this time. When she read "Vanity Fair", she saw that Rami, James and other actors and actresses were full of praise for Renly, and mentioned the hardships in the filming process. And difficulties, that's what really made her a fan. She wrote a special manuscript and recorded all the words she wanted to express in her heart, but tonight, she couldn't remember it at all.
"Renly! You were born to be an actor!" Hope shouted loudly, his slightly trembling voice revealing his inner excitement.