1161 charlie boy
“Bon-Iver? But why did you think of singing this song?？”
LeVine was stunned for a moment..
Yes, why?？
Maybe it was because of Mickey, he thought he didn't care, thought he had forgotten it a long time ago, thought he was accustomed to it, but he still overestimated himself; maybe it was because of reality, he embraced talent but was trapped in reality, thought he was talented but was just in the wave of ballads Just a part of mediocrity.
Maybe it's because Jane, the woman she loves so much, made different choices on the road of dreams. She chose Jim, and he chose faith, and finally parted ways; maybe it's because tonight is suitable for memories, and I have been wandering for a long time. , after being alone for a long time, you will always start to feel sentimental. This is a folk song.——
“Forget it, what happened to this sad and lost love?？”
Interestingly, when people mention the song "Skinny-Love", most people think of it as the version by British independent singer Birdy. This little girl's singing is fresh, pleasant, sad and gentle. , with a unique charm, touched countless people, especially after it was broadcast as an episode in "The Vampire Diaries", it became the favorite of teenagers, which also made Bird famous overnight.
But in fact, Bird is not the original singer, but a cover.
The original version is from Bon-Iver, which was included in his personal non-studio album as early as 2007, and has moved countless people. Compared with Bird's green and girlish youthfulness and sadness, the original version is chic and unrestrained. and vicissitudes of life give the song a different flavor. If you taste it carefully, it will linger like smoke lingering on your fingertips..
Just sitting on the stage, this melody appeared in his mind. As he said, a song will never be trendy or outdated, that is a folk song. It is simple and light. Among the chords, the flow of time goes back bit by bit, looking for the broken fragments and dark corners of memory. As I sing, I grow old without knowing it..
“Why?" This is a good question, but also a stupid question..
The corners of Lewin's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly, and a trace of teasing slipped through his eyes, "Don't you think this is very suitable for the atmosphere tonight? In the kerosene lamp bar, how many deaths of lost love have been recorded, and how many deaths have been recorded in the kerosene lamp bar? Witnessing the birth of lost love.”
It was here that he and Jane met.
The confusion in my heart rolled slightly, and then settled down again. I was teasing him easily in an uninhibited tone. In my ears, I could hear the low laughter, undulating whistles, and vulgar discussions in the bar. " Oh my god, my god, my god, my god." He hummed the melody again, but the bland singing voice concealed a fuss-like exaggeration, and his low laughter turned into roars of laughter..
“‘Charlie Boy', come on 'Charlie Boy'’.”
Someone in the crowd called out, it was Woody Allen. Everyone turned their attention away, but the little old man was still hiding in the darkness, showing half of his face, waving his right hand, and shouted stubbornly, " How's it going, 'Charlie Boy'’？”
This is a song from the "Don Quixote" album, and it is also the song that Renly first performed on stage in the Pioneer Village..
For most people, this song is not familiar. Firstly, it has not charted, secondly, it has not been promoted, and thirdly, it has not received awards. It is buried in the entire album and is not conspicuous at all. But in fact, this song is The pioneer village is famous.
Because the song was about the Vietnam War. At that time, just because of the president's words, countless young people rushed to the battlefield. It was not until thirty years later that people realized that the so-called Vietnam War was just a hoax..
“Charlie boy, don't go to war." This is what the song sings. The traces of history and emotional scars are revealed between the lines, but the clear and translucent guitar strings stir up ripples in the mind, impressing countless true music lovers. , also moved countless people who experienced that crazy era.
Later, Renly starred in "War in the Pacific", and the song "Charlie Boy" also became a true portrayal of Eugene's change in mentality..
Today, Woody selected this song alone, but it forms an intertextual echo with the "Hang Me, Oh, Hang Me" just now. It is also about the Vietnam War, the same anti-war, and it is also from the 1960s. folk wave……
Ethan and Joel both exchanged glances. They had never known the song "Charlie Boy", let alone that Renly's creation coincided with the folk wave of the 1960s. It was even far deeper than they imagined. Faintly, the two of them were also looking forward to it..
LeVine raised his gaze and looked towards the source of the sound. It was half bright and half dark. The sight was not clear. He could not identify the face of the person who requested the song. He could only see a bunch of moving heads and the corners of his mouth. He glanced at it and said jokingly, "I don't know when the Kerosene Lamp Bar started requesting songs. This is not a karaoke bar.".”
The sarcastic tone was full of unruly and unruly. He looked around with slightly narrowed eyes, then lightly shrugged and chuckled to himself, "But I guess I have no choice. I still owe Papi." Where's the money for three beers? Right, Papi?？”
“Six bottles, you bastard." A merciless voice came from the direction of the bar, and everyone in the bar burst into laughter..
LeVine still didn't care, "Since Papi doesn't mind this place becoming a karaoke OK, I think I have no reason to refuse. Kennedy will definitely not be happy to hear this song, so it's best for everyone to keep it a secret. I'm not ready to carry a rifle yet.”
After finishing complaining, LeVine played the strings again, and the turbulent and translucent musical notes rushed forward in the spring breeze. There seemed to be no difference, but everything seemed to be different, and then he was immersed in it bit by bit. Amid the melody, John Kennedy's speech calling for all people to join the Vietnam War seemed to be playing on the radio..
It is now 1961, but no one knows that two years later, Kennedy will be shot and die young; after that, the United States will also be stuck in the quagmire of the Vietnam War, unable to extricate itself..
……
One song after another, the whole kerosene lamp bar was intoxicated. When the performance ended, people still seemed unable to get out. They were just silent in the madness and beauty of that era. Now people finally understood it vaguely. , why the 1960s was the era of folk music, and why we can no longer produce those talented and talented artists..
There is bitterness in the happiness, and sadness in the happiness. The performance is over, but people still stay in the bar, unwilling to leave for a long time..
LeVine left the stage, came to the side, and immediately saw Stanley and George sitting side by side..
“Thank you." Stanley said with a smile, his slightly red eyes revealing the turbulence and excitement in his heart, "You should know that these audiences are here for you. Those classics that have long been lost in the long river of history, Now it's starting to shine again. That's a good thing, that's a good thing.”
Stanley nodded repeatedly and repeated in a low voice, without noticing at all that the person standing in front of him was not Renly, but LeVine.
“Thank you for your hard work." George raised the beer in his hand and expressed his respect..
After the filming ends tonight, there is actually no need for Renly to continue performing, because all the audience present today will be paid as extras, which is their job; but in order to express his gratitude, Renly still chose to go on stage, performed for an hour and truly shared a wonderful evening with the fans.
Lewin twitched the corners of his lips, "For a singer, the only way to live is to stand there. So..." He shrugged and did not continue speaking. Everything was said without saying anything, but his words seemed to have more meaning..
“Sorry, please, can we? "Ethan's intrusion interrupted the conversation between them, but Joel was already unreasonable and couldn't wait to pull LeVine and turned around to leave. Looking at the helpless smiles of Stanley and George, Ethan spread his hands to express He apologized, then hurriedly turned around and chased after him..
“‘Lost Love', that song is by Bon-Iver? Right? What about 'Charlie Boy'? Is this song yours? "Joel asked eagerly. Just seeing LeVine nodding in affirmation, Joel continued, "So, can we use it? I mean, in this movie? As a performance, or as a soundtrack？”
“I don't think this is a good idea." LeVine shook his head, "You see, these two songs were created later, and they do not fit in with the style of the 1960s. Although the content and style seem to be somewhat similar, ...This is a folk song. If you want to use it in behind-the-scenes footage or in a subsequent concert, then there is absolutely no problem, but in a movie? this is a bad idea.”
LeVine told the truth, looking at Joel and preparing to refute, he then said, "But if you insist, I have no problem. As for Bon-Iver, you should call and ask for his opinion.”
“Are you not friends with him? "Joel asked.
“No, it's not." LeVine said sincerely, "If you can introduce us, I would be very happy..”
Looking at Ethan and Joel who were deep in thought, LeVine patted their shoulders and said, "I'll go over and take a rest. If you need anything, call me." After saying that, LeVine turned around and faced Paul. He walked over to where Annie was, a big smile appeared on his face, and he started to say hello from a distance, "How's it going? Did you like the performance?"？”
“Jesus Christ, you are really a lunatic." Paul sighed, stood up and hugged him hard, with a smile on his face..
But Annie didn't make any move. LeVine couldn't help but was slightly stunned, "Annie? What's wrong? Did you not like the performance just now?"？”
Annie pouted, shook her head, then folded her hands on her chest and shrank back, as if she was dodging LeVine and approaching Paul. Such an action made people confused, and then Annie He said angrily, "You're not Renly, you're not." After a glance, he said firmly again, "I know, you're not, you're not..." As he said that, his eyes were stained with thin layer of water mist.
The vanished line between pioneer village and kerosene-lit saloon, the blurred line between the sixties and the real contemporary, has finally resurfaced.
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