758 Absolute strength
Dancing alone, singing alone, living alone. In the world of unrequited love, in the world of secret love, everything is just one person’s story; it’s stupid, it’s helpless, it’s lonely, it’s very Pain... I know all of this, but I still can't control the surging emotions in my heart, bitter and crazy, confused and happy. Even if I just look at the other person, even if I just wait by the side, I still can't control the sinking..
i love him i love her.
This is like a magic spell, forcing myself step by step towards madness, even if a moth flies into the flame. There is no resentment, just bitterness; no anger, just confusion; no tears, just loss; no earth-shattering, just singing alone; There are no ups and downs, just a surging heart... But the emotions of unrequited love and secret love are so delicate and abundant, yet so touching and beautiful..
There are no fancy movements, no exaggerated methods, and even the expressions and eyes are not too much modified. It strips away all the burden of performance and returns to nature, a clean, pure, simple, sincere and direct singing, everything. The weight is placed on the graceful and moving melody, but it explodes with amazing performance power——
One look, one smile, one lowered gaze, one gaze, one step, one trembling, one standing up... Every action is streamlined to the extreme, but hits every node just right, flawlessly combining lyrics and melody. It's so accurate, so profound, so clever, and the delicate and true emotions hit the audience's hearts again and again. Before the brain can react, the shock has already surged, almost suffocating..
The stage, the small open space in front of him is a stage, Renly stands on this stage, blooming with infinite light！
Nathan opened his mouth wide and looked at Renly in astonishment. Tears had already blurred his vision, and the whole world was in a haze; but he still couldn't bear to look away, and he didn't even dare to blink. He was so moved. Emotions were rushing through his chest, and he was completely abandoned and defeated. He stood there blankly, unable to move..
Even when filming on the set of "Fighting Cancer", Nathan had never felt such direct, fierce, and real emotions. His brain completely surrendered, just like a small boat, drifting with the current in the violent storm, completely submerged in it.
Not only Nathan, but also Roy's eyes widened, with admiration shining in his eyes. Waves of exclamation surged deep in his heart, and he couldn't help but want to applaud. The impulse was so turbulent that it was almost... To lose control. Now Roy finally understands why theater audiences are always keen to applaud, because the shock that hits their faces cannot be vented at all, and applause is the only way.
Renly is an excellent actor, and Roy agrees with this; however, every time he watches Renly's performance, Roy's inner wonder grows deeper..
Tonight, Roy truly understands what "Academy Born" means. "Crazy in Love", "Detached", and "Buried Alive", none of these works can truly capture the essence of Renly's performance - at least the performance. The essence of Pai's acting skills is that only when you truly stand on the stage can your free, flowing, full and delicate performance be brought to its fullest. Without any modification or adjustment, it is as breathless as a stormy sea..
“So, how does it feel? "After the performance, Renly jumped slightly on the spot twice, relaxed his muscles, looked at Nathan and Roy with a smile, and cast a questioning look..
Roy and Nathan were both stunned: one second he was still immersed in the emotion of "alone", and the next second Renly had returned to normal? This...is this too comfortable? The two characters are worlds apart, yet Renly pulls off the switch so lightly? This is really incredible.
When he didn't get a reply, Renly shook his hands and chuckled. "It seems that it has been too long since I have polished my basic skills. The control of some details is not very good. Let's watch the replay!" Renly moved his shoulders and asked critically. Thinking about the problem with his performance just now, "Fortunately, this is not a real stage. We can still watch the replay and make adjustments at any time. If we were standing on the stage, this would be an accident." Renly actually still had the intention to joke, Nathan's jaw can no longer be pushed back..
This is true expressionist acting, even "transcendence" can't compare to it. This is a complete return to the stage performance. Although there are cameras filming in front of him, Renly is paying attention to the two audiences, Nathan and Roy. performing.
When standing on the stage and performing, the actor's brain must remain absolutely clear, clearly knowing what he is doing and where he is in the play; and then according to the content of the rehearsal, he must accurately fit every emotion and express it accurately. Out of each node.
Take the song "Alone" just now as an example, when to move, when to face the audience, when to turn your back to the audience; when to be bitter, when to be sad, when to be in pain; when to pause, when to breathe, when to Explosion; more importantly, every node must be completely consistent with the melody and lyrics. Even if it is only offset by half a second, the actors must make adjustments next..
During the entire performance process, the actor's personal emotions and the character's emotional struggles are detached, and the performance tasks are completed with precise and detailed control from an objective and calm perspective..
In Method acting, Eponine's emotions may be completely overflowing, to the point of falling apart and unable to be recovered; or she may be so bitter that she feels lost and overwhelmed. The pain that gnaws at the heart and gnaws at the bones can be expressed in countless ways , and emotions may evolve into countless possibilities.
But on the theatrical stage, this is not allowed.
First of all, the stage is very vast and the distance is too far. The audience cannot capture those complicated and delicate emotions, which will cause the performance rhythm to become dragging..
Secondly, if the actor is too immersed in his own emotions and cannot take them back, what should he do in the next scene? When filming, actors can leave the camera, take a deep breath, relax, and regain their state, but on the stage, there is no time and no space..
Thirdly, the actor's emotions must be consistent with the lines, melody, lyrics, and rhythm of the entire play. Outbursts are allowed, but they must also be controlled within a reasonable range. Because the drama is a whole, an actor's loss of control may affect the live performance. The symphony orchestra may affect the opposite actors, the moving of stage props, and the performance of the actors in the next scene..
This is also the core secret of expressionistic acting. It separates the actor's resonance with the character and only understands emotions, expresses emotions, and presents the story. Through the proficiency and depth of his own acting skills, he cooperates with the plot and stage to achieve a shocking effect. Control, throughout the entire performance from beginning to end to ensure that the actors clearly know what they are doing and what they are going to do.
It is precisely because of the deep bond between the actor and the character that after the performance, Renly quickly got rid of the influence of the character and returned to normal..
Of course, this does not mean that actors do not need to interpret characters. Character interpretation and other preparations for expressionistic acting are all completed before going on stage. After rehearsals over and over again, they are deeply imprinted on the body and mind. in the brain.
People always say that the core focus of expressionist acting is that one person has a thousand faces. An actor can accurately and vividly represent a thousand characters without the actor getting stuck in them; while the core meaning of method acting is that one person has a thousand faces. One corner, being stuck in a role and being unable to extricate yourself, to the point of becoming obsessed.
Tonight, Renly illustrates this point vividly.
In the performance just now, Renly has no character attributes. He can be Eponine's "alone", Marius's "alone", or Jean Valjean's "alone", that kind of unrequited love. The bitterness and loneliness are applicable to everyone. This is a universal performance method..
However, in drama performances, characters also have their own backgrounds and unique attributes. It's just that Renly's memory of the detailed plot of "Les Miserables" is a bit blurry..
Before Eponine sang this song, what interaction happened between her and Marius, and what kind of inner hurt and regret it caused; and after singing this song, did she choose to sacrifice herself and fulfill Marius's destiny? In his revolutionary career, Luce still chose to hide the news of Cosette's departure and be selfish in love for a while. Renly couldn't remember these details. After all, it had been four years since he last watched "Les Misérables" Before.
In fact, these differences in story context will inevitably lead to differences in characters and performances. For a simple example, the last line of the lyrics, "I love her/him, but it's just wishful thinking." Is this a decision to sacrifice oneself, become enlightened, or to become enlightened? Once you decide to take risks and be selfish, your emotions will be interpreted differently..
Renly is still not sure whether he should do addition or subtraction in today's audition video..
The meaning of addition is to further highlight the role of Eponine and sing it completely from Eponine's perspective. Then the song will be more sad and fragile, not only because Eponine is a woman, but also because of Eponine's life experience since childhood. the impact.
Subtraction means weakening Eponine's attributes, singing it from the perspective of Jean Valjean or Marius, and interpreting this song "Alone" into a unique adapted version, proving that he can play different roles. But this is It will weaken the appeal of the song itself.
So, as Renly just said, fortunately, today he can find the most suitable rhythm by watching the replays and then performing it repeatedly..
Walking forward, Renly took the camera off the tripod and started playback. Nathan and Roy also came over to watch the performance again..
“Is this my imagination? Why do I feel like it’s different when I watch it on the screen? I still like the more direct performance just now." Nathan's question expressed Roy's feelings and also revealed the difference in Renly's performance..
“The difference between stage and movie." Renly said simply, then shook his head slightly, not satisfied with the performance just now, "Do it again.”
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