For China fans, the so-called "Brit-pop" is a commemorative symbol. It is full of too many people's lush years, and it still echoes in the musical dreams of a new generation of young people. Young children are crazy about brand-new "English" rock bands such as Franz Ferdinand or Keane, while people who have passed their youth are still getting moved by the works in "English" golden decade. If you are a punk fan, you should regard Sex Pistols or The Clash band as eternal idols; Even if you don't know all this, you must be familiar with the Beatles! England, how many fans are excited by this clear and proud word!
To elaborate on Brit-pop, some people describe it as "decadent without despair, sentimental without emotion, restless without fanaticism, a sunny indulgence and a crying full of vitality." Brit-pop directly inherited the post-punk melancholy and new wave to the new romantic beauty, and many fans may be more familiar with the unparalleled English guitar. From post-punk to new wave to Brit-pop, the "Voice of Manchester" from the late 198s to the early 199s, as a music trend connecting the past and the future, occupies an unparalleled and important position in the history of British rock music.
It was an era before the label Brit-pop was invented. British pop music entered a low tide, and Manchester, which had created new wave music, also became depressed during this period. Just as English music was about to enter the 199s in a dreary way, a band called Shi Meigui appeared as a savior. They not only make the mushroom hair style, fisherman's hat and hoodie a new fashion, but also bring a new music style-psychedelic rock dance music developed by combining guitar rock and indie dance music. The music critic exclaimed, "God didn't stop until he created the Stone Rose Band on the eighth day."
Shi Meigui has revolutionized British music-music and record covers like children doodling with watercolors, psychedelic guitar dance music buzzing, and the revival of the concept of classical pop music creation ... This enchanting "Shi Meigui" was so brilliant in the pre-Brit-pop era!
In the first two singles released by the Stone Rose Band in 1985, So Young and Tell Me, the lead singer Ian Brown was enchanted by her incredible gentle voice. With the arrival of drummer Reni and guitarist John Squire soon, people have clearly seen that Shi Meigui is in bud. Finally, Shi Meigui's first album of the same name, The Stone Roses, was born in April 1989 after Made of Stone, which will probably be sung in another 5 years, was released as a single by Silvertone Records. This record full of arrogance, pity and unspeakable noble temperament absolutely shocked the times and gradually became a spiritual totem of a generation. It is no exaggeration to say that Shi Meigui began to influence the whole music world, which these street boys could not have predicted at first. In a recent selection by NME, an authoritative British music magazine, The Stone Roses was rated as the top 1 records. Let's take a look at the top 1 concepts of NME-Beatles, Beach Boys and Radiohead, all of which are classics.
It can be said that Stone Roses changed the British music world in the 199s-because they "inspired" the English bands Oasis, Radiohead, Blur and Suede, which were so popular throughout the 199s; But perhaps their greatest achievement was saving English rock music. Back in 1989, rock music became the object of ridicule in Britain to some extent, independent bands were stubborn and cold, and mainstream music was polluted by ultra-conservative careerists. Shi Meigui's debut album is an arrow shot at the heart of the beast. They stand out from the crowd, keep pace with the times, and evolve from nostalgic noise makers to the embodiment of the times. Drawing on the psychedelic spirit and melody of Jimi Hendrix and The Byrds in the 196s, they attacked the system with the arrogance of Sex Pistols to morality and embraced the changing possibility of Acid House. They are a group of cool guys, creating stubborn and beautiful songs that can dance with them. They have a strong self-style, and their bones are full of profound and rich soul of English guitar music.
Like all classics, regret always follows it closely. For various reasons, Shi Meigui died prematurely in the 199s. Fortunately, it didn't die. Ian's careless and aloof voice continued to sing, and he continued to create and advance with Shi Meigui's soul. Now he has four albums with Ian Brown's stamp instead of Shi Meigui's name. His music retains the purity and elegance of Shi Meigui, but it also has some blurred atmosphere of electronic music. He used music to tell us that although he is no longer Shi Meigui, he-Ian Brown, still with a young and unruly heart, with his paint container, is painting and smearing in his music world!
2 France
French Romantic Music
In France, the prosperity of romanticism is more reflected in many composers, among which Bicai (1838-1875) is the most famous one. Although his opera Carmen is very close to reality because it shows the love, hate and desire of ordinary people, it caused great controversy at that time, but it was very popular afterwards. Love is an unruly bird (Habanera), Song of Flowers and Song of the Matador in the play have almost become Bicai's signature aria. His other opera "Pearl Pickers" and drama soundtrack "The Girl of Alai City" are good at lyricism.
Among the contemporary composers, two ballets, Sylvia and Geberia, by De Libre (1836-1891) inherited the ballet tradition of Louis XIV in France. Lalo (1832-1892), the Spanish Symphony for violin and orchestra, is passionate and exotic. The music of Saint-Sang (1835-1921) is famous for its crystal clear aesthetic feeling. The symphonic poem Dance of Death, Organ Symphony and Opera Samson and Delilah best represent its personality.
Masnai (1842-1912), who appeared later, wrote the famous opera Witt, and the familiar Meditation is from the opera Deiss. Frye (1845-1924), now recognized as one of the most outstanding composers in France, has exquisite and infectious music, including Requiem, a large number of piano works and chamber music, including thirteen songs of the boat. Dandi (1851-1931) and Duca (1865-1935), with French Folk Symphony and Magician's Disciple, respectively, added magnificent colors to late French romanticism.
In the Sino-French Cultural Year, many Sino-French cultural exchange activities were held in Beijing. In order to introduce the music events that best reflect the current situation of French music creation to China fans, the French side will hold the Rennes Music Festival, < < Leaping over Music -25 French Modern Concert > > The stage moved to Beijing Chaoyang Park. Rennes Music Festival is the forefront of the current music trend in France and even Europe, and it is a carnival in France. This time, they officially went abroad for the first time and presented a modern concert that is the most representative, avant-garde, pioneering and pleasant to hear in China.