Chapter 6, Bombardment that Touches the Soul
Three ordinary girls from the city who love to dance stood together with Jing Xiaoqiang on that stage of more than ten square meters
He even called the manager in advance to pay a little attention to safety issues
Thus, on stage, Jing Xiaoqiang appeared particularly suave and confident, having just twirled twice in time with the prelude, preparing to sing.
If a couple of thousand people were to stand there and listen to the band play repeatedly, it is likely that they would experience aesthetic fatigue in just a few days
An absolutely unprecedented powerful dance move, piercing and exhilarating, drove the entire audience wild
However, everyone is saying that this young man has new songs, and he has an agreement with the dance hall manager to gradually release other new songs
Everyone untied the hem of their shirts and tied a knot, rolled up their pant legs to mimic cropped trousers, and tried to use the same style of headband to secure their different hairstyles
Performers must not be affected by unexpected situations on site; many people cannot overcome this threshold, which relegates them to amateur performances
Shouting at the top of one's lungs without any regard!
It is said that the sound spread to the bustling Huaihai Road outside, leading people to believe that something extraordinary was happening here
Absolutely authentic New York West Side pronunciation
Jing Xiaoqiang sang the song to completion steadily while maintaining a sufficient distance, at least as if he were holding a Hami melon in front of his chest, with an even greater separation below the waist akin to the Mariana Trench
After performing for five or six days, everyone has become aware of this young performer's routine; they will definitely sing before 7 o'clock, and then one must wait until 10 o'clock.
It is still cheaper here
However, Jing Xiaoqiang resisted.
It is enough to touch the soul
Jing Xiaoqiang, however, jumped with even greater ease and grace
Standing on the stage in a seemingly serious manner, with feet apart as if ready to head to the fields to plant rice seedlings, resembling a laborer in action.
It is still possible to welcome an instantaneous surge of cheers
Before 10 o'clock, a large crowd of people gathered, and after listening to the song, they played around for a while before wrapping up
The DJ language that may have become commonplace in later generations, at this moment, however, instilled a sense of participation in everyone, eliciting a fervent response: "Okay..."
However, all the spectators crowded outside the dance hall, who turned back upon hearing the sound and squeezed to the door's window, were still fortunate enough to witness this explosive scene
It is somewhat reminiscent of Fei Yuqing's famous dance where he sticks out his butt, but that performance was characterized by an exaggerated style intended to attract attention.
However, the iconic dance moves must be used
This is indeed the Huhaining, known for being cautious and courteous at all times
Just standing there to listen can be quite enjoyable, and every day different people can come to listen. However, there are more dance enthusiasts who continuously follow along, just to hear Jing Xiaoqiang perform his singing live
A kind of madness that makes everyone shout in unison as if the rooftops are about to be lifted off
By this time, no one had yet discerned the uniqueness of his singing voice
Jing Xiaoqiang clearly remembers that during his university years, even at an art school known for its openness, one could still potentially commit a crime of indecency with the slightest misstep
The entertainment options these days are so monotonous
This trend is quite popular these days; in fact, by forcefully enlarging and lowering the crotch area of the pants, it resembles the harem pants that later became fashionable
It no longer matters; this phrase will henceforth be the motto of the versatile player Jing Xiaoqiang
Everyone is still focused on this young man and his breathtaking dance moves
At the moment when everyone thought it might be an auditory hallucination, or that there was a problem with the equipment
In fact, this is a characteristic of the tea houses in Shanghai and Haikou, where the focus is primarily on listening to music.
So today, at a little past 10 o'clock, I saw three girls with excited expressions, wearing makeup that was absolutely different from their usual style, taking the stage
Even twenty years later, the whole world will be amazed by it. If placed in the 1990s, Jing Xiaoqiang would have had a hundred percent confidence.
Forget about it, just follow and shout!
Like a powerful stimulant, it violently strikes the ears and hearts of everyone present
This time, the combination of the keyboard, guitar, and bass has a bit of an electronic music flavor, and the drummer is even more wildly expressive
Spent a whole morning practicing a song "Gangnam Style" with the band again
Huang Xuerong was extremely excited, bringing her girlfriends along to such a public rehearsal venue, completely unguarded.
After the prolonged shout, the entire band and the singer had a brief simultaneous pause
This aspect, along with the social dance that became popular after the reform and opening up in mainland China, as well as the square dance that gained immense popularity in the following decades, all emphasize precision and formality, akin to performing collective exercises, which is significantly different.
There is a new song
Jing Xiaoqiang randomly called out to the girl who was trying to gather in front of the stage, asking her and her friend to come along for rehearsal the next morning
At other times, I find it difficult to practice my dance steps now.
Swinging the legs from side to side
In an era where cameras are rare and high-fidelity audio and video are difficult to disseminate, seeing with one's own eyes is the primary means of resolving doubts
Using the remaining few dollars of the girls' money to apply gel, I styled my hair into a slicked-back look reminiscent of Brother Fa, and took the stage wearing a pair of two-dollar street vendor sunglasses
However, he did forget the scene of flirting with Feng Xiaoxia.
Come every day
Standing and singing continuously, the character Jing Xiaoqiang from the book suddenly began to leap vigorously like a fully wound-up robot
Ready!
With so many people, if the intensity ignites, it could lead to various stampede incidents at concerts and dance halls around the world. As the Deputy General Manager and Chief Security Officer of the theater, he is well aware of the situation
She, who loves dancing very much and has a foundation in dance training since childhood, is confident that she can keep up with these interesting and fashionable dance steps
Not at all
Everyone has started to get excited
Spend 2 yuan, come over to listen first, then leave. If the venue is less crowded, you can practice dancing.
The lively South American musical style of professional-level performance is distinctly different from almost all previous popular dance music
But one cannot sing "Lambada" all night long
Even so, under the strong rhythmic pulsation, it can still complement Jing Xiaoqiang's English rap
Gently holding the young lady's hand can be considered a demonstration for the dance enthusiasts below
It is important to note that the film "Rock Youth," starring the Prince of Thunder in 1988, once swept the nation. The social aesthetics and appreciation of dance from the styling in films and television dramas of that time spread to the public within two to three years, marking the peak of the trend.
Jing Xiaoqiang casually helped three young ladies with their makeup, still wearing the same floral shirt, but tucked into a newly purchased pair of black carrot pants
The dance enthusiasts in Shanghai and Haikou are quite discerning, all following suit and learning by example
However, they never expected that the seemingly incomprehensible rap section at the beginning was merely to set the stage for the final chorus
Whether it is the Shanghai Sea or the cutting edge, someone brought a portable tape recorder and recorded a melody.
After all, in a foreign song that few truly understand, performed in a dance hall dominated by disco rhythms, the seemingly conventional singing techniques do not stand out as particularly special
The results were even more exciting after just one afternoon of rehearsal, and Jing Xiaoqiang also treated them to a meal
Because it merely used someone else's melody, with lyrics adapted from an English version of a song and dance, it can be considered a small program that the West City Theatre staged to ride the wave of popularity during its peak.
Jing Xiaoqiang will only sing five songs, with a distribution of three in the first half and two in the second half, resulting in a total performance time of less than twenty minutes for the entire evening
As a result, he did not expect that the manager had secretly arranged for a camera to be set up at the edge of the stage
However, that would be much more expensive, after all, a cup of coffee and a cup of tea, and if the young lady orders a cake or something, it would be no less than ten yuan!
Thus, this dance hall opens its doors every day at 6:00 PM, and it becomes a veritable sea of people!
However, it is no longer her turn to occupy the front row
Jing Xiaoqiang's eyebrows twitched slightly, yet there was no hint of fear as he smoothly transitioned.
Fashion is a cyclical loop, which master said this?
This kind of gentlemanly demeanor, characterized by politeness and integrity even in private, instantly made Huang Xuerong feel a strong sense of admiration
Therefore, the people of Shanghai, who are always at the forefront of trends, do not care at all about what style it is
He does not remember the specific year of "Lambada," but "Gangnam Style" can definitely be regarded as his own original work
The popularity of this song goes without saying
Certainly, the band cannot endure it; adding some other songs will surely not be opposed
Huang Xuerong, unable to contain her emotions, jumped onto the more than half-meter high stage and grasped Jing Xiaoqiang's outstretched left hand
Let the band teachers and managers behind nod in agreement, this is called on-the-spot experience
Jing Xiaoqiang felt a sense of guilt himself
Otherwise, in accordance with the characteristics of the Lambada dance, the first step requires him to place his knee and the * diagram * against the base of the girl's leg to support it
In Jing Xiaoqiang's view, Hu Desong and the others have been performing for many years, and making mistakes every few days is a common occurrence; such a minor situation is nothing.
Suspended in mid-air, there was even a brief sensation of blockage in the ears
The key lies in the fact that the new song is particularly excellent
A torrential downpour of hail!
The symphony orchestra's ballroom welcomed a versatile young performer, whose news of igniting the entire venue with new songs spread rapidly throughout the Shanghai Hai Ballroom
The three accompanying dancers only need to follow the rhythm, repeatedly pushing their hands left and right, up and down. There is no need for excessive movements such as caressing the body's undulations.
Just as all the audience were overwhelmed by the powerful rhythm, the sounds in the entire ballroom suddenly ceased
What is sung is not important, but at this time, RAP has already begun to take root in China, and Cui Jian had long been a pioneer in "It's Not That I Don't Understand".
Jing Xiaoqiang did not boast to the manager; the throngs of dance enthusiasts did not dance at all, they all came to listen to the music out of admiration.
The entire audience believed that the Lambada dance should be performed in this manner, with a space between the male and female dancers, which is quite interesting
You should know that a bottle of Moutai is only 10 yuan these days
Jing Xiaoqiang felt very good himself, as if the innate protagonist's desire for attention, similar to Hude Ersong, was greatly released. He picked up the microphone and exclaimed: "Ah Yu Rui ... ... Di ? !"
At this point, they can no longer be called fans of the dance; they are truly the audience, gathering from all directions by six o'clock
The subsequent music resembles that of all revolutionary war films, akin to the overwhelming momentum of a rocket artillery unit launching a barrage of arrows in a full-scale assault
What is he saying
Latin dance is inherently like this, spontaneous and uninhibited, full of sunshine