The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)
Chapter 1016: Behind the mask
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Afterwards, Bradley and Lan Li enjoyed a simple breakfast, and after leaving the coffee shop, they began to stroll along Broadway Avenue.
They talked about the sudden emergence of "buried alive", they talked about the accidental awards of "Crazy Love" during the awards season, about the "anti-cancer me" being too deep in the film during the filming, and also about " The strong momentum of "Edge of Tomorrow" in this year's summer file... Success followed one after another, and criticism followed, but it seemed that all the negative news could not affect the rising momentum of Lan Li.
"When we talked about'Don Quixote', Lan Li showed a helpless smile for the first time. "This is an accident," Lan Li said. Even he didn't expect it at all. The album was able to achieve such brilliant results, and even changed the territory of the entire North American music market.
Everyone knows that'Don Quixote' was produced by the gold medal producer George Slander, who made a desperate move and risked bankruptcy to make this album; but few people know that before the album went into production, Slander I have visited Lan Li many times to try to persuade Lan Li to make this album, but Lan Li refused.
‘Because this is an album doomed to fail; also because I’m not a singer’.
This is Lan Li's answer. He is an actor and has never changed; as for music, it is just a way for him to express his emotions and express himself. This is why the album'Don Quixote' is so personal and so moving. It hasn't Any disguise, presents the most authentic Lan Li-Hall.
In the end, Lan Li nodded, walked into the studio, and produced this album. It was a familiar but unfamiliar name: Heather Cross.
‘Heather’, hidden behind this name, there are too many stories, and Lan Li refused to share.’ That’s a story that belongs to me and her. I hope to respect her family and that memory. The only thing everyone needs to know is that there was a girl who was eager to stand on the stage of American Idol and realize her dream of being a singer; but unfortunately, her time ceased forever before she stepped onto the stage. . ’
‘Beast, right? Which song Heather hopes to sing? I asked, but Lan Li did not answer, but remained silent.
So we arrived, a lonely place that I can’t go back to. You are the face that made me go through fire and water. This is the name that children will inherit, cast charm, and cast the crown-‘the beast’. "
The album "Don Quixote" has repeatedly created miracles on the billboard charts, truly writing a new history of folk songs after Bob Dylan, but for Renly, this has never been his original intention. "I remember Nora Jones said this sentence back then, and I now deeply agree: this is a work about music, and it's just about music."
Back then, the album "Fly Away" created countless myths, and it is still the most representative jazz album after the millennium. It also changed the perception and status of jazz among young audiences and promoted the music industry. Diversified progress.
But in different occasions and interviews, Nora has repeatedly emphasized that "Flying Away" is not a pure jazz album, and she is not a jazz singer. Later, Nora started a variety of experiments in modern rock, country and other fields.
For Nora, she has never thought about changing history or changing the market, just following her heart and making music; for Renly, this is no exception—the same is true for music and the same is true for movies.
"Social network." Bradley just raised the topic, and Lan Li smiled happily, "Why? Why so far, you don’t have a social network account? For a twenty-two-year-old young man. Say, this is really abnormal."
"For me, social network is a sharing platform, but all the content that I want to share has been shown through performance and music. Therefore, I don't think social network is necessary." Lan Li said seriously , The subtext is: about the part of personal life, I have no plan to share.
Bradley still did not intend to let this topic go, "But you can leave it to an agent or assistant to operate it. You know, there is already a team dedicated to operating social networks. I can feel how much you are now. popular?"
"Oh? I don't even feel it, do you feel it?" Lan Li said with interest.
"That's because you didn't have a social network." Bradley said, "You should log on to Facebook or YouTube to check it out. Just enter the name of'Renley-Hall', and there are countless interactions every day. Your topic is always constant; in addition, fans from all over the world are very keen to publish your photos at different events and locations. This is a craze."
"You know, at the premiere of'Edge of Tomorrow', how many topics are on Twitter about you?" Bradley deliberately sold a pass, but Lan Li didn't buy it at all, "Even if you tell I don’t have any feelings for my numbers, because I don’t know what is more and what is less.
Bradley suddenly felt powerless, "I won’t say the specific numbers. In short, you broke the record. Although you have broken your own record in these two days, the truth is that in the past two weeks, , You have broken the Twitter record consecutively."
Looking at Lan Li, who was still looking calm, Bradley felt a deep sense of frustration. “You should open a social network. Even if you don’t post a message, at least the audience can find a way to follow you; at the same time, this It can also become a platform for you to express your official position, which is very important in the 21st century."
"I know." Lan Li said with a smile. As a rebirth, he certainly knows the powerful influence of social networks, and it will only become more and more important in the future. "Maybe, I will open it soon? It will bring a surprise. ."
Bradley narrowed his eyes slightly, expressing strong suspicion, which made Lan Li chuckle slightly, "I mean it."
However, Bradley refused to believe it. In response, Lan Li responded with a smile and did not continue to argue.
The morning in Manhattan is always special. It’s so busy that it’s so busy that even the time of waiting at the intersection of traffic lights seems to be full of busyness and restlessness, but in the midst of the constant flow of people, bathed in thin and warm sunshine, But there is an illusion that time is still, the illusion that "the world is so vast and you are so small" that people can't help but start to nostalgia.
"'I thought that today's interview is about the work of this time, not about future plans. I'm pretty sure that a public relations assistant or propaganda assistant from the film company is watching from a certain angle, so let's talk about the present. '
When I asked about Lan Li's next work plan, this was his answer. With a faint smile on his face, he was playful and relaxed, revealing a wise, as always humorous.
On the different talk shows, Lan Li's such conversation left a deep impression on people, and both the talker and the listener were like a spring breeze and enjoyed it.
Someone once questioned, is this a PR strategy? Or image engineering? Or is it just a carefully packaged strategy?
But after real face-to-face conversations in real life, you will find that the image on the TV screen is just the tip of the iceberg, not just talking and deportment, the personal charm between gestures is indeed different. Not for the media or talk shows, but for the temperament that comes out naturally. He is always real.
During the interview, someone interrupted our conversation again.
On the busy streets of Manhattan, there are always people who notice the existence of Lan Li, and then stop with surprise and joy, cheering for today's unexpected encounter. Lan Li took the initiative to apologize, and after consulting my permission, he started a friendly conversation with the visitor.
It was a middle-aged man about forty years old, dressed as an elite of Wall Street. I was a little surprised, this does not look like an ordinary movie fan or a fan.
I saw that the middle-aged man was excited and unable to hold Lan Li's right hand with both hands. He said, "Thank you, thank you for remembering every light, even if he is so insignificant. ’
With every light, memory can't help but return to Rockefeller Plaza not long ago. That episode of the "Today Show" that caused a stormy sea, and the song "Another Light" that left countless deep memories. Now, that ray of light falls on every ordinary person~lightnovelpub.net~ to light up their world. "
As a reporter, Bradley thinks this is a very interesting thing. Sometimes as a bystander, sometimes from the perspective of a participant, either outside the incident, or experiencing it in person, quietly blending into Lan Li’s life, uncovering the exquisite and elegant mask little by little, peeking out the most The real face.
When writing this interview proposal, Bradley hoped to create a life-like scene, not a studio or a coffee house, but a snippet of Lan Li’s life to promote the "Edge of Tomorrow" period. One day, like a fragment of a jigsaw, to get a glimpse of Lan Li’s life.
This is undoubtedly bold. With countless focal points, countless topics, and countless hot spots that can’t be discussed, Bradley shuns the most important things and seems to have put the key points completely; but now it seems that this time the gambling interview plan, But it just shows Bradley's understanding and familiarity with Renly, grabbing a part of "Renley-Hall", the most real and simplest part, and presenting it.
Before the 21st century, before the entertainment to death, journalists were a noble and noble profession. The title of "Uncrowned King" was fascinating. However, the Internet age and the rise of fast food culture gradually made journalists lose their way. It also changed the course of the media industry.
To this day, Bradley has once again returned to the retro and traditional interview method, reappearing the style of a reporter. In addition to gossip, in addition to hot spots, in addition to gimmicks, as reporters, they can also see more and more. Different reporters can often dig out different content and derive different meanings from different perspectives.
Conceiving, asking questions, interviewing, and writing articles are also an art.
Watching Lan Li and the strange man quietly, Bradley finally slowly uncovered the mask.