Chapter 1179： warm up band

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Evan Bell was sitting on the floor of the garden stage in Madison Square at this moment. After more than two consecutive weeks of rehearsal, the performance had entered the original rhythm, not to mention, whether it was Evan Bell himself or the extrajudicial madman. The disciples are all very skilled people in live performances, so naturally they are not too unfamiliar with concerts.

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Around Evan Bell, the three members of the Outlaws were also scattered on the ground, while Abner Alfred trotted over from the side stage with an Apple laptop in his hand. , while complaining in his mouth, he sat down beside everyone, "Why is it all me who runs errands?"

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"Because during the rehearsal, you were the only one sitting." Evan Bell's words immediately made Epner Alfred, the drummer, go away. However, he soon became excited, put Evan Bell's words behind him, and pointed to the computer in his hand, "Andre, is the master tape for the audition here?" Andre - Lindbergh put the laptop on his lap, and while searching, he explained, "Philip and the others have been screened and finally selected these two, let's see how."

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Under the stage, Teddy Bell and Claire Dyce were discussing the concert every day, while Evan Bell and others had just finished their rehearsal, which happened to be a break, so they planned to choose a warm-up band.

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"Only two?" Diego Ramos leaned over and saw a whole piece of folders on the screen, all marked with the names of each band, and he blurted out a sigh, "So much!" Ann Chunlie-Lindberg's hands didn't stop, and then explained, "Evan didn't say, as long as indie bands and preferably indie bands that haven't signed a record company, or just released an album. So It just filtered out a lot.”

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Although it is only a warm-up guest of Evan-Bell's tour concert, you must know that if you can become a regular warm-up guest and follow Evan-Bell on tour in various cities, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime for any independent band. good chance. Moreover, Evan-Bell chose the partner media on Facebook and utub this time, not because of cronyism, but because Evan-Bell intends to use online channels to do this concert, Shihiro does not follow the previous publicity route.

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This is also the reason why Teddy Bell did not outsource the show business. The traditional publicity methods of the show business are not suitable for Evan Bell's global tour this time. Therefore, the publicity of the warm-up guests of the concert on the Internet will be unprecedentedly powerful, and it is not difficult to take advantage of this opportunity to become famous overnight.

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For this kind of situation, some people are not used to it, saying that Evan-Bell loves to hype, and uses the name of an independent band to express himself every time; but more people sigh about Evan-Bell's personality. When most singers hold a concert, the warm-up singers are basically arranged by the company. Bringing new people or friends together is simply an exchange of interests. After all, the existence of warm-up singers is quite a bit of a taste.

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But this time, Evan Bell turned the warm-up stage into a stage for independent bands to show themselves. Unlike the usual subway, bar, and small theater performances, they stood on the real concert stage as warm-up guests. They His performances can be disseminated through live audiences, and can also attract the attention of music critics, journalists, and media. He can also show himself to the world through an online publicity platform. Coupled with the name of "Evan Bell", such publicity ability can not be described as such. Not small.

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Then, if there is strength, for those independent singers who just lack attention and lack of stage, this is the best opportunity.

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Therefore, this has led to too many people signing up for warm-up bands within two weeks, and there are even some bands that already have a lot of popularity, such as the rock band Jonas Brothers (th n), for example, the psychedelic pop band mgmt, which has been established for more than three years in Brooklyn, New York, they are already well-known, and even I heard that the blue mood also has this intention - but this is only limited to rumors, Andre - Lindbergh did not receive any e-mails of melancholy mood.

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More than 30 bands signed up before and after. But according to Evan Bell's request, he just hopes that some talented underground independent bands who have never appeared before can have the opportunity to show themselves. At the same time, standing on the same stage with these bands is also a part of music. pursuit and exploration. Therefore, a band without a brokerage company is naturally the best. After the first round of selection, there were only thirteen bands left: after the second round of selection, Philip Lawrence and others finally selected five bands, all of whom felt very good. However, this time in New York as the opening two concerts, Evan Bell only planned to invite one band to warm up, so Philip Lawrence and others chose the last two bands, and the remaining three can be played at the next stop in Philadelphia time to be on the waitlist.

"There are two bands here, one called 'Hands Say Yeah (.un.hands.say.y on ah)' from Brooklyn: one called 'Low Glamour (m on w)' from Maryland."Andre Lindbergh Grid found his target and raised his head to introduce it.

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Callisto Ramos had also leaned over, put his chin on Diego Ramos' shoulder, and looked over his head; Abner Alfred was on the other side, mumbling, "Maryland? Didn't we choose an underground band in New York this time?" Evan Bell was on the opposite side of the four people, and the whole person simply lay on the stage, showing a large font.

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"They're in Baltimore, and it's just a matter of time." Andre Lindbergh explained to Epner-Alfred, "This is the master tape of 'Clap and Say Yes'." The voice just finished, Without waiting any longer, Andre Lindbergh clicked on the audio.

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The music of this band has a refreshing and transparent psychedelic feeling, which is so beautiful and refreshing. The melody is filled with the splendid atmosphere of the long-lost campus art rock of the 1970s. It is reminiscent of David Byrne, the soul of the famous British personality band Voice Head (ng.h on ads). The lead singer's hoarse and slightly neurotic voice is very characteristic, weird but very expressive, crazy on the surface but actually contains a touching temperament.

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After careful reasoning, you can find that this is a very simple band. They honestly perform with musical instruments, without any electronic components, and they are not fancy at all. But the most primitive and simple musical instruments collided together, but it was like a cup of freshly squeezed dark beer, strong and full of stamina, but the entrance was excellent. The word "conformity" is appropriate in the use of their instruments, but in their music it is a thousand miles away. Their music, like the band's name, "Clap Your Hands and Say Yes," is fierce and fearless, as energetic as a tavern chattering poor schoolboy but not as boring as an alcoholic.

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"Wow, amazing." After listening to a song, Evan Bell involuntarily sighed. This kind of music can evoke the memory of indie rock of the last century in people's minds. The melody is beautiful, the singing is loose, and the rhythm is refreshing. Full of personality, but let people put it down, "What's the name of the lead singer?"

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Epner-Alfred just stared at the screen and said, "Alec Gunsworth."

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Callisto Ramos couldn't help but nodded, also with an intoxicated expression, "His voice is that post-punk-like high-pitched and decadent feeling, with a strong sense of powerlessness and powerful neuroticism, which is refreshing."

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"Sure enough, there are talented people in independent bands." Evan Bell has a satisfied smile on his face. Many times, a melody, a bunch of voices, and a feeling can make people deeply appreciate the true charm of music. The musical style of "Clap and Say Yes" could not be produced by Evan Bell, but it did not prevent him from liking the band. Listening to their music, you may feel the shadow of many famous brands, but the fearless innovation in the melody strikes the hearing again. They are not plagiarists, but fearless innovators. Perhaps, this band's songs will never be recognized by the mainstream, but it will not prevent true music lovers from discovering that this kind of thing called "music" still exists around us. "Is no company willing to release an album for them?"

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Andrei Lindbergh pouted, "They made this album independently, but no record company wanted to release it, so they released it independently on their own network It's a completely independent band. ."

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"Then set them up."

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Evan-Bell made a decision very quickly, without any thought or hesitation. But he went on to say, "There is another band, let's listen to it." Evan Bell clearly knew that there are definitely hidden dragons and crouching tigers among indie bands. Comparable bands are not one hundred and eighty. The reason why indie bands didn't make their debut is mainly because big label music companies want to achieve commercial success and are only willing to follow the pace of mainstream music. Music was left out. Therefore, the underground bands have accumulated batch after batch of talented people over the years, making people repeatedly sigh their energy.

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Not to mention Evan Bell, except for Andre Lindberg, who has already listened to the master tape, the other three are also looking forward to it. After all, the driving force that brought them together in the first place is music, and nothing can compare to music. more charming.

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"This band is called Low Charming..." They signed to the independent record label Emerald Moon, and just released their debut album in July, but they don't have any promotional activities so far, and they are on a national tour with other bands. ' Andrei Lindbergh gave a brief introduction, then started playing the melody.

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