King of Stage

This summer seems to be particularly long.

Already in April, I could feel the footsteps of the billowing heat wave slowly approaching, and in a blink of an eye, August had already slipped to the end and was about to embrace September, but the scorching sun showed no signs of convergence, unscrupulously blooming with unbridled light, and the heat was unbearable. The sultry heat is still in full swing.

It is already 6 o'clock in the evening, and the sun hanging above the blue sea horizon is still bright and bright, and the orange-red sunset in the sky will be reflected in the face of pedestrians as a red apple, with slightly crimson cheeks and dripping sweat. People can't wait to jump directly into that Wang Weilan.

Buzzing.

Buzzing.

The surging heat waves are mixed with the roar of the busy engines and the bustling crowds. Every pore can deeply feel the wanton and publicity of summer. A small number of people want to stay indoors and enjoy the cool and comfortable air-conditioning, but more Many people can't wait to go out the door, embrace the sun, embrace the ocean, embrace the summer, enjoy carnival and wanton parties, and bloom their lives on the heat wave.

Until the end of the world.

This is the case with the Staples Center.

Even though it is the rest period of the NBA regular season, the summer league can still ignite the focus of attention every week. More importantly, the performances and competitions on stage are open throughout the year. Every weekend, you can find the bustling crowds and feel the population. The positive impact of density.

Today is no exception.

Everyone, everybody.

Dense crowds gathered in layers, from five hundred to one thousand, from five thousand to ten thousand, from twenty thousand to fifty thousand... The numbers have long lost their meaning, and the corners and corners of the entire Staples Center are all It's a dense crowd, as if half of Los Angeles has already popped out.

Even when the Los Angeles Lakers played in the Finals, they weren't so lively.

Because as a basketball stadium, the Staples Center has a maximum capacity of 20,000 people. This also means that even if the crowd is turbulent, there is an upper limit; but now we can see that more than twice as many people in basketball games are continuing to be crowded. , There is only one possibility for the vast grandeur of intensive phobia patients to faint on the spot—

Concert.

As a concert venue, the Staples Center can be adjusted to a venue between 30,000 and 50,000 according to the different arrangements and adjustments of seats.

Last year, when Bruno Mars boarded the Staples Center, there were 30,000 spectators. Also last year, Miss Gaga called for 50,000 spectators at the Staples Center, which is also one of the top in North America. The top performance venues in China and Madison Square Garden in New York are the two jewels in the crown.

However, in today's general downturn in the global music market, even the 20,000-strong Staples Center cannot be challenged by any singer.

It is precisely because of this that Staples Center and Madison Square Garden are known as the "land of dreams", which is equivalent to the status of Lincoln Center for classical music. Countless singers dream of standing in this place one day in the future. Performed on stage. Among them, the Staples Center has been used as the venue for the Grammy awards ceremonies many times, and it adds a touch of aura.

But I don't know who is going to be on the stage of Staples Center tonight. Judging from the turbulent crowd at the scene, I am afraid it is not a small background.

Looking around, the red cheeks are filled with excitement and excitement. You can feel the rush of emotions in the bright eyes without words.

"Jenny, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

A young girl seemed to have met an acquaintance and cheered, but her brain was blank and she couldn't speak any words, she just screamed forgettingly.

Her friend did the same, screaming in response.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

The two girls clasped their hands together, stood face to face, and continued to jump in place, like a rabbit, except that the feverish screams looked like groundhogs, and the joy and happiness exuding all over their bodies were also infected. Other people around, even if the sound is a bit harsh, but the projected sight brings you what I know.

Sophie Vielar also looked at it, and naturally, the smile on the corner of her mouth rose, and the glowing light flickered with joy.

At this moment—

"Sophie! Here and here! Here! Sophie!"

There was a call from the crowd, like thunder on the ground, Sophie looked over reflexively, and then no longer saw the reserved and restrained appearance, her smile bloomed at the corners of her mouth, and she involuntarily jumped high, although she didn't make a sound. However, he expresses his joy with the movements of his whole body.

"Sophie! Aha! I found you!"

"Sophie Sophie, long time no see."

"Haha, we are here, we are here!"

"Ahhhh, so excited."

"Aha, the last time I met should have been in the Indio Desert, right? It's been a year in a blink of an eye, and it's too soon."

"Kane, hurry up, what are you still rubbing with?"

Amidst the twittering greetings, Kane Williams moved a little bit shyly and stood in front of Sophie, but at a loss, not knowing what to say, so he scratched his head foolishly and laughed happily.

The cautious appearance made everyone else next to him roll their eyes, hating iron for not making steel.

Sophie greeted her generously, "Hey, Kane, you guys are really here! I thought you would choose to watch it in Washington."

"How can it work, the Los Angeles field is special, this is where everything starts, and it's Ollie's dream, how can we miss it?" When he mentioned a familiar topic, Kane became more comfortable immediately, and then turned his head to look. Looking around, my heart is surging, "Even if I arrived at the scene, I can't believe it, there are so many people here."

Sophie leaned forward slightly and blinked playfully, "Because we are all knights, no one wants to be absent."

Josh Harms is here, Danny Woodson is here, Mark Ritchie is here, Melissa Johansson is here too, they all come without fail, and a group of old friends are here again. No one wants to miss it. To be precise, everyone hopes to be able to embark on this journey again.

Kane nodded heavily and smiled, "Yes, we are all knights."

"knight!"

"knight!"

"knight!"

Josh was the first to booze, and then everyone cheered together. Kane and Sophie exchanged glances, smiles bloomed, and they jumped together, shouting loudly, the pure joy and happiness, the language is fundamental Indescribable.

Knight, is back.

One day the king, came back—

To be precise, Ronan Cooper is back.

Exactly eight weeks ago, Atlantic Records dropped a blockbuster in the North American market: Ronan Cooper's first solo tour "One Day King" officially launched!

In an instant, the situation changes!

In the first half of this year, King One Day was ill-fated. First, Ollie died young and became a member of the "Twenty-Seven Club"; then Ronan lost his hearing and suffered a severe blow to his music career at the peak of his music career; It was Cliff and Maxim who announced the solo formation of a new band.

At this point, the smashing king has existed in name only.

In less than three years, one day king is like a comet across the universe, born out of the sky, bursting with incredible light, whether it is the Grammy trophy or the results of two albums, all in one night The time reached an incredible height, amazing.

But it was fleeting, the fireworks dissipated and disintegrated, the ashes came out so suddenly and so quickly, and even before it had time to recover, it was already over, but it left a bit of astonishment and regret. The ceremonies to cherish the memory of Ollie were a little bit in the North American continent. It is in full bloom, but it is not over yet, and the ceremonies of remembering the king for a day have already followed one after another.

For the knights, this was a period of time when faith collapsed and all thoughts were lost. Even if it was only three short months before and after, they were still distraught.

But neither sadness nor anger can save Cliff and Maxim's mind. Coupled with Ronan, who completely disappeared from his sight due to his deafness, the king seems to have become history in one day, but he flourished for a while. Passing away, this has become another legend in the entertainment industry.

It was a period of darkness, chaos and disorder, no hope and no light. Perhaps, one day the king's music is the only comfort.

Then everything changed—

Ronan, it's back, the man is back!

Ronan, who suffered continuous blows, still did not surrender.

Originally, people still reserved doubts. One Day King is One Day King, Ronan is Ronan, no matter how strong Ronan’s momentum is, it is not the whole band after all. After leaving One Day King, how many knights can Ronan call for support? This requires a big deal. Question mark.

Just like Cliff and Maxim.

Although with the aura of King One Day, they are no longer unknowns and do not need to worry about the embarrassment that no one cares about, but after leaving King One Day, they start from scratch. Everything is new and everything is strange. People are willing to do so. The king pays for one day but he is not necessarily willing to pay for Cliff/Maxim.

Over the past period of time, Cliff and Maxim have had a lot of movement, but after all, it was thunder and rain, and there is still nothing famous.

So, what about Ronan?

Ronan, as the lead singer, would be different?

Facts have proved that it is indeed different.

Atlantic Records officially announced that Ronan will no longer form a band, but will return as a solo singer. A new start also means a new departure. The first tour is named "One Day King", to commemorate Ollie and to pay tribute. Knight

"Life has never been a smooth road. Life is composed of one accident after another. Many times we are often unable to change the status quo, but it does not mean that we have to compromise or give up. We still have the right to choose and become our own king. , Even if it's just one day.

Knights, never be knocked down by life, because the end will never be the end. "

This passage is written by Ronan himself, and it is also the reason for the tour's name—because the copyright of the band's name is in the hands of Atlantic Records, Cliff and Maxim can't raise objections.

The reporters with a keen sense of smell could already detect the breath of the rain and the wind. Sure enough, there is no need to wait for the reporters to take the initiative to question, and the news will be announced afterwards.

Atlantic Records officially announced that the company has completed a signing ceremony with Ronan Cooper. This is a $60 million contract for three albums, surpassing Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and Miss Gaga Wait for popular superstars and write new records—

The average contract for each album is as high as 20 million U.S. dollars, which also created the highest record after Mariah Carey's 1999 contract with Viking Records.

That year, Mariah Carey’s contract caused Viking Records to lose blood. Three years later, Viking Records paid US$28 million in liquidated damages to terminate the contract. This also made all record companies be cautious in their subsequent signing contracts; So what happened to Atlantic Records this time?

At least, judging from the first wave of reactions on social networks, Atlantic Records' gamble has paid off.

Full-blown!

The mighty cheers filled the entire network, and the endless turbulent heat wave even erupted into fanaticism even stronger than in midsummer.

For the knights, they all know that Ronan is the core of King One Day's creation. Even without a band, the soul of music continues.

Of course, there are still some differences and controversies among the enthusiasts. There are still a small number of knights who want to see the band intact, but this kind of opinion is still a minority after all. Fans who like the band often follow the music soul, just like the Beatles. John Lennon is the same as Paul McCartney.

As a result, the desperate knights found their enthusiasm again and burst out with incredible energy.

For the people who eat melons, they have only heard of the band One Day King, but I don’t know who the band members are and how many people are. In their impression, "One Day King is equal to Ronan- "Cooper", such a formula has long been deeply imprinted in my mind.

It is precisely because of this that it is not controversial to learn that Ronan flew solo. On the contrary, it is a matter of course, "Didn’t Ronan fly solo since last year?" In addition to the music of King One Day, "classic" The performance of the cooperation, "Saturday Night Live" performance, and talk show were all impressive.

Boom boom boom!

Boom boom boom!

Applause and cheers filled the sky, and the "King One Day" who had been silent for several months seemed to have found a way to continue his vitality in Ronan again.

If only this is the case, the media will not go mad. After all, the popularity of social networks is very clear to reporters. The shouting is just shouting. The real situation still needs to look at the tour box office. Is it another time? "Thunder is heavy and rain is little".

Then, the "One Day King" tour officially opened ticket sales.

The confidence and ambition of Atlantic Records can be seen from the arrangement of the tour city and venue—

Los Angeles and New York are both on the list, and the venues have chosen Staples Center and Madison Square Garden respectively. This one move alone can explain too many problems, but it is not all.

London, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo, Magic City, etc., have arranged a total of 13 international metropolises. The tour will also leave the North American continent to travel around the world for the first time, which is even more shocking.

At the beginning, the king could not reach the height that the king could reach. Now Ronan has climbed the peak with all his might. Although he was flying solo, he actually moved forward along the ascending steps of the king. With such courage and boldness, There was an uproar among the big news media.

Ambition is ambition, so how does the market respond?

All, sold out!

In North America, tickets were sold out in just 37 minutes.

Among them, 30,000 tickets for the Staples Center were sold out in less than eight minutes, and then the sound of the extra show was eager to emerge. Atlantic Records responded immediately, and the Staples Center released it again. Twenty thousand tickets, which also means that the utilization rate of the venue will reach the highest, which should be the rock area of ​​the whole venue, but the second batch of tickets was sold out again in less than fourteen minutes.

Shocked!

"The greatest charm of a one-day King's performance lies in Ronan's live control and emotional expression. No one should miss Ronan's live performance."

The evaluation from the Cavaliers serves as a footnote to the enthusiasm for ticket sales.

In overseas regions, the same was done in less than forty-nine minutes.

Tickets for the three games in London were the fastest to sell. It only took seven minutes before and after. People deeply feel how powerful the King's overseas influence is. I am afraid that the overseas knights have also waited and waited. Originally, King King was on August 1st this year. His tour was finally about to set foot overseas, but he didn't expect to go round and round to the end. One day the king still came, but this time only Ronan was alone.

But it's the same.

Sensation!

From ticketing to sold out, Ronan’s "One Day King Global Tour" caused too many topics, which also convinced the news media and truly witnessed Ronan’s sturdy popularity. At this time, they sighed:

Not the same, after all, it's still different.

But I don't know what Cliff and Maxim are like, or whether there is a trace of regret in their hearts?

But these are not important anymore. All the knights around the world have called on them, eagerly looking forward to the start of the tour.

For the Cavaliers, this tour is also special and unique, and they even burst out with enthusiasm and craziness more than "Departure" likes.

As Kane and the others said, they hope to come to Los Angeles not only to commemorate Ollie, but also to enjoy the performance at the Staples Center, but also to follow Ronan's footsteps and set sail again and embark on a new journey.

Therefore, they gave up the Washington field and arrived in Los Angeles to join Ronan's footsteps.

And they are not the only knights with such thoughts in their arms.

In the crowd, Duncan Turner heard the passionate shout, "Knight! Knight! Knight!" One after another, the heat rushed toward his face.

Duncan was a little strange and cautious, but a little excited and agitated, and then he raised his right hand high:

Three finger ceremony.

Calling on the knights to gather again, guarding the spirit of the king for a day, guarding Ollie's dream, and... guarding Ronan on the journey.

Jessica Ryder, the neighbor next door, saw Duncan's movements and chuckled. Although she was a little shy, she also raised her right hand, also raised three fingers, and shouted.

Now that they have left New Orleans bravely, embarked on the journey to Los Angeles, and followed Ronan forward, it is better to let go of the burden, get rid of the shackles, and enjoy the happiness at this moment.

"knight!"

Looking at it, Jessica's smile fully bloomed, the kind of pure happiness, so simple and so beautiful.

Lucy Elder cheered, Ella Freeman cheered, and exchanged glances, she couldn't help laughing happily, and then turned her head to see Emily Stan and Phoebe Fisher The two middle-aged women who have been working in society for many years are more relaxed and more comfortable, cheering while jumping, and even using their eyes to signal them to join the ranks together.

Even the strangers who had just met, Lucy and Ella could feel the kindness from the heart, so they jumped up.

Lewis Rudd looked at Ruth Hollid, who was jumping and laughing wanton. The brilliant smile bloomed in the gorgeous sunset, as if he could feel the burning energy of the soul, which made Lewis laugh with him.

Maybe they will never go back and cannot be a couple again, but the memories that belong to them will never disappear. They are firmly bound together through music, and this friendship is treasured in memory and becomes the most important existence in each other’s lives. , This seems to be even better than love.

Then Lewis shouted to Ruth, "Knight!"

Ruth also responded loudly to Lewis, "Knight!"

The shouts resounded through the sky, blooming wantonly under the blazing sunset, as if the whole world was shaking with it, until night fell, until the end of time.

Huhu.

Huhu.

The air also boiled along with it.

"Ronan, are you ready?"

Johnny's voice was heard in the heat wave, Ronan showed a smile and nodded gently, "Of course, this is my world."

The strong self-confidence can be felt in the understatement, which made Johnny a smile in his eyes, and then followed Ronan all the way, stopping on the side of the stage to make the final confirmation before going on stage.

Gurgling.

Gurgling.

The turbulent air waves surging around the stage, it is clearly a boundless darkness, and you can still feel the bright and splendid enthusiasm. It blows on your face, and every pore on the skin surface can feel this energy. The beating of the heart could not help speeding up.

He is ready.

Stepping up the steps, preparing to take the stage, but a shout came from behind, "Ronan..."

Turning his head abruptly, Ronan saw Ollie.

Ollie, whose smile is still bright and brilliant, is happily waving at Ronan, placing his hands on his mouth, and shouting at Ronan.

"Don't kneel down, enjoy the carnival! Ronan, keep running, keep singing, I'm right by your side, always there."

In an instant, his mood surged, and his vision became slightly blurred.

"When the nightmare comes, gently wake you up. Although I close my eyes and I will bear the weight, I can't speak. I will restrain myself from turning into a melody, just becoming a melody (Be-The-Song).

When the inner fear surfaced in my eyes, the darkness blurred the sense of direction, I couldn't speak, I would restrain myself from turning into a melody, just becoming a melody.

Flowing along the mountains, love gathers in the valley.

Flowing along the mountains, love gathers in the valley. Note 1)

Ollie, dear Ollie, I know that you have been there all the time, wrapped around my fingertips like a melody, follow me on the journey, continue to run, continue to chase my dreams.

I know. I always knew.

Believe me, I will carry on with your dreams until the end of time.

Thoughts, as if returning to that night again, he appeared ignorantly in New Orleans, time and space were all chaotic, opened his eyes and saw Ollie in front of him, the enlarged face was full of worry, but After the turmoil, I believed him unconditionally and went on stage together.

Together they performed "Don't Give Up Belief".

Since then, the melody has connected their lives together, becoming each other's best partners, fighting side by side and walking side by side, and they have been here.

"I've always been here, you know?"

"Well, I always knew."

He remembered that at the Hilton Hotel that day, the last conversation between him and Ollie, in the chaotic memory, the conversation that he thought would have disappeared forever, he finally remembered it again, and he could even see Ollie's face clearly. The blooming smile is so clean and simple, like a child.

In the dim vision, Ollie seemed to be shouting to Ronan, "Ronan, I've been there all the time, you know?"

Tears surged up, but Ronan seemed to be able to see a brilliant smile blooming on Ollie’s face, jumping on the spot and waving his hands vigorously. The corners of his mouth also rose with Ollie, revealing a lightness. Arc, and then happiness blooms deep in the eyes.

Ronan nodded slightly and replied whispered, "Well, I always knew it."

With his fingertips, lightly swiping across the side of the guitar with the name "Oli Love" engraved on it. He felt the lines of the text with his fingertips, as if he could feel the heavy weight on his shoulders. On the next road, he is not walking alone, he will never be alone again.

"Ronan! Ready to take the stage!"

Johnny’s voice came again, UU reading www.uukanshu.com awakened Ronan, retracted his sight, turned around, stood still and took a deep breath, his shoulders straightened quietly, opened his chest, straightened his waist, and his eyes. Shining with a touch of firmness, step by step up the stairs.

In front of him, there was a faint light from the endless darkness, quietly, getting brighter and brighter, like the morning sun, tearing through the night and spilling the sun, so his steps resolutely moved towards that beam of light. Moving forward, the tall and straight figure blended into it like this.

There was a roar in my ears, and the roaring roar lingered for a long time.

"Ronan!"

"Ronan!"

"Ronan!"

The earth-shaking sound and waves filled the entire Staples Center, as if the whole world was shaking with it.

End of the book.

Note 1: Be-The-Song—Foy-Vance