title: 2023#40 | Knocking on the Door of Heaven
description: Some people say that rock is already dead, but rock has never been alive, so it will never die.
date: 2023-10-07
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Some people say that rock is already dead, but rock has never been alive, so it will never die.
I was born in a small city, and I didn't discover rock music until later in life. I only started listening to popular music in high school because my desk mate was a trendsetter. It wasn't until yesterday that I realized that Mayday was the first rock band I ever listened to (my desk mate's favorite band).
So this article may have many factual errors, as I don't know much about music.
Cyberpunk 2077#
As we all know, the missions in Cyberpunk 2077 are named after rock songs, and the protagonist, Johnny Silverhand, is the guitarist and singer of a hardcore punk band. When I played Cyberpunk 2077, I didn't understand Silverhand. He seemed like a terrorist to me, and I didn't understand why he became a legend. He couldn't match Adam Smasher in terms of combat power, wasn't as cool as Alt Cunningham, and even Spider Murphy made a name for himself in the hacking community.
But in 2023, it was Silverhand who stood up (you could even say he was the only one) to denounce the corporations, spread rebellious thoughts to the people, and used a nuclear bomb to challenge the authority of the corporations. A martyr, he can indeed be considered legendary. This also aligns with my understanding of the hardcore punk spirit.
I found many descriptions of the rock spirit, and "resistance/rebellion" is an inevitable topic. But as Takemura said in the game, "You only blindly oppose the corporations, their order, and their world, but you can't come up with any valuable alternatives." I always feel that there aren't so many things in this world to rebel against, and the rose government that rebels against the government to establish a utopia didn't last long either.
Music Festival#
Because of the National Day holiday, I stayed at home and didn't go out. Then I saw a music festival taking place in a park 2km away from my home (I could even hear it from my home), but I still bought a ticket and went to see it.
The music festival was poorly organized. There was no alcohol to drink, and the expensive water and food provided at the venue were sold out by 4 o'clock. There were also more than ten minutes of advertisements in between, making the experience extremely unpleasant.
The following is a subjective evaluation of each band.
Bailin Sea#
I could hear their music as soon as I went downstairs after lunch. It felt noisy, but I couldn't judge it properly without being at the scene.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 59.
Kumu Fengchun#
When I arrived, he was the singer I heard. He had a strong folk and pop flavor, and he looked quite delicate. However, I didn't feel much about him. His singing voice was plain, and he gave me a humble feeling. He probably has a good temper.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 1,181,074.
DT Live#
A newcomer band after Kumu Fengchun, DT stands for Dirty Twinz. I was originally sitting far away, but I was attracted by their rap lyrics full of profanity. They are a band from Xi'an. They were very energetic, and I quite liked this band.
What's impressive about this band is that when they first came on stage, they were relatively unknown and not many people were familiar with them. But by the time they finished their performance, the crowd was already hyped up, and everyone was cheering and jumping together.
I have high hopes for this band, but unfortunately, they are unlikely to appear on television because they use too many dirty words.
Not available on NetEase Cloud Music, 577 followers on Weibo. Promising future.
Paradise Band#
They were probably the biggest surprise of this music festival.
This band is truly stunning, and the spirit of rock shines through them. After getting hyped up by DT Live, I wanted to take a break. But then Paradise Band came on stage and performed a song called "Some People Say Rock is Already Dead." Just hearing the title of the song made me excited, even though I'm not a rock fan.
They are a 31-year-old veteran rock band, and they are true rockers. Some people may grow old, but they will always remain young. As someone who doesn't understand music, they immediately won me over. They should be a very strong band.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 29,102. Too few, such a good band shouldn't have so few fans.
I even feel like I've heard this song before when I listen to their music.
Listening to them sing, the words "rock veteran" are the only things in my mind. Maybe they don't have many fans, and they won't become rock stars. Another song, "Happy Flowers," is also great, but I can't share it because the external link on NetEase Cloud Music doesn't work.
Paradise Band is undoubtedly my favorite band of this music festival.
Disturbing Band#
They had a great entrance, with the lead singer coming on stage wearing angel wings.
They are also a band that was recommended to me. They have a bit of an electronic rock feel, and they said their songs were recently covered in the TV show "Brothers Who Brave the Thorns."
They are a "spicy, explosive, and romantic" band, but the lead singer's way of speaking is a bit awkward, which adds some contrast.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 176,280.
Yu Band#
Death metal, it's cool, but too noisy for me to get into. But those who understand death metal wear sunglasses, and those who understand it understand. If you don't understand, even if I explain it to you, you won't understand.
Although I can't get into it because it's too noisy, they are cool. Death metal is cool.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 52,638. It's an art that I don't understand, but I respect it because it's really cool.
Yao Band#
After being bombarded by Yu Band and running around, I lay on the grass to rest, and it was this band's turn.
They seem like a fun band, very young and energetic. Although they are more inclined towards pop electronic music, I don't really like listening to electronic music. Maybe I've heard some electronic music while playing CS before, but I just can't get into it.
But this band feels quite energetic and has a unique flavor. They are definitely worth recommending.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 23,309. Promising future.
Ma Yuan Poet#
Originally, it was Xie Tianxiao, but due to a stage accident, he couldn't attend, so Ma Yuan Poet replaced him at the last minute.
I don't know if it's just my perception, but I feel like Ma Yuan Poet has a mental illness. The CG behind the stage, I tried very hard to understand it, and I always feel that he has a sense of sadness, a desire to be understood, but a despair of not being understood. I personally feel that the songs he chose are progressive, starting with being misunderstood and ending with liberation. It's a very thoughtful arrangement.
Although I can't judge whether his songs are good or not, I can't tell, but the lead singer's voice is very unique, and it conveys a sense of sadness and helplessness to me.
Actually, if the music festival ended here, it would have been quite good. However, the audience was all waiting for the finale, Xu Wei. They couldn't wait for him to finish, which showcased their precious rock spirit. Ma Yuan Poet's first music festival ended without taking a photo with the audience (every band took a photo), indicating that he was not happy.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 374,007.
Xu Wei#
It was only when I was waiting for him that I found out that he is the "Resignation Association President" and is known for resigning as soon as the prelude starts. There were fans waving flags with the lyrics "A Blue Lotus Flower, Never Returned Home" but they were scolded by other fans behind them and had to put them away. The rock spirit still shines through.
The first time I heard Xu Wei was in college when I went to KTV with my classmates. There was a male classmate who always sang "Blue Lotus Flower," and they loved singing that song. After going there a few times, I became familiar with it.
But when I was writing this article, I realized that I had heard his songs much earlier than I thought. The classic song "Blue Bird" from Naruto was inspired by Xu Wei's song of the same name.
It was my first time listening to Xu Wei live, and it was worth it. But I feel like his songs have a cassette tape feel, a sense of an era, suitable for slowly listening to in a slow era, not really suitable for a music festival like this.
Number of fans on NetEase Cloud Music: 1.85 million.
After listening to Xu Wei, I feel like I've resigned, but the holiday is over.
Aftermath#
It was very late when the festival ended, and there were a lot of people, and I was very thirsty.
The presence of security guards was meaningless, as they didn't serve any purpose other than blocking the people who came to play.
I bought a bottle of "Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon," which was very delicious and refreshing. It doesn't have much alcohol content or taste, so I highly recommend it to friends who don't drink much.
Shot on iPhone 5s#
Feeling bored, I dug out my old phone and took some photos. The photos have a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of CCD.
