453 Chapter 453

River Phoenix, the child star-born singer-actor, began his brief but brilliant time at the age of fifteen, with a "Stay. With. Me" that made him a household name in America ; He and Keanu - Reeves "uninhibited sky (My. Own. Private. Idaho)" has become a classic in the hearts of countless fans, and at the age of 21, he became the best actor in Venice.

Hollywood, Vanity Fair, is so fond of this young man with sad eyes like a girl, but he was overwhelmed and had to choose poison. products to escape reality. Just a few days ago, on Halloween, River was in the bar of his friend Johnny Depp because he was smoking. He died suddenly from an overdose of poison. At the age of twenty-three, he ended his dazzling but short life like a meteor.

River's younger brother, Joaquin. Phoenix, who won three Oscar nominations for acting in the future and also won the best actor in Venice, stayed by his brother's side on the night of October 31, Witnessing the death of his brother, he called the police on September 11, which almost destroyed the life of nineteen-year-old Joaquin.

Albert saw the shadow of River Phoenix on the album "Almost Famous", and couldn't help but sigh. Hearing Albert's sigh, Hugo couldn't help looking at Albert in surprise, and then he sighed, "Maybe God is jealous of him." Heaven is jealous of talents, and Rever's death also affects Hugo. profound impact.

In fact, in the era when Hugo lived, River's influence was running out. The only work he knew of River's work was "The Uninhibited Sky", but in the early 1990s, River's reputation was the most beautiful in Hollywood. a landscape. When I heard that River was sucked. When he died of a drug overdose, Hugo set off an unprecedented wave in his heart, which is why the album title "Almost Famous" popped up in his mind.

River Phoenix, his name literally translates to "River-Phoenix", he is indeed like a river, but he has not been able to Nirvana like a phoenix. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is bright and beautiful, but not everyone can reach the end. Almost famous, it is the story of River Phoenix, the story of Heath. Ledger, the story of Kurt Cobain, and the story of "Hugo Lancaster".

Albert caught clues from Hugo's sighing tone, his left eye couldn't help but light up, and even his right eye, which had lost its luster that day, could vaguely see a hazy light, "I think, I am interested in your album. I have an idea for the cover." Albert's whole body brightened, and he stood there thinking for a moment, "You guys arrived in New York on a road tour?"

After receiving an affirmative reply from Hugo, Albert immediately said excitedly, "Did your car come near the warehouse today?"

"Yes, we drove here." Hugo's answer made Albert start pacing back and forth uncontrollably, "We can take a picture of your band in the car, which is when your band usually tours. There is no need to deliberately arrange the poses or create the scene for the preparation scene on the car, just a little light and an angle. You...you..." Albert looked up at the band members and touched himself chin thought for a moment.

"Change all these clothes back to your usual clothes." Now the band members have changed into black suits, which is completely unnecessary in Albert's eyes. "Also, the hairstyle is... no , don't be so deliberate, just make it simple, don't look so bad, just like you usually take care of it. Otherwise, you can take care of it yourself, and then let the hair stylist rest. It is best to restore your usual street performances That's enough."

Originally, after discussion, the basic style set by the company for the album To Glory to Death is a photo of wearing a suit backstage preparing for a performance, or a picture of standing on the steps and stepping on the stage... This setting is based on " The literal meaning of "Almost Famous" was conceived, and it was also approved by Albert, so today's makeup, clothing and styling are arranged. The black suit is only the basic style, and a few sets of stage costumes are also prepared.

But now in Albert's conception, it's all too deliberate, which completely destroys the characteristics of Glory to the Dead Band itself, the feeling of "walking on the road, singing on the road" is the color of the band , Maybe there is no brilliant lights on the stage, maybe there is no busy and gorgeous backstage preparations, but the moment when you are running on the road, chasing your dreams, step by step toward your dreams, is so simple and so simple, at the same time So true and so fitting.

Since Albert temporarily overturned all the previous ideas, Henry immediately looked at the representative of the record company who came to the scene today. After getting a definite answer, Henry signaled that the band members could go and change their clothes. But in fact, only Hugo and Alfonso were left standing, and the other three got rid of their shackles as soon as they got Albert's letter of approval.

With a master like Albert present, EMI is naturally willing to put the decision in his hands. If Hugo and others brought up this plan, it is estimated that Henry would have to deal with the company, but now it is up to Ai. Albert proposed, the record company did not hesitate at all, just nodded and let go.

After all the band members had changed back into their clothes, Albert took a closer look and nodded with satisfaction. The five young men were simply T-shirts, jeans and a jacket, including Hugo, although completely. Close to life, like the boy next door, but as long as the hair is a little care, the overall shape will come out.

Then Albert led Glory to Death and came outside. Albert looked at the surrounding scenery and expressed his strong dissatisfaction. He simply asked Assistant Ellie and others to load the equipment into the truck, and then followed him. Behind the band's car, they drove out of the warehouse and drove out in the direction of New Jersey. Albert finally chose a deserted roadside, stopped the front and rear three cars, and then began to move the filming equipment.

Looking at the busy staff, Pedro kept jumping in place, trying to relieve his tension in this way, and then looking at Hugo and asked, "So, Hugo, what should we do?"

"You heard what Albert just said!" Hugo said of course, "Just think that we are just preparing for the performance in normal times, don't deliberately worry about the camera, show the most natural state, that's enough."

"Are you serious?" Pedro thought it was too incredible, not only him, but the other three also pricked up their ears and waited for Hugo's next words, "We don't look at the camera, what's that called taking pictures? We don't take pictures when we take pictures. Didn't you communicate with the camera at all?"

"Pepe, if the photographer needs you to look at the camera, he will call you. If you don't, you will deliberately look at the camera, which will only make you look like a fool who is eager to be on the camera." Hugo put his experience directly I just shared it. In fact, taking pictures is not an easy task. Many times, one action, one angle, and one detail will make the photo show different effects. The model's work is not that simple. Luckily for the day, though, Albert didn't want to stick to the usual photoshoot style and wanted to show the band's day-to-day state, which obviously helped the band members get things done quickly.

However, what Hugo said is simple, but it is not so easy for everyone to do.

"Pepe, don't, don't look at my camera anymore, you smile every time I press the shutter, it makes you look out of place, like 'Mona Lisa's smile' has an extra head Cows!" Albert said with a gloomy expression, which made everyone burst into laughter, while Pedro looked tangled, "No, Neil, don't laugh, your performance is also very good. Oops, don't hide from my camera, I let you be natural, not let you hide behind Hugo! Also, Fook Kim, you can laugh, you know, even if everyone is laughing, it's only you A person can't laugh, are you sure your soul is still here? Or you have transformed into a zombie."

The first photoshoot experience of Glory to Death was really terrible. Apart from the experienced Hugo, only Alfonso was the most comfortable. This is the situation where Albert let the band play freely. Shooting in the studio, I am afraid that the situation will turn into a river of blood.

Hugo also laughed a little bit internally at this time. In fact, when he took a photo of a magazine to promote "Smell the fragrance and know a woman", the situation was a bit stiff. After all, this was his own first time taking pictures, but then his body became obsolete. Being able to save him, the feeling of taking pictures seems to be a spontaneous book. Yes, this made Hugo relax a lot and successfully completed the photo shoot. After gaining experience, Hugo knew that the most important thing in taking pictures is self-confidence. As for posture, photographers are always more tolerant towards men.

So, Hugo thought about it, the most important thing is to relax and be confident during the photo shoot. So, what is the most relaxed and confident moment for the band? The answer couldn't be simpler, "Guys, why don't we just play a song?"

Hugo's voice attracted the attention of the band members, but at this time Fokine and Neil were too slow to respond, and Pedro was too excited, only Alfonsomin nodded. Albert, who was standing not far away, heard the proposal, and his eyes lit up. It was indeed a good idea.

Hugo thought for a while, "Fu Jin, give me a drum beat, 'The Middle'." This time Fu Jin finally reacted, and the hands that were holding the drumsticks were still tightly stretched. Instead, he relaxed at this moment and began to beat the drums.

Hear the uplifting lyrics, and the upbeat melodies, "Hey, you know they're all the same, you know you're doing your best, so ignore them and live in the moment! Yes, be yourself! , it doesn't matter at all whether it's enough for others. It just takes some time, buddy, you're on a journey, everything, everything will be fine; everything, everything will be on track."

Things no longer seem to be difficult.