Chapter 1227 A Little Surprise
The Staples Center is in full swing, like an active volcano that continues to erupt. One wonderful performance after another, there is no breathing room.
However, in the practice room at the corner of the stadium, it was a different scene.
Focused, devoted, and immersed, as if in a parallel space, the band's rehearsal practice on August 31st is in full swing.
Not only Anson, but Miles, Connor, and Lily were also particularly excited.
There was no time to be nervous at this time, and I even temporarily forgot that this was the Grammy Awards ceremony, and focused on the practice and cooperation in front of me.
Bang!
With a sudden movement, Dan Higgins pushed open the practice room door. At this time, he could no longer care about so much. He looked at Anson with anxiety and shouted.
"Emergency, guys!"
played, paused, and stared at Higgins in amazement and shock.
Higgins didn't have time to explain, so he grabbed the remote control and turned on the TV -
The CBS live signal had switched to the live large-screen image, and the nominees for an award were being played.
Best Alternative Album!
Ah, that’s it.
No need for further explanation, it suddenly dawned on me that this was one of the awards that the band was shortlisted for on August 31st. According to normal practice, the live broadcast camera should be focused on the candidates at this time, and then immediately Capture the expressions of winners and losers the moment the awards are announced.
At this time, there is no live camera in the practice room, and the on-site director cannot pay attention to the expressions of the band on August 31; but they still need to be prepared.
What if the band wins the award on August 31st?
Higgins' heart was beating wildly, but he had no time to be nervous or panic. He stared at the TV screen attentively and briefly froze.
On the screen, a short video of the last candidate appeared.
August 31st Band!
In the practice room, Anson and the others high-fived each other, and at this moment they finally had a real feeling -
Nominated for Best Alternative Album, The-White-Stripes, Radiohead, Yeah-Yeah-Yeahs, Sigur-Ros, August Thirty-One.
Other, really different.
It can be seen from the nomination list that they are all bands that inject different styles and elements on the basis of rock to present different musical charms. Each nominee has a unique color.
In some ways, the competition for Best Alternative Album is more intense than in the rock department.
Therefore, in Anson's view, nomination is victory.
They try to integrate classical instruments into pop music, and they are also known as a deviant rock type. They authentically show the unique style of resonance and harmony between instruments. I have never thought that this type of music can also be used. To be seen and heard, and even earn a Grammy nomination.
This journey has been long and arduous, and finally we arrived at the Grammys.
At this moment, a voice came from the TV.
"...the winner is - 'Summer Midnight', August 31st Band."
Oh yeah, congratulations!
Very good, now that I have finished paying attention to the awards, I will continue to return to practice.
The drums sounded again.
Higgins:? ? ?
Is something wrong?
"Hey! We, it's us!"
Higgins' eyes widened and he almost choked on his saliva, but he didn't care so much.
“Let’s go, let’s go!”
While shouting, he waved repeatedly.
Ansen and others were also in a fog, not keeping up with the rhythm of the scene at all, but at this time they could no longer care about so much and just swarmed out reflexively.
Wait, who? Who just said won the award?
Is it the August 31 band? Did they win a Grammy?
My mind was filled with a bunch of cotton in a mess, and I didn’t even have time to think about it. I just ran all the way, running around in a hurry.
Higgins followed at the end, shouting loudly, and that voice led the way ahead.
“Let’s go, let’s go!” Even though he was panicked, even though he was nervous, even though the unexpected situation completely disrupted the plan tonight, at the critical moment, Higgins still used his professionalism and managed to survive the chaos. Firmly grasp the center of gravity and control the situation.
The energy sinks in the Dantian, and the loud voice opens the way.
Crash, the figures who were busy backstage all spontaneously moved out of the way, like the Red Sea clearing the way to welcome Moses.
There was a rush and a mighty roar, and the background was in chaos.
However, in front of the stage, the scene was completely different.
Everything was quiet and silent.
Under the spotlight, the award presenters - John-Mayer and Matthew Perry - were slightly flustered, looking around -
But there was still no August The band Thirty One.
What to do?
The people at the Staples Center looked at each other and were exchanging glances wildly.
According to common sense, if the winner is absent, the organizer will definitely prepare a second plan and let someone else receive the award on his behalf, so that the situation will never be embarrassing.
However, when the band won the award on August 31, this scene did not happen.
This also confirms the speculation. There is 100% problem with the band on August 31, and they may even leave the Staples Center and create an emergency, so that CBS TV station did not have time to come up with a countermeasure.
Now that the live broadcast accident happened, Grammy will probably become a laughing stock.
In panic, Matthew Perry showed his talent as a comedian.
He repeated the call in a deliberately protracted and slightly flustered and embarrassed tone in the tone of Chandler Bing from "Friends."
"August...30th...1st..."
At the same time, his hands secretly stirred up the crowd, beckoning the audience to applaud.
With an expression pleading for help, he entered the world of "Friends" in one second. The audience burst into laughter and applause once again lived up to expectations.
Anyway, everyone is ready to watch the show.
It's not just them. There are a large number of spectators gathered in the square at the entrance of Staples Center. Even if they can't enter the venue, they still stick to their spots, hoping to watch the entire awards ceremony from the front line. The giant screen on the outer wall of the Staples Center is simultaneously broadcasting the grand event inside.
Gloria and Archie were among them.
Archie couldn't control his worries. He was worried about something going on with Anson and the band. He convinced himself not to think wildly, but he couldn't control himself.
The heartbeat has long since lost its rhythm.
Then, at this moment——
flutter.
A figure broke through the restraints from the side stage and broke into the stage, everyone on the scene was shocked.
One, two, three, and four filed out.
Matthew turned around to look, raised his voice, and smiled broadly, "August 31st!"
Crash, crash.
The entire audience at the Staples Center looked at the August 31 band with astonishment and disbelief. It was like a magician transforming a living person——
Anson, there is no leave?
What's going on?
So, what happened tonight?
Archie suddenly stood up, waved his fist, and cheered silently.
Anson, that's Anson!
Gloria also raised her arms high, looked at Archie with surprise on her face, and shouted silently, and the whole square instantly burst into cheers.
On the stage, under the spotlight, the sweat on Anson's forehead was shining, and his bright smile instantly ignited the entire Staples Center into a frenzy.
An indescribable joy and excitement burst out after a long period of depression, suspicion, complaints, and denials, bursting out with astonishing energy and sweeping across the entire venue.
(End of this chapter)