In the 1960s and 1970s, a large number of talents emerged, and a large number of pioneers and innovators emerged, star-studded, and their light has been shining until now, which has deeply influenced the later music. The classic will not fade, it will only increase its bright color with the passage of time. The music after decades is still addicting and moving. And what they left to future generations is not only the classic albums and great innovations in music, but more importantly, a spirit: the pursuit of freedom, the publicity of individuality, and the resistance to government power and traditional moral values.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the storm was surging, accompanied by various social movements: anti-war, black civil rights, sexual liberation... One after another, people's ideological bottom line was constantly impacted. Rock and roll expresses the spiritual aspirations of young people and guides them to rebel against the existing system. Although this kind of life looks very chaotic and degenerate, it is no longer enough to use the word "debauchery" to describe it, and the proliferation of sex and drugs has always been criticized, but it cannot be denied that it is a true and pure youth. This kind of portrayal, restless, eager to break through the restrictions to break the established rules, tear off the pretense to express the most real thoughts. Sex and drugs are a kind of resistance of young people to society. The more taboos they are, the more they want to get closer. youth. The strange clothes and shocking words and deeds are nothing more than wanting to highlight their individuality. Everyone has the right to express freely, rather than suppressing individuality for the so-called social rules. Glam rock blurs gender, and under its gorgeous costumes and music, it is a heart that breaks free from constraints and shows its individuality.
The cast of "Velvet Goldmine" was very successful, Joe and Ivan, an excellent combination.
Brain put on lipstick and rouge, dressed in a long dress, full of charm and charm. The famous brain, the sinking brain, and the lost brain are ever-changing. When they turn around and chuckle, they still subvert all beings. They are truly an undisputed evildoer. I think it's one of Jonathan's best roles, and when watching his other films, I always try to pick out Brain's shadow. Xiao Qiao met such a role at the best age, not too soon or too late, just in time to achieve a classic. Brain is young and energetic, dares to admit that he is bisexual in front of the public, and sings rock while laughing and saying that rock is actually a prostitute. Lost in the admiration of thousands of people, and let people sink with them.
Ivan's shape in it is exactly like Cobain, Kurt, Curt, the difference of one letter, isn't this the director's intention, especially some shots really make people think that this is Cobain. Kurt just came out and was the first time Brain sang when he saw him. We also fell with Brain. It was shocking, radiant, and exuded the most real texture. He does whatever he wants on stage, inspiring the most primitive desires in people's hearts. He well interprets the spirit of rock and roll, is not at the mercy of business, and pursues all the truth in life. Perhaps his brutish and daring first appearance was also doomed to the final outcome and was not accommodated by the mainstream.
I have to sigh with emotion, how young Bell was back then, a foolish young man who just made his debut and knew nothing about it. So one of the benefits of the passage of time is that it can precipitate a unique temperament. It took many years to hone Batman's powerful aura. In fact, he also had such a cute time.
After watching this movie, it will make you feel bad. Below it is exquisite and extravagant, but there is deep helplessness and sadness. I will always remember that after Brain broke up with Kurt, he secretly went to see Kurt's performance. Kurt got rid of the shackles of business and still presented his truest self on stage. He just kept watching him. Although he knew it was impossible, he secretly hoped that at this moment, Brain would rush to the stage, hug Kurt, and then the two would fight against the whole world together, creating a warm spark. However, Brain looked at Kurt and silently turned away. At that moment, the Brain who had the courage to break through all restraints and let the public follow him disappeared, and what remained was just an empty shell, indulging in alcohol and women day and night. It tells us cruelly that they not only failed to change the society, but finally changed themselves to adapt to the society. Wake up from one of the most gorgeous dreams, and then go into the arms of the mainstream. In the end, nothing changed. "Velvet Goldmine" is a rock and roll sad song that feels so heavy in the face of reality.
In the 1960s and 1970s, hope was constantly growing, but it was also accompanied by various kinds of shatters. The theme song of summer of love is all your need is love, they cry out to replace oppression and despotism with love and peace, but the Soviet tanks ruthlessly crush their fantasies, the streets of Prague are full of despotism and violence, and There was an unfinished Vietnam War, and America's butcher knives slashed unarmed Vietnamese civilians. When reality deviates from ideals, those enthusiastic shouts seem to be reduced to useless rhetoric, so, does Woodstock only exist in people's dreams? Perhaps the biggest sadness they feel is that rock and roll is just a spiritual sustenance, it awakens the consciousness of resistance in many people, but it still cannot change this world full of injustice and violence. Is it because of this sense of powerlessness against reality that so many people find comfort in alcohol and drugs? In turbulent times, rock and roll can't carry so many expectations. But we need it so badly, to remind ourselves of our beliefs that are being eroded by reality. It cannot change the world, but it can change individuals. Let us fight with sincere belief to change this not-so-good society.
Many saw David Bowie's music change as a betrayal, and he personally buried a glorious era he created. Brain has been ups and downs in a depraved life for several years, and finally put away all the youthful frivolity and youthful rebellion, and turned into a flattering pop singer. This is Todd's silent indignation at Bowie. Kurt's last sentence: "We wanted to change the world, but the world changed it." Perhaps this sentence is the best explanation. The youth after the ignorant childhood is the starting point of life. It is confused but full of expectations. Life is a long marathon. The passion of youth is not enough to maintain the whole process of long-distance running. The stagnant water on the beach could no longer ripple. In the end, he was helplessly changed by the world and became an ordinary member of the vast crowd.
Bowie, the icon of the seventies rock spirit, but we can't expect him to be Ziggy forever. In fact, if he is forever bound in Ziggy's image, we will also become accustomed to it. We don't need to care what happened to him later, it's enough to remember the gorgeous era he once created, at least we can miss it.
Finally, return to the original sound of this movie, the first classic, love it. Todd worked hard and invited bands such as Placebo and Roxy Music. The most powerful is to form a temporary band, the venus in furs, named after a song by velvet underground, to show deep respect for this far-reaching band. It is said that the sales of velvet underground albums were only a few dozen at that time. Zhang, but the people who bought it all became rock stars. The venus in furs is a temporary band that brings together the members of Radiohead, suede, Placebo, etc. It is a microcosm of England in the 1990s. In front of this string of names of the bands I like, my heart is full of excitement. Such a strong production team, a rare cooperation, I wonder if there is still a chance for them to get together again, it should be impossible.
I don't know if everyone who has liked rock has struggled with the meaning of rock. I once put high expectations on it, but it is really just a form of music, and it cannot bear so many spiritual sustenance from us. There is a proposition called "Can rock and roll change the world?" The answer is of course no. Just like Kurt's words at the end of the film, "We originally wanted to change the world, but in the end we were changed by the world." I loved the music of the 1960s and 1970s. At that time, countless musicians committed suicide, whether it was because they also realized that they could not Make any change, even a heart-piercing performance can only arouse everyone's passion in an instant, and then start to dissipate, wake up one night, the world is still running as usual, and those at the bottom are still trying to survive And struggling, the high-level people are still feasting, so what has it changed? I have always felt that rock and roll is very simple, but the tragedy is that it is in an environment that is not simple, idealization can't stand collisions, and there will be ashes after the electric light and flint.
But rock has no meaning except catharsis, maybe the following speech is the best answer.
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello speaks to the clash frontman Joe Strummer at the 2003 Grammy Awards.
“I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to see the Crash Band in Chicago as a teenager. It was a life-changing experience, I used to buy those heavy metal t-shirts with lots of fancy graphics on them, but this time Crash’s The t-shirts are very different. There are just a few little words on
it that say "The Future Is Unwritten." The show was so passionate, so full of conviction, purpose, and fire. The audience was so tightly packed that it seemed like there was nothing we couldn't do. That night, I was blown away The band is radically changed, politicized, and full of energy. I know the future is not meant to be. The band on stage and us fans will build the future together. The
Clash has no peer. At the center of their storm is the greatest mind and deepest soul of twentieth century music - home Joe Strummer. Joe Strummer passed away on December 22, 2002.
When he played, he made everyone feel that the world could Changed by a three-minute song. He's right, those songs changed the world for many people and I'm definitely one of them. His lyrics are filled with anger and wisdom, and always speak to the underprivileged.
Clashing In the band's national anthem, White Riot, he sings:
Are you taking over or are you taking orders?
Are you going backwards or are you going forwards? Are you taking
the initiative to control the world, or are you going to be controlled by others?
Are you going to keep going forward, or are you going to keep going backwards?
When I first heard this song, I wrote these four lines down, stuck them on my refrigerator, and asked myself these questions every day, and they still do today.
In fact, the Crash Band didn't really leave us. Because whenever a band cares about their fans more than their bank accounts, the spirit of the Clash is there; whenever a band thinks that every life is so valuable, the spirit of the Clash is there; The spirit of the Clash is there when a pop or underground band sincerely sings out their convictions; the spirit of the Clash is there every time people take to the streets to stop an unjust war.
The best way to pay homage to them is to practice the spirit of the Crash Band, which is when you wake up every morning knowing that the future has not been decided, that the future may still belong to human rights, peace and justice, and it all depends on how we practice it.
To me, that's what the Crash Band is all about. They combine revolutionary music with revolutionary ideas. Their music has inspired countless bands and fans, and I can't imagine my world without them. "
The clash is also one of my favorite punk bands in the 1970s. The classic "London Calling" is unquestionable. So it was really a brilliant era of great people. I don't think rock can be used as a powerful change. The weapon of the world, but it still has a profound meaning, and this meaning must be defined by each person. For me, rock and roll is used to ignite the enthusiasm in life, and it is also used in an increasingly realistic and increasingly anxious society. There is still a bit of idealism.
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