Rock, as a type of music that can only be understood and unspeakable, has always demonstrated vigorous vitality, and the reason is that it is actually the sum of many musical styles, encouraging experimentation and innovation, so it is extremely vital. At the same time, every year, there will be people sighing that today's rock and roll is no longer good, and the music is modeled. What kind of music are these kids listening to, I think back then. . .
As an open person to all kinds of music styles, I always find these people who put up music to be very funny. On the one hand, they enthusiastically praise the freedom, rebellion, tolerance and eclecticism of rock and roll, and on the other hand, they say that rock should be like this and music should be like that. A self-righteous and refined look is really ridiculous. However, I do sigh that the most influential and inspiring era of rock and roll was the 60s and 80s of the last century. In a restless era, a group of restless people made music, and there were many different kinds of heroes, and the Queen was undoubtedly the most. One of the dazzling creators.
In 2018, the biographical film "Bohemian Rhapsody", which focused on Queen lead singer Freddy, was born, recreating the magnificent life of this talented rock master and the Queen, and also let the starring star Rami Marek win Oscar's best actor.
On the big screen, there are many rock movies, but they can be classified into two categories. One is a biographical theme, which cuts into the experiences of rock historical figures from a certain angle, and evokes the resonance of audiences who were once intoxicated by their music. The success of this kind of film usually avoids the panoramic description of life like a running account, and it must be cut from a special angle of the life of the master to move people's hearts. Another category is to explore the rock dreams of ordinary people, promote the spirit of rock fire in everyone's heart, and ignite the fire in the hearts of audiences with passionate stories, such as "Pirate Radio" and "Rock Campus".
Obviously, "Bohemian Rhapsody" belongs to the former, so the question is, Freddy's music career was so successful, and his life experience was a bit controversial at the time. Where should I start? In fact, the title of the movie already reflects this. "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Bohemian Rhapsody) is a representative work of the Queen, but it often sounds with more popular sports themes, and the tune style also sounds more emotional. Compared with "We Are the Champions", "We Will Rock You" has a slightly weaker global popularity. However, using the title of the song as the title of the song reflects the director’s perspective, that is, music is still the main line of the film, and the spirit of openness and tolerance has become the emotional clue that touches the heart of the film. As for Freddy’s The director does not shy away from personal emotional life and its controversy, but it is only interspersed between the main lines.
The song "Bohemian Rhapsody" actually embodies the Queen’s open musical attitude. Anyone who has listened to this song knows that this song is difficult to describe, because this song is only nearly six. Minutes, but it makes you feel that the actual time is longer. This song incorporates a variety of music styles at the same time, forming several levels of style switching. When switching, it makes you feel sudden at first, but at the end it feels very natural. This is not a song, it is more like a song. A six-minute opera, the genius of the Queen is fully reflected in this song.
And Freddie and Queen, just like this "Bohemian Rhapsody", have always been adhering to a kind of openness and exploration in their music, they are willing to try new things, and they are willing to show them all over the world. The music even passed by Chinese audiences in the 1980s. The film also fully embodies the Queen’s exploration in this area. Although the protagonist of the film is Freddie, it does not give him a myth. What is common in the film is the entire band’s exploration of various styles and forms. In fact, the Queens Band itself is a very high-quality band. Not only does it mean their academic qualifications, but almost everyone has the ability to be on their own.
For example, it is revealed in the film that the birth of "We Will Rock You" originated from the band members trying to find a more convenient way for the audience to interact and release more. So with the classic rhythm of clapping applause, the audience was able to relive this amazing song. The golden song that subconsciously raised his hand and nodded.
The constant reproduction of the classic moments on the Queen’s stage is a highlight of the film, which requires the director to understand the theme of the entire film and control the rhythm properly. After all, what the audience is watching is a movie, not a concert, but as a rock movie, it is not justified to not have some music that makes the audience intoxicated. The mode of "Bohemian Rhapsody" is to explain the antecedents and reproduce the results, just like the birth of "We Will Rock You", such as the arrangement process of "Bohemian Rhapsody", you will always feel that music is the protagonist in the whole movie. Freddie's love, same-sex life, and terminal illness are all naturally accompanied by it, but he is not "grabbing". You can feel Freddy’s anxiety, loss, and confusion, but the interpersonal conflicts in the whole film are not fierce. They often fade away in the light of a great moment in Queen’s music when they are about to break out, and in the tolerance of music. The differences and contradictions between people seem to be less important.
Finally came the end of the film, the most classic tribute to the classics, 20 minutes of the film, one of the most classic moments in the history of rock and roll, Freddy left eternity on the scene of that Live Aid. For the Queen’s diehards, perhaps they are still wondering whether the reproduction of the classic moments is in place, or they may feel that Freddy, who Marek played at the time, was still a little thin. However, for more audiences, this movie has fully demonstrated the spirit of rock and roll in these 20 minutes. Freddy has already known that he is terminally ill, but he is still engaged and intoxicated, and still emits the most powerful singing voice. Raising his arms brought out the most shocking shout of the audience.
The so-called rock spirit is not deliberately rebellious or deliberately independent. In fact, great rock bands have always entered the world. They come from the masses of the people, go to the masses, always absorb the nourishment of the earth of life, and then love who and whom Attitude composes it as a movement that belongs first to oneself and then to fans who like this style. They never refuse applause and money, but they never deliberately cater to secular standards, because once they put down their body, it means losing themselves, meaning a decline in style, and truly great bands will not cater to popular trends. They create Popularity. Like Freddie and the Queen, they were lost, confused, and contradictory, but their greatness lies in their ability to always return to the spirit of rock and roll, because they are Queen, the great Queen!
The beauty of "Bosnian Rhapsody" is that it is always permeated with the spirit of music. It does not deliberately praise anything, nor deliberately seek out novelty to cater to it. The touch from the music and the free soul will always flow in the film. I really like the end of the film. It did not run through to the end of Freddy’s life, but after that great rock moment, facing the tsunami from the mountains, Freddy looked back at his companions, as if he was about to enter heaven. Elf, and this frozen moment is worth remembering forever by rock fans and cheering forever!
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