Chapter 35 Mayor Tango
It is very fashionable to hold dance parties in this era, but in Li Changgeng's eyes it is simply rustic. The only thing that is to say is that there is a small piano band that is still acceptable, but everyone seems to be more interested in the wire phonograph.
Mizutsu Yakihito asked with a look of expression: "Does the mayor not like dance?"
Li Changgeng was stunned. You should know that he was a very good person in his later generations. Of course, he was mostly in high-end clubs. Compared with such small scenes, he was simply in the sky and the earth. Dancing or something was no worse than professional actors. Li Changgeng's disdainful expression was misunderstood by Mizutsu Yaki for being like other Chinese officials. He either looked like a look or was highly repulsive. Li Changgeng's expression must be the latter.
"Yes, of course!" Li Changgeng shrugged his shoulders. Obviously he didn't realize what Mizujin said. Is it difficult to dance? Officials who can't dance must be disabled. Of course, there are indeed people who don't know how to dance, but it's hard to walk slowly, four, and three.
"Then please ask the mayor to dance the first dance at the beginning." Mizutsu Yakito bowed politely at 90 degrees.
Only then did Li Changgeng realize that Mizutsu Yaki was giving him a staircase to go up the room. According to Western requirements, the first dance must be danced by big figures or professional actors. Dancers must drive the atmosphere on the scene. Without learning, ordinary people cannot do this.
"Okay, but I don't have a dance partner yet."
"It doesn't matter at all. I will introduce you to a good dance partner, Mrs. Lauren, the wife of the American leader in Harbin, Mike Jim. She is a passionate Spanish girl. Her dancing posture is very beautiful. I can invite you on your behalf." Mizutsu Yayoi smiled.
Li Changgeng patted Mizuto Yaki on the shoulder, "This is an impolite act, I'll go by myself, just point it at me."
Mizutsu Yakichi was stunned for a moment, pointed to the position, "What song to dance?"
"The blue Danube of John Strauss, the third section is the third section."
As soon as Mizutsu Yaki heard this, he knew that his plans were gone.
Li Changgeng walked gentlemanly to the small table where the American leader Smith Mike Jim and his wife Lauren were sitting: "As soon as I entered this venue, I heard that Mrs. McLaren's dance was the best in the whole audience. Can you be lucky enough to invite your wife to complete a opening waltz with me?"
The enthusiasm of the Spaniards is recognized in the world. Mrs. Lauren stood up enthusiastically: "Are you the new mayor? You don't look like a butcher as rumored. You look very young and gentlemanly. I accept your invitation."
"Yes, Mrs. Lauren, there is an old Chinese saying, 'Ears are false, and eyes are true'. I don't have the rumor that I am like a butcher, I'm sorry for disappointing you."
"Haha, Mr. Mayor, you are very humorous. I like men like this."
"Yes Spanish girl. Hi Jim, let's have a good chat once!"
Li Changgeng worked as an exchange student at Stanford University in the United States for one year when he was in college, so his understanding of the United States was far higher than that of Europeans. His fluent American English and tone immediately gained the favor of Mike Jim.
"Mr. Mayor, you must have been to the United States, right? I like your accent, let's talk later."
As the music started, Li Changgeng and Lauren came to the center of the dance floor, and the two began to dance with the rhythm. Li Changgeng's waltz can only be said to be average. Fortunately, it was smooth enough, and with the momentum of his second-generation official, he also danced in such a stance. In fact, Li Changgeng's best-quality Argentine tango, especially the tango in the smell of fragrance, which was particularly good. The reason why he didn't dance was that there were too many teasing movements between men and women, and he was afraid that it would be inconsistent with his identity.
Lauren discovered Li Changgeng's thoughts: "Mr. Mayor, your passion is very subtle."
"I usually dance more tango, but Walz can only say that he is more coping with it."
"Then how about we are coming to Tango?"
"Then let's jump a step away." Li Changgeng was a little stunned when he saw Lauren, realizing that this song might not have been there at this time.
"This is a very good song, written by an Argentine friend. Otherwise, I will go down and teach those idiots in a while, and we will dance when the end."
After finishing Walz, Li Changgeng found paper and pen and began to write music scores. Li Changgeng had a miserable piano childhood. He forced him to learn piano, but was a grandfather who was wearing military uniform and had a serious face. In his words, a military strategist who did not understand music was not a qualified military strategist. He did not know the fallacies he had learned from that, but the old man firmly believed it. The learning environment with sticks made Li Changgeng not give up his piano until he graduated from college, and he had all the professional grades of the Central Conservatory of Music to level seven. With rich music theory knowledge, Li Changgeng completed a one-step tango score in just one step. Throw it to the band and let them watch it on their own. Li Changgeng didn't know that it was this piece of music that made him famous the world first, and this piece was also called Mayor Tango.
The Japanese leader of Harbin, Kazuo Tano, looked at him with all his attention. This guy was so happy. Seeing Li Changgeng's skillful paintings, he knew that the person in front of him was an expert and suddenly felt a sense of understanding. Li Changgeng was much noble in his eyes!
"Li Sang, can you call you that?"
"Why not, of course."
"You are the Chinese official I have ever met who understands music the most. It's really good. We will become friends."
"Oh, I think so too. I heard you like music very much, right?"
"Yes, I like music creation very much. If it weren't for Congshi, my ideal was to be a Japanese musician. Did you know that Li Sang? We heard more and more music made by Europeans, and I was very dissatisfied."
"Ichiho-jun, I have the same feeling as you. After the Renaissance, Europeans emerged with many talents. In addition to China, Japan and Thailand, the three sovereign and independent countries, Asians have become colonies. Not to mention musicians, but I think this European war may bring us a turning point. I have always liked music very much and almost regarded music as a profession. In fact, I think that Chinese and Japanese not only have the same appearance, but also the same things in their bones. I admire European music achievements, but I don't have a sense of identity."
"Li Sang, you said it very well. The description of identity is too accurate. This is also the core idea of your statement to Liang Rengong. "
"Yes, the emergence of every national culture is closely related to the region, natural scenery, production and life of the nation. Japan's civilization was formed in agriculture and fishery production. More than a thousand years ago, it was integrated with the Tang Dynasty civilization and formed Japan's own national culture. Now Japan's absurd view of leaving Asia and Europe is highly praised, and even the Chinese people also accept this view. This is very annoying. I don't know what the people who promote such slogans are. I think this is more terrifying than direct military invasion. Think about it a hundred years later, will our descendants still hear traditional Japanese songs? This is just an example of one aspect, and there are more such examples. Such changes will make us lose our nationality and make us lose our sense of identity of our own nation.
Of course, I am not completely denying and not accepting Western things. I have been wondering if there is an acceptable fit, that is, being able to accept the advantages of Western music and retain the uniqueness of national music."
"Li Sang, you are really my confidant. I have always had this idea, but I just can't open my mind. Can you give me some advice? Please!"
"Ichietsu-jun is polite, I will play a song for you with the piano."
Chapter completed!