#146 BEYOND (23/03/2025)

Today I'll tell you a story that's not really relevant.

At the time, Beyond was an underground band that wanted to play the music they wanted, but their music was too "non-mainstream" and the general public didn't like it. They drifted along, unable to make it big, and were essentially "unpopular."

Later, they realized that if the band wanted to become mainstream, they needed to make more mainstream music. Only with popularity could they have the funds to continue making music, and only then could they play "the music they wanted to play." Therefore, they released songs like their most iconic "Really Love You," which became widely popular, and gradually they began to perform on top stages. Of course, while making mainstream music, they still maintained their own style and dedication, which is why they have stood the test of time and remain a classic.

In terms of singing skills/voice, they may not have been the most outstanding, and in terms of music, they weren't the most unconventional, but they created their own style and told their own stories. I was too young then, not even born yet, but looking back now, I think it was a wonderful era. I'm grateful for their band's creations and contributions, which allowed us to enjoy such great music.

It's often a pity that even people of this type, recognized and praised by later generations, usually faced different difficulties during their lifetimes. Many people might not understand them, or even criticize them, making their lives miserable. Or, I think it's more like that; I feel wronged. That's often how it is. Strangely, those who are often forgotten by posterity usually lived well in their own time.

I wish I had the courage to persevere.