2006年VOA标准英语-Red Hot Chili Peppers on Tour in 2006
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By Larry London
Washington, D.C.
03 November 2006
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This year marks the 23rd anniversary of one of rock music's most popular bands. It's hard to imagine that the Red Hot Chili 1 Peppers have been making music since 1983. From their self-titled debut 2 CD to the new "Stadium Arcadium", the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold more than 60 million albums in the USA. VOA's Larry London discussed the band's lasting 3 success with drummer Chad Smith.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers band
When they started, they were known as Tony Flow and The Miraculously 4 Majestic 5 Masters of Mayhem. Later that year, when they signed their first recording 6 contract with EMI Records, they changed their name to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Both the band and the name were the idea of lead singer Anthony Kiedis and bassist Michael "Flea 7" Balzary. After releasing 15 albums and earning numerous accolades 8, including their recent American Music Awards nomination 9, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been touring both in the U.S. and overseas.
Chad Smith tells VOA how amazed he is over the worldwide response to their music.
Chad Smith is the drummer for the band
"You know, we have been very fortunate that even more so I think than in the United States we are more popular. We are more popular in Europe and Japan, South America. They are very loyal, very loyal fans,” says Smith. “You know, we just go and do our thing; they [fans] just love to rock out. They are different in different places. Ireland is different than Brazil, which is different than Germany. They are still … I mean, our music and rock music in general is the international language. It touches people."
"It is always exciting for us to go to new places where people have not seen us. We have just been up in Canada where we played Saskatoon and Winnipeg, which we have not been to before. We love going to new places -- Budapest and Prague. We played in Russia, in Red Square -- unbelievable. That was an incredible experience. In 2000 I think we played there. It was wild. Coming from America, being American in the '80s, the Russians were the bad guys and all that, and for us to come and play a free concert right in Red Square and 100,000 people come out and they all knew the words. Our records were not even out. They were like bootlegged, like black-market. It was raining and the Russian police were trying to get people to be very orderly. The kids, they just loved it and it was very inspiring … you know."
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have definitely made a mark on music history.
Smith tells us, "There are not too many rock bands that are still relevant, that people care about their music when it comes out, that have been together. You can probably count them on one hand that have been together for over 20 years. Again, for four knuckleheads [men who do not take themselves seriously] from Hollywood you know, just to be doing our thing and people still digging it, we are just really pleased about that. I hope we can continue to grow and become an even better band, better musicians, and better people."
How much longer will it last?
“I am not sure. We just keep doing what we are doing, and that is all we can do because that is what we love to do, and we will keep doing it as long as we are still passionate 10 and enjoy playing with each other and still challenging each other, and hopefully writing better songs and playing our instruments well, and happy and healthy. For right now, things are going great. Tomorrow is another day though. You never know."
Speaking of songwriting, one of this year's biggest hits has been "Dani California" which is a continuing story that lead singer Anthony Kiedis wrote about a girl. Might she resurface on your next album?
"The thing is with music that is great is that it is open for interpretation 11, and we do not tell anyone this is what it means or this is what it's supposed to mean. And sometimes when you do music videos, you are kind of dictating 12 to the public what the band's idea of the song is. We try to make nice pieces of art that are not just commercials for our songs. So, Dani is -- I think this is the end of Dani. You know, rest in peace. I think that means the end of Dani unless she comes back as a ghost or something, but that is what is going on with that."
How much longer can the Red Hot Chili Peppers remain red hot?
"For whatever reason, the four of us were put on this planet. We found each other and we do not take it for granted. We really cherish this thing that we have and so we keep going, you know."
Video courtesy Warner Music
- He helped himself to another two small spoonfuls of chili oil.他自己下手又加了两小勺辣椒油。
- It has chocolate,chili,and other spices.有巧克力粉，辣椒，和其他的调味品。
- That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
- The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。
- The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
- We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
- He had been miraculously saved from almost certain death. 他奇迹般地从死亡线上获救。
- A schoolboy miraculously survived a 25 000-volt electric shock. 一名男学生在遭受2.5 万伏的电击后奇迹般地活了下来。
- In the distance rose the majestic Alps.远处耸立着雄伟的阿尔卑斯山。
- He looks majestic in uniform.他穿上军装显得很威风。
- How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间？
- I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。
- I'll put a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more.如果他再来打扰的话，我就要对他不客气了。
- Hunter has an interest in prowling around a flea market.亨特对逛跳蚤市场很感兴趣。
- Unlike other accolades for literature which tend to value style or experimentation. 有别于其他偏重风格活实验性的文学奖项。 来自互联网
- Build your trophy room while amassing awards and accolades. 建立您的奖杯积累奖项和荣誉。 来自互联网
- John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。
- Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。
- He is said to be the most passionate man.据说他是最有激情的人。
- He is very passionate about the project.他对那个项目非常热心。
- His statement admits of one interpretation only.他的话只有一种解释。
- Analysis and interpretation is a very personal thing.分析与说明是个很主观的事情。