New Years Eve 11:55 PM
Paris, France
We all chase for that moment of Arcadia. No matter how simple or complicated it is. The feeling of obtaining a state of true bliss even if it is but for a few moments. Can take effect on one self for a life time. But of course this feeling and state of being can come through so many different outlets. But often guided by a driving force, be it a special place, or a certain object, or maybe even a special story. The marvelous fables through generations give those warm and wonderful feelings of such happiness. Some fables become more than the stories. They become legendary breaths of life that dare to take form. Becoming the very channeling ships to take so many into their own state of Arcadia. And perhaps no greater fable, no higher legendary breath of life. Than a Charming man of such wonderful sounds.
Another year in the books and downtown Paris was lined up from bar to bar and street corner to street corner celebrating into the new year. As the city had been converted into the lively festival of St Sylvester. The massive stage set a front of the marvelous Eiffel Tower was a hosted to some of the most iconic and magnificent musical acts around the globe. With the headlining act none other than the dazzling and addictive pop music sensation that was "Zelle". Alison Persinette was a young singer and song writer, famous for a now iconic voice and the most vibrant and beatitful set of blonde locks that seemingly glowed and shimmered under the spotlights of the marvelous stage. She set the world a blaze in only a short of time. As a massive gap in the music industry had been left once again in the tragic aftermath of events surrounding the famous record label Fantasy Records. But Zelle filled that gap quickly and was no the worlds most marvelous and fasted rising star. Taking a main stage gig ending the show of New Years Eve in Paris was a huge deal. And would be a tough spot to follow considering the show from last year. But she captivated and moved ever single soul in the city with her incredible songs and voice. But as the show reached its apex at the stroke of midnight, closing another song out she stopped for a moment to catching her breath. "PARIS LET ME HEAR YOU!!" -She shouted one more only to smile wide and seemingly shimmer and sparkle this radiant red aura of sorts.
Its incredible vibrant hue filtered through into the stadium all around as she gazed up at the massive countdown timer and raised up once more to speak; "Its been a very exhausting but incredible year for me....however...I did not have much a chance to celebrate Christmas this year..." -she walked toward the center of the stage gazing as the clock was reaching the final minute to midnight; "So I brought you guys all a late little but well worth Christmas gift"
-And with that, the entire stage went dark, as all the lights shut down across the stage, and surrounding area, even the massive Eiffel Tower all lit up shut down and even the streets through downtown seemingly all stopped. But the countdown clock continued to tick down as it was the only light through the whole place. Until this roaring and near heart stopping bass line flooded the airwaves causing the downtown area to nearly vibrate. The iconic and so signature feeling of it send a roar so loud through Paris as many couldnt believe their eyes and was still unsure of what it was. But we all knew well. As the bassline pushed through backed under a even harder and powerful kick. It reached a final climax of one more powerful sounding echoing bass. Only for a strong set of vocals to take hold over the crowd.
It ain't over till it's over, oh
It ain't over till I say, till I say
It ain't over till it's over, oh
It ain't over till I break, till I break
'Cause we got this fire and the tide's moving closer
I scream through the wire
With the world on my shoulders, it ain't over
-There was a quiet silence for just a few moments as the clock reached its final seconds to midnight. Only for his incredible voice to come alive once more; "PARIS! LAISSE MOI T'ÉCOUTER!!" -the crowd roared once more to their hero, as the entire place lit up once again in vibrant blues and powerful strobes lights. As the heart stopping bass filled up once more through a distorted series of drumlines that rocked the massive new years eve crowd into a dark style of house music. It was a drop that only lasted but forty-five seconds but it felt like a race for survival as the music took everyone into a deep dive into the water coming out breathless. As the entire place lit up, even the Eiffel Tower once again coming to life through multi lights and wide display of fireworks as the new year officially began to the beats once again of the tidal wave sensation DJ Charming.
It was a shock to the entire music world again, and news releases went on fire in an instant as social media sites were crashing to get content out for this. Char had been on an indefinite medical leave for over nine months, and many believed his career was over once again. The horrid events not filed as the "The Underground" incident was forever a haunting moment in Char;s life had the involvement of the death of his best friend Nick Donia, AKA DJ Naveen. Had the dance music scene in a depressed state as Char went dark. In and out of mental health rehabilitation and on a constant suicide watch. But here he was seemingly out of nowhere alive and well and in full form once again as the big screen showed a close up of the fabled legend spinning the tracks once more!!
Because of Char's absence, it put a massive strain on Fantasy Records and made it difficult for them to maintain their chokehold over the entertainment industry. But seemingly out of unknown left field, the marvelous Zelle had pulled this Legendary DJ back to the decks and new music abound once more. Though the dark undertones were clear as the next track left everyone so speechless; The powerful intro faded into silence as a beatitful vocal flooded over the speakers creating a pulse through the whole crowd.
Relax my eyes, I see flashing lights and we're not alone Are you alright on the other side? I can feel you close I feel alive, hear the drums get high and the bass down low Open your mind, we could dance all night, I don't wanna go
Only for a earth shattering kick drum beat to hit next that could make you move every inch of your body and get lost within seconds. Even Zelle was dancing upon the stage lost and simply enjoying this iconic scene. As Chars dark big room bass tracks faded out. Zelle took to the mic once more hearing the crowd going crazy; "Did you enjoy your gift Paris!?" -they shouted in cheers nearly making it impossible to even hear Zelle speak herself but she looked back to see the wonderful Charming far to the stage along the decks; "I heard that this DJ is quite a Charmer...perhaps you could show me here and now just how Charmming you are..." -she teased to him as Char smiled taking his mic for a moment; "Oh mon amour, j'ai une chanson juste pour nous.." -Char flirted back as the crowd screamed for the interaction of these two was fan service to the highest grade but the thought of the two having their own song together made the place shake with anticipation. The beat began to play, a perfect pop meets future house track that was the right remedy to sooth the crowd after such a heart stopping race that Char had just put them through. The texture of the timbres and the drumming backed with the mesmerizing vocals of Zelle sent Paris into a frenzy.
Baby, this is what you came for
Lightning strikes every time she moves
And everybody's watchin' her
But she's lookin' at you, ooh, ooh
You, ooh, ooh, you, ooh, ooh
As the setting couldnt get anymore perfect, as light drops of water began to fall from the sky leading into a rain fall that created the mood even more. As their brand new track together began to finish, the faint sounds of the next queued up song had everyone's hands in the air. The rain began to fall heavy once more as the brilliant lights and marvelous magic of Char and Zelle both infused into a gradient rainbow that casted across through the dark skies, as the uplifting melodies of Char's best friend Naveen played one last time. A famous track that Char remixed just for tonight he lifted his hands to the sky creating a heart with his fingers as eyes were hazing and hard to see. The rain made his tears easy to hide. As everyone sang along to every single word in tribute.
Monday left me broken
Tuesday, I was through with hoping
Wednesday, my empty arms were open
Thursday, waiting for love, waiting for love
Thank the stars, it's Friday
I'm burning like a fire gone wild on Saturday
Guess I won't be coming to church on Sunday
I'll be waiting for love, waiting for love to come around
Char closed out New Years Eve Paris with a fresh breath of life and the proper farewell and closure he needed. For now. Zelle had pieced him back together and that was just step one to finally take the fight back to them. Char gazed up into the sky watching the final fireworks display; "Naveen...ill get them brother...."
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