叭叭嘉年華 (一) / Park Park Carnival (Part 1)

音樂嘉年華會的起源可以追溯到古代的音樂和藝術節慶，這些節慶通常與宗教、社區、或季節性慶祝活動相關，現代音樂嘉年華會主要的靈感來自於1960年代的音樂文化，特別是嬉皮文化和反文化運動，漸漸地，大型音樂音樂會和音樂節慶開始興起，如伍德斯托克音樂節（Woodstock Music Festival）和蒙特雷流行音樂節（Monterey Pop Festival），這些音樂嘉年華會活動一開始是區域性的，而活動的願景可能是追求音樂的歡愉、世界和平或社會變革等，而活動人數從一開始的只有聚集幾百人，到後來往往一場活動就可以聚集數萬人，甚至演變為全球知名的活動。

音樂家和音樂團體會選擇在音樂嘉年華會上，表演他們的音樂作品，同時讓觀眾享受音樂的樂趣，通常現場可能會有藝術、文化、飲食、手工藝品、社交互動和教育元素，使其成為一個綜合性的娛樂體驗，叭叭嘉年華就是一個台灣本土的音樂嘉年華會，它並不算歷史悠久，或相當知名，但對於台灣的地下音樂團體而言，是一個他們表演的舞台，台灣知名搖滾歌手，詞曲創作人，音樂製作人伍佰和他的搖滾樂團伍佰& China Blue聽說也是從地下樂團開始的，一步一腳印，到後來成為巨星，另一個知名搖滾樂團五月天剛出道時，也勤跑校園演唱會，想要被看見，就要多表現，這是不變的道理。

叭叭嘉年華會，在一個炎熱的七月天開唱，總共有兩天的表演期間，現場聚集貨櫃舞台車、DJ 舞台，以及多個表演舞台，並與台北花博公園內的簡單市集結合，形成一個綜合性的娛樂場域，有近百組的大大小小的表演團體在此表演，表演曲風橫跨搖滾、嘻哈、R&B、流行、不插電等不同特色，對於我而言，震耳撕吼的音樂樂，偶爾聽聽還不錯，有些不知名樂團的表演，技巧可能不那麼純熟，但熱情可以弭補技巧的不足，一樣可以帶給現場觀眾的投入及解放，不過，體感溫度高達40度的高溫，讓我實在無法久待在舞台搖滾區前，跟著音樂搖擺我的身體，只能頻繁地回到餐車美食區，補充體力。

我最訝異的是看到表演名單中有四分衛，因為我的印象中，四分衛是隻成軍於1995年的搖滾樂團，出過多張專輯，也多次獲得金曲獎「最佳樂團獎」提名，有一定的名氣及粉絲，但很多知名樂團，往往因為團員因素，分飛解散，消失在人們的眼前，居然會在這裡演出，可惜的是他們預定表演的時間是晚上七點，我晚點還有事情，無緣聽聽現場演唱，倒是有些惋惜。

The origin of music festivals can be traced back to ancient celebrations related to music and the arts, often associated with religion, community, or seasonal festivities. The modern concept of music festivals draws significant inspiration from the music culture of the 1960s, particularly the hippie culture and countercultural movements. Over time, large-scale music concerts and festival celebrations began to emerge, such as the Woodstock Music Festival and the Monterey Pop Festival. These music festival events initially started as regional gatherings with a vision that could range from pursuing musical joy to advocating world peace or social change. The attendance at these events grew from a few hundred people at the outset to often gathering tens of thousands, eventually evolving into globally recognized gatherings.

Musicians and music groups choose to perform at music festivals to showcase their musical works while allowing the audience to enjoy the pleasure of music. These festivals often incorporate elements of art, culture, food, crafts, social interaction, and education, creating a comprehensive entertainment experience. The Puli Music Festival, also known as "BiBi Carnival," is a local music festival in Taiwan. While it may not have a long history or significant fame, it serves as a stage for underground music groups in Taiwan.

Renowned rock singer, songwriter, and music producer Wu Bai, along with his rock band Wu Bai & China Blue, is rumored to have started from an underground music group in Taiwan. They gradually made their way to stardom, proving that persistence and performance are essential in the music industry. Similarly, when the famous rock band Mayday debuted, they frequently performed at college concerts, aiming to gain visibility. This principle holds true – to be seen, you have to showcase your talents.

The Puli Music Festival takes place in the scorching heat of July, spanning two days of performances. The event features container stages, DJ stages, and various performance stages, all integrated with the simple market within the Taipei Expo Park, creating a multifaceted entertainment space. Nearly a hundred different-sized performance groups participate, covering various music genres including rock, hip-hop, R&B, pop, and acoustic performances. For me, the thunderous and electrifying music is enjoyable to listen to occasionally. Some lesser-known bands may not possess the same level of expertise, but their passion can compensate for any technical shortcomings, delivering an immersive and liberating experience to the live audience.

What surprised me the most was seeing the band "Quarterback" on the performance lineup. As far as I knew, Quarterback was a rock band formed in 1995, with multiple albums released and several nominations for the Golden Melody Award's "Best Band" category. They had gained a certain level of fame and a fan base. However, many renowned bands often disband or fade from the spotlight due to various reasons, so it was unexpected to see them performing here. Unfortunately, their scheduled performance was at 7:00 PM, and I had other commitments later, so I missed the chance to hear them live, which was a bit regrettable.

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