As John Lennon said, "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." The first step to turning their dreams into reality was to play as an indie band. Sometimes they played for free as they just wanted a chance to go on stage. The boys performed at the Formoz Festival and kept sending their demo tapes to recording companies until they signed their first contract. In 1999, they released their first studio album as a band. The band is called Mayday. Because of their talent, Mayday soon gained a lot of local fans, especially young people, and received a Best Band nomination for the 2000 Golden Melody Awards. 

• doubt [daʊt] n.
  懷疑

• reality [riˋælətɪ] n.
  現實

• perform [pɚˋfɔrm] v.
  表演

• recording [rɪˋkɔrdɪŋ] n.
  （音樂，影片）錄製

• contract [ˋkɑntrækt] n.
  契約

• release [rɪˋlis] v.
  發行

• talent [ˋtælənt] n.
  天才

• gain [gen] v.
  得到

• concert [ˋkɑnsɚt] n.
  演唱會

• award [əˋwɔrd] n.
  獎賞

• melody [ˋmɛlədɪ] n.
  旋律

• complain [kəmˋplen] v.
  抱怨

• positive [ˋpɑzətɪv] adj.
  積極的

• influence [ˋɪnflʊəns] n.
  影響

• impact [ˋɪmpækt] n.
  巨大影響

• realize [ˋrɪə͵laɪz] v.
  實現

• original [əˋrɪdʒən!] adj.
  有獨創性的

• for free
  免費的

• make a difference
  改善，改變

• according to
  根據

• as a result of
  由於...

• since then
  從那時起

2：The second step is played at the concert and is constantly sent to the record company for their playing tapes.

3：The third stage was re-released as a band in 1999 with the first studio album.

4： Best Band Nomination at the 2000 Golden Melody Awards musical style. Their songs have

The lyrics are very touching.Their songs have great melodies and rhythms.

2.Free performances to seek opportunities on stage

3.Hold a concert at Formosa Festival and send demos

4.Received a Best Band nomination for the 2000 Golden Melody Awards

- Five high school boys, almost twenty years ago, shared a dream of playing music and being heard by more people.

- Mayday compared to the Beatles for their influence and passion for positive music.

- Their songs resonate with young musicians and fans for their uplifting energy and lack of negativity.

- Known for great melodies, rhythms, and meaningful lyrics.

- Won numerous awards and maintained global success with continuous album releases and international concerts.

- Established as one of Taiwan's top rock bands over the years.

2.The belief that young musicians can change the world

For others, it's their belief-young musicians can make a difference to the world.

1. **Success and Influence**: Mayday is one of Taiwan's most successful rock bands, regularly releasing albums and holding concerts worldwide, and winning numerous awards.

2. **Musical Style**: Their songs feature great melodies and rhythms, with touching lyrics that are full of positive energy, without using bad language or complaining about the world.

3. **Beliefs and Influence**: They believe young musicians can make a difference in the world and are greatly influenced by the Beatles, sharing a similar passion for making good music.

4. **Cultural Status**: Due to their significant impact on the music industry, Mayday is often called the "Beatles of the Chinese world."