Chapter 70: Singing Like This, How Can I Eliminate You?
“It’s blowing, what a fitting song title.”
“It feels like this song was written specifically for this competition. ‘When the wind rises at the end of the duckweed’… this song is a manifestation of Shen Qing and Liangying’s ambition.”
“They will definitely become a whirlwind sweeping through the music scene in the future, and I will witness that day.”
“Let’s witness it together!”
“……”
The lights suddenly dimmed.
Two seconds later, a spotlight shone on Zhang Liangying’s head, illuminating a small area around her.
The pianist pressed the keys, and the music began.
Liangying’s singing was like heavenly music.
“Along this road, I walked and stopped”
“Following the traces of a drifting youth”
“The moment before stepping out of the station”
“I felt a bit hesitant”
“……”
For the first four lines, Liangying sang in her lower register. The chest voice had an excellent texture, without a trace of impurity, round and full, sounding very comfortable.
Zhou Bichang swallowed, feeling an itch in her throat and a turmoil in her heart. “Damn, I’m impressed. How can Zhang Liangying be so strong?”
Li Yuchun smiled faintly, not particularly concerned.
After all, Wang Peng had told her that as long as she performed at her normal level, she would be guaranteed advancement, and then they would see whose album sales were higher!
Besides, we have so many fans, as long as the fans like it!
What is there to worry about!?
As for Ji Minjia and He Jie, they were a bit silent.
They were the most panicked!
Hearing Liangying’s new song now, their confidence instantly vanished.
What could they use to compete?
Even if Liang Jingru gave them courage, it wouldn’t be enough!
Hei Nan, He Jiong, and Xia Qing nodded silently. The fans in the audience and in front of their televisions also pricked up their ears to listen.
These few short lines had already captured the listeners’ hearts.
This is the charm of a hit song.
It can resonate with people regardless of time or place.
……
Whether it’s the lyrics or the melody, this song deeply resonates with many young people.
For example, Shen Qing, as soon as the prelude sounded, he was reminded of his college entrance examination back then. Although he failed, he didn’t retake it!
That kind of memory of youth made him feel very emotional…
Although it’s said that one cannot possess youth and the feelings of youth at the same time, “It’s Blowing” can make you recall your youthful experiences.
This is a very peculiar feeling.
Or rather, this song has a strong sense of destiny.
……
Control room.
Wang Peng sat by the window, staring intently at Zhang Liangying.
His mood was extremely complicated.
The more Zhang Liangying shone on stage, the angrier Wang Peng became. He was unwilling to let such a good talent slip away!
He snatched the microphone from the director’s hand, wanting to give Hei Nan another order – to send Zhang Liangying directly to the PK stage in the first round.
But the singing in his ears made him hesitate to make a decision…
Damn it, she’s singing so well, how can I eliminate her?
He was in a difficult position now.
Any small move Wang Peng made would be directly exposed under the spotlight. He had already missed the best opportunity to make a move.
If he risked eliminating Zhang Liangying… before the live broadcast ended, the fans and media would erupt.
Then a large number of media outlets would follow up with reports.
Even CCTV’s “News 30 Minutes” would focus on this matter again. At that time, Mango TV would not be able to withstand the pressure, and if an accountability process was initiated, Wang Peng would definitely be finished.
“Damn it!”
“Shen Qing dragged this on for so long, he actually blinded me.”
“I have never seen such a shameless person!”
“It seems I have to use that trick…”
“Zhang Liangying, Shen Qing, just you wait!”
……
On stage, Zhang Liangying held the microphone and sang passionately. At this moment, she had completely entered the song’s mood.
“Once, I first encountered this world”
“Lingering in every way”
“Looking at the horizon as if it were before my eyes”
“I was willing to go through fire and water to experience it once”
“……”
From this section onwards, Liangying adjusted her vocalization method. There was a resonance cavity shift before and after each phrase, and the handling of the tail notes was goosebump-inducing.
It was somewhat similar to Zhou Shen’s rendition of this song.
The original version, during this section of lyrics, did not change its vocalization method; only the vocal pressure and volume increased, with a different style.
In comparison, Zhang Liangying and Zhou Shen had more skill, and the emotions conveyed by the song were richer and more diverse.
……
Meanwhile.
Jiuzhaigou, the film set of “The Return of the Condor Heroes.”
Zhang Jizhong, along with Huang Xiaoming, Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, and other cast and crew members, sat together in the cafeteria watching the live broadcast of “Super Girl.”
“Xiaoming, Yifei, please pay attention to how Zhang Liangying sings for me.”
“I think her voice is very distinctive, with a kind of ethereal beauty found in wuxia worlds. I want to find her to sing the theme song for our ‘Condor Heroes’.”
“Oh, and I have a few of her songs on my MP3. Listen to them later too.”
“Give me your suggestions tomorrow.”
Zhang Jizhong was thoroughly impressed!
Huang Xiaoming also shivered. The ethereal and distant tail notes made him feel comfortable all over.
Liu Yifei gently clapped her hands. “Wow, this contestant is amazing. She sings so much better than the previous ones. Is this song original?”
Big Beard Zhang said, “Yes, it seems her manager wrote the song. I’m currently planning to have them write two songs for me, and I’ll pick one if I’m satisfied.”
Huang Xiaoming: “Shh, it seems like the chorus is coming up. Oh my god, it’s so good…”
……
“I was once unable to extricate myself from the vastness of the world”
“And also indulged in its dream talk”
“Unable to distinguish truth from falsehood, I didn’t struggle, nor feared ridicule”
“……”
The vocal range changed.
From the deep, round chest voice, it smoothly transitioned to a brighter, higher, and more ethereal head voice. Each phrase was more ethereal than before.
Anyone who has heard the original singer knows that the female singer’s voice is lower, richer, and hoarser, with a stronger sense of struggle against fate, giving a feeling of experiencing youth…
And Zhou Shen’s version, dominated by the head voice, sounds more solitary, more like an adult’s recollection of youth.
Shen Qing adopted an intermediate approach based on Liangying’s characteristics.
It allows teenagers to feel the taste of experiencing youth, the struggle against fate, the nostalgia for youth, and the longing for the future.
It also allows the working class adults to recall their youthful selves.
If one had to choose the best, Shen Qing would definitely choose Zhang Liangying, as he personally coached her for this song.
It was beautiful to listen to!
Many viewers who hadn’t resonated before now felt the charm of the song after these few lines.
Some highly empathetic listeners got goosebumps, their faces flushed, wishing they could rush onto the stage to cheer for Zhang Liangying.
“I really… love this song so much. I hope my postgraduate entrance exam goes smoothly!!!”
“Youth is wonderful, but I’m already over thirty.”
“Listening to it makes me feel so comfortable, and it’s like I’ve been injected with chicken blood.”
“Why do I love this type of song so much? It’s more exciting than Jay Chou’s or JJ Lin’s songs!”
……
In the last part of the first chorus, Zhang Liangying took a few steps forward, approaching the audience, causing the Liangfen fans to cheer enthusiastically.
She glanced at Shen Qing.
Shen Qing smiled at her.
Zhang Liangying also smiled.
“I once turned my surging youth into her”
“And also plucked the fingertips to create midsummer”
“Whatever the heart desires, let it be as fate dictates”
“Walking against the light, enduring wind and rain”
When Liangying put down the microphone, all eyes focused on her face.
Her bright face carried a hint of a smile, just like the protagonist in the lyrics, walking against the light even when facing wind and rain.
Throughout her journey, Zhang Liangying, from an unknown girl from a single-parent family, had grown step by step into one of the most watched contestants. Only she knew the hardships.
Fortunately, she had Shen Qing.
Without Shen Qing’s care, Zhang Liangying didn’t know if she could have persevered.
At this moment, Liangying’s stubborn and unyielding expression touched the hearts of too many viewers, who were all cheering for this strong girl.
All the Liangfen fans in the venue, and even the fans of Ji Minjia and He Jie, were applauding her.
When the entire song was finished, Zhang Liangying smiled, spread her arms, bowed to the audience, and was sent off the stage by applause.
It’s blowing…
Indeed, it’s blowing.
Before, no one mentioned it, so no one realized it.
But now, Zhang Liangying’s “It’s Blowing” reminded everyone – a wind has truly risen in the Chinese music scene, and a female singer is riding the wind, confidently standing beside, or even in front of, those senior masters.
……
The next performer, No. 07 Zhou Bichang, brought David Tao’s “Melody.” This is a song David Tao wrote for his ex-girlfriend, a relatively slow-paced R&B song.
This song is considered one of David Tao’s most classic songs, and a great many people like it.
Indeed, inspiration strikes greatly during breakups… For singers like Jay Chou and David Tao, a bit of emotional stimulation is good, as it can lead to the creation of many classic songs!
So, after the “Super Girl” competition ends, Shen Qing plans to thoroughly milk them. Only by plagiarizing the songs they are going to sing in the next few years can he make them rack their brains for new songs!
Shen Qing’s intentions were quite thoughtful…
As for this song, Zhou Bichang actually sang it quite well. Although it only had about five or six parts of David Tao’s flavor, it was enough for this stage.
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Live executive director: “Please welcome Li Yuchun, performing ‘Bang Bang Bang’.”
“Holy crap, Chun-ge is different now!”
“It feels like she learned from the previous round. Her condition today is really good.”
“She’s going all out!”
“……”
Li Yuchun’s strength is her stage presence, but her weakness is also obvious: her singing skills are insufficient.
Therefore.
For this round, she chose a song and performance style identical to the previous competition: singing and dancing combined, hoping to use dance to make the audience overlook her singing skills.
But Shen Qing, now a semi-seasoned musician, focuses on the singing, not the dancing. After Li Yuchun finished the entire song, Shen Qing could find many mistakes.
However.
The Corn fans didn’t care about these.
They shouted and screamed loudly from below the stage:
“Li Yuchun is so cool!”
“That move of picking up the microphone just now was too awesome.”
“Yuchun, the championship will definitely be yours.”
“……”
These are true fans~
After she finished singing, the five contestants took the stage together, awaiting the judges’ final comments.
Soon, two people would be sent to the PK stage.
