Chapter 57: You Are a Perceptive Singer
“A pot of turbid wine to toast the remaining joy, tonight’s farewell dream is cold.”
“At the ends of the earth, in every corner, half of my close friends have scattered.”
“I ask you, when will you return? Do not linger when you come.”
“……”
Her healing voice sang sad lyrics, yet it dispelled the sorrow of parting, skillfully achieving a subtle emotional balance.
Who doesn’t have a few close friends?
Who hasn’t experienced parting?
On stage and off, on screen and behind it, many people recalled the moment they said goodbye to someone, but couldn’t quite describe their feelings at the time…
Perhaps, it was just like what this song sang.
On the judges’ panel, He Jiong closed his eyes. Zhang Liangying’s voice calmed his restless heart.
Hei Nan and Xia Qing nodded silently.
……
When the last line was sung, there were no cheers from the audience, only quiet applause, which continued even after Zhang Liangying walked off the stage.
“Is this song original?”
“This song is by Master Hongyi. It was written 90 years ago. Zhang Liangying actually sang it with such emotion, she’s amazing.”
“Damn, A Diao, why are you crying?”
“I can’t help but want to cry.”
“I’ve heard several versions of Farewell, but Zhang Liangying’s version is truly incredible.”
“……”
Stage side.
Wang Han looked at Li Xiang and, seeing her secretly wiping away tears, smiled: “Sigh, I almost cried too. Farewell is so beautiful.”
Li Xiang sighed: “Listening to her song, I thought of my deceased relatives, and I couldn’t control my tears.”
Like Li Xiang, a considerable number of audience members were moved to tears by Zhang Liangying’s singing.
Shen Qing glanced back a few times and saw several girls wiping their eyes, their eyes red.
An excellent song can touch the heartstrings.
At this moment, many people were waiting for the judges’ comments on Zhang Liangying, but three more contestants were waiting to perform.
Only after everyone has finished can they be commented on one by one.
Contestant No. 07, Zhou Bichang, performed F4’s Meteor Rain. This song was released in 2001 and was an insert song for the idol drama Meteor Garden.
As soon as the melody began, many young people snapped back from Farewell, but many middle-aged and elderly people were still savoring Zhang Liangying’s song.
This is the difference between people of different age groups…
Actually, the song Meteor Rain doesn’t have much singing difficulty. It’s purely a simple but popular idol song. It can be used to gain popularity, but in the judges’ ears, it’s not good enough.
He Jiong and Hei Nan showed no expression.
……
Executive Director: “Contestant No. 08, Li Yuchun, will perform the song Everything I Do.”
This English song was the theme song for the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, sung by Italian singer Bryan Adams.
But Chun-ge’s English doesn’t seem to be very good…
Her pronunciation is unclear.
She had only sung a part of it before someone in the audience started laughing. Those laughing in front of their TVs would likely be even more numerous.
“Haha, how dare she sing an English song?”
“This damn pronunciation is worse than my classmate who got a 50, hahaha…”
“Who chose the song for Chun-ge? Isn’t this harming my Chun-ge?”
“On this stage, perhaps only Zhang Liangying’s English is the best. I heard she sings English songs beautifully too.”
“……”
Shen Qing was also a bit speechless.
He felt that Li Yuchun was a bit too unrestrained, really daring to sing anything. Even with many fans, she shouldn’t be so reckless…
But she does have many fans, and people will buy into whatever she sings.
The 35 contestants who had already been eliminated and were sitting in the public judges’ seats were now rolling their eyes, cursing, and re-evaluating Li Yuchun’s skill level.
“Hmph, if Li Yuchun and Zhang Liangying PK, I would definitely vote for Liangying.”
“Don’t be silly. Our contracts are held by Tianyu. If you eliminate Li Yuchun, see how Tianyu deals with us.”
“Sigh, what kind of public judges are we? It’s all fake. We have to follow the company’s arrangements no matter who we vote for.”
“I really want to terminate my contract soon. I wonder how Zhao Jingyi’s lawsuit will turn out. If she wins, I’ll sue Tianyu too.”
“Exactly, let’s go together. Otherwise, they’ll tie us down for eight years but not let us release albums. What does that make us…”
These public judges were also not in control of their own fate.
They were all contestants in the top fifty. Some were studying, some were working, but without exception, they had to obey Tianyu and participate in the live broadcast.
Dare to not come?
The contract clearly stated a penalty for non-attendance.
It was unbearable…
Among the 35 people, at least 20 were hoping that Zhao Jingyi’s lawsuit against Tianyu would be won, so they would have hope of terminating their contracts.
……
The last to appear was No. 10, Huang Yali.
She performed Sun Nan’s song “Don’t Say Goodbye.” Her performance was mediocre, lacking distinctiveness, but her singing skills were much better than Li Yuchun’s.
At this moment.
All eight contestants had finished performing.
Li Xiang, Wang Han, and the eight contestants took the stage together.
Xia Qing was the first to comment.
She wore a deep V black long dress tonight. Although she was 36 years old, she still had a certain charm, attracting quite a few older viewers.
“Excuse me, I haven’t recovered from your performances yet…”
“Actually, everyone who has reached the top 8 is a master. What does the competition between masters rely on? I think it’s the understanding of music and the expression of emotion.”
“Today, I want to say that Zhang Liangying, you have impressed me.”
“From the lively and cute “Thing” and “Red High Heels,” to the desperate cries of “Ambitious Person” and “Agony,” and then to the continuous emotional outbursts in “Warmth” and “Farewell”… you have shown me a multifaceted you, excelling in emotion, singing skills, and understanding…”
“The song “Farewell” just now made me want to cry. It reminded me of my childhood when I was studying. Every graduation, I was very reluctant to part with my classmates. Coupled with the fact that close friends and relatives have gradually passed away in recent years, my emotions are truly hard to suppress…”
“I have high hopes for you, Liangying. I hope you will continue to work hard. In the future, there will definitely be a place for you in China’s music scene.”
Xia Qing’s comments ended here.
Yes, she had no intention of commenting on anyone else.
If before, Zhang Liangying only made her feel that her singing skills were good and her emotions were in place, then after today, Zhang Liangying had entered Xia Qing’s heart.
Many people don’t know…
Since graduating from the Beijing Broadcasting and Television Academy, Xia Qing has been working at Mango TV. She is now the Deputy Director of Mango TV’s Culture and Sports Channel, as well as the Program Supervisor and Director of the Performing Arts Department of the Entertainment Channel. She is undoubtedly the direct superior of Wang Han and Li Xiang.
Moreover, she is one of the planners for the Super Girl program.
Her comments are considered official recognition from Mango TV.
……
After that, He Jiong commented.
He was very familiar with Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying, so he wouldn’t give a bad review for any reason.
Moreover, he was the most deeply moved just now. He spoke a string of flattering words, making Zhang Liangying so happy she was ecstatic.
In addition, she also praised Feng Jiamei, saying her voice was like an expensive and old-fashioned stereo, and her singing was intoxicating.
Feng Jiamei was very happy.
But she wouldn’t be smiling soon.
Teacher He’s ‘comment’ directly sent Feng Jiamei to the PK Stage.
……
Finally.
Hei Nan gave a professional evaluation. She first praised everyone, then finally mentioned Zhang Liangying.
It must be said that although Teacher Hei receives a salary from the production team, he still holds his original pursuit of music in his heart.
He likes to evaluate powerful performers.
“Teacher Xia Qing’s evaluation of Zhang Liangying just now was very accurate, and it’s what I wanted to say too. Zhang Liangying is a singer with great insight.”
“I myself have sung Master Hongyi’s “Farewell” and also like listening to it, but I can’t sing with the emotion and flavor that Zhang Liangying does. Her understanding of this song is superior to mine.”
“I was almost holding back tears while listening just now. I believe there were definitely viewers in front of their TVs who shed tears. The impact of this song is too strong.”
“After today, “Farewell” will definitely become popular.”
“Zhang Liangying, you made this song popular tonight! I hope you will become as popular as this song in the future.”
