Chapter 163: 《devil From Heaven》
“Chi Ye! Chi Ye!!”
“Handsome!!”
“wow~”
Lin Yuan noticed that the girl who was obviously a Chi Ye fan was going wild, pulling another silent girl and waving her arms frantically.
“Shout, shout along with me.”
Silent girl: “…”
“Why aren’t you talking?”
“Didn’t you say Taro Ultraman?”
The silent girl thought for a moment before saying, “Actually it’s average, I don’t really like this feeling where the lyrics aren’t clear.”
Girl: “?”
“Didn’t you say she was Taro? Is she still or not?”
The silent girl held it in for a long time, then shook her head: “Even if Xiang Tiamo isn’t Taro, Chi Ye absolutely isn’t Diga!”
Lin Yuan listened to their conversation and felt speechless too.
How did it even get to the Ultraman universe?
…
On stage.
Teacher He went on stage in place of Sheng Ning. Chi Ye had just bowed to the audience below, drawing waves of screams and excitement.
Teacher He walked on stage and said with a smile, “Wow, that song 《Huo Yuanjia》 just now made the whole venue feel ignited by this song.”
“So at this moment… everyone’s so enthusiastic, Chi Chi, how about giving a greeting to all the enthusiastic audience friends here?”
As he spoke, Teacher He smilingly stepped aside and gestured to Chi Ye with his hand.
Chi Ye picked up the microphone, thought for a moment, and said, “Hello everyone, I’m singer Chi Ye.”
Clap clap clap.
Thunderous applause.
After the applause died down a bit, Teacher He asked, “I was just in the audience, didn’t dare to blink my eyes, afraid to miss any exciting moment. We saw that Chi Chi, for your first time on the 《Singer》 stage, you sang a new song…”
“I saw many audience members and backstage guests were puzzled by this song’s style… There didn’t seem to be similar works before. What style do you think this is?”
Hearing this, everyone looked at Chi Ye, because this style was indeed something no one had encountered before, too… too unique.
It’s like ancient style… but not quite, it has more depth and elements of pop music than ancient style. Say it’s not ancient style… yet it has such strong Eastern ancient charm, grand and majestic.
Hard to distinguish.
Chi Ye heard this, thought for two seconds, and said, “Compared to ancient style, I prefer to call it Chinese style.”
“Chinese style?”
The live audience was stunned, and backstage was instantly taken aback too.
“Chinese style… that description fits.”
Little Tan Wang couldn’t help nodding: “Indeed, it has a strong flavor of Chinese culture.”
“…No, is this a new genre?”
Other people’s attention was on different aspects.
Styles described as “what style” generally only appear when establishing a new school.
There were songs close to the 《Huo Yuanjia》 style before, like 《Bridge of Fate》 which is very similar, but the flavor is a bit different, and no one ever defined it, let alone fused so perfectly and cleverly.
Yes, the composition and arrangement of 《Huo Yuanjia》 is practically the pinnacle of Chinese style, starting with Chinese big drum, ending with Western and electronic music, textbook-level smoothness.
So turning back, doesn’t that mean Chi Ye this time is “establishing a new school”?!
Teacher Na, Hua Yichen and others had expressions of utter disbelief, feeling absurd and fantastical — buddy, what were you, a small card, a year ago, and now you’re establishing a new school?!
Don’t admit it, this Chinese style, no way, we absolutely won’t admit it!
On stage.
Teacher He isn’t an insider, not too clear on the meaning of this “new term.” After Chi Ye answered this question, he simply asked a few more, and finally cued the promotion: “The audience is very enthusiastic, introduce your new song for us?”
Chi Ye praised inwardly.
This is Teacher He, so good at handling things. Chi Ye hadn’t even started plugging, and he brought it up himself!
Hmm… if you were a bit later, I would’ve done it myself!
“Um… 《Huo Yuanjia》 is an experimental Chinese style track from my new album… Also, it’s the theme song for the 《Jingwu》 movie, which might release in this Spring Festival slot… I’m not sure, everyone pay more attention.”
“Ahhh!!”
“Attention! Attention!”
“Hu Ye is so excellent it’s unfamiliar, new album already doing innovative experimental tracks?”
“Hurry and release the new album, we’ve worn in 《Reboot》 already!”
“Suggest Yue Na continue squeezing Hu Ye, so we can hear good works!”
“???”
The “public judges” below were very enthusiastic, Jin Sui was equally excited — the more enthusiastic the people around, the more excited she got.
“Good, good… not bad, not bad.”
She nodded inexplicably.
Sister Shang next to her was puzzled: “What’s not bad? What’s good?”
“Um… Has Xia Xia and Chi Ye gotten together or not?! Can you tell me?” She asked persistently again, promising: “Don’t worry, I guarantee I won’t tell anyone!”
“Things Shang Youshu knows, few insiders know!”
But outsiders will all know.
She blinked her eyes, waiting quietly for Jin Sui’s “response,” but didn’t get Jin Sui’s response, instead the director suddenly cut to their shot.
Whoa!
The live audience was stunned for a second, then instantly erupted.
“It’s Sister Shang?”
“Caught the fairy alive!”
“Sister Shang was actually hiding in the audience?”
“Done for, now Hu Ye’s gonna ride the wave again!”
Experienced Little Flower fans wailed.
And they weren’t wrong, because the moment Shang Youshu saw the camera turn to her, her mind blanked for a second, then she instinctively raised the “Chi Ye go for it” support sign.
As for the “Xiang Tiamo go for it” in her other hand, she hid it away.
Um… Between big gossip and her idol, she still chose her big gossip friend…
Of course, it also had to do with Chi Ye’s live just now.
Nothing else, she really liked this song’s style.
Felt really awesome.
#Shang Youshu《Singer》 live supports Chi Ye#
#Shang Youshu suspected in love#
Several hot search terms shot up the hot search list.
The agent far overseas, upon receiving this message, instantly went dark before the eyes and shrieked miserably: “Shang Youshu!! You troublemaker!! When will you ever give me some peace!?”
…
Meanwhile.
Chi Ye didn’t know Sister Shang had embarrassed herself for the Nth time downstairs, after all it was routine, even if he knew it wouldn’t be surprising.
Here, he finished his performance, exited the stage, and returned to the 《Singer》 backstage.
Passing the doorway, he happened to lock eyes with Sheng Ning who had “retreated to avoid him” earlier.
They looked at each other, and Chi Ye grinned.
“…”
Sheng Ning expressionless, turned and entered the lounge.
What are you smug about?
On the other side.
The atmosphere backstage was a bit weird at the moment.
Teacher Na, Hua Yichen and others had strange expressions, very unwilling to praise Chi Ye, but with that song and that track just now, not praising would make them seem too trash… all industry big stars, can’t tell good from bad?
So when Chi Ye returned, their faces showed extremely abstract expressions — trying to squeeze out a smile but not quite, mouths saying “wow… too strong” “awesome” “done for, how to compete in Singer now, all monsters,” but voices sounding low.
In short, fake smiles with stiff faces, grunting and deflating look, just like little wives bullied but “forced” to say it felt good.
Chi Ye felt everyone didn’t need to be like this, if you’re gonna be tough, be tough all the way, how’d it turn into role playing?
He returned to his seat, and the others’ gazes also turned to him.
Sister Qianzi wanted to speak but hesitated, but seeing so many people around, she held back and didn’t speak, though her pair of sapphire eyes kept glancing at Chi Ye.
Fancia was very surprised, hemmed and hawed for a long time, until Chi Ye got a bit impatient and started thinking how to extract “language skills” from her…
But language isn’t an entertainment skill, he was also having a headache now, keep touching?
If really no choice, then he’d have to keep touching her.
As for his “opponent,” Xiang Tiamo, her expression had turned serious… because she was Chi Ye’s “challenge” opponent, if she lost the PK to Chi Ye today, she’d be “eliminated.”
Though Mango definitely wouldn’t let her “go,” there’d be various revival matches, but… this would be too embarrassing, right?
No way… should be impossible…
This was also in other people’s minds.
Fancia glanced at Xiang Tiamo, then at Chi Ye, highlighting a post-00s loving the drama and not minding more chaos, couldn’t hide anything.
— Xiang Tiamo to be eliminated?!
Um, whether eliminated or not, this guest who’s “the same” as Flower Underpants and them… doesn’t seem the same, even a bit “aloof.”
But whatever.
She had already gained confidence in China now, in 《Singer》, she actually didn’t think much of any of them now… Xiang Tiamo half maybe.
Xiang Tiamo can’t do it, then she’d take this first place.
Thinking this, the fourth singer Hua Yichen took the stage, followed by the fifth, sixth…
But honestly, because of Chi Ye’s unexpected performance and Xiang Tiamo’s “explosive” “life-or-death battle,” whether stage live performance or topic degree, they obviously drew most people’s attention.
The singers who came after probably knew this too, so they performed just okay, standard.
Until Shi Jinwei took the stage, Sister Qianzi whose competitive spirit was overflowing, live delivered one of her representative works, her high-pitched pliers voice roaring, heating up the scene again.
She should be the best live performer today so far besides Chi Ye and Xiang Tiamo.
“If you don’t bring a new song, you can’t beat me.”
Back backstage, Sister Qianzi finally seized the chance, leaned to Chi Ye’s ear and whispered quickly.
Chi Ye: “?”
Sister Qianzi smugly glanced at Teacher Shi who seemed very nervous, clutching hands and deep breathing nonstop, then laughed: “Your little… eh, what’s your relationship with her anyway?”
“Anyway, I’m gonna top her, haha.”
Chi Ye: “…Go for it.”
“Hm?”
Sister Qianzi was stunned, not understanding why Chi Ye said that.
Actually she and Chi Ye this episode had taken big advantages — because per 《Singer》 rules, singers from the first four episodes can’t sing their representative works.
In other words, tests singers’ arrangement and singing skill more.
From the fifth episode, with challenge/attack format added, everyone can freely choose topics.
So Chi Ye came at this time, because first four episodes couldn’t pull out new songs.
So Sister Qianzi came at this time, because she could sing her representative work.
So… Teacher Shi’s first four episodes were noteworthy but never got good rankings, best was around fourth or fifth.
But this time, she also had a “new song.”
When Teacher Shi who seemed unnoticed by everyone from start to finish took the stage, when the prelude started, when the lyricist and composer appeared, everyone erupted.
— 《Devil from Heaven》
— Lyric Writing: Chi Ye, Composition: Chi Ye.
— Arrangement: Chi Ye.
— Singing: Shi Daifu.
“Had a beautiful nightmare at night”
“Want to wake up but can’t resist the heartbeat”
“In the dream you’re a bottomless black hole”
“I’m powerless to resist the weightlessness”
“…”
Teacher Shi’s classic singing style, Chi Ye-level stable live, and explosively great lyrics and melody, everyone was stunned.
Fusion of rock elements and electronic effects, exquisitely masterful melody, and explosive quality arrangement throughout, chorus high-pitched to scalp-tingling numbness.
“You took my heart away away away”
“My head is blown away away away”
“You’re the legendary devil from heaven”
“You took my heart away away away away away away away”
“…”
“You wrote this?!”
Sister Qianzi was stunned, mouth agape, looking at Shi Daifu who was now the only one on stage, feeling like she was completely different from the one downstairs.
Also…
You not only made a track like 《Huo Yuanjia》 this time, but also wrote 《Devil from Heaven》 for Shi Daifu?!
Buddy, others come to 《Singer》 for competition, you’re here to wreck the place?!
Doing this makes all of us look like trash, okay!
“OMG…”
Teacher Na, Hua Yichen, even Xiang Tiamo, Fancia and the two overseas singers, all covered their mouths.
Teacher Na and Hua Yichen were utterly baffled, how did Chi Ye do it… is he really that talented?
This level of live divine song, just smashed out like that?
They thought they’d been shocked enough today, but didn’t expect there was another one waiting behind.
As for Xiang Tiamo and Fancia… no need to say more, because the chorus of 《Devil from Heaven》 has large segments of English, and… this song is truly female singers’ “favorite”!
— Lyrics mostly they don’t understand, but this track… who can resist it?
Honestly, for them, this was even more likable than Chi Ye’s pioneering Chinese style today.
Yes… like.
This is a walking genius!
Fancia had sneaked over, poking Chi Ye with broken Chinese: “You, you made?”
Chi Ye puzzled: “Ah? Yeah.”
“You… you invite… brother?”
Using phone tablet real-time translation: “I want to find you, collaborate.”
Chi Ye: “…”
Collaborate what, queue up, is it your turn, just collaborate!
Foreigners are so annoying!
Sister Qianzi reacted too, inwardly spat, but kept a straight face.
Seeing the camera pass, she stared straight ahead, taking advantage of being closer to Chi Ye, stealthily bumped her butt to “squeeze out” the other.
Fancia: “?”
Chi Ye: “?”
Sister Qianzi face unchanged staring forward, then “inadvertently” looked at Chi Ye.
But found Chi Ye had been staring at her.
“…”
The two stared at each other, Sister Qianzi meeting Chi Ye’s beautiful eyes, opened her mouth, actually… a bit unable to speak.
For a moment, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
