novelraw Chapter 49 The Battle for Advancement Spots!
Chapter 49 The Battle for Advancement Spots!
"sunny".
That's the name of the song.
However, everyone who listens to the whole song feels a bittersweet feeling.
Where in this song is there a sunny day?
From "The Disappearing Rainy Day" to "The Rain Gradually Heavier Than I Could See You Anymore" and then to "The Wind Gradually Blows the Distance Far Away".
The whole song is about rain, the whole song is about wind.
"I think I'll feel better when the weather clears up."
The so-called sunny day is nothing more than a summer in my memory that I can never go back to, a beauty that only exists in the filter of nostalgia, while reality is a long, seemingly endless rain.
That casual "goodbye" is the unfinished ending of so many people's youth.
......
On the mentor's seat.
Brother Li exclaimed, "That voice... it's absolutely amazing. This kind of song is actually very difficult to sing. If you try too hard, it sounds pretentious; if you don't try hard enough, it sounds bland. But he got the balance just right. His voice completely controlled this song."
Shen Ming pushed up his glasses, his tone tinged with disbelief, "Not only that, Brother Li, have you noticed? This kid's creative ability is ridiculously strong! From the first episode's 'The Lone Warrior,' a passionate battle song, to the second episode's 'Red-Clad Lament' with its traditional Chinese opera style, and now this delicate and nuanced 'Sunny Day.'"
Shen Ming counted on his fingers, "These three styles are vastly different and completely unrelated. But putting everything else aside, any one of these three songs, if placed on any established singer's album, would be an absolute hit, a masterpiece that could sustain them for a lifetime! He actually submitted three of them in one competition?"
Han Xuening nodded in agreement, "Yes, he has really brought so many surprises. I can't even imagine how many other good things he has in his head."
Hearing the praise from the mentors around her, Ye Lan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a subtle smile.
......
A corner of the audience seats.
Zhou Xuan sat in her seat, no longer caring about maintaining a composed expression.
She gripped the voting device for scoring contestants tightly in her hand.
As the heiress of Tianyue Entertainment, she has seen a lot of the world and heard even more great songs.
But today, she was completely stunned.
If her previous song "Red-Clad Ladies" only surprised her and made her feel a sense of appreciation for talent and an urge to poach her, then this song "Sunny Day" was the last straw that broke the camel's back.
It directly broke through Zhou Xuan's psychological defenses.
"This song...this song..." Zhou Xuan murmured to herself, her eyes gleaming with a possessive light. "Lin Zhixing, you've successfully caught my attention! You must be mine!!"
I want it!
We are determined to win!
The female artist next to her said, "It sounds so good, Sister Xuan, this is amazing. I feel like I've just experienced another heartbreak."
"Indeed," Zhou Xuan said. "It's not just her good voice, but more importantly, her songwriting ability is too strong. The way she approaches writing lyrics, the direction of the melodies, is simply genius."
"This song is definitely going to be a hit."
Looking at the audience shouting wildly around him, Chen Xi said confidently.
......
Xia Xue leaned back in the large chair, tilted her head back slightly, and closed her eyes.
She was still savoring the lingering charm of the song she had just heard.
A moment later, she opened her eyes, looked at the close-up of the young man on the big screen, and exclaimed, "This Lin Zhixing is truly a treasure trove. You can never dig enough out of him, and there are always surprises waiting for you."
She knew very well that this episode was going to be a hit.
It's not just because of the cruel competition format, but also because of the song "Sunny Day".
This song has terrifying potential to become a hit; it will definitely be a hit everywhere, and it will also push the show "The Voice of China" to a new peak of popularity.
"It exploded! It completely exploded!"
......
The players' lounge backstage.
The area in front of Ye Lan's team was now in an uproar.
"Ahhhhh!"
Watching Lin Zhixing finish bowing on the screen, Chen Xi covered her face with her hands, screaming excitedly, "That's so cool!!! How can Brother Zhixing be so handsome!"
Song Zixuan also said softly, "This song is really good, Brother Lin is so talented."
Gu Qingzhou sighed and shook her head: "I'm convinced. Utterly convinced."
Not far away, the other contestants in Group D had various expressions.
Jiang Mubai sat on the sofa with a bitter smile on his face.
"The loss was not unjust."
"Why did Heaven create both Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang?" Jiang Mubai sighed softly.
Zhang Xianyu stared at the screen, his eyes blazing with jealousy.
"Why...why is it always him who gets to steal the spotlight?"
He was unwilling to accept it, he was really unwilling to accept it!
Media judges' panel.
Several of the judges are also well-known composers and producers in the industry.
After listening to "Sunny Day," the group looked at each other in bewilderment.
A composer with long hair couldn't help but ask his friend, "Old Li, love songs are your specialty, but honestly, could you write a song like this?"
The man called Old Li rolled his eyes and retorted, "What about you? Are you sure you can do it?"
The two looked at each other and smiled helplessly.
They are professionals, so they understand the value of this.
What a load of rubbish!
Those in their line of work all know what's going on.
Songs of this caliber are extremely rare and hard to come by.
Don't even mention being able to write a few songs. If you can write just one song like this in your lifetime, you'll be awesome for life!
"Holy crap, that's awesome."
A young music critic in the back row exclaimed in a low voice, "An original song that immediately became a hit? Is Lin Zhixing a monster?"
Everyone felt that Lin Zhixing was the undisputed winner of Group D!
In a corner of the audience, Zhou Xuan tightly gripped the scoring device.
"I'm definitely going to advance now," she said confidently.
However, just when everyone thought the dust had settled and they were preparing to welcome the new king to the throne, an unexpected event occurred.
on the stage.
The host walked onto the stage: "Great! Thank you Lin Zhixing for the wonderful performance! This song 'Sunny Day' truly made us feel like we were back in our youthful days!"
He paused, then continued, "Next comes the most exciting, and also the most brutal, scoring stage!"
"First, please have our 50 media judges score us!"
The numbers on the big screen started to jump.
Everyone was focused on that number, hoping for a high score.
After all, the quality of this song is undeniable.
however.
"stop!"
At the host's command, the numbers froze.
Media reviewer score: 82.5 points!
"Whoosh—"
The entire audience erupted in uproar!
"What? 82.5?"
"Am I seeing things? How could it be so low?!"
"This is outrageous! That guy who sang so cheesyly just now got 88 points, and this 'Sunny Day' only gets 82.5?"
"There's something fishy going on! There's definitely something fishy going on!"
"Are those music critics deaf? What's wrong with this song? If they don't want their ears, they can donate them to someone in need!"
Zhou Xuan was so angry that she threw her light stick on the ground, yelling, "These blind people! Don't they know how to score?!"
The audience was outraged, with many standing up to protest and shouting insults at the media section.
On the mentors' panel, Ye Lan's face instantly darkened, and she coldly swept her gaze toward the media section.
Shen Ming and Li Ge looked at each other in disbelief.
The betting odds are way too obvious! Their greed is absolutely disgusting!
This is going to ruin Lin Zhixing!
In the media section.
Many judges kept their heads down, pretending to record data or straighten their clothes, not daring to look at the menacing gazes around them.
Especially those music critics who received red envelopes from Xinghuang or were commissioned by Xinghuang, were now feeling extremely uneasy, with sweat beading on their foreheads.
They were suffering too.
Is this song good?
Of course it sounds good!
Is this a good performance?
Impeccable!
If I were to rate it honestly, this would definitely be above 95 points!
But... they had no choice!
You take someone's money and do their bidding.
Xinghuang Entertainment is one of the four major entertainment companies in China, possessing enormous resources and influence.
If they offend Xinghuang, how will these small media outlets and music critics survive in the future?
"Giving it 80 points or higher is already the most lenient thing we can do..." A music critic wiped his sweat and comforted himself, "At least it didn't fail, so it's not too bad."
Lin Zhixing on the stage looked at the score, but his expression did not change much.
So it really happened? It's the work of capital.
"Please be patient! Please keep quiet!"
The host wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly tried to control the situation.
"Media judges have their professional considerations, and we respect the choices of each judge!"
"But! The game isn't over yet!"
"Lin Zhixing's fate is still in the hands of the 500 audience members present!"
"Media ratings account for 40%, while public ratings account for 60%! The opinions of public reviewers are equally crucial!"
"Next, please have the 500 audience members score us!"
The numbers on the big screen started jumping again!
This time, the situation is completely different.
The score rose faster than ever before, like it was on a rocket, with the red bars shooting upwards!
That represented the anger of the 500 audience members, their recognition of good music, and their fight against the shady dealings!
"stop!"
At the host's command, the numbers froze.
A gasp of surprise erupted from the audience, followed by deafening cheers!
Public jury score: 99 points!
Holy crap!
"99?! I didn't see that wrong, did I?!"
"That's way too much!"
"The best of the game! Absolutely the best of the game!"
"Lin Zhixing is awesome! The audience has discerning eyes!"
"Well deserved! I voted for all of them! I wish I could have cast ten votes!"
The host took a deep breath. "Alright! Both scores are now available!"
"Lin Zhixing's final score is—"
"92.4 points!"
The host excitedly announced:
"Lin Zhixing won by a mere 0.1 points—"
"A comeback against all odds! Advancing to the finals!!!"