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[CFCS] Chapter 171
Arc 12.9 - Life of Music
Translated by guilty
Jing Yang picked an emotional classic song. This song requires a high level of vocal technique and ability. The most important question was whether he could sing an old song, which everyone has heard a million times, while still evoking memories and eliciting emotional responses from the audience.
Jing Yang was the second-to-last performer on the stage. The screen background and lighting changed to a retro-looking style when he was transported to the center of the stage by the elevator platform. Jing Yang immediately entered the song's emotions.
The first thought that comes to the minds of the audience under the stage and the public watching the live broadcast when they watch Jing Yang on the stage was, ‘This is such a gentle and graceful man’. It's extremely uncommon to come across a man with skin as translucent as suet jade. Because his facial features were so beautiful, the audience kept staring at him, almost forgetting to pay attention to the song.
Jing Yang took two strides forward once the prelude ended. Many of the girls in the audience throbbed because of the grace he radiated between his actions and gestures. There are also some men who are drawn and couldn't help being attracted to him.
Gu Mang glanced at Jing Yang, who had no restraint and exuded charm from the moment he stepped onto the stage. While he was pleased that the person on the stage was his, he was also upset that so many people were watching him.
Jing Yang sang the first sentence, and the audience's tense emotions were instantly comforted by his cool and soothing voice, which sounded like a lovely spring pouring through their heart.
This was the so-called 'opening one's mouth and making everyone kneel.' The first sentence has already piqued people's interest, directing their attention away from his face and into the emotions evoked by the song.
As time went on, more and more listeners closed their eyes. They weren't just hearing it with their ears; they were feeling it with their hearts as well.
Memories are like old images, appearing one by one in the audience's minds. Because everyone has had a unique life experience, the image that emerges in their minds is different. However, the feeling that causes people's eyes to become moist is remarkably similar.
Gu Mang and the other two judges were both music industry giants. They were also veterans who have heard and sang many songs, so evoking their emotions was quite difficult. Because of their professionalism, they put more emphasis on every particular technique and skill during the singing process.
However, Jing Yang's singing voice was extremely contagious, making it difficult to remain unmoved. It's also easy to make people lose focus or wait for him to make blunders or do something bad. But, after all, the veteran is a veteran. They are always serious, paying attention to Jing Yang's singing abilities, even as they feel the emotion he gives them.
Due to some delays, Liu Hang did not arrive with Ji Xiao in the afternoon, but he arrived shortly before Ji Xiao entered the stage and stayed with him in Ji Xiao's lounge. Together, they watched the live broadcast on the TV screen.
Liu Hang's heart began to beat faster as Jing Yang took the stage. The person he had always loved, now standing on the stage so charmingly, he felt that he loved him even more deeply.
Liu Hang had been so engrossed in Jing Yang that he had lost track of his surroundings, including Ji Xiao, who sat next to him. His eyes were captivated, and his mind imagined Jing Yang was singing for him, and memories from their past flashed through his mind. In those memories, there are disappointments, joys, frustrated tears, and happy smiling faces.
Liu Hang believed that the story described in the lyrics and the artistry displayed in the song accurately described their experiences. Jing Yang sang this song, and he felt it must be sung to memorialize their story. He even had the impression that Jing Yang must still have feelings for him, since if he didn't, he wouldn't be able to sing with such sincerity. Such thoughts gave him more hope for the future.
Not to mention that Jing Yang picked this song by random. Even if he does decide to perform this song, it would have nothing to do with Liu Hang.
So there must be some reason for classics to become classics. This song was written about the varied feelings that many people felt when they reflected on the past. When combined with Jing Yang's good vocal abilities and talent to evoke emotions in others, it was not only Liu Hang who believed that this song was performed just for themselves, but all the audiences as well.
If you had to name someone who hasn't been moved by Jing Yang's singing, it's Ji Xiao. He's also the only one who focuses solely on Jing Yang’s technique. Because he is the only one who harbors more ill thoughts about Jing Yang than anyone else and couldn’t wait for Jing Yang to make mistakes.
Ji Xiao's mood worsens as Jing Yang sings better. Singing is almost the only thing Ji Xiao is certain he can beat Chu Yang at. But, just when he thought he could defeat Chu Yang by singing, it broke into powder and was swept away by the wind out of nowhere.
Ji Xiao had not expected Chu Yang to be able to sing at this level in such a short amount of time. He squeezed his fists tightly, consoling himself in his heart. He had to believe he could sing better than Chu Yang.
Jing Yang's performance has come to an end. However, many people are still engrossed in music and do not want to leave that overwhelming sensation behind. After all the music had stopped and the lights had turned on, it was still incredibly silent, with no sound at all.
Originally, the host had to wait for the cheers to subside down before he took the stage and thanked the audience. The applause, however, never came, and the crew had to take the stage first to bring the audience back to reality.
The host stood beside Jing Yang and said, "Chu Yang, the fourth contestant, has finished singing. I believe the audience has yet to recover. Hello everyone, I'd like to hear your thoughts. What do you think about his performance?"
The audience, which had been brought back to reality by the host's call, erupted in applause. "Good!!"
Although the clapping for Jing Yang was a little late, the audience was so enthralled by his performance that they continued to applaud him for a long time.
"All right, all right," the host, who had been waiting for the applause to end, had to raise his hand to keep the audience from clapping.
The female judge on Gu Mang's left side, Zhang Lanxin, was the first to make a statement, "First of all, the vocal abilities are excellent; there are no errors, the timbre is excellent, and the appeal is great. It's not like a rookie singer at all, it's better than many professional singers, and it's impossible to criticize."
"Your singing abilities are just outstanding." Qi Huan, the male judge at Gu Mang's right, commented. "When you sing, you use your words, your pronunciation, and your breath very well. Since not every syllable has to be sung really clearly, it is a good technique. The placement of ambiguity must be vague, but the degree of vagueness can be difficult to grasp at times, and the sound transmission is particularly challenging in this song, yet you handled the details flawlessly."
Zhang Lanxin said with a nod, “I believe his most powerful feature is not his singing abilities, but a type of power that causes people to unconsciously forget whether he is singing well or not. People can't help but become entirely absorbed in the emotion evoked by the music. To be able to achieve this is a huge accomplishment for a singer. Because when we listen to music, we are listening to the emotions that it evokes in us, and this is what it means to enjoy music.”
The host exclaimed, "The two judges have very high evaluation on Chu Yang. This should be the first candidate to receive such a high compliment in the first round since this competition began. However, there is someone who is notorious for being harsh with singers, and he has remained silent until now. Is he pleased with Chu Yang's performance or unsatisfied with it?"
"I believe these two were very excited and forgot to leave me a few phrases. They said everything I wanted to say. So, it's not that I don't want to speak, but there's nothing else to say." Gu Mang spoke into the microphone.
Because of Gu Mang's remark, everyone laughed, and the other two judges rose in hurry and bowed to apologize to Gu Mang. Gu Mang is their senior, and the senior claimed that they had stolen what he wanted to say. Whether it's true or not, they have to appear apologetic. Since the trio was being so amusing, the audience laughed even harder
After laughing, the host said, "Then the three judges, please give your points!"
Gu Mang gave the highest score of ten right away, and the audience erupted in applause.
The other two judges were planning to give nine points, but Gu Mang unexpectedly gave a ten, and they couldn't offer a worse score than Gu Mang. Because, if they give a lower score than Gu Mang, who has long been known for his strictness, doesn't that imply that they dropped the score on purpose?
As a result, the other two judges also gave ten points, and the audience applauded even more when they saw three tens. Their astonishment was understandable. However, those in the crowd who are unable to hear the details and skills sigh at Jing Yang's vocal prowess.
"Wow!" Even the host was taken aback. "There were three ten-pointers in the first round. This is the first time something like this has happened in our competition. This is also the three judges' approval of Chu Yang's strength. I'm sure the other contestants are feeling a lot of pressure right now. But, you don't have to be worried since, until all of the contestants have completed singing, there will still be online voting. We still don't know who will finish top in the first round. OK! Now, please welcome the final contestant, Ji Xiao!"
Ji Xiao's breathing grew more difficult as he saw Jing Yang had scored three ten points in the lounge. He picked songs that are not in his usual style. So he knew in his heart that he wouldn't be able to match Jing Yang's high score.
However, the host's words gave him some comfort. If his online vote is higher than Jing Yang's, he might still surpass Jing Yang at the end of the first round.
Ji Xiao's tense palms were sweating, while Liu Hang had yet to recover on one side. Ji Xiao turned to face him, knowing that Liu Hang was probably watching Jing Yang and became stunned, but this is not the time to be angry; all he can do is hold his breath and push Liu Hang.
Liu Hang abruptly regained his composure. When he noticed the stage was empty, he remembered that Ji Xiao would take the stage next.
Ji Xiao was hugged, patted, and soothed by Liu Hang. "Don't be worried; you'll be able to perform normally and sing well."
"You...," Ji Xiao paused before asking what he wanted to ask. "Do you wish I could beat Chu Yang?"
Liu Hang paused for a moment before responding, "Of course, you only have two years, and your chances in the future are much lower than his, so I hope you can win this time."
Ji Xiao was pleased with the speed and content of his answers, and he felt more at ease. After taking a deep breath with a determination to sing well, he strode out of the lounge, ready to perform on stage.
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