Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 287 Singer Episode 3 (14)

The third episode of "I Am a Singer" will air at 8 PM on the 19th...

Not only Shen Yan's fans, but many viewers already know that there will be a challenger singer in the third episode.

Wang Fazhan is one of the many viewers who don't know much about Shen Yan.

This is perfectly normal...

Not everyone pays attention to the entertainment industry…

His knowledge of celebrities was limited to those he had heard of, and he knew even fewer singers; he usually only listened to Faye Wong or Jacky Cheung's songs!

I never talk about the entertainment industry with anyone. I'd rather spend that time paying attention to the situation in the Middle East and having a discussion online. That would be much better.

He knew about "I Am a Singer" because he heard that Wong Ka Kui was eliminated in the second episode!
As a Beyond fan, he couldn't accept it...

Well, at least he considers himself a fan of Beyond.

In fact, most Beyond fans were just fans of Wong Ka Kui. Back then, pirated cassette tapes sold on the street had to include "Really Love You," "Glorious Years," and "The Earth" to sell. If you couldn't play Beyond's songs, you were considered "out of touch" when playing guitar.

In fact, after Ka-Kui's passing, the other three members also released quite a few albums...

Their later style leaned more towards the music Beyond truly wanted to make in their early days, a psychedelic rock influenced by Pink Floyd. Unfortunately, without Ka Kui, many felt Beyond lost its soul…

I don't listen to these songs at all...

As for Second Hand Rose being loudly driven off the stage by the audience during their performance commemorating Beyond…

That's so rock and roll!
If you're unhappy, you can certainly just kick them out.

Rock and roll is essentially about release, not about making people feel stifled under the guise of "respect".

Back to Wang's development...

Upon learning that Paul Wong had been eliminated, he developed a great interest in the show "I Am a Singer," so he spent Sunday night glued to the TV...

He wanted to see how the show would continue!

It started with Shen Yan filming, at the hotel…

A girl was showing Shen Yan's study when she turned on his computer...

At first, he thought this woman was very rude!
Until she called out, "Brother, what's the password?"

It's our boss's birthday!

'oh…'

Then, she actually turned on the computer!
The screen saver image flashed by, and the girl continued, "Let's see whose songs Yan-ge usually listens to!"

I opened the music player and checked my favorites. Wow: Phoenix Legend, Wang Sulong, Xu Song, Xu Liang…

Then Shen Yan finally appeared... drying his hair with a towel as he walked over...

Why are you listening to these things?

"Pop music is all about appealing to the general public's taste. Although they're called 'alternative,' their songs have a lot of online listens, so there's definitely something to learn from them." Shen Yan smiled, then introduced her to the camera: "This is my sister, Shen Li, a host on Hunan TV!"

The scene changes, showing shots of Huang Qishan, Yu Quan, and Qi Qin…

Next was the Broadcasting Building, a backstage interview. The camera first focused on Shen Yan, who was wearing a white hoodie and loose-fitting jeans. He looked very casual, but really handsome!
How did you come up with the idea for the show "I Am a Singer"?

Shen Yan was very frank: "It's based on talent shows... 'I Am a Singer' is essentially a competition between established singers, and in the end, a king of singers is chosen."

"Actually, I've always regretted not participating in a talent show... I'm confident in myself... I want to know if I can go through this kind of brutal competition! It's also a way to unleash my potential!"

"Which number would you like to go on stage?"

"The first one... Since it's a challenge, it has to be the first one!"

"Aren't you worried?"

"I'm here to challenge them, what do I have to worry about?"

...In "Wukong," Shen Yan referenced the stage design of "Pigeon"...

In terms of arrangement, the shakuhachi was added, creating a harmonious connection between the beginning and the end.

First, the tranquil atmosphere created by the electronic keyboard reflects the serene stillness of "the moon splashing across the Milky Way, the smoke and dust dissipating," immediately captivating the viewer.

The final, slowly approaching overtones are like ripples spreading across water.

The song ended, but my thoughts were stirred...

The later parts of the song also incorporated Sanskrit chants, yet it didn't feel out of place at all.

He incorporated elements of Peking Opera into his performance, but he couldn't actually sing the Qingyi (female role) style, so the choir sang it for him: "A graceful figure rises to the clouds with a flick of the sleeve."
He continued: Dispel the fog and see through the mortal world.

The choir continued singing: I bow my head and see you wandering the world~
Shen Yan gathered his strength and unleashed his ultimate attack: Unrestrained and arrogant, he shattered the heavens...

The word "霄" was sung so powerfully it truly shook the heavens!
The singers backstage all gaped open...

They were clearly shocked!

Chen Yufan: "This is the old male singing style... I heard this guy studied with teacher He Saifei for a while..."

Hu Haiquan: "You can sing like this in a short period of time?"

"They're talented!"

Qi Qin also asked the person next to him, "Who is this kid? How is he so amazing?"

Li Rui introduced him: "His name is Shen Yan, a very talented new generation singer-songwriter..."

"Singer-songwriter?"

"Yes, he wrote and composed this song himself, and I heard that he also rearranged the music for the song he performed on stage this time..."

"awesome!"

In the third episode, everyone's performance was rather average. Huang Qishan sang an English song, "I Will Always Love You," Yu Quan sang "Old Boy," and Qi Qin sang "Zhang San's Song"...

Replacement singer Yang Zongwei sang Wang Fei's "Self-Restraint"...

When the final results were announced, Yang Zongwei's "Self-Restraint" ranked eighth and was eliminated!
How embarrassing! I just filled a spot and I'm already eliminated...

The number one spot goes to Shen Yan's "Wukong"!
"Having won first place, let me say a few words of thanks..."

Shen Yan was very dissatisfied: "...This medal, which reeks of industrial heavy metal, doesn't offer any other benefits? At least add some business opportunities, like having me read out sponsorship announcements or something..."

After making a sarcastic remark, Shen Yan smiled and said, "I'm quite satisfied with my performance today. During rehearsals, I almost couldn't belt out the line 'Tread on the Heavenly Void'... Luckily, nothing went wrong during the actual performance..."

Have you chosen the song for the next performance?

"Yes, I'll sing a traditional opera... one that I adapted!"

……

After watching the program, Wang Fazhan immediately turned on his computer, went to Weibo, and tried to search for Shen Yan…

Then I saw that #ShenYan'sWukongIsNumberOne# had already topped the trending searches!
A bunch of people commented: Awesome!
Impressive!

'First place is well-deserved!'

Then a bunch of music critics posted their reviews, the first sentence of which was, "It's well-deserved that 'Wukong' took first place..."

"As soon as the music started, the sound of the shakuhachi elevated the entire stage, instantly captivating the audience. The subsequent singing incorporated various vocal styles, including traditional opera singing, and even added Buddhist chants, yet it all felt completely natural. Such creativity is truly amazing!"

'Shen Yan's arrangement skills are absolutely top-notch. The original version of "Wukong" was already amazing, but I didn't expect the new arrangement to go even further... The song's structure, from the confusion of "seeing mountains as not mountains, as people, ghosts, or monsters," to the clear-headed realization that "seeing mountains as mountains again," truly embodies self-awareness!'

A one-sentence review: Unrestrained and arrogant, shattering the heavens!

After browsing for a while, I decided to check out Shen Yan's Weibo...

Shen Yan wrote: "The stage of 'Singer' is truly magical. Top-notch music equipment, top-notch music producers, and top-notch soundtracks are all at your disposal... As long as you want it, they can make it happen for you... This is truly a dream come true for a singer who genuinely loves to sing! Next, I will sing a few of my favorite songs... I hope everyone will enjoy them!"

Oh, and by the way, here's a reply: PS: Zhang Weiping is an idiot!
(End of this chapter)