Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

Chapter 296 is all about taking down the veterans.

"You can still hear the flaws."

"Of course, since it has been processed."

Meng Han and Lin Puyan were chatting enthusiastically about Yu Weixin's new song on set. Both of them wore old-fashioned glasses and had their hair neatly parted, making them look like teachers from that era at first glance...

No matter how advanced the technology is now, it's impossible to completely transform one person's voice into another's; there will always be imperfections.

They can hear the flaws; after all, they are veterans in the music industry, and the difference between vocals and synthesized sounds is quite noticeable upon close listening.

However, these minor audio flaws in "Light Years Away" do not detract from the listening experience.

After all, this is a sci-fi themed song, so the electronic music can be used as a technological embellishment, and it doesn't sound out of place at all.

"Although the voice is fake, it matches the song very well. If someone else sang it, the effect would be much worse."

In their headphones, Deng Shigang sang the first line of the song: "Feel the fingertips resting on my hair, how time freezes in an instant."

"These lyrical images are really not something that can be used in ordinary songs. They are not the usual sweet nothings, but a kind of transgression of the laws of physics."

This kind of romance only holds true when placed within the context of science fiction songs.

Lin Puyan sings folk songs, so he pays more attention to the lyrics, but Meng Han has been focusing on the melody. The opening accompaniment is very restrained, with a deep bass track supporting the vocals, like a story told under the starry sky.

He really likes this style. If Deng Shi really exists, then this person's style should be more about music than lyrics, and they should have a lot in common.

The verses progress slowly, like a spaceship gliding into boundless darkness, followed by a sudden tightening of the tempo in the pre-chorus section.

Fate brought us together outside of the chaotic world.
Fate, however, decreed that we should fall in love amidst hardship.

The lyrics are like a science fiction poem, connecting a grand cosmic narrative with extreme personal emotions.

This is no longer the typical love song, but an epic love story destined to be a tragedy in terms of time and space.

"It feels like it would be perfect to make a movie. Isn't that what foreigners love to watch?"

Lin Puyan could even picture the scene: the male and female protagonists gazing at each other through protective masks inside a spaceship on the verge of disintegration, with the flames of an explosion and a dazzling starry sky behind them...

"Don't interrupt."

This melody is clearly building up energy. Meng Han remembers the first two songs of this native character. She is particularly good at explosive high notes. The second high note in "Bubble" is amazing.

"Perhaps the future is light-years away."
I am willing to wait for you in the unknown.

As the melody begins to climb, the emotions surge like boiling water, and the vocals are infused with more power and a sense of struggle.

Meng Han could feel his breathing quicken, and a huge, tragic romantic premonition rose in his heart—it was the resonance of the music.

He knew something was coming.

The chorus is like a supernova explosion, a relentless outpouring of energy.

I never imagined I could go to such extremes for you.

"Without you, I wouldn't want to escape even if there were landslides and tsunamis."

The sound suddenly soared, extremely penetrating and explosive, with powerful drumbeats, surging bass, and gorgeous electronic harmonies crashing in like a tidal wave.

Meng Han immediately revealed a satisfied smile. The arrangement was brilliant, even better than he had imagined.

He felt a resonance in his chest, his eardrums vibrating, and the blood in his body seemed to be flowing faster...

"Is it really that serious? Getting this worked up just from listening to music?"

Lin Puyan turned around and saw that his old brother was flushed with excitement; he had really enjoyed listening to him.

As people reach middle age, their senses begin to decline, making it difficult to enjoy music, let alone for someone who is a musician.

The fact that the old man ate like this shows that the melody and arrangement of this song are quite sophisticated.

"You don't understand, this is a surprise born from the collision of musical inspirations."

Meng Han hummed the melody twice more, leaving only a pure, sensory experience washed over by the music: magnificent, sorrowful, romantic, and insane!
It would be great if he could play guitar for this song, strumming away amidst the dense drumbeats and accompaniment...

"When you encounter lyrics that are the most divine, it will be like this too."

In Meng Han's eyes, the arrangement of "Light Years Away" is absolutely divine, with a perfect blend of three-dimensional construction of cosmic soundscape and emotional tension.

Moreover, the fusion of Eastern and Western musical elements was refreshing for Meng Han.

The wall of distorted guitar sound in the previous section was clearly a powerful style of Western electronic music, but the piano and bass in the verse laid the groundwork for the Eastern aesthetic of blank space.

This is already quite an achievement, but Yu Wei is still pushing the boundaries. He seems to want this song to be more than just a "well-received" work.

There aren't many hit science fiction songs, and they're still relatively niche in the Chinese music scene. Everyone says they're good, but not many people have actually listened to them.

If this song only had excellent arrangement, it still wouldn't be easy for it to become popular. Then Meng Han discovered that Yu Wei's chorus achieved emotional release through leaps in the high register.

Don't underestimate the breakthrough in this minor key narrative. The chorus, "I never thought I could go so crazy for you," uses a repetitive-ascending design, making it very memorable.

The repetition of the same musical phrase three times in a row, with the pitch increasing each time, is precisely what this indigenous singer, Deng Shi, excels at.

When the song ends with the A4 high note "it doesn't matter at all," the auditory memory point is completely triggered, making the song "brainwashing."

This is a musical work that combines artistry and popularity, receiving both critical acclaim and commercial success. Yu Wei is truly versatile...

"Seriously, don't you think it's weird?"

Lin Puyan paused for a moment, then said, "Logically speaking, the personal style of a virtual character is not fixed; whatever the song is like, that's what his style is."

"But this Deng Shi, every song she sings perfectly matches her personal style." Simply put, if the songs come first and the singers are created out of thin air, then different songs should correspond to different singers.

The current situation is more like the singer came first, and then the three songs came out, which is why the style has remained consistent.

In other words, before writing each song, Yu Wei would simulate the most suitable person to sing it.

This is insane...

Having lived for nearly fifty years, Lin Puyan had never seen anything so outrageous. Who would have the time to tailor-make a song for a non-existent person?

Meng Han didn't speak, but thought of her long-standing worries.

Yu Wei recently started dating and won an award, and he thought the kid's mental state had improved, but now it seems that it might have completely deteriorated...

Has it gotten to the point of writing songs for imaginary friends?
This matter is too complicated, and he doesn't dare to speak carelessly. Yu Wei's reputation is too great now, and if it gets out, it could easily cause turmoil. He can only dig it out by himself.

Yu Wei has been kind to Meng Lei's family and is also a close friend of his despite their age difference, so he must be taken seriously!

"You were so excited just now, why are you so quiet now?" Lin Puyan patted Meng Han on the shoulder. "By the way, who do you think will win this group?"

"It must be Deng Shi."

Without even thinking, Meng Han knew that if "Light Years Away" lost, then the competition was definitely rigged, and he would definitely post a rant about it on Weibo.

Three people, three songs, three styles. Shen Yutong's "Sea of ​​Poetry" discusses poetry, but it has a strong science fiction flavor. The high-dimensional perspective is quite amazing.

However, the emotional resonance is noticeably lacking; after all, it's difficult for a person to resonate with a cosmic observer...

Xiang Huaixue chose a theme song from a classic science fiction movie. It doesn't contain much science fiction content on its own, but rather takes a nostalgic and relatable approach.

The indigenous singer perfectly combines the strengths of the other two. "Light Years Away" has both science fiction elements and emotional resonance, making it naturally superior.

"So who do you think will be eliminated?"

Lin Puyan already had his own judgment; he just wanted to compare his answer with Meng Han's to see if they thought the same thing.

"I feel that Xiaoxue has gone far away."

Xiang Huaixue was invited by Meng Han to participate in Yu Wei's competition, and his evaluation was very objective.

The song she chose fit the "science fiction" theme of the competition, but it just didn't suit her and didn't showcase her singing skills.

It sounds nice, of course, but it doesn't leave much of an impression after listening to it.

In terms of sci-fi impact, she is not as good as Xiao Shen's original work; in terms of emotional impact, she is not as good as Yu Wei's new song. She is not superior at all.

On the other hand, Shen Yutong's new song, although it is not as good as "Light Years Away", has made a difference, and netizens can listen to the two songs alternately.

Actually, Xiang Huaixue sang better than Shen Yutong, but song competitions aren't about numbers; netizens vote based on their ears.

In a situation where there is one dominant force and many strong contenders, the most appealing player is not the second strongest, but rather someone who is different from the dominant force. This is the essence of the three-way elimination round.

Lin Puyan clearly thought the same thing, and upon hearing this, he let out a long sigh.

Who would have thought that a highly capable veteran would be ousted by two juniors?

Before the competition, many people were even expecting the seniors to defeat the indigenous singers, but they couldn't even beat the younger ones in their group.

As a fellow veteran singer, Lin Puyan felt a rare sense of shared sorrow, as if his generation was truly about to be wiped out...

"Alright, these are the only two capable young players."

Those who don't know might think the entertainment industry is teeming with new talent, but actually, the two most outstanding ones are already here.

Xiang Huaixue didn't actually lose to Shen Yutong; she was just completely overwhelmed by Yu Wei's song, and her advantages weren't shown.

Yu Wei was too ruthless...

Yu Wei is a seasoned killer; he holds back when dealing with his peers, using a combination of kindness and severity to encourage and supervise, without undermining the confidence of young people.

There's a limit to seniority; losing one makes room for younger people. He doesn't hold back when he beats the old guys; he's ruthless every time.

"really."

Lin Puyan has a deep understanding of this. Back then, Chen Ping ruthlessly suppressed young people, and no one could stand out. Now this kid is turning the tables and targeting the veterans.

"Good news, you're next."

Meng Han pointed to the classroom that had already been decorated and the group of extras dressed in school uniforms, "It's Teacher Wang's turn to get beaten up."

Next up is the famous scene of hitting the teacher, kissing the school beauty, and burning the curtains; fire extinguishers are all ready on set.

Lin Puyan stole a glance at Yu Wei, who was wearing a white shirt, and subconsciously swallowed.

He initially thought that since this was just a movie shoot, Yu Wei wouldn't actually do it, but after analyzing it just now, he realized that this kid was targeting the veterans, and he had just walked right into the line of fire.
Others suffer attacks in the arts, but he truly takes a beating; others are targeted by songs, but he takes a punch.

Can that be the same?

"You really want to see me get beaten up?"

Meng Han was practically grinning from ear to ear. On one hand, he was obviously gloating, and on the other hand, it was good for Yu Wei to vent his frustrations since he was in such a bad mental state.

Old Lin's disgraceful behavior deserves to be punished, and Yu Wei's actions can be seen as revenge for the many colleagues he offended...

So, is it legal for someone with mental health issues to assault another person?

Then Yu Weizhen is truly invincible.

(End of this chapter)