Starting with Super Girl, he began to train the Chinese entertainment industry.

Chapter 64: My song is quite depressing, isn't it?

"Please welcome Li Yuchun, 'Please Cha Cha'!"

This song is an adaptation of Jassica Jay's dance track "Chilly cha cha," originally sung by Wang Peirong from Rock Records.

The song itself is very simple and not difficult; the focus is more on the singer's performance on stage.

As the finals approach, Li Yuchun's song selection has indeed become increasingly sophisticated.

This piece of music suits her perfectly.

If singers of similar styles like He Jie and Huang Yali were to encounter Li Yuchun performing this song, there really wouldn't be much they could do.

But Jane Zhang doesn't play by the rules at all...

No matter how you change, I'll only give you a piece of my mind!
After the performance began.

Li Yuchun started by performing a dance, and even pulled He Jie to join in.

After dancing for a while, He Jie left the stage.

Li Yuchun stood in front of the microphone stand, gripped the microphone tightly, and began her enthusiastic performance.

The fans in the stands were thrilled and cheered enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, the fans watched the corn frolicking with indifference, saying, "Tch, if your singing isn't good enough, you can make up for it with dancing. A singer still needs to have some talent to go far!"

……

Li Yuchun's voice is weak, with a narrow vocal range and a lack of emotional impact. Her high notes are particularly poor, and her voice always sounds pale whenever she needs to convey emotion.

There's a word that describes her: a very plain voice.

It refers to those whose voices are of average quality and do not possess the vocal qualities necessary for an excellent singer.

Therefore, overall, it can be described as bland and uninteresting, failing to capture the infectious energy that dance music should have—dance is dance, and singing is singing, without organically combining the two.

But the corn plants really like it.

That's strange!
Can't I just hear something nice?!
At that moment, after the music stopped, two excited fans rushed onto the stage, presented two bouquets of flowers and a necklace, and smiled happily.

Hei Nan: "Overall, it's pleasing to the eye, like a gardenia in bloom, but I also have a suggestion, which is that you need to strengthen the thickness of your midrange."

Actually, Hei Nan's comments are quite cunning.

He only said it "looks" very good, yes, just look... As for hearing, he only gave one piece of advice.

If you pay close attention, you'll notice the hidden meaning in his words.

Xia Qing and He Jiong also gave their comments, but while they were full of praise, they didn't dare to go too far.

After all, Jane Zhang will be appearing later, and if the praise is too outrageous, then when it comes to Jane Zhang herself, there will be no words to describe it.

……

Li Xiang: "Thank you, Li Yuchun. Next, please welcome Zhang Liangying to perform 'When You Are Old,' which is also an original song."

Wang Han: "Please welcome Zhang Liangying!"

"Wow, another original song."

"The true god has arrived."

"Let Li Yuchun and her fans see what real strength is."

"Even the song titles are more poetic than Li Yuchun's."

"Something's not right. The song title sounds weird. Is it going to be another song that makes me want to cry? Ahhh, Liangying's mom, you're so mean..."

at the same time.

In many families, parents almost simultaneously remind their children: "Sit up straight, watch carefully, learn from her. Look at how Zhang Liangying is filial to her parents! Just look at the song title, it's so filial..."

Zhang Guiying, who lives far away in Chengdu, did not go to play mahjong tonight. Instead, she invited several relatives to her home to watch the live broadcast.

Uncle: "Liang Ying's song 'When You Are Old,' it wouldn't be written for you, would it, Yingzi?"

Guiying: "I don't know, it shouldn't be, she didn't tell me either."

Grandpa: "Sigh, how could I tell you in advance? Otherwise, there would be no surprise."

Aunt: "Haha, that makes sense. Auntie, don't cry later, Liangying's song should be very touching."

Guiying: "I won't cry, how could I possibly cry?"

……

Zhang Liangying wore a simple and plain dress as usual tonight, and Shen Qing styled her hair in a pretty yet slightly casual way, which was perfect for tonight's song.

Her entire makeup gave off a very comfortable feeling.

Whether they are longtime fans or casual viewers who have recently joined the live broadcast through CCTV's lens, no one in front of the TV can bring themselves to dislike Liangying.

Many people are even attracted to her.

On a stage full of tomboyish young men with blond hair, who wouldn't be surprised if a gentle, quiet, beautiful, and talented girl suddenly appeared?

To some extent, the tomboys also contributed to Zhang Liangying's success!
The camera zoomed in on Jane Zhang's face, and music began to play.

The song begins with the chirping of cicadas and the rustling of wind through wheat fields, simulating a rural scene, before guitar accompaniment joins in.

A light, soothing, and tranquil scent wafts over you.

When you are old

"Hair has turned white"

Feeling drowsy and lethargic

After the first three lines were sung, countless middle-aged and elderly people suddenly smiled knowingly and looked at their spouses or friends beside them.

These three simple sentences touched the hearts of the audience.

Zhang Liangying's voice seems to have a magical quality; its soft, gentle, and warm tone directly touches people's most tender hearts through her appearance.

When you are old

"I can't walk anymore."

"Nap by the fire, reminiscing about youth."

"..."

After three more lines were sung, the image of an old man appeared before his eyes—beside the fireplace, an elderly man with gray hair drowsily reminiscing about his youth. Shen Qing didn't know how many people would feel sad upon hearing this, but he would.

As the beautiful voice sang, the images of his deceased grandparents seemed to reappear before his eyes, and Shen Qing felt a lump in his throat.

As a child, Shen Qing experienced many scenes from the lyrics.

I remember that winter nights were very cold, and my grandparents would sit by the stove with Shen Qing while he did his homework, roasting sweet potatoes for him.

But all of that is in the past.

We can never go back to the way things were.

Now, Shen Qing's parents are getting old, and their temples are turning gray, making her even more saddened.

At the same time~
Many of the audience members around Shen Qing were also pursing their lips, and some girls who were easily moved to tears already had red eyes.

in front of the TV.

People are waiting for the next sentence!
"Zhang Liangying is going to make us cry. Just these six lines, I've already prepared tissues, my nose is so sore."

"Don't use your emotions as a weapon to kill, Liangying!!!"

"My eyes were swollen from crying last week, and I'll probably cry them again tonight."

"Although it's very painful, I just want to hear it."

……

Liangying closed her eyes and began singing the chorus.

How many loved your moments of glad grace?

"I admire your beauty, whether feigned or genuine."

"Only one person still loves your devout soul."

I love the wrinkles on your aging face.

"..."

After singing the first verse, Zhang Liangying put down the microphone and looked towards the band, where a familiar young man was standing.

At this moment, Shen Qing sat on a high stool, holding a harmonica in both hands, and played a melodious tune that captivated the heart.

This solo is just as captivating as the suona, brimming with vicissitudes and emotion.

Whether in the audience or in front of the television, many people were stunned, a silent emotion spreading through their bodies.

The director switched the camera to Shen Qing.

This is the first time Shen Qing has appeared so clearly on camera, her eyes closed as she plays the flute with deep emotion; I wonder how many women will be unable to sleep all night.

This harmonica interlude lasts for 30 seconds.

The camera focused on Shen Qing for ten seconds, then cut to the audience, judges, Zhang Liangying, and other contestants.

As you can see, everyone has a complicated expression.

This is yet another song that successfully makes you emo~.

"Shen Qing, it must be another song written by Shen Qing! Look at the harmonica he plays, the emotions in the melody are so intense, no one but the author could play this damn flavor."

"I really want to strangle Shen Qing! Three songs in a row that make me want to cry!"

"I reckon 'When You Are Old' will be on CCTV again tomorrow, and Liangying will be praised again. That's great."

"CCTV? I feel like it could even be on the Spring Festival Gala."

"..."

Even after Shen Qing's harmonica solo ended, Liang Ying's singing remained moving.

How many loved your moments of glad grace?

"I admire your beauty, whether feigned or genuine."

"Only one person still loves your devout soul."

I love the wrinkles on your aging face.

By this point, the song had been sung twice and 2 minutes and 50 seconds had passed. The three judges thought the song was over and all stood up to applaud.

Faced with such an excellent original song, no one can remain calm.

But at this very moment~
Jane Zhang sang a cappella again.

When I'm old

I really hope so.

This song is for you.

……

Although "When You Are Old" is not as emotionally intense as "Father's Prose Poems," it is like a fine old wine, with a deep and lingering flavor.

The song is over.

The fans, who should have been cheering, were surprisingly different this time; they chose to applaud Zhang Liangying with quiet applause.

Someone wiped the corners of their eyes, gently wiping away the tears that had fallen.

now.

Xia Qing began her commentary before Wang Han and Li Xiang even took the stage.

"I'm sorry, I can't help but speak first, Liangying, you've moved me once again. I... when you sing this kind of song, it's like stabbing my heart with an emotional knife. I can't stand it at all. I wanted to cry after listening to just a few lines."

After speaking, Xia Qing wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her eyes red, and asked, "Liangying, is this song written for your mother? Was the composer your go-to composer, Shen Qing?"

The entire room fell silent, awaiting Zhang Liangying's answer.

During that last song, everyone was in an emo mood, and many people didn't understand who the song was actually written for!

Zhang Liangying: "Yes, Teacher Xia, this song is written for my mother... The lyrics are adapted by Shen Qing from a modern poem by the Irish poet Yeats, and the music is composed by himself."

Shen Qing was already sitting in the audience, calmly watching the stage, seemingly unmoved.

But actually, Shen Qing was somewhat satisfied, after all, he was the one who orchestrated the emo mood throughout the entire event—my song should be quite depressing, right?

(End of this chapter)