Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

Chapter 121 "That Girl" and "The Special Person"

"Oh?" Tao Zi looked surprised. "Then, could it be... an original song by contestant Lin Mo?"

David Tao nodded, but Lin Mo said, "Actually, it should be said that it's a song that I wrote with Teacher David Tao this afternoon."

David Tao smiled, then held the microphone to his mouth: "I admit that I participated in the arrangement of this song, but the lyrics were all written by Lin Mo."

These words immediately caused an uproar at the scene!

The audience whispered among themselves: "A new song in half a day?"

"Really? David Tao and Lin Mo collaborated on a song? And they only participated in the arrangement?"

"That's incredible!"

On the judges' panel, Yuan Weiren, Zhang Yu, Zheng Jianguo, and Huang Yunling looked at each other, all seeing shock in each other's eyes.

They were completely unaware beforehand!

If Lin Mo's previous adaptation of Tank's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was merely an arrangement...

If you can create a completely new song in just half a day, that speed is still quite impressive.

Moreover, it's clear that David Tao is quite satisfied with this song.

Of course, Wang Weizhong, who was also a judge today, had a mysterious smile on his face.

All of this certainly didn't escape the eyes of him, the chief producer.

Tao Zi's face was also full of exaggerated surprise: "Wow! So it seems that the rumor that Lin Mo could compose a song with a certain pop star in three minutes is true?"

Lin Mo simply smiled without saying a word.

Seeing this, Tao Zi stopped asking questions and instead raised her voice: "Well then, audience members, you're in for a treat tonight! You'll be the first to hear the brand new collaborative work of these two talented creators!"

"So, what's the title of this song?"

Tao Zhe and Lin Mo exchanged a glance and spoke at the same time: "That Girl".

"That Girl?" Tao Zi repeated, her eyes lighting up. "I remember Lin Mo, you sang 'Girl' before, and now you're doing 'That Girl'—it seems you know it."

"The girl is very knowledgeable!"

A burst of good-natured laughter rang out.

"Next, let's enjoy 'That Girl' performed by our two performers!"

on the stage.

Lin Mo, holding a wooden guitar, sat on a bench with David Tao.

As soon as Lin Mo started playing, Tao Zhe spontaneously joined in: "Ugh ugh ugh ugh~"

Lin Mo felt somewhat helpless.

Damn it, they didn't mention this part during rehearsals.

Fortunately, it's not too out of place; in fact, it even matches somewhat.

Lin Mo's hands remained on the guitar as he brought his lips close to the microphone: "[hola! How have you been lately, hola! Long time no see! Are you busy today? I want to share with you a girl I met.]"

David Tao looked relaxed, snapping his fingers to the beat as he sang: "[What a coincidence, I also met a girl who makes me want to settle down. She has the most genuine smile and the most beautiful thoughts. She's a perfect girl.]"

This song was composed and sung by Taiwanese singers Crowd Lu and David Tao in 13.

It can be considered a collaborative work between two generations of R&B singers from Taiwan.

The song has a light and cheerful melody and a distinctive style.

When Lin Mo brought out this song in the afternoon, David Tao immediately fell in love with it.

Forget about whether it's stock or not, just sing this song!

Of course, as a well-known adaptation master in the Chinese music scene, David Tao also changed the whole song on a whim.

However, for David Tao, any version that is not officially performed is not considered the final version.

Fortunately, Lin Mo was mentally prepared.

It's always the same (analyzing my jokes seriously).

There seemed to be a kind of stubbornness (that no one should spoil her)...

Fortunately, although there was an impromptu "interlude" from David Tao during the performance, it was completed smoothly without any major incidents.

Judging from the audience's reaction, they were clearly attracted by this relaxed, casual, and somewhat playful singing style.

Actually, this song is quite good when heard live.

Moreover, David Tao's singing skills had not yet declined significantly at this time.

The lights came back on, and the host, Tao Zi, strode onto the stage, her face beaming with undisguised admiration: "Wow! What a wonderful song! Thank you, David Tao and Lin Mo, for the amazing performance!"

She turned to the judges' panel: "Teachers, do you have any comments?"

Tao Zi habitually let Yuan Weiren go first.

Teacher Xiaopang picked up the microphone, a smile of appreciation on his face: "Actually—there's not much to comment on. Everyone has witnessed Tao Zhe's ability to arrange and sing. As for Lin Mo's song, from a creative point of view, the melody is catchy and the lyrics are fresh and natural, making it very suitable for a duet between two people."

He paused, then changed the subject, looking at Lin Mo: "But I'm a little curious, Lin Mo, your song has a strong R&B style, why didn't you sing it in the second round?"

Are you planning to pay homage to David Tao by covering one of his songs in the second round?

Lin Mo picked up the microphone and replied half-jokingly, "Teacher Little Fatty, you have a good eye for people."

The audience and judges laughed. Yuan Weiren chuckled and handed the microphone to Wang Weizhong next to him.

As the executive producer, Wang Weizhong's comments focused more on the overall effect: "I think it's excellent."

"This song has both David Tao's signature R&B flavor and Lin Mo's own creative characteristics. It sounds very comfortable and is also very suitable for the atmosphere of the live performance."

More importantly, he looked at the excited audience below the stage and said, "If everyone likes it, that's the best compliment."

Next, we will proceed to the scoring stage.

With David Tao's support and the song's refreshing quality, the audience responded enthusiastically, and the judges barely hesitated.

Full marks, twenty points!

"Congratulations to Teacher David Tao and Lin Mo! They have achieved the highest score of 20 points in the first round of the competition!" Tao announced loudly, and the audience erupted in applause.

David Tao smiled and hugged Lin Mo. The two walked off the stage amidst applause, handing the stage over to the next group.

The guest performance segment continued, with the remaining contestants from the Super Idol contestants and their guest performers taking the stage one by one.

Pan Yuwen and Zhang Zhicheng performed the latter's classic song, "Three O'Clock in the Morning".

Lin Mo also likes this song, but the version he first heard was actually the one sung by Jing Boran.

They scored 18 points in this game.

The scores for the next three groups are as follows:

Hsieh Chen-ting and Chou Hui scored 18 points, Chou Ting-wei and Lin Chih-hsuan scored 19 points, and Lin Yu-chia and Chang Tung-liang scored 18 points.

It's clear that the judges gave very similar and high scores in the first round.

The original intention of inviting several popular celebrities was to boost the ratings.

The real competition will be in the second round of solo performances.

After a short break, host Tao Zi returned to the stage: "Welcome back! Next up is our second round of the evening—the R&B Challenge!"

"The five contestants will take the stage one by one, each performing an R&B song solo. This round, there will be no guest performers or anyone else to share the burden; it will be a complete showcase of their individual understanding, control, and performance skills!"

"The contestant with the lowest combined score from both rounds will unfortunately be eliminated in the top five!"

"First up is—Pan Yu-wen!"

Pan Yuwen chose David Tao's "Ordinary Friends," delivering a solid and reliable performance, ultimately earning 16 points.

Minute.

Hsieh Chen-ting took on the challenge of singing Khalil Fong's "Love Love Love".

However, being too young, he failed to capture the essence of the song and only scored 15 points.

Zhou Dingwei chose Wang Leehom's "The Sun and Moon in My Heart," and his performance was very well done, earning him 18 points.

Lin Youjia surprisingly chose the English R&B classic "I'm Yours," and the upbeat rhythm and his psychedelic vocals unexpectedly complemented each other, earning him 17 points.

Finally, it was Lin Mo's turn to win the highest score in the first round.

When Tao Zi called out his name, all eyes were once again on him.

Many audience members were even whispering among themselves, "Will he sing David Tao's songs?"

"Could it be another original work?"

"Lin Mo, after achieving a perfect score in the first round by collaborating with David Tao, what kind of R&B song will you bring us in the second round? Will it be a cover of David Tao's work as a tribute, or—"

Taozi paused, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, "Should we continue with original works?"

Lin Mo raised the microphone, looked at the camera, and his voice clearly resonated throughout the studio: "An original song, 'Special Person,' is dedicated to you in front of the screen."

"Special Person—" Tao Zi savored the song title, "Another title brimming with a story. Well then, the stage is yours!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tao Zi stepped back to the side of the stage.

On the judges' panel, Yuan Weiren and Zhang Yu looked at each other again, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

Moreover, David Tao, who was in the guest seat, also showed a very interested expression.

Youth is wonderful; youth is an inexhaustible source of energy.

Wang Weizhong once again sighed in his heart: Lin Mo is truly a monster-level talent.

On stage, Lin Mo stood in the center, empty-handed, holding a microphone stand, and then nodded slightly in the direction of the band members.

We can begin.

A prelude of strings, drums, piano, and bass flows out.

The melodious tune carries a restrained surge of emotion.

As soon as the intro started, David Tao raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing with admiration.

He felt that the string section of the song was complex, but cleverly designed.

That's genius.

Lin Mo lowered his eyes slightly and began to sing: "[To love someone may require generosity; if you only want to be loved, in the end there will be no dialogue, but there must be the true feelings between you and me—]"

Yuan Weiren, sitting on the judges' panel, was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He had been listening to Lin Mo sing since the beginning of the competition, but now he could tell that Lin Mo's singing style was different.

The vibrato in the middle and at the end of each sentence is excellent, giving the song a very peculiar feel.

It's like a feeling of deep affection mixed with a touch of caution and preciousness.

"Let's learn together in the years to come how many love stories last forever and how many love stories flow like a gentle stream."

On stage, the song had reached the first chorus.

Lin Mo's singing style has been slightly modified here.

The diaphragm exerted a slight force, resulting in that kind of spiky, trilled sound.

"We are special to each other, our devotion is unwavering, and we are deeply committed – this is a level of seriousness that is not common."

The chorus has a catchy melody and conveys sincere and passionate emotions.

Lin Mo's pronunciation and pronunciation of certain keywords are exquisite.

Zhang Yu, sitting on the judges' panel, couldn't help but feel a hint of envy as she watched Lin Mo perform with ease on stage.

What a gifted genius!

Not only is her creative ability terrifyingly strong, but her ability to switch between various singing styles is also truly a gift.

This kind of talent is what many singers dream of!

As the song progresses, the second verse and chorus feature richer string arrangements and a change in drum rhythm, with the overall emotion continuously building and rising.

However, Huang Yunling, who had been listening attentively, gradually began to have some different opinions.

At first, she thought it was a warm and beautiful love song.

But the more I listened, the more I realized.

Especially when combined with Lin Mo's slightly sighing treatment of certain sentence endings, and the recurring phrases in the lyrics such as "if only one day" and "there are countless possibilities in life," which carry a sense of assumption and uncertainty.

She suddenly felt that the emotional core of the song was not entirely a sweet promise.

Why does it sound like a farewell song?

Until Lin Mo sang the middle part on stage: "Sometimes we feel lonely, sometimes we fail, afraid of being eliminated, wanting to find someone who understands. And I have waited many times for the future. When will you come? In the sea of ​​people, you are always there, with you and my love."

After this section.

Music prodigy Huang Yunling became even more certain of her idea.

This is not just a simple sweet love song.

Moreover, the plot device is definitely a plus for the whole song.

JJ Lin is not the only "bridge-building master" in the Chinese music scene.

Khalil Fong also has a place.

Compared to his earlier original works, this song has a significantly greater sense of depth and complexity.

After the interlude, the music returns, all instruments join in, and the emotion reaches its climax.

"If I could only love one person for one day, and let every moment of that time go backward, and if there were countless possibilities in my life, you would be the special person I'm meant to meet."

After Lin Mo finished singing the last line, "Special Person," the music stopped.

He held the microphone in one hand, raised his slightly lowered eyes, and looked at the main camera.

The photographer also captured this moment, giving Lin Mo a close-up shot that lasted five seconds.

This face is so beautiful, you can never get tired of photographing it.

The applause from the audience, though late, arrived with great enthusiasm.

Tao Zi strode onto the stage and exclaimed, "He is indeed a special person, and his song is special. Thank you, Lin Mo, for bringing such an excellent piece. Now, I'll hand it over to the judges. Oh, wait a minute..."

Taozi noticed the band members raising their hands and said, "It seems our band members have something to say. Could a staff member hand them a microphone?"

The long-haired band teacher, who is also the show's music deputy director, said, "I have to say, Lin Mo's song 'Special Person' has a really great arrangement. I had a lot of fun playing it."

"Moreover, I feel that we didn't achieve the best effect from this song live."

"The demo version that Lin Mo played for us had a lot of mixing, which we couldn't reproduce live."

"Personally, I'm really looking forward to Lin Mo producing the studio version of this song as soon as possible. I'll definitely be the first to buy it and listen to it."

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