Huayu 2009: Who should we call the Heavenly King?

Backstage at Jiangsu TV's New Year's Eve concert.

The backstage area of ​​a large-scale gala is just as busy as a war zone. However, Shen Yan is an artist, and once his styling was done, he was completely free.

[Nazha: Yan-ge! Go for it! I'm waiting for you in front of the TV! You'll definitely be the coolest guy on the show! (｡‿｡)]

Upon seeing this text message, Shen Yan twitched the corner of his mouth.

【Thanks】

hum!

hum!

Another text message arrived.

[Zhang Junning: I'm in section C at the event. I'll do my best later, and we'll ring in the New Year together tonight!]

???

Shen Yan raised an eyebrow and quickly replied with a text message.

【real or fake? 】

[Zhang Junning: Guess]

It seems to be true; to be honest, this is a pleasant surprise.

Before long, Shen Yan's phone received a barrage of text messages from classmates, roommates, bandmates, family, and friends.

"Wow, you seem pretty calm about it."

David Tao walked into the waiting room with a smile and sat down next to her.

"I was originally going to share some of my experience with you, but it seems I don't need to now."

The two have been spending almost every day together these past two days, and David Tao's proposed adaptation failed.

Because Shen Yan proposed a more radical version.

A rock and rap version of "Black Orange".

The core of the adaptation was entirely controlled by Shen Yan, who restructured "Black Orange" by referring to the arrangement structure of No Party For Cao Dong's first album.

Yes.

Even music arrangement can be copied.

The famous song "Parting Sorrow" borrowed the arrangement framework from "Fireworks Fade Easily" and "Listening to the Rain at Night in a Small Building Outside the Mountain".

Shen Yan also moved.

However, he is transporting the future.

To maintain his "creative genius" persona, Shen Yan stayed up for two consecutive all-nighters. Was it easy for him?

"Actually, I can be nervous too."

Shen Yan put down his phone and suddenly blurted out a sentence.

"what?"

Clearly, David Tao didn't understand the joke.

"It's nothing, just kidding."

"That's a really lame joke," David Tao said, unfazed. He then added, "How about we go to Hong Kong together on February 7th?"

"It should be fine, I just need to report it to the company."

After just one collaboration, David Tao has already been "conquered" by Shen Yan. If there were enough time, he would have liked to invite Shen Yan to the Yanjing concert on January 3rd.

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

David Tao chuckled. He had a great time singing the newly arranged version of "Black Orange," but he wouldn't be able to sing it alone.

He can't reach the high notes now.

Shen Yan is different; the young man is a quirky genius who doesn't need any skill, he just toughs it out.

"Shen Yan, Shen Yan, prepare to go on stage!"

As he spoke, the director, wearing a name tag, rushed into the break room.

"They're here."

"David, I'll go on stage first."

Shen Yan waved and then followed the staff to the stage preparation area. He would be making his entrance using a retractable stage.

The staff were ready, and Shen Yan sat down at the piano on the retractable platform as instructed.

"Ready, passage three, lights in place, lift ready."

"Countdown 30 second."

A moment later, the announcer's voice came.

"Please welcome Shen Yan from the Blue and White Team."

This year, Jiangsu TV's New Year's Eve gala will follow the format of Japan's Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), dividing artists into two teams: "Blue and White" and "Red and Black." Viewers can vote for their favorite team via SMS during the live broadcast.

Suddenly, the stage lights dimmed and then came back on, revealing Shen Yan, dressed in a white shirt and blue jeans, in a close-up shot on the big screen.

There's no flamboyant styling, just a face that's flawless from every angle.

Gently pluck the piano keys.

Shen Yan tilted his head slightly and moved closer to the microphone.

"Without any warning"

Without a single worry,

You just appeared like this,

In my world…

Her clear and bright voice blended seamlessly with the piano music, without any deliberate display of skill or virtuosity, leaving only a gentle, story-telling quality.

Section C of the audience seating area.

As the camera zoomed in on her face, Zhang Junning's eyes shone with an astonishing brightness; it was this kind of feeling that made one's heart race uncontrollably.

You exist deep in my mind

In my dreams, in my heart

In my song…

"Sis, I knew I'd tell you."

In front of the television, Na Zha's eyes curved into crescent moons, his eyes filled with joy.

"Yan Ge sings very well."

"Fool!"

Nati blurted out a sentence in Uyghur.

"Sis, why are you yelling at me?"

Naza was very indignant and started cursing people for no reason, not even her older sister.

"I'm your sister, you can curse at me if you want!"

Not only did Nati scold her, but she also reached out and slapped her on the forehead.

My foolish sister, you probably don't even know what kind of person you've fallen for.

He sings well, is handsome, and talented. Na Ti isn't sure if Shen Yan will become famous after tonight, but he will definitely become famous in the future.

Even if she is confident in her sister's looks, a man like that will never lack female admirers.

I'm ignoring you!

Naza turned her face away in a huff, her gaze fixed firmly on the television screen once again.

"In my dreams, in my heart, in my songs."

As the last notes of the piano faded away.

One second, two seconds.

boom!

There was a two-second silence, followed by thunderous applause and screams.

At the same time, the host Li Xiang's voice rang out again.

"Next, please welcome David Tao from the Red and Blue Team, who will join Shen Yan in singing the new version of 'Black Orange'."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Yan picked up the electric guitar next to the piano and strode to the center of the stage. On the other side, David Tao, wearing a studded leather jacket, appeared on stage at the same time.

Two electric guitars, one clean and the other distorted and restless, collided in a brief solo performance.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

The powerful drumbeats instantly ignited the rhythm of the entire venue.

I'm feeling a little strange today.

But I can't explain why...

The first few lines are not much different from the original song, with its signature R&B style, but as the drumbeats get stronger, Shen Yan's voice enters.

Don't ask me why.

I want to say something, but I feel like I have nothing to say.

I only hate that I can't escape this prison...

One voice is high-pitched, the other is soft; two completely different voices collide on stage, creating a wonderful chemical reaction.

As the two guitars collide and rise to the top, pushing the distorted tone to its climax, the rap section suddenly erupts.

"All focal lengths were rendered useless by the flash."

What kind of hero do you want to be?

I think you're nothing more than a mercenary.

I just want to cry, I just want to cry, I just want to cry…

"Shen Yan, you made me cry, Shen Yan, you made me cry, you made me cry and cry and cry and cry and cry..."

Looking at Tao Jiji, who was completely out of control with his high, Shen Yan was instantly dumbfounded.

peat!

They're not following the rehearsal at all.

Actually, Shen Yan had a vague premonition when he was only halfway through the song.

David Tao sang too enthusiastically, jumping and dancing around, not only making random vocal transitions but also playing the guitar too casually. He was on the verge of losing control for the entire second half of the performance.

"I just want to cry, I just want to cry..."

Fortunately, Shen Yan had anticipated this and reacted extremely quickly, instantly catching up with the rhythm. After finishing the rap, he forcefully hit the high note, stabilizing the entire audience.

Backstage.

Chief director Yang Jinxing breathed a sigh of relief. The audience didn't catch Shen Yan's fleeting change in expression, but he saw it clearly in the control room.

He almost thought he was going to cause a live broadcast mishap just now.

Thankfully, the newcomer Shen Yan withstood this unexpected test.