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Chapter 146 received rave reviews.

When Zhao Heng concluded at the hotel that Xu Xiao had produced another representative work, Xu Xiao's fans were also immersed in the melody.

Actually, when fans opened the music player and listened to the intro of "Crazy for Love," they were confused.

[Was this really written by Yang Du for Xiao Xiao?]

Is he serious? Or is he just busy working on his album and trying to brush Xiaoxiao off? Something doesn't feel right.

Those most familiar with Xu Xiao's style are naturally her fans, so this sense of unfamiliarity is also the strongest.

But then I thought about it again and realized that I was overthinking it.

After all, Xiaoxiao is one of the four little divas in the Chinese music scene. If she doesn't like a song, she won't sing it.

Since she accepted the collaboration on this single and it was officially released online today, it must have been a well-thought-out decision and she was serious about it.

Some more knowledgeable fans came up with a guess:

Could this song, "Crazy for Love," which sounds quite different from other songs, be an experimental track by Xiaoxiao?

It's worth noting that from the time Xu Xiao was photographed visiting Qiuniu Studio to the release of her single, the entire process took only about two weeks.

According to the usual process, when a rising star releases a single, the process from project initiation, song selection, arrangement, recording, production to post-production and promotion is rarely rushed.

Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that it was due to his collaboration with Yang Du.

As is well known, Yang Du is as famous as his talent and ability as he is for his ridiculously high work efficiency.

Actually, his talent was already evident when he debuted last May with his first production, "Flammable and Explosive," which was released online within 72 hours.

Then, we produced "Swallowtail Butterfly" for Tao Cheng, which is expected to sell over 1000 million copies. From the project's inception to the album's release, it only took four months.

In contrast, Tang You, who also announced her second album plans, has just finished recording and moved into post-production.

With this in mind, the fans continued listening to the song.

As the melody of the verse slowly unfolds, new worries resurface.

[Isn't the melody of this song a bit too bland? Xiaoxiao's singing skills can't be showcased at all.]

"I want to ask you if you dare to love me the way you said you would—"

When the chorus finally came on, the fans breathed a sigh of relief.

On the one hand, the melody of "Crazy for Love" is naturally catchy and pleasant to listen to, which they like.

On the other hand, when everyone heard the long-awaited high note, even though the high note was handled very restrainedly, it still gave fans a strange sense of reassurance.

This feeling is like Lunar New Year's Eve. Although I've been complaining that the Spring Festival Gala is getting more and more boring, if we don't air it, I always feel like something is missing.

Five minutes later, most fans had listened to the entire new song, and the sentiment among the fans had completely shifted.

[Excellent music!]

Yang Du really has some talent; he actually unearthed a completely new side of Xiao Xiao. I never knew Xiao Xiao could sing such soothing love songs so well!

Fans are celebrating, and music critics and professional media in the industry are also following up.

The very next morning, the authoritative domestic music magazine "Popular Music" gave it extremely high praise.

"Xu Xiao did something that surprised many people in 'Crazy for Love': she almost abandoned her signature techniques from the past."

You'll find that not only is the style of "Crazy for Love" completely different from the style of her previous four albums, but even Xu Xiao's singing style is the same.

This shift in singing style, more accurately, is a de-technical approach to singing.

We must acknowledge that when a technically skilled singer chooses to de-emphasize technical expression, she will inevitably face a problem: once the technical vocal techniques are stripped away, what will remain in her voice to move the audience?

In "Crazy for Love", Xu Xiao's answer is sincerity.

That's why "Crazy for Love" sounds very simple, yet very moving.

But what's even more touching is that Xu Xiao, as a mature singer who has already developed her own singing style, has completed the transformation from showcasing herself to serving the songs.

This undoubtedly greatly expands a singer's artistic boundaries, paving the way for a longer and more sustainable path.

Another major media outlet, Music Weekly, focused more attention on Yang Du, the newly minted gold medal producer.

Music Weekly's review was very direct, starting with a barrage of praise.

"From Tao Cheng's 'Bubble' to Xu Xiao's 'Crazy for Love,' both songs adopt a minimalist arrangement style."

Interestingly, Tao Cheng's album "Swallowtail Butterfly" showcases a transformation and explosion from stillness to movement.

In "Crazy for Love," Xu Xiao's performance transitions from dynamic to static, revealing a restrained and introspective quality, returning to the delicate and moving essence of her voice.

Returning to the arrangement of "Crazy for Love," it is well known that the simpler the arrangement, the easier it is for the listener to focus on the melody itself and the singer's performance, and naturally, the higher the requirements for the singer's singing skills.

This is somewhat similar to an audience going to a movie theater to watch a film.

If it's a big-budget special effects blockbuster, then a slightly weaker plot is acceptable, because the audience will feel it's worth the ticket price just for the breathtaking special effects.

However, if it's a feature film without special effects, with a weak plot or one that can't stand up to scrutiny, then it's a disaster.

Now, Yang Du is using minimalist arrangement to showcase the excellence and sophistication of the melody of "Crazy for Love".

It's no exaggeration to say that the entire song exudes a natural, unadorned beauty, like a lotus emerging from clear water.

Of course, there were also dissenting voices. Music critic [Vinyl Guru] believed that Xu Xiao's stylistic transformation this time was commendable, but personally, he felt that the song "Crazy for Love" was more suitable to be performed by Tao Cheng, who was originally a singer of urban love songs.

Someone used a secondary account to give that comment a hard thumbs down.

Compared to the lengthy discussions in music magazines and by music critics, netizens' comments are much more emotional and direct.

The lyrics, which sound like a question, are actually a plea and a plea to stay (heartbroken).

"I didn't realize it before, but after hearing what you said, I suddenly feel a pang of heartache."

I used to think Xu Xiao's songs were too noisy and only suitable for singing loudly in karaoke. But "Crazy for Love" is truly amazing, and I've become a fan.

[It sounds great!]

[Xu Xiao has finally released a song that I can sing too, haha.]

—"Sister, listen to me, this song is actually not simple. The pitch in the chorus is also quite something."

"Really! I didn't even notice until you told me. I tried it and my voice cracked. But it didn't sound that difficult at all."

"Damn it, don't underestimate Xiaoxiao's strength!"

[People in middle age tend to enjoy listening to sad love songs to reminisce about the past. I wonder if Xu Xiao could sing more of these.]

I'm also infatuated with love, falling for someone who will never reciprocate.

—"I'm going to be obsessed with money!"

"I don't want to be crazy in love. The pain of love is so intense, I don't even want to think about how I got through each second."