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Chapter 172 The Second PK

"As we all know, it is rare for a single to be a collaboration between two or more singers in the music industry. Apart from practical reasons such as their status, the most important reason is that if not handled properly, their voices can easily clash."

This situation simply does not exist in "I Don't Want to Grow Up".

Tao Cheng's powerful vocals, Jiang Yan's ethereal quality, and Xu Xiao's high notes and harmonies are much like the violins, violas, and cellos in a string section—each playing its role, complementing each other to create a stunning effect where 1+1+1>3!

Rather than focusing on the vocal brilliance, many music critics have concentrated on the most crucial classical elements of "I Don't Want to Grow Up".

Popular Music magazine directly called "I Don't Want to Grow Up" a textbook example of classical pop music, accurately finding the delicate balance between classical and pop music.

He wrote on Weibo: "————It is particularly worth mentioning that the classical pop music on the market is usually used as an embellishment, with a classical melody played in the intro or a chant added in the interlude."

If you really look into it, these classical elements don't actually have much to do with the verses and choruses; they're just part of the arrangement, like pruning and beautifying the branches and leaves.

Yang Du's technique was more skillful and professional.

He uses the same sighing motif throughout the intro, chorus, and interlude. These three different sections use the same base, only the way they are presented is different each time.

The intro is presented as is, the chorus is accompanied by vocals, and the interlude is disassembled and transformed.

This method of using motifs throughout the composition is undoubtedly superior in its fundamental approach.

Music Weekly, however, focuses more on the classical melody itself.

"The only regret is that such a stunning melodic motif only lasts for eight bars and is placed in a pop song, which is truly a pity."

I can't help but look forward to seeing what a moving scene it would be if Yang Du could calm down and properly develop this sighing motif into a classical movement, or even a symphony!

If Music Weekly had commented on Yang Du in the past, Yang Du's fans would have readily offered their support, but this time they are overwhelmingly opposed.

No, no, no, are you kidding me? If Yang Du were to write classical music, what would we listen to? It's fine as it is now.

"—That's right, writing some classical pop music occasionally is enough; classical music is still a bit too highbrow for the masses."

"No, you're really putting on an act when I say you're fat. I know you've already exhausted all your energy in those eight short sections."

"Hehe, whatever the attribute is upstairs, there's no need to identify it."

[So the best part of "I Don't Want to Grow Up" actually has classical elements? No wonder it felt so sophisticated when I listened to it just now.]

—"Yes, yes, and the interlude in the middle, you can tell it's the string section, it's so moving."

—"And Xu Xiao's harmonies in the chorus are absolutely amazing."

Everyone's talking about how amazing the melody is, but am I the only one focusing on the lyrics? I started crying while listening to it. I don't want to grow up either; growing up is so painful. I have to go to work every day, and I have to work overtime for free. And my boss keeps making empty promises... Waaaaah (crying)

—"Waaaaah +1, I wish I could stay young forever and be carefree forever."

"I really sympathize with them. My current salary is not enough to live on at all, and I rely entirely on the help of a kind couple."

—"Hugs! May I ask who that kind couple is?"

1. "My parents".

"Holy crap, hahaha, this is the first time in my life I've heard someone describe 'living off one's parents' in such a refreshing and elegant way."

"What a kind couple! I'm completely dependent on them for support."

Don't even mention it. When I was in school, I looked forward to growing up every day. But now that I'm actually grown up, I realize that student life was so much better. All I had to do was study and didn't have to worry about anything else.

[Who can argue with that? Before, my worries were mostly about being late or not knowing how to do a problem. Now, my worries are endless and varied. I don't want to grow up!]

Snapped!

A wine glass was smashed on the floor, shards of glass flew everywhere, and red wine was spilled all over the floor.

"Isn't Jiang Yinglan supposed to be a senior figure in the academic world? Isn't she said to have profound knowledge and experience? How come she couldn't even beat a mere kid?"

In Yun Ge's vice president's office, Ding Xuhui angrily slammed his fist on the sofa: "Useless! If I were her, losing to a young person at my age, how could I ever face anyone? I'd just find a block of tofu and smash my head against it!"

He irritably loosened his tie, then came up with a brilliant idea: "What do you think the chances are that Jiang Yinglan will kill herself by hitting her head against a wall? Then public opinion will condemn Yang Du, and he'll definitely be ruined. After all, he's the one who drove her to her death—"

"Mr. Ding, there's absolutely no way that's possible." Seeing that Ding Xuhui's words were getting more and more outrageous, the secretary gritted her teeth and interrupted his fantasy.

"Then give it a bad review! Contact all the music critics and tell them to give me a bad review. I have plenty of money!"

The secretary said cautiously, "But, Mr. Ding, what if the reviews are overwhelmingly negative—"

"Shut up! I gave it a bad review, so it's a bad review. At least it makes me feel better. I don't care what Yang Du thinks, whether he'll scoff or not, or whether he'll remain steadfast in his Daoist resolve!"

The secretary was speechless, because she was now in a very awkward situation.

The story begins with the public relations efforts by music critics when "Life is Like Summer Flowers" and "Moonlight" were released simultaneously on February 22.

At that time, public relations was actually divided into two parts.

Part of it was targeted at Yang Du, resulting in lower scores and negative reviews for "Life is Like Summer Flowers".

Part of it is aimed at Tang You, giving "Moonlight" extra points and positive reviews.

Everything was going smoothly until the end. Although "Moonlight" lost, its critical reception was not so good.

After all, so many music reviews praised the difficulty, significance, and artistic height of "Moonlight Sonata's" fusion of classical and popular elements, which made even casual listeners feel that it was no easy feat, earning it a lot of positive impressions and sympathy.

However, man proposes, God disposes.

Just a few days later, Yang Du pulled out a classical pop song, collaborated with two young divas, and made it a household name thanks to Jin Shi's promotion.

The most outrageous thing is that "I Don't Want to Grow Up," which was produced hastily, is surprisingly of high quality.

Okay, okay, that's good now.

Music critics who had previously been lobbied by Yun Ge were now put on the spot.

Give "I Don't Want to Grow Up" and "Moonlight" similar scores. Even the general public can tell which one is better. Now, putting them on the same level would be a slap in the face. What about our reputation?

No, no, absolutely not.

Giving a low score would be even more unreasonable.

When people see this, they will doubt whether you, as a music critic, are a professional, whether you have good taste or just a grotesque sense of ugliness.

Therefore, these music critics, caught in a dilemma, had no choice but to reluctantly give "I Don't Want to Grow Up" a fair score, at least higher than "Moonlight," even if it was just to maintain their professionalism and reputation.

This leads to a very surreal reality: the current reviews for "I Don't Want to Grow Up" are not only good, but ridiculously good. In fact, because these critics are so eager to prove their innocence and demonstrate their professionalism, the ratings have become artificially inflated.

It really proves the old saying: "To lift a stone only to drop it on one's own foot."

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