bookrandom Chapter 136, Episode 2: The Birth of a Golden Melody
Chapter 136, Episode 2: The Birth of a Golden Melody
On stage, Zhao Yu's heartfelt performance continued.
"Unrelated to romance,"
I'll wait for your reply with my question.
A unique skill in suspending the brush.
The waves on the shore are layered.
What is the meaning of the word "love"?
No matter how I write it, it's wrong.
But I am the only one who lacks it.
Your lifelong understanding
......"
As the melody of "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion" slowly flows to its end, the accompaniment, like a surging tide, becomes increasingly passionate and stirring.
Zhao Yu was completely immersed in this musical feast, as if he had become one with the song.
At this moment, he poured all his emotions into every note and every lyric, infusing his soul into them. His voice was like a burning flame, rising ever higher with the support of the passionate accompaniment.
The emotions conveyed in the voice are like layers of ocean waves, one higher than the next, constantly pushing and sublimating, presenting the extreme emotions in the song to the audience without reservation, allowing people to truly feel the depth and sincerity of these emotions, immersing them in the music and making it difficult for them to extricate themselves.
Finally, the music gradually calmed down, as if the writer of the story had completed a masterpiece and gently put down his pen.
What remains is an endless aftertaste, drawing the listener into deep thought as the lingering melody resonates, recalling that beautiful yet sorrowful story. When the song ends, the studio falls silent.
The audience snapped out of their daze when all the stage lights came on. The next second, thunderous applause resounded throughout the entire studio.
"Thank you everyone!" Zhao Yu bowed slightly to the audience and the live broadcast camera.
Seeing how well Luo Li and Zhao Yu performed, Liu Xiang and Yun Ran couldn't help but feel surprised and flustered.
They hadn't expected that even without Xu Lin's help, Luo Li would still be able to create such an excellent work, and Zhao Yu's performance had also exceeded their expectations.
They exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a hint of worry.
The audience below the stage was like a boiling ocean, with shouts and cheers intertwined, echoing throughout the entire venue like thunder.
At this moment, the host, holding an envelope and beaming with smiles, stood in the center of the stage and loudly announced: "Now, I declare that the winner of this competition is—Zhao Yu!"
Zhao Yu's name echoed throughout the stadium, like the tolling of a victory bell.
On the big screen, Zhao Yu's votes soared like a rocket, far surpassing Du Ming's with an absolute crushing victory.
Du Ming stood to the side, forcing a smile, but the smile couldn't hide his disappointment and bitterness. He slowly extended his hand to Zhao Yu and said, "Congratulations, Zhao Yu, you deserve it."
Zhao Yu held Du Ming's hand tightly and said sincerely, "Thank you, Du Ming, you're great too."
However, both of them knew that the result of this match meant that Du Ming could only leave the stage with regret.
Wang Yang, the composer sitting in the audience, also looked very upset. He silently lowered his head. This failure was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.
As the fourth round of the traditional Chinese style themed competition began, the atmosphere on stage became increasingly tense.
Singers Ling Qiao and Chen Baihe are like two blooming flowers, each radiating their unique charm.
Ling Qiao wore a gorgeous ancient-style long dress with exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, looking like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting; Chen Baihe wore a simple yet elegant Hanfu, looking fresh and refined, like a girl next door.
Backstage, the diamond composer Yun Ran patted Ling Qiao on the shoulder and said confidently, "Xiao Qiao, I've put a lot of thought into this song. Just sing it with confidence, you'll definitely win."
Ling Qiao looked at Yun Ran gratefully and nodded vigorously. On the other side, Han Hong said to Chen Baihe somewhat nervously, "Baihe, just do your best, don't put too much pressure on yourself." Chen Baihe smiled and replied, "Teacher Han, I will do my best."
As the music began, Ling Qiao was like a graceful phoenix, her voice melodious and captivating, each note seemingly imbued with magic, perfectly capturing the emotions in the song Yun Ran had tailored for her.
Although Chen Baihe tried her best to sing, the songs Han Hong gave her were indeed slightly inferior in quality.
In the end, Ling Qiao won with an absolute advantage. Chen Baihe's eyes were filled with tears, but she tried hard not to let them fall. She smiled and bowed to Ling Qiao and the audience to express her gratitude, then turned and slowly walked off the stage.
Han Hong watched Chen Baihe's departing figure and sighed helplessly. He knew that due to his two failures, he would also have to leave the stage of "I Am a Composer".
The four competitions have finally come to an end, and now comes the most exciting moment—the audience judges begin voting to select the best song of the competition.
On the large screen on the stage, clips of various entries were continuously scrolling, and each song seemed to tell a story.
During the voting segment, the audience members raised their voting devices and cast their precious votes for "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" without hesitation.
Ultimately, "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" emerged victorious with an overwhelming number of votes, becoming the winning piece of the competition. The moment the host announced the results, the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.
Standing on the stage, Zhao Yu looked at the cheering audience and Luo Li's smiling face, and tears welled up in his eyes.
His mind was constantly filled with the struggles of the past decade or so. He had sacrificed so much to realize his dream of becoming a singer.
In the past, in order to learn how to write lyrics and compose music, he would stay up until the early hours of the morning every day, facing the cold piano and blank paper, practicing and creating again and again, but the songs he wrote were never recognized.
During his years at Brilliant Entertainment, he remained in a lukewarm state, and the company gradually lost confidence in him, even considering not renewing his contract this time.
He still remembers walking alone on the street after learning of the company's decision, looking at the bustling crowd, feeling lost and helpless.
He didn't know where his future lay, nor whether he should continue.
During that time, he almost fell into the abyss of despair. He had even bought a train ticket back to his hometown, intending to give up everything and return to that familiar yet unfamiliar place to live a peaceful and stable life.
However, just when he was at his most desperate, Luo Li appeared. She was like a ray of light shining into Zhao Yu's dark world; she was the first person to affirm him.
Through his collaboration with Luo Li, Zhao Yu rediscovered his love and confidence in music.
Today, they finally achieved success with the song "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion," which made Zhao Yu feel extremely gratified and excited.
At this moment, Zhao Yu's face was covered in an indistinguishable mixture of tears and sweat. He hugged Luo Li tightly, his voice trembling as he said, "Luo Li, thank you. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today."
Luo Li smiled and patted Zhao Yu on the back, saying, "Zhao Yu, this is the result of our joint efforts. We did it!"
He will carry this honor and emotion with him as he continues his journey in music, creating more brilliance of his own.