"Soaked in loneliness,
Laughing at my inability to promise..."
His unwillingness didn't mean he couldn't. As a professional singer, he needed to get into character faster than an actor.
During the second verse, Su Yu had entered a state of self-forgetfulness.
With his eyes slightly closed, he leaned into the microphone, his hands playing the keyboard.
His voice, imbued with an incredibly sorrowful atmosphere, enveloped him.
Like a trapped beast licking its wounds in the night, or a pet abandoned and pitifully lonely, that oppressive aura spread throughout the venue with his song.
"I'm most afraid of the Singing God singing love songs!"
"I can't hold it in anymore, tears are welling up in my eyes!"
"This song makes me feel not just good music, but deep emotional resonance. As expected of Ting Yu, he should sing more love songs like this, otherwise it's a loss for the Chinese music scene!"
"One love song represents a youth. I'm so envious that today's youth has Ting Yu and 'Stranded'!"
"They don't call him the 'healing producer' for nothing, this song is so damn soul-healing!"
Youth and love are often equated.
The older generation's youth was filled with covers of overseas love songs.
The younger generation's youth was accompanied by trending internet songs and novelty tracks.
And now, many felt fortunate that their youth was marked by Ting Yu, and that they had encountered such a beautiful era in Chinese music during their youth!
As the chorus repeated.
Countless audience members' eyes welled up with tears.
As the emotions gradually intensified.
Su Yu's performance on stage became more powerful.
"I open my eyes, staring at the blankness,
Forgetting your expectations of me,
Having read through my dependence, I will soon..."
When the emotions reached a certain critical point.
Su Yu's hands on the keyboard suddenly faltered!
Then, the accompanying strings also vanished abruptly!
The entire venue fell silent!
Everyone could seemingly hear their own heartbeat and the breathing of those beside them.
An atmosphere of extreme sorrow permeated the space.
Then.
Under everyone's gaze.
Su Yu on stage forcefully struck the piano keys!
"I! Can! Only!
Forever read through dialogues,
Read through the hurt I've caused you,
If I can't forgive myself,
Please just pretend I'm no longer here!"
Veins bulged on Su Yu's neck!
A high note that pierced through the entire venue emerged!
The strings and drumbeats erupted, accompanying that note filled with countless emotions, sweeping through the venue with a wild, hysterical frenzy!
So powerful!
At this moment, both his vocal technique and emotional delivery reached an unprecedented peak!
And this sudden emotional climax treatment.
Left the Song Gods like Jiang Qian and others stunned as if struck by lightning.
"The arrangement here is absolutely brilliant!!" Fang Lingyu spoke first.
"I originally thought the previous chorus was the climax, I didn't expect him to have saved such a grand finale. The emotional rendering of this song can definitely be called textbook-level!" Jiang Qian's eyes sparkled with surprise, her tone filled with deep shock.
"Yes, I think so too!" Fang Lingyu mused, nodding in deep agreement.
"The strings and drumbeats used here are just right, and his explosive power during the performance is immense. Coupled with the build-up from before, it makes this moment an absolute killer!" Chen Shuhao's voice trembled with excitement!
He had already been amazed by the earlier arrangement, but he never expected such a massive outburst later in the song! It gave him a feeling of pure exhilaration!
"I think so too!" Fang Lingyu exclaimed, slapping his thigh excitedly.
Everything they were saying were the words he wanted to say!
He knew it, but he couldn't express it, so Jiang Qian and Chen Shuhao had snatched his lines.
He was so anxious he was slapping his thigh in frustration!
"Ahhh! Ting Yu is amazing!"
"Holy crap, that high note!"
"Ting Yu, forever the GOAT!!"
"When the high note hit, combined with the visual of his performance, I just couldn't hold back anymore!"
"Wuwuwu... it hurts so much, I'm most afraid of the Singing God singing love songs!!!"
"I never imagined love songs could have such strong emotional impact!"
"Reminds me of Dark Night Rabbit's stationary DPS!"
"Hope Ting Yu participates in more shows, so we can hear more legendary live performances!"
"It's probably impossible, given Ting Yu's status, which show can afford him?"
"It's okay, there's a concert coming up soon, we can enjoy it then!"
"Enjoy what? I don't have tickets!"
"Damn, I didn't manage to grab tickets either!!"
The bullet comments scrolled frantically!
The live audience also roared with cheers for Ting Yu's sudden emotional outburst!
...
"Having read through my dependence, I will soon leave..."
Amidst the thunderous applause.
The song reached its conclusion.
The camera cut rapidly.
Lin Yanyu's face was already streaming with tears.
Gong Juren cheered with his light board, tears running down his cheeks.
Jiang Xiao'e pursed her lips, her eyes red.
Zhang Wei closed his eyes, his expression mournful.
Countless audience members wiped away tears and cheered.
Cheering for Ting Yu!
Cheering for sad love songs!
The moment the music completely faded.
Mo Yan walked onto the stage.
In his cloudy old eyes, there was profound shock.
Standing by the piano, he saw Su Yu looking up at him and smiling.
"Teacher Mo Yan, can I clock out now?"
"Haha, yes, clock out!"
Mo Yan laughed heartily, his laughter filled with relief and pride.
"Thank you, Ting Yu, for bringing us such a beautiful love song. Tonight, four songs have sung about four kinds of love, truly a textbook love song performance!"
Mo Yan held the microphone and looked towards the camera.
He paused, then continued in his hoarse voice: "I announce that the Era Music Awards ceremony has successfully concluded. I hope all Chinese musicians will remember Ting Yu's words, and strive to write more good songs, more meaningful and culturally rich songs, to show the world that Chinese music is the best!"
Boom!!
Mo Yan's words were incredibly inspiring.
Coupled with the sudden eruption of flames on stage.
This made his message even more impactful!
The audience let out incredibly passionate cheers!
Although they didn't know what the future held, at this moment, everyone present, whether singer or producer, felt immense pride in being part of the Chinese music scene.
They also felt a surge of fighting spirit, to follow in Ting Yu's footsteps and lead the Chinese music scene to the world, to the pinnacle of culture!
"Brothers, we're fired up, let's go!"
"Damn it, I'm going back to write songs immediately. I won't rest until I write a song in the top fifty of the Era Music Chart!"
"Write, damn it, write!"
"Ting Yu has opened the door to the world stage for us. Even if we have to carry it, we will carry the Chinese music scene to the world!"
"I hope everyone, regardless of their achievements, remembers one thing: Chinese music is the best!"
"Let's go!"
"Let's go!!!"
At this moment.
All practitioners in the Chinese music industry were filled with boundless motivation and confidence!
Striving for the prosperity and flourishing of the Chinese music scene, and for the cultural output of Chinese music!!
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