"Did Tingyu get delayed by something?"
"I think so. Maybe he's working on a new song for 'Masked Singer King.' After all, Dark Night Rabbit is the most important, and the finals are coming up, so that must be his priority."
"Oh, come on. Tingyu is just scared. Yan Zhi Gege's song 'Wan Da Mian Chang' is so good, he can't come up with anything, so he's just playing dead."
"Yoseth's song not only hit number one on the new songs chart for two consecutive days, but it also has an overseas version and has entered the top 100 on the Era Music Chart!"
"Now that's what you call an international superstar!"
Lin Yan Zhi's fans were having a grand celebration.
The gloom of being crushed by Jiang Nan in 'Spirit Fox Legend' was swept away.
#The latest episode of 'Miracle Dance' will feature the dance troupe members performing Lin Yan Zhi's new song 'Wan Da Mian Chang.' Please look forward to it!#
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As the song's popularity grew, many variety shows began buying the rights to cover it. Capitalizing on the hype early was key, because by the time the song became a massive hit, it might be too late for them to jump on board.
Under the promotion of these variety shows, the song's popularity surged again.
...
A private room in a Western restaurant.
Lin Yan Zhi and Yoseth were having Western food with a few others.
The champagne on the table had already been opened, and Lin Yan Zhi and Yoseth clinked glasses.
"Haha, we've won big this time, haven't we?"
Lin Yan Zhi's smile was exceptionally bright.
When he first released the song, he was indeed worried, especially since he was facing Tingyu, the king of traffic in the domestic entertainment industry.
But after two days, there was still no word from Tingyu. Lin Yan Zhi felt that they had basically secured victory.
So today, he invited Yoseth to open champagne to celebrate.
Moreover, their song 'Wan Da Mian Chang' already had over eighty million plays. Even if Tingyu released a song now, he probably couldn't surpass it in the next few days, right?
"I'm not particularly interested in the domestic charts. I'm more interested in whether this song can break into the top thirty on the Era Chart," Yoseth said with a smile.
In his eyes, domestic songs couldn't even make it onto the Era Chart, making his presence in the domestic market somewhat of a waste.
"Indeed, in terms of music, the domestic industry can't compare to foreign countries. This place emphasizes lyrics more, so it's indeed a bit of a compromise for you," Lin Yan Zhi conceded.
Lin Yan Zhi and Yoseth had reflected on the shortcomings of their previous Chinese-style song. It was because they had focused more on the melody and hadn't refined the lyrics with the same ancient charm as Tingyu.
This was unavoidable. Yoseth, being a foreigner, simply didn't understand Chinese culture.
This was why, when this electronic song was released, it became so popular online, and they found the reason.
This market was different from abroad. This market valued cultural depth more.
"Once the domestic industry accepts new and novel foreign elements, the landscape will be disrupted," Lin Yan Zhi said, now full of ambition.
At that time, he would truly become a singer of this new era!
"Then, before other overseas entertainment companies enter, let's conquer the Chinese music scene first!" Yoseth was also ignited with passion. He raised his glass and shared an ambitious toast with Lin Yan Zhi.
Just then.
The agent next to them frowned while looking at his phone.
"What's wrong?" Lin Yan Zhi asked.
"Tingyu released a song..." The agent turned his phone screen towards Lin Yan Zhi.
*Bang!*
The champagne glass fell to the ground, shattering with a series of clinks.
"Hiss..." Lin Yan Zhi's calf was slightly cut by the glass, causing him to wince in pain. He ignored it and snatched the agent's phone.
The screen showed Tingyu's Weibo homepage.
"So he was going to release a song? Sorry, I forgot..."
He forgot?
He actually forgot??
Lin Yan Zhi felt a million thoughts race through his mind.
They had been guessing the reasons for so long, and he had simply forgotten to release it. They had already opened champagne, and he released his song??
What kind of competitor was this!!
"What are you afraid of? Tingyu's electronic music isn't like other songs," Yoseth pouted.
In his opinion, Lin Yan Zhi was being overly dramatic.
At this moment, a waiter brought the necessary tools and began cleaning up the glass shards on the floor.
Lin Yan Zhi turned to the waiter cleaning the mess and asked, "Does the private room have a sound system?"
"Yes... yes, it does." The waiter put down his tools, took out a remote from his pocket, and turned on the room's Bluetooth speaker.
He then showed Lin Yan Zhi how to connect the Bluetooth speaker.
After completing this, the waiter went out to take out the trash.
Lin Yan Zhi took a deep breath and prayed in his heart.
Then, he clicked on the link to Tingyu's Weibo song, 'Era Transcendence.'
"Dong!"
A melodious bell chime sounded.
The strings began to hum.
Immediately, an electronic beat kicked in.
Then the drums joined.
In just over ten seconds.
The apocalyptic atmosphere was already conveyed.
Yoseth's brow furrowed, and the wine glass in his hand trembled slightly.
"Clocks tick backwards, evil spirits pour out in full force,
I humbly and quietly offer my evening prayer beneath the castle,
Suppressing the ancient, flowing, wild signals,
And the organ keys proudly declare it is all in vain..."
Rap!
When Tingyu's distinct rap style came through.
Lin Yan Zhi slumped back in his chair.
The overwhelming rhythm created an irresistible urge to move his legs to the song.
Yoseth also noticed this situation. He firmly crossed his legs, preventing himself from making any such movements.
"Ao ao ao ao ao, my instruments surround me,
The era cannot eliminate my majestic dynasty..."
The agent chuckled and stood up, then closed the door that had been left slightly ajar.
He then sat back down next to Lin Yan Zhi.
His peripheral vision caught Lin Yan Zhi's toes tapping on the floor, his heels subtly bouncing to the music.
However, he didn't dare to say anything, only grit his teeth and continued to listen.
"I transcend eras, with a beast-like posture,
The piano melody awakens dormant bloodlines.
No need for worship, a beast-like sorrow,
Only to exist for the eternal melody, awaken..."
When the chorus with electronic vocals began.
Lin Yan Zhi gasped!
What arrogant lyrics!!
And when the piano interlude played, Yoseth, who had been wondering why Lin Yan Zhi was reacting so strongly, also gasped!
This sequence of piano notes, combined with a special tone that rose higher and higher like a beast's roar, gave him a sense of unparalleled arrogance and madness!
The agent was clearly not as astute as these two music professionals. He couldn't grasp the deeper meaning of the song, but to avoid falling behind the two, he also let out a gasp.
Well, that way he wouldn't seem too useless, right?
However, Lin Yan Zhi and Yoseth paid him no mind.
Because at the end of that interlude, the sound of the piano keys being struck heavily caused their hearts to sink.
As the second verse began with impact.
Yoseth's feet could no longer control themselves and started to tremble to the rhythm.
"Clocks tick backwards, evil spirits pour out in full force,
I humbly and quietly offer my evening prayer beneath the castle..."
Lin Yan Zhi listened to the lyrics, while Yoseth focused on the arrangement.
But their states were identical.
Both were full of shock.
Heavy metal rap, this kind of music was not popular in the domestic entertainment industry, and people abroad were far more skilled at it.
However, this song, 'Era Transcendence,' astonished industry insiders like Lin Yan Zhi and Yoseth, who were accustomed to overseas electronic rap!
This arrangement completely overturned their existing ideas about the Chinese music scene.
Similarly, the lyrics, filled with chuunibyo and arrogance, made Lin Yan Zhi, who claimed to be a singer of the new era, feel a burning shame!
"I transcend eras, with a beast-like posture!"
Too wild!
With lyrics like these, anyone else singing them would feel undeserving.
But for Tingyu, they were perfectly suited.
Only Tingyu dared to write and sing them. Not only did he have the ability to match the lyrics, but he also possessed that arrogant aura!
...
A few minutes later.
The waiter returned after taking out the trash.
He slowly opened the door.
The ear-piercing electronic music and the smoky air filling the room.
Made him think he had entered the wrong place.
He stepped back and checked the private room number repeatedly before finally confirming he was in the right one.
However, why had all three people inside collapsed into their chairs and started smoking in just a few minutes?
"Guests, I'm sorry, smoking is prohibited in our establishment..." he said sheepishly, pointing to the sign on the wall.
"Get lost!"
"Get lost!"
"Get out!!"
...
ps: 'Era Transcendence,' Original Artist: Jay Chou, Lyrics: Vincent Fang, Music: Jay Chou, Arrangement: Huang Yu Xun