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Chapter 109 A Senior in High School, a Music Legend?

"And I will love the world you love, and wish for the smiles you desire. I hold your hand as I stumble along, please take me to tomorrow. If you have ever tasted bitterness in my sweetness, I am willing to live as you wish. My wish will not have been in vain. I will bravely move forward, every single day of this prosperous age."

Soon the chorus begins, the rhythm slows down, and there are very few superfluous embellishments in the accompaniment.

With only the piano as a base and a faint ambient sound, there are no drumbeats or complicated string arrangements. It even feels like a spacious and quiet space, like a scene of solitude, reminiscence, and privacy.

The piano's tone is clean and slightly cold, with notes containing a lot of blank space, completely entrusting the focus of expression to Lin Feier's voice. A distant look back and a deep longing are expressed vividly in this emotion.

This is a minimalist use of white space that embodies the principle of "less is more".

The chorus features a very light string accompaniment, a faint bass drum and swirl, and some soft string overlays, giving the vocals a more powerful feel without the booming sound of instruments.

It's like a lingering, sweet feeling, extremely beautiful, with a long-lasting aftertaste.

In addition, Lin Feier's voice processing makes her tone sound like a private monologue.

Memories are filled with various images, whether it be lamplight, children, or even the passage of time, all gently laying the groundwork to tell of longing and gratitude.

The emotions were extremely calm and restrained, gradually rising from personal concern to a release of the belief of loving what you love and doing what you do, gently yet firmly, without any shouting.

"What a clean voice."

Xue Lin's eyes also held a slight shock. His breathy voice, weak and indistinct, and his pronunciation, though relaxed and detached, was full of deep emotion.

There's no fancy technique involved, but it's simply the tone of the voice and the authenticity of the emotion that amplifies the power of emotional impact.

This is the power of a top singer; with just a little arrangement, they can create a sense of resonance that allows emotions to take root.

It possesses a gentle yet resilient quality, reveals deep affection through its blank spaces, and exudes a sense of power within its restraint.

"This song is absolutely amazing."

Shen Qingcheng, who was watching the video, had a look of shock in his eyes.

"Whether it's the melody or the singer's performance, it's unique. In fact, you can't find anyone else in the whole country with this kind of powerful voice."

Shen Qingcheng's voice still carried a hint of lingering satisfaction.

Few people in China can sing with the same emotional depth and power as Lin Feier.

Moreover, the composition and arrangement are extremely restrained and leave much to the imagination.

It's hard to imagine that this piece was composed by Xue Lin.

"It seems different from the songs I have, but it has some similarities to 'A Mountain Road'."

Shen Qingcheng spoke, his eyes also showing some contemplation.

He never imagined that Xue Lin's song would be performed on such a big stage, and that it would deliver a perfect performance.

That makes sense, though. Xue Lin's composing ability is second to none. At least in his memory, there are very few composers or lyricists in China who can match his level.

Moreover, all the songs they presented were excellent.

Almost every song is filled with deep emotion and carries a sense of grounded feeling.

"Did you ask about Xue Lin's new song for me?"

"I asked, but they said they'd send it over soon."

"The song 'A Journey Along the Mountain Road' is still being promoted, and we'll see how the promotion goes in the future."

The production team needs to create idols; they previously made the song "If Back Then" a hit.

However, this song was not released on major software platforms. Even the background music on short video platforms was just extracted from audio clips by various people.

It has to be said that it's a real shame that the song's digital rights weren't released while it was still popular.

As long as it's released on major platforms, there's no need to worry about this song not making a lot of money.

What disappointed them was that Xue Lin had not authorized them with the copyright to perform the song.

Even if the copyright is in Xue Lin's hands, if they sing this song as the original singers, it will still boost Shen Qingcheng's popularity.

However, after several talks with Xue Lin, he always said to wait until after his college entrance exam.

They had no choice but to accept it helplessly.

Furthermore, they also knew that Xue Lin might be planning to sing these songs himself.

After all, Xue Lin had sung these songs before, and her singing skills were constantly improving. In fact, her singing skills in her latest song were so amazing that they even impressed Shen Qingcheng.

That's the song, "A Mountain Road".

He felt that although the two of them expressed the emotions in the song differently, in terms of singing skills, Xue Lin seemed to be on par with him.

Moreover, the sound processing is so flawless that it's hard to find any faults or areas for improvement.

From his professional perspective, Xue Lin seems to have reached the level of a professional singer!

Soon, Lin Feier finished singing a song on stage.

Her eyes were still immersed in the story and emotions, and a single tear even rolled down her cheek.

She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. She sang with genuine emotion, thinking of the ancestors who had braved wind and rain for the country, as well as some of her own elders. She extended her personal feelings to the greater cause of the nation and the country. Her emotional shifts seemed quick, and they were vividly expressed in her singing.

Her emotions were also extremely rich, which were fully expressed in the song.

She bowed deeply to the audience below the stage.

They left only after that.

After the last song was sung, almost everyone's eyes became solemn.

Because the 1000 specially invited audience members present could vote for the song that best suited the Labor Day theme.

Furthermore, some experts provided commentary.

Some of these experts are not popular singers, but they are all top figures in the music industry and control a lot of resources.

"Let me speak first. I still prefer the song 'As You Wish'."

A slightly overweight elderly man took the microphone and began to give his comments.

He immediately commented on Ruyuan's decision.

"I thought the song 'As You Wish' was really beautiful when we were rehearsing it, and today Lin Feier sang it with such emotion on this stage. I think this song is the most fitting for the theme of our Labor Day gala."

"I'm not afraid of offending anyone by saying this; it's just my personal opinion."

He is one of the top composers in China and enjoys a great reputation nationwide.

Now he just smiles as he speaks.

"I can only give the song 'As You Wish' a perfect score. The arrangement is so minimalist that it's unbelievable. It's just a piano with some string accompaniment."

"I've tried this style before, but it didn't sound good."

"It seems that top-notch singers are still needed to complement this extremely minimalist style."

"It's not just about having good lyrics and a good melody; the singer also needs to reach a certain level to bring out the best in this simple arrangement."

"Is this composer named Xue Lin?"

"I think even the arrangers and lyricists are the same."

"He is really serious and dedicated to music, and I also strongly agree with the emotional changes in this song."

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"It's like weaving all the suffering, all the expectations, and all the hopes into the narrative."

"It evokes a sense of nostalgia for a glorious era and a poignant feeling of looking back."

"When I saw that Teacher Lin Feier was also in tears, I knew that she must have been very emotional when she sang this song."

"That's great. This is what we often say: to infuse your own emotions into a song."

"Music brings harmony and allows people with similar interests to come together."

"I think this song, 'As You Wish,' is the best."

"I think Sun Tianwang's 'The Greatness of Heaven' is also very good. The singing, arrangement and composition of the song are extremely well done."

"Of course, this song, 'As You Wish,' should be the best."

"I hummed along to the song 'As You Wish' below, but I didn't sing it as naturally as Teacher Lin Feier. Teacher Lin Feier's singing skills are truly unparalleled in the music industry."

Almost everyone likes this song, not for any other reason than that some of them have gray hair and are getting old.

But sitting on this judging panel means taking responsibility for the entire gala and the entire stage.

They reviewed some of the better songs and also recommended some others.

After all, Lin Feier wasn't the only one who shone on this stage. The other artists also had great musical styles, and their popularity and buzz were high. They wouldn't choose to criticize any one of them, since all the industry leaders who participated in the gala had prepared a song with great enthusiasm.

But they can tell the quality of the songs, and since it's a competition, there will inevitably be a ranking.

It's clear from now on that they value the song "As You Wish" very much.

"Alright, now that the teachers have finished their comments, let's look at the audience vote."

These public judges are top figures from all walks of life.

Some are corporate executives, some are politicians, some are scientists, and some are athletes. They come from different industries, but each of them has a vote.

Tonight's gala features 20 performances, 70% of which are songs.

Some of them are top dancers in the country, performing for their motherland.

These people are all extremely capable, even reaching the top in their respective fields. It can be said that simply standing on this stage represents a form of national recognition of them.

They themselves have extremely high prestige and reputation within the industry.

Moreover, she possesses both high moral character and artistic talent.

Anyone with a bad reputation or blemishes would not be invited to this kind of stage.

Lin Feier stood among these people, listening to the judges' comments, feeling a mix of emotions.

She had originally prepared a different song, but the quality of that song was far inferior to "As You Wish".

She is a top-notch musician herself.

You can naturally tell whether a song is good or bad.

As the judges said, this song is definitely a very mainstream and positive song on this stage, perfectly matching the theme of this grand gala.

Another advantage is that this song can balance pop and mainstream melodies.

Just like Huaiyang cuisine, it is not only delicious, but also worthy of being served at state banquets.

It is well known that mainstream songs are rarely liked by young people, since their melodies are often upbeat and preachy.

Young people are generally indifferent to this kind of song.

But this song is different.

It perfectly captured the feeling of singing out people's innermost thoughts.

He sang with great passion, and you could feel a very exciting, inspiring emotion and power in him.

But it doesn't sound bad.

However, Lin Feier wasn't thinking about that right now. Instead, she was thinking about this song, a near-perfect melody song that Xue Lin had actually written in just two days!

They sold eight million in two days.

This is something most people wouldn't even dare to imagine!

"We can promote the copyright we bought for 800 million yuan. As for whether Xue Lin can become a legend in the music industry, that depends on the quality of his subsequent songs."

"Of course, even if he runs out of inspiration later, this song is still enough to make him a legend. Even if it's just a flash in the pan, it will still leave a great mark on the music scene."

As Lin Feier thought about it, a slight smile even appeared on her lips.

"But I'm actually looking forward to it; this musician seems to have unlimited potential."

After all, she had already thought so when she first heard about the mountain road.

"A Mountain Road" and "As You Wish" are actually similar in meaning, just with different emotions.

"Let's see the final result."

The host spoke, and then the vote count was finalized.

Everyone looked towards the large screen behind them.

Only the top three figures appeared on the big screen.

The third place went to a dance performed by top domestic dancers.

It's a folk dance, and what's folk is also international.

It can also represent a symbol of domestic prosperity, so many people cast their votes for this dancer who has reached a superb level in folk dance.

But the number of votes for the people in front of you.

Only 53 votes.

Everyone else was stunned when they saw the vote count. The third place only had 53 votes. How low must the votes be for the people behind them?

No wonder the production team only showed the votes for the top three.

The second place goes to a veteran of the Chinese music scene.

He also holds a very high position in the country.

His name is Sun Ke.

People in China call him the "King of the Voices".

Sun Tianwang.

His strength is also terrifying; his voice hasn't changed in decades.

That profound sense of power is precisely the kind of spiritual core that the entire country and the entire nation urgently need.

Even when Sun Ke looked back, there was no joy in his eyes.

Second place, 125 votes.

There were over a thousand judges, but only 125 votes were received.

Although everyone had somewhat expected this number of votes, it was still hard to accept.

When they saw the number of votes for first place, everyone's pupils suddenly contracted.

First place! As I wished! 793 votes!