Chapter 709, Issue 2, Page 5
Chapter 709, Issue 2, Page 5
The metal band's performance was a great success.
This is true from any perspective.
The first step is song selection and arrangement.
In terms of song selection, the theme of this song performed by the metal band is 'memory', which carries a strong sense of nostalgia. It is most appropriate to pay tribute to a legendary band's lead singer with such a song.
In terms of adaptation, while retaining the original emotional tone of the song, the arrangement was made more suitable for the style of a metal band.
One section was changed to heavy metal, which surprised many listeners.
Besides, the metal band's styling and stage presence clearly show their 'heart'.
The band members wore slightly different outfits in terms of style and cut, but the colors were designed to resemble those of a very popular concert by the Red and Blue Band.
Their positions on stage were exactly the same as when the red and blue band sang this song for the last time.
Finally, the Red and Blue Band is extremely popular in the West Continent. Even now, their songs still frequently appear on music charts such as 'Hot Songs' and 'Most Played Songs', and many people claim to be fans of the Red and Blue Band.
Among them are many of the most popular singers in the Western music scene.
With their immense popularity and the dedication of the metal band alone, they were able to win the favor of both judging panels.
[This song is really well adapted]
[Back in the day, I even went to a concert by the Red and Blue Band.]
[Metallica sings really well]
Surprisingly, I actually found that heavy metal part quite good.
The judging panel seemed quite satisfied.
[Wow, the first one to appear is a royal flush?]
[Aren't the people behind me more nervous?]
……
The screen was filled with comments in the Western Common Language, either expressing nostalgia or praise.
That speaks volumes.
While looking through the information about the red and blue teams, Lu Wanxing asked:
"Wouldn't this be considered a dirty trick?"
"The Red and Blue Band seems to be quite special in the West Continent. There are even forum posts saying that they are the band with the most fans in the West Continent."
"Perhaps there are fans of the red and blue teams on both judging panels."
As fans, they should be even more aware of the quality of this Metallica performance.
Lu Wantang shook her head: "It doesn't count."
"Others can do the same thing, and it's not easy to 'take shortcuts'. If the metal band doesn't perform perfectly, it will backfire."
It's possible that the entire band's reputation will be ruined.
This is a high-risk, high-reward idea.
Lu Wanxing said "Oh," and added, "The other guests' managers will probably try to stop them; they're not as 'free' as the metal band."
After all, they are a band that might perform in bars if they don't have other jobs.
"Moreover, if this is considered an external tactic, then Chen Yubai's new song should also be included."
Lu Wanxing chimed in: "Similarly, other guests can also sing new songs every time, so this is not some kind of underhanded trick."
The two chatted back and forth, quickly moving on from the topic.
After the metal band left the stage, Dolly took the stage.
She's going for a youthful and energetic look tonight.
At the start of the show, Dolly appears on stage from a giant gift box.
The stage setup, costumes, musical style, and even the vocals all achieved stylistic unity.
Comments frequently appeared on the screen calling her "sweetheart".
The upbeat rhythm is full of energy.
Lu Wanxing nodded in agreement: "She seems to suit this style quite well, especially her voice."
“But this style can’t go on forever,” Lu Wantang said. “She’s already in her twenties, and most people in Xizhou age relatively quickly.”
Even if you take good care of your voice and it's fine, no one will buy it.
"This might be one of the reasons why her style is so versatile, but the stage tonight was really great, there was even choreography—"
Before Lu Wanxing could finish speaking, Dolly on stage made a clear mistake.
Perhaps because the dance moves were a bit too intense, Dolly couldn't catch her breath and ended up on the wrong beat!
Fortunately, Dolly had plenty of stage experience and quickly recovered.
Such a small mistake is far from being a 'car crash', but this is a singing competition.
Once you're involved in a 'competition,' even a small mistake can mean falling far behind others.
Lu Wanxing was somewhat taken aback: "I was just about to say that she sang very steadily and was not affected by the metal band."
It's worth noting that Metallica had already received a huge round of applause before Dolly even took the stage.
She could hear everything very clearly backstage.
"Perhaps it was just an accident." Lu Wantang also felt it was a pity.
Just then, the camera shifted to the direction of the professional judging panel.
Viewers could clearly see that after Dolly made a mistake, at least half of the people looked down at their tablets and took notes.
Such a scene could put immense psychological pressure on any singer on stage who only glances at it.
Dolly tried to calm herself down, but even after the performance was over, a look of frustration still showed on her face.
Louise took the stage after her.
Since Louis took first place in the last episode, his number of fans has increased by hundreds of thousands.
The comments section was filled with hopes that he would win first place again.
[Hoping for another god-like stage performance]
[With Louise's consistent stage presence, it's not impossible for her to deliver another outstanding performance, right?]
[First place is here!]
I'm betting on Louis to win the championship in the end.
Don't let them down.
……
Amidst countless shouts of "Winner of the Championship," "First Place," and "Godlike Performance," Louis, carrying a guitar, wearing sunglasses and various silver ornaments, jumped onto the stage in a cool pose when the rising platform was still some distance from the stage.
A gasp of surprise immediately rippled through the crowd.
Then came the rhythmic and powerful beat of the drums, joined by the sounds of the violin and trumpet, making the prelude even more magnificent and grand.
'I never——'
Louise raised one hand high, her singing high-pitched and captivating.
In the photos, his silhouette appears as someone walking against the light, resolutely heading towards the distance.
As someone skilled in pop rock, Louis is unlikely to falter in his area of expertise.
The whole song was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
However, a truly divine live performance requires perfect timing, location, and the right people; it's something that can't be forced. Louis's performance this time didn't quite reach the level of being 'heart-stirring'.
To those who are generally not optimistic about rock music, this performance might not be as good as the pop songs performed last time.
Almost immediately after his performance, a number of negative comments appeared in the live chat.
These comments included mocking Louis for choosing the wrong song and not even knowing what kind of music he was good at... Underneath the surface, the language became even more pointed.
Some of the words made people inexplicably angry.
Lu Wanxing looked away: "I think Louis sang very well tonight. Sometimes I really don't understand what these people are thinking. It feels like they don't make any sense at all."
This statement refers to some of the people who post comments on the screen.
But the criticism wasn't just directed at Louis's performance, but also at the various public opinions Lu Wanxing herself had faced since her debut.
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