Time flies, and the "Battle of the West Winds," which has been trending at number one on the hot search list, will finally be decided tonight!
Even before the broadcast started, the number of people who had made reservations for the live stream had exceeded 50 million.
In an instant, "Singer Who Makes Waves" also broke the record for the most popularity of any previous episode or even any previous season.
As for the production team, they naturally wouldn't let go of this massive influx of viewership.
The live broadcast started an hour before the program officially began, and separate interviews were conducted with Xiao Qingfeng and Jing Chenxi.
The person in charge of interviewing Xiao Qingfeng was his temporary agent, Lin Ran.
Inside the hotel, Xiao Qingfeng sat casually on the sofa, showing no signs of anxiety or unease about the upcoming challenge.
Lin Ran, on the other hand, seemed even more uneasy than Xiao Qingfeng, and was visibly nervous during the interview.
Lin Ran has been working at Hunan TV for three years and can be considered a media professional with considerable experience.
But this time was different. She was interviewing Xiao Qingfeng, and some of the questions concerned Jing Chenxi, which made her have to be careful.
After taking a deep breath, Lin Ran finally mustered the courage to speak.
Lin Ran: Ms. Xiao, first of all, congratulations on your song "The Lone Warrior" being selected as the anthem for firefighters. This has undoubtedly increased your visibility. Now that you are about to compete against Jing Chenxi on the stage of "Singer Who Makes Waves," how are you feeling right now?
Xiao Qingfeng: It's very calm, without the slightest ripple!
Lin Ran: So, how confident are you of winning this match?
Xiao Qingfeng: I believe in my abilities. As long as I perform normally, victory will surely be mine.
Lin Ran: What do you think is your biggest advantage in this competition?
Xiao Qingfeng: My advantage lies in the fact that my music is more soulful and can touch people's hearts more. Music is not about showing off skills, but about achieving a spiritual connection and resonance with the audience. This is what is called the unity of man and song. This is a bit too profound. Jing Chenxi may not be able to understand it!
Upon hearing this, Lin Ran's expression visibly changed, but in order to avoid trouble, she decisively chose to ignore it and continued asking questions according to the script.
Lin Ran: So what do you think of Jing Chenxi's music?
Xiao Qingfeng: It has its unique aspects. After all, as a singer, he is the only one who knows how to do this. You can't find anyone else.
Lin Ran's eyelids twitched, and she gasped. She felt that Xiao Qingfeng's mouth was truly venomous, and his actions were, to be honest, quite aptly described.
Lin Ran: What are your expectations for the outcome of this match?
Xiao Qingfeng: The result is obvious. I will stand at the peak and let everyone see what real music should be like.
Meanwhile, an interview with Jing Chenxi was underway, conducted by her temporary agent named Xiang Ke.
Xiang Ke: Teacher Jing, you have decided to accept Xiao Qingfeng's challenge. Could you share your thoughts?
Jing Chenxi: He's just an arrogant kid who doesn't know his place and wants to become famous by using me, but I'll let him know that the music industry is not a place he can challenge at will.
Xiang Ke: Are you confident in winning this game?
Jing Chenxi: Is that even a question? My position in the music industry is unshakeable; victory is inevitable.
Xiang Ke: What do you think are your advantages in this competition?
Jing Chenxi: My advantages? My experience, my popularity, my resources—which of these can he compare to?
Xiang Ke: So what do you think of Xiao Qingfeng's music?
Jing Chenxi: His music? It's not worth mentioning. It's just a temporary gimmick. It's pretentious and forcedly sentimental. Music is music. It's all about technique and singing skills. Everything else is nonsense.
Xiang Ke: What are your expectations for the outcome of the competition?
Jing Chenxi: I look forward to seeing him suffer a crushing defeat on stage and then disappear from the music scene in disgrace.
The interview revealed that the two were at odds, but their answers also revealed their understanding of music.
Xiao Qingfeng believes that music should focus more on emotional resonance and soul connection, while Jing Chenxi believes that music should be purer and pay more attention to technique and singing skills.
This naturally sparked a heated debate among fans of both sides, and also prompted discussion and reflection among music industry professionals.
In the live stream, Xiao Qingfeng's fans directly expressed their opinions: "Our Qingfeng has always emphasized the emotional transmission of music, which is the real power to touch people's hearts! Jing Chenxi only focuses on technique and doesn't understand the essence of music at all!"
Jing Chenxi's fans were not to be outdone: "Technique and singing skills are the true standards for measuring a singer's ability. Xiao Qingfeng's so-called emotional resonance is nothing but empty talk; he has no real talent!"
"Xiao Qingfeng's songs can provide comfort in the dead of night, what do you know?"
"Can Xiao Qingfeng match Jing Chenxi's high notes and trills?"
The fans of both sides argued fiercely, and even made attacks and belittling remarks against each other.
At the same time, some professional singers and music critics in the industry also expressed their opinions.
Renowned singer Li Hua said, "In fact, Xiao Qingfeng and Jing Chenxi both have a certain understanding of music. Emotional resonance and technical singing skills are not completely opposed. The most perfect result is when the two can be integrated."
Senior music critic Zhang Min believes that "Xiao Qingfeng's music is rich in emotion, which can indeed attract some listeners, but in today's music scene, solid technique and singing skills are also the foundation for success. Jing Chenxi has an advantage in this regard, but the importance of emotional expression cannot be ignored."
Another singer, Zhang Han, said: "This debate reflects the different pursuits of the essence of music in the music industry, which is a good thing for the development of the industry and can encourage singers to keep thinking and improving."
Music producer Zhao Gang said, "Whether it's Xiao Qingfeng or Jing Chenxi, they each have their own unique characteristics and fan base. But as singers, they should continuously improve themselves and use more comprehensive musical literacy to meet the diverse needs of the audience."
The discussion sparked by the musical duel between Xiao Qingfeng and Jing Chenxi in the live broadcast room continues.
It's 6:50 PM, and the fourth episode of the twelfth season of "Singer Who Makes Waves" is about to begin.
Host He Han walked onto the stage, smiling at the camera, and said passionately, "Dear audience, hello everyone! Welcome to the stage of 'Singer Who Makes Waves.' Tonight is destined to be an extraordinary night, as the ultimate showdown between Xiao Qingfeng and Jing Chenxi is about to begin!"
"This musical battle has not only shaken the music scene but also left countless viewers eagerly anticipating it. Here, we will witness a clash of talents; who will shine the brightest on this stage? Let's wait and see!"
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