Chapter 109 The Third Round of Competition (2)
[With such an awesome performance, I can't imagine why Freez lost!]
[I can't let Freez lose! Turn the tide, turn defeat into victory, Freez, charge!]
Even a complete layman can recognize a good performance. Freez's dedication to this stage lived up to the expectations of their fans and audience. They used their work to redeem themselves from their previous near-last-place finish.
Freez's high-level performance also put pressure on the other groups that followed, especially FOREVER, who were scheduled to perform second.
This time they drew a dark theme.
They had never tried this style before, so they were a little unsure whether they could perform well on stage. Although the teacher in charge of training them praised them during rehearsals, it was not clear whether it was just a compliment or the real thing.
But no matter how nervous you are, you have to learn to face reality.
In the backstage waiting area, Jiang Xincheng slowly exhaled, raised his fist and looked at his teammates, "Come on."
The five of them bumped fists for a moment, then walked onto the stage with firm steps.
[FOREVER aaaaaaah!]
[Finally here! My little ones!]
The "angels" in the live broadcast room spared no effort to cheer for Zidan. For a while, the screen was filled with cheering words.
When the members of FOREVER appeared on stage in black costumes, the fans at the scene were immediately excited.
Slim-fitting vest trousers, leather straps and chains, these slightly mature clothing elements appear on the members and have a unique sense of handsomeness.
I thought these young people were too immature to handle the dark makeup style, and that they would look like children wearing adult clothes. But unexpectedly, the final result was much better than anyone expected.
Considering the members' ages, the makeup artists didn't overdo it with heavy smoky makeup, but instead used restraint. They only put a lot of effort into accessories and hairstyles, which fit the theme without looking too old-fashioned.
On the stage, dark purple lights came on, and the low bass created a dark atmosphere.
The members transformed into charming little devils and began their performance.
In a short time, the mother fans turned bad.
Sheng Yanyu, who was watching FOREVER's live performance on the big screen in the backstage lounge, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he saw this.
Wow, the kids have grown up.
The song ended, and next up was SEXYcode. Their theme for this round was exotic.
When the host invited the members to come on stage, there was a burst of laughter on the barrage.
[Where did they find these clothes? The smell is so strong.]
[This piece of clothing was immediately taken to Ah San.]
[Sorry, I'm a fan, but I still want to laugh.]
[To be honest, this is a pretty good look for linen.]
[Stop messing around with the title, this is quite exotic, no problem (doge)]
[I just want to know who came up with this idea, it’s so…]
[It was proposed by Yamada and Uncle Ryuya, and no one else objected. Kazama Shuichi was even eager to try it...]
[Our uncle is really full of jokes.]
Although a group of fans were making fun of themselves on the barrage, when the official stage started, all the fans spared no effort to cheer on the barrage.
Just like the costumes, the song prepared by SEXYcode this time has a strong Bollywood flavor from the prelude.
Apart from anything else, the word "exotic" is indeed engraved in my lungs.
The stage was still as exciting as ever. The vocals of the two lead singers were top-notch, which immediately livened up the atmosphere and made people sway to the music.
Even Originore's fans, like Cai Shumin, have to admit that SEXYcode's control over the stage is truly unmatched. They genuinely love the stage and are completely absorbed in their performances.
The three performances that have appeared so far are all very exciting, which makes Cai Shumin worry about Originore.
Can they maintain their ranking from the previous round this time?
The competition stage continues.
When LEVELUP appeared in the center of the screen, excited screams were heard from the audience. LEVELUP's fans spared no effort to fill the barrage screen, trying to give themselves the best face.
After a break from their wild rock looks last time, the members finally returned to their comfort zone this time. The refreshing costume colors and stage makeup, coupled with the charming harmonies, were the right way to open their LEVELUP.
I have to say that LEVELUP is really good at singing. In today's era where arrangement is more important than vocals, it is really touching to be able to hear traditional a cappella like them.
[Well done to Xiaosheng for singing!]
[Wow, they sang so well, I got goosebumps all over my body.]
[Is this a sound a human can make? This is heavenly music!]
[I regret not having enough words when I need them, so I can only say "Wow, that's awesome!"]
On the stage, the five members lined up, each with a microphone in front of them, standing quietly. The bright stage lights cast a soft glow on their faces, drawing the audience into a gentle and dreamy world of music.
Like soft clouds and stars in the sky, the light and shadow on the stage changed, projecting colorful rays of light and twinkling stars.
These light effects fit the title of the song "Clouds, Glow and Stars"
The members of LEVELUP composed this song using what they thought best represented dreams.
Even with language barriers, music is universal, and so are the emotions expressed through music.
Before she knew it, Cai Shumin was also immersed in the singing of the LEVELUP members.
This song is so beautiful.
If the music is released in the future, she will definitely add it to her playlist.
While LEVELUP was performing, all the Originore members on the other side got up and went to the side of the stage to wait.
Hearing the heavenly chorus of five people on stage, Zheng Xingye couldn't help but secretly marvel: "This singing is too good, I feel like they can even participate in "The Voice of China"."
On the side, Cui Junxi rarely did not retort and nodded secretly.
"They performed well, and we are not bad either. We have all worked hard for so long, and I believe we will create the best stage tonight." Sheng Yanyu said.
The members nodded.
They have strong confidence in themselves and they will definitely continue to win!
When the members of LEVELUP walked off the stage, the two sides smiled at each other.
Min Zhengyu clenched his fists and made a cheering gesture towards Mo Bei. Mo Bei smiled when he saw this.
The voice of host Zeng Yu came from the stage——
"Thank you again to LEVELUP for the wonderful performance. The next group to perform is the last one tonight."
"I think you already know who they are."
"Next, let's welcome them to the stage with the warmest applause!"
For a moment, the whole audience burst into thunderous applause.
As the most popular boy group in China at present, Originore is undoubtedly very popular.
Even though the other groups present had all achieved considerable success in their home countries, this was still China. The market was vast, and so was the fan base. Ultimately, more people followed domestic entertainment than foreign entertainment.
[Our mine is finally here!]
[Aaaaaah looking forward to it!]
[Natural idol Jiang Mo Nan! The only lead singer Jiang Mo Nan!]
[Almighty ACE, reliable leader, stage king, Sheng Yanyu is a great investor!]
[Bai Li, the genius of facial features! Bai Li, the peerless beauty!]
[Hormone overflowing (love) The best husband Wang (love) Lei Lie (love)]
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In the live broadcast room, all kinds of controlled comments were flooding the screen crazily, and passers-by were impatient to read them and blocked them all.
[Ever since the preview, I've been looking forward to Kuang's performance. The theme of mythology and supernatural stories looks very interesting.]
[Me too, after seeing the members' makeup, I'm even more excited.]
After a relatively long period of stage setting, the audience finally got to see the long-awaited performance.
The stage lights came on, but not brightly, rather dimly.
Probably to shape the theme of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", the whole stage gives people a gloomy and eerie atmosphere.
For a moment, the audience gasped.
I didn’t expect the stage setting to be so realistic, it felt like watching a serious stage play!
A full moon rose high in the sky. Zhong Gaoyi, carrying a suitcase on his back, trotted from the side of the stage toward the dilapidated temple. He seemed to be playing a scholar who, because night had fallen and he was in the wilderness, sought shelter in the temple.
On the stage, the lighting effects changed, and the scene suddenly moved to a dilapidated temple, where exquisite murals were painted on the walls.
Netizens who are familiar with "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" recognized it as the story of "Painted Jade" at a glance.
However, in the original novel, the protagonists of the story "Painted Jade" are two scholars, an old monk and the fairy in the painted jade, but now there is only one scholar... Could it be that the members made some adaptations?
The next second, the audience's guess was confirmed.
The gods, demons and ghosts on the mural began to move. After a period of darkness, Tao Xiaotie, Zheng Xingye and Cui Junxi, who played the roles of King Yama and the Black and White Impermanence, walked out of the mural in a swagger.
Suddenly, the soundtrack became tense.
Although it was their first time performing a musical, the members' performance was unexpectedly outstanding.
But in just a moment, the audience was drawn into the plot and they were eager to know what would happen next.
Just when King Yama wanted to let the Black and White Impermanence take away the scholar's soul, Rakshasa appeared.
When they saw Xu Tingchuan dressed in dark clothes appear in the center of the stage, the fans at the scene immediately exclaimed.
Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared and the Rakshasa appeared, causing King Yama and the Black and White Impermanence to engage in a tough battle with it, and the scholar was saved.
The scholar who fled in panic finally got rid of the crisis and then met the fox demon played by Bai Li.
Bai Li, dressed as a fox demon, attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared on the stage. Suddenly, the scholar encountered a crisis again.
Just when the fox demon was about to attack the scholar, Lei Lie, who was dressed as a Taoist priest, appeared.
While the two sides were fighting, the scholar escaped again.
After two near-death experiences, the scholar was terrified and determined to leave this troubled place. He strapped his suitcase to his back and began to flee at full speed. The background music accelerated, as if simulating the scholar's heartbeat as he ran.
The stage scenery changed rapidly and the scholar ran to the river.
He prayed to the Dragon King in the river, hoping to be allowed to cross the river and leave. After singing the lyrics, a figure slowly rose from the water.
Wearing a white jade crown, silver-blue hair, and a honey-colored robe, he is handsome and has the appearance of an immortal. He is Mo Bei who plays the role of the Dragon King.
For a moment, the scene and the live broadcast room were in an uproar.
[Ahhhhh Jiang Mo Nan!]
[It’s actually the Dragon King! So cool!]
Mo Bei lowered his eyes, raised his right hand slightly, and then a boat appeared on the river! The scholar was extremely surprised and quickly thanked him before getting on the boat.
The performance of the stage musical is so captivating that the audience no longer cares about which stories the performance uses, but only focuses on the stage, wanting to know how the plot will develop.
The scholar got on the boat and rowed across the river until he finally saw an island.
Feeling saved, he immediately headed towards the island.
There is a temple on the island with red walls, green tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, which looks extremely exquisite.
As if attracted by the temple, the scholar gradually forgot the fear he had when he came here and walked forward.
The temple was filled with exquisite murals.
He had encountered fox demons, Taoist priests, Rakshasa, Yama, Black and White Impermanence, Dragon King...all of these characters before.
As if realizing something, the scholar's heart skipped a beat and he slowly turned his head.
Then, the stage lights dimmed, darkness came, and the terrified scholar seemed to be swallowed by something.
Such an unexpected yet reasonable plot twist made the audience excited.
When the light came back, the members had changed their clothes and started singing and dancing in the center of the stage.
The narrative-filled operatic lyrics paired with the traditional Chinese arrangement instantly conveyed a sense of the uncanny and mysterious. The members' effortless and powerful singing and dancing also imbued the performance with a sense of boldness and fearlessness, demonstrating a fearlessness that defies all demons and monsters.
For a moment, there was screaming at the scene.
From the arrangement and lyrics to the choreography, the atmosphere of this song is very suitable for the stage musical just now.
Coupled with the realistic and exquisite scenery, the story with a strong oriental fantasy flavor and the wonderful performances of the members, this is definitely the most exciting performance of the night!
The barrage in the live broadcast room exploded instantly!
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