Chapter 115 Golden Music Awards
The lights are bright, and there are beautiful ladies at the table. The annual much-anticipated Golden Melody Awards ceremony is underway.
The audience was filled with many music-related professionals who support the current music scene, and the surrounding stands were also filled with audiences who came with great expectations. On this night, everyone nervously and excitedly witnessed the Golden Music Awards' final judgment on countless outstanding works from this year.
"The next award to be presented is the Best Newcomer Award." The presenter said as he looked down at the stage and scanned the candidates.
At this moment, everyone is looking forward to the moment when the award will be announced. Many people already have the answer in their minds and are looking somewhere.
Surrounded by gazes from all directions, the people at Wax&Wane had no time to be distracted. Except for An Juesui who was unable to attend due to his recuperation, the other relevant personnel involved in the production of the single all had their eyes fixed on the podium.
"With his varied styles and unique creativity, he has injected a breath of fresh blood into the music scene, and conquered a large number of music fans with his dazzling works..."
"The winner of this year's Golden Music Award for Best Newcomer is—" In the silence, the presenter paused and read out the name that everyone had been waiting for for a long time.
"Wax & Wane! Let's congratulate them!"
The moment the group name was read out, huge applause swept the entire venue. The fans who came to the award ceremony specifically for this purpose could not contain their excitement, and the audience cheered.
The camera on the scene suddenly moved closer, recording the expressions and behaviors of the people from all angles, and everyone's face was filled with joy.
The members stood up from their seats, hugged Lin Chiran, Qu Qinghuan and others, and said, "We did it!"
Lin Chiran smiled and nodded, patted their backs and encouraged them, "Go ahead."
The members smiled at each other, and walked towards the long-awaited podium amid cheers and applause.
"Congratulations!" said the presenter, handing them the golden trophy.
The four of them took the trophies respectively. The one belonging to An Juesui was received by Shen Xun, and then they walked to the microphones one by one.
"I am very honored to receive the Best New Artist Award. Thank you to the Golden Music Awards for recognizing us. I would also like to thank every staff member of the Wax&Wane team who has contributed silently, as well as our family and fans who have always supported us."
“Wax&Wane has always attached great importance to music itself. We are very excited to be on this stage. Thank you to every listener who has trust and expectations in our music.”
“Finally, we would like to give special thanks to Lin Ge, the producer of Wax&Wane and the lyricist of the single.”
"Whether in music or other fields, he has always been able to build an ideal future for us and prove that all of this is possible. This award is dedicated to him."
Lin Chiran in the audience was stunned, and then he started laughing.
Qu Qinghuan, who was sitting next to him, also raised his eyebrows, seeming to agree with what he said.
If Wax&Wane are the most dazzling new idols and singers this year, then Lin Chiran is the new producer that everyone admires. It is not an exaggeration to say that this Best Newcomer award is given to the entire new team.
Extremely high music quality, excellent singers' interpretation, and absolute market recognition are all essential for an idol group to win the Golden Music Awards.
Their dazzling achievements often make people almost forget that Wax&Wane is a new idol group that has not even debuted with an official record for a year. I don’t know when they have grown to this level.
When walking down from the podium, the members even said hello to the camera following them.
"Did you see it? Your trophy! The captain helped you get it!"
Obviously, this was said to An Juesui who was unable to come to the scene.
The golden trophy was particularly dazzling under the bright lights, and I could feel my heart pounding even through the screen.
An Juesui, who was watching the live broadcast in front of the screen, stared at this scene for a long time, so long that he could not get the golden color out of his mind.
If he had been there at this moment, it would have been more lively and memorable. Get well soon, he really wants to return to the stage that belongs to five people, and stand with his teammates and say, we are Wax & Wane!
The award ceremony was still going on. Among the music video awards, Han Ruoming won the Best MV Award for "Eyeline".
Then comes the most exciting moment, as the winners of the Best Single Producer, Best Composer, and Best Lyricist awards will be announced.
Before reading out the winners, the presenter even made a joke, "I haven't seen this name for so long, I almost didn't recognize it."
There was laughter at the scene, and everyone had a rough answer in their minds. The camera tacitly turned to where the Wax&Wane team was.
"The winner of the Best Single Producer Award is Qu Qinghuan's "Eye Line"."
Qu Qinghuan dressed himself up like a decent human being today. He cleared his throat and spoke seriously, but the content of his speech made everyone present burst into laughter.
"Thank you for the approval, judges. I guess I have to cancel my appointment with the ear doctor."
The whole audience burst into laughter. Those who knew Qu Qinghuan had heard about his suggestion that those who mocked his music should go and see their ears.
Now when I mention it, it sounds a bit self-deprecating. The situation is different, and the meaning it sounds to everyone has also changed.
Watching Qu Qinghuan holding the trophy, his colleagues in the audience felt as if they were in another world.
During the peak years of this talented music producer, his name was nominated for the Golden Music Awards almost every year, but in the end he was always just one step short.
Perhaps because they thought he was still young and still had a chance, people thought he would win the trophy sooner or later, but they never expected that he would be silent for several years.
Until today, finally, in an idol group music work that no one had ever thought of, Qu Qinghuan once again demonstrated his amazing talent.
When those who have worked with Shenghuang frequently looked over, most of them had envy in their eyes. Everyone envied the investment and freedom in Wax&Wane's record production. Who wouldn't want a creative environment that can balance business and carefully crafted works?
When it came to presenting the Best Composer award, the most excited person was Meng Yu. This was the first time he was selected as the Best Composer. The moment I heard my name, it seemed as if the whole world was shaking.
When the prepared words were on the tip of my tongue, I suddenly forgot them all. After I said a lot and stepped down, I couldn't remember what I had said at all. I was in a state of confusion.
Until he was awakened by a burst of exclamations, he hurriedly asked Qu Qinghuan next to him how the award ceremony was going.
His answer was: "You'll find out in the stands."
Meng Yu looked up and was stunned: "Lin Chiran? The best lyricist! Huh? Why is there someone next to him..."
To the surprise of everyone present, this year's Golden Melody Awards produced the first double yolk in the Best Lyricist award, which can be said to be unprecedented in the past few decades.
Even Lin Chiran who was standing on the stage had never thought of this possibility. It was only when the Wax&Wane team performed too smoothly in the previous award ceremony that he vaguely realized that the award might not fall into his hands, but he did not expect this situation to happen.
The winner of the award together with him is an older lyricist named Zhang Qiu, also known as Teacher Zhang. He is a man of good character and a kind face, and enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry.
He had been nominated for the Golden Music Award for Best Lyricist many times in the past, but for various reasons he had always been a runner-up and had never won the award. Some people even joked that he had given up and was just here to join in the fun.
At this age, awards are just icing on the cake for him. But in the end, it is still a happy thing. Zhang Qiu took the trophy with a kind smile, calmly gave his acceptance speech, and at the end he took the initiative to turn the topic to Lin Chiran, not at all bothered by the form of the award.
If it were someone else, they might feel a little awkward to share an award, but neither of the two people on the stage was someone who attached too much importance to qualifications and reputation, so the atmosphere at this moment was unexpectedly harmonious.
Lin Chiran naturally had no objection to this, and continued talking frankly, his words were humorous and sincere.
The fans in the audience were moved by what they heard. Sometimes they laughed in unison, sometimes they quietly wiped their eye circles, and all looked at the dazzling figure on the stage.
There were no unexpected incidents in the award ceremony afterwards, and it ended smoothly, with only the last press interview session before leaving.
Everyone had long expected Wax&Wane to win the Best New Artist Award, and the questions asked by the media were relatively routine.
In response to these, Wax&Wane began to show the composure and dignity that a mature artist should have, and successfully concluded the interview.
But when it came to Lin Chiran, there were too many points to raise, and the number of problems suddenly increased. Countless microphones were extended to him, and a group of reporters surrounded him.
"Wax & Wane, as a rookie idol group appearing at the Golden Music Awards for the first time, won so many awards. How do you feel about that?"
"This is your first time being nominated for Best Lyricist and you've won the award. Do you have any special ideas for your future lyrics writing?"
"How do you think the value of this first double-yolk award for Best Lyricist compares to previous winners?"
Questions were thrown at him all at once. Lin Chiran was familiar with this kind of situation and answered them step by step. Even for those that were malicious, he responded quickly and made sure there was no chance for any distortion in the report.
When the interview was almost over, the reporter at the back asked loudly, "Teacher Zhang mentioned in the interview just now that Wax & Wane's music exceeds the past understanding of idol music. Do you think that the awards they received today have something to do with the criteria?"
Although the reporter did not say it so bluntly, the implication was quite sharp. He emphasized that idol status had certain advantages in song popularity and sales, and distorted Zhang Qiu's words, implying that they could be selected and awarded with lower requirements than others.
Lin Chiran answered calmly, saying frankly that he believed in the judgment of the Golden Music Awards judges, and emphasized Wax&Wane's serious attitude towards music, while expressing his gratitude to Zhang Qiu for his appreciation of their music.
Normally, the question would end here, but the reporter continued to ask.
"Don't you think this is an invasion of the music industry? You have always claimed that being an idol is a career related to dreams, but isn't this unfair competition destroying other people's dreams? To use a term in idol culture, is this considered disqualification as an idol?"
As soon as the last sentence came out, there was a burst of gasps from all around.
Even other artists who were dealing with reporters not far away couldn't help but look over when they heard these words.
However, the interview time had already arrived and the staff on site had already begun to step forward to maintain order and guide all parties to leave.
But Lin Chiran, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped, turned around, and asked the man, "Please tell me first, what do you think an idol should be?"
The reporter was stunned. He just wanted to make a big deal and didn't expect that Lin Chiran would ask such a question. He was unable to answer in time and just listened to the other party continue talking.
"Idols cover many fields, including music and dance, film and television art, hosting charity events, etc. Just what Wax & Wane is doing is completely different from the traditional concept of being a specialist in a certain field."
Lin Chiran looked calm and his tone was not harsh, but the reporter sitting opposite him inexplicably felt a huge pressure.
"Each idol has a unique personality, and they will continue to explore various fields. Based on what you just said, do you think that idols who have achieved success in these fields are depriving others of their dreams?"
This was the first time the reporter was speechless during an interview and couldn't utter a word for a long time.
Seeing that he didn't ask any more questions, Lin Chiran took a deep look at the camera in the distance that had not been turned off, and said: "If you still have doubts about this, please continue to pay attention to our movements before making any judgment." Without saying anything more, he left.
The reporters who remained there looked thoughtful, and seemed to think they had found a good topic. After a while they slowly dispersed.
On the night when the Golden Melody Awards came to a perfect conclusion, hardworking media people competed to report on it. Wax&Wane has continued to appear on various platforms with its dazzling achievement of winning five awards for two albums, and the birth of the first double yolk award for Best Lyricist has also become a hot topic.
At the same time, as soon as the awards were announced, the number of listens to Wax&Wane's two albums on major online music platforms began to soar, attracting many new listeners.
Many viewers were surprised after watching the award ceremony. The artists they usually know from film and television works, entertainment variety shows, and sports event broadcasts actually appeared in this well-known music award.
Curiosity drives people to spontaneously learn about Wax&Wane. The more they learn, the more interested they become in them. By the time they come to their senses, they have been completely hooked and become one of their supporters.
On the one hand, more people are interested in Wax & Wane as idols, and on the other hand, some discussions about idols have also surfaced to the public with the conversation between Lin Chiran and the reporter.
For a long time, idol culture has been in a somewhat awkward position in the mainstream. The fake masks that artists cannot take off and the fanatical obsession of fans seem to have become the representative impression, but it is hard to see the reason to persist even so.
Just as Lin Chiran said, as Wax&Wane becomes more active in various fields, they will appear in front of more and more audiences in the future and show their unique charm.
As long as you continue to pay attention to them, everyone will have the answer in their hearts.
And the one who knows this best is the idol himself.
When he personally touched the trophy that his teammates brought back for him, An Juesui wanted to return to the stage that belonged to them to the extreme.
Too many people were looking forward to his return, too many people gave him comfort when he was in pain, and every urgent mood merged with his obsession. As if moved by this piety, his physical condition improved day by day.
Finally, after the album production started for some time, An Juesui formally told the producer that he wanted to resume his idol activities.
Of course, Lin Chiran also hoped so. After hearing this, he called Wu Wen over and confirmed with him again about An Juesui's recent situation.
"This is the most recent medical report." Wu Wen took out what the producer wanted. He was also sincerely happy that An Juesui's physical condition had improved. "It has improved a lot. He has basically not had an attack in the past half month. When he occasionally has an attack, he can slowly control it."
Lin Chiran nodded: "What is the doctor's advice?"
"We can do it step by step, and resume work and observation first." Wu Wen added, "It just so happens that the preview of the animated film voiced by An Juesui and Shen Xun is about to start, and the release date is currently being confirmed."
Lin Chiran made a decision by tapping the desktop with his fingers: "Whether I can participate in the preview will depend on the specific situation at that time, but participating in the album production can be put on the agenda."
This confirmed that An Juesui had taken the first step towards his return to the activities. Wu Wen was delighted and told everyone the news as soon as possible.
The Wax&Wane group immediately became lively, messages in the chat box scrolled rapidly, and members were extremely excited.
Living under the same roof, they have been paying close attention to An Juexui's condition. From the beginning when he was in pain from time to time to now when he is gradually getting better and there is hope, everyone understands how much determination this involves.
They had a premonition these days that An Juesui would definitely not be willing to miss his first album, and the activities might resume at this time. Everyone was looking forward to this moment.
When I suddenly heard the news, it was like being hit on the head by a huge firework. After the excitement, the topic took a strange direction.
Wu Wen looked at the conversation content of everyone and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The four people were asking An Juesui what style of wig he wanted, in order to fulfill their previous mysterious promise - each of them would give him a box of wigs if he resumed the activities.
The atmosphere suddenly became about the other people's enthusiasm and An Juesui's difficulties, which made people laugh.
It has been a long time since we have seen such a relaxed and lively atmosphere in the group. Even Wu Wen couldn't help but reply. According to the previous arrangement, he would send a box of hair growth shampoo.
Sure enough, An Juesui started to go crazy. His inspiring resistance made everyone laugh. With this passionate mood, they started to get busy with the work at hand.
When all the members of Wax&Wane gathered in the rehearsal room and were thinking hard about composing songs for the new album, it was as if a light suddenly lit up in his mind, and An Juesui suddenly said, "Do you know what the gift that Brother Lin said he would give us for resuming activities is?"
Everyone shook their heads and could not come to a unanimous conclusion after discussing for a while. When they were about to ask Wu Wen indirectly, they suddenly learned the content of this extremely unforgettable gift for everyone.
"Soon after the first album is released, you will hold Wax & Wane's first national concert. Come on!"
There was a bolt of thunder out of the blue. After a brief brain freeze, cheers echoed throughout the practice room, and everyone turned around and threw themselves into music production with great enthusiasm.
*
In September, the preview of "The Unholy Alliance" was held.
Most of the audiences who came to the scene had expectations, either because of the fame of the director, screenwriter and others in the production team, or because of the fans of the character's voice actors. For example, many people came to the scene just for the two members of Wax & Wane.
It has been a long time since I last heard An Juesui's lively voice. He brought the character's mischievous personality to life, and there was bound to be a lot of laughter as soon as he opened his mouth.
The character played by Shen Xun has two contradictory faces, which aroused the audience's interest. The intriguing lines at the end made the audience stunned and pondered the whole story, wondering if there were any details hiding the truth that were overlooked.
As an original animated film, the film has reached a good level in all aspects. For the target audience, it is an excellent film.
Including the two non-professional idols who participated in the dubbing, their performance did not seem abrupt among the professional dubbing actors. There was nothing dragging down the whole film, and there were even many eye-opening interpretations of the lines.
After the film was over, the crew came out and there was constant applause.
During the introduction session, Shen Xun smiled gently and interacted with the audience. It was very difficult to associate him with the arrogant and dangerous character in the movie.
On the contrary, An Juesui's character is somewhat similar to himself. They are both active, talkative, cheerful and playful, and always bring a lot of laughs and little surprises to people.
When talking about interesting things about recording on stage, it was also mentioned that An Juesui is the one who livens up the atmosphere in a group of people. Wherever he is, the atmosphere will never be dull. It's just that he talks too much and often makes everyone dry-mouthed.
When fans who are familiar with An Juesui's personality heard this, it seemed as if countless scenes from group shows and programs appeared before their eyes. They immediately understood the joke and looked towards the stage with a bit of sympathy and amusement.
I subconsciously wanted to see the person's reaction, but after a quick glance, I realized that he was still on sick leave. I couldn't help feeling a little lonely. It would be great if An Juesui could also be there...
Just as I was thinking this, the event came to an end and the crew began to leave.
When the curtain was about to close, someone seemed to see a familiar figure, blinked, and pulled his friend beside him to identify it.
"Isn't the guy wearing a hat standing next to Shen Xun An Juesui!?"
"Hmm? It does look like him! He seems to be talking to Shen Xun, yes, it's An Juesui!!"
More and more people heard the conversation here and looked over in surprise.
An Juesui, who was talking to Shen Xun, also heard the discussions outside. After thinking for a while, he turned around and waved quietly to the audience.
Chen Xun looked at An Juesui's secretly delighted expression and smiled helplessly.
Wu Wen, who was a little distance away from the two of them, also noticed the commotion outside and felt both amused and helpless. He shook his head. Today he just wanted to observe An Juesui's condition in a crowded place, but he didn't expect to be discovered directly.
Fortunately, the fans of Wax&Wane were also very understanding and tacitly did not make much noise in the home theater of this movie. They just used actions and expressions to express their support for them and their expectation for An Jue Sui's early return.
After the event ended, fans excitedly spread the word, and this appearance seemed to be a signal of An Juesui's comeback.
Thus, with everyone's anticipation, Wax&Wane carefully polished their first album and announced two major news at the same time in November.
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