This highlight reel video was specially commissioned by Lu Jiuning, with the aim of using this half-hour runtime to attract as many netizens as possible.
The results have been remarkable, with the number of participants increasing from just over two thousand at the beginning to over ten thousand, and now to nearly sixty thousand.
Whether it's the hype surrounding writing a song for the old cat or the compilation video itself, the buzz surrounding this phenomenon has far exceeded expectations.
And this number is still rising.
It's really hard to say how much it will rise by 8 o'clock!
"With tens of thousands of troops deployed, it will definitely be a force to be reckoned with, and I believe the reputation of Hive Bar will rise to a new level as a result."
Lu Jiuning was excited, for that 0.1% of the bar's influence.
Bei Chen was equally excited, also for that 0.1% of the bar's influence.
The two are unaware of each other's secrets, yet they continue to move in the same direction.
It's 8 o'clock! We've finally waited for this moment. Mr. Mask, it's time for you to take the stage!
I can't wait for Mr. Mask's new song!
[Seriously, this time nobody's questioning Mr. Mask's songwriting abilities?]
[Hilarious! With "Rose Boy" and "Ugly Monster" to back them up, those who want to be trolls should write songs of this caliber before they start talking!]
That's right!
These two songs have a limited audience and are not listened to by all age groups.
That's why it hasn't become a phenomenon yet; it can only be said to be close.
But even its popular songs are far superior to some of the popular songs on the music scene.
Especially among the 200 songs on the new song chart, there are very few that can beat it.
In the eyes of netizens, Mr. Mask's skill level is at least that of an intermediate producer, or even higher.
A mid-level producer is not someone who can be casually evaluated by someone who knows a little about music.
Once a person's abilities are recognized, the doubts will gradually decrease, and what will replace them is high expectations.
Music variety shows these days can only be described with one word: boring!
It's so cloying!
A few songs may be original, but over 95% are covers.
It's one thing to cover songs, but instead of covering classic works, they're adapting pop songs.
It's already a catchy pop song; even if you change the texture, the harmony, the melody...
In essence, it's just a more sophisticated version of pop songs.
It doesn't mean much!
The masked man who suddenly appeared was more attractive.
Perhaps because of this, after a half-hour warm-up, the number of viewers in the live stream finally exceeded 100,000.
Both Lu Jiuning and Bei Chen knew that such an opportunity only came once.
It may be a long time before it is surpassed.
Then we should seize the opportunity!
"Hello everyone, I am Mr. Mask!"
Seeing the number of viewers in the live stream surpass 100,000 for the first time, I was truly filled with trepidation…
Some necessary polite remarks still need to be made.
"In addition to a new song, a new wine will also be launched today."
This new cocktail is also related to an old cat!
Of course, let me keep you in suspense for now; I'll show you something else after I finish singing this song.
Now, the concert is about to begin.
This song is not only for the old cat, but also dedicated to all those suffering from depression.
After Bei Chen finished speaking, the image of the King disappeared from the screen, and the song information appeared next.
Song: "I Once Thought of Ending It All"
Singer: Mr. Mask
Lyrics and music by: Mr. Mask
(The song, actually sung by Mika Nakashima, had lyrics and music by Hiroshi Akita and arrangement by Yoshiaki Dewa.)
The singer of this song is none other than Mika Nakashima, the "perfect diva of the new century" from Japan.
The original version is undoubtedly the most enduring.
It became a phenomenon in Japan.
This time, Bei Chen has decided to perform a Chinese version of Mika Nakashima's version.
The guitar in the intro doesn't sound melancholic; instead, it carries a subtle, story-like quality, like sitting in a teahouse.
It's as if a few people, in the sweltering summer season, have wandered into a forest, found a babbling brook, and discovered a secluded and comfortable spot where they set up a folding table.
They brewed a pot of fragrant tea using the stream water and enjoyed the tranquility and comfort of the moment.
The melody and the mood are quite different from the song's title.
To the surprise of many, some suddenly found it difficult to understand what the piece was trying to express.
But that makes sense, this is just the beginning, what's the rush!
No, I actually feel an urge to keep listening...
The more knowledgeable a person is about music, the more they will be drawn to this prelude.
"I once thought about ending it all."
"Because the black-tailed gulls were crying mournfully at the dock."
"Rising and falling with the waves"
"Carving the past, flying into the distance"
"..."
There was no sadness, no hysteria!
It did not describe how great the suffering and hardship were.
They didn't cut open those painful wounds with a knife.
Instead, it gently recounts the trivial little things in life.
Bei Chen's singing voice is more like calmly recounting a past event to an old friend in a plain tone.
This tone is consistent with the melody of the prelude.
The consistency of the song is demonstrated quite perfectly here.
What I initially thought was a depressing song turned out to be a healing one.
Even those who don't know much about music can be drawn to Bei Chen's gentle yet slightly husky voice.
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