"(strangeness.)"
Yubai Nishikawa carefully searched all the information in his brain and replayed all the music competition videos he had watched.
I really can't figure out what kind of performance stage would have such a vocal group.
The effect is. Xichuan Yubai is still thinking about this.
suddenly--
The sound of music, in a moment of 0.1 seconds.
Time froze for a moment.
At this moment, the entire concert hall was shrouded in an almost frozen silence.
The audience could clearly hear the subtle "rustling" sound of Gan Yanyu's fingertips rubbing against the strings when she changed positions, as well as the very light inhalation sound that she tried her best to suppress. Then,
A long cello note sounded!
Then, the vocal group standing at the back of the stage spoke in unison:
The long, emotional high notes began to sing! When the human voice appeared.
The entire Golden Hall was in an uproar.
Most of the audience couldn't believe their ears.
"Use vocal accompaniment?!"
Zhang Dong exclaimed in the live broadcast room,
"Fuck, is this true?!"
"It's actually in Latin! Did Lin Tian write a Latin song himself?!"
He Shumo was shocked. He looked at Lin Tian with an expression that looked more like "Is this kid crazy?"
In the backstage, Isaac asked in a low voice with a sullen face, "(Has anyone ever used vocal accompaniment at the Cole Cup in history?)"
“(No, I haven’t heard of it at all.)”
Xichuan Yubai was surprised, "(Even in other instrumental competitions, I have never seen vocal accompaniment!)"
"(Is this in compliance with regulations?)"
"(No.)"
In fact, since the reform of music, the rules for "accompaniment" in music competitions have been very relaxed.
In previous competitions, most instrumental competitions explicitly prohibited any form of accompaniment, even a single instrument such as the piano.
The purpose is to ensure that the judges can focus on the contestants' playing skills and avoid being distracted by the sounds of other instruments.
After the reform, because of the need to take the stage effect into consideration, major competitions have become much more relaxed regarding accompaniment, and almost no form of accompaniment is banned.
However, even if the rules allow it by default.
Most contestants will try to choose as few accompaniments as possible.
Generally speaking, a cellist can only have one piano accompaniment at best, and any more will have a negative effect. This is because once there are too many accompaniments, the sound will be mixed, and the main subject will be covered. Even the best cellists will be easily overshadowed by the sound of the accompaniment, which will affect the final score.
Therefore, most cellists will not use more than one accompaniment unless it is absolutely necessary for the piece they are performing. If there are too many, they will not be able to control it.
But it is Gan Yanyu who is an alternative.
Large-scale works are often performed on stage, sometimes even with a full accompaniment orchestra.
This is too exaggerated!
What is even more exaggerated is Gan Yanyu’s absolute dominance over music.
Even if there are many accompaniments to choose from in the competition, the overall music will definitely be centered on Gan Yanyu's style, and the sound of the cello will always be the most prominent part.
This is a very terrifying ability, equivalent to a cellist who is in control of the entire orchestra. Multiple accompaniments will not only not deduct points from her, but will instead become a tool to help her demonstrate her unique charm.
This is why, even though many people hate Gan Yanyu so much and pray every day that Gan Yanyu loses the game quickly.
However, everyone has always had no doubts about Gan Yanyu's playing ability.
It was because they had seen the horrifying scene of Gan Yanyu leading an entire accompaniment orchestra on the stage, which was enough to be selected as one of the most terrifying scenes for all cellists.
Han Xin selected his troops, the more the better, that's probably it! But even so, in previous competitions, many contestants have become accustomed to the presence of Gan Yanyu's accompaniment group.
But it was absolutely impossible to guess that this time, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu would actually use vocal accompaniment! "(This is too fucking crazy!)"
Connor said in disbelief, "(Compared to the accompanying orchestra, the interference of human voice to music is much greater!!)"
This is no longer as simple as the "clutter of sound" interfering with the performance.
But the human voice, naturally, will attract people's attention more than the sound of musical instruments.
Otherwise, why is it that in contemporary pop songs, the protagonist is always the lead singer?
If this was arranged by the composer Lin Tian, then he must be crazy!
If Gan Yanyu, the performer, has no problem with this, then both of them are crazy! This is a competition!
Not your concert!
After Connor bombarded him with such criticism, he came to his senses and suddenly discovered.
Perez, who was standing by, did not respond to what he said as usual.
Instead, he raised his head and stared at the big screen with a dull look.
Connor was about to say something when he realized it wasn't just Perez.
The entire lounge was so quiet that it was a little scary.
Everyone was staring blankly at the stage. At this moment, they were completely attracted by the sound of the piano intertwined with the human voices.
Connor was a little dazed and turned his head to look.
As the human voice continued to rise and fall, I was in a trance.
The entire golden hall was suddenly endowed with a sense of "divinity".
As if it had the power to purify one’s soul, Connor could clearly hear the first line of the Latin lyrics:
【“Lord, please grant them eternal rest.”】
What a divine and yet extremely sad music this is.
Mozart's Requiem K626.
Chapter 2: Kyrie - "Lord, have mercy on me."
“.”
Gan Yanyu closed her eyes and concentrated on playing the cello.
In the complex movement of the fugue, her technique was impeccable, but her tone was mechanically precise and cold. The fast phrases lacked a sense of fluency, and seemed to be gritting their teeth to hold on.
After a strong performance in the high pitch, Gan Yanyu's shoulders trembled slightly uncontrollably, which she then forcibly suppressed.
A drop of sweat slid down her temple and dripped onto Qin's body, causing pain.
It hurts so much! At this moment, the accompaniment of the human voice is like a heart-wrenching death chant.
The huge shadow of death and a heavy sense of fate hang over the hearts of every audience member.
No one spoke, their hearts already shaken beyond words.
With a "click".
Steven stared at Gan Yanyu, and his heartbeat sank heavily.
"This is."
Yao Han murmured, "Gan Yanyu, the voice of the heart."
It was Gan Yanyu's voice.
When Connor came to his senses, cold sweat broke out on his body.
The vocal accompaniment was very clever. It did not use a more widely used language, but rather "Latin" which most people at the scene could not understand.
In this way, the impact of human voices on everyone will be greatly reduced due to language barriers.
And in this performance.
At this moment, all the accompaniment, including the vocals.
They have all been completely infused with Gan Yanyu's style. Under the girl's "absolute core", all the voices on the stage have merged into one, becoming the only voice in Gan Yanyu's heart.
What kind of terrifying control is this? !
It's the complete opposite of Isaac's playing.
Gan Yanyu's control over music does not rely on skills or superb cello techniques.
What you rely on is your heart.
The moment when Gan Yanyu's cello sounded.
On the stage, all the performers will surrender to her and become the releasers of her emotions under the unique charm of this great devil.
"(Even if I were to play piano accompaniment for Mr. Gan Yanyu on this stage, I would be devoured by him, right?)"
Xichuan Yubai murmured with a wry smile.
As a world-class composer in the eyes of the world, Yukaku Nishikawa claims to have an ultimate understanding and control over musical notes.
When I saw Gan Yanyu's performance, I only felt a sense of fear in my heart.
Now he finally understands.
Why would Lin Tian, a musician with such extraordinary talent, become the partner of such a 19-year-old cellist?
She is really charming.
Such a cello is domineering and terrifying, like a rose with thorns, so beautiful.
“(If I have the chance, I really want to write a song for the beautiful teacher Gan Yanyu.)”
Unable to help himself, Xichuan Yubai murmured.
Isaac turned his head and quickly glared at him with a fierce look.
"(What good is this kind of demon?)"
Isaac looked at the big screen.
He admitted that Gan Yanyu's ability was beyond his expectations.
The energy that erupted from this woman seemed to be even greater than that of the man! But the more this happened, the more Isaac felt a chill: "(Her music will only bring disaster!)"
Then, the stage with Gan Yanyu as the "absolute core".
What kind of voice is the girl expressing at this moment?
Steven looked at the girl playing in front of him.
Gradually, my vision became blurry.
The old man's expression finally showed a hint of emotion.
His pupils dilated slightly, and he kept trying to focus on Gan Yanyu's figure.
“.”
That seemed to be many years ago.
Steven, who had not yet retired at the time, was invited to watch a performance by the Celestial Orchestra in a theater in Paris.
In that performance.
The young man who single-handedly surpassed the entire orchestra became the deepest memory in his mind of the many performances over the next twenty years.
Steven held the armrest of the chair and propped himself up, as if wanting to see more clearly.
The girl in front of me seems to be the same as the boy back then.
They all played with the mentality of "the last show".
It is the "last game" in practical sense, from the perspective of life.
Chapter 3: Dies Irae - "The Day of Wrath is Coming"
In Requiem,
The most violent and dramatic movement, depicting the horror of the Last Judgment.
Arrived——
Gan Yanyu raised her face, and the moment the music broke out, she seemed to be grabbed by a force, and the bow was dragged on the string almost violently, making a harsh, strong sound with a sense of metallic friction.
Shocking eardrums!
The girl's body swayed back and forth with the intense rhythm. Her posture was no longer elegant, but a catharsis of being on the verge of collapse!
——Faster, faster. Gan Yanyu’s eyes were empty and frantic, and her lips were tightly pursed into a pale line.
Finally, at a very high note, she produced an extremely brief, almost drowned-out broken note, like a desperate scream being strangled in the throat.
wrong!
There is something wrong with 9 out of 10!!
When the huge sound waves hit the audience's eardrums, the sound of the cello was like a snow mountain avalanche, sweeping away everything visible.
The hearts of all the audience seemed to be pierced by an invisible hook, which pierced through their flesh and blood and tightly hooked their hearts.
Connor's eyes suddenly widened, and he held the corner of his clothes tightly with his hands, sweat oozing out.
What on earth did he go through to be able to play out the extreme fear of approaching death and the despair of having nowhere to escape!
Isaac showed an extremely disgusted expression, - "(As expected!!)"
"(This devil has finally revealed his true colors!)"
And the other side.
"Yes, that's it!"
Yao Han stood up from his chair, opened his arms, and shouted excitedly,
“It’s so close, so close!!”
“That’s not right!”
He Shumo turned around and shouted at Yao Han in fear, "Don't you think there's something wrong with Teacher Gan Yanyu?!"
"It's like"
"She is here right now, as if she is experiencing death herself!!"
Just as He Shumo spoke.
suddenly,
During this climax of the performance, the lighting technician subconsciously brightened the light beam above Gan Yanyu's head.
At this moment, the pain, fear and near-exhaustion paleness on Gan Yanyu's face were instantly exposed on the stage. The air seemed to become sticky due to the weight of the music.
“.”
He Shumo was stunned again.
"Who cares about that kind of thing?" Yao Han laughed. "Anyway, everything is under the control of Teacher Lin Tian, right?"
What's going on? What's going on?
now,
Lin Tian, sitting on the piano chair, was completely confused.
He stared blankly at Gan Yanyu's back.
That’s not right, Teacher Gan.
Isn’t this different from what we agreed?
We are talking about the "last performance of this year". Not the last performance of "this life", right?
What is this kind of performance that consumes life force doing?
Lin Tian's fingers kept playing on the cold piano keys and gradually became numb.
In his mind, he began to recall everything that had happened during this period.
In particular, Gan Yanyu rarely disobeyed his instructions and sneaked into his room in the middle of the night to look at the music score.
Everything was so abnormal and completely beyond Lin Tian’s expectations.
Everything seemed like fate. No matter how much Lin Tian wanted to stop it, he couldn't change it.
But if we say Gan Yanyu, he has completely recognized "his own destiny".
Choose to compromise with fate.
Here, I burn myself and dedicate everything to this "Requiem".
And it seemed so reasonable? Just when Lin Tian was in a daze.
Suddenly, the music took a new turn.
The girl's movements slowed down, and the cello played a low, slow, horn-like melody. Gan Yanyu turned her face to Lin Tian, with a playful smile on her lips, as if to say, "Stupid, it doesn't matter if others take it seriously."
"You are so crazy!"
bring it on,
The turning point begins——
The girl raised her hand and looked towards the audience with a calm gaze.
Requiem, here we are, Chapters 4 and 5! Chapter 4: Tuba Mirum - "The miraculous horn resounds everywhere."
Chapter 5: Rex Tremendae - "The majestic king".
The cello is out of tune.
Gan Yanyu slowed down her movements, her bow speed was extremely slow, and her vibrating the string brought a deep, almost numb whine. The previous intense consumption made her breath unstable.
When the note is prolonged, the end of the note has an uncontrollable, subtle tremor. Now,
What arrived was the gentleness that Gan Yanyu was best at.
"wrong.?"
"It's wrong again?"
“That’s so wrong!!”
After playing for less than a minute, He Shumo was stunned again.
When the voice of fate rings in my ears.
He Shumo's heart slowed down by two beats.
"Damn, it seems we misunderstood Gan Yanyu."
He Shumo said softly, "The pain just now was just to express the greater theme now."
Xichuan Yubai's expression became serious.
He looked at the stage, muttering thoughtfully:
“(Sometimes, facing fate is not about bowing your head, but about being reborn and having the motivation to keep moving forward.)”
"(Isaac——)"
Xichuan Yubai called out, but found no one answered.
He turned his head in confusion and was suddenly surprised to find something.
From the moment Gan Yanyu started playing, Isaac, who had been expressing sarcasm and disgust from beginning to end, now, for the first time, looked at the big screen so seriously.
Gan Yanyu's figure was reflected in the suddenly enlarged pupils.
Isaac was completely, stunned. (End of this chapter)
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