The quarterfinals ended at 8:30 p.m. The final four were: Broken Dream Band, Blue Shark Band, Zhang Liyuan, and a male singer from Blue Mountain Dance Hall.
In the final draw, Liang Liang really hoped to draw the Broken Dream Band, so that the remaining two contestants from the National Middle School Dance City would have a chance to meet in the finals.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. They drew the singer from the Blue Mountain Dance Hall, while Zhang Liyuan was paired with the Broken Dream Band.
That's a bit unfortunate.
Blue Shark was the first band to perform in the semifinals, and they were the first to go.
"Blue Shark! Watch out, you might sink in a ditch! If you do, I'll be laughing for at least a year!" Cai Wanlin shouted at Liang Liang with a half-smile.
"Aren't you afraid of laughing so hard you'll turn into a rock waiting for your husband?"
Cai Wanlin, who was smiling, suddenly stopped smiling. What do you mean by smiling like a statue waiting for her husband? She's suffering like a statue waiting for her husband, okay?
This guy is cursing me to be a widow someday! That's so mean!
What song are you going to sing today?
"Oh, right! I need to tell you this. Aren't you guys into heavy metal? Today I'll show you how we do heavy metal."
Cai Wanlin curled her lip: "You're bragging again. Although we haven't known each other for long, I think you're quite the braggart."
“Boasting is something only people from Beijing do. We call this telling the truth. We’re not going to waste our breath on you anymore. We have to get on stage and perform. Prick up your ears and listen carefully.”
As Liang Liang spoke, she walked onto the stage, and greeted the singer from the Blue Mountain Dance Hall as she passed by.
"Hey buddy! Scared?"
The guy was a little confused: "What are you afraid of?"
"It's a failure!"
"Hmm! A little!"
"Don't be afraid. You've never succeeded before, so what's there to be afraid of about failing!"
The singer at the Blue Mountain Dance Hall was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.
"Next up is the first singer from the semi-finals, the Blue Shark Band. They will be performing a brand new song for you today, called 'Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty'."
Since Blue Shark started rehearsing this song, Liu Yuyong has been the most troubled member of the band.
According to Liang Liang's explanation, the guitar plays a very important role in this song, with five solo sections alone, employing advanced techniques such as tapping, sweeping, and vibrato with a pick.
Liu Yuyong was so worried that he almost turned his hair white.
Liang Liang said that if he could play this song on the guitar to perfection, he would be a top-notch guitarist in China.
For this reason, Liu Yuyong has been working very hard these days, practicing this piece whenever he has a spare moment.
I wonder if it's to become the top-notch guitarist Liang Liang mentioned.
Although this piece is in the heavy metal genre, it contains many ethnic elements, so it is not a pure heavy metal style, but rather a piece with an ethnic heavy metal style.
The lyrics are largely taken from Tang Dynasty poems, giving the whole song a retro feel. The song features a lot of traditional pentatonic scales and ethnic musical instruments, as well as a section of Peking Opera recitation.
Taking all these factors into account, it is no exaggeration to call this song a classic ethnic heavy metal piece.
"Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty? Judging from the title, it seems like a retro-style song. How can it be played like heavy metal?"
Li Meng and Zhang Fenggu exchanged ideas.
"Nonsense! The lead singer of this band talks nonsense, his words are all over the place, don't listen to his rubbish." Zhang Fenggu didn't have a good impression of Liang Liang.
"If they make it look like a mess, they'll become a laughing stock."
Yidian Band and Suimeng Band are waiting to see them make fools of themselves.
on stage.
Luo Lin gently shook a camel bell in his hand, and the sound, like a wind chime, gradually rose from the stage. Then a soaring solo followed by a traditional drum, and the momentum suddenly increased. After Liu Yuyong's guitar solo, a heavy metal riff followed.
The music has reached a certain height; it's time for Liang Liang to unleash his power.
Chrysanthemum Ancient Sword and Wine
The ancient tea leaves steeped in the bustling courtyard
Foreigners worship the ancient moon at the Temple of the Sun.
The Kaiyuan era is a time of great prosperity and wonder.
…
The interlude before the chorus features Liu Yuyong's guitar solo, which utilizes tapping techniques.
After the solo, the lead singer continued:
The moon cannot be reflected in my cup tonight.
Neon lights flash and music and dancing abound
Just because of that story of being tone-deaf
Mu Ran sang along, and no one felt lost.
After the lead singer sang a high note that seemed to transport him back to the Tang Dynasty, the performance transitioned to Peking Opera recitation.
Remembering the golden age of the Kaiyuan era
Friendships are a universal bond.
A boundless perspective makes the world vast.
I wish I had ten thousand mansions
…
Liu Wen, sitting in the audience, was the first to get restless.
This song deeply moved him.
The structure is very complete, and the accompaniment, lyrics and arrangement are all perfect beyond words, but that's not the best part.
What's most impressive is the song's imagery. It perfectly captures the essence of the Tang Dynasty, vividly presenting a vibrant and fantastical world. The lyrics are grand and poetic in their choice and arrangement.
In addition, the lead singer's powerful and soaring voice...
This is a work that is perfect in every aspect.
Pacific must sign this song, no matter the cost.
Liu Wen was shocked, and the Broken Dream Band was stunned.
Cai Wanlin stared blankly at the Blue Shark band performing on stage, her heart pounding like a volcano.
At this moment, the five members of the Blue Shark band on stage were all radiant, as if each of them was shining brightly.
As the lead singer of the band, Cai Wanlin knew very well that only when the band reached a certain level could such a perfect and harmonious scene appear.
Their Dream Band had never reached this level, and she hadn't seen any rock bands, big or small, in Beijing that had reached this level.
Has this band already reached that legendary level?
That young punk was right; if they wanted to play rock, the rock bands in Beijing were no match for them.
So this is how you can play with heavy metal.
Zhang Fenggu and Li Meng were completely speechless. Even if they didn't want to admit it, they had to admit that the Nansha Band's performance of this song was too perfect.
No wonder this kid talks so arrogantly; it turns out they really have something to rely on.
Li Meng was still secretly relieved that Blue Shark had released this bombshell in the semi-finals. If they used this song in the finals, how could they win?
The ten judges could still sit still, but the audience judges were no longer sitting in their chairs. They all stood up and joined in the shouting and cheering, completely losing their composure as audience judges.
That singer at the Blue Mountain Dance Hall is so desperate he'd rather die. How can we even play like this?
I reckon I'm about to set a new record for the lowest number of votes.
As the final guitar solo faded into the distance, "Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty" finally came to an end.
Applause! Applause! Applause!
Shouting, roaring, and howling!
The entire dance hall went crazy!
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