Chapter 7 Theme Song
In the practice room, the other contestants had already returned from lunch and were preparing for their afternoon vocal practice.
Gu Yan was called out by the staff, apparently for some other arrangements.
Qian Song was not in the practice room, so Xie Qingyu asked the camera teacher next to him. The camera teacher quietly asked the director backstage using the headset, and then pointed in the direction of the stairs.
Xie Qingyu carried the takeaway box and walked towards the stairs. When he opened the door, he saw Qian Song sitting on the stairs, his head buried in his legs, looking extremely tired.
"Qian Song." Xie Qingyu called his name softly.
Qian Song raised his head, with a hint of confusion and fatigue in his eyes.
Seeing the takeaway box in Xie Qingyu's hand, he was stunned for a moment, then whispered, "Thank you."
Xie Qingyu sat next to him and handed him the takeaway box: "Eat something. If you don't take in enough energy during high-intensity training, your body will collapse."
Qian Song took the takeaway box, his fingers trembling slightly.
He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just lowered his head in silence.
He knew that there was something wrong with his condition, but he didn't want this emotion to affect others.
At the same time, what he needs is not enlightenment, but adjustment of his own heart.
Xie Qingyu stood in front of Qian Song with an indifferent look, as if he was not paying much attention to him.
This made Qian Song feel somewhat relieved.
Xie Qingyu didn't ask any more questions, but just said softly: "Eat your meal before going back to the practice room."
Qian Song nodded, his voice so low that it was almost inaudible: "Okay."
Hearing his answer, Xie Qingyu nodded, turned around, opened the door, and returned to the practice room.
He knew that some pressure could only be digested by oneself, and the comfort of others might provide temporary relief, but true relief could only come from inner relief.
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Xie Qingyu returned to the practice room and continued to practice the theme song dance. Not long after, Qian Song also came back, and he was obviously in much better condition.
Not many people noticed this little episode, and even if someone noticed it, they wouldn't have felt much. Before coming to the show, they already knew they were there to compete, so what's the point of coming if they don't adjust their mentality?
At one o'clock in the afternoon, the vocal teacher arrived at Class A's practice room on time.
She is a tall female teacher, dressed smartly.
She stood in the middle of the practice room and said with a smile, "Hello everyone, I am the teacher responsible for the vocal part of the theme song. You can call me Teacher Li. Next, I will teach you the theme song."
The contestants in Class A all breathed a sigh of relief, at least the production team did not "let them go" this time.
Teacher Li did not play the music directly. Instead, he stood in the middle of the practice room, holding a stack of lyrics sheets in his hand, and his eyes swept over every contestant in Class A.
His voice was gentle yet tinged with seriousness: “To sing a song with emotion, it’s not enough to just hit the right pitch.
We need to understand the meaning of the lyrics and find our own emotional resonance.”
She distributed the lyrics to everyone and then began to explain the meaning of the lyrics one by one.
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Lyrics: "Dream Stage"
(Verse 1)
Dreams bloom every night
Longing for the spotlight
Step to the beat
Sweat does not change
Chasing the light with full original intention
Waiting for that moment to come
(refrain)
This is the stage of dreams
Shining with infinite brilliance
Courage is the wings that fly through the sea of clouds
Blooming in my era
Let the world hear my voice
Tailoring the future with songs
Never give up no matter the storm
Embrace expectations on this stage
(Verse 2)
………………
(refrain)
………………
(End)
The stage of dreams never ends
Our story keeps telling
Run towards that brilliance with all your strength
Leaving behind a scene of eternal glory
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Teacher Li put down the lyrics sheet and glanced at each contestant: "Now, everyone, please briefly talk about your feelings after reading the lyrics or your favorite line.
Gu Yan, you come first."
Gu Qi nodded, his tone calm, "I think this song expresses the persistence and pursuit of dreams. No matter how many difficulties you encounter, you must bravely move forward."
He didn't really feel too strongly about the word "dream". It was just because he happened to like it and entered this circle at the right age, that's all.
Who can predict what will happen in the future?
But if you ask them, they will definitely say it's for their "dream", for the stage, there is no doubt about that. They have to pretend in front of the camera~
After Gu Yan finished his reflections, Qian Song followed up: "The 'confusion and helplessness' and 'ridicule and hurt' mentioned in the lyrics reminded me of my own past experiences.
But I believe that as long as I persevere, I will one day stand on my own stage."
When he said the word "believe", there seemed to be a faint light flashing in his eyes, and he was waiting for an opportunity to break out of the prison.
Leo blinked, his tone tinged with innocence, "My favorite line is 'Courage is wings that fly through the sea of clouds'. It feels like it's saying that as long as you have courage, you can fly higher."
Children are still at the age of believing in light, and their ideas are always unpolished and innocent.
When it was Xie Qingyu's turn, he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he pondered for a moment. Suddenly, he didn't know what he thought of, and smiled:
"This song is not just about dreams, but also about faith and partners. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and the support of partners allows us to go further."
If Xie Qingyu were asked to name the luckiest thing about entering the entertainment industry, it would be having several teammates who are not related by blood but are like family to him.
After all, the relationships within groups within the circle are very delicate, and members are both teammates and competitors for resources.
However, the NOVA-X boy group is famous for having an unusually close relationship, which makes their marketing accounts look forward to internal fights among them every day.
Not only are they hoping for something, they're also spreading rumors, which is outrageous.
Wen Yan heard Xie Qingyu's answer and nodded in agreement, with a hint of emotion in his tone:
"The lyrics 'never give up no matter the weather' really resonated with me.
On the road to pursuing your dreams, you will inevitably encounter setbacks, but as long as you don’t give up, you will definitely see hope.”
Sun Lele's eyes were filled with anticipation, and her tone was cheerful and relaxed: "I like the phrase 'The stage of dreams never ends' the most. The stage is our starting point and our destination."
Finally, Bai Tang said briefly: "The lyrics are very real and express our feelings."
He didn't understand the significance of this part, but since everyone had mentioned it, he might as well say a few words about it.
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Xie Qingyu's heart moved, and he probably figured out Teacher Li's approach.
She was guiding everyone to express their feelings about the song. Although her method was not very clever, it was very effective.
This method allows everyone to quickly find their own emotional resonance and thus better perform the song.
After everyone finished speaking, Teacher Li did not comment on their opinions. Instead, he walked to the piano in the corner of the practice room and began to randomly call out names: "Wen Yan, Xie Qingyu, you go first."
Wen Yan walked forward, and Teacher Li played an accompaniment and motioned him to start.
His vocal technique is superb, with impeccable pitch and rhythm, but his emotional expression is a little thin.
After the song was finished, Teacher Li nodded and said gently, "The technique is very good, but the emotion could be more abundant."
Then, Teacher Li played another piece and signaled Xie Qingyu to start.
Xie Qingyu put down the lyrics sheet and looked at Teacher Li without any avoidance in his eyes. He had already memorized the lyrics in his heart.
The prelude sounded softly, and Xie Qingyu nodded slightly, as if feeling the pulse of the melody.
The emotions of the lyrics are perfectly captured in his interpretation. Every line reflects his inner feelings, and every note is filled with faith and courage.
His breathing was always even, his voice was always full, his posture was relaxed and calm, without any tension or panic.
The music stopped, and Teacher Li looked at Xie Qingyu with admiration, his tone full of praise: "You have great talent, and your emotional interpretation is very accurate."
Xie Qingyu noticed that all the cameras around him were pointed at him, and guessed that the program crew was trying to stir up trouble.
This kind of comparison between the before and the after can easily be used by the program crew as a gimmick to draw attention and gain popularity.
Of course, if he couldn't catch Wen Yan, that would be a different story, but he did.
Sure enough, Wen Yan's expression was a little stiff, but because the camera was facing him, he could only smile and applaud Xie Qingyu.
Leo puppy didn't care about that. He clapped his hands vigorously with admiration written all over his face.
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Teacher Li then called on Qian Song and Sun Lele. Their performances were good and bad, but they did not form a sharp contrast like Xie Qingyu and Wen Yan.
Qian Song's voice is a little hoarse, but his emotional expression is very accurate.
Teacher Li commented: "The emotions are very real, but you should be careful to protect your voice and not try too hard."
Sun Lele's performance was quite satisfactory. Teacher Li encouraged her, saying, "Your voice has great potential. Keep up the good work."
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After the practice, Teacher Li encouraged everyone: "You have made rapid progress. Next, you need to practice repeatedly and sing every line of the lyrics perfectly.
Remember, the stage is not just a competition of skills, but also a transmission of emotions."
After she finished speaking, she left the practice room.
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After Teacher Li left, the contestants in Class A each found a corner and began to focus on their own practice.
After practicing the vocal part for the most part, everyone walked to the center and started singing and dancing, repeating every movement and every line of the theme song over and over again.
Time passed by unknowingly, the sky outside the window gradually darkened, but the lights in the practice room were still bright.
The contestants seemed tireless, singing and dancing over and over again.
Although the program team gave 48 hours, the time for sleeping was not deducted from the 48 hours, and the contestants needed to arrange the ratio of practice and rest by themselves.
Xie Qingyu stood in front of the mirror, sweat sliding down her cheeks. Her fingertips gently ran across the water droplets rising from the mirror surface, and she smiled gently.
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At the same time, the first wave of pictures of the fans’ debut performances have been released one after another.
The contestants' photos spread quickly on major social platforms, and they all gained some fans.
Among them, Bai Lang and Gu Qiong already had a certain fan base because they were run by a company. Their retouched photos were all over the talent show square, quickly increasing their popularity.
Although some passers-by expressed dissatisfaction with this screen-swiping behavior, it is undeniable that the number of fans of Bai Lang and Gu Yan increased rapidly, making them popular contestants in the initial stage.
[Star Dream Road Official Group]
"Just saw the picture posted by Bailang fan, it's pretty good, the cool guy with a cold face is slurp slurp"
"Welcome, sisters, it's worth investing."
"Gu Yan is also OK, he has the feeling of a gentle and noble young man, I want to #"
"What are you saying above me, hahahahahaha"
"Whose bitter tea seeds fell on my face?"
"To be honest, I want to see Wei Liangchen wearing gold-rimmed glasses. This face is too authoritative, hahahaha"
"I've seen his skits, ummm... his acting is pretty awkward"
“I only look at the face”
"Tang Bao Tang Bao Tang Bao Tang Bao"
"Mother Gu Zheng loves you"
"[Gu Qiong's Retouched Image]"
"[Bai Tang Retouched Image]"
“………………”
"Stop spamming the screen upstairs"
"琂琂［love］琂琂［love］琂琂［love］"
"Hey, I think I saw someone I know. Didn't Qian Song debut? Why is he participating in the talent show again? Is there something wrong with my memory?"
"The company is operating with its feet, and the group is a mess."
"Are there any new brothers? Aren't there auditions this year?"
"Sisters on the picture"
"Look at my new cute puppy [Leo Daze]"
"Ahhhhh baby, mommy, hug me."
Painless motherhood
"Qian Song is making a debut for his mother! Go for it!"
"[Bai Tang Retouched Image]"
"To be honest, although the marketing is offensive, Bai Lang has a certain aesthetic that suits my taste."
"[Qian Song's Refined Image]"
"Sisters, this man has a very atmospheric atmosphere [Xie Qingyu Moonlight Picture]"
“Aa ...
"So handsome, tell me your name."
“Thank you for pointing me to Jade Gallery @ Jade Gallery”
“……………………”
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Lin Lulu sat in front of the computer, carefully selecting the photos she had taken.
She posted the amazing picture of Xie Qingyu she took that night on her newly opened website with a series of tags such as #StarDreamRoad# and #Audition#.
The name of the station is "Jade Gallery", which means that Xie Qingyu is as clear and precious as jade.
As soon as the picture was released, the comment section exploded.
"What kind of divine beauty is this?! I'm completely hooked!"
"Hand over the trainee information immediately! I want to know this little brother's name!"
"Kuchazi fly, fly, fly! This appearance is too good to be true!"
"Sisters, I've looped this picture a hundred times, help!"
"This temperament is amazing, cool and gentle, my heart is instantly moved!"
“I feel it’s just average, I can’t eat it at all.”
"What did you eat upstairs, sisters?"
Lin Lulu looked at the comments section that kept flooding with messages, feeling both excited and anxious.
Although this picture was very popular, she found that Xie Qingyu’s official account had not yet been opened, and the official blog did not provide any directions.
This means that these passers-by fans who are attracted by the appearance may quickly leave because they cannot find a "home".
"No, we have to find a place for them to gather." Lin Lulu thought to herself and quickly searched the comment section.
Sure enough, some fans have already suggested opening a personal super topic for Xie Qingyu.
Lin Lulu immediately contacted several active fans, and they discussed the matter of opening a super topic together.
Soon, "Xie Qingyu Super Topic" was officially launched, and a super topic fan group was also established.
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After the super topic was opened, the atmosphere in the group quickly became lively.
"Welcome all Qingyu fans! This is our happy home!"
"Sisters, I've set Qingyu's divine picture as my wallpaper. Every time I look at it, my mood improves!"
"Does anyone know what Qingyu's daily practice room routine is like? Please take more photos!"
"Lulu's fan page's amazing pictures are already legendary. Looking forward to more beautiful pictures!"
Lin Lulu looked at the lively discussion in the group and felt relieved.
He took advantage of this wave of popularity and posted a set of pictures. He plans to post the amazing picture of the wall after the program is officially announced next week.
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At the same time, Xie Qingyu in the practice room had no idea that he had already set off a wave of craze on the Internet.
He remained focused on the practice in front of him, repeating every movement of the theme song over and over again.
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