ebookland Chapter 401
Chapter 401
Music is the carrier of human emotions. No matter how good the singing skills are, they are only to assist in the expression of emotions.
But when a singer sings with all his emotions, he can still move people's hearts even if he has some flaws in technique.
Lu Qingfeng is singing in this way.
All the feelings from past and present lives merge into one, and he is telling his story to everyone.
Like Qu Ruoyun, many people in the audience couldn't stop crying.
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"I once wanted to end it all."
"I couldn't tie my shoe because it was untied,"
"Just like human bonds."
"I once wanted to end it all."
"Because the man looked at me,
"I sat behind the glass wall and said sorry for what I did that day."
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The lyrics of "I Once Wanted to End It All" all have specific meanings.
The seagull that carries away the past represents a failed past, the dead insects in the sun represent a wounded body, and the mint candy in your pocket represents the time you miss.
The lighthouse is home, the arch bridge and the bicycle are memories, the shoelaces that cannot be tied are friends, and the boy's apology used in the original lyrics can be seen as referring to Mika Nakashima's lover.
Lu Qingfeng made some changes here.
The man was talking about the original body's father, Lu Shiqiao, who expressed his repentance when they met after being imprisoned.
These lyrics actually fit him well.
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"Fighting an invisible enemy, like Don Quixote trapped in a room,"
"The final outcome is always ugly."
When Lu Qingfeng sang to this point, his voice unconsciously took on a hint of tears.
The feeling of despair was unfolding layer by layer. Even the most rational Xie Zongchen frowned uncomfortably and clenched his fists tightly to control his emotions.
There are so many truths and teachings in the world. I understand all the principles, but I still cannot break free from the cage of pessimism.
It’s not so much that I want to seek relief from death, but rather that I don’t know why I am living.
This is the most desperate darkness.
The silence at the scene was not because the program required everyone to be quiet, but because no one could speak.
But just as this song is ultimately redemption and healing, before the deepest darkness comes, the light of hope will eventually arrive.
"I once wanted to end it all."
"Because some people say I am a cold person,"
“I cry because I want to be loved because I finally know the warmth of the world.”
……
The turning point and opportunity for relief appear at this moment, and the melody, vocal effects and instruments in the connecting section begin to turn to the light.
Elements of redemption also began to appear in the lyrics.
"I once wanted to end it all,"
"You smile brightly,"
"I always think about ending my own life. Ultimately, it's because I live too seriously."
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"Because there are people like you,"
“I’ve fallen a little in love with this world.”
"Because there are people like you,"
“I have expectations for this world.”
Hope is not about light driving out darkness, but about planting flowers among ruins and identifying the direction of light in the darkness.
The singing has ended, and Lu Qingfeng stood to the end in the last melody. The light above his head became brighter and brighter, just as the lyrics conveyed.
The finale was accompanied by applause from the audience.
Lu Qingfeng bowed to express his gratitude and also tried to calm himself down.
The applause lasted for a long time until a staff member came forward and gradually died away.
"OK……"
Among the judges, Xie Zongchen was the first to pick up the microphone. He had just started to speak when he heard that his voice was not right, so he stopped.
He smiled sheepishly, coughed lightly, and then continued.
"Thank you to the time-traveling fox demon for bringing us this stage."
"I originally wanted to comment directly, but after listening to this song, a lot of questions popped up in my mind, and I couldn't help but express them. So I'll follow Teacher Liang's example and ask two questions."
"From a professional perspective, songwriting techniques are based on music theory, harmony, counterpoint, and secondly, technical theory."
“So a lot of times, creators don’t necessarily have to have emotional experiences.”
"But this song, judging by the way you performed it on stage, was because of something, right?"
Lu Qingfeng nodded silently.
There is no need to deny that although the songs were not written by him in the true sense, the experience did exist, whether it was him in his previous life or him in this world.
I chose this song for this very reason.
The creation of artistic works can only be legendary if it is supported by real experiences.
Mika Nakashima was able to sing "Once I Wanted to End It All" with such exquisite detail because of her experience of losing her hearing and then recovering.
On stage, she stamped her feet and knelt down to touch the speakers in order to find the rhythm, using touch to compensate for hearing, which also became part of the song's fame.
Later, after her illness was cured, she re-recorded the song, and you will find that the emotion in the song has completely changed.
Lu Qingfeng may not have experienced the same illness as Mika Nakashima, but his process of traveling through time and reincarnation is extremely consistent with the artistic conception of this song.
This is also the reason why he can perform this song with all his heart.
"I like the idea conveyed by this song, and I like your singing even more. Maybe someone will sing it with more skill in the future, but I don't think anyone can do it better than you."
"10 points."
Applause broke out from the audience. After Lu Qingfeng expressed his gratitude, another judge, Qin Wen, took the microphone.
"I cried just listening to it."
She used a tissue to hold the tears in her eyes to prevent them from ruining her makeup.
"Before the official competition, I asked you if you would perform a new song, and you said yes, so I was really looking forward to your performance. I can only say that it was even better than I expected."
"10 points."
The audience applauded again in agreement. Liang Xiaoshen wiped his eyes and then picked up the microphone.
"This song reminds me of a literary writer, Shi Tiesheng, who wrote in his book "Rotary Asking Directions": Since suffering has pushed me to the edge of a cliff, let me sit down on the edge of this cliff, take a look at the mist below, and sing a song for you."
"And in 'I and the Earthen Altar' I wrote: It's not that I haven't thought about death, it's my physical self that is begging my spiritual self. What I want to end is the pain, not life."
"So far, after listening to two of your songs, you're already better than many musicians in terms of the beauty of the melody and the literary quality of the lyrics. I'm really, really curious about who you are."
"I can't imagine where a talented musician like you came from. There are still a few rounds left. I'm torn. I hope you lose in the next round so I can know your true identity. But I also hope you keep going so I can hear more good songs."
"Anyway, 10 points."
This statement also resonated with the audience.
The applause never stopped.
Yuan Qingqian then gave 10 points without any suspense.
Finally, there is Liu Weiming, who has never given a full score in any stage.
"Everyone, don't look at me. I'll give..."
He paused here, drawing everyone's attention, and then spoke.
"10 points."
During the judging stage, Lu Qingfeng received a record of full marks from the judges of the show, an honor that even the second season of the King of Singers had not received.
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Something happened in the second half of the month, so I couldn’t keep up with the full update schedule. I can only work harder next month!
Then, I wish everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival and what kind of fillings you eat in rice dumplings.
I am a sweet rice dumpling pie, and I ate red beans and candied dates in the morning.