Amid global anticipation, May 20th finally arrived.
This day.
The red carpet at the entrance of Zhongzhou Music Hall stretches for hundreds of meters.
Not only the kings and queens of the music world and the masters of songs walked on the red carpet, but also countless big names from various fields of the blue planet made a shining appearance amid the flash lights of reporters.
Fans gathered at the door.
There were constant screams and shouts of madness.
Reporters took photos and discussed the matchup excitedly:
“I haven’t seen this scene in a long time!”
"The guest lineup is even better than the Spring Festival Gala!"
"look!"
"People from the Literary Association are here!"
In the distance, a group of people wearing uniform clothes and the exclusive logo of the Literature and Art Association on their chest sleeves appeared. However, these people did not walk on the red carpet. Instead, they entered the hall through the side door in a low-key manner. Only the two leaders walked on the red carpet.
One is the president of the Literary and Art Association.
The other is the vice president of the Literary and Art Association.
“Tsk tsk.”
"The fact that these two people came in person shows how much importance the Literature and Art Association attaches to this duel."
"Of course I take it seriously."
"Today's scene is exactly what the Arts Association wanted to see."
"But Xianyu's support rate is really high. Fans are basically shouting his name, suppressing the support of Qin Zhen's fans."
…
Zhongzhou Music Hall.
internal.
The crowds started to enter.
The seats gradually filled up.
The corresponding online live broadcast will also officially start when the audience enters.
Crash.
The live broadcast room was filled with comments:
“It’s about to begin!”
"I am in the supreme VIP seat!"
“Hahahahahahaha, are you a VIP member of the live broadcast room?”
“The guest lineup is quite impressive!”
"I think I saw Mei Xiaoge, the former number one on the dance chart. Do you want to see Yudie top the list today?"
"Boiling Sheep is here too!"
Yingzi produced an animated series called "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" some time ago, which has been popular on the children's channel recently.
There is a character in the film called Feiyangyang.
He looks quite similar to Fei Yang.
Therefore, netizens began to call Fei Yang "Fei Yangyang".
"Where's Qin Zhen?"
"Where's Fish Daddy?"
"I should be preparing it backstage."
“I’ll go!”
"Look at the private room upstairs. There's a flash of light. Is that him?"
“Wow!”
"It's him!"
"He is busy at the Central Government, why is he here?"
"Father Yu and Qin Zhen are so awesome!"
It was indeed a packed hall, as everyone noticed that many important figures were sitting in the hall.
Usually these big shots would sit in private rooms.
It can be seen that the people in the private rooms today have higher status and position than those in the hall.
…
Seven o'clock in the evening.
During the discussion on site and in the live broadcast room, host An Hong took to the stage!
The audience was immediately delighted.
It seems that An Hong has become a national host, and he is basically indispensable in all kinds of big events.
"Good evening, distinguished guests at the scene and in the live studio. I am An Hong. I am honored to be the host of this peak showdown in the music industry. At this moment, I am just like you all, feeling both nervous and excited..."
After the opening remarks.
An Hong said: "In order to ensure absolute fairness, we will draw lots on the spot to determine the order of today's match. Now, please invite Teacher Qin Zhen and Teacher Lin Yuan to come on stage to draw lots!"
The words fell.
Lin Yuan and Qin Zhen walked onto the stage together.
This showdown revolves around these two people, and today all the big names from all walks of life are here for them.
However, there was no tension or anxiety on their faces; instead, they looked absolutely calm and had faint smiles on their faces.
Judging from their mental state alone, it seems that both of them are confident of victory.
The drawing of lots uses round balls, one with "1" written inside and the other with "2" written inside.
The two balls were placed in a transparent box and were shaking rapidly, making it impossible to capture them with the eyes, let alone remember them.
After shaking for thirty seconds.
An Hong invited the two to draw lots.
Qin Zhen made a "please" gesture to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan said: "I am a junior, so I should let the seniors go first."
"Then I'll go first."
Qin Zhen didn't hesitate any longer. He just reached out and took out a sphere, then broke it open.
The number inside is "1".
An Hong announced: "Teacher Qin Zhen will be on stage first, followed by Teacher Lin Yuan. Both teachers please go backstage to make final preparations. In five minutes, Teacher Qin Zhen's work will be performed first."
Lin Yuan and Qin Zhen bowed to each other and walked off the stage.
…
Live broadcast room.
"Fish Dad is the second to appear!"
"Is this going to trigger the law that the first to move will lose?"
"Ha ha ha ha."
"That's not necessarily true."
"Because today we are competing in symphonic works, a symphony performance takes at least half an hour. By then, the audience's minds will be filled with the melody of the first work. If the second symphony is not amazing enough, everyone will probably be affected by the first symphony in their judgment."
“This is called preemptive action.”
"Whether you win by making the first move or lose by making the first move is all metaphysics. The real result still depends on the work. These two are the kind of people who can win by making the first move or by making the last move."
"So how do you calculate the result?"
"The results of this kind of competition will not be announced on the spot. After the works are out, the answers will become clear over time."
“That’s true.”
"Look, Qin Zhen's band is on stage!"
"The conductor is Chen Mi, the top conductor on Blue Star!"
"etc!"
"Who is that?"
"Wow, Qin Zhen is also going to perform as a musician!?"
There were exclamations at the scene!
Many people did not expect that Qin Zhen would actually serve as a musician himself and perform on stage with the orchestra.
The instrument Qin Zhen was responsible for was a flute.
…
The exclamation was short-lived.
One minute before the performance began, the whole audience was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The audience was of high quality and no one dared to make a sound for fear of affecting the game.
Command platform.
Blue Star's top conductor named Chen Mi turned around and raised his baton.
Prelude, Adagio, E minor.
This is a symphonic work in a grand narrative style.
From the beginning of the introduction, the grand feeling is everywhere.
stringed instrument!
Timpani!
Wind instruments!
The crossed instruments compete to play strong and passionate rhythms, with strong tension and fast pace, creating a strong shocking effect!
And in this effect.
There seems to be a faint sense of homesickness coming through.
It turns out that this symphony contains not only a grand narrative, but also strong emotional expression.
And on the big screen.
The title of the work has come out.
This is the eighth symphony under Qin Zhen's name. The first movement is called "To the New World". The theme is the changes caused by the merger of the eight continents of Blue Star and its ubiquitous impact on contemporary people.
…
Lin Yuan listened quietly to the symphony in his ears.
Qin Zhen is the most famous contemporary symphony master on Blue Star.
The works of such a master are naturally extraordinary, and it is no exaggeration to describe his works as shocking.
Lin Yuan even thought that if someone like Qin Zhen was born on Earth, he would definitely become a god in the contemporary music scene and would be unique.
Because there is no such contemporary master on earth.
If we really have to find someone, we can only look for some of the most amazing names in the music world in global history who can be compared with him.
But at this moment.
Lin Yuan was not thinking about winning or losing. He was enjoying the present moment and this strange but shocking work.
And after a brief transition.
The second movement of the symphony begins.
The key of D flat major actually has eight beats.
If you listen carefully, you will find that these eight beats have eight different flavors.
For example, the first beat.
The woodwind section of the orchestra played a few chords full of sorrow in the bass area. Then Qin Zhen played a slow theme full of strange beauty and wonderful interest on the flute solo. The string music used simple chords as accompaniment, which made people think of Qin Zhou involuntarily.
The second beat...
The third beat...
The second movement seems to have eight thematic styles of Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei and Zhongzhou music.
This isn't a very earth-shattering idea.
However, the actual operation is extremely difficult.
Qin Zhen needs to integrate the musical styles of eight continents into one movement.
Qin Zhen did it.
At this moment, Lin Yuan felt that Qin Zhen was already a great figure in the Blue Star music scene!
…
A symphony usually consists of four movements.
Qin Zhen's symphony also has the regular four movements.
Third movement.
This movement is significantly longer than the previous two.
With the style of a scherzo, it seems as if the alternation of two centuries is presented in music.
The first half.
The music is light and the emotions are lively and jumping. At that time, the blue planet had not yet merged. Each continent had its own way of playing, and people could live in peace and contentment in their own little world.
Into the second half.
The theme becomes grander again, and although the emphasis of instruments and melodies is obviously different, the theme can still echo and imitate the former, and the characteristics of the fifth scale are displayed to the fullest!
Is it better to merge or not to merge
No one knows the answer to this question.
But what is certain is that everyone has become accustomed to the trend of the new century, the continents are becoming more and more united, and hometown has gradually become a complex. In fact, this is already a world of universal peace and harmony!
…
The end of the third movement is a bit of a transition.
In most cases, there are breaks between movements.
Qin Zhen's third movement and fourth movement are closely connected.
Almost as soon as the former ended, conductor Chen Mi started playing the fourth movement.
This is the climax of the entire symphony!
Typical Allegro!
Grand sonata form!
It is like a summary of the current Blue Star merger, so the majestic momentum climbs to the peak, while giving birth to new themes, interweaving with each other into a torrent of emotions!
This moment.
The birth of a new era has given everyone a sense of responsibility and mission!
The main theme of this movement is played by the French horn and trumpet together, majestic and powerful;
The secondary theme is a soft and lyrical melody played by a single yellow pipe.
After all this development, it forms a brilliant ending!
When the last note fell, the applause from the audience was like a tide that lasted for a long time!
This is a symphony that is powerful enough to dominate the contemporary world!
This is also a work that no one can find fault with and can be called great!
This is still a perfect answer worthy of the grand scene of the peak showdown in the Blue Star music scene!
at the same time.
This is a piece that made Lin Yuan feel lucky that he did not underestimate the enemy and decisively invited Beethoven's work...
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Zhongzhou Music Hall.
There was thunderous applause at the scene.
"Among the several symphonies Qin Zhen has composed, this is the one that shocked me the most!"
"The structure of this symphony is amazing. It turns the impossible into the possible, as if it uses a piece of music to tell the changes in world history. Such a piece of music should be born at the turn of two centuries!"
"Except for the fact that the style is a bit vulgar, I can't find any fault with it."
“The melody, technique and even structure are all perfect. This is his new masterpiece!”
“He played the flute part himself, and it was so touching!”
"The flute plays the minor themes of Qinzhou and Zhongzhou. The design is quite thoughtful."
"Xianyu is in a bit of trouble now."
"I am more looking forward to Xianyu's works. The melody of "Destiny" still shocks me."
"There is no first in literature or second in martial arts. Oftentimes, it is hard to tell who is better in some literary and artistic works. Do you think this piece of music is better than Xianyu's previous song "Destiny"? I don't think anyone would dare to guarantee that."
"If he wants to decide the winner, Xianyu can only bring out the best of the best."
"Or maybe Xianyu's Fate was just a flash in the pan, and the new work can't reach the same heights."
There was a heated discussion at the scene.
There are big names from all walks of life.
There is the music industry's Qu Die.
There are pure music lovers.
…
And in the live broadcast room.
The barrage has already been boiling.
“The climax of the fourth movement is so exciting!”
"The third movement, the alternation of two centuries, is a design that is simply amazing!"
"I heard the Qinzhou element!"
"I hear the Middle-earth element!"
"It's not just these two continents. Basically, the musical characteristics of the eight continents of Blue Star have all been displayed by him. It's so harmonious that there is no sound of disharmony."
"I only know that Qin Zhou's music is really good!"
"I seem to have fallen in love with symphony music. This is the first time I've realized the beauty of this kind of music!"
“Symphony is music within music!”
"Can Fish Dad win?"
"It feels like the odds are 50-50, or even 40-60. Qin Zhen's piece is too powerful!"
"It doesn't matter. Yu Dad is still young. Even if he loses this round, it won't be a big problem, because the opponent this time is really too terrifying!"
"yes."
Qin Zhen can definitely be regarded as the strongest opponent Xianyu has ever encountered since his debut!
As for the work just now.
Qin Zhen is slightly better than Yang Zhongming and Russell.
…
Fifteen minutes.
Give the audience some time to calm down.
During these fifteen minutes, An Hong, as the host, did not say much, but just naturally invited Xianyu to come on stage when the time came.
In the game.
The host should not take a stance regarding the two people competing against each other.
After An Hong shouted, "Please welcome Teacher Lin Yuan to the stage," Lin Yuan blocked out all distractions and walked up to the podium with the band.
Suddenly.
There was an exclamation from the audience!
"ah!"
"Why did Xianyu go directly to the command platform?"
"Where's the conductor?"
"Isn't he going to take charge himself?"
“It shouldn’t be like this!”
"Does Xianyu know how to command?"
"For such an important duel, why didn't he ask a top conductor like Chen Mi for help?"
"Given his status, the world's top conductors should all be willing to cooperate, right?"
"Didn't he look for Teacher Wei Shujing last time for Destiny?"
"I heard that Teacher Wei Shujing is seriously ill and can no longer perform on stage."
"I see. Then he can change the conductor. It's not like he can't find a conductor of the same level as Wei Shujing. Why does he choose to do it himself?"
Only those who understand symphony music know the importance of conductor.
…
Live broadcast room.
There was also a burst of exclamations.
Not every netizen knows what a conductor means to an orchestra.
However, someone in the barrage explained the situation, and netizens quickly understood what Lin Yuan standing on the command platform meant.
“Ah, this!”
"What do you mean?"
“Can the conductor directly influence the quality of the performance?”
"Then why does Fish Daddy go up by himself?"
"Even if he knows how to conduct—after all, he knows everything—he can't reach the level of a top conductor, right?"
"So mysterious?"
"The conductor's influence is really important. What does Fish Dad think?"
"Trust him!"
"Since he's standing there, he must have his reasons. After all, this is the most important duel since his debut!"
…
No matter what people think, the performance preparation on stage will not be affected.
It's the band's adjustment time, and every musician is doing their final warm-up.
At the same time, some people noticed:
A choir even took to the stage.
Now, not only are those who don’t understand symphony confused, but even those who understand the structure of symphony are full of doubts.
It's normal to have such doubts.
Most symphonies on Earth are without chorus.
Only a few symphonic works are performed with live choruses.
And no one on Blue Star has ever made such an attempt.
Maybe in private, but it has never appeared in a real big performance.
It seems that in the eyes of the people on Blue Star, symphony should be an art of pure music, and it is no longer pure when human voice is added.
"What the hell?"
"The choir is up?"
"This is the Sky Star Choir, the most famous choir on Blue Star, but they shouldn't be here."
"Is this about vocals accompanying the symphony?"
"Will this work?"
"Who knows?"
“They don’t necessarily have to sing, do they?”
"What you said is true. The choir is here, so they must sing a few words."
"He walked up to the podium himself, and now he's leading the choir up there. What on earth is he trying to do?"
…
Discussion taking place on site.
The live broadcast room is discussing.
The final three minutes of preparation.
No matter what the audience thought, they could only suppress their curiosity temporarily and wait for the performance to begin.
Three minutes.
Two minutes.
One minute.
The moment the countdown ends.
Lin Yuan raised the baton in his hand.
The official name of this piece of music is Xianyu Symphony No. 2.
The first movement is in D minor, 2/4 time, and sonata form.
The first theme at the beginning is solemn and powerful, full of great shock and tragic colors. It is played by the string section in a low and depressing atmosphere, and then gradually strengthens until the whole orchestra plays the entire theme in a majestic and powerful, overwhelming manner!
And at the beginning.
But only a few minutes.
The whole scene changed.
The effect of sound immersion instantly covers the entire venue!
People seem to have entered a world of music!
Qudie area.
Abigail got excited: "It feels like that again!"
Zheng Jing looked serious.
An expert can tell whether a piece of music is good or not at the first sight: "This piece of music is not simple!"
Lu Sheng seemed to be thinking: "It feels completely different from "Destiny"..."
Yang Zhongming's eyes were as calm as water. The surprise in the beginning was far greater than the shock. No matter what Xiao Yuer was thinking at the moment, this feast would surely not disappoint him.
suddenly.
Russell said: "Master level conducting art!"
The voice was very soft, but it revealed an unquestionable certainty.
Xianyu has a master-level command level. This is the judgment he made within five minutes—
This young man is incredible!
With so many prominent identities already, why can he still divert his energy to stand at the pinnacle of the command field
I know how to conduct and can conduct a large orchestra, but I am still far from the master level.
But soon they didn't care about anything anymore.
There is only music in their ears and only notes in the world, as if the Zhongzhou Music Hall today is Xianyu's absolute territory!
The woodwinds are playing!
The sad atmosphere gradually developed into G minor!
The tense struggle of string instruments brings the music to the climax of the first movement!
The melody is ups and downs, sometimes depressing, sometimes tragic!
What was presented to the audience seemed no longer a band, but an army!
Fearless and brave!
Heroes forward!
"ah!"
“So exciting!”
"My blood is burning!"
"What kind of song is this!"
"This kind of endless power!"
"Determined and powerful!"
"Like a rock!"
No one knows how long the first movement lasted, all they know is that they seemed to be fighting a bloody battle!
In the strong wind!
It’s so refreshing!
The second theme unfolds naturally.
The B major key that begins first gives the woodwind instruments a hint of sadness.
The G minor key of the development section makes the string instruments express a tense sense of struggle, and the music leads to a climax again.
The similarity with "Destiny" is that Lin Yuan expresses the ideological source of the entire work with a serious and grand momentum from the very beginning.
In fact, this is a theme that Beethoven has repeatedly expressed in many of his works.
struggle.
It also reflects the inevitable process of struggle—
hardships.
The melody is ups and downs, sometimes depressing, sometimes tragic.
What the audience seemed to see was the warriors constantly breaking through the barriers, one after another hoping for victory!
Backstage.
There is also a viewing area here.
Qin Zhen's expression became more and more serious.
It was only the second movement, but Lin Yuan made him feel the overwhelming momentum.
He subconsciously compared it with the first two movements of his own work, but the result was somewhat unacceptable to him.
"How is it possible..."
The level displayed by Lin Yuan's symphony is not inferior to "Destiny", and is even slightly stronger!
You know.
Lin Yuan’s previous piece “Destiny” had already reached the artistic pinnacle of symphony, so what did the emergence of a stronger symphony represent
Qin Zhen didn't dare to think any further.
Gradually.
The third movement is coming.
This time it is a slow movement, a cantabile adagio, in B flat major.
Performed in an irregular variation form, this movement seems much quieter and more peaceful than the previous two movements. Although the melody is flat, it is still soft and beautiful.
“Great piece of music.”
Yang Zhongming muttered to himself as if he was hit.
Russell smiled bitterly: "What a romantic guy! I never thought that one day, we would become his pursuers."
…
The fourth movement, "Ode to Joy"!
This is the essence of the whole work, Allegro in D minor.
This prelude is strong and resolute, with the woodwind instrument slowly introducing the theme of "Ode to Joy", just like a ray of sunshine breaking through the thick clouds and shining on the earth, and the whole theme of joy gradually begins.
Cello and double bass take turns dancing!
The viola, bassoon, violin and other instruments all became supporting roles!
With the entire band laying the foundation, the vocal part finally surfaced, this is the chant of "Ode to Joy"!
solo!
Encore!
chorus!
The addition of the chorus did not affect the performance of the symphony orchestra at all, nor did it feel out of place at all, as if they were born to be so compatible!
Then.
The music shifted into the key of bB major, the singing became more energetic, and the band played multiple fugues, pushing the music to its climax!
On the command platform.
Lin Yuan had completely forgotten himself.
He stood in front of the podium, leaping back and forth like a madman. The band went crazy with him, and the whole world went crazy with him!
There was a moment.
He straightened to his maximum height.
The next moment he was squatting on the floor, waving his hands and feet around as if he wanted to play all the instruments and sing all the chorus parts!
After everything calms down.
"Ode to Joy", which has completely moved everyone, uses its melody to push the music to a glorious ending.
Lin Yuan was standing on the podium, breathing heavily, with a sea of applause behind him.
…
A private room.
The staff of the Literature and Art Association looked at each other in bewilderment.
In the silent room, no one spoke, and no one seemed to have come to their senses yet.
For a long, long time.
The vice president of the literary association smiled and said, "It's over. I said that the first place should be given to him. Why bother with that?"
The president took a deep breath:
"If we don't let him and Qin Zhen fight, how can we be so lucky to hear such a shocking work at this moment?"
"Too."
The vice president looked relaxed, as if he was reminiscing, and suddenly spoke again: "Qin Zhen probably never dreamed that he would lose to a junior."
The president smiled slightly:
"The results will be announced tomorrow morning. Also, it's time to find the winner of this year's Music Saint Award."
"Lin Yuan..."
"He is the new generation of music master."
The showdown has not officially ended yet, but in the hearts of many people, it has ended the moment "Ode to Joy" sounded.