nashuaworldcup Song No. 268
Song No. 268
After the first round ended.
Half of the contestants disappeared from the camera's view.
These eliminated contestants were not lacking in ability or inferior to others; they simply failed to seize the opportunity to showcase themselves within the limited time available, which is truly a pity.
But that's the cruel reality of talent shows; there are winners and losers.
After saying goodbye to teammates, roommates, and friends who had left before we even had a chance to spend time together, the break room fell into a brief silence.
"This is just the beginning."
In the lounge, someone whispered something, breaking the oppressive silence.
The group exchanged glances, their eyes all understanding.
Regret is a common occurrence in life, and the journey ahead will only become more brutal.
The remaining contestants cherish every minute they spend on the show, trying their best to showcase themselves and hoping to be seen by more people.
The training has now entered a closed phase.
In other words, the athletes in the training camp were completely isolated from the outside world.
Without a mobile phone, one cannot access information from the outside world, and naturally, one can no longer know the specific rankings, nor can the specific rules of the competition be revealed.
In this information vacuum, everyone can only turn their anxiety and expectations into repeated actions, sweat soaking through training clothes and spreading dark marks on the floor, filling the long training time with muscle memory.
Such dull and tedious days are destined not to last long.
The charm of variety shows lies in creating unexpected dramatic twists and turns; they're all about the thrill and the rhythm.
Finally, on a seemingly ordinary morning, the sharp sound of the assembly whistle shattered the tranquility of the training camp.
All the athletes were summoned to the stadium at the training base.
Most of the contestants were still sleepy-eyed, yawning and tidying their clothes.
"What's going on here?" someone in the crowd muttered quietly.
"They're probably about to announce the rules for the next competition." Some people in the know have already seen the cameras all over the stadium. On the way here, they also ran into many program crew members.
As expected, the host walked onto the stage amidst great anticipation, cleared his throat, and announced with a hint of mystery in his tone: "Next, you will undergo a creative assessment to determine which song will be assigned to you for the next round of performances and which teammates you will be paired with."
The stadium erupted in chaos the moment the words were spoken.
"What? A creative writing assessment?"
"I've never heard of this before. I don't think previous talent shows had this segment, right?"
"The song and the teammates... they're so important!"
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As players, they understand better than anyone what the choices of songs and teammates mean.
The right song can help you better showcase your strengths.
Some songs have a wide vocal range and are more suitable for contestants who have an advantage in singing.
A song with a strong rhythm is very suitable for dancers to adapt and create a suitable stage, so that they can fully exert their dance advantages.
In the first round of performances, almost all the contestants who had prominent screen time on stage survived.
In addition, several stages with harmonious team atmosphere, tacit cooperation, and complementary strengths also saw almost all members survive. Excellent teammates can provide support on stage and help the team perform better.
It's fair to say that the choice of songs and teammates largely determines whether a contestant can continue in the show.
When the host announced the song, the atmosphere at the scene reached its peak once again.
When five original songs were displayed in sequence on the stadium's big screen, and the name "Bai Li" was prominently displayed in the songwriter's column, gasps of surprise surged up once again.
"What the..." One contestant almost swore, but at the last moment, realizing he was recording a show, he quickly covered his mouth.
"This... how is this possible? It's all Bai's original work!" Lu Cong stared wide-eyed, muttering to himself in disbelief.
He knew all too well what this meant.
Unlike those songwriters who churn out hundreds of original songs, Bai Li has only written a few songs, yet almost every one of them becomes a hit.
This time, she actually created five new original songs specifically for the show!
If you can perform it perfectly, that's a fast track to instant fame!
Isn't the person next to him a living example?
Jia Lai became an internet sensation after singing "My Bad".
Lu Cong excitedly slapped Jia Lai awake beside him.
—"Snap."
Jia Lai was woken up early this morning because he had been practicing dancing too late last night. He was still half asleep and wearing a fisherman's hat, pretending to be asleep in the crowd.
As a result, he was knocked back by Lü Cong's palm strike.
He touched his arm in shock, fully awake.
How come Lü Cong, who looks so thin, is so strong?
Since their hilarious banter during their first performance was included in the final cut, their bickering duo has become a hit, albeit in a rather quirky way.
Lü Cong is a master at setting the pace, including setting his own pace.
While the iron was hot, we worked with Jia Lai to create a lot of entertaining content.
Of course, humor alone is not enough; real talent is also essential.
Jia Lai's singing ability goes without saying; he was the only man in the team to hold a hand microphone on the first performance stage.
The fact that he's holding a microphone says it all.
On stage, Jia Lai perfectly delivered the high notes, handling all the backing vocals flawlessly.
Half of the success of that stage performance was due to Jia Lai's singing skills.
Lu Cong has been in the industry for many years and has solid skills.
In his former group, he was the group's arranger and choreographer.
A poor company and his hard work.
When the company didn't have the money to hire choreographers and composers, Lü Cong did it all by himself.
If the group hadn't had Lu Cong back then, they might have collapsed long ago.
In critical moments, years of accumulated experience can still be useful.
During the first stage, Lü Cong provided very strong support to the team. He was responsible for learning the dance and the song. Their team was also the fastest to become familiar with the song and was able to complete the entire song. During the internal review, they gained Yu Xinglan's approval.
He has gained quite a few fans as a result.
Driven by initial buzz and their excellent performances, both Jia Lai and Lü Cong have now successfully broken into the top ranks of the rankings.
If he can maintain his image and performance, debuting might not be a dream.
After filming Jia Lai, Lü Cong listened attentively to the host's further explanation.
Jia Lai reached out and rubbed the spot where he had been slapped, feeling like he had been wronged in silence. But seeing Lu Cong's eyes shining and his face full of excitement, he could only shake his head helplessly, lift his fisherman's hat, and reveal a little bit of curly hair under the brim.
His bewildered expression was clearly captured by cameras throughout the stadium.
The host explained in detail: "...The contestants have one day to register to become the captain of a song. They need to submit their understanding of the song, their ideas for adapting the lyrics and music, their dance design, and so on. In the end, Teacher Bai Li will judge, and the contestant who best fits the criteria will be elected as the captain and will have the right to choose his teammates."
The specific rules of the competition are actually quite simple.
However, after the host explained the rules, most people were still only partially aware of them.
Most of the people here are either newcomers or have no brains and only know how to bury themselves in training. They are crammed trainees who have never been exposed to songwriting and composition, so they are naturally very unfamiliar with such competition rules.
Some people scratched their heads in frustration, while others immediately groaned, "One day? And we have to create something? That's too difficult!"
Lu Cong clenched his fists in the crowd, his eyes flashing like a lit powder keg, radiating excitement.
They can even adapt Bai Li's unreleased original song! If we could perform it on stage, we'd be the original singers! The popularity and prestige would be off the charts!
And songwriting and choreography are his forte! This part was practically tailor-made for him! Good heavens, he's incredibly lucky...
If you perform well, you can not only gain the initiative in choosing your teammates, but you might also catch Bai Li's attention.
This show was absolutely the right choice!
Lu Cong turned around abruptly, staring intently at Jia Lai, and said resolutely, "This time I must take down the captain!"
At that moment, a melodious prelude suddenly filled the stadium, and the first original piece began to flow gently.
Jia Lai looked up, revealing her curled eyelashes, her eyes carrying a hint of laziness: "You keep it up, I'll listen to some music first."
As the music started playing, the discussion stopped, the crowd fell silent, and everyone listened intently to the song.
Obviously, the five songs are completely different in style for easy differentiation.
There are compositions with a classical Chinese style, as well as modern and dynamic dance music, and completely lyrical melodies... Each song has a completely different focus.
Without exception, they are all very beautiful!
Lu Cong became more and more excited as he listened, his fingers unconsciously tapping out the rhythm on his thigh, and he hummed the melody softly: "This is so beautiful!"
Can they really adapt these? Aren't they already perfect? They just haven't added lyrics yet!
Lu Cong was deeply moved and couldn't help but turn to look at Jia Lai, only to find that the other man still had his eyes closed. He anxiously nudged him with his elbow: "Wake up! Did you hear me? Which one do you choose?"
Jia Lai slowly opened his eyes: "I prefer the third one."
He paused, a bitter smile playing on his lips: "However, whether I can become the captain is still uncertain. Thinking about it too much is a waste of energy. Let nature take its course."
He wasn't asleep; he was just listening intently to the music.
“The more lyrical one…” Lü Cong stroked his chin, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
The third song is a ballad, which does suit Jia Lai's vocal strengths, but the other songs also have challenging parts.
Any team leader with ideas will definitely think that a "balanced mix" is necessary, meaning that both singers and dancers need to be talented.
Someone like Jia Lai, who is both a great vocalist and a top-tier performer, is definitely the first choice.
It's better to keep Jia Lai for ourselves than let someone else take it away.
Thinking of this, he suddenly patted Jia Lai on the shoulder heavily, his face serious: "Brother, I'm sorry! If I become captain, you'll be the first one I choose! It's a promise!"
Jia Lai was both amused and exasperated: "You should become the captain first."
Inside the stadium, the athletes sat down on the ground, gathering in twos and threes to discuss their ideas.
There's only one day left; time waits for no one.
The host just said that it's not mandatory for everyone to sign up as a team leader.
Some people are holding notebooks, huddled in a corner writing furiously, or biting their pens and racking their brains.
Some people were even mimicking dance moves in the air, chanting incantations, their expressions focused and absorbed.
Some people gathered together to contribute ideas and prepare to pool their efforts to elect one person as captain. If successful, that person would then elect the others to continue being teammates.
The new draft format has the players excited and they are discussing tactics with great enthusiasm.
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Inside the stadium, it was very noisy, and Bai Li's system backend was also bustling with activity.
The ringing and clanging sounds were all notifications that favorability had increased.
Contestants who previously had a lukewarm impression of Shirai now have a surge in their favorability towards her.
Talent shows are essentially variety shows, a fact that has long been an open secret within the industry.
For many years, such programs have struggled to escape the constraints of capital, public opinion, and online traffic, becoming a battleground for fame and fortune for all parties.
Talent shows are secondary; the real goal is to generate buzz and audience reach. The quality of the performances is often overlooked.
But this talent show seems to be serious. Who would bring an original song to the talent show stage in the second round?
Not to mention that all of these songs were meticulously produced by the big boss of Day and Night Entertainment.
She meticulously crafted every note and melody, taking into full account the characteristics of her idol's singing style, and perfectly controlled the tone of the song.
Meanwhile, to ensure that each contestant can fully showcase themselves on stage, Bai Li specially extended the song's length, allowing everyone to have a sufficient amount of performance time.
The unprecedented sincerity and determination shown by those from Day and Night Entertainment and Bai Li were palpable to the contestants.
Bai Li gently touched her nose, her eyes brimming with undisguised joy.
The pleasant notification sound made Bai Li feel relaxed, and the fatigue from the preparations over the past few days vanished at that moment.
After several busy days, Master Bai finally reaped the rewards.
In fact, besides these five songs, Bai Li has kept a few more, including some even better ones, which she plans to use later in the program.
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Bai Li's carefully prepared high-quality songs were so well-received that no contestant dared to be perfunctory.
In just one day, the quality of the dance music design proposals submitted by everyone far exceeded expectations.
After hesitating for a while, Bai Li decided to stop worrying and consulted with Yu Xinglan.
For professional matters, you should consult professionals.
Based on her extensive experience gained from the entire training program, Yu Xinglan quickly began her analysis.
Based on the contestants' understanding of the songs, their ideas for adapting the lyrics and music, and their dance designs, he gave them suggestions, taking into account their professional abilities, stage experience, and leadership potential.
"Lü Cong has extensive experience in music and dance arrangement. He demonstrated strong teamwork and support skills in the first performance, making him the perfect choice for captain. In addition, several other contestants have novel and unique creative ideas, and we should explore their leadership potential in more depth."
Bai Li nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
As a mentor who accompanies the contestants throughout their training, Yu Xinglan has a thorough understanding of each person's strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits.
Yu Xinglan's favorability +5
Yu Xinglan's favorability rating: 42
Upon hearing the unexpected notification sound, Bai Li looked up at Yu Xinglan in surprise.