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The program was recorded over a week.

Until November 7th.

Composer gradually completed their compositions and practiced with the singers.

The program decided to adopt a mix of pre-recording and live broadcasting, first releasing the recorded parts to let the audience learn about some behind-the-scenes stories, then starting the formal stage competition ——

This is the format that the audience really wants.

Compared to purely recorded versions, everyone prefers live broadcasts because of the real-time interaction.

While the backstage composers and singers are making their final preparations,

The materials recorded over the past few days are finally being broadcasted.

At the same time,

Netizens started eagerly watching this episode.

"Finally, there's a competition with Fish Papa!"

"I haven't seen Fish Papa for over a month, I missed him terribly."

"This episode is interesting, with the three great composers of Starlight competing on the same stage!"

"Mother Zheng is only participating to make up the numbers, the key is the father-son game between Fish Papa and Father Yang!"

"Mother Zheng: Don't I have face?!"

"Is this the first time Fish Papa directly competes with Father Yang?"

"Don't know who will win."

"Since the competition started, both of them seem to have hardly lost, right?"

"..."

Since the competition, Admirable Fish (Teacher Admirable Fish) and Yang Zhongming were never assigned to the same episode.

As a result, in their respective groups, they were basically in state of chaos.

This episode finally brought the two of them together.

So netizens were eager to see what kind of sparks will be ignited between them.

As a result,

They quickly saw what they wanted to see ——

"Fish Papa completed the song in one hour?"

"So fucking fast!"

"I don't understand and I'll ask: What does it mean for a composer to write a song in an hour?"

"I'm a composition student, let me explain: actually it's not difficult to write a song in an hour, many composers could do this when they are inspired, the most important thing is the quality of the song.

If the song written in an hour is of superb quality, that would truly be terrifying, but I rather agree with the conclusion of the composers, the keyword that Fish Papa drew must have struck a chord with one of his previous works that he had written but not published."

"I see."

"Judging by Fish Papa's confident demeanor, the quality of the song should be good, it's likely a prior work."

"..."

Meanwhile, amidst everyone's discussion, Yang Zhongming also finished composing his song.

"Oh no..."

"Another prior work?"

"Should be...right?"

"Regardless, this is way too fast."

"I'm kind of skeptical, did these two not use any prior works, but truly composed the songs in such a short period of time?"

"Or rather, these two have so many prior works, coincidentally making it easy to match a keyword?"

"..."

Everyone was engaged in a lively discussion.

Everyone also watched the last episode.

In the previous episode, the composers were tortured by the constraints of timeframe and theme.

The audience was delighted to see this.

However, the creation style of Admirable Fish and Yang Zhongming in this episode was at odds with how people usually perceive composers.

It wasn't until the camera showed other composers pulling their hair, that everyone laughed.

Indeed.

This is the normal style.

Admirable Fish and Yang Zhongming seem to be out of this world.

A programmer said, "They are exactly like me staying up all night coding."

At this moment,

Admirable Fish and Yang Zhongming had chosen their singers.

All of a sudden,

The screen became filled with comments:

"It's over, Fish Papa chose Sun Yao Huo!"

"Fish Papa is still so warm, in the last episode Yu Dynasty was all chosen, only Sun Yao Huo was left alone, so in this episode Fish Papa directly compensated for Sun Yao Huo."

"Chen Zhiyu was left alone before, and Fish Papa chose Chen Zhiyu, he really spoils the singers from Yu Dynasty."

"The problem is, this guy's ability is not very good."

"Choosing Sun Yao Huo is even worse than choosing Chen Zhiyu."

"Damn, Sun Yao Huo is holding Fish Papa back this round!"

"It's quite obvious that Sun Yao Huo can't compete with Jiang Kui."

"Yes, Sun Yao Huo enjoys better treatment than Jiang Kui in Yu Dynasty, but sings much worse than her."

"Jiang Kui can easily defeat the Song King and Song Queen."

"Fish Papa is getting emotional, he chose Sun Yao Huo probably because he wants to help Sun Yao Huo, but this is a competition, why not choose a more competent singer?"

"Why didn't Sun Yao Huo refuse, does he not have a sense of shame?"

"..."

Jiang Kui is considered the strongest singer in the Yu Dynasty.

For a composer, the competition not only depends on the song, but also on how the singer performs the song.

Based on the singers' strengths alone, Sun Yao Huo is definitely no match for Jiang Kui.

Therefore, many viewers felt aggrieved and frowned one after another.

Everyone wants to see a strong competition between Admirable Fish (Teacher Admirable Fish) and Yang Zhongming!

As a result, by choosing Sun Yao Huo, Fish Papa was already seven points down before the singing competition even started!

How could one even compete like this?

...

The content from recording was only aired for half an hour.

After half an hour, the live broadcast seamlessly transitioned in.

And today.

The first performance is by Jiang Kui!

Yang Zhongming wrote a song named "Riding the Wind and Waves" based on the keywords.

This song was a hit with the audience from the intro!

There will always be some songs that the audience loves just from the intro.

Like "Red Sun".

Like "Exaggerated".

Like "The Ordinary Road" and so on.

And this song "Riding the Wind and Waves" by Yang Zhongming also has this effect!

"Watch me ride the wind and break the waves!"

"Be my own sun!"

"The storm is my direction..."

"Watch me ride the wind and break the waves!"

"Wave spray disperses confusion!"

"Rainbow is my radiance..."

"Don't need navigation at sea. Call me rebel if you may. Growth inevitably hits reefs, just another set sail after injuries, even without wings, I can fly freely..."

This is a motivational song.

The climax starts right from the beginning.

Jiang Kui's interpretation fills the song with an exhilarating power!

The chorus has longer phrases, creating a narrative feel, the interlude even enhances the song's listenability!

Father Yang's talent, complemented by Jiang Kui's top-notch singing skills, is perfectly displayed on this stage!

The barrage is completely hyped—

"Daddy Yang is awesome!"

"This song is freaking good!"

"It has a bit of the flavor of Fish Papa's early song 'Initial Dream', yet their melodies are completely different. While being simple and catchy, it also carries a full sense of touching and empowering!"

"Daddy Yang is still as explosive as ever!"

"For a female motivational song, I always thought 'Initial Dream' was the pinnacle, but with this song from Daddy Yang, the two songs seemed to complement each other!"

"When girls sing motivational songs in the future, they won't all have to pick 'Initial Dream'!"

"If this song isn't a stocked song but one Daddy Yang composed in a few hours, how terrifying would that be?"

"Whether it's a stocked song or not, I am a fan anyway!"

"Jiang Kui sings so well too!"

"Jiang Kui's voice is so penetrating, she really has a gift from heaven. She can sing songs that are both tender and explosive!"

"..."

On the stage.

Lin Yuan is somewhat shocked as well.

He has interacted with many Maestros and even competed with them, but among those he interacted with directly, Yang Zhongming is definitely the strongest!

This song "Riding the Wind and Waves" is too amazing!

So amazing that Lin Yuan himself admits that this song is almost comparable to "Initial Dream"!

Today's competition, it's hard to call it now.

Originally, Lin Yuan thought that once "Boundless Ocean, Vast Sky" is played, the victory would be almost guaranteed.

But now.

Looking at the reactions of the audience, it is clear that Yang Zhongming's "Riding the Wind and Waves" also fits everyone's aesthetic very well!

Cheers from countless people!

Applause from numerous people!

Just with an opening, the combination of Yang Zhongming and Jiang Kui easily set the atmosphere for this competition!

...

The competition continues.

But the songs that follow are not as explosive.

Occasionally some eye-catching pieces can't be compared with "Riding the Wind and Waves".

The restrictions of time and keywords make it difficult for many composers to fully showcase their abilities.

So whether it's the live audience or viewers in front of the screen, they keep discussing the song "Riding the Wind and Waves".

Even Zheng Jing couldn't help shaking her head, "The song 'Riding the Wind and Waves' is set to win today."

Other composers nodded in agreement.

There is no doubt about this song.

Yang Zhongming deserves to be the top boss in "Our Song", the restrictions of keywords and time did not affect his creativity at all.

And after each group's performance.

An Hong finally announced: "Thank you for the performance of the previous group of composers and singers, let's invite Teacher Admirable Fish and singer Sun Yaohuo to the stage with a warm round of applause!"

Backstage.

Sun Yaohuo, who has been silent, took a deep breath and then stood up.

At the same time.

Lin Yuan, as a composer, took the seat prepared for composers on the stage.

On the big screen, information about the next song was displayed.

Song name: Boundless Ocean, Vast Sky

Lyrics: Xian Yu

Composer: Xian Yu

Performed by: Sun Yaohuo

Like Yang Zhongming, Fish also used the keyword directly as the song title—

This is not a hard requirement.

The program team only requires composers to create around the keywords they draw, not to use the keyword as the song title.

But...

In terms of completeness, clearly incorporating the keyword directly into the song title is more impressive.

It's like writing an essay.

Only then can it be more closely related to the topic.

At this time, the barrage finally is not all about discussing "Riding the Wind and Waves"—

"It's Fish Papa's turn."

"I don't doubt Fish Papa's composing ability, but I have no confidence in Sun Yaohuo's ability."

"Sun Yaohuo's ability is not as bad as you all say, but facing Jiang Kui, it does seem a bit inadequate."

"It seems that Sun Yaohuo is very nervous."

"Looking at the song title, it seems like Fish Papa also wrote a motivational song?"

"Whether it's riding the wind and breaking the waves or boundless ocean and vast sky, they all fit the theme of motivation very well, there should be no problem with this creative direction."

"But the key is how it's sung."

"..."

As the barrage discussion was going on, suddenly the stage went dark.

Music sounded.

The combination of cello and piano created a slightly heavy feeling, resonating harmoniously.

Then.

A restrained voice started singing:

"I once doubted myself, walking through the desert

Never yielding, regardless what dream is being planted

Just spreading the wings, but the wind falls silent

Are used to the pain, can it be counted as a gain

..."

The scene, instantly quiet.

There was a light in the darkness, shining on Sun Yaohuo, his ordinary face was full of self-mockery at this moment.

At this moment.

A sour taste emerged in everyone's hearts without agreement.

With the music and singing, everyone's expressions subtly changed.

The barrage also fell silent.

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ps: Writing this song was a suggestion (coerced) from the great guru Taotao. You can listen to the song while reading, both versions of Han Hong and Xin Music Group are okay. A friendly reminder, Han Hong's version at around three minutes also has a sound of humming in coldness.