stjorthotic Chapter 121 "Beneath the Flying Clouds"
Chapter 121 "Beneath the Flying Clouds"
As Lin Weiwei's score was announced, gasps of surprise rippled through the audience.
After all, she's a veteran diva, and the male singer she sang with is also a well-established artist. With such a powerful collaboration and a high-quality song, it certainly deserves this score.
This score undoubtedly puts immense pressure on subsequent contestants.
Even Shen Yuege and Liu Siqi are under increased pressure.
However, thinking of Lu Ran in the backstage preparation room, the two felt inexplicably at ease.
They firmly believed that with Lu Ran by their side, they were not afraid of anyone, no matter who the other party was.
After Lin Weiwei's performance ended, the next contestants also had their own strengths, but their scores were still far behind Lin Weiwei's.
Zhou Ziming performed consistently, scoring 9.42; Su Qing tried a new style, scoring 9.38; Zhao Tianyu sang a heartfelt love song, scoring 9.45...
Time passed second by second, and finally, it was Liu Siqi's turn.
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Liu Siqi and her guest singer.
The host announced, "Next, please welcome Liu Siqi and her guest performer—Lu Ran!"
The scene instantly erupted in cheers.
Lu Ran's name was broadcast throughout the venue via the host's microphone, and the live stream chat exploded with comments:
"Lu Ran! It really is Lu Ran!"
"Finally, Lu Ran is on stage!"
"Is the showdown between Lu Ran and tomorrow about to begin?"
"But tomorrow hasn't appeared yet..."
Since Lu Ran sang a segment of "Rice Fragrance" in his live stream last time, although everyone knows that Lu Ran exists, they haven't heard him sing again.
The song "Rice Fragrance" is destined to become a hit song, judging from both its melody and popularity.
However, the song "Rice Fragrance" is not actually very difficult, and some people on the internet still have doubts about Lu Ran's true abilities.
This time, Lu Ran's performance on "The Voice of Heaven" has undoubtedly attracted the attention of both critics and fans.
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Lu Ran and Liu Siqi walked onto the stage side by side.
Lu Ran wore a simple white shirt and black pants today, looking clean and refreshing. Liu Siqi, on the other hand, wore a light purple long dress, looking elegant and gentle.
The two of them standing together looked surprisingly well-matched.
"The song we're performing tonight is called 'Under the Flying Clouds,'" Liu Siqi said into the microphone. "It's dedicated to everyone who's moving forward on their life's journey."
The prelude begins with ethereal and melodious piano music.
Liu Siqi spoke first:
"The wind makes the clouds grow flowers, flowers all over the sky."
Silently blooming beneath the dark clouds
And then where does it drift to...?
Her voice was clear and gentle, like a breeze caressing the heart.
The moment he opened his mouth, the entire audience was on edge.
Although this opening seems simple, it is actually not easy. The control over the details of the singing is very good, and you can hear that the melody of the song will get higher and higher as it goes on.
No one doubts Liu Siqi's abilities.
But whether Lu Ran could keep up with her duet was a question mark for everyone.
Even Lu Ran's longtime fans couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
As the second melody began, Lu Ran's voice appeared:
"Those of you strolling through the crowds, are you doing well?"
Do you miss home again?
The burning dream in my heart...
When Lu Ran spoke, everyone was stunned.
I caught it! I really caught it.
Lu Ran not only caught Liu Siqi's voice, but his singing was also very delicate, even making people feel that his strength was above Liu Siqi's.
It remains to be seen whether Lu Ran can maintain this level of performance in the subsequent high notes.
"How long has it been since it spoke?"
As the next line arrived, their voices intertwined, harmonizing as if it were meant to be.
When the chorus came, everyone in the audience held their breath.
Liu Siqi's voice came out first:
"Under the Flying Clouds"
The home I thought I had forgotten
Speaking in your ear
Tell me not to worry about those pains and fears...
It's coming, it's coming!
Everyone tensed up when they saw Lu Ran raise the microphone.
"Oh~ I'm halfway there, dressed in memories and sandstorms..."
As Lu Ran's voice fell, many people showed expressions of disbelief.
Next, they even managed to hit such a high note.
At this moment, Lu Ran's fans could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
They knew that Lu Ran was not just a figurehead; he deserved Liu Siqi's invitation.
Even the mixing of Liu Siqi's part in this song was just right.
The duet between the two just now was almost perfect.
In the high notes, Liu Siqi's voice soared like a lark into the sky, while Lu Ran's harmonies steadily supported her, and the two complemented each other perfectly.
The most stunning part was the wordless chanting in the middle, where Liu Siqi's ethereal voice paired with Lu Ran's deep harmonies created a dreamlike feeling of being on a cloud.
When the music ended, the venue was silent for a full three seconds.
Everyone was still immersed in the song, savoring the moment.
Then, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.
On the judges' panel, Li Sheng excitedly stood up and applauded: "Perfect! I can only describe it as perfect! Siqi, you were in such great form today! Lu Ran, your harmony was so exquisite! I give it a perfect 10!"
In Li Sheng's opinion, with Lu Ran's help, Liu Siqi's performance of this song was even better than in previous episodes, and he also gave her the first perfect score in the show.
Seeing that Li Sheng gave a perfect score, Lin Wanting and Chen Taisheng looked very unhappy. However, faced with such a performance, they no longer dared to openly lower the score and could only reluctantly give 9.6 and 9.5.
The audience vote showed a score of 9.94!
Almost all viewers gave it a perfect score, and the rest mostly gave it a 9.9.
At this moment, Liu Siqi surpassed Lin Weiwei, and even crushed all the singers before her.
It seemed that all the other contestants had become mere foils for Liu Siqi.
The live stream chat went completely crazy:
"My God! What an incredible collaboration!"
"Lu Ran's voice is so beautiful! Why doesn't he debut as a singer himself?!"
"Liu Siqi has become a legend tonight!"
"This song is definitely Golden Melody Award caliber!"
"I'm starting to worry about Shen Yuege now; the pressure is already on her."
"Can Tomorrow's Song beat 'Under the Flying Clouds'?"
"I think it's a bit risky."
Backstage, Lin Weiwei's face darkened after listening to Liu Siqi's song.
She never expected that her carefully prepared trump card would be so easily surpassed by a junior.
But Liu Siqi's performance was truly flawless.
Although Lin Weiwei was unhappy, she was also convinced.
However, her gaze was fixed on Shen Yuege, who was about to appear.
Now, Shen Yuege should be the one with the biggest headache. As the last contestant to appear, the performance of the previous contestants was too good, which will definitely affect her performance.
Therefore, Lin Weiwei was very confident that she would at least be second place.
You can't expect everyone to surpass you.
Unless your backup singer is also Lu Ran.
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