mijobooks Chapter 42 Is there still hope for the Gold Award?
Chapter 42 Is there still hope for the Gold Award?
Thunderous applause!
Enduring!
An unprecedented burst of applause, cheers, and shouts of approval erupted!
It swept through the entire studio like a tsunami!
The volume of the sound reached almost the limit for the night.
Many audience members stood up excitedly, clapping loudly, their faces flushed.
Many people had tears of emotion glistening in their eyes.
This applause wasn't just for a good song or a good singer.
It is also the vibrant spirit of a new era that bursts forth from that song.
For that sincere and moving love for one's country and home, for that youth's boundless confidence.
On the judges' panel, Li Shuangjiang couldn't help but applaud vigorously, his face full of admiration.
Li Guyi clapped her hands and said something to the judges next to her, her expression excited.
Jin Tielin looked at his disciple on the stage, who was radiant yet remained composed, and applauded as well.
A proud smile finally appeared on that serious face.
From the side of the curtain, Liu Lu watched the electrifying scene and couldn't help but applaud enthusiastically.
She knew that tonight, perhaps another legend would be born.
In the audience, Ma Qiuhua wiped her eyes, Zhang Ye jumped up and cheered, and Zu Hai cried his eyes out but also laughed radiantly.
In the control room, Ge Yanping, watching the frenzied scene on the monitor, slammed his fist heavily on the control panel and growled in a low voice:
"It's done!"
Center stage, bathed in light.
Lin Hanjiang listened to the thunderous applause and felt the overwhelming enthusiasm that almost drowned him.
Thank you to the orchestra for their accompaniment.
He then bowed to the audience, the judges, and the camera.
When she looked up, her eyes were clear.
The song has ended.
And his new era may have only just begun.
Inside the control room, Ge Yanping was overjoyed.
However, the performance is now over, and I need to give instructions on what to do next.
He immediately grabbed the intercom and spoke rapidly, like a machine gun: "Liu Lu, go! Strike while the iron is hot! Conduct the interview. Make sure the camera gives plenty of screen time to the judges' reactions, especially Li Shuangjiang, Li Guyi, and Jin Tielin. Don't miss the audience's reactions either."
"receive!"
"receive!"
……
Just then, Liu Lu, with a smile as warm as a spring breeze, quickly walked to Lin Hanjiang's side.
He gently pressed his hand down, indicating that the applause could pause for a moment.
The applause from the audience gradually subsided.
All eyes were focused on the two people in the center of the stage.
"That was brilliant, Hanjiang."
Liu Lu spoke, her voice still tinged with excitement.
Then look at the camera.
"Please allow me, on behalf of the audience and myself, to say it again: it was absolutely fantastic. I believe that at this moment, many viewers, both at home and in front of the television, are just as emotional as I am, and their emotions are still running high."
She then turned to look at Lin Hanjiang:
"Hanjiang, we all know that you sang 'The Story of Spring' in the semi-finals, which is your reflection on the times."
This song, "Entering the New Era," is a vision for the future.
In particular, I noticed a very clever connection in the lyrics: "We tell the story of spring, and we became rich through reform and opening up."
Could you share with us what your initial idea for creating this song was?
What connection exists between these two songs in your heart?
The question hit the nail on the head.
The camera zooms in, giving Lin Hanjiang a close-up.
His expression was focused and sincere.
Lin Hanjiang hesitated for a moment, then gripped the microphone tightly:
"Thank you, Ms. Liu Lu. The idea for creating 'Entering the New Era' actually originated from 'The Story of Spring'."
He paused, organizing his thoughts.
"When I was writing 'The Story of Spring,' I was more focused on recording and giving thanks, thanking that great 'spring' for bringing us vitality."
When this song was heard by everyone, I received a lot of feedback and saw the rapid changes around me and in the country. A stronger feeling welled up in my heart.
We are not only beneficiaries of the "Story of Spring," but also witnesses and builders of the "New Era."
We are fortunate to stand on the shoulders of our predecessors and see a more distant view; we should also have the ambition and responsibility to create it.
Therefore, what I want to express in this song is this leap from 'listening to spring' to 'entering the era,' it's gratitude, but even more so, it's the determination to take the baton and run forward.
Lin Hanjiang's answer was clear and logical, and his emotions were sincere.
This is CCTV, and it's not a genuine entertainment variety show, so they can't just make a joke at this time and stir up the audience's emotions.
When it comes to song creation, a serious political response is the only truth.
A round of applause erupted from the audience.
"Well said, gratitude and responsibility!"
Liu Lu summarized at the right time, then changed the subject, her tone becoming more relaxed, with a friendly concern.
"So, Hanjiang, putting aside your creative concepts, just as a singer, after performing this song on this final stage, how do you feel about your performance tonight? What score would you give yourself?"
This question is a bit playful, but it best reflects the singer's state of mind at this moment.
The audience all perked up their ears.
Everyone still has a gossipy heart.
Upon hearing this, Lin Hanjiang's face revealed an extremely calm smile:
"If I were to give my own evaluation, I would say I did my best. From technical skills to emotions, I put everything I could understand and express into this song. I have no regrets."
He didn't give himself a score, but the words "no regrets" are more powerful than any score.
"No regrets, that's well said."
Liu Lu nodded, and then she asked the question that everyone was concerned about.
"We all know that before you, your senior Liu Bin delivered a near-perfect performance, scoring a high score of 9.728, which is the highest score we have achieved so far in the CCTV Young Singers Competition."
Now, the judges are about to score your presentation, "Entering the New Era".
Hanjiang, are you nervous right now?
"If... I mean if, your final score doesn't surpass Liu Bin's, what would you think?"
The question was direct, even a bit sharp, and instantly silenced the entire room once again.
Everyone looked at Lin Hanjiang.
Lin Hanjiang glanced at the judges' panel unconsciously, then quickly looked away.
He remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, a frank answer:
"Nervous, of course I'm nervous. The score is the most direct judgment of our performance."
Lin Hanjiang admitted it very readily.
"Brother Liu Bin's singing is a role model for me. That towering mountain stands there, inspiring all those who come after him to climb it."
He abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming even more pronounced:
"But for me, standing here tonight and singing this song, 'Entering the New Era,' has a significance that transcends a simple competition or a specific score."
I sang the words I most wanted to sing, fulfilling my duty to myself, my teacher, and everyone who has always cared about me.
Being able to let so many people feel a positive and uplifting energy through my singing is the greatest reward for me.
As for the score…
Lin Hanjiang smiled, a smile that conveyed magnanimity.
"I believe the judges will make the most professional judgment. Whatever the result, I will accept it and move forward, because the road ahead in this new era is still long."
"good!"
Someone in the audience shouted, and then thunderous applause erupted once again!
This response was neither humble nor arrogant; it showed respect for the seniors, as well as the artist's own artistic pursuits, and demonstrated a vision that transcended victory and defeat. Such clarity and magnanimity are rare qualities in a young singer.
In the audience, Ma Qiuhua nodded repeatedly, Zhang Ye's eyes were a little red, and Zu Hai looked on with admiration.
They also wanted Lin Hanjiang to win.
But Liu Bin's score was still too high.
The odds of winning the gold medal are indeed quite small.
Regardless, they all supported Lin Hanjiang and hoped he would win.
He desperately needed that 5000 yuan bonus!
Liu Lu was also moved by this answer and said loudly:
"Well said! Regardless of the score, tonight's rendition of 'Entering the New Era' has touched our hearts. Now, let's hand the time over to the judges and hear their professional comments."