Following a dramatic rock interlude.
Su Yu, performing a choreographed fan dance, continued to sing.
"Hey, life has its rounds, the arena awaits,
A waiver signed for life and death, what do you win, a cold smile..."
This time, the audience was already ecstatic! Some even stood up, raising their hands to the rhythm. Media reporters, with excited lenses focused on the stage, knew this was another groundbreaking song from Ting Yu. With live recordings in hand, once edited, the video was guaranteed to go viral!
"In a small town, time flows by.
Pure courage,
Washed memories,
I remember you, live on with pride..."
After the rap, another exquisite Peking Opera-style vocal segment followed.
"Ahhh! So satisfying!"
"My mind is blown! Ting Yu's Peking Opera vocals are too beautiful!"
"I finally understand the advantage of Ting Yu's enunciation. For fast songs, his pronunciation is just perfect!"
"Exactly, before I found his enunciation a bit strange for slow songs, but this fast song really hits the spot!"
The atmosphere at the venue was incredibly electric! The audience was fired up by the song! They felt that if they knew martial arts, they would shout to the sky: "I want to fight ten!" Yes, that kind of heroic spirit!
"Huo Huo Huo Huo...
The movements of the Huo family's fist techniques are agile.
Huo Huo Huo Huo..."
After this part was sung, the explosive accompaniment suddenly softened. The unique timbre of the guzheng, like a thin silk thread, connected the segments. Once the emotion reached a certain point, the pipa's sound became rapid, followed by the re-entry of various musical instruments!! Madness after silence! The entire venue exploded with cheers! Perhaps this was the magic of music, the frenzy of a live performance!
"Huo Huo Huo Huo...
The movements of the Huo family's fist techniques are agile..."
This time, it wasn't Su Yu singing, but a chorus pre-recorded in the accompaniment. Su Yu, with his hands behind his back, waved the fan he held. Taking a deep breath, he joined the accompaniment in singing the Peking Opera-style vocals! A duet of Peking Opera vocals and rap. The exhilaration once again blew the audience away!
This song, from Huo Yuanjia's perspective, conveyed a sense of righteous spirit and the uplifting ethos of martial arts. It embodied the satisfying spirit of chivalry, a unique emotion in Chinese Wuxia. Though Wuxia might be in decline, the spirit of chivalry is etched into the hearts of Chinese people. Everyone dreams of being a hero from childhood, a dream that is gradually buried deep within as they grow older. It is precisely because of this chivalrous sentiment that national heroes like Huo Yuanjia, who fought Western boxers and kicked Japanese warriors, are all the more worthy of admiration. And the chorus, with its repeated syllables, was like a raging storm, igniting passion, filling people with strength and courage. Everyone is a hero, even if not in the spotlight. As the lyrics say, "live on with pride," striving forward in your own life, you are also a hero!
Just as the audience reached their peak excitement, the song abruptly stopped. Accompanied by the final outro, "Boom!" On the giant screen, the character "武" (Wu - martial) suddenly flickered. Then it split into two characters: 止戈 (Zhi Ge - cease conflict)! To cease conflict is martial! True traditional martial arts represent justice, ending warfare, and seeking peace. Not bullying the weak or relying on power to oppress others. This is the spirit of Shang Wu that traditional martial arts have always adhered to!
For some reason, when the audience saw the two characters on the screen, they felt a prickle of goosebumps. "I get it!" "Phew... I finally understand why the Martial Arts Association hasn't responded to the critics." "Cease conflict, the great heroes on TV truly embody this spirit." "I only came to listen to the music, but now I'm suddenly very interested in the movie." "Me too, I'll definitely buy a ticket to support it at tomorrow's premiere!" "Based on the preview just now, the quality of this movie is excellent, I just don't know about the plot..." "A national hero, it must be someone who slaughters everyone, right? Could it have a tragic ending?" "But didn't you forget the screenwriter is Jiangnan..." "..."
The comment section, originally filled with people wanting to watch, suddenly became apprehensive when someone remembered the notorious Jiangnan, the "old thief," and his tendency to not give happy endings! That guy is a beast, he doesn't give a happy ending! However, his stories are truly brilliant. That's also why he has so many loyal fans.
"As expected of Ting Yu, he truly understands our martial arts spirit!"
Meanwhile, Huo Xian, the president of the Martial Arts Association, spun his two iron balls rapidly, his hands trembling involuntarily. He suddenly felt a sense of mutual understanding. Yes, that feeling of being understood by only one person among thousands. Not only him, but the others in the Martial Arts Association also had their lips tightly pressed, remaining silent. Everyone gets angry when misunderstood, they simply didn't want to argue.
At this moment, Su Yu's performance had ended. He, along with Zhou Ningbin and other masters of national instruments who accompanied him, came to the center of the stage. He bowed slightly to the audience with his fists clasped. Then, he headed backstage.
"Su Yu, playing the guzheng today was so enjoyable. Let me know if there are more opportunities in the future," Liu Qingxue said, walking up to Su Yu as she patted the guzheng on her back.
"Me too, the arrangement for this song is excellent," Zhou Ningbin said cheerfully. He had played his erhu with great satisfaction today.
"Same here. Just say the word if you need anything, and we'll come if we're free," Li Fangyuan and Xiao Yifeng also said with smiles.
Hearing this, Su Yu felt a surge of emotion. It was known that others couldn't invite them even if they wanted to, but they promised to help him when they had time. This was a form of recognition, and also a gesture of goodwill.
"Thank you. Same to you, just call if you need anything," Su Yu said sincerely. Having more friends opens more doors, and he himself really enjoyed making friends. Liu Qingxue and the others smiled and waved their hands. Then, they bid farewell to Su Yu. Su Yu had originally wanted to treat them to a meal, but everyone was busy during the National Day holidays with their own performances, so they rescheduled.
After they left, Su Yu tidied up a bit and went to find his parents and Lin Yanyu. After the premiere, he still had to take his parents around Kyoto. After all, this was the first time he had brought them out to travel since they were born, so it couldn't be all work.
ps: "Huo Yuanjia" original singer: Jay Chou, lyrics: Vincent Fang, music: Jay Chou. (Strongly recommend listening to the pure instrumental accompaniment, the arrangement of this song is truly amazing, and in my opinion, it ranks among Jay Chou's best.)