As the crescendo of the entire piece reached its peak.
The musicians played the final note, and the song "Jiuzhou Tong" came to an abrupt halt!
*Clap clap clap!!*
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
Many older viewers had trembling, wrinkle-covered cheeks filled with emotion.
They didn't enjoy pop music and usually preferred listening to traditional opera.
Even for the very popular songs by Tingyu, they couldn't grasp the meaning.
However, this song "Jiuzhou Tong" made their blood boil!
As witnesses to China's prosperous history, the older generation understood better than anyone how hard-won their comfortable lives were today.
"This young man is extraordinary; no wonder so many people like him!"
"To be able to write such a powerful piece at such a young age, even I was moved!"
"After watching the Spring Festival Gala for so long, finally a song that evokes an emotional response from me."
"We are getting old; the future of China belongs to these young people."
Amidst the applause, the older generation viewers expressed their feelings.
On stage, Su Yu, along with Liu Qingxue and the others, walked to the front and bowed deeply to the audience.
"Thank you for your wonderful performance. Teacher Tingyu truly lives up to his reputation as the top producer on Blue Star. Just one piece evokes the magnificent scene of unity across Jiuzhou!"
The host, a well-known commentator from CCTV-1, stepped onto the stage and stood beside Su Yu, smiling.
"It is because of our nation's strength that this song resonates so deeply," Su Yu replied with a smile, flattering the host.
"Haha, Teacher Tingyu said it well. With a strong nation, China's culture is equally great. We must have our own cultural confidence and feel the splendor and beauty that national culture brings!" the host followed Su Yu's words and made a concluding remark.
Then, at his signal, Su Yu and his group left the stage.
As the Spring Festival Gala was a live broadcast, the program order was planned in advance, and each segment had a set time.
However, even after Su Yu and his group departed, the audience remained immersed in the shock of "Jiuzhou Tong."
Especially those in the industry, their feelings were even more profound.
In the audience, the masters of the traditional Chinese music section were full of excitement!
"It's divine arrangement. The solo parts for each instrument are perfect, and the ensemble has a clear hierarchy without any instrument overshadowing another. It wasn't until the suona appeared at the very end that the entire piece reached its climax, with an incredibly perfect progression!" one traditional music master exclaimed with great admiration.
"Tingyu has shown his peers through action that traditional instruments are not incapable of producing great music; it's just that you are too subpar," someone next to him said with a smile.
"This song belongs only to Chinese people, and only Chinese people can truly understand its deep meaning. Hearing this piece, thousands of years of cultural heritage and historical changes flash through my mind, like something etched into our very bones, awakened by Tingyu's national music!" another traditional music master chimed in, sharing his thoughts.
"There are five stages in total. The first three stages depict regional characteristics using three different instruments, then the fourth stage narrates about Jiuzhou, and finally, with the appearance of the suona, it signifies the unity of Jiuzhou!" a younger generation member explained his understanding.
"The weight of history and the prosperity of national culture are vividly portrayed in this piece!" a newcomer to traditional music, who accompanied their elders, also shared their experience.
"Damn, that's awesome!!"
Nearby, people from the skit industry expressed their inner shock with the simplest, most direct words!
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Shuangqing City.
Su Zhengguo and a group of relatives watched the television, clapping enthusiastically.
"Xiao Yu has truly brought glory to our ancestors!" his second aunt exclaimed excitedly.
In the eyes of many ordinary people, appearing on the Spring Festival Gala was even more impressive than winning a major award abroad.
This was because, in their perception, only the industry's elite could appear on the Spring Festival Gala, and it was an event filled with positive energy.
This was Su Yu's second year on the Spring Festival Gala, and given the current trend, he might become a regular in the future.
To ordinary people, this was indeed a matter of great honor.
"Xiao Ling'er will also be singing later," Zhang Guizhi said, wiping away a tear of emotion.
"That's also because Xiao Yu is so capable; that's why others are giving face and letting that girl perform," his second aunt said, even though she couldn't hide the smile on her face. Her second uncle, standing next to her, was grinning from ear to ear.
Su Xiaoling was their daughter, and for her to be on the Spring Festival Gala at such a young age brought them great prestige.
"Qianqian, it would be wonderful if you could be on the Spring Festival Gala someday," their eldest aunt said to Gu Qianqian.
Everyone has a competitive spirit, but this is not necessarily a bad thing.
Within any large family, comparisons between peers are common.
"Mom, I'm a filmmaker. What would I do on the Spring Festival Gala? It would be more realistic for you to ask me to be the director of the Spring Festival Gala..." Gu Qianqian said speechlessly.
"Then you go and be the director of the Spring Festival Gala!" the eldest aunt quickly replied.
"You really dare to imagine things..." Gu Qianqian smacked her forehead.
Becoming a Spring Festival Gala director requires not only solid skills but also connections; it's not something one can achieve just by wishing for it!
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Backstage.
As Su Yu and his group came off stage, they encountered Zhou Ningbin, who was waiting to perform with his erhu.
"Elder Zhou, it's been a long time," Su Yu greeted him.
"It has been a long time. Your performance just now was too brilliant!" Zhou Ningbin's expression was somewhat melancholic.
His eyes held a envious gaze as he looked at Liu Qingxue and the others behind Su Yu.
It was as if he were saying, "You have such great works, and you didn't include me!"
"Ahem... Thank you for your praise, Elder Zhou," Su Yu coughed to ease the awkwardness.
The erhu, among traditional Chinese instruments, is as well-known as the guzheng and suona. However, the piece "Jiuzhou Tong" did not feature the erhu, so Su Yu had not invited him.
"Think of me more in the future," Zhou Ningbin said directly, without beating around the bush.
"Rest assured, Elder Zhou, I will definitely invite you next time!" Su Yu nodded repeatedly.
Having often benefited from Zhou Ningbin's talent for free, and not including him in this Spring Festival Gala, even Su Yu, with his thick skin, felt a bit embarrassed.
Next time he chooses a piece, he'll find one that includes the erhu.
After all, Zhou Ningbin had helped him a lot without ever asking for compensation.
Then, he curiously asked, "Elder Zhou, what program are you performing this time?"
"What else could it be? After your 'Er Quan Ying Yue' and 'Sai Ma' were released, the erhu performances most often used those two pieces. The older tunes are no longer played by anyone. This time, the officials requested I play 'Er Quan Ying Yue'," Zhou Ningbin replied with a wry smile and spread his hands.
At the last traditional music exchange meeting, Su Yu had showcased his incredible skill with the erhu.
"Er Quan Ying Yue" and "Sai Ma" had also become immensely popular within the erhu community, becoming pieces that many practitioners eagerly practiced. Many even decided to learn the erhu because of these two songs.
This was the formidable influence of Tingyu and the value brought by his works.
"Alright, I won't disturb Elder Zhou any further," Su Yu said, preparing to leave.
"Remember to find me next time you have new music!" Zhou Ningbin said again.
"Next time for sure!"
Su Yu waved goodbye with a smile.
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