ins entertainment.
Chairman John paid close attention to the JS band, as this competition represented the direction of rock music for the younger generation in the United States. As the largest entertainment company in the United States, John naturally did not want artists from other companies to lead the trend. Therefore, for this competition, he directly asked Shawn to write a new song for the band.
In the office.
John brewed a cup of coffee and took a sip. Opposite him sat the director of the artist department, who was also the direct person in charge of the JS band.
"If JS wins the championship this time, have them appear on more variety shows to quickly build their fame with the momentum," John said, placing the remote control on the table and taking another sip of coffee.
"Chairman, rest assured, the direction of American rock has always belonged to us," the director of the artist department said confidently. After all, Shawn had made a move, and the gap in strength between the two bands was not significant. He couldn't imagine losing.
"I trust you with your work. Then let us enjoy Shawn's new song together," John finished his coffee and took a tissue to wipe his hands. Then, he took a remote control from a nearby drawer and turned on the projection equipment.
The screen slowly descended, and immediately, the footage of "King of Rock" appeared. As the chairman of ins entertainment, the office's audio-visual equipment was very expensive, featuring the most cutting-edge sound systems and projection equipment. Listening equipment was crucial; good speakers could reveal the details in a song. To John, listening to these details was a great pleasure.
John's timing was impeccable. As soon as the equipment was turned on, the performance segment had already concluded. Next was the ultimate showdown between the two bands.
"Listening to music with the Chairman's equipment is truly enjoyable," the director of the artist department flattered him. This remark clearly pleased John, who chuckled, "Even the best equipment needs a good song to be enjoyed."
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"I believe everyone has been waiting for a long time. Now, it is finally time for the final round of tonight!" After the host finished speaking, enthusiastic cheers erupted from the audience. Following that, the members of the JS band and the Leopard band emerged from backstage.
However, the states of the two groups were starkly different. The JS band members wore bright smiles, their expressions filled with excitement and anticipation. The Leopard band, on the other hand, appeared generally subdued, with worried looks on everyone's faces.
"Hmph, a bunch of Chinese actually want to play rock in the United States," John scoffed with pride as he watched the live broadcast. The members of the Leopard band were all Chinese, and most of them had started as bar singers. John had initially dismissed them, but he hadn't expected them to reach this point when they came together with the support of Dynasty Entertainment, even threatening ins entertainment's dominance in emerging rock.
But that was all. He had asked Shawn to intervene to bring this farce to a complete end.
...
Since the JS band drew the first draw, they were the first to perform. Normally, going first would be a disadvantage, as one would be uncertain of the opponent's performance and might feel uneasy. But this time, it was different.
"Hahaha, Captain has great luck!"
"They got the first draw. It seems the Leopards' luck has run out..."
"I love this feeling of complete domination!"
The guitarist and drummer of the JS band couldn't contain their excitement. They were in the finals, and they no longer felt the need to hold back. Each of them showcased their flair and skill as they took their positions on stage. Finally, the captain, Akman, executed a perfect front flip to reach the lead singer's position.
"Hahaha, this is too much!"
"Damn, no more pretending, huh? They're completely looking down on the Leopard band."
"With Shawn backing them, they can afford to be arrogant towards the Leopards."
"But this is too presumptuous. What happens if they lose later?"
"Hahaha, JS has brought in Shawn to crush them. How could they possibly lose?"
"Does anyone not know the weight of Shawn in the rock scene?"
Amidst the audience's chatter, the JS band began their performance. With dynamic drum beats and the wail of electric guitars, the venue was instantly ignited! Lead singer Akman, holding his guitar, hit a soaring high note, causing the entire audience to rise and cheer!
The moment the song's title appeared, the audience's enthusiasm surged even higher! It was truly a new song by Shawn!!
"As expected of Shawn, just the intro alone makes one's blood boil!"
"This is real rock music!!"
"In terms of rock, perhaps only Ting Yu can be compared to Shawn?"
"Can Ting Yu's rock compare to Shawn?"
"How can it not? Last week's 'Glorious Years' was still number one on the Music Charts. Shawn's rock is about live atmosphere, while Ting Yu's is about spirit, like the grand spirit of 'Glorious Years.' How can it not compare to Shawn?"
"Heh, Shawn is a god in the eyes of Americans. But whether he can measure up will be known in this episode of 'King of Music.' No need to argue now."
"As if Ting Yu could beat Shawn in the United States?"
The debate between Ting Yu and Shawn had been ongoing recently. With the release of Shawn's new song on this episode of "King of Rock," the topic was reignited. In terms of rock, "Glorious Years," with its grand theme of opposing racial discrimination, resonated with many peace-loving individuals. However, Shawn also had many die-hard fans in the rock scene, being considered the best rock song producer in the United States. Even with Ting Yu writing a song like "Glorious Years," fans still believed Shawn was not inferior to Ting Yu in rock.
As the song continued, lead singer Akman had already torn off his T-shirt, revealing his toned muscles. He sang with such intensity that his veins bulged, and his body was covered in sweat. The audience was no better. A large part of the reason American rock was so popular was that audiences could freely release their inner passions at live rock concerts. Male audience members danced until they were drenched in sweat, while daring female audience members took off their bras and waved them in the air. The atmosphere was fiery, and only after the song completely ended did the deafening cheers of the audience gradually subside.
"This is the charm of rock!" Akman, holding the microphone, looked at the cheering crowd, feeling like a ruler at that moment!
"Thank you, JS band, for bringing us such a passionate and energetic performance. Now, please welcome the Leopard band to the stage for their spectacular performance!" As the host's voice faded, the musicians and lead singer of the Leopard band walked onto the stage.
Compared to the soaring confidence of the JS band, they looked more like a defeated remnant army. All the band members were somber, with no smiles on their faces.
"Sorry, it feels like we're bullying you." As Akman brushed past the JS band, he patted Lei Bao's shoulder. He had expected Lei Bao to react angrily, but to his surprise, not only did he not react much, but his cheeks twitched wildly, and he displayed a very strange smile.