The eleventh episode of the Four Nations Concert came to an end.
After this round, there was no drawing for the main venue, nor was there any drawing for the language.
For the final round, the four shortlisted lyricists and composers needed to prepare at least two works, while the champion of the final live vote needed to prepare three songs!
The rules for the finals were very interesting; the live votes would not determine the final ranking, but only the order of appearance for the first and second rounds of the finals.
The lyricist and composer with the highest votes in both rounds would get the opportunity for the third round on stage.
The final ranking for the finals would be determined by the total download volume on the Four Nations music platforms one week later!
This mode, which did not yield immediate results, was something that audiences and netizens in the Four Nations had long been accustomed to.
Moreover, such a mode was very fair to lyricists and composers from all countries.
After all, no matter how many audience members voted live, it would still make people feel unfair.
Especially when the main venue was in China.
After leaving the Jinling Sports Center, Su Yu and others were surrounded by domestic and foreign media and reporters.
After all, this was the last game of the regular season; if they didn't get some interviews, it would really make them seem like they weren't working.
And tonight's focus, besides the eight lyricists and composers, was Fei Qing, the helper Su Yu invited.
This evergreen of the music scene had a certain level of popularity in both Neon and South Korea.
So, the media reporters from the Four Nations were very curious about what exactly happened that led him to come here and collaborate with Su Yu?
After all, how did two people who had no prior connection suddenly decide to collaborate on a whim?
Therefore, after failing to get much from Su Yu's interview, numerous reporters collectively pointed their microphones at Fei Qing.
Who was Fei Qing?
He could be an old artist, and even a Lich King who spoke without thinking!
He naturally accepted all interviews from reporters and was able to humorously and wittily resolve their tricky and problematic questions.
Even Su Yu admired him greatly for this.
"Teacher Fei Qing, what was the reason that led you to collaborate with Teacher Su Yu this time? Is there a story here?"
A reporter asked loudly.
This was indeed the question the outside world was most concerned about.
"Last time at the Golden Melody Awards, I was fortunate enough to be a guest presenter and presented an award to Su Zongjian. At that time, I was thinking, Su Zongjian is so amazing, can he also write some songs that suit me? So, after the awards ceremony, I shamelessly went to request a song. At that time, Su Zongjian said that as long as he could write a song that suited me, he would notify me immediately, and he also really wanted to collaborate with me once. After I went back, I patiently waited while watching Su Zongjian dominate and write legends! And now, the opportunity for a thousand miles away has arrived!"
Fei Qing answered with a smile, without adding any jokes or telling any stories, but simply stating the truth.
However, Fei Qing's words still made many onlookers in the music industry feel incredible.
Is it that simple to ask Su Yu for a song? You must be fooling us!
If it's that simple, why can't we even see Su Yu?
The song requests sent to Tianxing Entertainment were like stones sinking into the sea, with no response whatsoever.
"Teacher Fei Qing, what do you think of the song 'a thousand miles away'? Do you like this style? Is there any pressure collaborating with Teacher Su Yu?"
Another reporter pressed on.
"This is a very, very excellent song. It not only has Chinese national style in it but also incorporates some new elements. When I first saw this song, I felt a sense of awe, and after finishing the recording in the studio, the first time I heard our two completely different voices and styles, yet unexpectedly presenting a different effect, I was truly convinced! Su Zongjian's musical talent is really not just talk! As for pressure? It's alright, after all, Su Zongjian has won ten games. Of course, I'm saying if, if he loses this game because of collaborating with me, it's definitely not Su Zongjian's mistake, but the responsibility lies with me!"
Fei Qing answered the reporter's question earnestly, praising the song and Su Yu, while even blocking off the worst possible outcome.
A sentence: If he loses, all the responsibility is on me.
It left countless people stunned and speechless!
You are truly ruthless!
You probably hope that this round will be a loss, don't you?
That way, you'll have a chance to collaborate with Su Yu a second time.
Fei Qing was also sneering inwardly at this moment; these reporters actually wanted to cause trouble for him here? How could he let these people have their wish?
He could already predict how many people outside would envy him after tonight.
As for losing the competition? How could he lose! Why would he lose!
He was just saying some nice words.
And even if he really had an upset loss, so what? Just as he said, he would definitely come out and say that all the responsibility was on him!
Would Su Yu still treat him badly then?
That night, when the eight songs went online on the Four Nations music platforms, the real download results immediately provided the best feedback.
"a thousand miles away," sung by Su Yu and Fei Qing, undoubtedly took a strong lead on the charts immediately after its release.
However, the rankings and competition from second to seventh place were extremely fierce!
Currently, it seemed impossible to determine the winners of the latter few places in a short time; it would take at least three days or even more.
After all, everyone in this episode had brought out their best work, with no intention of holding back at all.
It seemed as if they were afraid of missing out on qualification for the finals.
As for Su Yu and Chris, the two lyricists and composers who were already confirmed to enter the finals, they could already start preparing the songs and performers for the next round of the finals.
After all, with half a month's time, this time they needed to prepare at least two songs.
For those with ambition and confidence, they even needed to prepare three songs!
At least from the perspective of other lyricists and composers, Su Yu definitely needed to prepare three songs.
As for the others? They should focus all their efforts on two songs.
Of course, if they felt that two songs were also a bit overwhelming, they could completely specialize in one song.
After all, the final ranking of the songs in the finals was not based on the total scores of two songs, but on the ranking of the highest-ranked one among the two.
What audiences and netizens in the Four Nations were most concerned about now was actually who could enter the final round.
And another thing was which singers Su Yu would choose to perform!
After all, with this "surprise" collaboration between Su Yu and Fei Qing, the cards in Su Yu's hand had become unpredictable.
Since Fei Qing, who had no previous connection, could represent Su Yu in the competition, what about others?
There were quite a few top singers and even vocalists who were on good terms with Su Yu.
Just like Kong Jing and Han Zhuoma, these national team vocalists, if Su Yu needed them, he could absolutely let them perform!