1RomanceEB Chapter 088 Rehearsal
Chapter 088 Rehearsal
As soon as Yang Du got out of the car, Yan Baokuan's assistant, a seemingly refined young man, quickly came to greet him.
"Hello, Ms. Yang. Director Yan asked me to pick you up." The young man said, handing over a pass with both hands.
"Thank you for making this trip."
Yang Du took the pass and hung it around his neck, then followed his assistant through layers of security without any hindrance.
This was the first time Yang Du had ever seen a rehearsal scene for a national-level gala.
Shock was the first impression.
Countless lights hang from the dome of the enormous studio, and several crane cameras silently glide through the air.
The stage floor was covered with a dense array of positioning tapes of different sizes and colors, which were prepared for the complex movements of hundreds of backup dancers and performers.
Below the stage, the area that was originally the center of the audience seating area was temporarily transformed into the director's command center, with a row of long tables set up with various monitors and equipment.
Director Li Qin was rapidly speaking into a walkie-talkie, with intermittent calls from various departments coming through.
"Teacher Yang, this way please."
The assistant led Yang Du to a spot next to the work area, where the view was excellent, offering a complete view of the stage's sound and light effects.
After Yang Du sat down, he glanced around and asked, "Has Lin Xu arrived?"
"Lin Xu has already walked the runway once and should be resting backstage with his manager now. Should I go backstage and call him?"
Yang Du waved his hand: "No need, I was just asking casually."
At this moment, Yan Baokuan, who was not far away, seemed to notice the commotion. He turned around, saw Yang Du sitting down, and nodded to him across several machines as a greeting.
After his assistant left, Yang Du leaned back comfortably in his chair, enjoying the rehearsal atmosphere in the top-notch studio.
I had only been sitting down for a few minutes when a young man sat down in the empty seat next to me.
The young man, dressed in a trendy hoodie and with a pass around his neck, was peering at Yang Du with a curious expression.
After watching for a while, the young man finally couldn't resist and stepped forward to strike up a conversation: "Brother, you look unfamiliar. Are you here to watch the rehearsal too? Is this your first time?"
Yang Du turned to look at him, thinking that this guy was a natural at making friends, just like that clown Zhao Yiren, so he smiled and nodded: "Yeah, I came to take a look."
"I knew it! People aren't usually allowed in this area. I've never seen you before."
The young man had an "I knew it" look on his face, then straightened his collar and introduced himself with a rather smug expression.
"Let me introduce myself. I'm a mezzo-soprano, and I'm considered a grand-student of a certain singer. My master has a performance to rehearse today, so he specially brought me along to broaden my horizons."
The young man emphasized the words "see the world" with a hint of pride on his face.
Clearly, being able to enter Studio One to watch the internal rehearsals at his age is something he can brag about for half a year in his circle.
Yang Du readily agreed, saying, "That's really impressive."
"That's right." The young man became even more excited. He looked around, leaned closer mysteriously, and continued, "Brother, let me tell you, you've come to the right place today."
"What do you mean?" Yang Du raised an eyebrow, wondering if there was some unexpected surprise today.
"The person we'll be rehearsing later is Yang Jiayin, a key member of our national team." The young man's eyes shone with admiration. "And she's going to sing a new song today, 'Today is Your Birthday'!"
Upon hearing the song title, Yang Du silently exclaimed "Oh!"
Of course I know! How could I not know? I personally dug those lyrics and music out of my memory.
As for the singer Yang Jiayin, Yang Du, as the lyricist, composer and arranger, naturally received the news from Li Qin and Yan Baokuan beforehand.
So Yang Du responded with another "oh" in agreement.
When the young man saw Yang Du's indifferent reaction, he became a little anxious. He thought Yang Du was an amateur who didn't know anything and had no idea of the significance of this new song, so he quickly explained.
"How can you be so calm? When I first came to see the rehearsal, I was absolutely blown away! I guarantee you, you'll understand just how amazing this song is once you hear it live!"
The young man enthusiastically recommended this masterpiece to Yang Du: "Do you know what my teacher said? It's a top-notch patriotic masterpiece, a rare find in the last decade!"
Yang Du couldn't help but laugh at the young man's enthusiastic promotion, so he could only smile and nod politely.
At this moment, Yang Du noticed that a figure had appeared on the stage at some point. It was Yang Jiayin, the national team mainstay that the young man had just mentioned.
The national team player, who rose to fame in the early 2000s, slowly raised the microphone. As soon as he opened his mouth, his deep and powerful voice instantly filled the entire studio.
"Today is your birthday, my China..."
Yang Du sat quietly in the audience, listening to this classic song from his past life being perfectly performed and reinterpreted on CCTV, the highest stage in this life, by a top singer. A ripple of emotion stirred within him.
The charm of this song is brought to its fullest extent at this moment, making it incredibly moving and captivating.
The young man next to him was completely immersed in the music, his hands unconsciously tapping out the rhythm.
The song ended.
The young man let out a long sigh of relief, then turned to look at Yang Du with a hint of lingering satisfaction: "So, did I tell you I wasn't lying?"
He confidently declared, "Once the National Day Gala officially airs, this song will definitely become a new classic. My master said that songs of this caliber will be used repeatedly in major galas every National Day, remaining popular for a long time."
Seeing his excited expression, Yang Du smiled and nodded, echoing, "It is indeed a good song, and it's sung very well."
The young man wanted to say something more, but then he noticed that Yang Jiayin was walking down the side steps from the stage and heading towards the work area.
Yan Baokuan stood up and exchanged a few words with Yang Jiayin, then turned his head and looked over the monitor, his gaze landing precisely on Yang Du.
"Yang Du." He waved in Yang Du's direction with a smile. "Come on, come over here quickly."
"Excuse me, I'll be right back. They're calling me from over there." Yang Du stood up, took long strides, and walked towards Yan Baokuan and Yang Jiayin.
The young man sat there, staring blankly at Yang Du's retreating figure.
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What did Director Yan call him just now?
Yang Du?
The young man's mind was buzzing.
"Yang Du..." he murmured, repeating the name over and over before finally realizing who it was.
Previously, when the teacher praised "Today is Your Birthday," he seemed to have mentioned that the songwriter and composer of this song was Yang Du.
Holy crap!!!
The young man's eyes widened instantly, and his mouth opened into an "O" shape.
What was I doing just now?
I actually went up to the songwriter and enthusiastically promoted his own song to him, gesturing wildly and spitting as I spoke!
Recalling his previous air of authority, the young man felt his cheeks flush, and his toes gripped the insoles of his shoes helplessly.
Am I...doing this count as showing off my limited skills before an expert?
Fortunately, I didn't say anything outrageous just now, otherwise I wouldn't know how to handle this situation.
Meanwhile, Yang Du had already arrived at the work area.
"Teacher Yang, let me introduce you." Yan Baokuan pulled Yang Du along and introduced him to Yang Jiayin with a big smile, "This is Yang Du, the lyricist, composer and arranger of 'Today is Your Birthday'."
When Yang Jiayin received the song, she learned that the lyricist and composer was very young, but when she saw this handsome and tall young man in person, a hint of surprise still flashed in her eyes.
"I can't believe that such a profound and majestic melody came from such a young child. It's truly amazing."
Yang Jiayin smiled and extended her hand, saying, "Yang Du, right? Come to think of it, we might have been from the same family five hundred years ago."