"Keep the contact point of the bow hair and the strings within 3cm of the bridge, apply unstable pressure so that the string vibrations are close to a breaking sound effect."
"He also uses the back of his left hand’s ring fingernail to quickly scrape over the high position of the D string, simulating the sound of bones rubbing against each other..."
After summarizing, Gan Yanyu murmured,
"These techniques, in theory, aren’t difficult, but to play them well, and to use them in a competition... is definitely not an easy task."
Lin Tian was also stunned as he listened, he looked towards the stage.
Watching Bai Junze on stage with a smiling face, completely immersed in his performance.
It must be said, this music is truly eerie, even Lin Tian felt somewhat physically uncomfortable.
But this precisely illustrated Bai Junze’s superior piano skills and high emotional impact.
His development on the cello seems to have reached such a level of "showmanship"!
A terrifying opponent.
Since the first time he saw Bai Xi’s performance at the Star Cup, Lin Tian hadn’t felt such immense pressure from any musician for a long time.
Nannali, also a musician, was in a similar state of awe.
"Amazing... Such a technique, I definitely couldn’t learn it in a year..."
Why perform at the Dragon Violin Cup?
At the commentary booth.
Zhu Ye and Fengye, after listening for a long time, finally came to their senses.
"Teacher Bai Junze used a combination of the full scale and diminished seventh chords, along with a right hand bowing technique, to add this eerie feeling to the music!"
Zhu Ye explained, "Although these techniques sound easy, they’re actually not at all simple to execute."
Fengye nodded, adding,
"In simpler terms, he’s using certain scales and small techniques on his fingers to create a creepy atmosphere for everyone."
Ordinary musicians, during normal times, really wouldn’t study this kind of thing.
Very clever approach!
"Skillfully utilizing the inherent characteristics of the cello..." Fengye said.
A sharp noise erupted.
Fengye was stunned, frowning, he looked towards the stage.
Only to see Bai Junze suddenly stand up and begin pulling at the strings with his bare hands.
Each tug... accompanied by sound effects generating metallic clashing noises, as if industrial noise from demolishing a junkyard.
He’s plucking the strings with his hands, ahhhhhh!!!
Fengye was completely numb.
At that moment, not only the commentators, judges, but also the audience were all dumbfounded.
[I surrender hahahaha... truly a brilliant use of the cello’s characteristics!]
[Too amazing, just after explaining the techniques, suddenly gives you a physical thriller.]
[This skill is high, so high! I feel like I can learn it too!]
However, it wasn’t over yet.
Immediately after, Bai Junze suddenly raised his head and used his forehead to slam into the body of the cello.
The row of LED lights beside the cello lit up...
Emitting a kaleidoscope of colors!
Instantly, the dark stage center was illuminated, Bai Junze’s bow moved faster, the performance reached its climax, and the music reached a peak.
The netizens completely lost it:
[Oh my god, oh my god, what did I just witness??]
[This guy must be really insane hahahaha!]
[No, I thought that LED wire was decoration, it actually lights up?!]
[It’s almost like he’s turning cello music into rock music!]
[You can’t deny... even with all these antics, the piece hasn’t fallen apart though....]
More people, seeing Bai Junze’s nerve-wracking operations, after a short shock, calmed down, feeling more and more... only awe!
Whether it was just now plucking the strings.
Or simply using his head to hit the cello’s body.
The sounds he made were perfectly integrated into this rhapsody.
Almost every sound was in just the right place, continuing the music smoothly...
And, even more astonishingly.
The sounds he produced.
On a real level, gave everyone a real fright.
This frightening emotion instead instantly increased all the audience’s engagement, allowing them to immerse more deeply into this music.
"A genius, truly a musical genius!"
After the earlier surprise, now he was completely won over by Bai Junze’s music!
This man, whether in dress or instrument, exuded an unconventional wildness.
To be able to play such a wild piece to this extent!
"This feeling, it’s completely the opposite auditory experience compared to the first piece ’Flying Goose’..."
Completely opposite feelings.
Sitting alone in the backstage lounge, Nannali was staring blankly at Bai Junze on the big screen.
She didn’t understand, she really didn’t understand.
Why Bai Junze chose to perform on stage.
Indeed, it was a thrilling display of skill.
Also indeed, despite his bizarre outfits and inexplicable actions, just focusing on the music itself, the performance was impeccable.
But it’s completely a thankless task!
It’s almost predictable.
Even if Bai Junze showcased such exquisite performance.
His scores would definitely be polarized.
Certainly, there will be judges who, unable to endure his antics, would give lower scores.
Clearly having such ability, such a capacity for musical expression.
Why can’t he restrain himself a bit?
Just a little... restrain a bit.....
Generations of musicians have established these rules on this stage.
No one is an exception on this stage.
Performing within the rules can also showcase your strength, surely it would also help you advance smoothly in the competition.
Yet, insist on being this rebellious...
Nannali slowly lifted her head, looking at Bai Junze.
Recalling the words spoken to her by the man in the corridor earlier.
Nannali bit her lip, her eyes moistening.
She really envied him!
She also wanted, like Bai Junze, to disregard everything and passionately unleash what others might see as "madness" on the stage.
But she couldn’t do it!
Nannali’s family, her mother, her promises... all of these were like shackles, binding her firmly.
She could never be like Bai Junze; they were simply from different worlds...
The door of the lounge was pushed open.
Nannali immediately turned her head alertly.
She saw a man in a suit standing at the door, arms crossed, looking at the girl with a cryptic smile.
"I remember you, you’re that... Yao...?" Nannali said softly.
"Miss Nannali, long time no see."
Yao Han walked forward, then turned his gaze towards the big screen.
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu were still watching the performance on the big screen.
The door behind also, after a series of "knock, knock, knock" sounds, was pushed open.
The two turned their heads and saw He Zhichen, holding his forehead, walk in.
"Mr. Lin Tian... I finally found out."
He Zhichen said breathlessly, holding a tablet.
"Bai Junze’s background!"
Lin Tian glanced at He Zhichen, then at Bai Junze, who was performing on the screen.
For a moment, he was left a bit on edge.
What important background could make He Zhichen rush to tell him this?
"Bai Junze is the biological son of Hanjiang’s richest man, Bai Jie. His family is in the real estate business."
Lin Tian was dumbfounded.
The heir of a tycoon?
"Let me finish, Mr. Lin Tian."
He Zhichen continued,
"Ten years ago, Bai Junze cut ties with his family, likely due to his musical dreams, he ran away from home and has been a Beijing drifter for many years."
"During this period, he earned quite a bit of money through competitions and performances, but every time he earned, he would quickly spend it all and continue his wandering life—he seems to really enjoy this vagabond lifestyle."
He Zhichen said seriously, then made a judgment,
"It’s certain, this person’s mentality is definitely not normal."