There were only four of them!
"Alright then." Ding Yue reluctantly responded to Director Jiang Xiuli.
There were only four male students in the music major, making it almost impossible for Ding Yue to find a student that would satisfy him.
Since the chat group had already been created, and Jiang Xiuli had tagged those four students in the group, notifying them that Principal Ding would be interviewing them online.
Ding Yue couldn’t just go back on his word, could he?
Ding Yue started typing in the chat group: "@everyone, is everyone here?"
Yang Mingzhi: Principal Ding, I’m here!
Ma Yan: I’m here too!
"Alright, how is everyone’s internet connection?" Ding Yue asked again.
Because soon Ding Yue planned to conduct a group video chat to hear the tone and quality of these four students’ voices. If any student’s internet connection was not up to par, they could switch to a voice call instead.
Yang Mingzhi: I have 100mbps broadband, no problem at all!
Liu Song: I’m on 5G, Principal Ding, don’t worry!
Ma Yan: My internet’s great!
Jia Wenbo: I’m on wifi!
"Okay, let me explain why I’ve brought you all here. The school is currently producing an animated film titled ’Super Combat Team.’ I’m sure you already know that we need a male singer for the theme song of ’Super Combat Team.’ As the principal, I naturally thought of our own students first, so I wanted to see if your voices would be suitable for this theme song."
Ding Yue informed the four students of the specifics.
Yang Mingzhi: Ahh!! Principal Ding!! I can do it!!!
Jia Wenbo: What kind of voice is required?
Liu Song: Thank you, Principal Ding, for giving us this opportunity.
Ma Yan: Sob, Principal Ding, you’re too kind.
"Alright, no time to waste. I’ll send you the digital version of the song’s score and lyrics." After Ding Yue finished speaking, he sent them the electronic version of "Immortals’" song and score.
Then, Ding Yue said: "I will demonstrate the chorus for you."
Ding Yue was familiar with "Immortals" from "Super Combat Team." Although he wasn’t a professional, he wasn’t tone-deaf either.
Therefore, Ding Yue sang the chorus of "Immortals."
After singing, Ding Yue emphasized again: "I may not have sung it perfectly, it was just a guide. The song requires a powerful and unrestrained burst of energy, a powerful and resonant voice. It needs to give a sense of strength and passion, just like the title ’Immortal’!"
After listening, all four students expressed interest in giving it a try.
"Alright, I’ll give you ten minutes to prepare. If you can replicate the vibe I’m looking for, congratulations, you’ll be the singer for the theme song of ’Super Combat Team.’"
Ding Yue said to the students with a smile.
For these four students, it was indeed a fantastic opportunity to achieve greatness in their lives.
Like Lin Zhirou from the music class who has become an internet sensation simply by singing "Confession Balloon."
And being able to sing the theme song for a movie produced by the school would definitely be an honor.
Yang Mingzhi, Jia Wenbo, Ma Yan, and Liu Song all wanted to seize this opportunity.
About seven or eight minutes later.
Ma Yan was the first to indicate that he wanted to try singing: "Principal Ding, I would like to give it a try."
For these music students, with Ding Yue’s demonstration and the score, there shouldn’t be any problem in trying to sing the chorus of "Immortals."
The real challenge was to see who could deliver the sensation that Principal Ding wanted.
"Alright." Ding Yue nodded his agreement.
Ma Yan cleared his throat and began to sing the chorus of "Immortals."
His voice was rather delicate, which made it a bit forced when he tried to be powerful and passionate.
It was clear that it was not quite right.
"Principal Ding, do you think I can do it?" After finishing his attempt, Ma Yan asked eagerly.
However, Principal Ding shook his head without mercy: "No, it’s too deliberate, it lacks the feel I’m after."
Ma Yan knew he was just taking a shot at it. Evidently, he wasn’t suitable for the powerful, forceful, explosive, and vigorous performance that Principal Ding was looking for.
"Principal Ding, I’ll try next," said Yang Mingzhi in the video chat, indicating that he was the second one to attempt the task.
"Alright." Ding Yue nodded.
Yang Mingzhi, being tall and sturdy, might, just might, have the kind of explosive energy required?
Sometimes, it indeed depends on the person. Ma Yan, who just sang, was more of a young male star type. How could he possibly sing as powerfully as "Immortals" required?
As for Yang Mingzhi, Ding Yue was actually looking forward to it.
Shortly, Yang Mingzhi began his attempt.
Ding Yue’s ears were blasted, and he quickly turned down the volume.
Yang Mingzhi did have explosive power!
This kind of hysterically shouting like explosion was a bit excessive. Moreover, Ding Yue felt there was something strange about Yang Mingzhi’s voice. It was rather discordant when singing "Immortals."
But, if he failed to find a more suitable voice, Ding Yue might consider Yang Mingzhi. By giving him some more practice, perhaps he could achieve the effect that Ding Yue was after.
"Yang Mingzhi, your voice indeed has strong explosive power. But it’s not quite the kind of explosion I want this song to have."