Chapter 722: Military Songs in the Spring Festival Gala

The sketch ended, and the venue was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Many of the viewers watching the live broadcast were already laughing so hard they were rolling on the floor.

Many people didn't even feel like they were watching a sketch on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

Because the subject matter and content of this sketch were quite different from what everyone was accustomed to.

Whether it was the driving and ambiguity at the beginning, or the subsequent funny and bold lines, it was all different from the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in everyone's impression.

It must be said that in terms of comedy, there are currently not many people in the entire entertainment industry who can compare to Liu Shixiong, Liu Gongming.

He is just funny, just interesting.

His stage presence is also truly very strong!

Backstage at the Spring Festival Gala, Ning Dan looked at the real-time ratings and didn't feel there was anything surprising.

She had watched the rehearsals for this sketch twice.

When she watched it the first time, she thought it was very funny, and when she watched it the second time, she still thought it was very funny.

Why are some classic sketches classic?

It is because no matter how many times you watch them, you can still enjoy them and find them interesting.

Even after watching them many times, you know that a punchline is about to come, so you start to warm yourself up in advance and start giggling.

"It's coming, it's coming, the punchline is coming! Haha, hahahaha!"

From the perspective of sketch creation, this sketch is also grounded.

The content it tells is about domestic trivialities, about those things between a husband and wife.

Therefore, the audience's sense of resonance is also stronger.

Many punchlines and dialogues are detached from reality, but its foundation is not floating.

You must know that just now, when the camera swept over the audience at the Spring Festival Gala, it even gave a close-up shot of an old sketch artist sitting in the crowd.

This old man is one of the most famous sketch actors in the country.

He was also laughing along and applauding along.

Still the same point, the structure and rhythm of this sketch are both excellent.

This script is one that allows actors to exert their energy to the greatest extent!

Many older generation sketch actors attach great importance to this aspect.

Like on Earth, many sketches produced by the Mahua FunAge team would be a bit whimsical, and some parts would be a bit airy.

The more classic 2014 Spring Festival Gala sketch "To Not Help or Not" was originally going to have a very quirky second half, and it was going to incorporate elements similar to superheroes; during rehearsals, Shen Teng even seemed to have worn a Spider-Man mask.

Later, with the help of Uncle Benshan, it was modified so that after the police arrived at the scene, Hao Jian, played by Shen Teng, lay down directly and then repeated all the lines that the old lady, played by Ma Li, had said earlier.

—Learning from the enemy's strong points to defeat the enemy.

In the end, when the old lady played by Ma Li shouted the line "He said all my lines" in front of the police, the effect was explosive!

It is said that in this performance, Shen Teng once again... forgot his lines as usual, leaving Ma Li stunned, but fortunately, she managed the stage perfectly in the end.

It must be said that this family cannot do without Ma Li.

Here on Blue Star, on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala sketch, Liu Shixiong was still very reliable.

He did not have any slips or mistakes.

The only scene that was different from the rehearsal stage was the part where the ex-husband grabbed Hao Jian's hand and pulled him out from the curtain.

After letting go, the ex-husband pointed at Autumn Chrysanthemum, then continued to reach his hand back to grab Hao Jian, but... the distance wasn't enough, and he didn't grab him directly!

At that moment, Liu Shixiong changed his performance mode, turning it into Hao Jian trembling as he took the initiative to stuff his own hand into the ex-husband's large hand.

He acted out that kind of fear, terror, helplessness, and a touch of... shyness?

Sometimes, excellent improvisation can achieve extraordinary results.

At this very moment, many viewers still felt a bit unsatisfied.

In the bullet comments, silly netizens started interacting again.

"Go watch 'Hello Mr. Billionaire'!"

"Is anyone forming a group?"

"Looking forward to it more and more!"

"Don't fight me for tickets!"

To be able to advertise his new movie in a low-key way on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala using various flashy methods, Luo Mo might be the number one person today.

The song "Gong Xi Fa Cai" incorporated "People from Our Village".

The sketch "Today's Happiness" was performed by the director and lead actor of "Hello Mr. Billionaire".

These could all achieve very good results.

Regarding this, Luo Mo also expressed helplessness: "Being the Chief Planner of the Spring Festival Gala doesn't pay much."

He could only change his approach!

As for the other films in the Spring Festival slot, they couldn't help but tremble.

Some were afraid, and some were angry.

Shameless, too shameless!

Doing promotions at the Spring Festival Gala, how are we supposed to compete!

Is being the Chief Planner amazing?

Is it amazing that the General Director is one of your own?

—It is indeed amazing.

………

………

The comedy sketch stage ended, and the hosts came on stage to provide the transition.

Language-based programs have always been deeply loved by audiences, but in recent years, just like comedy films, they have become increasingly lousy.

The next performer to take the stage is the new New Yu Heavenly Queen, Chen Shanqi.

Yes, Tao Jie's current status is already that of a well-deserved Heavenly Queen.

As Director Luo Mo's top general at New Yu, she can be said to be sailing more and more smoothly.

Back then, Tao Jie spent a long time in seclusion before releasing a new album, only to be trampled on the charts by Luo Mo's instrumental piece "Confession Night."

A proper quasi-first-line singer's new song, suppressed on the charts by a violin piece from a trainee who hadn't even debuted yet—what kind of concept is that?

Then, this trainee's song went on to cut through the charts like a hot knife through butter.

So, as a proper quasi-first-line female singer with a certain status and prestige in the industry, Tao Jie naturally chose—to defect at light speed!

If you can't beat them, join them!

He is handsome, talented, and has a great physique, and I am so many years older than him; licking him is my gain!

In summary, if she isn't successful, who is? If she isn't a Heavenly Queen, who is?

And today, the song brought by Heavenly Queen Chen Shanqi is called "Annual Rings."

This is a song in the ancient style, which once resonated through every street and alley on Earth.

It is an insert song for the hit drama "The Journey of Flower."

But as for this drama, Luo Mo has actually never watched it.

In reality, Chen Shanqi is also very clear in her heart that her entire stage today, and this song of hers, being scheduled in this time slot, is actually a transition for the next song.

Because it is suitable for transitioning to the next song, it was specifically scheduled here.

You must know, Tao Jie is already a Heavenly Queen now.

Whose song has such great prestige?

It is a song by a female singer with a special status who has been famous for over 20 years.

Additionally, you should know that the lyrics and music for "Annual Rings" were written by Luo Mo.

Whose song could it be that makes a song written by Luo Mo act as a supporting act?

Well, that would naturally be another song written by Luo Mo.

Tao Jie's degree of obedience to Luo Mo is nearly one hundred percent, so she is completely indifferent to doing this job.

Now, she only thinks about singing the song well.

She stands on the stage, her singing voice melodious.

"【Circles outlined into fingerprints,

imprinted on my lips.】"

The special effects on the entire stage are a forest.

After all, the song is called "Annual Rings."

As the song ended, a leaf fell within the stage special effects, then drifted with the wind.

Many netizens watching the Live Broadcast had two words flash through their minds: "It's here!"

This familiar transition pattern—doesn't it resemble how, after "Mountain and River Map" was sung earlier, the Flying Apsaras Map drifted with the wind and then sank to the bottom of the lake, followed immediately by the Goddess coming to life in the water!

For a program to spend so much money and effort on such foreshadowing, it must be highly valued.

Therefore, some guessed: "Are Luo Mo and Ning Dan about to unleash a big move again?"

Yes, from a certain perspective, this song definitely counts as a big-move level in a certain category.

Up until now, it can be said that Luo Mo has written songs in most categories.

He has written Folk, Rap, R&B, Chinese Style, ancient style...

But there is one category he hasn't really touched.

The Spring Festival Gala is actually a good opportunity for him to delve into this category.

This category is...

—Military songs!

This is a category that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to touch.

Even for Luo Mo, the favored son of CCTV and the Review Department, he needs to be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious when putting pen to paper.

However, this next song is simply too good.

Its lyrics and music composition were all done in one go.

This song is called "The Motherland Will Not Forget."

Many people may have been taught this song by instructors during military training, and the whole class may have sung it in chorus.

This song has two most famous versions on Earth; one is sung by Huanglu, and one is sung by Hanhong.

Since this song is considered a military song, when choosing a collaborating Singer, Luo Mo ultimately chose a very special Singer on Blue Star named Meng Jin, who has been famous for over twenty years.

She is one of the few female Singers in the music scene who holds a military rank.

Meng Jin is quite interested in being able to collaborate with Luo Mo.

It's just that even she didn't expect that Luo Mo would actually ask her to collaborate on a military song!

If it were anyone else, Meng Jin would definitely feel there was no need for collaboration.

There are some things that conventional creators in the entertainment industry simply cannot write.

But Luo Mo is different.

He has written "Loyalty to the Country," "As You Wish," and other songs.

"That Year Those Rabbits," produced by him, is widely recognized.

Therefore, Meng Jin is still full of anticipation.

When she received the lyrics and music sent by Luo Mo, she only read the lyrics once before agreeing to the collaboration.

"This is great! These lyrics are written so well!"

Now, let us turn our gaze back to that leaf drifting on the Spring Festival Gala stage.

It drifted and drifted, then slowly descended, giving a sense of fallen leaves returning to their roots.

The song title, The Motherland Will Not Forget, emerged right then.

The prelude of the song also began to play at this moment.

For some reason, watching this scene, many people were reminded of the images of martyrs returning to their country.

Beneath the emerging song title, there were three more lines of text.

"【Singing: Meng Jin】."

"【Lyricist: Luo Mo】."

"【Composer: Luo Mo】."

The barrage of comments exploded instantly, surging endlessly.

"Holy crap, Luo Mo and Sister Meng Jin are collaborating?"

"The song title alone is so evocative!"

"Should I prepare tissues first?"

"Why do I feel like I'm already starting to get fired up!"

Meng Jin, dressed in a military uniform, was seen slowly walking out amidst the stage special effects.

She began Singing:

"【In the vast sea of people, which one am I,

In the surging waves, which one am I,

In the great army conquering the universe,

The one who silently practices Dedication is me,

In the long river of glorious causes,

The one who is forever surging forward is me.】"

Even though the whole song had only just begun, many in the audience already felt their blood boiling.

At the same time, the spirit of Dedication mentioned in the lyrics made it impossible for anyone to harbor the slightest thought of rebuttal in their hearts.

The soldiers of Huaxia are the most miraculous existence in the world.

Everyone prefers to call them the people's own soldiers.

When on a mission, they would not disturb the public, would not ask to stay in their homes, and would not stay overnight, preferring to collapse in rows by the roadside to rest just like that.

Even though they might be fighting floods, using their bodies to block the torrents.

Even though they might be fighting fires, disregarding life and death to extinguish the flames.

Using the sky as a quilt and the earth as a mat.

Serve the People.

The Singing spread throughout the venue at this moment, and Meng Jin continued to sing:

"【No need for you to recognize me,

No desire for you to know me,

I melt my youth,

Melt it into the rivers of the Motherland.】"

At this point, the chorus of the song should have appeared.

But Luo Mo did not arrange it that way, instead moving directly into the B section.

Meng Jin, dressed in a military uniform and holding a microphone, was seen singing after the interlude ended:

"【In the ranks of those climbing, which one am I,

In the brilliant stars, which one am I,

On the journey toward the universe,

The one who struggles selflessly is me,

In the galaxy of the Republic,

The one who is forever shining is me.】"

Because today is the Spring Festival Gala, the entire stage special effects did not feature too many sentimental or tragic images.

There was no combination of pictures and text, no combination of history, and no combination of current events.

Nor was there a crossover with That Year Those Rabbits like the stage for "As You Wish".

The theme of this song was, after all, selfless Dedication.

Therefore, just listen as Meng Jin continues to sing loudly:

"【No need for you to praise me,

No desire for you to repay me,

I melt my radiance,

Melt it into the constellations of the Motherland.】"

The stage special effects changed at this moment.

Where the fallen leaf had just landed, it began to take root and sprout.

Just like a new Inheritance.

Another leaf began to drift and drift.

However, it had transformed into a vibrant green leaf.

It drifted with the wind just like that, arriving on the stone slab outside the Forbidden City.

The scene naturally switched from the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to the pre-recorded footage.

The preceding dance, "Prayer," was the only fully pre-recorded dance program of this year's Spring Festival Gala.

And this song, "The Motherland Will Not Forget," was in a semi-pre-recorded format.

The camera focused on the ground; everyone could originally only hear the song's accompaniment, but now a new sound appeared—the sound of rhythmic footsteps!

Everyone was all too familiar with this sound.

Who hasn't watched a Huaxia military parade?

Just as everyone expected, what appeared in the footage was the National Flag Guard.

Each of them wore a military uniform, with upright postures and rhythmic, powerful, and resonant footsteps.

For some reason, listening to the sound of those footsteps, all the viewers felt a sense of complete security.

The bullet comments instantly exploded.

"Too cool!"

"Couldn't help but scream!"

"Inexplicably proud and moved!"

Everyone had assumed their appearance was meant to be the background for the song.

Who would have thought they would all start Singing in unison.

Yes, this is a military song after all.

It is one of the songs most frequently sung in chorus by the National Flag Guard on Earth after returning from a flag-raising ceremony.

The moment they started Singing, the accompaniment came to an abrupt halt and stopped completely.

There was no need for music, no need for accompaniment.

Because the sheer momentum of their live chorus would likely overwhelm any accompaniment.

Moreover, their rhythmic footsteps carried their own tempo within them.

Isn't this the best accompaniment?

The singing of this group was so loud and clear.

"【In the vast sea of people, which one am I,

In the surging waves, which one am I.】"

Many viewers thought that having the National Flag Guard sing this song was the finishing touch, the ultimate trump card, right?

In fact, the trump card Luo Mo designed for this program was only halfway revealed.

Don't forget, up until this point, the song hadn't even reached the chorus, hadn't even reached the climax!

It was just because it was so stirring that everyone hadn't noticed this point for the moment.

The other half of the trump card Luo Mo designed for the program was actually the architecture of the Forbidden City.

One could see the National Flag Guard Walking and Singing just like that.

"【I don't need you to know me,

I don't crave for you to recognize me,

I melt my youth,

Into the rivers of the Motherland.】"

By the time they sang this line, the entire National Flag Guard had already walked into the gate arch of the Forbidden City.

In this magnificent gate arch of the Forbidden City, a group of people singing loudly inside could create a natural reverberation effect.

The chorus climax of the entire song appeared for the first time at this moment.

Listening to the powerful singing inside the gate arch, countless viewers truly had goosebumps all over, their scalps tingling, and their blood surging with an uncontrollable passion!

What they were singing was:

"【The mountains know me!!!】"

"【The rivers know me!!!】"

"【The Motherland will not forget, will not forget me!!!】"

The natural reverberation inside the gate arch gave people an indescribable feeling.

This was the effect Luo Mo wanted.

What he wanted the viewers to feel was:

"When passing through this gate, it feels as if all the predecessors are singing together!"

(PS: I will try to post a video in the Easter Egg chapter later, I don't know if the upload will be successful.

This chapter was written on September 18, 2022!)

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