dognovel Chapter 308 The Future Godfather of Music
Chapter 308 The Future Godfather of Music
After finishing writing it, Lu Ran read it again and felt it was too simple, but also felt there was nothing to add.
This song doesn't need much explanation; just listen to it. But then he thought for a moment and added a line at the end:
"The Lone Warrior" is for everyone; "Nocturne" is for myself.
Then, he clicked the "Publish" button.
The page was refreshed, and the post appeared on the timeline.
Shen Yuege immediately reposted it, adding the caption: "Just finished recording this. This song is perfect for listening to quietly alone at night."
Liu Siqi quickly reposted it, adding a moon emoji without saying anything. But it was precisely this aloof demeanor that made people feel that the song was beautiful.
The fewer the words, the better it sounds.
Xu Manlin's reposted text was even shorter: 【Looping.】
Tan Yu's repost was as exaggerated as ever: 【Brother Lu has released a new song! Everyone, listen!】
Lu Ran smiled as he looked at the reposts and leaned back in his chair.
He opened the comments section and found that the response was even more enthusiastic than yesterday.
When "The Lone Warrior" was released yesterday, the comments section was filled with emotion and resonance.
After the release of "Nocturne" today, the comments section was filled with amazement and shock.
"What an amazing melody! It's so beautiful!"
"How does Lu Ran write songs? Every single one of them is so good!"
"The Lone Warrior is passionate, while Nocturne is deeply emotional. He can handle both styles; that's amazing."
"I've played this song on repeat ten times already, I just can't stop. The melody is addictive."
"How long has it been since the Chinese music scene has produced a song of this caliber? Lu Ran is about to become a legend."
Lu Ran flipped through the entries one by one, a slight smile playing on his lips.
The response to "Nocturne" was even better than he had expected.
This song was a classic in its past life, and it will not disappoint in this world either.
Good music has vitality; it can touch people's hearts no matter what world it is in or how many years have passed.
He refreshed the page.
The number of views has exceeded two million.
It's been less than half an hour since it was released. At this rate, it should easily surpass 10 million or even 20 million views by tomorrow morning.
Shen Yuege, who was looking at her phone, suddenly looked up and said, "Lu Ran, do you know what you're called online now?"
"What?"
"A musical genius. Some say you are a once-in-a-century genius in the Chinese music scene, some say you are a musician whose talent was wasted by the internet, and some even say they want to create a fan club for you."
Lu Ran paused for a moment, then laughed: "Fan club? I'm not going for the idol route."
"You're even more popular than idol stars right now." Shen Yuege handed over her phone. On the screen was a long post by a TUTU user, titled "[Lu Ran - Why He's the Best Musician of Our Time]". The post was several thousand words long, analyzing everything from the first song Lu Ran wrote for Shen Yuege to today's "Nocturne," meticulously explaining the characteristics, innovations, and impact on the Chinese music scene of each song. The post had already surpassed 500,000 likes, and the comments section was filled with unanimous support.
"You see, it's not just one person saying this, it's many people saying it," Shen Yuege said. "Your musical talent is being recognized by more and more people."
Lu Ran didn't speak, he just stared blankly at the screen.
He never intended to be a musician, much less a "musical genius."
He was just a time traveler, an ordinary person who happened to know countless great songs from another world.
Bringing these songs to the world is not for fame or money, but simply because I feel these songs should be heard.
But now, as more and more people come to like and appreciate him because of these songs, he still feels an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
It wasn't because of vanity, but because I felt a sense of accomplishment.
And these songs also carry his own emotions.
The things he expressed in his songs, the emotions and thoughts he never told anyone, were conveyed to countless strangers through his music.
When those people heard these songs, they resonated with them and felt what he wanted to express.
This connection that transcends space is the most magical aspect of music.
The night outside the window was deep, and the light in the study was warm. Lu Ran leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and went over the melody of "Nocturne" in his mind again.
The notes flowed through his mind, and at that moment he even began to merge with the music.
He opened his eyes and glanced at the data on the screen.
The number of views has already surpassed three million. Comments are still pouring in like crazy, with dozens more appearing every time the page is refreshed.
Some people are doing music reviews and analyses, some are sharing their listening experiences, some are asking when the next song will be released, and some are listening to it on repeat and can't stop.
Lu Ran turned off the computer and pushed his wheelchair out of the study.
The corridor was quiet, with only the faint glow of the wall lamps.
He paused as he passed Shen Yuege's room, and only after hearing the even breathing coming from inside did he continue forward with peace of mind.
Back in his room, he struggled to move from his wheelchair to the bed, carefully positioned his right leg, and covered himself with the blanket.
Those melodies are still playing in my head.
The chorus of "Nocturne" played on repeat in his mind, over and over again, as if reminding him how good the song was.
He closed his eyes and mentally went through the entire song again, from the first line to the last, every note clear and distinct.
Tomorrow, I have a new song to record.
This album contains ten songs, and each one deserves to be appreciated.
He can't relax just because "The Lone Warrior" and "Nocturne" became hits; every one of the next eight songs must maintain the same level of quality.
He rolled over, pulled the blanket up to his chin, and closed his eyes.
...
The reaction to the release of "Nocturne" surprised even Lu Ran himself.
He originally thought that this song was more niche than "The Lone Warrior," with a more unique melody, and not the kind of catchy pop song that you could remember after just one listen, so the audience would be smaller.
But the data told him he was wrong.
Within an hour of its release, it had garnered over eight million views.
Within two hours, it surpassed 15 million.
By the next morning, "Nocturne" had surpassed ten million plays on the TUTU platform, firmly ranking second on the new song chart, after "The Lone Warrior".
The first and second places are both songs by Lu Ran.
This situation is rare in the history of the Chinese music scene.
On a new song chart, the top two spots were taken by the same person, and the two songs were completely different in style and had different target audiences, yet both achieved phenomenal results.
That is, Shen Yuege had done it once before, but the lyrics and music were still written by Lu Ran.
Major music media outlets published articles, each with an increasingly exaggerated headline.
[Lu Ran's new song "Nocturne" surpasses 10 million plays within 12 hours of release; is the Chinese music scene ushering in the "Lu Ran era"?]
From "The Lone Warrior" to "Nocturne," Lu Ran defined this year's Chinese music scene with two songs.
[Musical prodigy Lu Ran: He's not writing songs, he's creating classics]
The comments sections of these articles saw even more heated discussions among netizens.
Some people have compared "The Lone Warrior" and "Nocturne" and analyzed the similarities and differences between the two songs.
Some say "The Lone Warrior" is more touching, others say "Nocturne" is more musical, and still others like both.
"The Lone Warrior" is written for everyone; everyone can find themselves in it. "Nocturne" is written for those who understand music; the melodies and arrangements are exquisite."
"Lu Ran is terrifying. Most people would consider it a success if they could write one song of this caliber in their entire lives, but he produced two at once, and he's still releasing more."
"What I want to know most right now is, how many good songs does Lu Ran still have to release? How many songs are on this album? Can they be released all at once? Waiting for them one by one is too agonizing."
Lu Ran scrolled through the comments and couldn't help but laugh.
He understands the expectations of netizens, but he does not intend to change the release schedule.
One song a day, at a leisurely pace, allowing each song ample time to develop and for listeners to fully digest it.
Throwing out all ten songs at once can actually cause indigestion.
Most importantly, Lu Ran couldn't record multiple songs in a single day.
What surprised Lu Ran even more was that "Nocturne" had a greater impact on the music industry than "The Lone Warrior".
After "The Lone Warrior" became a hit, music critics gave it high praise, but mainly focused on the theme of the lyrics and the emotional resonance.
Many people say this song is "well-written," "well-sung," and "touching," but few people analyze it in depth from a musical perspective.
"Nocturne" is different.
Less than two hours after the song was released, several well-known music critics published long articles on TUTU, analyzing it from multiple angles such as melody direction, harmonic progression, arrangement layers, and rhythmic characteristics. Each article was several thousand words long and highly professional.
One of the music critics, known as "Music Glutton," has over three million followers on TUTU and is a recognized authority in the industry.
His article was particularly insightful, starting with the prelude to the Nocturne, and he meticulously explained the melodic characteristics of each phrase, the manner of each harmony, and the arrangement of each layer of the arrangement.
The article concludes with:
"The song 'Nocturne' is top-notch in the history of Chinese music. Not because it is particularly moving, but because it has reached a very high level in terms of musicality."
The melody takes an unconventional turn, yet every twist and turn is pleasant to the ear. The harmonic progressions are rich but not complicated, with each chord perfectly placed.
The arrangement is layered yet not chaotic, with each instrument having its own place.
Works of this caliber cannot be written based on inspiration alone; they require extremely high musical literacy and a long period of refinement.
Lu Ran's musical talent is far deeper than we imagine.
In just a few years, Lu Ran will become the new godfather of music.
After the article was published, it quickly garnered over a million likes, and the comments section was filled with unanimous agreement.
Even some professional musicians who don't usually post online couldn't help but leave comments in the comment section to express their agreement.
A professor who teaches at a music academy commented: "I have studied popular music for twenty years, and the Chinese music scene doesn't produce a single work of this caliber, 'Nocturne,' for at least five years. If Lu Ran isn't classically trained, then he is a true genius."
When Lu Ran saw this message, he felt a mix of emotions.
He was certainly not formally trained in music; in fact, before his time travel, his understanding of music was limited to two dimensions: "pleasant to listen to" and "unpleasant to listen to."
Everything he has now comes from the system.
But the system only gave him the skills; what truly enabled him to sing these songs well were his experiences.
Those experiences—traveling, starting a business, competing, facing life and death, and providing disaster relief—have given his voice a story and his singing a soul.
Without these experiences, no matter how good his technique is, he couldn't sing the loneliness in "The Lone Warrior" or the deep emotion in "Nocturne".
Technology can be replicated, but experience cannot. The emotions in every song are the result of his real-life experiences.
This is also why, in the past, some singers, even with top-notch singing skills, could not replicate many songs or surpass the original singers.
The simultaneous dominance of two songs caused Lu Ran's name to see a surge in searches across various platforms.
On TUTU's trending topics list, topics related to Lu Ran have accounted for nearly half.
Besides directly related topics such as #Lone Warrior, #Nocturne, and #Lu Ran's New Song, some derivative topics also trended on social media.
The hashtag #When will Lu Ran hold a concert climbed to fifth place on the trending topics list less than two hours after the release of "Nocturne".
In the comments section, fans have begun to spontaneously organize a "petition group," hoping that Lu Ran can hold a solo concert.
"I'll go even if you're in a wheelchair! Save me a ticket!"
"I'm ready to grab tickets, although I don't know when they'll go on sale."
"If Lu Ran holds a concert, I'll fly there to see it."
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