### Chapter 189: The Legendary 18-Year-Old Musical Prodigy (Part Three) (Vote for Monthly Tickets)
Time rolls back, two days ago.
After Nanaly left, two hours of practice finally made Lin Tian give up on “Ode to Love” and start pondering a new piece.
Sifting through the numerous compositions of “Moonlight and Cat,” Lin Tian tried to find something fitting but felt like something was off, every option just wasn’t quite right.
Finally, he tentatively asked Gan Yan Yu, “What if I wrote a new piece?”
“Sure!”
Gan Yan Yu immediately sprang up, cradling her small hands excitedly, “A new piece? No problem, I can learn it!”
“…”
As expected of Gan Yan Yu.
She was fully aware of the importance of the competition the day after tomorrow and how careful one should be with selecting pieces.
The moment she thought “Ode to Love” was subpar and entertained switching gears, she was the one who had broached the subject.
But as soon as new music was mentioned, she was all in.
“You can write it first, whether we can perform it on stage, I’ll know once I learn it, I won’t push you.”
Gan Yan Yu plopped down next to Lin Tian at the piano, watching him.
Her tone had a hint of playful coaxing.
Her eyes sparkled like they were saying “Please, please!”
With no way out, Lin Tian reluctantly nodded.
For this semifinal stage.
Lin Tian thought carefully and didn’t want to create something earth-shattering.
Just something simple would do.
Using a piece filled with harmony and warmth to showcase both his and Gan Yan Yu’s skill would definitely win over the judges!
That was Lin Tian’s idea.
He also felt that part of the reason “One Step Away” had made Tuoba so furious was that the piece was a bit too intense.
The emotions were soaring, nearly turning the competition venue into a dance party for two.
With that quick temper of Old Deng, it was bound to get him riled up.
Since that’s the case, let’s use a piece with stable emotions and pure music to make him surrender!
In the end, Lin Tian wrote down the piece’s name—“D Major Canon.”
—
“Canon” is not the name of a specific work but a type of musical form; you could also call it a musical “rule.”
Originating in 16th century Europe, it’s a specific contrapuntal form where melodies repetitively leap across different voice parts at various pitches. The most common form interweaves the melody across two or more voices, creating a tapestry of polyphony.
Many great musicians throughout history have composed canons, but the most famous and frequently heard one is “D Major Canon” created by German composer Johann Pachelbel in the late 1680s.
Yes, right at this moment.
Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu are performing this piece.
“…”
“What a beautiful piece!”
In the rest room.
Mao Junfeng crossed his arms, appearing as if he were cradled in a cozy embrace, his face reflecting pure bliss.
“Utter elegance, extreme fluidity, ultimate harmony—my goodness, this piece is debuting in such a setting!”
Nearby, Mao Junfeng’s violin-playing partner, who wore a small violin on his back, could no longer contain his excitement, exclaiming, “How have I never heard this before?! Which genius’s work is this?!”
“…”
“Moonlight and Cat.”
From the corner, Yun Qiu Qiu chimed in.
She said nonchalantly, “The piece was released on their platform just the night before last.”
“The piece from the night before was learned this quickly and used for a competition today?!”
Mao Junfeng couldn’t believe it.
The melody of the piece, when performed alone, isn’t too difficult; a beginner cellist could probably pick it up in a few days.
However, to delve deeper and use it for a duet, to deliver such expressiveness in just one day is quite the feat.
As someone accustomed to multi-instrument performances, Mao Junfeng was all too aware of how insane the two’s current output was.
He reevaluated the big screen.
“Is this really something a regular person can pull off?”
As the piano and cello intertwined and twirled.
The gentle sounds, imbued with freshness, tranquility, and warmth, silently wrapped the audience in a soothing embrace.
At that moment, faces in the entire concert hall shone with serene and delightful expressions, radiating satisfaction.
“This piece is so well written, truly magnificent!!”
He Shu Mo exclaimed sincerely, “Using multiple voices in counterpoint to build rich harmonic effects and increase the music’s layers. The melody repeats in different parts, but each time has a new harmonic backdrop—this feeling is both familiar and novel. What a brilliant compositional technique!”
“Just two days ago it was composed online, and yet Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu managed to perform it at this level!”
He Shu Mo turned to Yao Han, “You’re a pianist, what do you say about Lin Tian’s playing?”
“His skill certainly deserves examination; to play a completely unfamiliar piece just freshly created to this level…”
Yao Han stroked his chin and smiled, “In short, this is impossible.”
“Impossible?”
“Indeed, from the perspective of a pianist, I would say it’s absolutely unfeasible, and given my understanding of his previous level, he doesn’t seem capable of it either.”
“Then—”
“The only possibility is that this piece had been in his mind long before.”
“How is that possible? It was just released!”
“…”
Yao Han chuckled without saying more.
He Shu Mo suddenly understood, “You mean—”
“Shh.”
Yao Han silenced He Shu Mo and redirected his gaze back to the stage.
His eyes sparkled with excitement.
Is it truly Moonlight in person?
The rumors online were indeed true.
The other older judges weren’t too concerned about these social media speculations, but Yao Han was intensely focused.
The genius composer who simultaneously created “Ode to Love,” “Can-Can,” and numerous other pieces.
Legend has it that he is only 18 and still a high school student.
Moreover, his piano skills could rival those of a professional pianist.
Is Lin Tian’s “D Major Canon” also your new work?
Yao Han could hardly contain himself, his leg shaking in excitement.
He knew it,
He wasn’t wrong about this kid!
This small, unassuming, seemingly invisible accompaniment Lin Tian,
Would be the… greatest surprise in this Parrot Zither Cup semifinal!!
Seems like the time has come?
Yao Han glanced at Tuoba Jianhui beside him.
This guy, even in the face of such beautiful music, still acted all high and mighty.
Yao Han knew he was waiting.
Waiting for that girl, waiting for Gan Yan Yu to get into the groove, waiting for her to show a slip-up.
And then, he’d let out a long sigh, shake his head, and completely eliminate her.
Old geezer!
What do you know about art, huh?!
Don’t ruin such a good piece for everyone else!
No matter how great the performance, a stiff and boring old head like you will ruin it!
Yao Han looked at Lin Tian, practically burning holes into him with his stare.
This kid can do it, right?
Next, with your piano, protect Gan Yan Yu.
Show this old man, show all the judges,
The most beautiful version of this “D Major Canon!”
(The End of This Chapter)
