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Chapter 1030 A Hot Beginning

As the performance was about to start, audience members who wanted to watch the show arrived at the scene one after another.

Most of the people present were audiences who had been to this venue to watch performances before.

As soon as we arrived, we noticed that today's venue seemed to have changed a lot compared to the previous ones.

After the poster was released online this morning, everyone's expectations for tonight's performance have been lowered a lot.

But when we got to the scene, we didn't feel that it was something a makeshift team could prepare.

For a while, groups of three or four started discussing it.

"Why do I feel like today's performance is so different from the previous ones?"

"There were a lot of staff and cameras on site, and they also asked us not to take photos or videos. Wasn't it so strict before?"

"More than that, have you seen the sound equipment?"

"What happened to the speakers?"

"The speakers for previous performances were all the venue's default equipment, but it seems like they changed them specifically today. I've only seen the same style on the Blue Ray Band's tour."

"Isn't it possible that the Blue Light Band is coming to perform?"

"It's unlikely. The band has been taking a break recently, but who knows, the singer performing tonight might be a famous one."

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Because the specifications of the performance venue are obviously different, the audience has certain expectations for tonight's Masked Singer Concert.

At the same time, backstage, Jiang Yuan and others also arranged the final performance order.

There are no rules for competitive PK, and when everyone discusses the order, they also consider the performance effect.

Among many positions, Paul firmly chose to be the first to perform on stage at the beginning.

"The audience who come to the scene should be familiar with me."

"So when I sing, people will be able to guess what I am doing by listening to my voice. When I take off the mask, it will be more effective."

Paul had figured out the benefits of opening the show early on and took on the responsibility on his own initiative.

It is just as Paul analyzed. Everyone knows that Paul is the best person to open the show and can liven up the atmosphere.

However, the performance time before the venue becomes heated is indeed a big test.

Before going on stage, Jiang Yuan also helped Paul check his mask and clothes.

"With this kind of outfit, few people would be able to associate it with you." Jiang Yuan said with a smile.

"I don't usually wear this style of clothes when I perform." Paul looked down and nodded in agreement.

In previous performances, Paul's outfits were usually rock and roll, but today he wore a black casual suit.

What really surprised Jiang Yuan and others was Paul's mask.

It is called a mask, but it would be more appropriate to describe it as a hood.

Just looking at the shape, it is not an exaggerated design, but a human face like a sculpture.

However, the material of the mask has a silver metal texture, which gives it a strong sense of science fiction at first glance.

Combined with Paul's outfit, he looks like a character from a science fiction movie.

So, before Paul went on stage, everyone took photos with Paul one by one, as if they were taking photos with characters in a movie studio.

"This headgear was actually a prop we customized for a previous concert, but it was not used in the end, so it has been kept at home ever since."

"I originally thought I would use it when I was shooting a music video or something, but I didn't expect it to be used in this show."

Before Paul came on stage, he also explained the origin of his mask. After all, if everyone hadn't decided on the recording mode of the show together, everyone would suspect that Paul had come prepared.

It was almost time, and Paul followed the staff out of the backstage and headed to the scene.

Jiang Yuan and others were in the backstage, sitting in a row around the TV, where they could see the live broadcast of the scene.

While waiting for the performance, the audience looked bored because they had no idea what the performance would be about.

"It does feel a bit difficult to get the atmosphere right at the beginning in this situation." Chen Zun stared at the screen for a few seconds and expressed his opinion.

"But Paul's mask is pretty cool and should attract some attention."

Jiang Yuan imagined that if he were a spectator and suddenly saw such a sci-fi look appear on the scene, he would be somewhat curious about who was under the mask.

"It's about to begin." Ye Xuanqi said after noticing that the lights at the scene had dimmed.

Jiang Yuan and others also quieted down and watched the TV screen attentively.

At the scene, when the lights dimmed, the audience's voices were amplified a lot.

At this point, everyone's curiosity was aroused, and they wanted to know what kind of performance they would be able to enjoy on the spot.

When Paul appeared on stage, the program team also specially prepared an entrance music.

The powerful drum accompaniment sounded at the scene, and everyone subconsciously cheered for the start of the performance.

Before the figure appeared, the program team specially prepared dry ice.

The fog lingered on the stage, accompanied by flickering lights. This scene also made the audience stretch their necks and stare at the stage intently.

After all the preparations were completed, Paul's figure finally gradually emerged from the fog.

Paul is nearly 1.9 meters tall, but when he performs, he usually wears clothes that make him look shorter, causing many people to ignore his real height.

But now that he appeared on the scene in such a suit, it looked like a male model walking on a catwalk.

When Paul walked to the front of the stage, the audience could see the mask on his face in the dim light.

Just as Jiang Yuan expected, this look alone was enough to make the audience very excited.

Especially the opening special effects and music made Paul's appearance look impressive, coupled with the unusual nature of the recruitment for this Masked Singing Contest.

Suddenly, everyone felt that the atmosphere of this performance seemed a little unusual.

"The effect is very good." Jiang Yuan sighed after seeing the audience's reactions on TV.

On the stage, Paul was wearing a mask so his expression couldn't be seen clearly, so he looked very calm.

He snapped his fingers to the music teacher on the scene and officially began the performance.

When the prelude of the song sounded, the audience listened carefully for a while, trying to tell from the prelude whether it was music they had heard before.

But since Paul was preparing a new song, the efforts of the audience were doomed to be in vain.

The reactions of the people backstage were also varied. Except for Jiang Yuan who had watched Paul's rehearsal, everyone else was hearing it for the first time.

"Is this a new song?" Sean asked in surprise. "It's actually in the R and B style!" Ye Xuanqi was also a little surprised.

"This style of music is totally unassociated with the Blu-ray Band." Chen Zun also sighed.

Wu Xiayi: "He even changed his singing style on purpose."

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Listening to several people's reactions, Jiang Yuan suddenly found the feeling of recording a traditional music variety show.

Unlike the previous times where everyone completed their own performances, this time there was a photographer on the side who captured and recorded everyone's reactions.

It is expected that some good materials will be edited and interspersed into the main program for broadcast later.

Paul's singing has already begun on the scene.

Among the new songs, Paul also consulted Jiang Yuan's opinion and chose a song with a stronger style to perform.

The music is in the R and B style, but also incorporates some rock elements, and the lyrics are also quite critical.

Such a song, coupled with Paul's style during the performance, is an inexplicable combination that gives the audience a very exciting feeling.

Although it was a song that we had never heard before, everyone immediately felt that it sounded good.

Paul's voice changed deliberately, but the audience didn't notice anything when he just started singing.

Paul's performance went on smoothly until the chorus of the song came, and Paul's voice became much more relaxed.

After all, this show was not conducted to conceal one's identity, so Paul did not completely hide his voice when performing the song.

When you let go of your voice completely, you can clearly hear that it is Paul's voice.

“Now the singing style has changed back.”

“I feel like some audience members might be able to hear it.”

"I knew it was Paul's voice right away."

"Haha, some audience members' expressions already look a little weird."

“I wonder if Paul will take off his mask during the performance.”

"Probably not. His mask is a hood type and not easy to take off." Jiang Yuan listened to the discussion and added a sentence.

Right there at the show, as Paul let go of his voice.

There were indeed some listeners in the audience who sounded familiar and began to think carefully about when they had heard such a song before.

At the same time, there were also audience members who came with others and whispered that they felt the voice sounded a bit like Paul's.

But since they didn't take off their masks and it was a performance, everyone was just making vague guesses.

Intellectually, it seems unlikely that it was Paul, but the high-end performance equipment on site and the unusual behavior of the staff make everyone feel that it is somewhat possible.

But on the other hand, I also think that it is very likely an imitation of Paul's voice. After all, most of the audience, especially those who are familiar with the Blu-ray Band, could not have imagined that Paul would appear in such a live performance as a personal singer to perform a new song.

Until the end of the performance, another audience member came up with a new idea, thinking that this might be a way for a record company to launch a new artist.

After all, after listening to the entire song, everyone can already tell that this is a new song of very high quality.

I feel that anyone who can perform such a song must be either a famous singer or at least a new singer that a big company wants to promote.

Considering the situation at the scene, everyone actually thinks that the latter possibility is more likely.

Paul sang the entire song wearing a mask.

After the singing, Paul looked at the audience and greeted them with the microphone raised.

"Today's performance is very special, both in terms of the performance format and for me personally."

Paul didn't introduce himself and just gave a summary.

Although he hadn't taken off his mask yet, many audience members' expressions changed after Paul started speaking.

After all, the timbre of singing is quite similar, and it can also be said that some singers sing in the same direction.

But now it’s not just the singing voice, even the way they speak is so similar that Paul’s name has already popped up in the mouths of many viewers.

After saying this, Paul turned around and started taking off his hood.

When he turned around again, it was Paul's own face.

At this time, before Paul even opened his mouth, the audience below the stage had already begun to boil.

I came to watch an unknown masked concert, and ended up seeing a top lead singer like Paul perform live.

This is already many levels higher than the original expectations.

"The scene is completely boiling." Jiang Yuan looked at the screen and saw the reactions of the audience flashing by. Every face was filled with excitement.

"After all, this is Paul's hometown." Sean followed up with a conversation.

The scene was bustling with noise and cheers rang out one after another.

Seeing such reactions on the scene, Paul also showed a smile on his face.

Then he paused for a moment, stretched out his hand to signal the scene, and everyone immediately returned to silence.

Paul then raised the microphone again and greeted everyone at the scene in a more formal manner.

"Hello everyone, I'm Paul, the lead singer of the Blue Light Band, and today I'm also a solo singer." Paul introduced himself briefly.

He brought out his dual identity.

The audience at the scene also realized the difference between the two names and were very excited, feeling that they were witnessing a somewhat historic moment.

At the same time, I am also waiting for Paul to give some explanation about today's performance.

Sure enough, after introducing himself, Paul also started talking about today's performance.

"Of course, there are some reasons for holding this masked singing party here today, but I am not going to explain it to you in detail yet."

"I can only tell you that I am just one of many singers today. There will be other singers coming up to perform for you." Paul explained briefly, without mentioning that this was a recording of "Sound Source Live"

The audience at the scene couldn't help but be stunned after hearing the news revealed by Paul.

Everyone originally thought that being able to see Paul performing as a solo singer on the scene today was already the biggest surprise.

But Paul's words seem to suggest that this is just the beginning.

This also made everyone imagine the possible lineup of singers who might appear in the future.

After a brief explanation, Paul also talked about the new song he was performing and introduced his plans to continue his activities as a solo singer.