# Rock King Champion Crowned! #
# Ting Yu's Latest English Song "Hotel California" Receives Unanimous Praise from Netizens! #
# The Ultimate Expression of Guitar Tone, This Song's Two-Minute Intro is Legendary! #
# What is the Real Skill Gap Between Sean and Ting Yu? #
After "Rock King" concluded.
America's social media platforms exploded!
No one had expected Ting Yu and Sean to meet in an earlier round.
Even more astonishing was that Ting Yu actually won, and in a landslide victory.
This shattered many of Sean's fans.
"They said Sean was going to dominate, but the shark got eaten by a bigger shark..."
"Unacceptable, I thought it would be a one-sided massacre, and it truly was a one-sided massacre."
"The gap is too vast. Throughout the entire competition, all I could hear echoing in my mind was the stunning melody of 'Hotel California'."
"What's the point of competing anymore? Ting Yu has already crushed Sean."
Previously, Sean's American fans were brimming with confidence. In their eyes, it was a pipe dream for Ting Yu to defeat Sean in America.
However, they never anticipated that the reality check would come so swiftly.
Before "Time Music King" even began, Sean was mercilessly crushed by Ting Yu's song.
Their morale plummeted instantly.
The debate over who was stronger between Sean and Ting Yu was decisively settled at this moment, with Ting Yu gaining the upper hand.
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Simultaneously, as this news reached the Chinese entertainment industry.
Netizens who hadn't held much hope for Ting Yu's participation in "Time Music King" became excited and expectant.
Ting Yu had provided an appetizer for this competition.
It instilled strong confidence in the hearts of Chinese fans and netizens.
"It seems Ting Yu is still the invincible Ting Yu!"
"I've listened to 'Hotel California,' and I listened to the intro on my knees..."
"Only Ting Yu can achieve this, making music borderless. I couldn't understand English songs before, but this song gave me a very real sense of imagery."
"I've been following this competition closely. It's completely normal for 'Hotel California' to win. This song deserves a spot in the top ten of the entire American rock music history!"
"I was initially praying for 'Time Music King' to be delayed, but now I'm actually looking forward to it!"
"Hahaha, after arguing with those foreigners for almost a month, our chests are now puffed out!"
Ever since "Time Music King" announced that this season would be held in America.
Chinese netizens had been protesting that the program team was targeting Ting Yu.
And Sean's fans had been mocking those who protested.
The arguments were incredibly fierce.
Then, after "Rock King" was broadcast, and Ting Yu achieved such a brilliant victory against Sean, these disputes miraculously disappeared.
It turned out that even in America, Ting Yu could still defeat Sean.
He always seemed to surprise everyone and never disappointed his fans.
If that's the case, then what is there to worry about?
What is there to protest?
Winning against Sean in America meant the championship held the greatest value!
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Of course.
Music is an art form.
Besides the curious onlookers online.
There were also many industry insiders.
They weren't focused on wins or losses, but on the quality of the work itself, and its impact on rock music.
Ting Yu's "Hotel California" had drawn the attention of many veteran rock musicians.
They each posted their interpretations of the song on their personal blogs.
Nathan, known as the father of American country rock, updated his long-dormant personal Weibo with an analytical video: "This song, 'Hotel California,' involuntarily reminds me of my younger days. Although I was criticized by many back then, that era was indeed the most glorious period for rock music."
Similarly.
Various industry titans also highly praised "Hotel California."
"I see many people praising the arrangement of 'Hotel California.' I don't deny that the arrangement is incredibly strong, even surpassing many veteran producers. However, I believe the lyrics are the most powerful and soulful part of this song. Never before has a song made me loop it so many times and still find it so engaging. Trust me, if you feel the lyrics with your heart, you'll discover new insights every time."
Since the emergence of "Hotel California," many have lauded its melody, as the guitar solos in the intro and outro were indeed stunning.
But many veteran rock musicians were deeply captivated by the lyrics.
"I really love the feeling of living in a drunken dream conveyed in the lyrics, filled with confusion and pain. Ting Yu has crafted a vivid picture of luxurious cars, fine wine, and a life of fleeting pleasures, simultaneously embodying repression and indulgence. Furthermore, while its imagery is rich, it also offers infinite space for imagination, evoking a profound sense of helplessness, and a sense of the uncanny. Yes, uncanny!"
"Women and money, a world saturated with materialism. To write about it so poetically, to confront inner demons and desires, and to allow listeners to feel a sense of fantasy and immersion from the song – the lyrics of 'Hotel California' deserve careful contemplation, especially for those in the rock industry."
As one prominent figure after another emerged, all praising "Hotel California" without reservation, Ting Yu's reputation in the American rock scene reached its peak.
His popularity in "Time Music King" had already been significant, but with "Hotel California" astonishing the rock world, Ting Yu's fame in America skyrocketed.
Coupled with the reviews and praise from so many influential figures, he garnered a substantial fanbase in America.
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California, USA.
A luxurious five-star hotel.
"Susu, you've suddenly become so popular in America..." Lin Yanyu stared in disbelief at the flood of news about Su Yu on her phone.
The level of fame Su Yu had achieved now would likely take ordinary producers decades to reach, yet Su Yu had accomplished it with just one song.
"Our father really has some impressive tactics..." Su Yu shook his head helplessly.
Logically speaking, no matter how excellent "Hotel California" was, a small competition wouldn't garner such massive attention.
Moreover, this song wasn't even sung by Su Yu himself.
In Su Yu's opinion, generating some buzz was normal, but the current narrative online was already soaring, entirely in his favor, with even many industry authorities speaking out to boost his reputation.
Everything was going too perfectly, which felt almost abnormal.
The origin of all this was Lin Zhaoyang asking Su Yu for help to mentor a band from the US branch of Dynasty Entertainment.
If this were before the competition, Su Yu would have simply thought of it as a small favor for Lin Zhaoyang.
But now, it seemed otherwise. His father-in-law must have invested heavily in marketing to make his song go viral in America. Perhaps it was a way to thank him for his help, or maybe he had planned it all along, wanting to give him an edge in the competition.
The former would be understandable, but the latter was truly remarkable.
Where else could one find such a wonderful father-in-law!
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