CHAPTER 274: CHAPTER 228: THE SONG THAT GIVES A "SCARE

Japanese is good, I need to learn it.

Lin Tian strokes his chin in thought.

This system is quite user-friendly, knowing that I’m about to go to Tokyo and now providing Japanese skills.

Emotions that make people feel "surprised"...

A song with a horror atmosphere?

Not necessarily.

Because there’s a difference between "thriller" and "shock."

Thriller is more about hitting right into the heart, the terror that comes with deep thought, it needs emotional build-up.

Shock is just purely startling someone.

It’s the same when watching Momonoki Kanami’s works.

Both are refreshing in their way.

Some refreshing moments are built on every interaction with a bald colleague and a despised boss, the embarrassment and heartache under coercion, or discreetly exercising hand movements under the desk with a shy desk mate during class...

While some refreshing moments are simply about him going in, her screaming, and then it’s all over.

So, if it’s just the latter.

Lin Tian doesn’t necessarily need a horror piece to torment the audience.

Just need to add elements in the music that "startle" the listeners.

In fact, thinking of this.

Lin Tian already has the answer in mind.

This brings us to a legendary Austrian composer, the founder of the Vienna Classical school—Franz Joseph Haydn.

As a musician who served at the Esterhazy Palace in Austria for thirty years, Haydn was deeply cherished by nobility and the upper classes in the 18th century.

In that era, visiting concert halls to enjoy performances by famous artists was considered a very cultured and tasteful activity.

Many aristocrats and noble ladies enjoyed participating in such events.

To put it plainly, it was about showing off.

In the European nobility at that time, this pretentious refinement was very popular.

And Haydn was a hot commodity under this trend, many people considered attending one of Haydn’s concerts as a very sophisticated way to show off.

If it was just attending, it would be okay.

But the key issue was that most of the nobility couldn’t really understand the music; they listened to music only to appear tasteful.

Consequently, many often dozed off during the orchestra’s performance.

Seeing people falling asleep while listening to his music, how could he tolerate that?

After knowing this, Haydn was very angry.

So, he composed this piece—

Haydn’s G Major Symphony No. 94.

Also called the Surprise Symphony.

This piece, it’s all about torture!

The introduction of this symphony is a very quiet and slow prelude.

But just when you think it’s a regular piece and start to relax your mind and body to enjoy it, you’re wrong.

It will suddenly hit you with a massive "surprise" chord!

Startles the listener tremendously!

And this suddenness is present in various parts throughout the piece.

It appears from time to time, catching you off-guard just when you’re about to relax.

It’s all about torturing the audience.

This piece had a very good effect at the time.

It is said that when Haydn first conducted this piece at a concert, many of the previously dozing nobles were completely shocked.

To put it officially,

This displayed the classical music master Haydn’s exceptional talent and unmatched "innovative spirit."

But in reality,

This, in fact, could be considered a little "whimsical" on Haydn’s part, adding some dramatic elements to his music.

This also reveals the endearing side of Haydn, the master of classical music.

.....

No sooner said than done.

"Mr. Gan, wait for me."

Lin Tian stands up, quickly walks into the bedroom, and takes out his laptop computer.

"What’s up?"

"Working on a new piece!"

Lin Tian said, and then started operating the computer.

As usual.

Lin Tian made some modifications to the piece.

It was transformed from a "Symphony" to a score primarily featuring cello and piano, with other string instruments as accompaniment.

Because this versatile combination can adapt to most score adaptations, it wasn’t difficult to compose.

Especially the "Surprise" variation.

Playing it with such a powerful cello would definitely have a maximum impact.

After practicing, they would add accompaniment of other instruments when recording at the company.

Lin Tian continued working on his computer while Gan Yanyu quietly approached and stood behind the young man.

Then, she rested her chin on Lin Tian’s shoulder and her hair fell over his neck as she watched the computer screen.

"Mr. Lin... your inspiration really comes so suddenly."

"Don’t leave after dinner, try this out."

Soon, he composed the second movement of the "Surprise Symphony" — the Chapter that gave the piece its name.

Lin Tian stopped his work and crossed his arms.

Gan Yanyu lifted her head, looking at the music sheet and hummed softly along.

While humming through the initial melody and reaching the middle,

Her pupils slightly dilated,

"Mr. Lin, did you write something wrong here?"

She pointed at a series of notes on the screen.

With a puzzled expression,

"How can this... suddenly... should it be like this?"

Gan Yanyu was reluctant to doubt Lin Tian’s composition skills, so she thought it might be possible that he made a mistake while operating the computer.

"It’s not wrong; it’s meant to be like this."

"Huh?"

Gan Yanyu was even more puzzled.

She scratched her head, leaned forward, and continued to read silently.

Every once in a while, she would encounter this strange variation.

But when all these elements combined... it seemed...

Very interesting!

Gan Yanyu couldn’t wait any longer.

"Let’s go, let’s try it now."

...

The two went down to the café.

They pulled off the cover on the piano, Lin Tian sat at his usual spot.

Gan Yanyu picked up the cello, sat on the sofa, and positioned it between her legs.

Looking at the music sheet.

After a silent count of three, two, one,

They began to play.

"..."

Since the key of this piece was inherently cheerful,

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu played together very effortlessly.

Vitality, joy, these kinds of emotions, they had collected them to the brim!

Thus, it was effortlessly brought out in their performance.

Towards the end, even Gan Yanyu, who was usually serious and focused while playing the cello, couldn’t hold back.

She modestly covered her mouth and giggled,

"Lin Tian, what is this piece you’ve written..."

It had been a long time since she played something so intriguing. The last time she felt this way was with "The Kang Kang Dance."

"Let’s record it tomorrow."

Gan Yanyu was even more delighted than Lin Tian at the moment.

She couldn’t wait to see everyone’s reaction to this piece.