Chapter 1417： Emerald City

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Emerald City, this is a very beautiful name, but it has nothing to do with the Emerald City of the "Wizard of Oz" Rioz, and it has nothing to do with Jade Jade and the like Seattle, the reason why this city got the "Emerald City" The vivid and beautiful nickname of "the city" is because of its beautiful green mountains and green waters.

Seattle can be said to be an incredible city. Its low altitude, but it has ancient glaciers, active volcanoes and snow-capped peaks all year round, which makes the city always permeate a clean and chilly atmosphere. At the same time, Seattle is also a A unique city, it has green mountains, lakes, harbours and rivers, and a mild climate, like the four seasons of spring. Whether in the continental United States or in other parts of the world, there is hardly a second city that can be as beautiful as Seattle. , The plains are covered by dense, almost primitive forests. Inside and outside the city are lined with quiet harbors, rivers, green trees, and the colorful streets are hidden. In the green mountains surrounding the city, they are scattered. There are dozens of lakes of different sizes, lush trees, lush grass, and even the drifting rain and the gently passing wind, all with a green color.

Green is a very magical color, which makes people feel peaceful and quiet in their hearts, with the vitality and hope that only belongs to spring, and even the breath becomes clear.

Seattle, known as the City of Rain, is always shrouded in a drizzle, but it is not the kind of downpour that makes people locked at home, but a drizzle. The originally green city is now filled with verdant air. It is filled with the aroma of earth and green, and it is not fun to walk in the rain

For most students, September 19 is a school day; for most office workers, it is an ordinary Tuesday; but for the city of Seattle, it is an annual lively festive day

According to the 2005 survey by American Artists, on a per capita basis, there are more art-related businesses and organizations in the Seattle-Tacoma area than any other American city. In this green city, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Opera And the Pacific Northwest Ballet, countless galleries, Seattle Art Museum, Feel the Music Engineering Rock Museum are the seeds of art, integrated into the soul of the city, original rock, pop and jazz in the blood of the city Flowing, depicting an amazing humanistic atmosphere. If you add to the high school graduation level of 93%, then Microsoft, Starbucks Coffee, and Boeing Airlines have all set up their headquarters here, and it is not so strange.

Seattle's superior artistic environment has attracted "American Idol", which dominates the small screen in the United States, here. The final stop of the sixth season audition that will be broadcast in 2007 will be in Emerald City on September 19, which is "American Idol". On the day of the audition in Seattle, this is the second time that "American Idol" has returned to the city after the first season. Due to the high popularity of "American Idol", it has naturally become an annual festive day in the Jet City.

Key Arena, one of the most famous stadiums in Seattle, is the home of the Seattle Sounds. The Key Arena, which can accommodate 17,000 people, covers an area of ​​400,000 square feet. Unfortunately, the owner of the Sounds, Schultz, is known for being stingy. The same key The arena also reveals a little family spirit everywhere. Throughout the whole hall, there is no place with a distinctive design worthy of a special mention. All kinds of advertisements are hung up and it can be clearly seen that Schultz's only goal is to make money

On September 19th, before nine o'clock in the morning, the sky above Seattle was shrouded in a humid air, and the rain and fog filled every corner of the city. On the square in front of the Key Arena, a long winding dragon covered the entire open space. According to statistics, the number of spectators gathered at the Key Arena to participate in the audition has reached 9,000 people. It is conceivable that "American Idol" is very popular.

Simon Cowell, Paula Abadoo, and Randy Jackson are three familiar faces of the judges. They have come to their sixth year on the "American Idol" jury seat. Simon Cowell's poisonous tongue, Paula Abadoo's gentleness and Randy Jackson's black style have become their hallmarks, and the three of them also form an integral part of "American Idol". The reason why this reality show can achieve There are many reasons for success, but the judges are definitely the most important part

In each audition, it is generally divided into three steps. Countless people with music dreams will arrive at the Key Arena a day or even two days in advance, queue up at the door, queue up, register information, and receive a competition number plate. The first step in the audition

However, before going to the judges, all players must pass the first round of tests. In the middle of the key arena, there are two groups of 20 professional music-related staff. Only after the first round of tests can they If you have the opportunity to enter the competition hall to accept the test of three professional judges, you will have the opportunity to stand in front of the camera and show yourself. In the first round of the test, not only the singers with good singing skills, but also the distinctive, Individuals, people dressed in fancy clothes, even if they are tone-deaf, still have the opportunity to stand in front of the camera inside and show off their individuality. This is the second step.

Those who can pass the second step are estimated to be only one-third of the candidates participating in the audition, or even less, and the third step is to truly stand in front of the three judges, show themselves, win a chance to appear on the TV screen, or win A chance to qualify for Hollywood Week

It's a pity that this year's Seattle doesn't seem to have much improvement compared to five years ago. It's still terrible. The three judges have received all kinds of torture, but they have never been able to find a player who meets the criteria for entering Hollywood Week. This is really is a torture

"Ryan, shit, shit, it's been a horrible morning." Simon Cowell called in Ryan Seacrest, who was standing outside the audition room. "Ryan, what the **** is going on? ”

"Simon, shut up, shut up, you need a little patience," Paula Abadoo complained as she sat next to him and slapped Simon Cowell's arm

Ryan Seacrest poked his head in at this time, "Simon, I think, I think," he was trying to interrupt Paula Abadoo and Simon Cowell's row, "I think it's because of this. Terrible heavy rain The rain outside was really bad”

"So, welcome to Seattle," Randy Jackson said, spreading his hands in the iconic black gesture

"Ryan, I hate this heavy rain" Simon Cowell's mouth turned up to the left, with the classic ruffian taste

Ryan Seacrest shrugged, "Is there anything you don't hate? Your white v-neck t-shirt?" Then he closed the door, provoking Paula Abdul and Lan in the room. Dee Jackson laughs, Simon Cowell laughs every time he fights with Ryan Seacrest

After the three judges finally finished laughing, Paula Abadoo said to the director standing next to him, "Next"

At this moment, the door of the room was pushed open, and a muffled voice sounded, "Is it my turn? Me?" The colorful light and shadow can be seen from the crack of the door "Yes, it's you, go in, Just go straight." Ryan Seacrest's voice rang out, "Go straight and see that middle-aged man in a white v-neck t-shirt."

The door of the room was directly pushed open, and a man in a clown costume walked in with a traditional Venetian mask. Looking at his back with two long feathers, Paula Abadu had a half-smile on his face. said, "Wow, is that feather peacock feathers?"

"Oh, no, it's an ostrich tail." The boy raised his hand and stroked the two feathers behind him and explained nervously.

"Why a mask, a mask, what is that?" Simon Cowell frowned and began to pick on, he was obviously excited by the colorful clown costume

The boy touched the mask nervously, but the words he said were very sharp, "It's none of your business, is it?"

"Whoa, whoa," Randy Jackson immediately started booing, while Paula Abadoo clapped and laughed, "That's it, Simon, did you hear it? It's none of your business."

Simon Cowell flashed his signature smile again, biting his pen, "Okay, okay, wait, you haven't said your name yet."

"Didn't you see my information?" The boy raised his finger and pointed at the pile of information on the table, "Isn't that the player's information?"

"Evan Bell? You mean, your name is..." Paula Abadu said with a surprised look at the information

The boy spread his hands helplessly and said, "Yes, it's the same name as that famous man, but I promise I'm not as boring as him, and my name is not learned from him, I promise "

"Oh, someone challenged Evan" Although it was Randy Jackson who spoke, the three judges all clapped and laughed

"Okay, what song are you going to sing to prove you're better than that Evan?" Simon Cowell bit his pen and continued.

"'This is love s.=.ve'?" The boy in the clown costume before him swayed his body, expressing his nervousness.

"It seems that you are still very concerned about 'that Evan'," Paula Abadoo said with a smile

The boy shook his head and said, "Uh, this song is not bad, it's just that I kept playing it in the key venue today, and I think it can be used to sing and sing." His arrogant expression made the three judges laugh again." Can I sing?" the boy asked politely

"Yes, yes, of course," Paula Abdul said repeatedly

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