Chapter 107: Top 100 DJ
"By the way, who do you think will be here?" Qiuying, clearly infected by the atmosphere of the live stream, was curious about the top 100 DJs who would achieve the highest global honour.
"How would I know," Miaoyi shook her head directly. "I'm not interested."
Miaoyi wasn't lying. She truly wasn't interested in the top 100 list, as she was entirely unfamiliar with the electronic music scene in this new world.
The main reason she was watching this year's AMF was to rediscover that feeling. Although the world and the people in it were different, there was still a connection, at least for a brief moment. When Miaoyi watched, she felt like she had returned to Earth.
It seemed like the one electronic music-related thing that stayed the same...
In the current electronic music scene of this world, Miaoyi could count on one hand the colleagues she knew and could name.
First and foremost was her boss, East, the founder of East Records, who was once a top DJ in the past.
But in today's modern scene, he retired years ago. Now, Miaoyi felt that he resembled a middle-aged official sitting in an office, drinking and socializing every day.
Of course, she knew "The Rex," but that entire situation didn't give her a favourable impression of the genre. There were "Dream Girls," but all Miaoyi knew about them was Song Ziyin, as she had never heard one of their songs.
Finally, there was the American, Rlex.Future, with whom she had unintentionally had some conflicts.
When it came to Rlex.Future, Miaoyi vaguely remembered that he had deconstructed the structure of Future Bass, and his new single directly adopted that style. If it wasn't for Miaoyi's sudden emergence, last week's iTunes charts would have been dominated by him.
He was the only example Miaoyi knew who could recreate it successfully.
Furthermore, due to the high level of support, he gave her during the incident involving Gao Tucáo, Miaoyi had a good impression of this unfamiliar foreign DJ.
Perhaps there would be a chance for them to collaborate in the future? He was certainly talented.
"Rlex.Future might move up many places. Future Bass can bring him a lot," Miaoyi thought for a moment and said.
As for the others, let's wait and see.
In the live stream, the host appeared with a bald head that reflected the stage lights.
The host exuded a powerful aura that immediately captivated the audience. When he spoke, it drew everyone's attention: "Welcome, electronic music fans from around the world. In this new year, we meet again at the magnificent Amsterdam, brought to you by DJ MAG, the guide to the finest electronic music culture. Are you ready for the top 100 DJs?"
Flash!
A beam of light fell on the host, enveloping him. At the same time, the camera switched, showcasing the countless audience beneath the grand main stage.
Suddenly, the scene became filled with stars as the cheers of the crowd echoed through the air. People raised their phones and hands in response.
"We are ready!"
"Amsterdam! Amsterdam! Amsterdam!"
"No.1 DJ!"
"RAAAAAAA!"
"DJ MAG! DJ MAG! DJ MAG! DJ MAG."
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Regardless of anything else, the atmosphere was truly top-notch. Even through the distant live stream, it felt incredibly vivid.
Just like Qiuying, she too was influenced by this atmosphere. So, in the midst of Miaoyi's bewildered and startled gaze, Qiuying took Miaoyi's phone, and with her fingers moving swiftly, a notification appeared on the screen.
[VIP user - TMY gifts to the broadcaster: DJ MAG Amsterdam Electronic Music Festival-AMF Live Stream - Chicken Dinner ×10...]
Ten Chicken Dinner banner rewards were enough to blind even a... blind person, I guess?
...Yep, that's the metaphor I'm going with.
"AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!" Miaoyi immediately let out a shriek that could shatter windows.
What had she just seen?!
Miaoyi swiftly snatched back her phone and carefully checked her wallet balance, only to realize that she had indeed lost a significant amount of panda coins. She then glared at Qiuying with a resentful expression.
"Hey, why did you take the phone back?" Qiuying, still not fully aware of the situation, seemed to be not yet satisfied.
"Yingying, you're way too extravagant" Miaoyi raised her head in anger, puffing up her cheeks like a cute little hamster. "This is our side hustle. Passive income, pure profit. If we could withdraw it, we could buy enough gold and food for a lifetime!"
Just by looking at it, Miaoyi already felt heartache.
Damn it...
Miaoyi suddenly looked at the reward message and felt as if her heart had been stabbed with a knife.
"You don't have to be like this. We don't need this money," Qiuying rolled her eyes, realizing only now that Miaoyi had ulterior motives with those gifted panda coins.
Miaoyi replied, "No, you wouldn't understand, being a wealthy lady. You wouldn't comprehend the exhilaration of loot boxes and gachas."
"..."
However, no matter how Qiuying tried to persuade or comfort her afterwards, Miaoyi remained in a daze, completely lost in her obsession with wealth. It wasn't until the host finished babbling and prepared to enter the crucial Top 100 award segment that Miaoyi's state of mind slightly improved.
At this moment, the entire AMF truly arrived at the crucial part. Everything that came before could be considered a lively atmosphere and an opening act.
According to Miaoyi's understanding, in this segment, DJ MAG would first announce the DJs from 100th to 50th place.
This was the first award segment, and after the announcement of the 50 DJs, there would be a live performance from one of them.
After all, besides being a ceremony to award the top 100 DJs, it was also one of the world's top three electronic music festivals. How could it be called an 'Electronic Music Festival' without the performances of DJs?
Following the live performance, the remaining 40 DJs would be announced, completing the selection of the top 100.
After this segment, it wouldn't be a single live performance but rather three or four. The exact number depended on how DJ MAG officials negotiated with the award-winning DJs. Prior to the live performances, no one outside had any prior knowledge, which made AMF unique.
If it were any other electronic music festival, the lineup would be hyped up before the official start, with promotion reaching outer space. However, AMF was different. Until the moment it officially began, you wouldn't know who would take the stage.
But this kind of format was something only AMF dared to use. After all, who would perform on this stage and the lineup were not secrets, at least not when it came to the composition of the lineup.
At this moment, after twenty minutes of operation, the first award segment from 100th to 50th place was about to begin.
Miaoyi and Qiuying had no interest in this segment, and even Qiuying felt the same way.
Regardless of who received this honour, it didn't have much to do with them.
However... after the host's speech, music began to play, and the high-altitude display screen on the main stage showed a picture.
And especially after the host's announcement, it became even more captivating.
Qiuying and Miaoyi were both stunned, completely dumbfounded.
The music played a refreshing and elegant classical piano melody without any effects or electronic manipulation, just a soft piano prelude.
On the high-altitude display screen, there was a photo featuring a graceful figure with long hair flowing down to the waist, wearing a cute schoolgirl outfit, hands raised high, facing the crowd below the DJ booth.
Large, impactful letters formed three initials intertwined within the frame.
The host announced, "The No. 100 DJ - TMY..."
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