557 The Next Legendary Hitmaker (1/2)

During the last part of the song, Iris Long allowed Enrique Valdez a certain amount of freedom to modify the song but not too much as to completely change it. Otherwise, it would become his song, not hers!

Enrique Valdez's daring injection of intricate technical difficulty into the song should've made it sound chaotic, but because of Iris' deceptively effortless bridging of every single elements together, ”Monster of Insanity” was on its way into becoming an even more legendary song in rock music than it already was before. The brilliant harmony created by the mentor and student's hidden battle reached its final high when Blaze sang the remaining lyrics.

”I'm a monster created by love

Your love, oh your love

It's haunting me, it's turning me

Into a Monster, a Monster, a Monster of Insanity!!!”

Then the music ended.

The audience didn't want it to end. They still wanted MOOOOOOORE!!!

Everything about the song was so cool! They couldn't decide which version was better—the original or this one. In Iris Long's original version, rock and classical music fused into an amazing harmony that reached deep into one's soul, resonating with each listener's demons while at the same time uplifting them.

This version with Enrique Valdez, however, was simply…mind-blowing!!!

There was no need to think about any deeper meaning to it. All everyone could think was how mind-blowing it was! The music swept over them like a raging tsunami, overwhelming them so much that they felt like they were going insane with its awesomeness. Listening to the song didn't reach deep inside, resonate with their inner demons or whatever. It simply freaking blasted them off to outer space to get a glimpse of the wonders of the universe! That was how awesome this version was—it turned them into mindless receptacles of the music, filling them until they burst with euphoria.

It was as if the music completely hypnotized them. This was sorcery! And they loved it!!!

A deafening sound of applause and cheers erupted not only inside the grand hall but also outside the convention centre where the fans continued to crowd while watching the livestreams. All across the country, people were going crazy shouting and screaming and crying in amazement in their own homes, in workplaces, on the streets, or wherever they were watching. If a clueless bystander saw all of these scenes, that person would think that a Chinese football team was competing in the World Cup finals. The bystander would never think that all these people were actually watching a launch party for a new company.

The performance almost broke the internet. Countless comments flooded online that web servers had to temporarily increase their capacities than their usual limits to avoid being overloaded by the sudden spike in traffic. It was insane!

”Bravo!!!”

”That was insane! Monstrous!! Epic!!!”

”Smack your mighty slippers together! Make more noise!! Louder!!! Let our Boss Iris, the great Enrique Valdez, and Pandemonium hear our support!!!!”

Similar reactions played in different places but more obvious inside the grand hall of the convention centre. Everyone was on their feet, giving the performance a long and loud standing ovation.

Back on the stage, Enrique Valdez beckoned Iris and the Pandemonium band members to line up together at the front of the stage. They all held hands. Iris held Enrique's one hand while Eros held his other hand. The poor Eros almost croaked his last breath right there and then and gone to heaven from the overwhelming joy and excitement of holding his rock idol's hand. Fortunately, he was able to get a hold of himself and (barely) retain his dignity in front of everyone.

They raised their hands up in the air and bowed together. Iris did her signature elegant curtsy bow while the men bowed from the waist. Even the great Enrique Valdez bowed as deeply as the younger Pandemonium band members, showing his respect to his Chinese audience. His action was noticed and appreciated by everyone.

”Thank you, Enrique Valdez! You're awesome!”

”My Pandemonium husbands, you've improved so much! Your Momma is so proud of you! Ah, I need to buy new panties again!”

”Beautiful Iris Long, please marry me!”