Chapter 199 Shock, Pressure
The time was the afternoon of that day, and the place was the general manager's office of Huage Records.
There were three people sitting on the sofa in the reception area.
General Manager Huang Dazhong, Music Director Du Xiaoming, Deputy Manager of Production Department Sun Xueming.
Du Xiaoming was holding a folder in his hand, with a serious expression and focused eyes.
Huang Dazhong sat beside him, bowing his head in thought for a moment from time to time, and then raised his head to look at him seriously, as if waiting for him to speak at any time.
But he was unwilling to interrupt, so he could only continue to wait patiently while being anxious.
And Sun Xueming sat at the end of the sofa booth, with a serious expression and a serious attitude.
This is the state, the three of them have been sitting like this for more than forty minutes.
Ever since Sun Xueming brought the songbook back, Huang Dazhong immediately called Du Xiaoming who was about to go out for a vacation to call back urgently. Then, after Du Xiaoming got the songbook, he kept this posture. His only movement was Just turn the page, turn back, turn forward, and turn back.
Occasionally, his fingers would tap sensitively on the paper for a while, implying a certain rhythm.
There were six songs in total, and he watched them one by one, over and over again.
At the end of October, it was getting dark quite early.
In the corridor outside, the sounds of employees walking began to be heard. Obviously, it was time to get off work and everyone was going home from get off work, but Huang Dazhong still didn't urge him, and just got up and turned on the light for Du Xiaoming himself.
About ten minutes later, the secretary quietly opened a crack in the door, and saw the two bosses inside sitting on the sofa, a little dazed, hesitated, and then closed the door carefully.
In fact, he just wanted to ask if he could get off work, but the bosses hadn't left yet, so he didn't dare to ask if he had the guts.
Finally, Du Xiaoming let out a long breath.
He raised his head, looked at Huang Dazhong, tapped his fingers on the folder unconsciously, and seemed to want to speak, but when he turned his head and saw Sun Xueming, he couldn't help asking: "Old Sun, what do you think?"
Sun Xueming straightened his back and said, "Top in the industry!"
Du Xiaoming nodded, closed the folder, shook it in his hand, and said to Huang Dazhong: "From my point of view, he really didn't intend to fool us with this album. The standards of these six songs are all top-notch. Yes! Frankly speaking, even if he plans to randomly find four similar works to make up the number of the next four songs, this album is almost the same, enough!"
Huang Dazhong smiled when he heard the words, he finally let out a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Okay, that's good! Hehe, I can still trust the vision of the two of you! If you both agree, it proves that you are right! "
Du Xiaoming nodded, then turned to look at Sun Xueming suddenly, and asked, "Old Sun, which song do you like the most?"
Sun Xueming pondered for a moment, then said slowly: "In terms of market reaction, I think those two youthful songs, "Look at the Boy Opposite" and "Love", are works that can definitely hit the charts, and "Chinese Folk Songs" It is also a continuation of the general idea of "Bingtanghulu", which is very in line with the current market's needs for Chinese style, and it is definitely a good song! It is no problem to hit the charts! But in my opinion, if we really want to talk about long-term influence, I think it is still It has to be called "The Best Future."
Du Xiaoming nodded when he heard the words, and then subconsciously opened the folder in his hand, but he didn't need to look for it. With a twist of his hand, he found the exact place where "The Best Future" was. When he opened it, he couldn't help but Staring at this song, I watched it carefully from beginning to end.
It should be said that when good music meets a good musician, the chemical reaction produced is something laymen will never be able to comprehend. That kind of feeling, the shock and shock of the soul brought by that moment is enough to make a person fall in love with it. Obsession and madness.
Fortunately, whether it is Sun Xueming or Du Xiaoming, they are all big-name producers who have been in the industry for many years. They have seen a lot of classic works, and they are not pure musicians who only know how to write songs. Therefore, their ability to resist shocks , is a lot stronger, so that you won't lose your composure immediately when you see a good work.
Moreover, similar to Sun Xueming's reaction when he read this songbook in order in Li Qian's studio, Du Xiaoming also read it from the youthful songs such as "The Boy Opposite" and "Ai Yi Ya". The first few songs, especially after seeing "Wishing You Peace", they have completely put away their previous worries about this album, and the rest is only shock and admiration, and that has been infinitely given by the good works one after another. Raised expectations.
However, whether it was Sun Xueming before or Du Xiaoming later, even though they looked back with high expectations, when they saw "The Best Future", they still couldn't help feeling that feeling. A huge spiritual shock, and a great surprise for that musical heart!
Aside from everything external, being able to become the music director and production manager of the top record company in China is enough to show that they are all the top musicians in the country. Then, no matter what kind of scheming and struggles they have for commercial disputes, when facing music or a good piece of music, their hearts are still extremely fair, and they will not be overwhelmed by some external struggles. Blindfolded.
"Every color should be in full bloom. Don't let the sun leave behind only black and white. Everyone has the right to look forward to it. Love is in the palm of your hand. Come with me..."
The lyrics are simple, rustic, clean and pure.
Stupid to the point of raving.
But it is so clean that it looks like the innocent eyes of children.
This is pure hope.
Moreover, this is the wish for human beings issued by human beings themselves.
Simply put, it's a great song!
But unfortunately, its tune is not passionate, gentle, and elegant. It seems to be an ordinary person sitting in front of you, calmly and smilingly telling you his expectations for human beings and ourselves. .
If you really see such a person on the street, when you just heard his remarks, many people may subconsciously think that they have encountered a mental patient, but it doesn’t take much, when you listen to him for a few minutes You will be moved by his sincerity, his clean heart, and sincere words immediately.
And when these words are matched with notes and sung, then its power to hit people's hearts will be multiplied in an instant, enough to open the hearts of the most stubborn people!
At the beginning of human beings, nature is good.
Moreover, people's hearts are always good.
We humans have never lost hope for our future.
We have never lacked concern for our own future.
We are always looking forward to getting better at ourselves.
More tolerant, more peaceful, more loving.
What is great love? What is positive energy?
This is.
Only great love and positive energy can truly be invincible!
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Although he had always acted calmly, what no one knew was that the shock in Du Xiaoming's heart when he saw "The Best Future" made him lose his mind for several minutes!
Moreover, even though he gradually came to his senses, he just became more silent after that.
He knew that for a long time to come, the shock brought to him by this song would be with him like a shadow, and it would be difficult to dissipate—so, um, the joyful mood needed for the holiday is probably going to be wasted!
Because, the pressure suddenly became so great that it made people feel irresistible!
Even though that person is called Li Qian!
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Huang Dazhong knows some music, but to be honest, his attainment is limited.
If he just read the songbook before hearing the finished product, he couldn't feel the shock that Du Xiaoming and Sun Xueming felt at all.
Therefore, in the face of some important music works, he needs to rely on Du Xiaoming's judgment, especially when Du Xiaoming and Sun Xueming, two people who are usually very trusted by him, unanimously approve it. You can rest assured.
Then, he immediately lost interest in the discussion between the two musicians.
What he focused on was another aspect.
Du Xiaoming was obsessed with that work, Huang Dazhong looked at Sun Xueming with a smile, and asked: "Then you and Lao Du's prediction is that this album will be able to improve the five elements?"
Sun Xueming nodded and said with a smile: "Anyway, I think it's okay!"
After a pause, he explained: "In my opinion, Li Qian still continued the development route he set for Wuxingwusu in his last album, that is to focus on youthful fast songs, focus on the young people's market, and strive to With a few fast songs, let Wu Xing Wu Su become the love guide of the younger generation and become their idol."
"But at the same time, like "Love Birds" and "Candied Haws" in the last album, he didn't give up the adult market, he was taking care of it, and the works he produced were not inferior. Then, Well, although he probably also thinks that Wuxing Wusu’s singing skills are not good, but his habit of making albums is probably like this. He has never been willing to make an album that is too thin, too market-oriented, stylized and Typed, so, as you have seen, in the last album, he wrote the song "Farewell" for Wu Xingwusu, and in this album, he also released "The Best Future"!"
Having said that, he hesitated for a moment before saying again: "If I don't expect, when this album is released, the most popular songs should be fast songs like "Look at the Boy Opposite" and "Love", and "China Folk Ballads" and "Wishing You Peace" are good songs for all ages, but if you look at the time, the song that will last the longest and be covered the most will probably be "The Best Future"!"
After thinking for a while, he continued: "I even think that we can turn this song into a certain type of public welfare song, well, it is best for children, children's public welfare undertakings, for example, children education, etc., by that time, the influence of this song will be even greater! Of course, the influence of the Five Elements and My Elements will become greater accordingly!"
After thinking about it, Huang Dazhong nodded and said with a smile: "That's a good idea, that's a good idea!" Then, he turned his head to look at Du Xiaoming, and asked, "Old Du, what do you think?"
Du Xiaoming looked away from the songbook, nodded slowly, and said: "The standard of this song is enough to support it. The idea of making a public welfare song is quite good! I think it can be done!"
Having said that, he turned his head to look at Sun Xueming again, and asked, "Do you also judge that this song is Li Qian's masterpiece for Wu Xing Wu Su? Then, when you were in contact, did Li Qian mention it? Four songs, is he going to do it himself, or invite other musicians to sing?"
Sun Xueming heard the words and said: "We just met Li Qian. He handed over the songbook, said those words, and then said that there were other things, and then left first. When we left, there was no one. Goodbye to him. However, I asked his general manager Qi Jie a few words on the sidelines. From what Qi Jie said, Li Qian had already prepared the remaining four songs of this album. What's more, Qi Jie's words seem to mean... It seems to mean that the quality of the remaining few songs will definitely not be inferior to the six songs they have produced so far!"
After hearing this, before Du Xiaoming could speak, Huang Dazhong let out a disdainful "tss". At this moment, he got affirmative answers from the two producers, and his mood relaxed. He couldn't help but raise his legs, and said disdainfully: "Does she know a lot of shit? I sent someone to inquire, that woman She was still a teacher in Jinan Prefecture a year ago! Oh, by the way, she seems to have taught Li Qian before, hey, teachers and students! But I reckon that Li Qian probably has no one to use, so she will I chose her to do chores and run errands for myself!"
Sun Xueming laughed a few times when he heard the words.
But Du Xiaoming didn't seem to give face that much. His face was as calm as ever, and he just said indifferently: "Of course she doesn't understand music, but the person behind her is an absolute connoisseur! She can say such words with such certainty. Obviously, Li Qian should have said similar things when he handed over the work to her."
When he said this, Huang Dazhong immediately put away his smile, and his expression became serious. He couldn't help asking: "Then Li Qian is really ready to work hard! Ten songs, hehe, ten songs! Okay!" , OK! After all, our 16% share is not in vain!"
Sun Xueming answered with a smile: "Does he dare to show no effort? If he doesn't sell five million copies, he won't get any share!"
Huang Dazhong nodded and laughed out loud.
But at this time, Du Xiaoming still didn't smile.
He just put the songbook in his hand on the coffee table, raised his hand and rubbed his face that seemed to be a little stiff, couldn't help sighing, collapsed on the sofa, and couldn't help sighing: "It's really Jiangshan. Generations of talented people come out!"
After a pause, he said with emotion and envy: "This is definitely not a normal situation! A young man, a young man in his teens, no matter how talented he is, this is... too scary!"
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