National Tide 1980.

Chapter 999
On March 1986, 3, Ning Weimin and "Alido" officially signed a music production contract.

On March 3, Ning Weimin took Cui Jian and Zhang Qiang to the Miyaji Musical Instrument Recording Studio in Kanda, Tokyo, and met with the Japanese staff in charge of the matter.

Bian Gang, the security officer of the altar palace, was also temporarily dispatched by Ning Weimin to act as an interpreter for the communication between the two parties.

As a result, they went into the studio for a small test that day, and both of them were immediately shocked by the strength shown by the other side.

After just an hour, everyone in the studio was almost insane with excitement.

Not for anything else, first of all, a big country like China only has one Zhang Qiang.

Her timbre is also unique in Japan.

As soon as the little voice lit up, it immediately attracted countless fans.

After singing a cover of "The Little Girl Under the Street Lamp" from Modern Talking's "Brother Louie", even the sound mixer and sound engineer in front of the mixer turned up and called "Yo Xi", almost turning into a dozen Disc DJ.

If this is going to be in the country, someone should definitely blow the whistle.

And Xiao Cui's original rock is an amazing masterpiece that is difficult to grow in Japan, a barren and small land that admires the West from the bottom of its heart.

When the drum prelude of "It's Not That I Don't Understand" sounded, the dynamic rhythm broke through the language barrier at a speed faster than that of Zhang Qiang.

Not only the members of the band were all high, but it also completely refreshed the Japanese musicians' perception of Chinese pop music, and won the recognition and appreciation of all the Japanese on the scene.

Bian Gang, who was a little reluctant at first, also gestured his thumbs through the glass, acting like a little fanboy.

Of course, for Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian, Japan's mature music industry model and technical level are also amazing.

You know, this song "It's Not I Don't Understand" by Cui Jian is also the first domestic song recorded with electric bass, guitar, drum kit and other electric instruments.

These three to four musical instruments and human voices participate in the recording at the same time, and the sounds are different and close together, which requires very complicated technology and high-end equipment.

If it is recorded in China, it is basically an impossible task.

The difficulty lies in the current level of domestic technology, and it is impossible to understand how to place the microphone in the correct position.

Nor will it use technical means to filter out other sounds in the instrument.

In the end, the parts can only be recorded over and over again, and then synthesized.

Cui Jian also tried this song in a domestic recording studio not long ago.

At that time, because he was dissatisfied with the effect, he finally had a dispute with the sound engineer, and was even kicked out by them.

There is no way, the current recording level in China is like this, it is really not enough to watch.

For example, in the production of popular songs and electronic music, Midi synthesizers are widely used in China to arrange music.

Then let the singer sing under the background music of the arrangement, and only two tracks can complete the recording.

Like the National Song and Dance Troupe and the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, a group of popular singers developed on the basis of folk music, their music albums are all recorded at this level.

But the ones in Japan are going to be too advanced, not to mention 24 tracks, even 48 tracks are also available.

I have to admit that although in terms of artistic expression, the little devil can only imitate and never surpass.

But their advanced recording equipment and music production technology are already at the forefront of the world, basically on the same level as the West.

It is no exaggeration to say that I am afraid that any practitioner here who is brought to China will be at the master level.

So when the recording studio completed the trial recording of the first song for the two of them, both Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian took off their headphones and listened to it, and they were fascinated.

Because the recording results are really great.

The various timbres are well-defined and have a more three-dimensional effect than real live performances.

The timbre is clear, and the degree of restoration is too high, almost reaching the soul.

Even the tiniest flaws in their voices are clearly visible.

This fueled their adrenaline rush like never before, and the duo immediately scrambled back into recording.

So when this day's running-in was over, although he only successfully recorded one song for Zhang Qiang, Cui Jian only recorded half of the song because of repeated seriousness.

But they were nonetheless exhilarated and satisfied.

If you describe it, just two words - enjoyable!
So much so that Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian sincerely thanked the staff and the band for their dedication.

Conversely, the Japanese staff were all moved by their music, and applauded collectively.

Music without borders is indeed true under certain circumstances.

The evidence is that the representative of "Alido" still dragged Ning Weimin, Zhang Qiang, and Cui Jian to find a place to have a few drinks with a stern face after work.

This guy was a little bit smart and wanted to ask them if it was possible to develop in the music scene in Japan.

But for this matter, Ning Weimin could only thank Bumin, and directly refused on behalf of Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian.

There is no way, the big carp cannot be kept in the small pond.

Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian in his hands are the top names in the domestic music industry.

Their two albums are sold domestically, which is a profit of tens of millions.

How could they be so stupid as to give up the vast music market in mainland China and take them to Japan to earn a small amount of money?
That's not a fool.

In fact, when Ning Weimin relayed the meaning of the Japanese side to Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian.

The two of them just laughed, and they were happy, but no one was really tempted.

Maybe they don't understand the market prospect, but their trust and gratitude to Ning Weimin is also unshakable.

But having said that, it is based on the eager response of the Japanese and the feeling of being at the scene today.

Ning Weimin can almost predict the great success of Zhang Qiang and Cui Jian's new album.

There is no suspense, their music album is checked by a Japanese sound engineer. After returning to China, it will definitely kill everything in seconds, and will definitely lead the trend of domestic pop music again.

The only uncertainty is just how amazing the final sales figures will be and whether they can break the original historical record.

On March 3, Qu Xiao's mother and daughter finally arrived in Tokyo from Beijing.

Ning Weimin, who had already prepared everything for them in Tokyo, took the medical translator hired for them and ran to Narita Airport to pick them up.

Then temporarily arranged for the mother and daughter to live in the staff dormitory of Tangong Restaurant.

Ning Weimin was very thoughtful, firstly, he could save some expenses for the mother and daughter, and secondly, there are too many people here, so it should not be too convenient.

Any cook can provide Qu Xiao's mother with delicious and nutritious sick meals.

It can also nourish and nourish as much as possible to prepare for the upcoming surgery.

That's not to mention, even to solve their financial worries, Ning Weimin also signed a print advertisement contract with Qu Xiao in the name of "Easy Roller" company.

He planned to find an advertising company in Tokyo to complete the matter while Qu Xiao's mother was recovering from the operation.

The amount of remuneration was not filled in at all, and Ning Weimin's meaning was very simple, that is, based on Qu Xiao's mother's medical expenses, it should be reimbursed according to actual expenses.

Needless to say, Qu Xiao's mother and daughter had no objection to what Ning Weimin had done, they were only grateful.

The next thing went really well. After the first visit on April 4, Qu Xiao's mother got a letter of introduction.

Then I went to Meiji Medical College in Tokyo, Japan to fill out the inquiry form, and was successfully admitted to this cancer hospital and became an official patient here.

Three days later, a discussion was made through a comprehensive examination and a doctor's consultation, and a good answer was also obtained.

The attending doctor told Qu Xiao that there was a [-]% chance that her mother's life could be saved through surgery.

This is already much better than domestic diagnostic responses.

Just like that, Qu Xiao signed the papers here, made a long-distance call to China, informed his father, and quietly waited for the approaching date of his mother's operation.

As for Qu Xiao meeting Ning Weimin again in Tokyo this time, there was some embarrassment, and it was impossible to pretend nothing happened.

But maybe it's because Ning Weimin has done too much for Qu Xiao, or maybe it's because Qu Xiao puts all his energy on his mother.

Qu Xiao redefines her position and starts to treat Ning Weimin like a well-behaved younger sister.

Everything has been said without words.

The two people have nothing to do with each other, and their once hazy emotion is as beautiful as the cherry blossoms in bloom in Tokyo.

It is so fresh, exciting, and so dreamy and short-lived.

Even before the two of them had time to publicly reveal this relationship and tell each other their hearts, it ended without a problem.

(End of this chapter)