My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 572 Music Aesthetics and Film Score

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No. 3 music recording studio.

The melodious sound of the piano floats, and the music changes are mixed with freehand brushwork.

Director Wu stood in front of the door, and all he saw was a middle-aged man with a refined temperament sitting in front of the piano and waving his fingers to play the piano.

White and black, with a long beard, wearing a light gray ramie blouse, and a gold mirror on the bridge of the nose.

It is Hu Weili, a master of Chinese music aesthetics who came to Hong Kong.In other words, Hu Weili himself has a deep bond with Hong Kong Island. He was born in Hong Kong Island in the 30s, but grew up in the mainland. He was admitted to study in the Imperial Capital in 55. His music works created and published at the age of 28 were selected as textbooks for the National Conservatory of Music. .

After graduating, he later changed to teach at the China Conservatory of Music, and was hired as a lecturer by many universities, including the Academy of Film. His works went straight to Zhongnanhai... to perform for leaders.

It can be said that he himself is well-known in the mainland circle.He was not only a well-paid professor, but also a famous composer.

In 1986, at the age of 49, he gave up these preferential treatments and came to Hong Kong Island. He wanted to try a new environment and bid farewell to the repeated past.In the mainland, Hu Weili is already a master, but in Hong Kong Island, no one knows who he is.

Fortunately, his old friend Li Hanxiang and his elder brother who works in the Hong Kong Island Legislative Council wrote a letter of recommendation, so he was able to show his talents. In the past two years, he has been making soundtracks for TVB, and everyone praises him!

All major symphony orchestras, dance orchestras, Chinese orchestras, drama troupes, etc. on Hong Kong Island are all represented by him.

A true guru in the industry!
In particular, he does not dwell on form.

Hong Kong Island's commercial wave music has impacted his own three views of academicism, but he can better 'use it', which is a quality that many musicians do not possess.

He removed the shackles of the mainland soundtrack, leaving behind a mature and timeless charm, and also removed the impetuosity and impetuousness of Hong Kong Island music, but chose it to be chic and open-minded.

In later generations, this musician, who grew up in the mainland and performed in Hong Kong Island, used his own power to connect the hearts of Chinese people on both sides of the strait, the love of martial arts, and the resonance of the love of martial arts under the inspiration of music.Compared with Huang Zhan's directional lyrics, his soundtrack composition is more nuanced and varied.

This is also the reason why Xiaozu Wu tried his best to invite Huang Zhan after hearing Huang Zhan's introduction.

The most important thing is that the other party is everyone who trains singers, especially everyone in music aesthetics!

Wu Xiaozu has always firmly believed that art requires aesthetic vision and appreciation.With the most basic and qualified aesthetic foundation, no matter how bad it is, it will not be particularly bad... Here I still use the fifth and sixth generation filmmakers as examples.

Although the fifth-generation filmmakers are deeply influenced by Bazin's realism, at least they have their own logical aesthetics. If you don't take small tricks as an example, it is bullying the so-called sixth generation.

Grange Village can be regarded as relatively weak in terms of aesthetics, but in comparison, it is really sweeping!

The sixth generation... don't mention it!
For Chinese-language movies, it can be regarded as a double-edged sword.

Therefore, Wu Xiaozu is very confident in himself when it comes to training female stars.

But when it comes to training singers, Hu Wei's skills are really explosive.

Many people know that Hua Tsai has poor singing skills and narrow voice. Back then, he composed the music for the song "The Days We Walked Together".I especially supported Andy Hua Tsai to sing this song. At that time, Bo Le Du Cannon in Hua Tsai's movie was the first to jump out, waving his hands back and forth like a hip-hop dancer.

Because at that time, although Liu Dehua was so popular in the movie circle that bullet scripts were given away every day ╮(╯▽╰)╭, the red turned blue... But in the music circle, people gave him the nickname "Black Face Birch", because more than a dozen Records, none of them can sell.I'm doing a book signing... I'm so embarrassed by being squeezed by Li Ming next door, you have to know Liu Dehua's black face? ! (First of all, I am a diehard Andy Lau fan, definitely not a black fan!)
How rare?
How much rush?
╮(╯▽╰)╭!
That is to say, Hu Weili taught students in accordance with his aptitude, and wrote songs according to his recognizable voice, making use of his strengths and avoiding weaknesses, avoiding the high-pitched parts, and adding erhu elements at the same time. This record was an instant hit!

At that time, countless singers flocked to it.

It can be seen that Hu Weili's skill is obvious!
"Clap clap~"

The sound of the piano stopped and the applause started.

"Professor Hu, I have long admired your name—"

Wu Xiaozu stretched out his hand with a smile and respect. He really admires this kind of big guy and real craftsman.

"When I was filming in the Northwest some time ago, Director Wu Tianming and Director Li Hanxiang both mentioned you. This time I was honored to invite you to come to the soundtrack. I am really grateful..."

"Director Wu, you're being too polite. I'm sorry. I've also watched your movie, and the soundtrack is also very good. I just met Sir Lu and Ms. Tang. To be honest, it's already very good! "

Hu Weili smiled and praised Lu Guanting who was dressed as a hippie next to him and Tang Shuchen who was ironing a big roll.

Before their husband and wife were "God of Gamblers I: Now Fight!" ", and Wu Xiaozu also invited them to join the post-production team of "Dragon Inn".

For the song "The Love of My Life"!
Many people know that Lu Guanting's "The Love of My Life" made "A Chinese Journey to the West" a higher level, but they don't know it. Lu Guanting only composed this episode for "A Chinese Journey to the West". Hu Weili.

He himself is also the behind-the-scenes hero of many classic movie soundtracks by Li Lianjie, Zhou Xingxing, Cheng Long and others.

Back then, when Wu Xiaozu watched Xu Zhengyang and Zhong Liyan's beautiful plot on the windowsill, and when the two were in the living room, he was simply fascinated by the soundtrack. Two people with so-so acting skills were forced to create the kind of lingering scalp The emotional line hidden under the crotch is really delicate and moving to the point of bursting...

There is also "Resurgence of the Undefeated in the East", a martial arts movie with great characteristics. In addition to the bright and gorgeous color style and the steady camera movement as always, it is not bad, plus Aunt Lin and Wang Xianxian Except for the bloody drama, the whole drama is really bad to the extreme.

Ghosts, ghosts, gods, madness, far-fetched settings, weak story, exaggerated performances and silly dialogues, this movie is really a bad martial arts movie. It can be said that Tsui Hark's movie is really "martial arts" 'It's dog blood!Directly let countless martial arts masters build the Jianghu Light and Shadow Ceremony, collapse and joy.

After this film, martial arts films are really over!Hong Kong-produced new martial arts movies can be said to have either succeeded or failed Tsui Hark.But even for such a film, Hu Weili's soundtrack is still amazing!
Why didn't Wu Xiaozu invite this big guy to play the soundtrack?
Not only martial arts, he also performed well in modern dramas.

"Of course, I trust Sir Lu's lyrics and composition very much. We had a great time working together on "God of Gamblers". However, my film is a martial arts movie, and the soundtrack involves more traditional musical instruments. In this regard, Lu sir also thinks that Professor Hu is very suitable." Wu Xiaozu laughed.

"That's right, Professor Hu, your achievements in Chinese music are obvious to all of us." Lu Guanting also flattered.

"Especially this movie involves a lot of fighting. At the same time, I hope to show the feeling of happiness and hatred. I will hand over the script and manuscript to you as soon as possible. I will return to the mainland to continue filming in the near future. Chances are, some of you and the later staff also need to experience the kind of rivers and lakes created by the yellow sand in the desert." Wu Xiaozu took the initiative to invite.

"Okay, then I'd rather be respectful than obedient!" Hu Weili replied with a smile, and then asked directly: "I don't know, Director Wu, what are your requirements for the soundtrack and the entire arrangement?"

This touches on the core of the whole play.

Wu Xiaozu pondered for a moment, and began to elaborate.

"Movies are different from many arts, but they are closely related. First of all, he is influenced by literature. I cannot deny that my films have been influenced by many literatures, such as Gu Long and Liang Yusheng..."

"Gu Long~" Hu Wei stood up and nodded silently.

"Dragon Inn" has the shadow of Gu Long's novels, and even Liang Yusheng's shadow. The latter seems to be inferior to Jin Gu in terms of martial arts, but there is one thing he does well, that is, it is very traditional and full of vitality.

Nowadays, mainland movies are most influenced by literature!
Including Brother Kai's "Yellow Earth", Xiao Mouzi's "Red Sorghum", Tian Zhuangzhuang and his cousin Li Xuejian's "Gushu Artist" ... can be found everywhere.

"At the same time, I am used to absorbing nutrients from sculpture, painting, and photography. In this film, I will emphasize the use of action lines, the treatment of light and shadow, the setbacks of speech, the choice of colors, and the composition of shapes. For example , In terms of sculpture, I have seen a lot of figures carved in the Ming Dynasty before, and I have dabbled in paintings of ladies and landscapes. , the color will also be biased towards the style of western films, a western style based on the world of martial arts.

This also requires that the music will be more appropriate and varied.It needs to be vigorous, desolate and joyful, and there will be many transitions and arrangements, but it can't be rotten and sad, and it's cumbersome..."

Lu Guanting spread his hands at Hu Weili with a wry smile.

"Professor Hu..." Miss Tang also laughed.

Wu Xiaozu is really giving them a problem!No wonder they would agree to join the other soundtrack.

In fact, their husband and wife are really unable to fully meet Wu Xiaozu's standards.

Wu Xiaozu also looked at Hu Weili, his eyes full of anticipation.

"I can give it a try, but I need to follow up with the group myself." Hu Weili stared at Wu Xiaozu with bright eyes, "At the same time, such a soundtrack requires a lot of funds in the later stage."

"It doesn't matter." Wu Xiaozu waved his hand.

What is money?
Is he short of money for this play?How many people cried and shouted to give him money?What's more, this movie is really a hit, and the original soundtrack may earn several times or even dozens or hundreds of times the profit!

In this regard, Wu Xiaozu has tasted the sweetness in many plays.

At the same time, I don't know how many singers can be supported by the songs of this movie... He himself has composed a few songs and plans to install them in the movie.

PS: I will go to Pengcheng and Hong Kong Island at the end of the month and the beginning of next month. It will take about 5-7 days for a business trip.Try to save some manuscripts in the past few days... sad... I really don't want to travel, mainly because it's hard to code well when I'm out of town.

(End of this chapter)