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Chapter 14 "Following Love to the End"

In a restaurant box, Cao Xuan met the buyer introduced to him by Liu Huan.

Not tall, with a round face and glasses, Cao Xuan is no stranger to him. It is Zhang Yibai, a well-known love director in later generations.

At this time, Zhang Yibai had just finished filming his debut film "Following Love to the End", and was recommended by Liu Huan to come to Cao Xuan to buy the theme song.

Speaking of this director Zhang, the most famous incident is that he was arrested for taking drugs. In addition, it is why he was ranked among many famous directors and participated in directing the gift movie "My Motherland and Me".

In fact, Zhang Yibai's resume is not bad. He was born in the Chinese opera class. In his early years, he was born in MV shooting, and has cooperated with all kinds of singers.

That's why Liu Huan knew him.

Later, through the shooting of MV, he completed the initial accumulation, and made his debut film "Following Love to the End", which made Xu talented girl popular, and entered the Beijing circle in one fell swoop, and became one of the representatives of the sixth generation of directors.

However, Zhang Yibai's director position is very embarrassing.

Say that he is not a famous director, he does have works, but if you want to say that he is a famous director, most of the works he directed are not so outstanding, or even a little bad.

If you must give an objective evaluation, a moderate director with personal characteristics is more suitable.

Later, even Zhang Yibai thought about it himself, and the director did less work, but instead became a producer.

"My Homeland and Me" and "My Hometown and Me" are two gift films here. His real identity is the producer and chief planner, and the director just makes up the numbers.

It is also fortunate that Director Chen sacrificed himself to save others, dragged his American son, and both father and son went into battle to film a "Meteor in the Daytime", sharing most of the firepower, otherwise Zhang Yibai would be the one who should be sprayed...

But aside from future generations, Zhang Yibai's current "Following Love to the End" is still very good.

Not only is it the first TV drama about youth love in mainland China, but it has also become popular with Xu Jinglei, Li Yapeng, Wang Xuebing, and Liao Fan, who is not popular.

Xu Jinglei was rated as one of the four best actresses, and Li Yapeng became Zhang Dabeard's male god, playing many Jin Yong dramas produced by her.

This "Following Love to the End" has contributed greatly.

So that in 2011, Zhang Yibai invited the original team to come up with a movie of the same name, which hit the street at the box office, but the theme song became popular.

It is the classic song "Because of Love" sung by Wang Fei and Chen Yixun in the Spring Festival Gala.

If possible, Cao Xuan would like to directly blow this king to Zhang Yibai.

However, although the TV series and the movie "Following Love to the End" have the same name, the former is about a college youth romance, and the latter is about the life of the hero and heroine after a few years of marriage.

"Give you a CD of the past, listen to our love at that time, sometimes suddenly forget, I still love you"

The lyrics of this "Because of Love" do not match the plot of the TV series at all, and no matter how good the quality is, it is useless.

It is said that in addition to the movie version of "Because of Love", the TV series actually has a golden song, the ending song "Waiting for You to Love Me" sung by Chen Ming.

It is said that this song was only an interlude at first, and was later cut into the ending song because it was so popular.

This statement needs to be verified, but "Waiting for You to Love Me" did become the theme song of "Following Love to the End".

The movie version of Chen Yixun also sang this song again, but after all, it is not as classic as "Because of Love".

From the quality of these two songs, it can also be seen that Zhang Yibai has a good appreciation for songs, and he deserves to be a director who was born in MV.

With the golden song "Wait for You Love Me", if Cao Xuan wants to sell it at a high price, he has to take out something real.

On the pretext of asking Zhang Yibai about the story of "Following Love to the End", he frantically searched in his mind for songs that fit the plot as much as possible and sound good at the same time.

It didn't take long for him to think of a song that met the conditions, and asked the waiter for a pen and paper, and began to write a notation.

.........

Looking at Cao Xuan, who was immersed in "creation", Zhang Yibai watched with a cold eye and slowly sipped tea.

In fact, he did not have the idea of ​​looking for Cao Xuan to invite songs. He has been in the music circle for so many years, and he knows many people who can write songs.

The reason why I came here today is mainly to sell Liu Huan's face, to go through the motions, and then say that he is not satisfied, Liu Huan can't force him to buy songs, and this matter will be dealt with.

In the future, to be able to be so open in the Beijing circle, what Zhang Yibai is best at is to do things smoothly and properly, and try not to offend people as much as possible.

When Cao Xuan finished writing the lyrics of the notation, he handed it to Zhang Yibai: "Director Zhang, let's see how it goes."

Zhang Yibai knew the notation. He took the paper and glanced at it briefly. He put away a casual look on his face, sat up straight, read it carefully, and looked at Cao Xuan.

"Can you sing it again?"

"no problem."

Cao Xuan cleared his throat, recalled the lyrics of the melody in his mind, and sang softly.

"If you say, you are the fireworks at sea
I am the foam of the waves

For a moment, your light illuminates me

If you say, you are a distant galaxy

dazzling make you want to cry
I'm chasing your eyes
Always look at the night sky when I'm lonely
.........

i can follow you
Sleepwalking like a shadow chasing the light

I can wait at this intersection
whether you will pass
 …”

After singing the song, Cao Xuan was about to ask Zhang Yibai's opinion when he saw that this man had red eyes

"Some love is like heavy rain but still believes in rainbows. This word is so well written. Love is so humble, but it has a firm sense of belief."

Cao Xuan was directly stupid.

He has lived such a long life, and he has never encountered a big man listening to a song in front of him and almost crying, and he is somewhat overwhelmed.

I'm not sure if Zhang Yibai is touching the scene, or is it substituting the inner emotion of the song.

Is the heart of this young literary and artistic youth who advocates love so surging......

But speaking of which, Zhang Yibai's gaffe is not to blame. The song Cao Xuan sang just now has some origins.

"Light Chaser", the episode of the TV series "The Summer Solstice Has Not Come" starring the famous measurement unit "Shuang".

This song is very similar to the fate of "Because of Love". The film and television works as the main body hit the street, but the episode/theme song as an auxiliary and embellishment has become popular.

"Light Chaser" became one of the hottest songs of 2017, and was even listed at the top of the "bad movie ecstasy" chart for many years.

The tone of this song is clean and soothing, and the lyrics directly touch the heart. Cao Xuan deliberately imitates the original singing. The voice is warm and healing, and it can bring the audience into the song.

And Cao Xuan chose this song not only because of its good sound, but also because it fits the plot of "Following Love to the End".

In this TV series, the male and female protagonists have a crush on each other, and they also have a low period, which is relatively in line with the meaning of the lyrics of "Light Chaser".

At the same time, there is a plot that runs through the whole play in this play, that is, the protagonists run a relay race when they encounter an accident, implying rebirth, farewell, inspiration and other plot turning points, which also fits the word chasing light in "Light Chaser".

To rely on emotionally, that is, you are my light, and I will chase after you behind, never leave, but I will never be able to love you.

Relying on life, light is the dream and goal, chasing the light is inspirational struggle, and become your own light.

Chinese is broad and profound, with multiple meanings. As long as the reading and comprehension of the language is done well, the eyes of the dead fish can reveal hope and perseverance, and the same lyrics can naturally explain different meanings......

.........

When Zhang Yibai's feelings stopped for a while, Cao Xuan quickly revealed his "creative concept" and everything.

It is also emphasized that the inspiration for "Light Chaser" came from the story outline proposed by Zhang Yibai just now.

After all, taking a song written before is hard, and "tailor-made" with a flash of inspiration are two completely different concepts. Not only does it sound good, but the key price can also sell better.

As for whether Zhang Yibai believes it or not, it doesn't matter, what matters is whether he wants this song or not.

Want, what Cao Xuan said is what.

If he didn't want it, he wouldn't mind if Cao Xuan made up smallpox.

And Zhang Yibai, who has been moved by "Light Chaser", obviously chose the former.

However, although Lao Zhang is full of emotions, his reason is still there, and there is no ambiguity when it comes to bargaining.

The lion on Cao Xuan's side opened its mouth wide, and the shot cost 3. He cut it from the ankle and directly lowered the price to 2000.

After that, the two negotiated, constantly making concessions and compromises, and finally determined the price until the arguing blushed and had a thick neck.

Zhang Yibai won the copyright of "Light Chaser" at a price of 12000 yuan. At the same time, he bid 3000 yuan to invite Cao Xuan to sing and record.

That is to say, Cao Xuan made 15000 yuan with the song "Light Chaser" and got an opportunity to sing the theme song in a TV drama that is expected to become popular.

On the other hand, Zhang Yibai got a satisfactory and high-quality theme song.

　Thanks for the machine flying in the sky 2000 reward, a passing Kamen Rider just 2000 reward, madness curse 1500 reward, I love 24's 500 reward, unnamed best 400 reward, Shan Guiliang 100 reward

　　
　
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