After failing the college entrance examination, he became a big star

Chapter 128
Duet songs are basically a man and a woman, just like a fixed pattern.

It is very rare for two women or two men to match.

Some people may say that after the new millennium on the earth, there are not many two-male or two-female groups, yes, but they all emphasize the chorus effect. From the artistic conception of the lyrics, there is no difference between one person singing and two people singing.

And "Dilemma" is a true duet song, the artistic conception of the lyrics belongs to two men completely, and the matching of a man and a woman is not good.

Of course, if there are two women, uh... no more.

It is such a song that seems very abrupt in the Chinese music scene, but it was very popular back then.

It once became a must-sing song for friends to go to KTV.

Zheng Zhongji made his debut for one year and won the Newcomer Award precisely because of the album "Dilemma", and the song "Dilemma" is the first hit of the album.

A duet by Ronald Cheng and the God of Songs.

"Your Eyes Betray Your Heart" should be regarded as the second hit of this album, and its later popularity surpassed "Dilemma".

"The duet song of two men, are you sure it's not a gimmick, it's a duet and not a chorus?" Rao Yifengmo was a little surprised because he was well-informed. The domestic music scene in this world cannot be said to be unique. , but there is none that can be remembered.

"You'll know it after listening to it. Is it useful to just say it with my mouth?" Li Kai was too lazy to explain, with the words "rare and more strange" in his eyes.

Feng Mo was so choked that he coughed dryly twice, picked up the wine glass and took a big sip to cover up his embarrassment.

Xu Qianqiu smiled and nodded: "Then let's feast our ears, it's still the same sentence, my judgment is still good, and I will check it for you."

Li opened his hippie smile, not knowing whether to approve or not.

Tan Guangyue, on the other hand, looked deeply concerned. He had sung at Mengyiye Bar for more than half a year, and he knew Xu Qianqiu's vicious eyes.

After eating and drinking for a while, a group of bands on the stage finished their performance. Xu Qianqiu beckoned to call the manager, just like last time, and told the resident singer behind to wait.

The manager, Ying Shi, was about to turn around and leave when Li Kai yelled, waited, handed over the specially brought accompaniment tape, then got up, waved to Tan Guangyue, and the two walked towards the stage one after the other.

on the stage.

Li Kai and Tan Guangyue each held a microphone and stood on the left and on the right.

When the background music sounded, Tan Guangyue sang first: "Write him with your left hand, write love with your right hand, clasped hands, vague sorrow"

His gorgeous magnetic voice is actually very suitable for the atmosphere of the bar. After speaking, more and more eyes are cast on the stage.

Li Kai then sang: "Facing lovers and friends, which one should I let go of? One side is friendship and the other side is love. It's not embarrassing myself."

There was some noise in the bar, but it wasn't noisy. Everyone heard the lyrics clearly, their faces changed slightly, and more eyes were cast on the stage.

Tan Guangyue: "My dearest friend and girl, my heart keeps shaking"

Li Kai: "I think about you, I should think about her. Although the love is irresistible, how do you face it if you pretend you don't care?"

The melody of the song is not strong, and the two of you followed each other sentence by sentence, just like two good brothers chatting.

But it was like magic, making the bar gradually quiet down.

The facial expressions of the people are wonderful!
At this moment, Li opened his eyes to Tan Guangyue, and suddenly raised his voice: "You are more suitable for her than me."

Tan Guangyue looked back at Li Kai: "She is the love of your dreams."

Li Kai: "You are happy and I am happy."

Tan Guangyue: "Here."

Li opened: "Let you."

Tan Guangyue: "I love her."

Li Kai: "Go."

The two came back and forth, their voices short and powerful.

Everyone's face tightened and relaxed, surprised and surprised.

In the last section, Li Kai and Tan Guangyue sang in unison. When the sound fell, there was a rare silence in the bar, only the background music continued.

Looking around, there are moving faces, some seem to be very excited, some seem to be very excited, some seem to have a toothache, in short, all kinds of expressions are in a mess.

It wasn't until Li Kai and Li Kai thanked everyone and then walked off the stage that the applause came slowly.

When they walked off the stage, there was already continuous applause.

When they returned to booth No. 3, the applause not only did not weaken, but also added a few cheers.

Xu Qianqiu, Feng Mo, and Ning Lan didn't speak, they watched Li Kai sit down, watched Li Kai pour himself a glass of wine, and watched him slowly drink half of the glass.
In the end, it was Ning Lan who spoke first: "Li Kai, how did you come up with such a song?"

Ning Lan's expression was a little dumbfounded. She has entered so many circles, she is a queen, she has been invited to be a judge of singing competitions many times, and has commented on the performances of no less than a hundred singers. Will comment.

Of course, it's not how the two sang that they won't comment, but the song itself.

Feng Mo gave a thumbs up, and Li looked at him: "What do you mean?"

"You're awesome, I can't comment."

"What do you mean by not being able to comment, you just say it will be popular?"

"I don't know, I really don't know. I'm a songwriter. It's not a question of the level of lyrics, nor is it a question of singing well."

Feng Mo had a painful expression on his face. At this time, Xu Qianqiu spoke up, simply and directly: "It will be popular. I dare not say how high the sales volume is, but it will definitely not be bad."

What Tan Guangyue needs now is this kind of affirmation. She looked at Xu Qianqiu with bright eyes, and the latter glanced at him, pointing at the void with his hand: "Just look at the reactions of the guests in the bar, they haven't finished listening The unfinished state after a strong song or rock, but there is a lot of applause and cheers, if you go up and sing this song again now, they will definitely continue to listen carefully.”

"This song can't be emotionally moving, and it doesn't have too deep artistic conception, but the lyrics themselves are evocative and make people want to listen to it again, and the tune is smooth, even if you listen to it again, you won't get bored, then it's a success .”

"The kind of high-pitched songs that make people's eyes shine, because the stimulation is strong enough, the stage performance is very popular, but it's difficult to say how good the record sales are, because it's amazing after listening to it once, and it's amazing after listening to it twice. It’s dropped, and if you listen to it again, you might feel harsh.”

"A record that can really sell well, a song that can be called a classic, is actually just four words, and you will never tire of listening to it."

"This song is not yet enough to be listened to a hundred times, but it is absolutely no problem to listen to it four or five times. After a few days, if you listen to it again, you will not feel that it is as light as water. It is already considered a classic. Therefore, it will be popular, what is the popularity? Depends on luck."

Tan Guangyue was suddenly enlightened and nodded repeatedly, as if listening to Jun's words was better than reading ten years of books.

"Old Xu, I respect you."

Li Kai picked up the wine glass and stretched it over, touched Xu Qianqiu, and drank it down in one gulp.

Xu Qianqiu's analysis made Li Kai truly realize that his boasted judgment is not self-proclaimed, and at the same time gave him a big praise in his heart. The classics are never tired of listening to them, and they are so right.

In the previous life on Earth, before the new millennium, there was often a saying that symphony music was elegant and pop music was vulgar. Li Kai didn't take it seriously, because the elegance of symphony music lies in the four words of never getting tired of listening to it, and there are also classics in pop music that you can never get tired of listening to.
What he believes in is that there is no distinction between high and low in art!

Around 10:30, Li Kai and Li Kai got up to say goodbye, and Ning Lan wanted to go back, and offered to take a taxi to see them off.

After more than 20 minutes, the taxi arrived at the entrance of the dormitory building. Ning Lan and Li Kai got out of the car together. Tan Guangyue was very wink, seeing that Ning Lan had something to say to Li Kai, she waved her hand and went in first.

"Sister Ning, what's the matter?"

Ning Lan took out a pre-prepared bank card from her bag: ""I Wish You Long" broke platinum last week, this is a 7% share, tapes, CDs, vinyl, calculated by the finance department The average price is 9 yuan and 8 cents, even if it is 16 yuan, the total card is [-], and I will settle the subsequent share with you once a month."

Li Kai took a look at the front and back of the bank card, and found that it was issued in Ning Lan's own name, with six digits written on the password strip.

16 is his largest income so far, and his net worth soared to more than 20.

Of course, there will be a bigger income in January. "Suddenly Miss You" has been on the market for two months, and now its sales have exceeded 120 million. Three-month settlement, followed by normal monthly settlement.

At that time, you can consider buying a house in Shenzhen.

Buying a house is not for himself, but for transferring Li Ran to another school. Li Kai has been thinking about this matter all the time.
Li Kai said thank you, Ning Lan shook her head lightly, and when Li Kai put away the bank card, she said: "You are not in a hurry to go back, walk with me?"

"Okay." Li Kai responded. At night, there were very few people on the road. Except for one interview with a reporter, he had never appeared on TV, so he didn't have to worry about being recognized.

As for Ning Lan, she was fully armed, she didn't mind, Li Kai didn't worry about it.

The two went around to the back of the dormitory building and walked slowly along a one-way path.

Ning Lan said in a quiet voice: "After the [-]th, I talked with Mr. Qiao once. I want to strike while the iron is hot and release another album. Even if it is not released within this year, at least it will be released before May next year. Mr. Qiao means that I will release it in a row. One album and one single, we should take a break first, take advantage of the end of the year to run some commercial performances, and then consider the album project after the Spring Festival, and release it in the second half of the year."

She caressed her forehead with a tender hand, and her tone was a little tangled: "I told you that I need to make some money, so I don't resist running commercial performances, but I have missed a few places during this time, to be honest, I really don't want to make money." I didn’t quite get used to it, the last two years or so before I retired were all held fan meetings or concerts.”

Li Kai listened silently, but he could understand Ning Lan's feelings. Singing in bars, singing in shopping malls, fan clubs, and concerts are all in the category of commercial performances, but they are completely different in nature.

Putting aside the issue of face, from a practical point of view, fan clubs and concerts make a lot of money, can gather popularity, and can go to the big stage, who wants to go to those small stages?

But after Ning Lan's comeback, her first album, "I Hope I'll Live Forever" is a big hit, but it's only a single. The company has no idea how much popularity she has regained, and the performers don't dare to take the job rashly.

Shopping mall celebrations, the company's opening of such commercial performances, are guaranteed profits without loss. Fan clubs, especially concerts, require an upfront investment. Once the tickets are not sold, the performers and the company will lose all their money.

"Recently, I've been thinking and thinking over and over again. I still want to release an album sooner, what do you think?"

Hearing Ning Lan's question, Li Kai hesitated for a moment before saying, "This mainly depends on the wishes of you and the company. Personally, I don't think it's a problem whether it's sooner or later."

Ning Landao: "Usually, two months after the release of a single, the sales growth will slow down significantly. After four months, it is basically considered the past. This is the best time to release an album."

Li opened his fingers and calculated: "Your single will be released on November, so four months is the end of January and the beginning of February, the gap between the end of the major award ceremonies and the Spring Festival?"

Ning Lan sighed quietly: "This year's New Year's Eve is February 2th, and there is only a little more than a week's gap between them. One week before the Spring Festival, Liu Mingliang will probably release an album. I don't have the confidence to face him head-on. My thoughts It's mid to late February."

Li blinked and said, "I heard that early March is the regular release period for Murphy."

Ning Lan hummed: "Sometimes it's the first week, sometimes it's the second week, I want to be stuck among them."

Li Kai smiled wryly, the dignified Queen Zhuntian actually wanted to survive in the cracks.
Also want to take advantage of the regained popularity of "I hope people will last forever" to release a new album as soon as possible, but also to avoid the taboo of the king, the queen, Li Kai would like to ask, what is your expectation for your new album?

If it’s just platinum sales, it’s better to delay it a lot. A platinum can’t give you the capital to hold a concert, let alone help you get back to the top.

If it is double platinum, then why fear the king of heaven and the queen of heaven?
Confronting the strong is always a double-edged sword. Yes, you may be suppressed, the sales may be unsatisfactory, or both sides will suffer. But at the same time, your fans are the most supportive of you at this time, and you have the opportunity to explode. Big sales .

In the previous life on Earth, many senior musicians in the music industry have suggested that in the 90s, the reason why the Four Heavenly Kings were able to sweep the world was because the four competed fiercely with each other, and their fans would never leave and support them 100%.

Other singers also have albums that sell well, is it true that they can't stand shoulder to shoulder with the four heavenly kings?Not necessarily, the point is, they chose to avoid.

Heavenly kings and queens have always come out of battle, and there is no way they can hide.

Li Kai thought it over and said, "Sister Ning, I'm asking an inappropriate question. If a first-line singer releases a film at the same time as you, are you sure you can overwhelm him?"

Ning Lan's eyes fluctuated, and she said softly: "I'm not sure, but I don't think I will definitely lose if I meet the same period."

Li Kai heard her lack of confidence and courage, and said: "Some things are quite mysterious. I don't know if you believe it or not. When you worry about gains and losses, have many worries, want to win and fear defeat, and want to advance and fear setbacks, you often It will not be successful, and luck will not be on your side. Personally, I think it is not appropriate to release a film at the end of February."

Li Kai said the last sentence very decisively.

Ning Lan's heart shook, she turned her face to look at Li Kai, she hesitated to speak, Li Kai also slowly turned his head, met her gaze, and said calmly: "Sister Ning, when you came to ask me to sing, I can feel your determination to break the boat, but what I feel today is your hesitation, your foresight, the same song, sung by different singers, one is popular, and the other is not recognized, this is not a rare thing , similarly, depending on your state, the effect of singing and the degree of recognition from fans will also vary greatly."

There are too many examples like this on Earth in the previous life. The most typical one is "In the Spring" which was originally sung by Wang Feng, who was popularized by Rising Sun Masculine. Later, Wang Feng sang "In the Spring" as a masterpiece and the finale of the concert.

(Not much to expand, 404 next door to my house)

Ning Lan is not an unknown little singer, she is going to return to Zhuntian, and even hit the top line. At this time, she is not only singing, but also needs her own spirit, which is the so-called kingly spirit.

Ning Lan was quiet for a long moment, then let out a sigh of relief: "I understand what you mean, let me think again, thank you."

This thank you is to thank Li Kai for telling the truth, not vague and perfunctory.

The two walked for a while, and came to the gate of a community, where they could see a row of townhouses and an independent villa on the far side.

"I live here on the [-]th, go in and sit down, and taste the Kung Fu tea I made myself." Ning Lan stopped, raised a lush finger, and pointed to the community.

Li Kai politely refused: "It's past eleven o'clock, next time."

Ning Lan didn't force herself, she nodded slightly.

Early the next morning, Tan Guangyue, accompanied by his assistant and producer, embarked on a tour to promote the album.

Fan Xing released the film one day later than him, and the promotion period also started one day later than him.

And just this week when the duo's album was pre-heated and promoted, three small things happened in the music circle.

First, Daishi Records announced Xu Qiaoling's release date. On December 12th, two days earlier than Chenguang, it was the same week. In addition to Cangping, the three belonged to the same period, and there were also two second-tier singers.

Second, Wu Qiyuan, whose new album has been on the top of the sales chart for two consecutive weeks, was dubbed the title of Little Heavenly King.

Third, Zhao Yongkang, a top-notch singer, was dubbed the title of Quasi-Heavenly King.

Heavenly Queen, Little Heavenly King, Little Queen, these hats can't be worn casually, yes, as long as the record company wants to, they can hold a press conference to announce it.

But what about after the announcement?The entire music circle knows that if they feel that they deserve it, everyone will acquiesce, and if they feel that they are not qualified, they will be criticized.

Then there are the fans. A matching title can gather more fans, while an unsuitable title will arouse the resentment of the fans and lead to a decline in popularity.

And the most important point is that if you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight. Once you put it on, you can’t take it off, and it will become the real focus. Next, the record’s performance, attention, and media effects will be greater than in the past. Much bigger.

And when the unprecedented title of "Quasi-Heavenly King" came out, people unconsciously thought of the only "Quasi-Heavenly Queen", and then, unwilling to be lonely, the media began to compare Zhao Yongkang with Ning Lan.

As time went by, November passed quietly.

On December 12, Tan Guangyue's first album "Your Eyes" was released.

On December 12nd, after SHF's solo career, Fan Xing's first solo album "Darkness and Brightness" was officially released!
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