This star is wrong

Chapter 111 Movie Theme Song
Chaoyin cultural idol group SPK released a new song, topping the hot song list.

It's nothing at all, the top of the hit song list always has to be replaced.

However, after SPK's new song "Sexy" reached the top of the hot song list, various announcements were flying all over the place on Weibo and self-media.

The content is basically: 【"Sexy" defeated "Nocturne" and reached the top of the hit list. 】

Fang Xing was overjoyed when he saw these drafts.

"Nocturne" has dominated the charts for four weeks, and it is normal to be dropped from the charts.

However, SPK uses this for publicity.

Moreover, it is difficult to refute him.

Because, "Sexy" is indeed on top of "Nocturne" in the hot song list.

These drafts can be seen as bought by Chaoyin Culture.

It's okay to promote a new song, but it's very annoying to have to bully your opponent.

However, pulling and stepping has always been a common operating method in the fan circle.

Even if it is Pengci, as long as the topic is raised and fans on both sides quarrel, won't the traffic come?

……

After the finals of "Tomorrow's Star", Fang Xing moved out of the training camp and temporarily stayed in the hotel that Songshi Records had booked for a long time, which was very close to Songshi Records.

So, you can walk to the company when you go out.

Fang Xing pushed open the door of Liang Yusong's office, and said with a straight face, "I changed my mind, I'm going to get him."

Liang Yusong suddenly showed an interested smile on his face, and said: "On the night of the celebration banquet, I asked you if you wanted to compete with SPK, and you said that you can't always be competitive, why did you change your mind so quickly? Not enough effort."

"Just say what you want to do." Fang Xing urged.

"Ha ha……"

Liang Yusong chuckled, looking very easy-going: "Chaoyin Culture's company is bigger than Songshi, and He Hongtu often puts on a show in front of me.

"If you don't want to do it, forget it, if you want to do it, then there is nothing else to say.

"However, there is another job that I want you to try.

"You also know that the company always wants to make money, and you refuse to accept commercial performances, which is a waste of money.

"After the talent show ended, it was only three months hot.

"If you refuse to accept commercial performances, I have to arrange some work for you."

Of course, Fang Xing didn't take any jobs, but took jobs selectively.

"What job?"

"It's the producer's job. Jade Bird Media has invested a lot of money to create a movie. It's in the post-production stage and it's going to be released on National Day. Now it's looking for someone to write the theme song."

As Liang Yusong spoke, he pushed a piece of information in front of Fang Xing, and continued: "The price offered by Jade Bird is quite high. However, the requirements are also high.

"After all, this movie is the highlight of Jade Bird Media this year, and all the actors invited are not low-ranking.

"The company sent two demos, but both were returned.

"I heard that Puxiang Records also wanted to take this order, but the situation is similar to ours, and all the demos sent were returned.

"The Jade Bird's requirements are not only high, they also need the songs to fit the story of their movie.

"So, it is not easy to find the right one in the company's inventory.

"I even asked the lyricist to change the lyrics of the demo that I sent to try to fit the story of the movie, but they still didn't satisfy them.

"After hearing you sing ten songs in "Tomorrow's Star", I feel more and more that you should still have some in stock.

"Look at the synopsis for this movie and see if you can write a theme song.

"If you can take this order, I can give you an extra [-]% of the producer share this time."

Fang Xing smiled and said, "Is there such a good thing?"

Although Fang Xing's popularity is very high now, he hasn't been posted on the trending searches all summer.

However, participating in "Tomorrow's Star" will not get much money.

Because before participating in the show, he was just an unknown Dongyin student.

It soared into the sky in the program, but the program group will not increase the announcement fee because of this.

Only the commercials in the second half of the program can get big red envelopes from the advertisers.

Originally, taking advantage of the popularity of the show, they could make a lot of money by accepting more commercial performances.

But Fang Xing agreed from the very beginning that he would not accept commercial performances indiscriminately.

After the show ended, Fang Xing seemed to be short of money.

Therefore, seeing the purchase budget of Jade Bird Media's theme song, the eyes light up.

Calculated based on 50% of the lyrics and music singing points, excluding the follow-up income of the song, the purchase budget for this theme song can get seven figures.

Liang Yusong reminded: "Don't get too excited, Jade Bird Media has very high requirements. Moreover, this is only the budget for buying the theme song, the budget is not the final price, and it depends on whether they are satisfied with the song."

"I know."

Fang Xing lowered his head and continued to read this document, and read out the introduction of the story: "The story of the movie is adapted from the story of ghost painted skin in "Strange Tales from a Liaozhai Studio". This job seems a bit easy..."

The historical trend of this world before the 19th century is basically the same as that of the earth.

"Strange Tales from a Liaozhai Studio" began in the Qing Dynasty, so this world also has it.

Developing ancient works into IP is what many entertainment companies are doing.

Liang Yusong frowned, and asked, "Why, you have it again?"

"What do you mean by having it again?"

Fang Xing glanced at him and said, "I have an idea. However, preparing two songs is too much trouble, why not combine them into one. Let's use this movie theme song to attack Chaoyin culture."

Liang Yusong thought about it for a while, and said puzzledly: "Maybe there is something you didn't understand. This song is going to be the theme song for Jade Bird Media. How to use it and when to use it are determined by Jade Bird Media."

"This matter can be discussed. Anyway, this song, lyrics, music and singing are all up to me, and the release time should also follow our plan as much as possible." Fang Xing insisted on this.

Liang Yusong shook his head and said, "Sure enough, you are still young. You may not have understood that Jade Bird Media is Party A, and we are Party B. They charge such a high price because they want us to cooperate with them."

Fang Xing chuckled, and said, "Record a demo first and pass it to Jade Bird Media for a try. If they think it's suitable, then consider the next thing. If they don't like it, then there's nothing left to do."

This kind of thing is entirely possible.

Although this Jade Bird Media is developing the IP "Strange Tales from a Liaozhai Studio" and made the story of the ghost painted skin into a movie.

However, no one knows what kind of taste Jade Bird Media will have, whether they like this song or not is another matter.

"That's right, then record a demo for them to listen to first. If they are interested, then talk about it. If they don't like it, then forget it." Liang Yusong felt that the demo was not recorded yet, so he considered being spotted by Jade Bird Media It's too early.

"Then I'll go back and compose the music." Fang Xing said before getting up and leaving.

Liang Yusong added: "Try to do a good job. You should also know what kind of company Jade Bird Media is. If a big company in the film industry can cooperate with Jade Bird Media, it will be beneficial to you and the company."

"I'll try my best."

Fang Xing went back to the hotel as he spoke, and began to write scores and arrange music.

……

at the same time.

Jade Bird Media Headquarters.

The whole company is in full swing for the post-production of the National Day film.

The post-production work has been going on for five months, and there are still two months before the planned release date.

The time is a bit tight, so the employees of Jade Bird Media are very busy.

The soundtrack team invited by Jade Bird Media has basically completed the film's soundtrack, except for a theme song.

The original plan was to release the theme song in the second trailer.

However, the National Day file is getting closer and closer, and the theme song I want has never been found.

The producer and director of this project had a quarrel because of this incident.

The producer felt that one should be selected as the theme song from the dozen or so demos received.

The director disagrees.

The director has very high requirements for the film, and has done music work in the early years, so the requirements for the theme song are higher than the average film director.

in the conference room.

Producer Luo Yuheng knocked on the table and said: "Time is very tight now, we must come up with the second trailer as soon as possible to promote the release of the National Day file, don't delay any longer. Among the twelve demo songs received now, there are good ones. Yes, just choose one of them.”

Usually, in a film project, the producer is the one talking.

Of course, the director also has a great say.

Therefore, there are often quarrels between producers and directors.

However, when these two identities quarrel, it is usually because of money.

The producer is in charge of the money, and the director only cares about making the movie well.

However, making a movie is very expensive, and the bigger the scene, the more money it burns.

In order to shoot big scenes, the director is naturally burning money desperately.

At this time, the role of the producer comes.

The investment of a film is limited. If the director is allowed to burn money, the budget will definitely not be enough, and the film may run out of money halfway through.

So, producers and directors will often fight over money.

But this time it was different. The reason for the producer and director's quarrel was not because of money, but because of the song.

Director Xue Tao was dissatisfied with the sample of the theme song he received, and wanted to find a song that was more in line with the theme of the movie.

However, Jade Bird Media has already started to promote the film, preparing to release it on National Day.

At this time, the theme song has not been finalized for a long time, which will definitely affect the promotion of the movie.

Producer Luo Yuheng said in a deep voice: "It doesn't matter, anyway, I have the final say on this project. If you are not sure about the choice, then I will choose one. The "Starless Night" sent by Fenglin Records is very good."

Director Xue Tao breathed out, and said: "Whatever you want, you really have the final say on the project, but I don't agree with this song. If you insist on using this song, then you can use it. When the reporter asked later, I also said that I didn't agree. agree."

Luo Yuheng shook his head and said, "This is not good for the promotion of the movie. The conflict between the producer and the director will make the audience suspect that the movie is bad."

Xue Tao smiled and said: "Which producer and director have you ever met without conflict?"

Luo Yuheng pondered for a moment, and said: "Then I will give you three more days. After three days, the theme song must be decided, and the recording will be done later. We are running out of time."

Xue Tao did not agree, but remained silent.

Because he doesn't know when he will meet a satisfactory song.

……

Wednesday morning.

Fang Xing was recording a demo in the recording studio of Songshi Records.

The recording in the recording studio is a female singer signed by Songshi Records last year, and she has not released any songs yet.

In fact, not every singer has the opportunity to release an album.

Even many singers, from their debut to their retirement, have not had a single.

For a newcomer like this, the first job is to record demos.

Fang Xing wrote the score and arranged the music yesterday.

However, this song is a song with a female voice, and the male voice does not have that feeling at all, so the demo also needs to find a female singer to sing.

Songshi Records naturally has singers who sing demos.

However, Fang Xing was not satisfied after hearing her sing three times. He shook his head, looked at the sound engineer at the side, and asked, "Are there any other female singers in the company who can record demos?"

The sound engineer shook his head, showing a helpless expression.

The singer who recorded the demo was a newcomer. Hearing that Fang Xing was dissatisfied, he was a little sad, and apologized, "I'm sorry, Teacher Fang Xing, I didn't sing well."

"It's not your problem. This song is really difficult to sing. It can be seen that you tried your best." Fang Xing didn't blame her.

Fang Xing took out his phone, opened WeChat, swiped a few times, clicked on Li Caiwei's WeChat, and sent a message: Can you help me record a demo?

Usually recording demos doesn't require quasi-first-line singers.

However, Li Caiwei replied quickly: Of course, when will it be recorded?

Fang Xing: Right now, the company's recording studio.

Li Caiwei: Wait for me for 5 minutes.

Not long after, Li Caiwei pushed open the door of the recording studio and walked in. It was obvious that she was at the company today.

The little singer saw Li Caiwei coming in, and hurriedly said hello: "Sister Caiwei."

"Hello." Li Caiwei responded with a smile.

Fang Xing handed over the score and said, "The sound is a little high, so I can only look for you."

Li Caiwei held the score in one hand, and followed the staff with the other hand, humming the tune of the song softly.

Halfway through the hum, her eyes were glowing.

Before she could finish humming, she pressed the score on her chest, looked at Fang Xing with a smile, and asked, "Why don't you let me sing this song well, and I can just control the pitch, okay?"

Fang Xing waved his hand and said, "Well...I asked Mr. Liang earlier, your current price is a bit high."

Li Caiwei was originally a quasi-first-line singer. Although her career was tepid due to some incidents before, but her strength is there, and the price of singing film and television theme songs will not be too low.

This time, because of the popularity of "Chi Ling", the price has increased several times.

According to the quotation from Songshi Records, Li Caiwei is now singing a film and television theme song, and the price is seven figures.

Of course, this is the price of a buyout, and there is no follow-up share.

Fang Xing took this job mainly because he wanted to make some money.

According to the producer's contract, the lyrics, music and singing are divided into 50% in total. If you get more singing, there will not be much left for Fang Xing.

Li Caiwei held on to the score and said with a smile, "What are you talking about? I don't participate in the share of this song, and I don't want money, or just give a symbolic amount."

Fang Xing frowned and said, "So easy to talk?"

Li Caiwei nodded and said: "I only hummed half of the score, I knew this song would be popular, if you can sing it to me, I am satisfied."

Fang Xing didn't immediately agree, but said: "This song is for Jade Bird Media as the theme song for a movie. However, I don't know if Jade Bird Media will like it. At that time, who will sing it may need to be sung by Jade Bird Media." Communicate with the media."

After listening to the explanation, Li Caiwei nodded and said, "So that's the case. However, I really like this song, and I can sing at this pitch. If you can, please think about me more? I will use it as a singing machine for you for free."

"Okay, I will try my best to help you fight for it," Fang Xing said.

"Okay then, let's start recording."

After talking, Li Caiwei walked into the recording studio, and after several trials, she officially began to sing along with the lyrics.

Her musical skills are really good, she can hum with the score, and after trying it a few times, she can sing it completely.

Although it has not yet reached the perfect level, it is already very good to be able to record demos to this level.

Fang Xing listened to it once, and felt that the demo was good enough. He turned to the sound engineer and said, "The last one was pretty good. You can do some mixing and leave it to Mr. Liang."

"Okay, no problem, we can finish it today." The sound engineer made an OK gesture.

Li Caiwei came out of the recording studio and asked, "How is it? Can Teacher Fang be satisfied with the sample recorded by the front line?"

Fang Xing gave a thumbs up and praised, "A top-notch sample."

Li Caiwei smiled generously: "Remember our agreement, I can use this song as a free singing machine."

"Okay, I'll try my best."

Fang Xing nodded in agreement.

Of course, Li Caiwei sang this song for free, which is not without any benefits.

If this song becomes popular, it will naturally lead singers away.

Secondly, Li Caiwei can at least get the right to sing this song, which can be used for commercial performances.

The right to sing must be given, otherwise it would be too much.

……

the next day.

Jade Bird Media Headquarters, Ghost Painted Skin Project Office.

In the past few days, Xue Tao, the director of this project, has been listening to the twelve demos he received before.

He also knows that time is very tight, and he wants to set the theme song of the movie as soon as possible.

Therefore, he kept listening to it repeatedly, hoping to choose a song that was barely usable, and then put forward some opinions for the record company to modify according to the opinions.

It's just that, after listening to it, I always feel that these songs are not so meaningful.

Moreover, some of the lyrics of these demos are a bit abrupt.

The reason why this happens is also very simple.

Because of these songs, these record companies picked them out of their inventory, and then modified them according to the story of the movie.

The main revision is the lyrics.

Since it is just a demo, the modification is not very detailed, so some places sound a bit abrupt.

If it's another director, maybe just choose one and finish the job.

However, when Xue Tao first entered the industry, he had done soundtrack work and had relatively high requirements for music, so he always wanted to find a song that met his expectations.

At this moment.

The assistant opened the door and came in, holding three CDs in his hand, and said, "Boss, I have received three more demos from Puxiang Records and Songshi Records, do you want to listen to them?"

Xue Tao was not in a high mood, he waved his hand and said, "Let it go."

He has been listening to it for a day, and although he has no interest, he doesn't mind listening to a few more songs.

The assistant puts the CD into the machine and starts playing music.

The prelude of the first song echoed in the office, and the melody of the prelude was okay, but after hearing the first sentence, Xue Tao waved his hand and said: "This one is not good, it is not as good as the previous one."

The Assistant continued to play the next track, with the same result as the first.

Xue Tao was a little lost in spirits, so he stood up and prepared to wash his face to wake himself up.

At this moment, the assistant played the third song.

The humming of la la la at the beginning of the song immediately pulled back his raised steps.

He stood in place, with his back to the music, after listening to the chorus, he asked excitedly, "Which record company is this song from?"

……

(End of this chapter)