I'm not just a director

Chapter 187 Won't You Invite Me Up?

Hotel box.

This is a hotel that specializes in Hangzhou cuisine.

The decoration in the hotel is clean and elegant, which is also in line with the atmosphere of business dining.

Yu Feihong is from Hangzhou, his taste is light, and he ordered some fresh and elegant dishes.

Jiang Pei'an suddenly remembered the story of later generations.

Hangzhou, a gourmet desert.

People in Hangzhou don't eat sweet or spicy food, they can't eat noodles, and they can't eat strong flavors.

They like sauce, braised, braised!
Typical Hangzhou dishes, duck in sauce, duck in stew, chicken in shrimp oil, roast pork in oily tofu, braised crucian carp in soy sauce!
As for West Lake Vinegar Fish and Sister-in-law Song’s Fish Soup, not only outsiders have never eaten it, but even the locals in Hangzhou have never eaten it.

"Just now Dean Zhang said that the doctor told him to avoid eating, so I will find a restaurant with dishes in my hometown. I hope you like it."

Looking at the dishes on the table, Yu Feihong said with a smile.

"Hehe, Director Yu has a heart. He went to Hangzhou on a business trip a few years ago, and this dish of Longjing Shrimp is still fresh in his memory."

Zhang Hongguang looked at the plate of Longjing shrimp on the table and said with a smile.

"Then eat more, please."

Yu Feihong smiled.

Except for Zhou Peng, the other three are celebrities in the film and television industry.

The topic of the chat is naturally inseparable from the recent events in the film and television industry.

To talk about the hottest topic, it must be the blockbuster "Hero" that Lao Mouzi is shooting.

This is the most important event in China's film and television industry, with an investment of over [-] million yuan.

Not only did they drain the new picture's family fortune, but they also owed a lot of foreign debts.

Judging from the information released earlier, the film went from production to release.

From actors to behind-the-scenes, from subject matter to technology, from art to business, they almost represent the highest level of domestic films.

As a leading domestic filmmaker, Lao Mouzi has reached the year of his destiny at this time.

He has directed literary and artistic films for more than ten years. In this field, his achievements are almost unmatched in the domestic film circle.

It is precisely at this achievement that he turns around to shoot commercial films, which makes many people unable to understand.

Including senior film and television professionals like Zhang Hongguang.

"I was quite surprised when I first got the news, but I really like his literary films.

Especially last year's "Happy Time", which unfortunately did not perform well at the box office.

Director Zhang is involved in commercial films this time, and he is still playing so big, the prospects are unknown. "

Zhang Hongguang sighed slightly.

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"In fact, Director Zhang does not reject commercial films. In 89, he directed an early exploratory domestic commercial film called "Code Named Jaguar".

And in the same year, he also starred with Gong Li in the Hong Kong movie "The Love of Terracotta Warriors in Ancient and Modern Wars".

As director Zhang's queen heroine, Gong Li also participated in Zhou Xingchi's masterpiece "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance".

These behavioral trajectories of him and Gong Li show that Director Zhang has never rejected commercial films.

And the reason why I haven't been too deeply involved in commercial movies for many years.

The main reason is that the domestic commercial film environment is not yet mature enough.

Domestic audiences still have many limitations in their understanding of commercial films..."

Everyone in the circle knows the relationship between Gong Li and Lao Mouzi.

Gong Li's behavior can also reflect Lao Mouzi's attitude to a certain extent.

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Zhang Hongguang nodded and said:
"Director Zhang is also in a hurry, there are Hollywood blockbusters outside, and there are filmmakers from Hong Kong going north.

Our mainland has not yet produced a blockbuster commercial film, so this can be regarded as an attempt for him. "

Zhang Hongguang's pessimism actually represents the attitude of some mainland filmmakers.

If you want to make a domestic blockbuster, you don't just have to pay for it.

There are too many things involved inside and out, and it is impossible to make a breakthrough in a short time.

A few people ate and chatted, and Zhang Hongguang soon changed the topic to Jiang Pei'an's "Fireworks Are Cold" recorded today.

"I didn't have too much contact with Director Jiang before, so it's really worth seeing once.

The song "Fireworks Are Cold" really has a special charm, it seems to be a self-contained strain with its own unique style.

After careful consideration, it seems that it can represent the division of a class of musical works, talented. "

Zhang Hongguang said with emotion.

Jiang Pei'an took a mouthful of food and said with a smile:
"Principal Zhang's eyes are as bright as a torch. I call this kind of music works 'Huaxia Style'."

"Chinese style?"

Zhang Hongguang was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Jiang Pei'an with admiration in his eyes, and said:
"From writing lyrics to composing music to artistic style, it is indeed integrated with a lot of Chinese culture.

Huaxia Style...the name really fits the work, and I can see a deeper meaning..."

In 92, China and South Korea established diplomatic relations.

With the support of South Korea's national policy, the entertainment industry was able to explode, which quickly flowed into China.

"In 2000, Hong Kong singer Zheng Xiuwen had sung in the Chinese music scene for ten years, but she was still not popular.

Her company is keenly aware of the Korean wave.

So I brought the original song "Change" by Li Zhenxian and filled in the Chinese lyrics for Zheng Xiuwen to sing.

Thus was born the song "Eyebrow", which sang in the streets and alleys. "

Having said that, Zhang Hongguang sighed and said:

"Korean idol groups, Korean dramas, and music are infiltrating our country in all aspects.

But we blindly imitate and follow the trend, and we don't have our own sense of originality at all.

I am ashamed to say that the "Myself Beauty" I created for Zhou Peng actually referenced Korean dance music...

That's why I said that the "Chinese style" you mentioned today, Director Jiang, made me see a deeper level.

Huaxia must have its own music style to resist the impact of the Hallyu. "

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an was in awe.

In fact, in the late 90s and the beginning of the millennium, it was only the Korean wave that began to enter China.

At that time, many industries were just watching, without much sense of crisis.

But in the next few years, Korean dramas, idol groups, and Korean Wave songs swept across the land of China like a strong wind.

It broke out completely around 05, and it never showed signs of subsiding.

Even the Spring Festival Gala, a show that Chinese people watch when they have family reunions, invites Korean male stars to perform on stage.

It is really rare for Zhang Hongguang to have this sense of urgency now that a leaf knows the autumn.

Jiang Pei'an picked up his teacup and said:

"Dean Zhang, what you said just now is too correct. We must use our own style to fight against the Korean wave. I will present you with tea instead of wine."

The other two also raised their teacups one after another. Yu Feihong said with a smile:
"Whether it's film or music, Dean Zhang has such a heart that is already moving, and there is a senior like Dean Zhang.

Our entertainment industry can continue to develop and burst out with tenacious vitality, Dean Zhang. "

Zhang Hongguang smiled all over his face and said:
"Director Jiang, Director Yu, you are too polite, and I didn't do anything, just said a few empty words.

Cheers to everyone, fortunately what I drank today was not wine, otherwise I would have to confess here, hahaha. "

Jiang Pei'an and Yu Feihong looked at each other and smiled.

After the teacup fell, Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"I just talked about Huaxia style music. In fact, I also prepared a song, which is more suitable for...Student Zhou to sing."

Zhou Peng, who was almost transparent, was suddenly cueed, and she almost choked while drinking water.

A pair of eyes kept blinking, looking at Jiang Pei'an blankly.

Zhang Hongguang really became interested, he quickly said:

"Really? Why don't you take it out and have a look together?"

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly, and didn't bring up the matter again. Instead, he looked at Zhang Hongguang and asked:
"Dean Zhang is student Zhou's teacher?"

Zhang Hongguang nodded and said:
"Pengpeng is a student of the Music Department of Military Arts, focusing on popular singing, but I only teach her to arrange music, and I can be regarded as a teacher."

Jiang Pei'an nodded and continued to ask:

"Did you sign a contract with a music company that week?"

In my impression, Zhou Peng first joined the Navy Song and Dance Ensemble, and then left to sign with Universal Music.

As for now, Jiang Pei'an really doesn't know.

They are all veterans in the entertainment industry. Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Zhang Hongguang immediately understood what Jiang Pei'an meant.

He laughed and said:
"Director Jiang, don't go around in circles, Pengpeng is only a sophomore, and although she won the silver medal in the Youth Song Competition, she hasn't signed any company yet.

Director Jiang is eager for talent and wants to sign Pengpeng? "

Zhou Peng blinked and blinked, why did he suddenly bring the topic to himself?

Moreover, he has never heard me sing, so why did he decide to sign a contract with me?

Could it be because of the silver medal in the Youth Song Competition?
Now that he opened the skylight to speak frankly, Jiang Pei'an simply stopped hiding it. He smiled and said:
"It's not all for this reason. I also want Dean Zhang to be my company's music consultant."

To put it bluntly, it is a staff member who provides advice, has no real power and does not restrict personal freedom.

Pull the tiger's skin to make a big banner.

Zhang Hongguang thought for a while, then smiled and said:
"Director Jiang's meal is not easy.

If I don't agree to be a consultant, I guess Director Jiang won't come up with another song, right?

Hehe, to be honest, the Huaxia style you proposed today is really refreshing.

Whether Peng Peng is willing to sign a contract with you, I can't interfere, but this consultant, I agree. "

"Thank you Dean Zhang, your words are enough.

To be honest, I still have many Chinese-style songs and ideas that I want to discuss with Dean Zhang.

Now that you are my music advisor, I won't hide it anymore, please see..."

Jiang Pei'an took out a score from his bag and handed it to Zhang Hongguang.

"You, you are such a little fox, no wonder they all said that Han Shanping couldn't take advantage of you.

Let me appreciate your masterpiece. Let me tell you in advance that if I am not satisfied, don't mention the matter of this consultant again? "

Zhang Hongguang took the score and said with a smile.

"Dean Zhang will talk after reading it."

Jiang Pei'an smiled.

In fact, from the moment he met Zhang Hongguang and Zhou Peng, Jiang Pei'an had already made up his mind to draw them into his camp.

He wants to make music, but it is certainly impossible to sing as a singer himself.

How can he have so much time.

It is the safest way to write your own lyrics and compose your own singers.

Starfire Entertainment not only makes movies, the music section is also a very important part.

Pulling Zhang Hongguang over is to build momentum, and signing Zhou Peng is to cultivate his own singer.

The sheet music that he took out now was also written by him in the hotel just now...

Just as Jiang Pei'an was thinking about his wishful thinking, Zhang Hongguang sighed heavily.

He glanced at Zhou Peng beside him, and said to Jiang Pei'an:

"Pengpeng can't sing this song, at least not yet... There are not many people in the Chinese music scene who can sing this song."

Hearing Zhang Hongguang's words, Yu Feihong and Zhou Peng were very curious.

What kind of song did Jiang Pei'an write, and Zhang Hongguang actually gave such an answer.

There are not many people in the entire Chinese music scene who can sing?
This is too exaggerated!
Zhang Hongguang groped for the music score in his hands, a little bit fond of it, he said with a wry smile:

"You are not "Left Fingering the Moon", it is clearly picking the moon with your left hand! Really, too... Domineering!"

That's right, what Jiang Pei'an took out is "The Left Finger Fingering the Moon", one of the masterpieces of later Zhou Peng.

In later generations, once this song was released, the single topic index on the short video platform was 31 billion.

It has great influence on overseas platforms, with hundreds of millions of singles played on Youtube.

From all aspects, it is a proper explosion.

The range of the whole song is very large, close to three octaves.

Rare compared to regular pipeline OSTs or normal pop songs.

Its melody is not complicated, and the composition method is one-piece, but it also reflects the principle of simplicity from the avenue.

Seeing Yu Feihong's confused face, Zhang Hongguang tried his best to explain in words that ordinary people could hear:

"Director Yu is not an insider and may not understand how powerful this song is.

First of all, the key of this song is very high, but it is not high for the sake of high pitch. It is called Left Fingering the Moon, and it must be high enough to reach the moon!
Secondly, its lyrics are very artistic, just like the Huaxia style that Director Jiang said just now, the lyrics are hazy and mysterious, full of Zen, and follow the line of stream of consciousness.

The lyrics and music cooperate with each other, and the mysterious and ethereal artistic conception has already defeated many works on the market.

But to sing this song, it is not enough just to have a high pitch, and many kinds of singing skills are needed to cooperate.

This is why I said that there are not many people in the entire Chinese music scene who can sing this song perfectly. "

Hearing Zhang Hongguang's explanation, Yu Feihong was a little lost.

She just knew that Jiang Pei'an could sing and write, but she didn't know that he could write such an excellent song.

This is the vice president of the Nortel Conservatory of Music, and even in his words, he is full of praise for the song written by Jiang Pei'an.

It can be seen that Jiang Pei'an's song is not so good!

"I will definitely be able to sing this song!"

While Zhang Hongguang was feeling emotional, Zhou Peng held the score and looked at Jiang Pei'an firmly.

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"Of course you can sing the song, but it's challenging for you right now.

Are you interested in coming to my company? You can’t sing this song for the time being, but I have other songs, which are also very good. "

Zhou Peng turned his head to Zhang Hongguang, Zhang Hongguang smiled and said:
"This matter is up to you to decide, but since Director Jiang can come up with a song like "Left Finger Fingering the Moon".

It shows that he also knows music very well. Signing a contract is a big deal. You should go back and discuss it with your family. "

"I see, teacher."

Zhou Peng lowered his head and said.

The four of them left the hotel after eating and leaving contact information with each other.

Zhang Hongguang and Zhou Peng went together, while Jiang Pei'an sent Yu Feihong home.

"You've always wanted to make music, why not become a singer yourself?"

In the car, Yu Feihong asked.

Jiang Pei'an drove the car and said with a smile:
"I'm making movies and starting a company. I don't have so much time to be a singer. It's better to train singers myself."

Yu Feihong nodded, Jiang Pei'an was right.

He is indeed very busy. Although there is one movie every year, it is undoubtedly a high-quality product.

It is said that next year he will make a blockbuster movie in which he will compete with director Zhang Yimou.

I really don't know how many things are packed in this person's head.

It's just too good.

While Yu Feihong was in a daze, Jiang Pei'an braked and said with a smile:
"Sister, won't you invite me to sit up?"

(End of this chapter)