I'm not just a director

Chapter 194 The Divine Comedy of Brainwashing

In the early 90s, the domestic pop music scene began to recover.

Black Panthers, Tang Dynasty bands, etc. are in full bloom, and names such as Cui Jian, Dou Wei, Luan Shu, and Ding Wu have also become the hearts of rock fans.

1994 was regarded as the peak period, when Dou Wei, Zhang Chu, He Yong, Tang Chao Band and others collectively sang pop singers' home stadium - Hung Hom Stadium.

That concert made many people realize the charm of rock and roll.

In the same year, the Tang Dynasty Band and the Black Panther Band also began to perform in Japan, and their records also began to sell well in Japan.

The driving force behind the scenes is Shen Yongge who worked in the record company back then.

At the same time, he also planned Noriko Sakai, Chuck and Asuka and other popular Asian singers to appear in the domestic performance market.

I don’t know how many people still remember that in 1994, Noriko Sakai sang "I Love Mermaid" in not fluent Chinese.

Shen Yongge also contributed to the spreading of this song.

In 1996, Shen Yongge resigned from the record company and returned to Beijing to create bamboo book culture.

While registering Bamboo Book Culture, he also married Chen Lin, who was very popular in the music scene at that time.

It's just that the two broke up later and ended their 11-year marriage...

In 2000, "Love is Love" created by Shen Yongge for Chen Lin became a stunning work in the mainland pop music scene.

The electronic arrangement swept all the charts, record stores, and fashion circles.

Let her say goodbye to the style of "I will never understand your tenderness".

Not only that, he also found Yang Kun who was rejected by many record companies back then.

Just like finding the Black Panthers in a restaurant, Yang Kun's hoarse voice was not favored back then and he could only sing in bars frustratedly.

"It Doesn't Matter" he wrote in 1997 was rejected by many companies.

This song was selected by Shen Yongge, and he was quickly signed to the banner and served as its producer.

In 2002, the first solo album "It Doesn't Matter" was released.

The popularity of this song was not inferior to Ren Xianqi's "The Heart Is Too Soft".

Almost every hurt and lost boy hums "the heart is too soft" but "it doesn't matter".

The slogan on the album cover of "It Doesn't Matter" reads "The most anticipated sound in the Asian music scene in 2002".

The hoarse voice that was once rejected by the record company has also become Yang Kun's label.

After sweeping the major charts, he became the hottest male singer that year, and even his voice was imitated by many people.

Since 2004, draft singers have supported a corner of the sluggish record circle.

Shen Yongge also participated in the music of these rookies one after another.

Producer for the songs of Wei Chen, Zhang Jie, Zhishang Lihe and other people and groups.

Overall, this is a great guy.

What makes him awesome is that he can grasp the trend of the record market in the early stage and is good at finding talents.

With the tide of the times, always walk in the forefront.

And after the draft, it can adapt to the times very well and open the next new chapter of music.

Jiang Pei'an's music map needs such talents.

……

Shen Yongge came very quickly, and beside him was a man with a crew cut.

Jiang Pei'an took a look, Huo, it's not Yang Sanerang, Yang Kun.

At this time, Yang Kun was not as flamboyant as the later generations, he was tall and flat-headed.

Although it was hot weather at the end of August, he was still wearing a black sleeveless leather jacket.

Jiang Pei'an sweated for him, even with a sleeveless jacket, it was still hot!
"Hello, Mr. Shen."

Jiang Pei'an laughed and stood up to greet him.

"Hello Director Jiang, I'm Shen Yongge, this is the first time we've met, and I'm your fan."

Shen Yongge is in his forties, although Dajiang Pei'an is in his 20s.

But his posture was very low, after all, the young man in front of him was famous far and wide.

"President Shen, please sit down."

After Shen Yongge sat down, he introduced the people beside him, saying:

"Director Jiang, this is an artist from our company. This time I came here mainly to ask you to write songs for him. Sorry for the trouble."

Yang Kun quickly stood up and said:
"Hello Director Jiang, I, I am also your fan."

Therefore, the scene was very embarrassing. The founder of a music company brought his singers to find a film director to write songs.

And both of them are his fans.

Of course, as for whether you are a movie fan or not, maybe it is just a scene.

Jiang Pei'an nodded, pointed at Zhou Peng beside him, and said with a smile:
"Please sit down, let me introduce to you two, this is the artist that our company has just signed, Zhou Peng.

Coincidentally, she is also my fan. "

"Hahaha, that's really a coincidence, mainly because Director Jiang is too famous.

Who would have thought that you are not only a director, but also a very good musician. "

Shen Yongge said with a smile.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they officially entered the topic.

Jiang Pei'an first asked:
"This Yang Thirty...Mr. Kun, what kind of songs is he good at?"

Speaking of which, Zhou Peng and Yang Kun are also from the same place.

In 1987, after graduating from high school, Yang Kun worked as an electrician, riveter and welder in Baotou Iron and Steel Company for two years.

Later, he participated in the singing competition held by the company and won the No.1 result.

It was like turning on a wonderful switch in his life.

Since the entrance examination in 1991, he was admitted to the NMG Art Troupe and frequently participated in various cultural performances.

At first he played the saxophone in the military band, and later he also went to some bars and nightclubs to sing.

Later, Yang Kun moved to the capital from NMG and went to nightclubs to make a living.

Because he is not good at talking and does not cater to the preferences of customers, he has no stable job and income.

He often has to live a life of uneven hunger and fullness, which has set a record of moving more than 50 times.

In 97, Yang Kun recorded his original album "It Doesn't Matter" in the bathroom.

So I began to cast a net to deliver works to major record companies, but the record companies repeatedly returned them.

It was not until later that Shen Yongge caught him.

His voice is very recognizable, of course, this is not natural.

In the early years, he sang too often and lost his voice, so he rushed to Beijing for vocal cord surgery.

Just three days after the operation, he couldn't wait to sing, and the wound intensified before healed.

He lost his voice again and had another surgery.

Since then, his voice has never been as clear as before, but has become very hoarse.

For the singer it was almost a devastating blow, but for him it was a blessing in disguise.

Because the timbre is very unique and highly recognizable, it was once imitated after becoming famous...

Jiang Pei'an naturally knew Yang Kun's style, but after all, it was the first time they met, so if he said this accurately.

Bao Buqi was regarded as a magic stick.

"Yang Kun is now singing lyrically. His voice is quite unique. We also plan to let him try rock style."

Bamboo Book Culture started out as rock and roll, so it's not that newcomer Yang Kun hasn't been considered for this.

From the fact that Yang Kun was brought by Shen Yongge to find Jiang Pei'an to write songs, it can be seen that he himself admires Yang Kun very much.

Therefore, he is very clear about Yang Kun's next style route.

Either express feelings to the end, and take the route of an old man who hesitates in the vicissitudes of life.

Either be violent, the friction between the unique voice and heavy metal seems to be able to stimulate a unique chemical effect.

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"Can Mr. Yang speak up, I'll listen to the timbre and style first."

"of course can."

Shen Yongge replied immediately.

"Do you need any musical instruments to cooperate?"

Jiang Pei'an looked at Yang Kun and asked.

Yang Kun shook his head, a little cautiously said:

"Since it's a sound test, why not just sing a cappella."

Jiang Pei'an nodded.

Thus, Jiang Pei'an heard the earliest version of "It Doesn't Matter" in his life.

"It doesn't matter who falls in love with whom.

It doesn't matter, who makes who haggard..."

This song was very popular once it was released, how popular is it?

A song eats to the point of getting old.

Even his signature magical movements when he sang have attracted many people to imitate.

Probably using both hands and feet, he stepped on the cigarette butts on the ground with his toes, and flicked ash with his hands.

When singing, loosen the hips and forcefully throw the back mound out...

Well, it's probably what Jiang Pei'an sees now.

After Yang Kun sang "No Object", he looked nervously at Jiang Pei'an.

After all, this song was rejected by the record company countless times, and he felt very inferior.

"The song is good. As Mr. Shen said, the voice is really unique."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

Shen Yongge also breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile:
"When I heard it for the first time, I was also moved by his unique voice. This song is highly completed and the quality is very good."

Jiang Pei'an nodded, glanced at Zhou Peng next to him, and then at Yang Kun, an idea suddenly popped up in his mind.

"Excuse me, the company has something urgent to deal with. I basically understand Mr. Yang's situation. Let's talk about it later."

"Then I won't bother you, let's go back first?"

Hearing what Jiang Pei'an said, Shen Yongge stood up and said.

"No, Mr. Shen, you have some tea first, I'll come as soon as I go, sorry."

"Don't bother you?"

"It's okay, I'll be back soon."

After Jiang Pei'an left the office, he went straight to the front desk and took a piece of A4 paper and a pen.

What is written on the hand...

"I've been waiting for a long time. A customer suddenly visited outside. Let's continue."

Jiang Pei'an held a piece of manuscript paper in his hand.

"Director Jiang has a lot of things to do every day, and we are the ones who bother you."

Shen Yongge said with a smile.

Jiang Pei'an waved his hand and said:
"It's nothing, by the way, can Mr. Shen accept the duet?"

"A duet?"

Shen Yongge was dumbfounded, but he glanced at the manuscript in Jiang Pei'an's hand, then at Zhou Peng who was obediently sitting in the corner, and asked tentatively:

"Director Jiang means to let Yang Kun and Miss Zhou sing a duet?"

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said:
"Yes."

"Well...it depends on the quality of the song."

Shen Yongge laughed aloud.

"I understand."

Jiang Pei'an nodded, and then handed the copy of the manuscript paper to the three people in the room.

The three watched it for a while, and Shen Yongge was a little disappointed...

This song is just an ordinary saliva song.

Yang Kun, on the other hand, looked constipated, asking him, a strong Mongolian man, to sing this song?

Not too good?

Zhou Peng looked eager to try.

Jiang Pei'an had a panoramic view of the three people's reactions, but he didn't speak either.

Sometimes, you have to sing the song to know the effect.

"Ahem, ahem, Mr. Shen, why don't you let Pengpeng and Mr. Yang try to sing a section first?"

"Ok."

Shen Yongge nodded helplessly.

He regretted coming here a bit, he thought Jiang Pei'an would come up with songs like "Fireworks Are Cold" or "Love Transfer".

At worst, folk songs like "I Remember" can also be tried.

After all, in the past two years, it was led by the gang of servants, and folk songs have risen again.

In fact, if it wasn't for the company's downturn this year, he would definitely not have come here.

Bamboo book culture started with rock music, but the development of rock music began to slow down in the mid-to-late 90s.

After 2000, it basically stagnated, and there have not been any groundbreaking bands and genres.

In addition, the company produced two albums "Chen Lin" and "Love Is Love" some time ago.

The result...is yet to be known.

But it cost a lot of money, so when he found Yang Kun, he brought him to Jiang Pei'an non-stop.

Try to open up a third music front besides rock music and Chen Lin...

Shen Yongge's thoughts are flying wildly, but Zhou Peng and Yang Kun have already studied the lyrics and music.

After the two got ready, Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"Mr. Shen, let them sing a section first and listen to it first?"

"Oh, good, good."

After Shen Yongge realized it, he nodded.

It was still a cappella audition, Zhou Peng took the lead in clearing his voice, and began to sing:
"(Peng) There is a simple question, what is love?

Is it a taste or an attraction?
(Kun) From the day I first fell in love, it was sweet
And then there will be wind and rain..."

Although there is no musical instrument tutoring, the two sing very well.

Especially Zhou Peng, who opened with falsetto and lowered the pitch, and his opening was a sweet feeling.

Jiang Pei'an has heard Zhou Peng sing a little sweet song. Her voice has a high upper limit, and she can almost easily control many timbres.

Yang Kun's hoarse voice and fresh songs have a wonderful chemical reaction, comfortable, natural, and special.

Make people feel comfortable and happy.

Shen Yongge's previously depressed mentality gradually changed, and his expression became serious.

"(Co) love is like a blue sky with white clouds and clear skies.

Sudden storm ~ nowhere to hide, always unexpected.

People are like having a bad cold, sneezing and having a fever, and need to rest, alternating between hot and cold, joy, hesitation, and never get tired of it..."

This song uses the R&B Adagio style, and the lyrics are also very interesting. It explores the relationship between men and women.

Especially when it comes to the chorus part, it is even more eye-catching.

The corners of his mouth raised unconsciously as he listened.

Jiang Pei'an also smiled and nodded beside him.

Although it was the first time for the two to cooperate and there were still some flaws, but the general feeling has come out...

Jiang Pei'an suddenly remembered that someone in later generations commented on this song:

The singing of two people, one seems to contain sugar, and the other seems to contain phlegm...

At the end of the singing, Shen Yongge applauded beside him.

"How do you feel, Mr. Shen?"

Jiang Pei'an asked with a smile.

"Yes, very innovative, Yang Kun's special voice seems to be integrated into the whole song.

This Miss Zhou's singing skills are not bad, and her performance is very exciting. "

Shen Yongge gave a thumbs up.

Jiang Pei'an smiled, this is a song that can be called a brainwashing divine comedy in later generations.

In the era when short videos were popular, this song can be called the strongest BGM of Xiaoqing.

"but……"

Shen Yongge suddenly said:

"This is the version sung by two people. Has Yang Kun completed it himself?"

Knew you would say that.

Jiang Pei'an glanced at him, then smiled and said to Yang and Tuesday:
"You two have worked hard, go and rest for a while, and I will chat with Mr. Shen."

"Ok."

After the two left, Shen Yongge sat up straight. He knew that the next conversation was about to get to the point...

(End of this chapter)