I'm not just a director

Shen Yongge really couldn't figure out why the album he personally created for Zhang Jie was completely rejected by Jiang Peian.

In the past, he would definitely have argued with Jiang Peian.

But after being trained by Jiang Peian for so long, he has become accustomed to his way of doing things.

Now he asked tentatively:

"Is it because the album I gave to Zhang Jie is all rock-style tracks?"

If that was really the case, then he would have something to say.

Jiang Peian didn't answer.

Shen Yongge continued to ask:

"Mr. Jiang, do you know Wang Feng?"

Wang Feng?

Wang Banbi, Wang Toutiao?

This man Jiang Pei'an is so familiar. The deepest impression he left on people is the story that never made headlines in later generations, as well as the story of his several divorces and his entanglement with International Chapter.

But right now, this person’s popularity is pretty good, and he’s established himself through rock and roll, but if you want to talk about how popular he is…

Let's put it this way, just having a single next to Zhang Liangying can now prevent him from making headlines.

"Have heard a little bit."

Jiang Peian nodded.

After hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Shen Yongge said quickly:

"This person debuted in 94, formed a band as the lead singer, and has been leading the band to deal with rock music.

Although he later left the band for some reasons, he has always been active on the rock front.

At the turn of the millennium, he joined Warner Music and held concerts with Cui Jian and the Tang Dynasty Band.

This year he released his own album "Crying with Laughter". There is a song in this album called "Fly Higher".

Upon its release, the album broke all his previous album sales records.

Moreover, this song "Fly Higher" was at the top of the major music charts. Later, it fell down. "

The reason is very simple. Zhang Liangying’s "Painting Heart" is online...

It can be seen that Shen Yongge knows Wang Feng very well and knows his deeds very well.

It's no wonder that Shen Yongge comes from a rock and roll background, and Wang Feng also has a certain reputation in the rock and roll industry.

In an era when rock music is gradually declining, there are still people who insist on releasing records and making rock music. This in itself is something that makes Shen Yongge very gratified.

As a successful example of combining rock and pop elements, the song "Fly Higher" naturally gave Shen Yongge hope.

Just at this time, Zhang Jie, a young man who can both rock and pop, appeared. Shen Yongge naturally wanted to copy the success of "Fly Higher".

But he ignored an important reason. Zhang Jie's voice can sing rock and roll, but it is not suitable for rock music.

If he was suitable for rock music, the title "Run Tu" would not appear in future generations.

"I know what you mean, but Mr. Shen, we run a company and there is no reason to do thankless things.

Wang Feng's "Fly Higher" is popular, but it is not as popular as "Drawing Heart". Rock music may become popular in the future, but definitely not now. "

In the early 80s, few people had heard of "rock".

Until one day later, at the "Concert of 100 Singers to Commemorate the International Year of Peace" held at the Beijing Workers' Stadium.

A young man named Cui Jian came on stage and shouted the song "Nothing" to wake people up.

Audiences generally reported that they had "never heard it before" and "very different"... This incident was later regarded as a symbol of the birth of Chinese rock music.

Since then, the rock craze has spread rapidly across China under specific historical circumstances.

Like a spark igniting a prairie fire, it influenced thousands of young people and ignited the passion of youth. Later, Black Panther, Tang Dynasty, Dou Wei and others started the road of Chinese rock and roll...

Although rock music is becoming more and more influential in mainland China, it has always been a niche music.

However, Xu Wei and Wang Feng broke the "niche", combined rock and pop, gained a group of mass fans and achieved commercial success.

The two rock musicians' first two albums both experienced a trough of "good word-of-mouth reviews within the circle but lackluster sales in the market."

After the new century, they changed the core of their music creation due to their psychological state or commercial compromise.

Xu Wei became calm and broad-minded after despair and emptiness, and Wang Feng became closer and closer to the mainstream ideology after the depression and restlessness of youth.

To the mainstream, their music is "positive" and "inspirational".

But for some rock fans, they are rock "traitors" who compromise with business and mainstream ideology.

With the development of the times, in later generations, Dou Wei "became an immortal", He Yong was depressed, and Zhang Chu lived a secluded life outside the Sixth Ring Road.

With the rise of later music talent shows, Cui Jian and Wang Feng became mentors.

Black Panther and its tenth lead singer Zhang Qi won the overall championship of a certain talent show, while most of the established bands have already disbanded...

Therefore, until later generations, rock and roll still had no sign of starting.

Of course, as Jiang Peian said, rock and roll will definitely rise one day, but it will definitely not be now.

"Mr. Jiang, but..."

Shen Yongge knew that Jiang Peian was right, but he still wanted to fight for it again.

Jiang Peian waved his hand and said:

"I know what you want to say, but don't gamble with a singer's future easily.

This is Zhang Jie's first album. I hope he can establish himself in the music industry with the first album. Here are a few songs I wrote for him. Take a look first. "

Jiang Peian handed the written song to Shen Yongge.

Shen Yongge took the music score with both hands and looked down at it carefully.

About half an hour later, he watched the three songs over and over again, and finally he raised his head and leaned back on the chair with some dejection.

"I understand."

Shen Yongge lowered his head and said.

Each of the three songs Jiang Peian came up with can be regarded as the title song of the album.

The so-called title song refers to the song that is the main publicity and promotion object in a music album.

The album may contain multiple songs, but usually only one will serve as the title track.

It was the song on the album that received the most attention and was expected to be widely played.

The title song often has high sung and popularity, and may appear on various music charts.

Shen Yongge could tell that these three songs by Jiang Peian were tailor-made for Zhang Jie, because every song was very useful to Zhang Jie.

In all his years as a music producer, Shen Yongge has never seen a boss like Jiang Peian.

He knows so much!

"Mr. Jiang, if you had come up with these three songs earlier, I wouldn't have been so embarrassed in front of you."

Shen Yongge smiled bitterly.

Thinking of what he had just said plausibly in front of Jiang Pei'an, Shen Yongge felt ashamed.

As a music director, I might as well stop working... Jiang Peian smiled slightly and said:

"Your idea is good, but it needs to be changed. Take the song "Fly Higher" as an example.

This song is very consistent with rock music, both in terms of artistic conception and lyrics.

But it's not the kind of rock music we remember. Wang Feng did a lot of work in adapting it. "

Jiang Peian has always felt that the reason why Chinese rock music is in a bleak situation is mainly because there are no excellent works.

Movies like "Nothing", "Friends", "Glory Days" and "Sister" have become hard-to-surpass classics.

In this regard, the rising star Wang Feng took over the baton of Chinese rock and became a representative of the sudden rise.

You must know that this song can only be regarded as a small hit nowadays.

By next year, as the sales of the album increase, "Fly Higher" has almost become an inspirational spiritual symbol and is sung all over the streets.

Especially in young people's gatherings, it is the most commonly used background music.

This song is quite simple musically, but sincere, with smooth melody and clear tonality.

The song changes as the lyrics unfold, and the accumulation and release appear natural.

The reason why it is loved by young people and is praised as an inspirational song is because the lyrics express optimism and courage for life, and at the same time have an idealistic humanistic sentiment.

It was precisely because of this song that Wang Feng's music career "flyed higher" from then on.

After hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Shen Yongge said slowly:

"I understand that rock and roll must be combined with other musical elements, but I just can't grasp those points."

Jiang Peian smiled and patted Shen Yongge on the shoulder and said:

"If everyone could do it, then everyone would be a music director, and you, Mr. Shen, would also lose your value.

Think about it carefully, I won't interfere this time, you can just let go. As long as these three songs are decided, you can do whatever you want with the rest.

Just one thing, don't give me these things anymore, they are not suitable for Zhang Jie now. "

Jiang Peian pointed to Zhang Jie's music demo, and Shen Yongge immediately nodded and said:

"Then I'll think about it again, and it turns out that Zhang Jie's album may not be released until later."

Hearing this, Jiang Peian shook his head and said:

"Don't be in a hurry, let's take advantage of the popularity of "Painted Skin" to release Liang Ying, and then put Zhang Jie's album on the agenda after the year.

We can't let two singers from our company fight in the market.

By the way, remember to arrange some music teachers for Zhang Jie. This guy's professional skills need to be strengthened. "

"It has been arranged. I heard that a new album will be released during this period. He is very serious in class. I just don't know if the news of the album's delayed release will tell him whether he will..."

Shen Yongge said worriedly.

Jiang Peian smiled and said:

"It's never too late to have a good meal. For him, the top priority right now is to improve his professional skills. As for the album...

There are many people in the entertainment industry who want to be popular, especially in the music industry. Just look at the number of registrations for this year's talent show on Shonan Channel.

If you want to be a singer, especially an excellent singer, you must first be able to endure loneliness. "

This year is the first edition of "Super Girl" held by Hunan Satellite TV.

As the only singing talent show in China, it has attracted thousands of people.

You need to vote by text message to vote for the contestants. Each text message costs 1 cents. In 04, the total revenue of "Super Girl" from text messages exceeded 1300 million yuan.

According to the one-person-one-vote theory, almost 1.3 million people across the country voted. This is a quite terrifying number.

The most popular contestants of "Super Girl" were the first and second seasons. Many people have heard of the popular contestants in these two seasons.

For example, An Youqi, the first champion, quickly became popular with the song "Hello, Jay Chou". The song became popular in the streets overnight, and the younger generation can hum a few lines from time to time.

The runner-up is named Wang Ti. He has not appeared in public since the talent show, and there has been no media news. He must have withdrawn from the industry.

As for the third runner-up, it is the very familiar Zhang Hanyun.

After debuting in third place, she released her first album "I Am Very Zhang Hanyun" in 2005, which sold 80 copies.

Among them, the most widely sung one is "Sour, Sweet and Sweet Is Me", which is also considered a smash hit...

2004 is known as the "first year of the draft" because "Super Girl" kicked off the "star-making era" in the Chinese music scene this year...

Thinking of the popularity of "Super Girl" this year, Shen Yongge couldn't help but swallow his saliva. Hunan Satellite TV has made a lot of money just by relying on this talent show.

This is no better than their hard work to release an album!

Thinking of this, a bold idea arose in his heart.

"Mr. Jiang, talent shows are so popular now, why don't we have one too?

When the time comes, it will be much more useful to sign all outstanding singers to our Xinghuo Entertainment than to search for outstanding singers all over the world. "

Jiang Peian glanced at Shen Yongge unexpectedly.

Okay, Lao Shen, except for the fact that you are not good at making music, your mind can think of other things very quickly.

Or is it that the "Tianyu" boss bloodline in Lao Shen's body has awakened?

"Don't think so much now, hurry up and finish Zhang Jie's album. As for the talent show, we will do it in the future, don't worry."

Are you doing a talent show now? You must know that next year "Supergirl 2" will be the strongest.

At the same time, there were many talent shows that wanted to get a piece of the pie, but their ratings plummeted due to competition.

If you want to do it, you have to avoid the peak years of Shonan Satellite TV. When this trend is over, you can create "The Voice of China" by then.

Or create a big celebrity reality show "I'm a Singer", and you can make a lot of money.

There are many ways to make money, but they must be consistent with the actual situation. If you take them out too early or too late, it will be in vain if the timing is wrong.

"Okay, I understand, then I'll go back first."

"Well, let's go."

In the next few days, Jiang Peian did as he said, and did not participate in any work or public appearances.

Although he has not appeared on any occasions anymore, the box office of "Painted Skin" continues to rise.

Breaking 50 million!

Breaking 80 million!

Breaking 100 million...

As time goes by, the box office continues to grow. After the box office exceeded 100 million, Bernard's Fatty Yu finally couldn't contain his excitement and called Jiang Peian out for a celebration banquet!

Even before the banquet to celebrate "Painted Skin"'s box office hit over 100 million, it was already known to the world as Fatty Marketing.

There is no way, Bernard finally got the limelight this time, no matter what, he must show his face...

"Director Jiang, you usually act like you're joking when the box office exceeds 100 million, but this is our first time as Bernard, so we must celebrate.

In the past, other people's movies have exceeded 100 million in box office in our theaters. Today, our own movies have finally exceeded 100 million in our own theaters.

Do you think I can handle such a big thing? "

Fatty Yu begged on the phone.

After hearing about Fatty Yu's misfortune, Jiang Pei'an had no choice but to agree to attend the celebration banquet for "Painted Skin" when the box office exceeded 100 million... (End of Chapter)