Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 549: I can try Chinese style rap
"We come and go in a hurry, and we wish we could meet again... Love comes in a hurry, hate comes in a hurry, everything goes with the wind... Laugh wildly, sigh deeply, live a happy life, live a sad life, who will share life and death with me..."

With the same arrangement of putting the chorus before the song, and with the support of the national music team, Ruan Ping's version, compared with Bian Lang's, gives people the feeling that it clearly sings out all the love, hatred, and vengeance in the world.

Especially with the assistance of two leading folk music performers, Jiang Zhuzhi and Tang Qiao, the song has a stronger Chinese style and reaches a wider audience.

Looking at the praises in the comment section, Director Geng Rong smiled with mixed feelings.

What makes me happy is that the song I chose became popular first, which will be of great help to the subsequent promotion of the movie.

The worry is that if this song becomes extremely popular due to the Spring Festival Gala, then when the movie is released, the pressure on its reputation will come.

But these are all later stories. What we need to do now is to leave some traces so that the audience will suddenly realize the truth when the movie is promoted later.

The song's final reputation among the audience was just as Ruan had expected. The performance of folk music, especially the rock-splitting skills of the pipa fairy Jiang Zhuzhi, really raised the audience's enthusiasm for national musical instruments.

After all, the general audience's knowledge of the pipa instrument is still limited to traditional repertoires.

No matter how classic a song is, you will get aesthetically fatigued after listening to it too many times, and its presence will be greatly weakened over time.

The appearance of "Swords Like Dreams" can be said to be the best fusion of pipa and modern music in recent years. Many audiences who are influenced by stereotypes will exclaim when they hear this: "I didn't know that pipa can be played like this?"

This provides more ideas and feasibility for many people who are learning or playing the pipa.

In fact, cross-border performances of domestic traditional musical instruments are not uncommon, whether on the original Earth or on the Blue Water Planet.

Especially those international students studying abroad, they often play some non-traditional music with traditional instruments such as pipa and guzheng on the streets of foreign countries.

But unfortunately, there is no role model who can step forward to direct the traffic and allow these people with ideas and persistence to be seen by more people.

Therefore, the output of CCTV Spring Festival Gala this time is not just a performance of a song, but also an attempt to awaken the people to a new understanding of traditional folk instruments.

What could be better than the combination of the Spring Festival Gala, which has a very high national popularity, Jiang Zhuzhi, who is very professional, and Bian Lang, who is a very talked-about person?
Looking at the various exclamations in the comments, as well as the many questions such as "Is the pipa difficult to learn? How long does it take to reach this level?" Director Ha Wu felt that the effect of this song on the Spring Festival Gala met expectations.

With this beginning, CCTV Spring Festival Gala will be able to cooperate more with Rolling Stone Music in the field of folk music in the future.

Due to some procedural reasons, we had to go through a detour and be selected by other provincial TV stations this year. Now that we have the results as a basis, we can discuss cooperation directly with Rolling Stone Music next year.

The statistics from the second day also proved this!
In the poll for the most popular programs of this year's Spring Festival Gala, "Swords Like Dreams" was ranked in the top 5 without any surprise, "Good Luck Comes" ranked 3rd, and the first place was a skit reflecting current hot phenomena.

Bian Lang felt that if he wanted to break through the achievements of the Spring Festival Gala, he would need to come up with a super-powerful combination like Teacher Li Guyi and "Unforgettable Tonight" to surpass it.

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After watching the performance of "Swords Like Dreams", Bian Lang and his family went to set off fireworks with Olaf.

Standing by the Dianchi Lake and looking at the night view of the lake and the beautiful fireworks that never ceased around it, Olaf made a decision: "Wave, I plan to buy a house here and be your neighbor..."

"Okay, actually it's not too far from the school by car..."

"By the way, what are your expectations for the release of YWSY tomorrow?"

Bian Lang knew that Olaf usually wouldn't ask such boring questions, so there must be other reasons behind this: "What's your opinion?"

"Mis Chen sent me a message just now, and I also communicated with Zi Yang. If you agree, I think we can postpone the release of this song? If we release it hastily like this, we all feel a little sorry for this song!"

Bian Lang gave the answer without much hesitation: "Okay, let's put it aside for now!"

The purpose of recording this song at that time was to create a legendary commemoration for the opening of the new recording studio. As for when to release it, it is not really important.

Since everyone thinks it's inappropriate, it's okay to put it aside.

After all, the current Rolling Stones have no shortage of works and achievements. The most important goal this year is to consolidate the music festival label and open the school first. Only then can Bian Lang continue to find suitable tool people and slowly realize the grand plan of the original Earth Music Universe.

When the clock struck midnight, Bian Lang's life on the Blue Water Planet crossed from the Year of the Rabbit to the Year of the Dragon. He hoped that in this year when the Chinese totem is used as the zodiac sign, both he and the Rolling Stones can get better and better!

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Early in the morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year, after the merchants who opened shops on the street lit the first firecrackers of the new year, Li Linqing's singing, with the beautiful meaning of "Good Luck Comes", opened up a bright prospect for the new year for them.

Bian Lang had originally planned to go to Ant Nest to wish Dong Youbian and his family a happy new year, but because Chen Shuting brought her family to wish them a happy new year, he had to change the time.

After visiting Bian Lang's villa, the Chen family decided to go to the sales office. Unexpectedly, Chen Shuting called the deputy director of sales from the sales center.

Without much haggling, Dianhai directly gave up 8 points, and the Chen family happily paid the deposit and prepared to buy the building next door and become neighbors with the Bian family.

Before the sales vice president left, Bian Lang said, "What's the situation with these buildings around here? I have a foreign friend who wants to move in with us..."

"Teacher Bian, after you bought the house last year, Mr. He told us not to promote the nearby buildings for the time being..."

"Thank you, Mr. He, for me. I'll contact you when my friend has time..."

After everyone left, Bian Lang said to Chen Shuting, "What they said is too clever. Why do I feel like I'm walking on cotton and can't get off?"

"Yes, they say they want you to feel like their most distinguished customer, but in reality they are just trying to maximize their profits! If this becomes a celebrity neighborhood because of you, then the extra money they make won't just be from the few points they give us. But this isn't a bad thing, it's good for both of us to get what we need!"

Chen Shuting was joking when she said this, but within two years, her words became a reality.

Dong Youbian's family was not dissatisfied with Bian Lang's change of itinerary. Comrade Dong also followed his family's plan and went out to play with Lao Luo's family on the second day of the New Year. They did not return to Chuncheng until the fifth day.

Along the way, listening to the song "Good Luck Comes" playing all over the streets, Dong Shuxian couldn't stop sighing: "Bian Lang's dominance in the Spring Festival season is too strong!"

It is indeed as he said, this is not just the case in Yunnan Province, but basically the same situation across the country.

In Northeast China, Ershiermeigui was pestered by enthusiastic fans to sing a Errenzhuan version of the song at a performance in their hometown on the third day of the Chinese New Year. Then the Yangko BGM in their area was updated.

There are also places like Guangdong Province, Lanzhou, etc. where the Rolling Stones musicians return home for the New Year, and the New Year BGM during this period is dominated by the Rolling Stones.

After Dong Youbian returned to Huichuncheng, he tenderly told Bian Lang about his thoughts that night.

Bian Lang didn't think much about it and immediately expressed his support, then asked Olaf to help find a school and teacher for her.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, after the Rolling Stones resumed work in full, preparations for the first Blueberry Music Festival began as scheduled.

According to the previous plan, Blueberry is positioned to be more diverse and younger, so rap, electronic and pop musicians will also be included in the artist management plan. In the field of rap and electronic music, the Rolling Stones have no internal resources and can only look for them outside. However, things are different now. As soon as the Rolling Stones release the news, various agents start to send artist information. There is no need for Lao Pan to go to BJ in person to build relationships and ask for help like the first Rolling Stones Music Festival.

Liu Ziyang, the director of the Blueberry Music Festival, just sat in the Rolling Stones' office and looked at the live materials.

Some were more direct and brought their artists directly to Chuncheng to find him.

Among them, Kou Yong was the most active. He came directly with two girls in shorts and a rapper.

If it was Pants, there would be no need for Kou Yong to bring him here personally, but because of the incident that happened to that quasi-first-line singer a few years ago, he felt it was necessary to come and meet Bian Lang, and by the way, pave the way for this rapper he was optimistic about.

There was nothing wrong with Kua Cha, as they had the songs sung by Bian Lang as a foundation. The only thing Liu Ziyang was worried about was that they had never performed on the big stage of a music festival and would be nervous when the performance started.

"Old Kou, the time is not far away. Why don't you leave them here with us and let them follow Jin Ma and the others to visit the scene more?"

Kou Yong and Liu Ziyang were old acquaintances, so they were not so cautious when talking: "Ziyang, why do your words sound so dangerous to me?"

"What's so dangerous about our custody here? There are agents following them. Can they be asked to do anything dangerous?" Liu Ziyang knew that Kou Yong had something else in mind, but he just wanted to play dumb.

"Zi Yang, you are a lesson for us. The two girls are doing well here with us now."

"Old Kou, what you said is wrong. I really didn't mean that. I just think that they are a little inexperienced and are afraid of being nervous on stage. The copyright of Bian Lang's songs is in the hands of the Rolling Stones. It's just a matter of Bian Lang's words to decide who to sing for." Liu Ziyang's words were true. In his opinion, it was not difficult to find a group like the Pants Group. If the timing and opportunity were right, Bian Lang could make one famous with just a few songs. There was really no need to control everything in his own hands.

The words made sense. Kou Yong thought about it and changed the subject, "There's a rapper coming with us this time. Can you take a look at him? Or introduce him to Bian Lang for training?"

Liu Ziyang looked at Kou Yong and asked in surprise, "Bian Lang doesn't study rap, so don't bother with that. Bian Lang didn't take that matter to heart at all, but You Bian... why don't you stay a few days and talk to her. I heard that she plans to go abroad for further studies in the second half of the year. You two are old friends, so maybe some of your words will be useful."

Kou Yong was also a smart man. When he heard this, he knew what he had to do.

"Okay, but I brought this rapper here, so you should help me take a look. I think he's quite interesting."

"Okay, let's do it later. I'll ask Lao Tan to arrange for him to go up the mountain and play one. Is that okay?"

"Well, let's take the pants with us."

"Well, let's go, Nan Feiyan, let's go have dinner... Bian Lang and Lao Pan are on the scene with the school's reviewers today, so they may not be able to come to dinner, so I'll treat you first..."

When they arrived at the Nanfeiyan main store, Kou Yong couldn't help but sigh as he watched the actors on stage performing the newly rehearsed version of "Dear Guests from Afar, Please Stay", "With Bian Lang's support, I'm afraid it won't be long before this store opens all over the country, right?"

"What, you want to join and open one in BJ? If you have the idea, then hurry up. I think there are already a lot of people eyeing you!"

If Liu Ziyang hadn't said it, Kou Yong would never have thought about it that way, but since Liu Ziyang pointed it out, he felt that it was something worth considering.

The two girls in Pants still didn't talk much. They would only answer when Liu Ziyang asked about music. The rest of the time they would just quietly eat rice noodles and watch performances.

However, the new face who plays rap named Helun was very active. When he was invited to the stage, he even gave an impromptu performance.

After listening to it, Liu Ziyang commented: "The rhythm is indeed very good, but his accent is a bit... Is it from Taiwan?"

"He's from Fujian Province. He was a finalist in a talent show last year. We signed him even though he had no background. He's a bit stubborn. He just wants to do Chinese style rap. But you know the environment in that circle. I admire him..."

In the years since Liu Ziyang graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music, he has dabbled in a wide range of music and can be considered an all-rounder. However, he is not interested in rap and does not know much about it, but he roughly knows that this circle is quite chaotic.

So he was even more puzzled: "Yeah, he doesn't want to join those labels that specialize in rap, so what does it mean to sign you?"

"I can't explain their terms, but it's just that they are ostracized!"

Liu Ziyang did not ask much about what happened later, and he was not in a position to make too many subjective judgments before listening to the work.

When we reached halfway up the mountain, Bian Lang and Lao Pan had already arrived.

With the rise of Bian Lang, Banshan has become a sacred place for Chinese niche music. Many people who are still pursuing their musical dreams have a dream of showing off their skills here and being noticed by the Rolling Stones.

Hei Lun was one of them, but he had also studied it and found that Bian Lang really didn’t have much experience in rap, so his interest in it gradually faded!
However, when I walked halfway up the mountain today, I was still shocked by the atmosphere here.

Someone is singing on the stage now. All the drinkers in the audience, regardless of their status, have stopped playing games such as rolling dice. Even when they are talking, their voices are low, showing the greatest respect for the musician performing on the stage.

Bian Lang, who was in the corner, was also listening very attentively, and occasionally communicating with Lao Pan. After Liu Ziyang and others passed by, he nodded and greeted them. After the people on the stage finished their performance and the music started playing, Bian Lang took the initiative to greet Kou Yong and others.

When Pan Jianhu heard that Kua Cha and Hei Lun would perform for Liu Ziyang to check, he laughed: "We really don't understand rap, so we can only rely on Ziyang."

Bian Lang didn't comment, because just like Lao Pan said, he had never studied or listened to rap in his two lifetimes.

There are probably only two or three songs that he can sing in full without thinking.

After the normal performance in Mid-Levels was over, it was the musicians' turn to improvise. Liu Ziyang had given notice in advance and asked Kua Cha to go up and sing first.

The two girls' fame in the folk music circle has risen a bit because of "Autumn Brew", so the response from the audience when they performed was quite good.

But it was different when Hei Lun was on stage. Because of Lao Tan's own preferences, there were basically no rappers who would come to play in Mid-Levels, so there was basically no audience for rap here. Watching him work hard on expressing his views on the stage, the audience said they didn't understand.

Bian Lang's judgment was the same as Liu Ziyang's: "The rhythm is good. Did he make the accompaniment himself or buy it?"

"I really don't know about this. Bian Lang, do you have any ideas?"

"He wants to do Chinese style rap, right? Then he'd better write the accompaniment himself. Otherwise, like today, the lyrics are okay, but with the accompaniment, it feels a bit disconnected."

Bian Lang doesn’t study rap, but he can still tell the basics of whether it’s good or bad.

"That's true. Rap, like rock, is an imported product, and it's been around for a shorter time. If you want to achieve the same level of integration as your Tang Dynasty album, you still have a long way to go!"

After Liu Ziyang finished speaking, Kou Yong thought of Liu Ziyang's previous comment that Bian Lang couldn't rap. He didn't know the situation, so he subconsciously thought that Liu Ziyang said that to help Bian Lang get out of trouble. Now that Bian Lang had opened the conversation, he tentatively asked, "Bian Lang, if you were to do it, how would you do it?"

Unexpectedly, before Bian Lang even opened his mouth, Lao Pan spoke first: "Come on, don't make it difficult for him. Do you really think Bian Lang can do anything?"

This is not to say that Lao Pan thinks Bian Lang is not good, but under the influence of the music contempt chain, leaving aside the issue of making money, these old rock singers simply look down on those who play rap.

But who would have thought that Bian Lang actually responded: "As for Chinese style rap, I can give it a try..."

Then a line of lyrics popped up in his mind: "What weapon? I like nunchaku the most because it is soft yet strong. I want to go to Songshan Mountain in Henan to learn Shaolin and Wudang..."

(End of this chapter)