new kung fu king

Chapter 267 gonna fly now
Bill Conti is a very energetic little old man, well dressed and clean-shaven. It is hard to imagine that a 60-year-old composer can still maintain such a gentleman's demeanor. When he appeared in front of Wang Xiaohu, he was a little dazed. Yes, he showed an extremely strong sense of curiosity about this unknown young oriental director.

At this time, Bill Conti has not yet become one of the three famous conductors in the United States. In fact, if the historical development is followed, he actually emerged in the American music scene in 76, that is, in the soundtrack of the "Rocky" episode.

"Guys, take a half-hour break." Wang Xiaohu arranged for a full-time break, and then turned to greet Bill Kandy: "Hello, Bill, to use our Chinese words to describe you, you are very energetic and delicious."

"Thank you for your compliment." Although Bill Kandy couldn't understand Wang Xiaohu's last words, he still showed a good reason, shook hands with Wang Xiaohu enthusiastically and said, "I heard that you want to take care of my business, right? "

"Yes. I have always admired your works. This time I need your full support in my Hollywood directorial debut. Bill, let's go to the office and talk." After arriving at the office, Wang Xiaohu took out his own composition The track "gonna-fly-now" passed it over and said: "This is a song that I thought of in my spare time. Some parts are not very mature yet. I need you to help me improve things in the later stage. Of course, you don't need to worry about the reward. I will Pay you in full."

Bill Conti took out his reading glasses from his coat pocket, lowered his head, and carefully reviewed the piece of "gonna-fly-now". After a long time, he frowned and said, "Young sir, I'm sorry to say , I can't figure out the piece you composed, to be precise, I don't know what it means, I don't know what kind of artistic conception you want to express."

"Uh, it was my mistake." Wang Xiaohu smiled awkwardly. Only then did he realize that there is an essential difference in composing music between the East and the West. What's more, Wang Xiaohu's current composition is a bit stuttering, so he immediately explained the story of "Rocky" in detail. I said it again, and then added: "Bill, you can do whatever you want with the rest of the place, but the music of Rocky's running is the most important place. I hope the rhythm of the track "gonna-fly-now" must be There is a step-by-step excitement!"

"When Rocky first jogged in the morning light on the streets of Philadelphia's slums, the music I wanted was the faint sound of the trumpet that symbolized the morning light. Yes, it was the sound of the trumpet. I needed a very good trumpeter. Then there are the dull and depressing repeating horns and the mysterious piano melody."

When Wang Xiaohu said this, he showed a somewhat excited expression. In fact, the song "gonna-fly-now" kept echoing in his mind, and he told Bill Conti while thinking about it.

"Immediately, the piano played a variation of the main theme. After a lyrical piano melody, the depressive trumpet sounded again, in sharp contrast to the piano melody. The depressive and mysterious main theme as the background can be understood as a symbol of the story of the film. The background, that is, the living environment of the slums in Philadelphia and the poor living conditions of Rocky." Wang Xiaohu spread his hands: "The main melody of the piano can be understood as a symbol of Rocky's tenacious struggle spirit! Through the comparison of the two melodies of music, It brings out the complex social background of the film and the psychological changes before and after Rocky!"

"Young man, I think, I can probably understand the melody you want to express at this time!" Bill Kandy opened his eyes. In fact, he had been closing his eyes just now to search for inspiration until Wang Xiaohu had all the requirements and what he wanted to express. After the things were explained, he found the feeling of need from the crappy composition in front of him. "Yeah, I'm halfway to expressing what you want now, oh god, I'm getting itchy now, I need a piano, I'm going to play this piece!"

Bill Conti excitedly stood up from the sofa and said, "I need to excuse you, I hope it won't be rude."

"Of course, if you like it." Wang Xiaohu smiled and looked at the little old man's inspiration blowout, very cute.

"Thank you young man, you let me regain the motivation to create, and I'm going to decide on this song." Bill Kandy held the piece of paper and said as if he had found a treasure: "As for the trumpeter you mentioned, I I think I've got a clear choice, Mena Ferguson, that's him, haha, I think he's more interested in this cheerful track than I am! Sorry, I have to leave now."

Bill Conti left, leaving a promise when he left: "gonna-fly-now" will be perfected within a week, and the sample will be presented to Wang Xiaohu for review.After finishing all these, Wang Xiaohu felt refreshed, and was full of energy to plan the shooting of the next scene.

The recording method of "Rocky" is to record as you shoot, because the actors in Hollywood are a little better than those in Hong Kong. They will carefully study the script and meticulously follow the dialogue in the script to carry out simultaneous shooting, so this It reduced a lot of time and steps for Wang Xiaohu's post-production.

On the last day of 1972, the filming crew of "Rocky" welcomed a large number of local media reporters, and all the shooting plans were delayed at once. This made Wang Xiaohu very angry. He stood in front of the camera and kept shaking his hands, wishing he could All the reporters swarming in front of them were crushed to death one by one.

"Ah Hu, don't be angry, I don't think these reporters will come here for no reason." Seeing her husband sulking, Zhao Yazhi comforted her with some worry.

Wang Xiaohu patted her little hand and said, "Don't worry, I can control my anger. It's just that their sudden attack caught me by surprise. God knows if this is a new trick played by that guy Goros."

In fact, Wang Xiaohu really wronged Gao Luosi this time, because the local reporters in Philadelphia received a big news, but now who has a channel to confirm the authenticity of this big news, they all behaved obediently before Wang Xiaohu agreed to interview surrounded the outside of the studio, as if waiting for some important big shot.

This strange confrontation lasted for about half an hour, and finally, those reporters who annoyed Wang Xiaohu suddenly rushed in a certain direction, "Huh? So they were sitting around on our set, these Philadelphia reporters really It's not kind." While Wang Xiaohu was muttering, he saw several familiar faces rushing towards the entrance of the studio.

The one walking in the front is Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee, wearing a red down jacket and black sunglasses, was answering questions from the reporters. Beside him were Huang Chunliang, Xiao Qilin, Winterdur, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Wang Xiaohu, who had only seen photos but never seen it in reality. The most famous person-Kimura Takeyuki, the successor of Jeet Kune Do.

"Hey, Xiaohu, are you still used to being here?" Bruce Lee waved his hand to greet him from a long distance away.

"Ha, brother Xiaolong, how did you come all the way to a place like Philadelphia?" Wang Xiaohu ran over with a smile. The two of them were like old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time. The etiquette is to hug each other tightly first, and then beat each other's chests.

"Can't I come to visit the class?" Bruce Lee is very proud now. In fact, Wang Xiaohu can fully understand that kind of complacency. Bruce Lee has traveled to Hong Kong and the United States many times this year, and he has never been more excited than this time. Even more energetic than this time, the English version of "Enter the Dragon" will be released nationwide in the United States. How can he be absent who is looking forward to returning to Hollywood? "I heard from Winterdur that you might miss the premiere tomorrow."

"Yes, now the filming is entering the most critical moment, you know that I have to save every sum of money for Xiehe Company." Wang Xiaohu nodded, then smiled and sarcastically said to him: "If I were a shopkeeper like you, I would definitely Will join in the fun."

"Okay, but it's always a pity that you missed such a grand ceremony." Bruce Lee put his hands on his shoulders and said, "I know you are focusing on the battlefield in Hong Kong, and I hope you won't miss the premiere at the end of the year. "

"Of course, I'm speeding up the progress of the shooting, so I can enter the post-production before the Spring Festival. I believe it will be done in less than a week." Wang Xiaohu sighed, the long-term pressure of shooting made his face a little tired . "How is the post-production of the Mandarin version of "Enter the Dragon" going?"

"It has been fully completed, hehe, Heping and the others have now made the trailer, and they are currently promoting it in theaters in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Oh, and TVB under Run Run Shaw is also helping us to promote it. Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner according to your plan." Bruce Lee raised his eyebrows after speaking.

"That's good!" Wang Xiaohu nodded, letting everyone into the office. As for the so-called interview work, it was directly changed to two hours later.

"Oh, I almost forgot to introduce you. This is Takeyuki Kimura, your elder brother." After entering the room, Bruce Lee introduced.

The current Kimura Takezhi is not too old, at least much younger than the white-bearded old man in Wang Xiaohu's memory. He went up and shook Kimura's hand and said, "I have heard Brother Xiaolong mention you many times. Hehe, I finally saw a real person today." "Among all Bruce Lee's apprentices, Takeyuki Kimura is definitely the most low-key person. He has never been arrogant and domineering just because he is Bruce Lee's apprentice. After Bruce Lee's death, he directly opened a small supermarket in Los Angeles to make ends meet. Although he is Japanese, he is one of the few Japanese that Wang Xiaohu admires.

"Xiaohu, it's also good for you. Now you are a celebrity in our Jeet Kune Do school. I have watched several videos you and Master made. They are wonderful! Even Jabbar praised your kung fu." Takeyuki Kimura said humbly: "Compared to your great contribution to Jeet Kune Do, those of us who are seniors are doing nothing."

"You are the best apprentices in my eyes!" Bruce Lee laughed heartily. The fact that the four masters and apprentices could meet in this dilapidated office in Philadelphia was indeed a grand event in Jeet Kune Do.

"I went to see Mirror Sea a few days ago. As you said, he is leaving soon. I just received a call this morning." Bruce Lee suddenly looked gloomy, and spread his hands and said, "After attending the premiere tomorrow , I have to rush to attend the sea burial."

　I recommend Brother Pony's lovely new book "Adventure King": the ancient "ghost ship", the magician's inheritance and treasures, and the strange and thrilling adventure journey. Robbie, the future king of adventurers, the scariest magician in history, is fighting for his dreams!
　　书号 ： 1964085
　　Pen name: The Grassing Horse
　　


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