Young people with light music will not encounter lonely rock music

"...?"

The man on the other end of the phone frowned.

Such differential treatment...why do I feel as if I am being looked down upon?

Chapter 262 Proposition Composition

As a genius in the animation music industry, Maezawa has always had his own pride.

The project he was managing was suddenly forced into a project by the Governor. If he said he didn't have any opinions in his heart, it would be an absolute lie.

Especially when the other party is a popular band formed by some talented high school students.

The producers of animation music are purely behind-the-scenes work, which is different from the performance in front of the audience. Strength is definitely the first criterion.

Although Maezawa didn't have an in-depth understanding of the band's field, at the very least, he knew that there were often guys who were forced to become famous by capital packaging simply to attract popularity. This kind of thing was something he knew.

Genius high school students and so on... This world is not a two-dimensional world. Beings who can make a blockbuster appearance are very rare.

Musical ability takes time to accumulate. It is almost impossible to become a genius at the age of a high school student unless the person has received training and accumulated experience since childhood.

All the composers he has seen who he considers to be geniuses, even the youngest ones, graduated with honors after studying at the Conservatory of Music.

If you are just a performer or singer, it is more feasible for you to be a high school student and have the ability to become a genius.

But the reason why the band is called a genius is not due to their performance and singing ability, but to their excellent creation.

Therefore, Sawano was curious.

What kind of high school student can be called a genius in composing music?

If the other party really has this strength, even if he is forced in by the governor, he will naturally treat everyone equally and treat each other as equals.

But...if the other party is just a showman with no strength at all, and he comes to his service just for gold plating and fame, then Sawano will definitely choose to replace him even if he disobeys the governor's order.

Therefore, this is not just a meeting with Kotobuki Hikari, but an inspection.

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Today is New Year, but it is still very lively at noon in broad daylight.

Even the room was reserved by Maezawa in advance.

It's still very luxurious for office workers to take a break on the New Year's Day holiday, especially in a profession like Maezawa's that requires dealing with others. In the past, as a behind-the-scenes worker like a music producer, he was still pretty busy after work and on statutory holidays. Leisurely.

Since taking on the position of band manager, Maezawa has realized that from now on, his vacation will disappear and never come back.

Because it is a holiday, customers often have time, so it is easier than this time to ask someone out. Even if today is the New Year, for people who live alone, it is no different from an ordinary weekend.

In fact, you can see other people entertaining customers in the izakaya.

"Sorry! I'm late!"

Kotobuki Hikaru opened the door of the box and apologized when he came up.

Kotobuki Mitsuru was speechless about Maezawa dragging the genius Mr. Sawano to an izakaya where ordinary people gathered.

It’s not that he simply hates izakayas. Kotobuki Hikaru had the experience of going to izakayas with the band members before, although he was dragged here by Ijichi Hoshika and Hiroi Kiuri.

He simply felt that entertaining such an important guest was a bit careless in a place like this.

"Oh, your boy is finally here. It really made us wait."

After pushing open the door of the box, the sight in front of him shocked Kotobukiko.

... Weird, so weird.

What came into view were two men with their arms around each other, raising their sake glasses and preparing to clink them together.

One of the people who greeted me when he saw me was naturally Mr. Maezawa, the manager of the band that ended.

And the other person I don’t know should be Mr. Sawano who I’m going to meet today.

"Kotobuki-kun, do you want a drink too?"

Maezawa asked a little drunkenly.

"I'm not old enough to drink yet..."

Kotobuki Hikaru took off her shoes and reached a position where the two of them were facing each other with their arms around each other.

Even if he could forget such an important thing, Mr. Maezawa is definitely hopelessly stupid.

"Oh... I forgot about this... Really, it's not because Kotobuki-kun doesn't look like a high school student at all."

There were many snacks on the table, as well as a large bottle of sake that Hiroi Kikuri bought when he improved his life.

The small plate of appetizers was barely touched, but one-third of the sake was gone.

"Sawano-kun, let me introduce you. This is the genius high school student, the composer who ended the band. He is a arrogant and impolite boy, Kotobuki Hikari."

When he first heard that the person he wanted to meet was the composer who ended the band, Kotobuki Mitsuru asked if he wanted to call Yamada Ryo.

But Mr. Maezawa said that what Sawano wanted to meet was not the composer responsible for the band’s album, but the guy who had previously composed the title song for the cartoon.

That is myself.

"This is the first time we meet, Mr. Sawano. I am the keyboardist and composer of the ending band. Please give me your advice on future work."

Kotobuki Mitsuru glared at Maezawa.

What is this guy talking about...

A arrogant and impolite boy?

But obviously Sawano didn't take Maezawa's words seriously, he just took it as a joke.

"I have long admired you, my name is Sawano Hiroyuki. Please give me your advice, Kotobuki-kun."

Sawano maintained an expression as if he wanted to read Kotobuki Hikari's mind and spoke, then stretched out his hand and the two shook hands.

Sawano's overall impression of Kotobuki was somewhat similar to Maezawa's.

They all look relatively free and easy, with stubble remaining on their faces, and a bit old-fashioned.

"I should be the one who said that I have admired Mr. Sawano for a long time. To be honest, now that I have met Mr. Sawano, I feel a little down to earth. It turns out that our band is really going to work with Mr. Sawano... .”

"That's ridiculous. The current band "The End" is very famous in the industry. They have just debuted and have achieved such results, especially for composing. You are also called a genius."

Sawano didn't really like the title of genius.

He is also called a genius by others, so he can understand.

Once he was given such a name, it was as if all his hard work had been lightly denied, and Quan was treated as if he simply relied on his talent.

If you achieve greater achievements in the future, you will be said, "Ah... you are indeed a genius."

But if your performance drops slightly and is not recognized by everyone, your efforts will also be denied and your talents will be wasted.

However, relying on current efforts, Sawano has not been said to have exhausted his talent.

"I also bought your band's album. For the band's first album, the quality of most of the songs is remarkable. The quality is very good."

Sawano continued.

"Hey...Mr. Sawano also bought our album? Thank you very much!"

Kotobuki Hikari maintained a respectful posture, put on a smile and spoke.

It's just a business exchange.

"Your band's album has sold more than 4 copies. You know, it's been less than a week since the release date. According to my experience, the sales volume exceeded [-] in the first week and [-] in the first month. It’s also very possible.”

When it comes to the band's album, it naturally comes to Mr. Maezawa's area of ​​expertise. He patted his chest and spoke as if he was convinced.

"It's not surprising that an album of this quality... has sales like this."

Hiroyuki Sawano nodded, but the next moment he changed the subject.

“However, there are also some issues that cannot be ignored.”

"Eh......"

Kotobukimitsu was suddenly stunned.

Mr. Maezawa did not help Kotobuki to refute these words. Instead, he looked at Sawano with interest, waiting for his next words.

That said, the problem is real.

"What kind of problem is it...Please give me Mr. Sawano's advice." Kotobuki Mitsuru said respectfully.

"If you take out the singles of the songs you have made, the quality of almost every song can reach the quality of the album's title track. Even if you take the singles apart and make a single CD separately, they will be Fans buy into it.”

"However, albums are different from singles. Each album has a different theme, and the songs in the album should fit the theme no matter what."

"I think your album is actually just stuffing all the songs you have played since your debut. This is also very common for newcomers who are just starting out and lack music. Even those popular veteran bands have just debuted. I often do this when I’m doing it.”

"However, the styles of the songs in the same album have changed too much, so there will be a sense of fragmentation that is hard to ignore. This feeling is strongest when played continuously."

The more Kotobuki Hikaru listened, the more he shed a cold sweat.

These problems are really difficult to ignore, and they are indeed real and cannot protect food.

"That's right... Mr. Sawano really hit the nail on the head."

"However, there is no need to pay too much attention, Kotobuki-kun. Just like Mr. Sawano said just now, this is very common for bands that have just debuted." Seeing Kotobuki Mitsuru's disappointed look, Maezawa felt a little bit I couldn't stand it anymore, so I pretended to be relaxed and comforted.

After all, the situation at that time simply could not support them directly composing music for the album.

"So...if it's a composition based on the theme of the album, Kotobuki-kun, this album can't be said to be perfect."

"Yes...Thank you Mr. Sawano for your advice."

Feeling disappointed, Qinbukiguang felt like he was enlightened, and seemed to understand a lot of things.

"And the next task we have to face is a proposition composition that must be completely consistent with the theme of the animation and must not go off topic."

The man changed the subject and guided the topic to today's topic.

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The production of animated songs is still very different from the production of band albums.

Kotobuki Hikaru, who has never been exposed to this aspect of business, naturally knows little about it.

To be honest, I was quite nervous to be criticized so harshly.

Seeing Kotobuki Hikaru's nervous look, Sawano, who had been looking serious just now, instantly put down his heavy expression.

"It doesn't matter, everyone has their first time. When I first participated in the production of animated songs, I was like a headless fly. I was much worse than you at that time."

"Mr. Sawano..."

"Actually, I doubted you at the beginning. After all, the members of the ending band are all high school students, and the school is not an art college. It is incredible to be able to create such a song. Therefore, I also thought that you may not be the original creators. idea.”

"Really, Sawano-kun, it's too hurtful for you to speak so bluntly. Kotobuki-kun might even cry when he hears it."

Maezawa joked to ease the suddenly tense atmosphere.

"Mr. Sawano, this is the first time someone has said this to me in person..."

Have you had it before?

what......

When the paparazzi fabricated fake news about the band's ending, that guy seemed to have doubts in the report.

"However, after I bought your album and listened to it, these doubts were dispelled."

"Eh..." Kotobuki Mitsuru made a surprised sound. "Why?"

"Because... I haven't heard any songs similar to your album, so I can be sure that this is definitely not a ghostwriter. If there is a ghostwriter who can write a song of this quality, he will definitely be very famous. To that extent I can definitely guess it with my butt."

"That's really ridiculous, Mr. Sawano."

Kotobuki Mitsuru touched his head in embarrassment.

"Anyway, come on, young man, please give me some advice when you work. If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time. What kind of music will you make? I am very curious now, and I also want to take a closer look. What kind of music can such a genius do? How do you write the music?”

"Really... I'm so nervous to be on the same stage with Mr. Sawano. If we make any mistakes, please point them out immediately."

It feels like... Mr. Sawano is surprisingly easy to get along with?