Start with a pop song

Chapter 18 The Spreader of Music

She really felt sorry for Song.

In her eyes, how could this be considered a small thing?
As far as she could remember, it seemed that only the older generation of artists, the top superstars, could sing demos to such an effect.

After all, this is just a preliminary presentation of the song.

Although Song Dao's arrangement is very complete, some mixing and special effects are not added.

Among the new singers active in the music scene today, she has never seen anyone who can sing a demo to such an effect.

I feel that after a little post-production, it can be uploaded directly to the music platform and start charging.

Yan Yu looked at Song Dao and said, "I'm not being nosy, but I feel like no one can perform better than you!"

If she had seen the lyrics and music before Song Dao sang it, she would have simply thought that it was a good song and it would be a pity if she didn't sing it.

Especially in terms of level, it is higher than "seeing through".

But now, it is no longer a question of whether it is a pity or not, but in her mind, no one can perform better than Song Dao.

In fact, Song Dao was somewhat hesitant.

There's nothing wrong with him singing a song totally unsuitable for him, "Always So Quiet", but he gave it to Kong Xi to sing and he happily collected the money behind the scenes.

But he also liked this song.

Especially, although his current songs are not bad, they are definitely not comparable to the hits of former top star Zhang Yu.

But think about it and forget it.

There are so many good songs!
It can't be that every time a song comes out, he keeps one, right?

It's not like he hasn't thought about the future.

Following the tasks issued by the system, cultivating relevant singers in this world, and passing on the beautiful notes from the earth also meets his psychological expectations.

Without going into anything too fancy, he really hopes that in the future he will have a group of superstars and top stars working for him.

It’s pretty cool to be the godfather of music.

This is the difference between “I am awesome” and “I am awesome with you but I am even more awesome”.

As for himself, at his current age and status, he should actually proceed step by step, moving up from the bottom to the top little by little.

This way you will be more down-to-earth and less likely to fall.

To avoid being like Lin Fei, who got off to a great start and quickly became famous, not only blocking the way of others but also causing envy.

Later, because of a small incident, it collapsed overnight.

The pen name used for creation can be used to throw bombs out at the beginning, so it is necessary to use a pen name instead of his real name.

He just needs to take one step at a time.

“I want to write more songs while I’m feeling creative and then find different people to collaborate with.”

He looked at Yan Yu and said, "And I may not be the best performer of this song."

Yan Yu did not comment on this. In her opinion, Song Dao's singing skills, voice, and control of emotions are all first-class!
Among his peers of this era, he is definitely at the top.

Even in that era when gods were fighting each other, his creative ability and singing skills would still have a place!
This song is performed in an extremely infectious way.

She could even imagine how many people would burst into tears like she did after this version was released.

What will those people in the mainstream music circle say then?
Although she has a good relationship with Kong Xi, in her opinion, Kong Xi and Song Dao in front of her are completely not on the same level.

I don’t know why I didn’t become famous in the past few years.

Is it because you have always been a bootlicker?
Ok, that's ok...

"Oh right..." Song Dao suddenly remembered something, "Ask senior about a man named Hu Wei, who also graduated from CAFM. Do you know him?"

Yan Yu was stunned for a moment, then blurted out: "Him? What's wrong? He is a senior who is two years older than me, a talented student at the Central Conservatory of Music. We even formed a band together. He is a very honest person..."

After a pause, she looked at Song Dao and said, "You don't want to sing this song to him, do you? He would be very lucky!"

With preconceived ideas, Yan Yu really didn't think that this song would have a better effect if it was given to Hu Wei to sing.

This is obviously a song that promotes someone. It doesn't matter who sings it, who will become popular, but it won't make much difference.

Song Dao smiled and said, "I have just heard some things about him. As for who he will sing for, we will talk about it later."

"Well, you've made up your mind, this song will definitely be a hit!" Yan Yu said, looking at his phone, and said in surprise, "Is it already past one o'clock? Let's eat first and then record that song in the afternoon."

……

Then the two of them ordered two takeouts at random, and while waiting, Yan Yu took the initiative to talk about Hu Wei.

“The Central Conservatory of Music is similar to other art schools.”

“Everyone wants to be famous.”

"Pure campus romance is too fragile in the face of fame and fortune."

"Hu Wei and his girlfriend were a perfect couple that everyone envied in school. The man was handsome and the woman was beautiful. Unfortunately, everything changed after they left school."

"It is too common for ideals to be defeated by reality."

Song Dao already had a general understanding of Hu Wei's story.

He nodded and said, "A poor couple has many sorrows, and their hearts change easily..."

"what?"

Yan Yu looked at Song Dao with some surprise.

What she actually wanted to ask was, you didn't create this song based on Hu Wei's experience, and then wanted to give it to him to sing, right?
Because according to the lyrics, it does fit Hu Wei's experience better.

The junior and his ex-girlfriend, it is more appropriate to see through love and see through you...

As a result, I was interrupted by a line from the Song Dynasty: "A poor couple is sad about everything, and their hearts change easily." Why is this person like this?

He is obviously very low-key, but he can speak eloquently and stir people's hearts.

This is the thing that a literary young woman like her can't stand the most.

Song Dao felt a little regretful as soon as he opened his mouth.

The world began to split from the Three Kingdoms period, and naturally there were no two talented poets like Yuan Zhen and Nalan Xingde.

He didn't explain and changed the subject, "Senior, can you help me draw up a contract template? I plan to keep it for future use. It's the kind of contract between a songwriter and a singer. Just follow the rules for newcomers, 80% to 20%."

Whether to give it to Hu Wei is another matter, but it just so happens that there is a tool in front of me, so it would be a waste if I don’t use it.

It's 50-50 with Kong Xi, because Kong Xi is already famous.

He also needs to open up the situation.

Besides, when the film and television producer commissioned Kong Xi to sing a song, it was because of her fame and popularity, not who wrote the lyrics and music.

But in the future, when he looks for someone to cooperate with, he must firmly grasp the initiative. Even if the other party is a senior who has been famous for a long time, he must take the lion's share of the profits.

If you want to cooperate, cooperate; if you don’t, get out.

After all, the system still has to take half of his earnings after tax.

It's not much more money in the end.

With a song that can make someone famous, he is not afraid of not finding a suitable partner.

Yan Yu: “…”

I was forcibly pulled out of that sentimentality in an instant.

She blinked her peach blossom eyes and looked at Song Dao with some dissatisfaction.

My junior is quite dark!

Looking at that handsome face, I felt that such a talented young man could actually be so clear-headed when it comes to interests!

There’s nothing wrong with that either!

Yes, be sober!

Many people who engage in art clearly desire fame, wealth and status deep down in their hearts, but they insist on pretending to be indifferent.

He seems to be disdainful of talking about fame and fortune.

But if they are really affected, they will slap you in the face on the spot.

It’s better to have a junior like this!
real!

It should be that he was trained by his ex-girlfriend.

"Okay, I'll prepare it for you right away!" Yan Yu got up quickly and went to the computer, starting to modify the contract.

For her, it was just a piece of cake.

But for Song Dao, having the help of his senior student not only saves trouble but also keeps it confidential.

Otherwise you have to buy a printer yourself.

There isn't much food left, we have to survive.

Following Song Dao's instructions, the contract was quickly completed.

After watching it, he expressed his satisfaction.

He holds the copyright to the song and has authorized the performer to use it for fifteen years.

During these fifteen years, Song Dao took 80% of the profits generated by this song, and the other party took 20%.

It’s definitely a top producer signing a contract with a new artist.

If it were before, Yan Yu would definitely find it ridiculous.

But now I think it’s not impossible.

With my junior's talent, as long as he keeps up his performance, he will definitely create a storm in this dull music scene.

Recreate the glory of those gold medal songwriters of the past.

——If you think it’s too expensive, don’t come to me!

However, it is not impossible to continue to be an independent musician, but it will cause many problems.

There is no rush now. I will find time to talk to him later.

After lunch, the two took a short break and went to the recording studio on the second floor again.

Started recording the second song of the day - Sad City.

Although Yan Yu was not as amazed as "A Person's Endless Time", he could immediately tell that this was a song in the same vein as "Seeing Through Love, Seeing Through You"!

Song Dao’s singing is still on point, and his voice perfectly interprets the painful experience and self-struggle of a man who has been betrayed in love.

At this point, Yan Yu was basically certain that this tall and handsome boy in front of him had a treasure hidden in his head!
He is an all-round songwriter!
It can both praise women and kill men!
"I have heard many creative stories of senior musicians in the past. It is said that when Mr. Li Zong wrote the classic love song "Sad Feelings", he wrote the song on a napkin in a restaurant while listening to the story of the singer. After he finished listening to the story, the song was also written."

During the break in the recording, Yan Yu chatted with Song Dao and said with a smile: "I was shocked at the time, but it also felt a bit unrealistic. It was not until I met you that I realized there are really geniuses in this world!"

Song Dao felt a little embarrassed by the praise, and thought to himself that it was all thanks to the system, he didn't have that ability and dared not take credit for it.

If there was no system, and he traveled through time, on the premise of mastering professional music knowledge, even if his memory did not become blurred, he would probably only be able to write a few dozen songs at most.

But it still wasn't his.

So I'm not a genius, I'm just a disseminator of music.

(End of this chapter)