Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 321 The orchestra's parents finally realized that the 10,000 yuan computer wasn't for writing papers.

Because there are already pearls and jade ahead.

The players' understanding is very simple and straightforward.

The content that Brother Can is in charge of is definitely top-notch. As for the gameplay, that depends on the production team, but the experience will definitely be uniquely enjoyable.

Although he is just a musician, most fans are not worried about Li Can's aesthetic sense and vision in "expression".

It might be easy to miss this once or twice, and it might also require a bit of luck.

But if it happens every time...

Then all I can say is that I trust Li Can's selection.

Li Can's consideration of integration in the creation of "Curse Blood Hunter" has caused quite a stir in the music industry.

Many producers specializing in film scores expressed their feelings after watching the performance of "Ludwig the Sword".

not simple!
It's common knowledge among producers in the industry.

I want to be a protagonist with a very high profile.

The first step is to do a good job as a supporting actor.

While "Ludwig the Sword" taken out of context doesn't quite capture the same impact and tension as when combined with the game's internal narrative, its completeness elevates the musical work itself to the status of a masterpiece.

It can be done when playing a supporting role.

Most producers can only highlight one aspect of a product's characteristics.

For example, if the character development is strong, the emotional atmosphere, scene narration, and aesthetic experience will be greatly compromised.

The emotional atmosphere was great, but other aspects were lacking.

These factors can all lead to reduced memory.

Music that can't be easily remembered is unlikely to become popular. Even if it does become popular, it's very likely because the game content gives it a deeper meaning, rather than the meaning of the music itself.

Therefore, creators will emphasize a particular aspect of a product or service based on the needs of the creator.

Only Li Can.

He chose to have it all.

Every note speaks to the essence, every chord shapes the texture, and every melody tells the story of a character's life.

A beautiful melody is very rare.

Such a seamless design doesn't require much talent, but the basic skills required are unimaginably demanding.

The choice of chords was determined by the influence of both the Kremlin and Victorian elements.

The transformation from beast to human being determined the structure of the music and the choice of modes and tones.

A large number of chaotic and disordered atonal musical elements are transformed into ordered tonal music.

This kind of thinking is something any composer can have, but very few can actually put it into practice.

Producers in the industry almost regard it as a textbook and study it repeatedly.

Upon learning that "Eternal Origin" was also launching a promotional campaign and that Li Can's next brand-new soundtrack would seamlessly follow, Li Can felt a sense of helplessness, as if his learning speed couldn't keep up with the speed of textbook publishing.

Catching up? Don't be ridiculous, we can't even keep up with all the studying.

I've just started learning from the junior high school textbook, and they've updated it to the doctoral version. Where can I even begin to reason with that?

Many producers were deeply affected.

Ma Tao is one of them.

As the head of Nanshan Music Studio, Ma Tao has taken on numerous music composition orders over the years.

He was even more numerous than Li Can, and more capable of rolling around than Li Can.

Over three years, they worked on eight independent outsourced music projects, each with hundreds of tracks. Among these projects were some that were involved in wildly popular games, and their works were still highly praised by players.

But this is the kind of music producer he is.

After carefully examining "Ludwig the Holy Sword," I began to question life and fell into deep thought.

Even work projects were temporarily suspended, and the focus shifted to analyzing musical forms and streamlining the production process.

The more I look at it, the more confused I get.

"How did he do that? How exactly did he manage to do it?"

Ma Tao's expression was full of confusion.

If it were simply because the level was too high to understand, Ma Tao wouldn't be so conflicted.

Not understanding it isn't the worst thing.

The most terrifying are people like Ma Tao.

He can see it, but he can't understand it.

“Every step was within my expectations, every element was ordinary, even common sense in the music industry, and every technique was frighteningly professional, proper and without any deviation.”

"But why is it that when we put them together, I just can't understand them at all?!"

Looking at the musical form analysis filled with documents in front of me.

Ma Tao's mindset changed slightly.

I know them all, they're all simple, but how exactly were they put together?

This is likely an imagination that one cannot comprehend.

To say it's turning the rotten into the magical is a bit of an exaggeration, but to be able to blend ordinary things into extraordinary music is simply turning lead into gold.

"It still comes down to a matter of spiritual level."

Ma Tao breathed a sigh of relief.

The elements beyond the details are indeed very simple, even easy to understand.

But the way it was woven into a piece of music is truly amazing.

In Ma Tao's view.

It's like a master plucking a flower or a leaf, relying entirely on internal strength without dodging or avoiding.

"Follow me, set an alarm, and get to the important parts!"

Ma Tao clicked into the official account of "Eternal Origin", followed it, and eagerly awaited the release of gameplay footage and promotional expansions.

You might not understand a single track.

However, if there are similar projects, it becomes less difficult to understand Li Can's thoughts.

Ma Tao himself found it somewhat unbelievable that he had no interest in working.

One day, I actually started looking forward to the launch of a game's promotional campaign.

Ma Tao wasn't the only one with this idea.

The same applies to Li Zhifeng.

As the principal violinist of the Xia Kingdom Philharmonic Orchestra, he was late for work because he was addicted to games.

Arriving at orchestra rehearsal with dark circles under his eyes, Li Zhifeng sheepishly explained his lateness to the displeased orchestra leader, Zhou Yin.

Playing games too late.

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Zhou Yin's expression was very complicated.

Such an excuse would have been a major point of criticism in the past.

But this time it's a little different.

Yes.

The game's soundtrack was composed by Li Can, and the concert I'm preparing is for Li Can's Game Paradise.

Is this what he calls playing a game?
This is called studying the performance content from multiple angles and in all aspects to understand the creator's intentions.

This guy is practically the epitome of a master.

"Then tell me!"

Zhou Yin could only let this second-in-command of the orchestra, the principal violinist, as the interpreter of the music, explain the implied meaning of the music to the other musicians.

I've been in the music industry for so many years.

This is truly the first time I've ever seen a discussion of a work like this.

As expected, living a long life brings surprises.

"Everyone, the works in our concert today are deeply related to the game. If you have the opportunity, you can experience it for yourself. If you can't experience it for yourself, you can study the story background and events of the works carefully."

Li Zhifeng wasn't just saying these things for fun. He was genuinely trying to make the performance a success.

However, this kind of "encouraging gaming" content still made many musicians unable to hold back.

It's hard to imagine that one day playing video games could actually help with work.

"Brother Li, you're playing too?!"

"I did everything I could during my vacation and explored it thoroughly. I have to say, you really need to experience it to get that feeling."

"Brother Li, how long were you stuck at the boss? I was stuck for two hours."

unexpected.

Surprisingly, there are quite a few gamers in the band.

Almost all of them were men.

Although the proportion is small, it does exist, and it's not just a few scattered individuals.

This scene was quite explosive.

The female musicians around them were dumbfounded, feeling out of touch with the times, and were at a loss for what to do.

No, what are they talking about?

what?
what?
Oh no, will I lose this job because I don't play games anymore?
All of a sudden.

A sense of urgency and crisis lingered in everyone's hearts.

In the past, the band had taken on similar works as video game music, but those were usually for regular performances.

Many musicians are unaware that their compositions originated from games, let alone have any experience with them.

It's not that such concerts can't be held, nor that the performances are bad.

However, even the most amazing orchestra can only achieve a maximum of 80 out of 100 if they don't have a deep understanding of the subject.

The last twenty points are an insurmountable chasm.

But Li Can was not going to be fooled so easily.

High standards were already set when the contract was signed.

In Li Can's view, the requirements for top domestic orchestras must be high, and they cannot be complacent.

Gamers are a very simple and honest group of people.

Perhaps they don't understand music, and they only come to listen to game-themed music concerts because of the games. As long as they don't sing off-key, they can be full of passion, but Li Can doesn't think that's a reason to lower the standards.

As music professionals, we should strive to make our performances as perfect as possible, presenting the audience with a complete aesthetic and artistic experience.

Instead of judging whether a deal needs to be pursued with full force based on the audience demographics.

There really aren't many people in the industry as demanding as Li Can.

Zhou Yin found it incredible.

But I can understand it very well.

From an official standpoint, Li Can demands professional ethics from the perspective of an "artist," while from a personal standpoint, he examines sincerity from the perspective of a player.

We will absolutely not examine whether there is any hype or business opportunity involved from a capital perspective.

This kind of collaborative experience is novel.

Zhou Yin even felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

"Come on, let me tell you how I feel."

Li Zhifeng has already started organizing a band to share his experiences.

"Ludwig is portrayed in the propaganda as a very kind, bright, and powerful knight, but in the game, after walking through narrow, dirty paths and following the flow of blood to the boss room, upon hearing Ludwig's name, you look up and see a very creepy monster. This is the first contrast."

"Therefore, I think that when practicing, at the beginning of the first stage, you must have the feeling of walking on a dirty and twisted path, and then show a feeling of sudden enlightenment in the female vocal singing."

Li Zhifeng was speaking.

The musicians below were taking notes with notebooks or their phones.

Some musicians who had played the game added their own commentary.

"When you suddenly see the monster, the contrast is huge, but then comes a second contrast."

"The music starts off slowly and deliberately, but the monster's attacks are chaotic and disorderly, accompanied by sharp screams, which is very crazy. So I think what should be highlighted here is not the appearance, but the disorder that comes from atonal music."

As Li Zhifeng narrated.

Musicians who don't play games are beginning to understand why the chief recommended that everyone try it out for themselves.

There is no other reason.

The subtle details conveyed within this are completely inseparable from the overall experience of the game!

If Li Zhifeng didn't play games.

That would lead to a very serious misunderstanding of the work. Even Li Can himself might not fully understand it, just like he does now.

"I'll just describe the specifics for now. I'm just giving a suggestion. Once Li Can arrives, we can follow his line of thought."

"Of course, you must go back and watch it carefully. If possible, I also suggest trying to immerse yourself in the game from the player's first-person perspective."

Li Zhifeng's words made the musicians nod in agreement.

It's difficult to grasp the essence of this kind of content without experiencing it firsthand.

You don't necessarily have to play it yourself.

But at least watch more videos of other players and analyze their emotional changes when facing the boss.

This is so that during the performance, the audience, most of whom are gamers, can have the strongest sense of immersion and déjà vu.

"The promotional expansion for Eternal Origin is probably coming soon. I learned from inside sources that, fortunately, the music and gameplay they chose for this expansion are the same music we will be performing this time."

"Everyone should take a look then."

"According to inside information from the game development team, the original title of the song, 'Dragon God,' will be changed to 'Mad Dragon.' So, based on the promotional materials, I need everyone to go back and think about why the emphasis is placed on 'Madness,' and the core of 'Madness' and its form of expression!"

Li Zhifeng's words made the musicians nod in agreement.

But honestly, he couldn't hold back for long.

The game has now entered the realm of serious art, and all the terms used are kernel analysis terms.

Talking about the game experience in such a serious tone, this is just too academic.

Today's work was a shock to every musician. The younger ones were okay, but the older ones couldn't handle it at all.

Wang Zhong, the principal of the brass band, feels like he's out of touch with the times.

In fact, Wang Zhong, who is in his late forties, is neither old nor outdated, but he really doesn't play games.

I never imagined that I, at fifty years old, would have to be trendy.

After returning home, Wang Zhong racked his brains and finally came up with an incredibly brilliant idea.

A phone call was made to his son's cell phone, who had just started college.

The first thing he said left Xiao Wang completely bewildered.

"Son, do you know how to play games? If you have time, could you teach your dad how to play a game, or tell him a story about a game?"

"!"

Xiao Wang's pupils dilated in shock.

Is this really my artist dad?!

"Dad, I've been studying hard, and I really haven't been playing games lately."

"A computer costing over ten thousand yuan, used for writing papers? Now I understand what's going on."

Wang Zhong's face darkened.

But with the important matter of "understanding the game" at hand, he couldn't afford to nitpick, fearing that his son would continue to escape.

"I won't hold you accountable, but you need to explain to me that the performance you recently took on is a game-themed music concert by Li Can. You should be familiar with him, right?"

Wang Zhong doesn't play games.

Without considering the implications, I directly applied the perspective of "my son played with it."

"Anyway, you're studying at a university in Beijing, so it's not difficult for you to go home. This weekend is the perfect time."

"what?!"

Xiao Wang's breath hitched, and his heart skipped a beat.

Who?
Li Can?

A video game-themed concert.
Damn it? !
(End of this chapter)