Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 416 The soundtrack is expensive, but please let Li Can burn your money.

The film's promotion and distribution proceeded smoothly.

This time, the focus of the publicity campaign was not on the director, actors, or celebrities.

Only the content of the film, and the martyrs who created that content.

Countless netizens clicked on it spontaneously.

But once you see it, you can't leave it.

The clear piano music signifies a clear heart, and the affectionate and gentle female voice is like a tribute to martyrs.

"You have tasted my bitterness, and I wish to live out your wish."

That was a time of war, of tragic sacrifices, of people living in poverty yet refusing to give up their dignity, of soldiers dying before the rising sun, so close yet so far.

Netizens were moved to tears.

Rivers and mountains outline the course of history, and history will never forget every drop of blood that flowed.

This song encapsulates all the thoughts that the younger generation wants to convey.

Sing this song for the martyrs.

"I am one who looks up to you, so I will sing your praises."

The music continued.

The scene suddenly changed.

The screen went black, but the text remained red, and even the font effects seemed to ripple like liquid.

It's as if it's telling everyone.

The price for these words is countless lives lost.

Now, we have created another world. Can you see it?

The scenes of war and sacrifice in the film have taken a turn.

It was a spectacular nuclear explosion.

The montage of transitions seemed to capture a century of trials and tribulations across the land of China in an instant.

In the black-and-white photograph, a small boat ignited with sparks transforms into a tourist destination that young people look up to in the color photograph.

The once backward and impoverished neighborhoods are now filled with high-rise buildings.

The gaunt farmer pulled his dilapidated cart, his feet treading on the ground where the road was barely discernible.

Now, however, the flow of people is constant.

After the ravages of war, the charred ruins also became a magnificent sight, shimmering with colorful neon lights under the night sky.

The bowl on the table, once filled with a mixture of grains that could be seen at a glance, has now been transformed into a plate full of delicacies.

Technology, experiments, science, and the various high-precision equipment in the laboratory all express a pace that never stops.

Rockets soar into the sky, satellites orbit, and even in a high-tech, bustling metropolis, one can be surrounded by greenery.

"Please take me to tomorrow."

Some netizens have even forgotten about it.

This is a promotional video for a movie.

It's just like the song describes.

"The mountains and rivers are fine, and the fireworks are normal."

The promotional video wasn't very long, only the length of one song.

Can be biased.

As the song neared its end, netizens who had been planning to turn off the video or look up the song were stunned.

The title is the promotional music video for the movie "Songgufeng".

But the difference is.

At the very end of the song, a special note was made in large, red-and-gold lettering.

[The film content only accounts for half of the music video; the other half is "As You Wish," a story the martyrs never saw.]

Just like a nuclear bomb exploding in the sea, creating huge waves.

Like a sharp blade piercing straight to the heart.

At this moment, emotions surged, the barrage of comments exploded, and the number of comments and likes soared exponentially!

This century-long span, connected by blood, is deeply moving and evokes overwhelming emotions.

Having participated in flood relief, teaching in rural areas, and volunteering, I will definitely carry on the spirit of the martyrs!

With them around, how could we perish?

With you all here, how could we feel humiliated?

With us here, how can we not achieve revival?

[Riding the waves! A salute to the younger generation! -- Second-class merit.jpg]

[To our fallen heroes, all this is as you wished, but the road ahead is not yet finished; we must continue to forge ahead!]

[Live towards the sun, and live up to the path ahead.]

[What a beautiful song! Just listening to it once and glancing at the lyrics brings tears to my eyes.]

Those are countless ordinary people like you and me, yet extraordinary people like him and her.

At this moment, everyone found common ground.

The promotional video is not yet finished.

After the song.

Finally, there's a tiny bit of Easter egg in the work.

Those weren't movie lines about sacrifice or tragedy, but rather like a confession or a dialogue.

Grandma Wang's husband was a martyr who sheltered us from the wind and rain, dying in the darkness before dawn. Now it's our turn to fight for dignity for future generations!

That was a brutal battlefield filled with the roar of cannons.

The two Xing brothers roared fiercely in encouragement.

But soon, it quieted down again.

Young men in 70s military uniforms stood straight in the martyrs' cemetery, saluting the tombstones.

Yet it was another voice.

Uncle Sheng, Uncle Qiang, I've come to see you. I really hope you can see the present. I want to see the future for you too.

This time.

The promotional video had just officially ended.

After the entire screen goes black.

Yet it elevates all emotions once again.

[I was moved to tears. When we think of martyrs, even if we're not from the same generation, we always feel like they were "grandparents." But watching this music video, I realized that the struggle from darkness to light, and then back to standing tall and dignified in the light, to where we are today, is truly a feat achieved by generations of young people passing the torch.]

Yes, this scene brought me to tears. The Xing brothers were a generation that was protected, and also a generation that protects their descendants. Inspired by the stories of their martyrs, they walked from darkness to light, yet they themselves threw themselves into the fight for dignity. And the younger generation in the village inherited this spirit from generation to generation, and in turn, they marched towards prosperity.

[The dedication and sacrifice of several generations has been brought to life; I never imagined that a movie trailer could only contain half of the film's content!]

[Just because of this promotional video, I absolutely have to watch it!]

It doesn't need any marketing copy or promotional orders.

Reprinting by major official media outlets is better than any fancy gimmicks.

Netizens with patriotic blood flowing through their veins either liked, commented, or shared the post with their friends.

The number of views continued to surge.

However, this is completely different from the high level of popularity and discussion.

Director Jin, the crew, the actors, Li Can, singer Han Jiayin, and all the participants completely concealed all the hype.

Even the movie "Songgu Peak" seems to be somewhat hidden.

Just as it was stated at the beginning.

This work is dedicated to the martyrs.

Not seeking a good reputation might be the best kind of reputation.

At this moment, countless old stories are being brought up again.

The background story of the movie "Songgu Peak" has begun to be explored and popularized.

Along with all the content related to that war, it began to share massive traffic.

Remember, never forget.

A red storm is sweeping across every corner of the internet.

At the same time as the internet trend.

Director Jin is having a meal with his old classmates.

Director Kim is very happy to have successfully completed a film.

It's time to go into hiding.

Mainstream films must distinguish between primary and secondary themes and absolutely must not resort to sensationalism.

It seems that this wave of enthusiasm isn't focused much on the film, and related information is quite scarce, but everyone knows that once the film is released, there will be an audience.

At the dinner table, amidst the clinking of glasses and exchanging toasts.

An old classmate, now a screenwriter, chuckled and asked, "Old Jin, you really hit the jackpot! It's a good thing Old Ma wasn't here today, otherwise he'd be green with envy!"

"Hahahaha!"

Director Jin laughed and shook his head, knowing that this was what his old classmate was talking about.

Collaborator: Li Can.

In the film and television industry, Li Can's name is simply unparalleled.

Film and television always need music, and it goes without saying who the father of film scores is.

Director Kim invited Li Can.

This is akin to buying a black plaque for five dollars, only to find out it's pure gold after sleeping on it.

My old classmate has already asked.

Could Director Jin not pretend?

His tone immediately started to become rude and vulgar.

"Actually, ever since Lao Ma recommended Li Can to me, I've been very interested in him. He offered a high price and the production was comparable to Hollywood."

Director Jin kept a straight face and hummed twice.

"Who would have thought that this price was still too low? Sigh, there's nothing I can do. Not everyone has the experience of buying amazing stocks. What can I say?"

"grass!"

The students at the table laughed in anger, their faces turning slightly green.

I knew this dinner was just me listening to my old classmate brag, and I was just getting a free meal.

But after actually hearing it, I still couldn't hold back.

Because the people present were all behind-the-scenes workers in the entertainment industry.

Only those who know the truth can understand how outrageous it is.

Soundtracks are expensive.

Whether it's the gaming industry, the film and television industry, or any other industry that needs background music, there's a basic consensus.

Good or bad music?

Just burn money, and the more money you burn, the better the work will be.

The quality of the producer, the team invested, the equipment, the expertise of the specialists, including whether there is a large orchestra involved—all these factors affect the listening experience.

Li Can.

The sheer amount of money this name represents already exceeds the imagination of many investors.

Or rather, it's no longer something you can find by simply spending money; you'll at least need to burn through some personal connections and favors.

With Director Jin's luck, he could win at least several hundred million in the lottery.

"Could it be that Lao Ma didn't come because he didn't want to see you showing off?"

My old classmate actually told the truth.

But once those words were spoken...

The entire table was filled with hearty laughter, creating an incredibly joyful atmosphere.

"Haha, don't laugh at the eldest brother, you second brother. It's not like you can invite Li Can again."

"Maybe it's just a money-burning scheme!"

"Just pull it off already, stop wasting money, it might even burn you out."

"Hahahaha!"

Indeed, as some of them said.

Following the film's promotion, industry insiders naturally took notice of Li Can's new work.

The core of his work and the level of his production are so impressive that industry insiders can't help but drool over it.

Everyone wants to include some music of this caliber in their own work.

But it's too expensive.

Even with Li Can's status at the time, the price for the nearly 198 music tracks in the entire film reached 4.5 million.

Now?

At least three million US dollars.

Moreover, it's not just that the money is too expensive.

Aside from hiring costs and the binding of film copyrights, nothing else is left.

There are no problems with the movie.

However, the music copyrights outside of the film still belong to the original owners, and if the film company wants to hold a concert, they still have to share the profits with the original owners.

It wasn't an unfair contract term, but rather Li Can's own self-imposed terms.

Li Can, who never sells copyrights, adheres to the principle of "if you don't want it, don't look for it; the conditions are here, take it or leave it."

I don't care if the price is lower, but the copyright is absolutely non-negotiable.

But can the price really be low? Are you kidding me? What kind of sincerity is a low price?
Embarrassed.

At least for now, no idiot dares to approach Li Can about giving up publishing rights.

"Wait and see?"

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and find an investment to make gold coins! Save up some rice, first come first served, and it might even go up in price later!"

"Still going up? It's already gone up to the sky, how can it still go up?!"

"This is Li Can, who can say for sure? Even if he wanted to lower the price, he couldn't, otherwise he would disrupt the market and steal profits from small producers."

"But too high won't do either! Won't that lead people astray?"

"Nonsense, that's why it's hard to hire him! Hiring him isn't just about the money; we need to gather the money first and then try our luck."

Such a conversation.

It has appeared in the mouths of countless film crews and producers.

Early entry leads to early matching; late entry results in nothing and tears.

No one knows whether rushing now will make one a scapegoat, but all that is known is that if one doesn't rush now, one will inevitably become a scapegoat.

All of a sudden.

Star Media Entertainment is once again receiving a flood of orders.

The pressure was put on Wang Yongchang.

While Li Can and his group enjoyed a pleasant vacation, Wang Yongchang once again began working overtime, something he hadn't done in a long time.

The workload of screening projects is enormous.

Within Star Media Entertainment alone, there is a team of eighty people specifically responsible for screening various invitations and orders from all walks of life for Li Can and others.

When Chen Gang returned to his studio, intending to start a live stream and flirt with female anchors, he saw everyone busy and bustling about and suddenly understood why Li Can didn't start his own business and stay at Xingmei Entertainment.

Publicity, operations, legal affairs, project follow-up, business screening, market research, work maintenance and statistics, communication with various channels, public opinion, events, supervision, and performance teams.
If I were to take charge myself, not only would I have to invest more time and effort, but my head would also be constantly buzzing with worry. There's no guarantee that due to poor management skills, someone with intellectual disabilities might do something to smear the team. It's better to hand it over to the company and let the company choose between the intellectually challenged Li Can and Li Can without having to make a choice.

Simple, enjoyable, and relaxing.

"It's all thanks to Chan-ge's intelligence; he's just too damn smart."

Chen Gang sighed.

I cheerfully turned on my computer and started slacking off, seemingly oblivious to the busy activity next door.

I stood up, went to the small refrigerator next door, found a small amount of orange juice among the large amount of vodka, poured myself a glass with relish, crossed my legs and lay down in front of the computer, opened the familiar female anchor's room, and listened to the sweet "Gang Ge~~".

Life is so beautiful!

But before Gangzi could even put his hand inside his pants...

QQ then started calling out.

Upon opening it, I saw a message from Li Can.

[Gangzi, please organize the works for the Black Monkey project. The next round of promotion is coming soon, and this time it will be a big undertaking, so be sure to do a good job of selection. Also, there are changes to the timbre in tracks 68 to 142 of the Black Monkey project. Please go to the site and replace the timbre parameters that I have adjusted, and then prepare for the recording.]

"?"

Chen Gang's breath hitched.

My body straightened up, and my scalp went numb.

The sheer volume of work involved in replacing audio tracks 68 to 142 left Chen Gang completely bewildered.

[What are you doing?!]

[I'm helping Da Ni'er buy a house. Foreigners have so many paperwork procedures to go through – work permits, social security certificates…it's such a hassle! Don't blame me, I'll compensate you with an Audi. The stuff is on the second shelf of the table next to mine, just get it yourself.]

Okay, bro.

"."

Chen Gang immediately grinned.

What's wrong with having a lot of work? This is great!

There's an Audi!
For a moment, Chen Gang didn't even want to watch the female anchor anymore.

He strode over and opened the drawer.

The metallic yo-yo caught his eye, and Chen Gang's smile froze.

"Fuck you, Li Can, Audi Double Diamond?!"

(End of this chapter)