Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 420 The production team has gone mad; they've actually summoned a god!

"What kind of ghost story are you telling so late at night? Stop joking around. What are you doing with the potion?"

In a corner of the venue.

Cheng Jin chuckled and shook her head, feeling a sudden chill run down her spine as she faintly heard the name "Li Can" in her ear, as if she were scaring herself.

When I looked up, my head slammed open with a loud bang.

"Maru spicy!"

Six immortals suddenly appeared at the entrance, which was far away, with Li Can walking in the middle.

Cheng Jin shuddered, and the young man immediately stood at attention.

Despite being on the fringes of the industry and her career at a low point, Cheng Jin couldn't bring herself to hate anyone. Being able to be a nobody in the audience at this gala and have the opportunity to interact with other people in the industry was already a blessing. Forget about any nonsense, Cheng Jin just wanted to faint.

Self-awareness is something everyone possesses.

However, the concentration of self-awareness has made many artists tremble with fear.

Some were because of Li Can's notorious reputation, some had something to hide, and others had genuinely gotten involved with Li Can in some bad way.

At least that's what Cheng Jin thought.

However, the reality is...
Li Can, who was smiling and greeting everyone, didn't recognize any of the people in front of him.

However, this polite smile stirred the hearts of all the artists.

"Brother Chan smiled at me!"

My heart is beating so fast!

"He's so handsome."

She doesn't seem to have any of the typical celebrity vibes.

But no one dared to ignore it.

Even from a distance, as soon as she sees Li Can, she will stand up from her seat, regardless of whether Li Can's gaze falls on her.

Even a single glance between them would be incredibly inspiring for many artists.

Li Can smiled at me = He knows me = He has no hostility = He approves of me.

Li Can approves of me!
Damn, I'm so excited!
It's self-deceptive vanity, but even if people understand this, they still like to dream.

The "Stars" program team arranged the seating for Li Can and his group in a very particular way.

There were two tables in the center, one on the left and one on the right. One table was filled with people Li Can knew, while the other table was occupied by several other heavyweight figures in the industry, including Chen Xue.

"Hello, Sister Chen, it's great to finally meet you."

"Don't be so polite, please sit down. There will be plenty of time to talk later, no need to rush today."

Li Can and Chen Xue shook hands, and from a third-person perspective, they seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.

This sent a chill down the spines of some of tonight's performers, reminding them of what Chen Xue had said to them and others in the industry.

After chatting for a few minutes, the two took their seats.

Many people cast envious and jealous glances at certain people at Li Can's table.

Few singers in the industry can get along well with Li Can.

But today they were basically all at one table.

Lin Xin, Zheng Jie, and Chen Meijing, a model worker who is always out on business.

"Speaking of which, Meijing, I haven't seen you in a long time. Have you been running around doing business all this time?"

Zheng Jie and Chen Meijing exchanged a glance and asked with strange expressions.

"Of course, this will make money for our Brother Can, won't it?"

"Hahaha!"

Chen Meijing responded with a comment that made everyone laugh.

After struggling in the industry for so long, I've finally got a serious opportunity, and it really will turn out like this.

I don't want to do anything unnecessary, I just want to keep taking orders.

In less than two years.

Mavis Chan truly unleashed the full potential of an album, maximizing its commercial value.

In a previous experiment at Star Media Entertainment, Chen Meijing arranged for a single to be promoted by another music producer, and the commercial popularity she gained was within acceptable limits. This proves that with Li Can's help, Chen Meijing has successfully broken the curse of being unknown.

"Meijing is also trying to catch the tail end of the era. In a few years, online production operations will outweigh offline commercial performances."

Lin Xin shook her head with a sigh.

You would never say this to someone you don't know well.

However, Li Can's situation isn't too bad; he's one of the few people Lin Xin doesn't have to worry about so many complicated inner circles.

"Yes."

Chen Meijing pursed her lips, deeply moved.

In recent years, the industry has been making adjustments in various directions. In the current era, offline commercial performances are really at the tail end of the era and are constantly facing challenges.

Perhaps, offline music will only stabilize once more people become familiar with online music.

Now, I can go for a run whenever I have free time.

It really fulfilled the dream of celebrities and artists being busy with commercial performances that they had always fantasized about.

"Brother Can, the things you did a while ago are still haunting me."

Lin Xin said with a smile.

"These past few days I've been talking to Kudou about a collaboration to participate in one of their exclusive variety shows. Wow, it's not even a music variety show, but they actually asked me to sing live right away. It's already starting to have an impact on the industry."

"It really is."

Upon hearing this, the first person to agree was surprisingly Chen Meijing.

Chen Meijing spoke thoughtfully.

"I've noticed a significant increase in the requirements for live singing in my commercial gigs. Many companies prefer their artists to perform live for their annual meetings."

"Aren't there any who act like divas?"

"Bullshit, you're not genuine. There are plenty of people who are genuine, and their fame is no less than yours. Acting like a big shot? They can't even pretend properly."

Chen Meijing gave a cold laugh, her gaze unconsciously drifting to the other side.

Seemingly unable to find it, they turned their attention back to it.

“Take March for example. A company invited me to their anniversary celebration, but I was busy with other gigs at the time, so I didn’t go. Later I found out that the company had invited two other singers. The one who sang live was a lower-profile singer, while the one who lip-synced was a minor celebrity. In the end, the company paid the minor celebrity more money, and the one who lip-synced didn’t dare to say a word.”

"That's pretty much the norm in the industry."

Han Jiayin couldn't help but start complaining.

As a singer, I naturally know more.

Few people are truly dedicated to commercial performances; many simply lip-sync and do a perfunctory job.

To avoid being detected, they might even play a live version directly, which might sound like they're singing, but it's actually fake. One live version can be performed at eight different venues, which is a way to get away with it without any risk.

Such things are unavoidable. Even if Li Can has a huge impact, it will only affect some big stages that are seen by more people. It really can't control small commercial performances.

However, having options regarding the pricing of genuine performances can provide fairer treatment for lower- and middle-level singers who perform with real dedication, which is certainly a good thing.
The influence of top-down trends is all-encompassing.

When Li Can started the trend of singing live and performing with heart, a group of talented singers who rose to fame naturally became loyal supporters of the rules. When such support and practice reached a certain scale, it meant that singers at the middle and lower levels had more space and opportunities.

"So, times change, and you have to do what you're supposed to do in your position. We still have a lot of strategies to adjust going forward."

Li Can chuckled.

He spoke softly amidst the curious gazes of the crowd.

“Previously, I kept the money for the soundtrack very low in order to squeeze out some peers who had fake skills but demanded exorbitant prices. These people are often the main reason for the distorted ecosystem of the industry, making it impossible to obtain good music at a normal price, which affects the audio-visual quality of film and animation. We are better than them, but much cheaper, so naturally we have to die.”

"However, once the pressure reaches a certain level and things return to normal, what we need to do now is not to lower prices, but to raise prices. If we continue to lower prices, the pressure will not be on these people, but on some lower-level studios. We still need to leave room for them."

The group exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

This is similar to a situation where a certain product on the market is generally overpriced and of poor quality. When a factory comes to power and starts aggressively promoting high-quality products at low prices, it will greatly impact manufacturers that are all show and no substance, and it will also benefit ordinary people.

However, this isn't suitable for the long-term development of the industry. Li Can alone cannot satisfy the entire film scoring circle, so it's natural to start streamlining works, improving quality and standards, and evolving from regular products to luxury goods, leaving room for small and medium-sized enterprises. It may seem like nothing has changed, but in reality, this stimulus creates consumer habits and perceptions, and the industry is defined afterward.

Other smaller factories aren't that much different in terms of quality and price.

Li Can and his group did not avoid talking to other people.

There was even a feeling that "it would be better if I overheard the conversation."

Many celebrities who were eavesdropping felt their scalp tingle.

This kind of subtle, understated deterrent seems to be even more effective.

While many celebrities were shocked, another thought also came to mind.

[It seems Li Can is going to give up some space for the music recording; could this be another opportunity for a new trend?]

Chinese animation, film and television, these things
The music scene really needs her to step up more!
After all, background music isn't just instrumental music; there are also many times when it needs to be sung.

It seemed unintentional.

During a casual conversation at a party.

This caused invisible fluctuations in the industry.

It's unlikely that one person can change an industry, but for Li Can, if it's just about influencing the trend, then it's not a problem.

Time passed little by little.

soon.

The program will then begin recording.

This performance was not broadcast live, but it was recorded in one continuous shot.

As many celebrities watched the show, their attention turned to Li Can and his group.

After the initial shock, friends started gossiping in small groups.

"Hey, do you think Brother Can and the others have a performance this time?"

"Are you kidding me? The production team is already doing a good job of getting this 'god-like figure' on the show, let alone performing. He got this drunk after eating a few dishes?"

"That's right. If it were a real performance, I wouldn't even dare to imagine how much the appearance fee would be."

"Let's forget about the performance fee. Even if we took out a loan to hire Li Can to perform, which unlucky guy would want to be on their show? Although I don't know the exact performance list, there are definitely very few nobodies who can get on this kind of show."

"Is Li Can afraid of this?"

"Damn it, you know what, Chan and his band might actually show up. Putting aside whether the show robbed a bank or not, if the DP band really does go on stage, guess which unlucky guys will get beaten up?"

"Who knows? Do you have a program schedule? I don't. I only have some insider information."

"Speaking of rumors, I find them outrageous. In the past, they could reveal much more information, so why is the secrecy so tight this time? Did they hire a master strategist?"

"He really is a master; it's probably because of Li Can's presence."

"Damn! That's really hard to say!"

There were many artists present.

From the top to the first tier.

And numerous second- and third-tier singers who serve as supporting characters in the audience.

Everyone kept glancing at Li Can.

Shedding its other ominous reputation.

Speaking solely of their performance level.

Almost everyone would love to see DP live.

The recording process continued.

The performances were presented to the artists one by one.

Even the most oblivious artists to performance effects couldn't help but sigh that, although the performances at this gala weren't as outrageously extravagant as "The Stage of the Kings."

However, even by industry standards, it is definitely a stage performance of a very high standard. Moreover, no performer would dare to fake it.

Such texture and effect.

Three to five years ago, when lip-syncing was rampant, that was something we wouldn't have dared to even imagine.

The more I look at it, the more I realize Li Can's enormous influence on the industry.

Naturally, some artists were unhappy, but many more, even those who were truly overwhelmed by Lee Chan's influence, couldn't help but exclaim, "Brother Chan is really fierce."

I may feel bad, but I do feel bad.

But those who can achieve what Li Can and the DP band have deserve our respect.

With this mindset.

The program gradually moved into its second half.

Many of the celebrities who kept glancing at the table of artists took another look.

Then they saw Li Can and his group stand up and leave "quietly".

Of course, Li Can and his group thought they could leave quietly and without making a sound, but with so much attention, almost all the celebrities noticed their departure.

"Holy crap! Holy crap!!"

"Li Can and the others have left!"

"Good heavens! The production team has gone mad! There's actually a performance going on!"

"My God! They really got Li Can here!"

If the celebrities present hadn't known the significance of the occasion, they wouldn't have dared to disrupt the order.

This will surely cause an uproar.

However, there was no uproar.

But clearly, amidst the countless shocked gazes cast upon them, the faint hissing sounds could still be heard.

soon.

On stage, the individual performances have come to an end.

After the host finished his introduction, the stars began to sing "As You Wish".

Many chorus participants also calmed down, stopped thinking about Li Can and his group's movements, and participated in the recording.

A chorus has many lead singers.

But excluding the lead singer.

There was also a grand sing-along, and all the artists present were required to sing.

It wasn't until the host announced, "This evening's event has come to a perfect end!!"

The artists who were clapping realized that something was amiss.

It wasn't until the music started and the DP band appeared as a wrap-up that I realized they had actually pulled this stunt.

"Ouch!"

"Brother Can!"

"DP! Holy crap!"

"That's the feeling! That's exactly the feeling!"

Accompanied by cheers.

The final, encore performance then began with an energetic show.

Even after the DP band had finished their performance and the recording cameras were being removed, the recording continued until the very end.

The artists present were still very excited.

"First time seeing them live, holy crap! Are they always this amazing?!"

"This ceiling is just too high-flying!"

(End of this chapter)