Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

"Sure, the equipment is in the car, I'll take it with me."

"That's fine."

Zhong Shujia glanced at Liu Haochun.

I saw that Liu Haochun had changed out of the little black dragon costume into casual clothes and was holding a phone, video chatting with someone.

The person on the screen seems to be... Gulnazar?!

When did Gulnazar and Liu Haochun become so close?
On second thought, Jiang Yang is Gulnazar's acting teacher, so it's normal that Hao Chun is familiar with Gulnazar.

Let's get down to business.

He called several musicians he knew in Hengdian and made arrangements in advance, saying he was going to celebrate Liu Haochun's birthday at Jiangyang's company, but it was just an excuse.

They were heading towards Jiangyang.

He has participated in the production of dozens of films and television dramas throughout his life.

He has a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of directing.

But when it comes to music, he's a complete novice.

Laymen watch the spectacle, experts see the details; without a few knowledgeable people overseeing things, one can't feel at ease.

He doesn't understand music, so we need to call on a few people who do.

The contract that Jiang Yang and Xu Xiaoou signed included a theme song for the TV series "Fighter of the Destiny".

If the song quality is poor and they just slap something on, part of the final payment for the performance will be deducted.

It's not that he's cold-hearted, but "Fighter of the Destiny" is the culmination of almost two years of hard work by him.

From the script to the casting, from the costumes and props to the filming, every step was meticulously crafted; we absolutely could not afford to fail because of the theme song.

Jiang Yang is a good actor, no matter what.

Music creation has absolutely nothing to do with acting skills.

This thing is all about inspiration.

He'd heard the song "The Sea of ​​Stars," and even as a layman, he thought it was high quality.

Zhong Shujia knew that Yang Chaoyue's song "Calories" was written by Jiang Yang.

I don't really like it.

His taste was just a bland, tasteless saliva flavor, and even if it became a hit everywhere, it wouldn't suit his palate.

The song Jiang Yang is going to compose this time must have a traditional Chinese style.
It must possess the solemnity of the imperial court, the fierceness of the martial world, the tenderness of romantic love, and the bitterness of entangled grudges.

If Jiang Yang were to try and fool him with just a catchy pop song, no matter how good their personal relationship was, he would never show him any mercy.

The three musicians who were contacted.

One is Old Chen, whose full name is Chen Jing'an. He is about the same age as me, in his fifties.

My hometown is in Guangdong.

He started his career with a Hong Kong film score team in his early years, and settled in Hengdian after 2010, specializing in film scores for period dramas.

These are all identities that are out in the open.

The main reason for inviting Lao Chen was that the two were old friends of many years, so they didn't need to beat around the bush.

He knew Old Chen had a very sharp ear.

You can tell from the melody whether it matches the tone of the story of "Fighter of the Destiny".

Can you pick out whether the ancient style from the arrangement is authentic enough?

With Lao Chen around, at least the adaptation of the film and television content can be kept under control.

Old Chen understands best the kind of chivalrous music he wants. He might listen to others with reservations, but he trusts Old Chen's music.

Another one is a local music producer from Hengdian, introduced by Lao Chen. His name is Wang Jianqiang, in his early forties, a native of Zejiang, and a core member of the Dongyang Xiangshang Film and Television Music Label, specializing in producing film and television songs.

Zhong Shujia and Wang Jianqiang were not very familiar with each other.

But according to Lao Chen, Wang Jianqiang has been working in Hengdian for the past few years to meet the music needs of various film crews.

They understand copyright, the market, and the suitability of singers.

They don't focus on songwriting, but they can quickly assess a song's potential for wider dissemination and its production quality.

He's a reliable musician.

With multiple people and multiple layers of protection, Old Chen is more traditional, while Old Wang understands the market, so they complement each other perfectly.

The remaining one is a musician named A Zhe who composed the music for the currently popular games JX3 and Moonlight Blade.

He's not signed with a company, but he's quite well-known. He rented a small recording studio in Hengdian and specializes in composing traditional Chinese style music.

He's very young, only twenty years old.

He was a young man whom Zhong Shujia's assistant met by chance.

I invited him along partly to offer a younger perspective.

The main audience for "Fighter of the Destiny" is young people. He, Lao Chen, and Lao Wang are all getting old and may not understand the preferences of young people.

Like "Calories," he found it awkward to listen to, but young people loved it.

Secondly, A Zhe's equipment is lightweight, allowing him to transcribe scores on the spot using his laptop, perform trial arrangements, and quickly verify whether Jiang Yang's compositions are feasible and not just theoretical. After hanging up the last phone call, Zhong Shujia felt a little more at ease.

But this added a touch of unease.

He knew all too well how important the theme song of a TV series was.

Back in Hong Kong, I watched many wildly popular dramas, and they were remembered by audiences for many years because of a theme song that fit the plot.

Jiang Yang is indeed talented.

But talent can sometimes fail you.

Zhong Shujia put away her phone and noticed that Jiang Yangchao, Yue Bailu, and Liu Haochun had already gotten into the car and left.

My phone vibrated.

He took it out and saw a message from Jiang Yang.

This is the address of business K.

Instead of Hengdian, they went to Yiwu.

Looking at the address suffix again, I couldn't help but curse under my breath!

They are among the most expensive shopping malls in Yiwu.

Jiang Yang, that kid, seizes every opportunity to exploit him to the fullest.

It was supposed to be Hao Chun's birthday, but in the end, he still ended up paying the bill.

Definitely intentional.

I knew he was going to call musicians to check out the song.

Jiang Yang sent a message: ["Director, Xiwei has booked the private room. Haochun, Chaoyue, Bailu, and I are on our way. When are you arriving?"]
Zhong Shujia edited the text: ["I'll be there soon too. I've called a few friends; they all know music. They heard there's a musical talent in my group and they all want to come and see. Is that alright?"]
Saying you're asking musicians to review the song is too blunt; it's better to find a plausible excuse.

After all, no matter how good her personal relationship with Jiang Yang was, she couldn't be too casual about the theme song of "Fighter of the Destiny". She had to find a way to save face, even if Jiang Yang knew the truth.

Jiang Yang replied: [“What’s the big deal? You’re the one paying anyway.”]
Zhong Shujia pursed her lips.

I felt both angry and amused.

Last time, Jiang Yang complained to him about how sharp-tongued Gulnazar was, but it turns out that this kid's own mouth is the most offensive.

Jiang Yang sent another message: ["What kind of musicians are your three friends? I'll let Hao Chun and the others know first, so we can get to know each other later."]
Zhong Shujia edited the text: ["One of them specializes in composing music for period dramas, named Lao Chen, who is the same age as me. Another is a local music producer from Hengdian, named Lao Wang, who is in his early forties. And there's a young man about your age named A Zhe, who composes music for period game costumes. He'll bring his equipment."]
Old Chen's experience is enough to keep things under control.

Old Wang understands the market.

Ah Zhe is targeting young viewers.

Each of the three people has their own purpose, and they can always uncover the true quality of Jiang Yang's song.

Explain the person's background to Jiang Yang clearly, so that Jiang Yang will have a general idea.

Don't think you can get away with just writing a random song.

Jiang Yang gave an OK sign.

Zhong Shujia walked towards the outer edge of the film set.

"What's the name of Jiang Yang's song again? I heard him mention it a month ago. He said the copyright was registered, and it was called something like 'Taoist Nun Friend'..."

Can not remember.

He then typed to Jiang Yang: [“By the way, Jiang Yang, what was the name of the theme song you mentioned for ‘Fighter of the Destiny’ again?”]
It is an adaptation of an original Japanese song.

Jiang Yang initially couldn't find a contact person regarding copyright issues.

I only managed to get in touch with the original author's studio via email in early May.

Prepare detailed application materials.

The Chinese lyrics adaptation plan, usage scenarios, album release, offline performances, dissemination scope, and expected impact are all clearly stated.

An adapted sample was also included.

The main reason is that the emotional core of the adaptation sincerely moved the other party.

The authorization period and the ownership of the copyright for the adapted content were clearly defined in the contract.

Zhong Shujia received Jiang Yang's reply: [“My Taoist Nun Friend”]
Zhong Shujia frowned as she read this.

What a terrible name.

It lacks the solemnity of the imperial court, the carefree spirit of the martial arts world, and even the immortal chivalry of "Fighter of the Destiny." It sounds like a casual pop song hummed on the street, a far cry from the ancient style he wanted.

Is it reliable at all?!

Don't let him embarrass himself in front of his friends.
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Taibai knelt in gratitude. (End of Chapter)