Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

Chapter 307 He actually learned something valuable from the master.
Meng Han and Lin Puyan also witnessed the entire process of Yu Wei's studio holding a small meeting, but they were long past the age of working hard and had no interest in it.

Seeing that Meng Han hesitated and was too embarrassed to speak, Lin Puyan simply asked directly, "You've given Meng Lei a difficult problem."

The local singers in the third round were ridiculously strong; Meng Lei's group even had two of them. Therefore, they had already decided to assist Meng Lei during his competition.

But the theme of comedy was too unconventional for them, and they were completely unsure how to approach it...

What do you mean by a sect patriarch trying to protect his own but failing? Their behavior would be laughable in a novel.

"What is difficult for some is not difficult for others."

Although comedy songs may seem niche, there are quite a few songs with a lighthearted and joyful quality; it just depends on how Meng Lei chooses them.

This type of song is less about technique and emotion, and more about how funny it is. Since the theme is comedy, the judging criteria should be based on comedy.

The song that makes the audience happiest is the one with the best comedic effect, and it's only natural that it wins the competition.

Therefore, in this competition, song selection is more important than singing well. In addition to musical appreciation, a sense of humor is also required.

People without a sense of humor definitely can't pick out fun songs...

"So you're just trying to say we have no sense of humor?"

Lin Puyan finally understood. Yu Wei was subtly criticizing them for being old-fashioned. The words were crude, but the meaning was sound. Their sense of humor was indeed outdated.

Yu Wei's topic hit their weak point perfectly. In middle age, they may have stopped doing everything else. Their musical level may still be at its peak, but their eye for humor has long since disappeared.

Even though Meng Han was extremely worried about his son, he couldn't help him for the time being, so he could only come over to sound out Yu Wei's opinion.

"Your song... Daguba?"

"Da La Beng Ba".

No wonder Yu Wei couldn't remember the song title. When she first saw the video of this song, she was full of questions and couldn't remember the song title either.

It wasn't until I listened to the song more often that I connected the song's content with its title.

"Yes, what's your song about?"

Meng Han was clearly there to gather information for her son, but her mannerisms were somewhat awkward, suggesting she wanted to talk to Yu Wei about music.

There's this strange, unsettling feeling I get, like an elderly father asking someone for a favor, almost like I'm about to give him a gift...

"It tells the story of a hero fighting an evil dragon to save a princess."

Yu Wei answered truthfully, which made Meng Han even more confused. It's a fairy tale type of song, so why is it placed in a comedy theme?

Is it dark humor, using a reinterpretation of a classic story to bring a knowing smile to the audience?
He didn't press the matter further, so he simply changed the subject and started talking about another song. He wondered what kind of trouble Meng Lei had done to warrant Yu Wei releasing two songs to beat him up at once...

"Teacher Meng, you've come at just the right time. I was just about to write the second poem."

Yu Wei plans to redeem both songs before recording them, so that he can finish them all at once and avoid the hassle of going back and forth.

"Alright, alright, then you can write it."

Upon hearing this, Meng Han simply stood by and became a mascot, glancing at the screen every now and then to check on the content of Yu Wei's novel.

It wasn't that he was too embarrassed to do it, but rather that he didn't want to disrupt the fairness of the competition. It would be difficult for Yu Wei if he deliberately leaked the questions, but if he inquired or spied on others, that was his own problem, and Yu Wei didn't need to worry about it.

Just take a look...

Yu Wei chose Da Zhangwei's famous work "Poor but Happy". The lyrics are really nonsense, but they are indeed funny enough to make people laugh when they think about them.

In the realm of comedy songs, Da Zhangwei still holds considerable authority, and few can rival him in this field.

Although Meng Han saw it clearly, he didn't really understand it. As it turns out, it's unrealistic to understand a complete work of literature and entertainment through fiction, since Yu Wei was just writing based on assumptions.

After waiting for Yu Wei to finish writing and publish the chapter, Meng Han felt like he had read nothing at all. Not to mention the quality of the song, he hadn't even seen many lines of lyrics.

When Yu Wei uses his own works as material for his novels, how is he able to restrain his urge to express himself and share them?
He doesn't know about others, but if it were Meng Han writing it himself, he would definitely write his music in as much detail as possible, after all, it's his hard work.

It seems that online novels are Yu Wei's true child...

"Brother Yu, you're going to record a song after get off work later, right? Can we watch?"

Lin Puyan's abrupt question startled Meng Han. Musicians' creative and recording processes are quite private; how could he just look at them like that?
This is someone else's cooking skill; what kind of chef lets other chefs watch them cook? Isn't that stealing their skills?

He rolled his eyes at Lin Puyan, only to be glared back at in return, who muttered under his breath, "Don't tell me you don't want to see it."

Meng Han certainly wanted to see it. He had spent a long time trying to find out information but hadn't gotten anything out of him, so he definitely wanted to hear it for himself.

No matter how much you try to imply the quality of a song, you can't really grasp it without actually listening to it.

"That's it."

Lin Puyan knew it was impolite to ask, but Meng Han's dawdling was driving him crazy, so he simply asked directly.

We're all so familiar with each other, it's not unreasonable for us to watch the fun. We can always invite Yu Wei over next time they record a song.

"Sure, as long as you don't mind the fatigue."

The two never expected Yu Wei to be so easy to talk to. If it were any other singer, they would have been wary of such an unreasonable request to watch someone record a song.

There are probably very few people in the entertainment industry who would agree without hesitation like him. His character is truly that of a master.

Yu Wei didn't think much of it. If he wanted to watch, he could watch. It was just recording a song, there were no secrets. As for stealing the master's skills, who could steal the master's skills from a dog?
Go tell my Wind Spirit Moon Shadow!

After the afternoon's filming ended, Meng Han and Lin Puyan got into Yu Wei's car as they wished. They had recorded songs many times and watched younger artists record songs before. But this was the first time they had watched a younger artist record a song with a learning attitude.

The local recording studios were quite familiar with Yu Wei, but the staff didn't expect him to bring two heavyweights with him today.

Meng Han and Lin Puyan are undoubtedly giants in the music industry; one is half of the rock music scene, and the other is the GOAT of folk music.

For these behind-the-scenes workers, having the opportunity to meet all three of them at once is truly an incredible stroke of luck...

Meng Han and Lin Puyan didn't try to steal the show; they quietly found a place where they could hear the music and sat down. Yu Wei, on the other hand, quietly put on his headset and started recording his first song of the day, "Poor but Happy."

"The little one is so successful!"
I just love to be happy even when I'm poor.

Lin Puyan frowned subconsciously. This opening was too rough and unrefined. Was this still Yu Wei's style?

He glanced at Lao Meng, only to find that the other man hadn't moved. His expression seemed to have been suddenly wiped away by something, revealing a focused look mixed with surprise and doubt.

"You carefree soul, aren't you just being a charlatan?"

"We're having a good time, even though we're poor."

Yu Wei sang without any burden, her voice carrying an almost carefree and straightforward joy. Every word seemed to be thrown out forcefully, hitting the air with a crackling sound.

Lin Puyan then realized that this wasn't one of those pop songs with meticulously calculated melodic rises and falls and emotional outbursts, so it wasn't very sophisticated.

The song has a raw, grassroots energy, a carefree joy.

The two exchanged a knowing glance, neither mentioning the competition, and simultaneously moved to the window of the rehearsal room.

Through the blurry gaps in the frosted glass, they seemed to see themselves in their early twenties, wearing cheap T-shirts and singing energetically on stage.

Yu Weizheng sang with great enthusiasm, shaking his head and dancing around. The recording engineer sitting behind the mixing console looked bewildered and shocked.

Teacher Yu is different from usual...

The first two times he came to record songs, each song was a masterpiece that combined artistry and popularity. Why did he bring two senior artists today and start singing randomly?

Isn't this song a bit too rough?

The recording engineer's musical skills were clearly inferior to Meng Han and Lin Puyan's, because they were already firmly captivated by this song, "Poor but Happy".

Two veterans who have been in the music industry for over two decades stood quietly by, like two voyeurs, pinned to the spot by this song called "Poor but Happy".

"Who am I, the little guy whose body is stronger than Li Kui?"

His handsome appearance surpasses even the fierce Zhang Fei; his hair is glossy and black.

The lyrics are a bit corny, but in the context of this comedy theme, they create a wonderful chemical reaction, making them both humorous and down-to-earth.

Lin Puyan nodded slowly, his eyes shining brightly: "Yes, the key is the tone he used. It wasn't lyrical, it was rap, or rather, it was the recitation style of a fast-paced storytelling performance."

"Pay attention to his flow, the emphasis and pacing, it's all based on the rhythm and fun points of the lyrics, like he's telling you a story, making you laugh."

The entire album containing "Poor but Happy" promotes traditional Chinese folk art. This song incorporates elements of "Thirteen Spices," and it does indeed have a bit of the feel of fast-paced crosstalk.

Lin Puyan and Meng Han didn't have much entertainment when they were young. They only remembered listening to music and watching plays, which was very lively. This noisy song reminded them of some past events.

As the chorus arrives, the wave of "cheap fun" surges even more fiercely.

"To not lose, we'll fight loudly; to not be convinced, we'll boast loudly."

To stop crying, laugh loudly; to stop being annoyed, spit out loud.

Meng Han silently tapped his fingers on the windowsill: "Rhythm-driven! A typical rhythm-driven piece!"

The harmony in this song is so simple that it couldn't be simpler; it's just a few basic chords going back and forth. But its vitality lies entirely in the rhythm and the vocal performance.

"This rhythmic pattern has elements of funk, but it's completely localized, becoming a variation of Tianjin fast-paced storytelling or rap rock. It's so interesting!"

It's rare for the two of them to reach a consensus on a song, which is not only fun and entertaining but also quite artistic.

Meng Han sighed: "And have you noticed that the structure of the whole song seems random, like it was improvised, but the internal logic is very clear."

Hearing this, he understood that his son clearly couldn't win the song and could only try to secure second place.

Let alone Meng Lei, even if you put him and Lin Puyan on the comedy theme, they still wouldn't stand a chance. They're really not good at this area, but Yu Wei is a natural comedian.

When the song ended, the two veteran listeners fell silent. "Being happy in poverty" is not about foolish joy or escapism, but about having the courage to still choose to love and sing after recognizing the truth of life.

This is the soul of the song.

In making music, they sometimes pursue technique, depth, and so-called sophistication too much, forgetting the most basic function of music: to bring people simple joy...

Yu Wei went outside to get a drink of water, only to find that the two of them were preparing to leave.

"There's one more song, wouldn't you like to listen to it?"

"No, I've already learned a lot today."

Meng Han was already somewhat familiar with the other song, so there was no need to inquire further; this song alone was enough for them to digest for a while.

They actually stole something from the master: music that defies definition, and that original passion for making music...

As the sun sank completely beneath the tall buildings and night began to fall, Meng Han and Lin Puyan turned and left, their steps much lighter than when they arrived.

(End of this chapter)