Perfect Life

In the reception room of Minghu Culture Company, Li Qian met John Days from afar. .SUIMENG.lā

To be honest, last year, Michael Johnson, the general manager of Rolling Stones China, and George Simmons from the Big Boat crew came over to talk about inviting Li Qian to write a promotional song for Big Boat's future release in China. Li Qian also had a whim, so he called Liao Liao back urgently, recorded the piano version of "My Heart Will Go On", and asked George Simmons to bring it back to the United States, but it has been so long, Li Qian originally thought that the song should have been buried in the sea - no matter what country, such things are not uncommon, and Li Qian didn't think it was anything special.

But who would have thought that more than half a year later, there would be a follow-up echo of this incident from the United States!

Of course, the song "My Heart Will Eternal" is definitely still an excellent work after it is separated from the story of the movie, but for Li Qian, it is his Very happy to see it happen. Therefore, for the greetings brought by Michael Johnson, who visited again, he nodded and agreed at the time.

As for composing the music for the whole movie, this is not hypocritical. He is neither worried that he can't do it well, nor is he unwilling to do it. It's just that he is really too busy, even if he knows that if he does this job Well, maybe he can get the best soundtrack at the Oscars and get an admission ticket to the Western music industry in advance by taking advantage of the prestige of the big ship. politely declined.

It's just that he didn't expect that the situation had changed drastically between the twists and turns.

The producer meeting of "Titanic" originally insisted that Jane White, who had already signed a contract, should compose the soundtrack, because they were unwilling to pay the liquidated damages, but who knows, Jane White was listening to Li Qianhe After Liao Liao co-produced "My Heart Will Go On", he unexpectedly changed his mind for some reason, and simply terminated the contract with "Titanic" - for James Cameron, this may be considered a good idea, but for the center For John Days, who operated this matter, it was like falling into the abyss all of a sudden.

Because Li Qian is unwilling to take over the soundtrack!

After the urgent producer conference call, John Days flew to Shuntianfu and only took a short break for the morning. After lunch, he didn't even care about the jet lag. In the afternoon, accompanied by Michael Johnson, Arrive at Minghu Culture.

Both Li Qian and Qi Jie's English are not very good, but there are also two good English in Minghu Culture, but Michael Johnson is a Chinese speaker and speaks both Chinese and English very well. Since he is with him, Li Qian also I don't think it's necessary to pretend to be too forceful to get another translation.

So, Li Qian and Qi Jie, plus John Days and Michael Johnson, went straight to the point after a simple courtesy.

There is no problem with the authorized use of the song, and even the price is negotiable. Anyway, it is only to allow the other party to use the song in the movie. Second, Li Qian also saved some to help Liao with the help of this song. Liao's entry into the European and American markets means that, so it's better to ask for directions. I don't expect this song to make too much money.

Of course, if the other party wants to make the original soundtrack of "Titanic", then the issue of profit distribution is still worth talking about - Li Qian doesn't care about how much money he makes, but he obviously won't go there either. Do, the interests that should be fought for must still be fought for!

However, it is clear that the focus of this conversation has not been on the use of the song from the beginning.

After chatting in a few simple words, they both understood that the other party was willing to cooperate. John Days soon said that he would appoint professionals to discuss this matter in detail with Minghu Culture. Then, the topic It turned to the soundtrack of "Titanic"-

"Lee, believe me, although I am in the United States, I am still very familiar with you. You are hailed as the king of Oriental singers by American newspapers! Myself, as well as Jamie... James Cameron, our director Sir, we have so much admiration and admiration for your musical talent! So, ah, it's indescribable, you know, when Jamie and I first heard this song, gosh, there In a moment, we were completely conquered! Completely conquered by your great music and Miss Liao's great singing!"

John Dyce speaks English a bit fast, Li Qian barely understands a large part, and Qi Jie is about the same. Of course, combined with Michael Johnson's instant translation, I can understand what he means. No problem - all of a sudden, Li Qian even found some happiness in watching American TV series with subtitles.

However, the content is a bit boring.

Considering the respect for the visitors from afar, Li Qian listened to his long speech with a smile and finished expressing his emotions, and then said with a smile: "Mr. Dais has anything to say bluntly, and if he can help, I will do my best."

John Dyce emphasized again at the time, "Please call me John, okay? We're friends, right?"

This time, there was no need to wait for Michael Johnson's translation. Li Qian understood it completely. He smiled and said, "Of course, John, we are friends, so please speak up if you have something to say."

John Days said solemnly: "You know, I'm the producer of the movie "Titanic", our biggest production with the highest investment in history, has already finished shooting, and is currently on the sidelines In the later stage of production, while conducting pre-promotion work, we hired Mr. Jane White for the soundtrack of the film. Oh, you must know, you are one of the greatest musicians in the East and the West, I guess, you must know Jane yes, right?"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course, Mr. White has been nominated for two Oscars for Best Score and won once. He is a world-renowned music master. I personally have full respect for him. But I think he is in the The soundtrack for "The Cold World" in 1994 is also worthy of an Oscar for best soundtrack, even if it's just nominated, but, it's a pity, isn't it?"

John Days was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but exclaim with a face full of admiration: "God, you really know him very well!"

From this sentence, Li Qian can understand. Obviously, before he came, he did not think that Li Qian really knew much about Jane White. After all, they belonged to two worlds, and Li Qian was too young. , Until now, his footsteps have been staying in China, and his experience and knowledge are not enough to let him know too much about the musicians in Hollywood.

However, what he didn't know was that since he came to this time and space, Li Qian has been very curious about this world that is so different, even so different that he feels a little "knowing nothing", so, In recent years, he has watched more than 200 various movies almost every year, from Hollywood in Europe and the United States, to India and Afghanistan, and even Brazil and Argentina. Difficult to describe.

Therefore, Jane White is not a stranger to him, that is a musician who has greatly appreciated him in this time and space.

Furthermore, perhaps in John Dyce's view, it would be good for Li Qian to know that Jane White is a big name who has won the Oscar for Best Score, but what Li Qian said, such as his comments on " The soundtrack to the film Chilling World is highly prized, but it is a Hollywood figure like John Dyess who needs to think carefully to be sure that the soundtrack of that film is indeed the work of Jane White - which is obviously made John Dyess work. Days was taken aback.

Although Li Qian is thousands of miles away, it is clear that he is not a person who knows nothing about Hollywood.

So next, an obvious change is that when John Days spoke, he immediately became a lot more cautious—

"I'm glad you appreciate Jane's work so much, and yes, it was precisely because of our appreciation for his style of soundtrack that we decided to have him do the soundtrack work for this film! ... We had a great time working together, Jane He's an amazing musician. But, you know, he's a stubborn guy, and by coincidence, this time, he and Jamie had a different idea of ​​what the soundtrack to the movie was about, and then again, by coincidence, too , we heard that piece by you and Miss Liao!"

"Jammie said to me at the time: Great! This is the music I need! This is the guy! ... You know, he's a more stubborn guy than Jane, so here I am. Dear Lee, On behalf of the "Titanic" crew, I sincerely invite you to take over the work of soundtracking our movie. As long as you agree, we can immediately terminate the contract with Jane. Really, even if we pay liquidated damages, we will not hesitate. You know, your music is amazing! Please believe that our cooperation will be a perfect example of cultural cooperation between the East and the West! Think about it, a moving love story that happened in the West, but by It was composed by an oriental music master... Oh, Li, believe me, your music will not only be circulated in the eastern country, you will go to the whole world in one fell swoop, and we will open the door for you, applaud and welcome... "

...

John Days and Michael Johnson, who had taken one step away and turned back three times, waited for the elevator door to close, Qi Jie immediately pulled Li Qian, dragged him away from the elevator, and asked in a low voice, "Are you really not going to pick it up? American blockbuster, it is said that hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested!"

Li Qian rubbed his brows, "I made it very clear, it's not that you don't know, it's not that I don't want to take it, it's really just that the time can't open! I want to make it in time for the summer vacation of the drama "Xinbai" Start broadcasting, don't want to miss this summer vacation!"

Qi Jie thought for a while after hearing this, sighed helplessly, and said, "Yes."

But after a pause, she couldn't help but say, "But it's really a pity! If you take over this film, you might really be able to take advantage of the situation to enter Europe and the United States at once!"

Li Qian smiled and said: "Okay, my President Qi, East Asia and Southeast Asia, how big is this market? We haven't even chewed this piece of meat yet, so don't take this idea so far. It's gone!"

After a pause, he added: "For other people, it may be very attractive to go to Hollywood to pick up a big ticket, or even become famous in the United States, and for me, it must be the same. However, in my opinion, instead of going out to pick up the soundtrack of an American blockbuster, it is better to quickly understand what is in your hand, make the album that should be done, and start the broadcast after the film that should be cut, and then start to make the next one. , strive to put up a fence before the Hollywood blockbusters start to attack the city on a large scale, it is more important that we can take into account this market first!"

"Oh!" Qi Jie nodded ignorantly. When Li Qian walked away, she suddenly reacted. At that time, she couldn't help but quickly chase after her, "Ah? Do you want to make more movies?"

Li Qian shrugged, "How fresh! If it's just this movie, why would I put so much effort into it?"

...

Art creation is very different from other things.

For non-creative work, you need to do it step by step, and you can have a detailed plan. You only need to do the work well bit by bit, but creative work is largely impossible to plan. of.

Because it needs inspiration.

Inspiration comes. For a musician, it may only take half an hour or even ten minutes to write a song, but when there is no inspiration, he may not be able to produce a work that satisfies him for many years.

Film soundtrack, of course, is also the category of artistic creation.

In fact, the current Minghu Culture side has been undertaking the work of film and television soundtracks for the past year or two, especially after the great turmoil in Sony last year and Minghu Culture poached several musicians at once, in this area, they have done a good job Even more handy.

In particular, Minghu Culture has a perverted guy like Li Qian.

The soundtrack of a TV series or a movie boils down to setting certain situations according to the plot and the background of the story, and then composes different songs, and adds some profits and losses to them, in the arrangement, musical instruments, The length of time, etc., with some adjustments, they can be put into several different plots - and the easiest place for Minghu Culture to take over these tasks is that Li Qian can immediately give a comparison post as long as you get the outline of the story. The theme music that fits the plot and the background of the story, and even the theme song, ending song and main episode are quickly given! And with these skeletons that serve as the soundtrack of the whole play, other work, even if there were no outstanding musicians in the original company, under the leadership of Li Jinlong, everyone can do a good job, not to mention that the company is still digging There are many experts?

In fact, this means that because of the existence of Li Qian, the most important and difficult step in the music and art industry, that is, the problem of inspiration, is almost non-existent for Minghu Culture. of.

So in fact, maybe for other musicians, to take over the soundtrack of a big-budget movie like "Titanic" is a work that requires a lot of energy to do, and even requires great inspiration to do it. A good thing, but for Li Qian, it is not difficult, and even for him, it can be done easily without spending too much energy.

Because, he can copy directly!

So in fact, it is not difficult to do the soundtrack of this movie. The main reason why he finally declined the invitation of John Days is not here.

In fact, if you think about it, you know that with such a big investment, before the film ends on a large scale, the filmmakers will definitely not allow a copy to be sent to the East, to a music company in China!

Therefore, if he wants to make a soundtrack, Li Qian can only go to the United States.

And once he goes to the United States, even if Li Qian's work can be completed quickly, the whole work will not be completely over just because he wrote the music himself. Specifically, the production of the soundtrack of the whole movie is to follow Going with the edited version of this movie again and again, that is to say, once he takes over the job, he may finish the job in ten days, but in the next few months, it is very likely that it will still be three to five. Just go to Hollywood!

And for Li Qian, who is already full of countless jobs at the moment, this is obviously unwilling to accept. So when Michael Johnson came over last time, he had already expressed this attitude: The right to use the songs can be given, but I don't have time to pick up the soundtrack of the whole movie.

However, he did not know that now that Jane White has resigned and quit, Li Qian, who has long been the first choice in the eyes of James Cameron, has long been a task that John Dyce must take on this trip. !

So, the next day, John Days and Michael Johnson came to Clear Lake Culture again.

And this time, as soon as he sat down, John Dyce was excited to get straight to the point, "Hey, Lee, I have good news for you, one that will definitely make your heart beat!"

Li Qian smiled and was noncommittal. After a while, he smiled and said, "Could it be that Mr. Cameron is short of funds again? Believe me, John, although I don't have much money, I am a fan of Mr. Cameron. If he The film needs to be funded, and I’m still willing to consider investing.”

Want to invest in a Cameron movie?

Don't look at 20th Century Fox's internal headaches for Cameron's huge burn, but it is not so simple to enter his game. Even the seven major Hollywood players want to enter the game. Not to mention a little guy in the eastern world? - This is absolutely impossible!

What's more, "Titanic" has only the late stage left, and the money is still enough.

It's just that Hollywood never refuses any funds, so John Dyess immediately laughed when he heard the words: "Oh, my God, I almost forgot that you are an excellent actor and investor, oh , by the way, you are still the director, oh my gosh, Lee, you are such an all-rounder, a genius! If you want to invest in Hollywood movies, trust me, I can find you the most profitable movies in the whole of Hollywood, absolutely not It will be a waste of your investment! But... the news I bring today is not this."

After a pause, seeing that Li Qian didn't want to answer, he stopped talking and said directly: "Rolling Stones is an international record company, they have always admired the talents of you and Miss Liao... Yeah, Yes, that's right, Michael has been complimenting you, complimenting you, complimenting you since I've been here... So, after getting in touch with Rolling Stones headquarters, we formed an initial idea that Rolling Stones was in charge of removing In other places outside East Asia and Southeast Asia, your company is responsible for East Asia and Southeast Asia. We will join forces and you will be responsible for creating a global album for Miss Liao, and the title song of this album is "My-heart". -will-go-on"! To this end, our crew will provide comprehensive support for your cooperation! You and Miss Liao's expenses during the recording of this album, including the rental of the studio, including other musicians' Join, wait, it's all up to us! OK?"

Li Qian opened his mouth slightly and looked at him in a bit of amazement. Then, he crossed Erlang's legs, raised his hand subconsciously, and grabbed his chin.

That's a really... good proposition.

Looking at the sincere face of John Days on the opposite side, Li Qian knew that this must be an exchange that the other party came up with to convince him to take over the soundtrack of "Titanic".

It's just, okay... Liao Liao has reached this stage in China. It should be said that there is actually a lot of room for improvement, but the next step is not so easy to take.

Even, no matter how carefully your albums are made and the songs you choose, you still need time to grind them slowly, especially, you need to wait for a suitable opportunity, just like this year's Spring Festival Gala became popular. Like Da Zi's Four Beauties, Liao Liao also needs such an opportunity to reach the stage of the current Four Beauties.

Moreover, this opportunity is even the decisive factor.

The so-called times create heroes, and this opportunity is actually the so-called times.

However, UU reading www.uukanshu.com The time when heroes can be created is not so easy to come, and even, maybe it has already arrived, but as a player, you may not wait for you to understand that it is The best chance, it has quietly slipped away!

In short, it's not easy.

But, go out and make an album? To the United States? To make an album that will be sold all over the world?

This is a good idea.

Because obviously, even though he is Chinese, he naturally has a certain cultural estrangement from the Western world. However, Liao Liao has no shortage of voice, and he has no shortage of good works.

Therefore, in order to make Liao Liao popular in the wider market, what is missing is only a channel!

And now, because of the soundtrack, the producers of "Titanic" are willing to work behind the scenes, and the Rolling Stones are also willing to cooperate—obviously, Rolling Stones are the largest record companies in the world. They have the power to sell records anywhere in the world!

The so-called current situation...isn't this the current situation? (To be continued.)