Chapter 342 An Invitation

Changping Music Festival is an open music festival. Basically, as long as you are willing to perform, you will always have the opportunity to participate in the performance. Even if you have no money, or even cannot enter the venue of the music festival, you can still enjoy this music Festival.

Every year in May, when the music festival opens, outside the venue, in addition to the food stalls gathered from nearby places, there will be many people singing on the street with guitars, maybe their skills are limited, maybe their Their talents are average, and many of their own creations are mostly mediocre, but it doesn't matter, even if there is no audience, they will still sing. For many amateurs, singing itself is already a kind of happiness.

Applause, or cheers, or a few banknotes, or a signed contract, etc., are just add-ons to the music.

And their music is not even limited by the genre of folk or rock, here, you can even hear the original American country music from a guy playing on the street.

And this kind of unrestrained street performance has already become a part of Changping Music Festival.

Of course, that basically does not include already famous singers.

Most of the singers who are invited here will sing a masterpiece of their own at the concert, or cover a famous rock or folk song, and then they will count it as a job. They rarely sing works that are obviously not popular with the audience. Because the purpose of their coming here is, on the one hand, to network and socialize, and on the other hand, it is actually increasing exposure opportunities for themselves and attracting more fans for themselves.

So, they never take risks.

But Li Qian came here for the first time, and as the opening guest, he sang a very adventurous piece.

Ancient style... "Song of the Yue People"... On many faces, there is a capitalized word "dumb" written on it!

Some people like it, some people don't. But for the vast majority of ordinary viewers, whether they like it or not, the past is the past. At most, they just feel a little unsatisfied and want to hear Li Qian sing more. It’s good that Li Qian stopped singing. There are other singers to listen to.

However, for some people, Li Qian sang such a work at the opening ceremony of the music festival. The meaning it represents is obviously not that simple, nor can it be swept away.

So, before the end of the music festival, the next day, that is, Saturday morning, not only the entertainment section of "Suncheon Daily" reported the opening of the Changping Music Festival and the performances of many singers at the opening ceremony, but even On its literary criticism edition, there is also a not-so-short review article——

"Elegance is Good, Elegance is Bad——A Brief Analysis of the Creation Motivation of "Yueren Song"

Obviously, because Li Qian's status in the domestic music scene today cannot be ignored, the musicians, music critics, and even reporters who also went to the music festival on the day of the festival will not let this song go in vain.

And this critic, on the one hand, affirmed the sound and beauty of the song "Yueren Song", but on the other hand, he did not hesitate to criticize this song for being too far away from ordinary fans-this is still a OK, at least be fair!

By the third day, that is, Sunday, more comments emerged——

"This is the most precious thing in the blood of our nation——I think "Yue Ren Song""

"A Song of Sadness and a Song of Love——A Brief Discussion on the Beauty of "Yueren Song"

"Li Qian, do you want to support homosexuality? "

"I finally understand the meaning of "pretending to be profound" and "groaning without illness"

"Do we need <Yueren Song>? "

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Monday morning, Minghu Culture Company, Music Director's Office.

Liao Liao put his feet on the tea table casually, held the newspaper in his hand, and read emotionally: "...in the past few years, it is these beautiful works, these brand-new styles, Let us remember this young musical genius. Even today, I still want to say that the surprise brought to me by "Persistence" and the surprise brought to me by "The Sound of the Waves" have not yet retreated. "Sister, Sister, Stand Up" and "Look at the Boy Opposite" have set off a wave of youthful and fast singing, and they are also becoming a force that cannot be ignored in the current domestic music scene, but since last year, he seems to have stopped..."

After reading this, Liao Liao raised his head to look at Li Qian with great interest, then lowered his head with a smile, and continued to read: "Yes, Liao Liao's "Grateful Heart" has been a big success, and the new album " Woman Flower will be released soon, and the album "Dream Chaser" also helped He Runqing complete a successful transformation, including the "Fake Monk". I have to say that the rock and roll he made is really beautiful It's great, it's great. However, "Yue Ren Song" definitely doesn't belong to the category of beauty in my mind!"

"From a technical point of view, from an emotional point of view, and from an artistic point of view, this song is impeccable. I listened to the scene, and I was deeply moved by this song, but I deeply hope that this song will not appear in the "Female Flower", or "The Price of Love", which is expected to be released in July."

"Of course, it can be made into a fever disc. Li Qian can definitely come up with more high-profile works of this type, and then invite Liao Liao, He Runqing, oh, yes, and Zhou Mo...invite all the masters in the music world Come and record for him, including himself, and then make an absolutely good collection together, but it should never be a record that wins the market. ——As a die-hard church member, I deeply hope that Li Qian I can understand this, and at the same time, I hope he can come up with more good works besides "The Song of Yue People", just like the original "Perseverance" and "The Sound of the Waves Are Still", and continue to amaze my ears!"

After reading this, Liao Liao raised his head and observed Li Qian's expression.

Li Qian curled his lips, "The style of writing is not bad, um, so-so, not too good, but it's too personal, isn't it the style of a newspaper column?"

Liao Liao smiled when he heard the words, "They took it from the Internet. Ah...do you want to read this article, this is a special column!"

Li Qian quickly waved his hands, "Stop, stop!"

After a pause, he smiled helplessly, and said, "I really didn't expect it to be such a big response to just a song? In the past few days, it seems that many newspaper reviews and columns, Everyone is breaking this song, really..."

Liao Liao smiled, flipped through the newspaper, and said, "There are some good ones too! Those authors are not all laymen, but there are some who know how to do it! Besides, you don't need to be too knowledgeable to like that song, right?" ? It’s just a little niche.”

Li Qian nodded but did not speak.

After a while, Liao Liao put down the newspaper in his hand, looked at Li Qian, and said, "Don't worry about it! In fact, the reason why most people praise and criticize is just to express their preferences. How much can someone like you Do this kind of music, but there are people who want you to try not to do this kind of music... That's all."

Li Qian smiled and nodded, but immediately, he whispered: "Maybe... I should bring out some new things?"

Liao Liao's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and was about to speak when there was a knock on the door suddenly.

She called "Come in", and the assistant Wei Lan pushed the door open and said, "Sister Liao, the recording over there is scheduled to start at ten o'clock in the morning. In case of traffic jam or something, we have to leave."

Liao Liao raised his eyebrows and nodded helplessly. When he was about to leave, he turned his head and said, "When I'm done with the publicity for a while, you have to tell me about your new stuff, what exactly is it?"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Hurry up and tell you later."

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The Changping Music Festival ended on May 14th.

That afternoon, Li Qian didn't go, but Liao Liao and Zhou Mo rushed over again. Liao Liao sang "Woman's Flower" and Zhou Mo sang "Witch's Tears". Album promotion.

According to Liao Liao last night, the audience responded enthusiastically.

Not only "Women's Flower" received enthusiastic response, but "Witch's Tears" was almost unanimously loved by the audience.

And just today, right now, if nothing else happens, these two songs should have appeared in the streets and alleys of many cities in many parts of the country, and have become the playing songs of many video stores.

Because, on May 15th, Monday, these two albums have been officially released.

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There were classes for three or four classes on Monday morning, and Li Qian just came to the company for a tour, and then rushed back to school for class, but after the first or two classes in the afternoon, he rushed back to the company again.

The appointment was made a few days in advance, and he has a guest to visit today.

Moreover, it is a guest with a somewhat special status.

The executive president of Rolling Stone Records East Asia, and the general manager of Rolling Stone Records China, is an American named Michael Johnson.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, he arrived on time. The two met for the first time, and after a long time of admiration, they sat down in the reception area of ​​Li Qian's office. While the secretary was pouring tea, Johnson had already said in fluent Chinese: "Li, oh, by the way, maybe I can call you... Qian? I know, your friends will call you that!"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course it's no problem."

Johnson smiled, his rosacea flushed red with excitement. He was already tall and strong, but when he waved his arms and spoke excitedly, he looked even stronger and more terrifying.

The secretary served tea and went out.

Johnson continued waving his arms, and said passionately: "I have seen your photos a long time ago, and I know you are really young, but... wow, please forgive me for using an inappropriate metaphor, you Really like a high school student! SO-Young! But, your work is really great!"

"Changping Music Festival, I also went, of course, I didn't receive the invitation, I'm just an ordinary audience... Oh, you understand, foreigner! I heard your singing at the scene, it's great, especially that "The Song of the Yue People", please believe me, it is definitely the most Chinese-style classical charm I have heard in the seven years I have been in China, and at the same time has an international character!"

He seemed to be a chatterbox, but Li Qian couldn't interrupt the other party's warm praise, so he could only catch the gap between his speech and said with a calm smile: "Mr. Johnson, you are too polite, thank you!" So, you asked me to meet, you must have something to talk to me about?"

Johnson immediately said: "Of course, of course!"

While speaking, he paused for a moment, and said with a smile: "Dear Qian, when I asked you to meet with your assistant, there was only one thing, but now, there are two things. I can say the first Two pieces?"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course."

Johnson heard the words, put away his smile, and said seriously: ""The Song of Yue People", I like it very much! I like it very much! And I believe that my bosses, as well as music lovers around the world, especially for China Lovers who are full of interest in culture, they will like it as much as I do, so, can you consider working with the Rolling Stones to make this album?"

After a pause, he saw a slight surprise on Li Qian's face, so he quickly explained: "I know, you are an absolute superstar in China, although this song may not be very popular with fans in your country, as long as you It's your work, or... Liao's work, ok! They are definitely ok, they are not the most popular, but still can sell a good sales. But... Dear Qian, that is only in China!"

"You need a strong partner to sell records for you and your singers, such as Liao and Bihao, outside of China! Rolling Stone Records is the top three record companies in the world, and we In North America, in Europe, there is no trace, in Latin America, in other parts of Asia, and in Africa, they also have a strong distribution network. Moreover, the people of Rolling Stone Records are a bunch of guys who love music and love your music creation ! Dear Qian, you can trust me!"

By the time he finished speaking, the original surprise on Li Qian's face had long since disappeared. At this moment, seeing Johnson looking at him, as if waiting for his response, he thought for a while and said, "Mr. Johnson, it's okay for you to call me Qian. But, can you remove dear? You have to know ...uh...a different cultural background makes me feel a little... awkward."

Johnson was taken aback when he heard the words, and then laughed after a while, shrugged, and spread his hands, "Oh, yeah? OK! OK!"

Li Qian nodded, made a "please" gesture, and at the same time held up the teacup himself, and said, "Mr. Johnson, have a taste, this is Chinese spring tea, Biluochun Mingqian."

Johnson shrugged again, and picked up the teacup, "I understand, Chinese people like to drink tea and treat guests with tea! I also like to drink tea... well, great tea, with a special fragrance."

Li Qian smiled, and after putting down his teacup, he said slowly: ""The Song of Yue People", including similar works, I will do in the future, and I have been accumulating materials, but at least in the short term, this project, It will not be a priority."

Before Li Qian could finish speaking, Johnson had already raised his hand, "Of course, of course! I just want to reach a cooperation intention. When and how to do it are all up to you! You are the artist, and I am an artist." Businessman! YOU-KNOW, uh, smelt of money! . . . a businessman who loves art and loves music!"

Li Qian smiled and said: "As far as I am concerned, I certainly hope to cooperate with Rolling Stones on a global scale, and use the distribution network of Rolling Stones records to sell our records all over the world. However, as you said, this is Business matters, and business matters..."

Once again before Li Qian could finish speaking, Johnson moved his eyebrows and nose together, "Yes, I understand. Qi! I need to find Qi, right? Oh... I met her once, it was a very beautiful But a very smart woman! However, no problem, I am willing to deal with her, as long as you agree!"

Li Qian nodded with a smile, "Of course I agree." After a pause, he said again: "So, can I talk about the first thing?"

Johnson's interest seems to have faded a lot, but after all, he still achieved his goal, so at this time, he just acted very relaxed, as if something had nothing to do with him, and said plainly: "It's like this , A few days ago, I received a request from a friend in the United States. He was also entrusted by someone. The person who entrusted him to do things hopes to invite you to write a promotional song for a movie, an American movie! "

After a pause, he spread his hands and said casually: "Don't be surprised, Qian! Although your band, and the works and albums you created are only sold in East Asia and Southeast Asia, as long as you inquire a little bit, you will know that you are The most influential singer and producer in China today. So...if you are interested, my friend will fly over from the United States to talk to you face to face."

Li Qian thought for a while and asked, "A promotional song? In other words...not an episode, not a theme song, not a soundtrack, just a promotional song?"

Johnson nodded, and said: "That's right, a promotional song! If you agree, the other party hopes that it is your creation, and it can be sung by you or Liao. The right to use the song for publicity, it cannot meet the fans in advance, it must wait until the movie is released in China, of course, this does not prevent you from including it in an album later, you know, they What you want is to publicize the right to use it. It’s just that it can’t be done in advance, and when to use it has to be arranged by the other party.”

Li Qian thought for a while, then asked with a smile: "So, what kind of category, what style, do you have any requirements?"

Johnson replied immediately after hearing the words: "Love! Oh, just like your "Yueren Song", sad love!"

Li Qian nodded and asked again: "Is it convenient to know the name of this movie?"

Johnson said: "Oh, of course! "Titanic", it is said that the name of the movie is "Titanic", er, you may not know it well, it is the story of a wrecked cruise ship, a disaster! However, it is said that the name of the movie is "Titanic". The director of James Cameron, wants to make it into a romance film? I don’t know... I only know that the filming of this film has been started for more than half a year, but according to my friend, the whole Hollywood is rumored that he still It will take another year to finish filming...GOD!"

The astonishment on Li Qian's face flashed, and then he reached out and grabbed his chin, rubbing it.