This star’s style is wrong

Chaoyin cultural idol group SPK released a new song, which topped the hot song list.

This is nothing at all. The top song on the hit list always needs to be replaced.

However, after SPK's new song "Sexy" topped the hot song list, various announcements were flying all over Weibo and self-media.

The content is basically: ["Sexy" defeated "Nocturne" and topped the hot song list. 】

When Fang Xing saw these drafts, he was very angry.

"Nocturne" has been dominating the charts for four weeks, so it is normal for it to drop out of the charts.

However, SPK chose to use this for publicity.

Moreover, it is difficult to argue with him.

Because, the current position of "Sexy" on the hot song list is indeed above "Nocturne".

At first glance, these drafts were bought by Chaoyin Culture.

It's okay to promote new songs, but it's very annoying if you have to win over your opponents.

However, pulling and stepping has always been a common operating method in the fan circle.

Even if it's a fight, as long as the topic is raised and fans on both sides quarrel, won't the traffic come?

…

After the "Star of Tomorrow" finals ended, Fang Xing moved out of the training camp and temporarily stayed in a hotel booked by Pine Rock Records for a long time, which was very close to Pine Rock Records.

Therefore, you can reach the company within walking distance.

Fang Xing pushed open the door of Liang Yusong's office and said with a straight face, "I changed my mind. I want to mess with him."

An interested smile suddenly appeared on Liang Yusong's face, and he said: "On the night of the celebration banquet, I asked you if you wanted to compete with SPK. You also said that you can't always be competitive. Why did you change your mind so quickly? Self-restraint Not enough effort."

"Just tell me whether to do it or not." Fang Xing urged.

"hehe……"

Liang Yusong laughed and looked very easy-going: "Chaoyin Culture's company is larger than Songshi, and He Hongtu has always made a show of things in front of me.

"If you don't want to do it, forget it. If you want to do it, then there's nothing to say.

“However, there is another job that I would like you to try.

"You also know that the company still wants to make money, and you refuse to accept commercial performances. This is too wasteful.

“After the talent show ends, it will only be popular for three months.

"If you don't want to take on a commercial role, I have to arrange some work for you."

Of course, Fang Xing didn't take any jobs, but he took jobs selectively.

"What job?"

"It's a producer's job. Blue Bird Media has spent a lot of money to create a movie. It's in the late stages of production and is preparing to be released on National Day. Now we're looking for someone to write a theme song."

Liang Yusong said, pushing a piece of information in front of Fang Xing, and continued: "The price offered by Jade Bird is quite high. However, the requirements are also high.

“After all, this movie is the highlight of this year for Bluebird Media, and all the actors hired are of high standing.

“The company sent us two demos, but they were both returned.

"I heard that Puxiang Records also wanted to take this order, but the situation was similar to ours. All the demos they sent us were returned.

“The requirements from Jade Bird are not only high, but they also need the songs to fit the story of their movie.

“So, it’s not easy to find the right one in the company’s inventory.

“For the demo I sent over, I asked the lyricist to change the lyrics to try to fit the story of the movie, but the result was still not satisfactory to them.

"After hearing you sing ten songs on "Tomorrow's Star", I feel more and more that you should still have some in stock.

“Look at the synopsis of the movie and see if you can write a theme song.

"If you can accept this order, I can give you an extra 10% of the producer's share this time."

Fang Xing smiled and said, "Is there such a good thing?"

Although Fang Xing is very popular now, he has not been on trending searches all summer.

However, you won't get much money by participating in "Tomorrow's Star".

Because before joining the show, he was just an unknown Dongyin student.

The show has skyrocketed, but the program team will not increase the advertising fee because of this.

Only the commercials in the second half of the program can get big red envelopes from advertisers.

Originally, taking advantage of the popularity of the show and accepting more commercial performances, one could make a lot of money.

But Fang Xing promised from the beginning that he would not accept business performances randomly.

As a result, the show ended, and Fang Xing still seemed to be short of money.

Therefore, when I saw Jade Bird Media’s theme song purchase budget, my eyes lit up.

Calculated based on 50% of the score for lyrics, music and singing, not counting the subsequent income from the song, the budget for purchasing the theme song can reach seven figures.

Liang Yusong reminded: "Don't be too happy yet. Jade Bird Media has very high requirements. Moreover, this is only the budget for purchasing the theme song. The budget is not the final price. It still depends on whether they are satisfied with the song."

"I know."

Fang Xing lowered his head and continued to read the information, and read out the synopsis of the story: "The movie story is adapted from the story of Ghost Painted Skin in "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio". This job seems a bit easy..."

The historical trend of this world before the 19th century was basically the same as that of the earth.

"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" began in the Qing Dynasty, so it exists in this world as well.

Developing traditional works into IP is something that many entertainment companies are doing.

Liang Yusong frowned and asked, "What, you have it again?"

"What does it mean to have it again?"

Fang Xing glanced at him and said, "I have an idea. However, preparing two songs is too troublesome, so why not combine them into one. Let's use this movie theme song to attack Chaoyin culture."

Liang Yusong didn't think about it for a while, and said doubtfully: "Maybe there is something you don't understand. This song is to be used as the theme song for Jade Bird Media. How to use it and when to use it are decided by Jade Bird Media."

"This matter can be discussed. Anyway, I have to decide on the lyrics, music and singing of this song, and the release time will be as planned as possible." Fang Xing was very insistent on this.

Liang Yusong shook his head and said: "Sure enough, you are still young. You may not understand that Bluebird Media is Party A and we are Party B. They offer such a high price just to ask us to cooperate with them."

Fang Xing chuckled and said, "First record a demo and give it to Jade Bird Media for a try. If they think it's suitable, then we'll think about the rest. If they don't like it, there won't be anything else to do."

This is entirely possible.

Although Jade Bird Media is developing the IP of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" and turning the story of Ghost Painted Skin into a movie.

However, no one knows what the taste of Jade Bird Media will be, whether they like this song or not.

"Yes, then record a demo for them to listen to first. If they are interested, then let's talk about it. If they are not interested, forget it." Liang Yusong felt that he had not recorded any demos yet, so he considered being interested by Jade Bird Media. It's too early.

"Then I'll go back and arrange the music." Fang Xing said, getting ready to leave.

Liang Yusong added: "Try to be as good as possible. You should also know what kind of company Jade Bird Media is. If a big company in the film industry can cooperate with Jade Bird Media, it will be beneficial to you and the company."

"I will try my best."

As Fang Xing said that, he went back to the hotel and started typing music and arranging music.

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at the same time.

Jade Bird Media Headquarters.

Everyone in the company is working intensively on the post-production of the National Day movie.

The post-production work has been going on for five months, and there are still two months left before the planned release date.

Time is a bit tight, so the employees of Bluebird Media are very busy.

The soundtrack team hired by Jade Bird Media has basically completed the soundtrack for the movie, except for the lack of a theme song.

The original plan was to release the theme song in the second trailer.

However, as the National Day release gets closer and closer, the theme song I want has never been found.

The producer and director of this project even had a quarrel because of this incident.

The producer felt that one should be selected as the theme song from the dozen or so demos received.

The director disagreed.

The director has very high requirements for the film, and he had done music work in his early years, so his requirements for theme songs are higher than those of ordinary film directors.

In the conference room.

Producer Luo Yuheng knocked on the table and said: "Time is very tight now. We must come up with the second trailer as soon as possible to promote the National Day release. Don't delay it any longer. Among the twelve demos received so far, some of them are good Yes, just choose one from them.”

Normally, on a film project, the producer is the one doing the talking.

Of course, the director also has a great say.

Therefore, there are often quarrels between producers and directors.

However, when these two identities quarrel, it is usually because of money.

The producer is in charge of money, and the director only cares about making a good movie.

However, making a movie is very expensive. The bigger the scene, the more money it costs.

In order to shoot a big scene, the director naturally burns money desperately.

At this time, the role of the producer comes.

Investment in a movie is limited. If the director is allowed to burn money, the budget will definitely not be enough, and he may run out of money halfway through filming.

So, producers and directors would often argue over money.

But this time it was different. The reason for the quarrel between the producer and the director was not because of money, but because of the song.

Director Xue Tao was not satisfied with the theme song demo he received and wanted to find a song that was more in line with the theme of the movie.

However, Jade Bird Media has already begun promoting the movie and is preparing to release it during the National Day holiday.

At this time, the delay in deciding the theme song will definitely affect the film's promotion.

Producer Luo Yuheng said solemnly: "No matter, I have the final say on this project anyway. If you are not sure about the choice, then I will choose one. "Starless Night" sent by Fenglin Records is very good."

Director Xue Tao exhaled and said: "It's up to you, you have the final say on the project, but I don't agree with this song. If you insist on using this song, then you can use it. When reporters asked about it later, I also said I don't agree."

Luo Yuheng shook his head and said: "This is not good for the promotion of the movie. The conflict between the producer and the director will make the audience suspect that the movie is bad."

Xue Taopi said with a smile: "Have you ever seen any producer and director who don't have conflicts?"

Luo Yuheng pondered for a moment and said: "Then I will give you three more days. After three days, the theme song must be decided, and the recording and post-production will be done later. We have no time."

Xue Tao did not agree, but remained silent.

Because he never knows when he will encounter a satisfactory song.

…

Wednesday morning.

Fang Xing recorded a demo in the recording studio of Songshi Records.

The person recording in the studio is a female singer signed by Pine Stone Records last year and has not released any songs yet.

In fact, not every singer has the opportunity to release an album.

There are even many singers who don’t have a single single from their debut to their retirement.

For a newcomer like this, the first job is to record demos.

Fang Xing composed the music score and arranged it yesterday.

However, this song is a female-vocal song, and it doesn’t feel that way when sung by a male vocalist, so I had to find a female singer to sing the demo.

Naturally, Pine Rock Records has singers who sing demos.

However, Fang Xing listened to her singing three times and was not satisfied. He shook his head, looked at the sound engineer on the side and said, "Are there any other female singers in the company who can record demos?"

The sound engineer shook his head, showing a helpless expression.

The singer who recorded the demo was a newcomer. Hearing that Fang Xing was dissatisfied, he felt a little sad and took the initiative to apologize: "I'm sorry, Teacher Fang Xing, I didn't sing well."

"It's not your problem. This song is really difficult to sing. I can see that you tried your best." Fang Xing did not blame her.

Fang Xing took out his phone, opened WeChat, swiped a few times, clicked on Li Caiwei's WeChat, and sent a message: Can you help me record a demo?

Usually, recording a demo does not require a quasi-A-list singer.

However, Li Caiwei quickly replied: Of course, when will it be recorded?

Fang Xing: Now, the company recording studio.

Li Caiwei: Wait for me for five minutes.

Not long after, Li Caiwei opened the door of the recording studio and walked in. It was obvious that she was in the company today.

When the little singer saw Li Caiwei coming in, she quickly said hello: "Sister Caiwei."

"Hello." Li Caiwei responded with a smile.

Fang Xing handed over the music score and said, "The music is a little high, so I have to ask you."

Li Caiwei held the musical score in one hand and moved her other hand up and down along with the music score, gently humming the tune of the song.

Halfway through humming, her eyes were shining.

Before she finished humming, she pressed the sheet of music to her chest, looked at Fang Xing with a smile, and asked, "How about I sing this song and I can just control the pitch, okay?"

Fang Xing waved his hand and said, "Well... I asked Mr. Liang before, your current price is a bit high."

Li Caiwei was originally a quasi-first-line singer. Although her career was tepid due to some things in the past, her strength is there, and the price for singing film and television theme songs will not be too low.

This time, because of the popularity of "Chi Ling", the price has increased several times.

According to the quotation given by Songshi Records, Li Caiwei is now singing a film and television theme song, and the price is seven figures.

Of course, this is a one-time buyout price with no subsequent dividends.

Fang Xing took this job mainly because he wanted to make some money.

According to the producer's contract, the total share of lyrics, music and singing is 50%. If the singing gets more, Fang Xing will not have much left.

Li Caiwei held on to the score and said with a smile: "What are you talking about? I won't participate in the sharing of this song, and I don't need any money, or I can just give a token amount."

Fang Xing frowned and said, "So easy to talk to?"

Li Caiwei nodded and said: "I only hummed half of the score. I knew this song would be popular. If you can sing it to me, I would be satisfied."

Fang Xing did not agree immediately, but said: "This song is for Jade Bird Media to make a movie theme song. However, I don't know if Jade Bird Media will take a fancy to it. By then, who will sing it may have to be arranged with Jade Bird Communicate with the media.”

After listening to the explanation, Li Caiwei nodded and said: "So that's it. However, I really like this song, and I can sing it at this pitch. If possible, would you consider me more? I will be a singing machine for you for free."

"Okay, I will try my best to help you fight for it." Fang Xing said.

"Okay then, let's start recording."

Li Caiwei said and walked into the recording studio. After trying it a few times, she officially started singing along with the lyrics and music.

Her musical skills are really good. She can sing the song with a sheet of music. After trying it a few times, she can sing it completely.

Although it has not reached the level of perfection, it is already very good to record the demo to this extent.

Fang Xing listened to it once and felt that the demo was good enough. He turned to the sound engineer and said, "The last time it was played was pretty good. You can do the mixing and leave it to Mr. Liang."

"Okay, no problem, we can finish it today." The sound engineer made an OK gesture.

Li Caiwei came out of the recording studio and asked, "How was it? Can the demo recorded by the first line satisfy Teacher Fang?"

Fang Xing gave a thumbs up and praised: "A top-notch sample."

Li Caiwei smiled generously and said: "Remember our agreement, I can use this song as a free singing machine."

"Okay, I'll try my best."

Fang Xing nodded and agreed.

Of course, Li Caiwei singing this song for free does not mean there are no benefits.

If this song becomes popular, it will naturally take the singer away.

Secondly, Li Caiwei can at least get the right to sing this song and use it for commercial performances.

The singing rights must be given, otherwise it would be too much.

…

the next day.

Jade Bird Media Headquarters, Ghost Painted Skin Project Office.

In the past few days, Xue Tao, the director of this project, has been listening to the twelve demos he received previously.

He also knew that time was tight and wanted to decide on the theme song for the movie as soon as possible.

Therefore, he kept listening to it over and over again, hoping to choose one that was barely usable, and then put forward some comments so that the record company could make modifications based on the comments.

However, after listening to it again and again, I always feel that these songs are just not that interesting.

Moreover, some of the lyrics in these demos are a bit abrupt.

The reason why this happens is also very simple.

Because of these songs, these record companies picked them from their inventory and then modified them according to the story of the movie.

The main modification is the lyrics.

Since it is just a demo, the modifications are not very detailed, so some places sound a bit abrupt.

If it were another director, maybe he would just choose one song and be done with it.

However, when Xue Tao first entered the industry, he did soundtrack work and had relatively high requirements for music, so he always wanted to find a song that met his expectations.

At this moment.

The assistant opened the door and came in, holding three CDs in his hand, and said: "Boss, I received three more demos from Puxiang Records and Songshi Records. Do you want to listen to them?"

Xue Tao was not in a high mood, waved his hand and said: "Let it go."

He has been listening to it for a day. Although he is not interested, he doesn't mind listening to a few more songs.

The assistant put the CD into the machine and started playing music.

The prelude of the first song echoed in the office. The melody of the prelude was okay, but after hearing the first sentence, Xue Tao waved his hand and said: "This song is not good, it is not as good as the previous one."

The assistant continues to play the next song, and the result is the same as the first song.

Xue Tao felt a little unmotivated and stood up to wash his face and wake up.

At this moment, the assistant played the third song.

As soon as the song started, he hummed loudly, which immediately pulled him back from his rising steps.

He stood there with his back to the music and listened to the chorus, and asked excitedly: "Which record company is this song from?"

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