Chapter 33 Shock
Chinzhou.
Cannes.
Li Liang, as the director of the TV series "The World", is discussing post-production work with the show's producer.
“The soundtrack is basically completed.”
Zhang Peiheng, who serves as the producer of this drama, said: "Now we just need a promotional song. Is there any news from Shinhwa?"
"Soon."
Li Liang said with a smile: "The work efficiency of Shinhwa is quite good."
After a pause, Li Liang continued: "But I still think spending seven million to buy a promotional song is too wasteful. We should save more money and put it into promoting the TV series. Spending one million to buy a song is enough." Use it actually."
“Xiao Li, you are still young.”
Zhang Peiheng patted the director on the shoulder: "Don't underestimate the influence of music. Sometimes a good song is more effective than how much money you spend on publicity."
“But I still think it doesn’t matter if the theme song of the TV series is almost the same, the script is the key point.”
Li Liang muttered in a low voice, but did not feel unhappy because the other party called him "Xiao Li", even though the two were similar in age.
Just because…
This Zhang Peiheng is not only the producer of "The World", but also one of the top ten film directors in Qinzhou!
As for why Zhang Peiheng, a top director, served as the producer of the TV series "The World"?
It’s so normal.
These days, more and more TV dramas like to hire a big-name film director to serve as a producer, even if it is just by name.
There are two main reasons.
First, use the business card effect of big-name film directors to attract audiences.
For example, the producer of an upcoming TV series in China is the great director "Zhang Yi". Will the audience be interested in watching it?
The second is to borrow the voice of big-name film directors!
These big-name film directors are often deeply trusted by their employers. Their presence can directly protect TV drama directors and balance the relationship between all parties.
Even directly provide guidance and assistance to TV drama directors!
In the crew of "The World", Zhang Peiheng plays such a role.
Therefore, Zhang Peiheng is fully qualified to pat director Li Liang on the shoulder and say, "Little Li Qi is still young."
At this time.
Li Liang’s phone rang.
After answering the phone, Li Liang smiled and said: "Shihwa has sent the songs to my email. There are five songs in total. Seniors and I can listen to it together. If you are not satisfied, let them change it. The singer can also be changed."
Zhang Peiheng is Li Liang’s senior.
If it weren't for this relationship and some special reasons, Zhang Peiheng would not be the producer of the drama "The World".
“Then let’s listen and see.”
Zhang Peiheng said with a smile: "The customized songs made by Shinhwa are worth looking forward to."
“Okay, senior, wait a moment.”
Li Liang opened his computer mailbox, entered his password, downloaded all five songs, and immediately clicked on the first song to play.
This is a typical ancient song.
After listening to the song, Li Liang smiled and said, "It seems okay."
Zhang Peiheng was not particularly satisfied. He shook his head slightly and said: "This song is indeed useful, but don't forget that we spent 7 million, so we should have higher requirements. Let's listen to the next one."
"good."
Li Liang plays the second song.
The second song was quickly finished. Li Liang thought for a while and said, "This song seems to be better than the last one."
Zhang Peiheng also nodded in approval this time.
"It does feel better than the last one, but don't you think the style of this song seems more suitable as the ending song? We have already decided on the ending song, and what we want now is the theme song, which can help promote the TV series. The theme song, it is best if it is separated from the TV series itself, so that people can feel the charm of this song."
In short, this song is not good enough.
As Party A who spent 7 million in customization fees, Zhang Peiheng is qualified to be picky. After hearing this, Li Liang felt that it made sense, nodded and said:
“The next song.”
Li Liang played the third song, this song is called "Moving Heart".
Li Liang's eyes lit up just halfway through listening to it. Even if the outside world said that the average quality of songs produced by Shinhwa was not as good as Nathan's, let alone Tianguang, they were still in the top three levels after all!
The gap between the three major companies is not absolute.
Myths can sometimes turn the world upside down.
For example, this song called "Moving Heart" is very good in terms of melody and lyrics, even better than the previous two songs. The singer is very ear-catching as soon as he starts singing!
"good!"
Li Liang clapped his hands and praised.
Not to mention Li Liang, even the demanding Zhang Peiheng nodded slightly at this moment and said with some satisfaction: "The quality of this song is about the same, at least it is worthy of our customization fee."
Finished.
Zhang Peiheng smiled softly.
The signature of the three major companies is credibility protection.
The ace composer of Shinhwa Entertainment's music department can still be trusted in his creative ability. If he shows his strength, he may not be worse than the other two companies. This song "Temptation" is a good proof.
“There are two more.”
Perhaps it was because each song was better than the other, Li Liang's expectations were raised, and he couldn't wait to start playing the fourth song. There were five songs to choose from, so naturally he had to listen to them all before making a judgment.
However, after listening to the fourth song, Li Liang was a little disappointed.
“This one is not as good as the third one.”
Zhang Peiheng seemed to have seen through everything, and said with an unsurprised expression: "This is where the mythical chicken thief comes from. The first three songs can be said to be better than the other, and then they deliberately put the best third song on In the middle, we can make a sharp comparison with the two songs before and after it. As a result, as soon as the fourth song came out, the gap with the third song was immediately obvious."
“The myth is so scheming.”
After listening to Zhang Peiheng's analysis, Li Liang clicked his tongue and said: "This order is not random. Psychological warfare has been arranged for us. The old ones are the hot ones. I wouldn't have thought of it unless the seniors told me."
“There’s one more.”
Zhang Peiheng leaned his back against the chair, raised his chin towards the screen, and said with great confidence:
"This is just a routine used by Party B. After all, you are still young, and it is normal for you to have little experience. As expected, the two songs before and after "Temptation" were sent as green foils. If you don't believe me, listen to the fifth song. This song must also serve as a green leaf to accompany the third song.”
“That makes sense.”
Li Liang nodded in agreement, then moved the mouse and clicked play.
The fifth song is called "Moonlight".
Different from the first four songs, the first few seconds of the fifth song are extremely quiet, with no sound at all, and the prelude sounds only a few seconds later.
The guzheng is like water.
around.
In the melodious artistic conception, the sound of the flute flows slowly.
The flowing melody floats in the ears, combined with the sound of flutes and drums that gradually sound.
“Moonlight color
Female fragrance
The Sword Broken by Tears
How long is love?
How much does it hurt?
Wuzhixiang
forget you…"
The singer's voice sounded slowly, with a touching ancient artistic conception. The chivalrous heart and full of sorrow almost came to your face in this ancient lyrics.
Li Liang’s expression changed slightly.
The mood is like a calm lake, and suddenly a stone is thrown into it, causing ripples like ripples.
Turned.
Li Liang turned his head and glanced at Zhang Peiheng with a strange expression.
The promised fifth song will also be a foil?
Why does it sound like that’s not the case?
Zhang Peiheng pretended not to see Li Liang’s gaze. Listening to this song, he also felt a little strange in his heart.
This song…
Very special feeling.
Obviously they are also following the ancient style route, but for some reason, the sound of the melody is different from the previous four.
One line of lyrics is so short, but it can be repeated thousands of times. It seems to have an indescribable taste that makes people unable to help but chew and taste it carefully.
Zhang Peiheng seemed to want to say something, but when the words came to his mouth, there was only silence. Let’s listen to it again.
The melody is still desolate and quiet, shining like moonlight on the world, lonely and lingering.
In line with the just-right transitions in the singing, the love and hate of the Jianghu disciples are quietly hidden in every word.
ifier
necessarily
Who is going to think about it?
This battlefield of mortal world
With thousands of troops, who can be king..."
Every word in this song seems to have great weight, and the lyrics and artistic conception complement each other.
Especially the last line of the main song, "Who among thousands of troops can be king?" seems to transport people to the era when war horses neighed and knights roamed freely.
Beautiful and desolate, until the sky and the earth are boundless.
Li Liang gently closed his eyes, carefully feeling the increasingly majestic melody, and even slowly swayed in harmony with the melody, as if the world was only filled with music.
And beside Li Liang.
Zhang Peiheng gradually opened his mouth and couldn't help but adjust his sitting posture——
His body tilted from backward to forward, as if he wanted to hear the song more clearly.
The notes flow in the room with the resonance of the instruments, the arrangement gradually becomes gorgeous, and the verse also transitions to the chorus part in the interlude of the instruments.
Who dares to break in?
Looking at the bright moon
Sad heart
Eternal Hate
Taste of reincarnation
With eyes closed
Who is the craziest?
Look at the impermanence of this world
Those who dare to love are destined to be hurt for life..."
When the main song part came, the singer's voice gradually changed, and huge emotional tension violently impacted Li Liang's mind. His mind flashed like a slideshow, and plot scenes appeared before his eyes.
唰!
Li Liang's eyes suddenly opened!
There seemed to be light flashing in those wide-open eyes, with a stunning color!
The three-character refrain was melodious and ups and downs a thousand times, almost every sentence moved people's hearts. He listened intently and could not help but cry and complain!
at the same time.
Zhang Peiheng was also completely moved, and he didn’t even care about the embarrassment caused by his misjudgment!
When the lyrics talked about eternity and reincarnation, he actually felt a fatalistic sense of sadness from it!
Li Liang, who was next to him, suddenly turned his head, and his eyes collided with Zhang Peiheng's. Both of them saw the shock in the other's eyes.
The music continues.
The sad lyrics seem to be telling something, or in other words, this song is about an infatuated man and the impermanence of the world.
The relationship is difficult and will leave regrets throughout the ages.
In the context of this great era, an individual's destiny is like a small boat in the vast sea. He can only be lost in the drifting waves of the ocean. He raises his head and looks at the bright moon in the sky, leaving behind a deep feeling of loss.
The whole song has a sad and lingering tone.
However, after listening to the entire song, it turns out that thousands of palaces have turned into dust, giving people a sudden feeling of devastation.
Until the last lingering reverberation…
Zhang Peiheng, who had been silent for the entire song, suddenly let out a breath and said with a wry smile: "It turns out that the third song is also Green Leaves, and this song "Moonlight" is the final killer move."
The myth has taken a big hit!
“That’s it! There’s no need to consider the other songs!”
Li Liang spoke without hesitation, as if every cell in his body was cheering, and the smile on his lips could no longer be suppressed. The money was really well spent, this song is so amazing!
“That’s right.”
Zhang Peiheng coughed lightly: "Xiao Li, you should know that I will make a movie with a similar theme next year, and I just don't have a suitable song..."
“Senior!”
Li Liang’s expression changed: “Obviously I was the one who came first!”
Zhang Peiheng said earnestly: "If you can't grasp this song, the senior will help you grasp it."
There was a pause.
Zhang Peiheng added: "Besides, you said it, it doesn't matter if the theme song of the TV series is almost the same, the script is the key point. After thinking about it, I think it makes sense."
“Did I say this?”
Li Liang shook his head vigorously to deny it.
"I, Li Liang, have never said anything like this. Senior, you know me. In fact, I have always valued TV drama soundtracks. I learned this from you, senior. Didn't you just say that a good song can To promote the promotion of the TV series? I deeply agree with the senior’s point of view!”
“Give or not?”
Zhang Peiheng Tuqian saw: "I will give you an extra one million. Didn't you say that one million to buy a song is enough?"
Li Liang almost cried: "I didn't say these words! A great director can't bully people like this! I'm still your junior!"
“Then get out of the way.”
“I won’t dodge!”
Li Liang was a little scared, but he resisted bravely. No one could take this song away!
Zhang Peiheng suddenly burst out laughing: "Look how scared you are. I asked you to get out of the way because I wanted to see who wrote this song. Besides, how could I really compete with you?"
“Huh? Really!?”
Li Liang was stunned for a moment, and then he felt happy. Then he stepped aside and looked closer to the screen with Zhang Peiheng's face.
“Bai Di?”
“Bai Di?”
The two looked at the suffix of songwriter and almost pronounced these two words in unison.
“Who is Bai Di?”
Zhang Peiheng looked at Li Liang curiously.
Li Liang shook his head: "This is the first time I've heard this name. It's quite arrogant."
Said.
Li Liang took out his mobile phone and searched, and found that it was introduced on Qinzhou Encyclopedia.
“No wonder neither of us have heard of this person. Bai Di seems to be a newcomer to Shinhwa who has only released two songs so far.”
“Newcomer?”
Zhang Peiheng frowned.
Li Liang continued to search for news about Bai Emperor on the Internet, as if he suddenly discovered some new continent, and said in a somewhat surprised tone: "This Bai Emperor is quite interesting!"
"How to say?"
"Although this person is a newcomer who has only released two songs, his first song that debuted last month directly ranked second on the season chart. This month he released another song, which is currently number one on the season chart. !”
"Yeah?"
Zhang Peiheng’s brows relaxed slightly, and he said in a strange voice: “So this song “Moonlight” is Bai Di’s third song?”
“It should be.”
Li Liang smiled and said: "His performance has been so good since his debut. This guy must be a genius. We have found a treasure now!"
"really."
Zhang Peiheng still recognizes the value of the season rankings.
He thought for a while and said: "This song is very good. The singer should have a younger voice."
"OK."
Li Liang nodded.
The songs sent by Shinhwa were recorded by random people for Party A to listen to, similar to a model house.
After determining which song Party A wants, the two parties will discuss specifically which singer to sing. This is also a well-established model in the industry.
“白…帝…”
Zhang Peiheng slowly read out these two words again, narrowed his eyes slightly, and didn't know what he was thinking.
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