Chapter 110: Ode to Heroes, the Flower of a Woman (1)
It is common for the entertainment industry to ban artists and hide celebrities. It may be due to contract issues or offended a big shot in an industry. However, as Zhou Gongjin said, the entertainment industry is always a place where interests are paramount, and this is no essential difference from other industries.
When they became famous, the whole circle was friends. When they were out of fame, they were too lazy to interact with you. When Jian'an and Zhonghan issued an unofficial joint ban on Ning Qingzhou, no company in the entire entertainment industry dared to contact him, either waiting or giving up. The situation was similar to that of an actress in Xiangcheng, because she offended a big name in the industry, so that she had no company to ask her to film for many years.
However, the times have changed. After Ning Qingzhou retired for three years, the ban order that year was mostly dispersed. Moreover, Jian'an and Zhonghan are now fighting each other, so the so-called joint ban is in no way possible. In addition, the brothers of Dongwu and Taoyuan are also rising and becoming companies that can directly talk to Jian'an and Zhonghan. Ning Qingzhou chose to return at this time, which is a coincidence. For example, Guo Fengxiao, Kong Ming, Sima Zhongda and others couldn't help but praise him, "Retreat as advance, and be familiar with current affairs."
When the news of Ning Qingzhou and Xu Ziyuan meeting came out, an iron-like fact was already in front of Jian'an. Such a strong opponent could not cooperate was a failure. It would be foolish to just suppress and force him to push him to the top opponent camp.
In view of this, the board of directors and the think tank around Cao Mengde finally began to speak, saying that he could no longer let the eldest son Cao's temperament. Ning Qingzhou roared out, and he could no longer suppress it. He wanted to change his strategies and turn enemies into friends.
Against this background, Cai Wenji proposed to make an appointment with Ning Qingzhou, which was a move to adapt to the overall situation. Cao Zihuan had no way to stop him, although he was very unwilling.
Now, in this tug-of-war with Ning Qingzhou, Cao Zihuan almost never gained the upper hand. Even his retreat three years ago has now become a kind of "wisdom to avoid his edge". This made Cao Zihuan very unhappy. He knew that he should put the overall situation first and cherish talents, but his entanglement with Ning Qingzhou has risen to a personal grudge. If he is not resolved, he is unhappy, he will not resolve it, and his thoughts will not be clear.
Yuan Xianyi, Zhonghan, also had the same thoughts as Cao Zihuan. In fact, he hated Ning Qingzhou more than Cao Zihuan. Especially after Ning Qingzhou wrote the song "The Original Dream" for Zhen Luoluo. Yuan Ershen was simply moved to find Ning Qingzhou to pk.
In this way, when Ning Qingzhou and Xu Ziyuan talked about cooperation and when Cai Wenji wanted to invite Ning Qingzhou to sing, internal resistance also arose.
On Zhonghan, Yuan Xianyi would definitely do his best to destroy Ning Qingzhou singing the theme song for "Lin Zexu", and on Jian'an, Cao Zihuan would also take the initiative to make a song with the queens of the music industry, trying to get a song that would beat Ning Qingzhou. At this point, the two maintained a temporary ally relationship.
Yuan Xianyi found him the day after Xu Ziyuan saw Ning Qingzhou and learned about Ning Qingzhou's willingness to collaborate with Zhonghan on the theme song of "Lin Zexu". Xu Ziyuan certainly would not refuse. He turned around and communicated with Tian Yuanhao, the director of "Lin Zexu". Tian Yuanhao was also happy to see that Ning Qingzhou, who had a topic, could join this movie, which was like a tiger with wings.
Now it is a general trend to win over Ning Qingzhou. Xu Ziyuan did this for the company. Yuan Xianyi had nothing to say. As for director Tian Yuanhao, Yuan Xianyi was even more afraid to act like a second son. That man was called "the core productivity of the company" by his father. He was not able to help his father, boss and employee Yi, who was not able to be the one who could be used by him.
After all, if you want to stop Ning Qingzhou from collaborating with "Lin Zexu", you can only learn from Cao Zihuan and find someone to write a more appropriate song, which will be considered as comparing Ning Qingzhou.
Yuan Xianyi found Tian Yuanhao and said his thoughts. Tian Yuanhao couldn't see Yuan Xianyi's thoughts, and he didn't say much, saying: "If there is something more suitable, of course there is no problem, but the appropriateness here is not only the theme song itself, but also the topic and publicity effect. I hope Xianyi can consider it comprehensively."
"I understand, Director Tian."
As the young leader of a group like Zhonghan, Yuan Xianyi will not lack musical connections. However, this time he wants to make the theme song for this epic masterpiece, he will definitely not be able to find the people who usually play music together, but to find the most important people.
The situation on Cao Zihuan's side was similar. After talking to Cai Wenji, he half-truely played a bet with her. He asked Cai Wenji to set a question for the new song, and then he wrote a song with Ning Qingzhou at the same time, and finally competed with him.
Cai Wenji didn't want to have a conflict with Cao Zihuan because of a song. She agreed readily and expressed her thoughts. It was just a simple sentence: "Girls' feelings are always poetry."
She had told Ning Qingzhou a long time ago that in fact, this is also a song she has wanted to write in recent years, but for some reason, she can't grasp the emotion in her heart. The lyrics and melody that come out have a little less flavor, which is also one of the reasons why she wants Ning Qingzhou to invite him to sing.
Basically, artists in any field of the literary and artistic industry will encounter creative bottlenecks. At this time, because one part of the mind is stuck, they can never rush through it. They can only use external forces to stimulate themselves, or watch other people's works, listen to other people's music, or watch other people's movies.
Cai Wenji made a song with Ning Qingzhou, in addition to inspiring her inspiration, she also had the intention of taking the exam. Now Ning Qingzhou wrote two songs by the woman, "The Next Stop Queen" and "The Woman Easily Injured", which made her curious. She wanted to know what kind of miracles Ning Qingzhou would create on this proposition.
Shortly after Cai Wenji and Cao Zihuan talked, she met Ning Qingzhou for a long time. To her surprise, Ning Qingzhou still remembered her original "proposition" and said with a smile: "I had a choice in my mind at that time, but it was scattered and incomplete. After this period of precipitation, almost the entire outline was clear."
Cai Wenji asked in surprise: "Do you mean you already have it?"
Ning Qingzhou nodded.
Cai Wenji was shocked and couldn't help but remind Ning Qingzhou: "This time I invited you to sing, and I made a bet with Cao Zihuan, so there would be a song there when he could come, do you understand?"
Ning Qingzhou smiled and said, "I understand, Zhonghan also means this, it doesn't matter."
Cai Wenji is also a musical conceit, but when she faces the common challenges of the two giant companies, she will inevitably feel stressed, especially the two songs that Ning Qingzhou wants to write are still so different in style.
Cai Wenji asked: "So. Are there any clues there?"
"Yes." Ning Qingzhou answered honestly.
“Everyone is looking forward to it.”
Ning Qingzhou smiled modestly and said, "Since there is a pk, it's the same as Zhonghan. I'll record a sample myself first and then send it there?"
Cai Wenji shook her head and said, "No, no, since I took the initiative to make a song, there is no reason to ask you to pk. No matter what result they give, I will definitely want this song."
Ning Qingzhou smiled and nodded, saying, "Will Sister Wen Ji be free next week?"
Cai Wenji didn't ask her assistant and nodded directly: "Of course I have time."
"Then let's try it out for the first time next week, um... if it's the location."
Cai Wenji continued: "I'll have someone come over to pick you up to my music room?"
"good."
Cooperation was reached here.
On the afternoon of the same day when Ning Qingzhou and Cai Wenji met, the theme song played by Ning Qingzhou for "Lin Zexu" had already appeared on Tian Yuanhao's desk. The speed was faster than he thought. Because Yuan Xianyi had not replied yet.
Tian Yuanhao thought for a while, and then asked his assistant to invite Yuan Xianyi to his studio. At this time, the movie "Lin Zexu" was still in post-production, and the starring Gao Tingzhu, Yan Ziyi and others were dubbing the movie, so Tian Yuanhao called everyone together to listen to the recording sent by Ning Qingzhou.
In theory, the main actors do not need to be involved in the selection of the theme song of the movie, but in order to demonstrate fairness, Tian Yuanhao deliberately gathered the main creators of various departments of the movie together. After listening, just hold a secret ballot.
At around 5:30 in the afternoon, Yuan Xianyi and Guo Gongze came to Tian Yuanhao's studio together. They met with acquaintances and had everything to do. Without too much greeting, they went directly to the song recording studio.
After everyone sat down, Tian Yuanhao signaled his assistant to sing. Ning Qingzhou was in a strong momentum recently, and everyone was looking forward to his new song. Yuan Xianyi was even more nervous.
The song begins and everyone is quiet.
Song title: Borrowing from the sky for another five hundred years
On Earth, this song is the theme song of "Kangxi Dynasty", but there are rumors that this song was made for Zheng Chenggong, but the official has never given a clear statement. Ning Qingzhou chose this song based on the history of this world.
Combined with Lin Zexu's life of dying before he succeeded, the title of this song is appropriate. In the history of China, Lin Zexu was also known as the first person to "open his eyes to the world". Similarly, he hated imperialist aggression. Starting from "The Humen Sweeping Smoke", Lin Zexu spent the rest of his life fighting against aggression, and was unyielding and died. The poem left behind, "If you benefit the country, you will not avoid it because of misfortune and good fortune" inspired countless latecomers.
Of course, this vigorous anti-aggression war finally achieved a brilliant victory under the collective awakening of the entire Sacred Huazhou nation. Lin Zexu, as a national hero who fired the first shot at the invaders, failed to see the day of victory. On his dying day, he shouted three times "destroying the foreign countries", which was a hundred years old.
Therefore, Ning Qingzhou's song title was very pleasant. As for the song itself, the prelude was very grand and epic. Then Ning Qingzhou's intentional heavy singing sounded:
A gentle curve along the ups and downs of the country
The Central Plains Love North and Jiangnan
Faced with the lovely companionship of the Ice Sword and Snow Sword in the Storm
Cherish the golden years given to me by God
Being a person is full of courage. Why fear of hardships and dangers? The passion remains unchanged year after year
Being a human being has bitterness and sweetness. Good and evil are separated from each other. Both are for the tomorrow in the dream.
Watch the iron hooves traverse the mountains and rivers
I stand at the storm and hold the sun and the moon tightly.
May the fireworks and the world be peaceful and happy? I really want to live another five hundred years
...
In the recording, Ning Qingzhou only sang it once. In fact, he recorded it six or seven times before he was finally satisfied. The last version, whether in tone or emotion, basically reached the highest level of personal level and belonged to the "relatively satisfied" level.
And Tian Yuanhao, Yuan Xianyi, Guo Gongze, Gao Tingzhu and others who had just listened to this song did not speak within half a minute after the song ended, as if they were waiting for others to speak first.
After a while, Tian Yuanhao finally spoke, and he asked quietly: "What do you think of this song?"
"It's very imposing." Yan Ziyi continued, and then others agreed.
"It is also more in line with the theme of the movie." Gao Tingzhu's tone was relatively cautious. When he spoke, he unconsciously glanced at Yuan Xianyi.
"Xianyi, what do you think?" Tian Yuanhao asked directly.
"Not bad." Yuan Xianyi tried his best to continue naturally. In fact, halfway through hearing this, he had already given up on this pk. Even though he was a layman, he could also hear the magnificent and shocking momentum of this song. Whether in terms of the melody, the lyrics, or the fame of Ning Qingzhou, this song is the most suitable for this movie and tailor-made.
"It's very consistent with the theme of our movie."
After Yuan Xianyi finished speaking, Guo Gong, who had been sitting next to him and thoughtlessly, suddenly continued: "I can't make a song that surpasses this song."
This sentence is equivalent to giving up directly.
Yuan Xianyi's face changed, but he didn't say anything, and there was nothing else to say. If it weren't for the song from Ning Qingzhou, he would have been able to cheer loudly just now.
At this time, Tian Yuanhao smiled and said, "I also think this song and this movie are a perfect match."
Chapter completed!