Chapter 8: Always Be Ready
Many fans in China know that "Glory" is the representative work of the BOBO group, and it can even be called the only one.
Other songs have been popular for a while, such as "Love Novice" and "Always Ready", the former also served as a promotional advertisement for OPPO mobile phones, but it was only a short-term hit.
Every song that can be popular is important in front of the stage and behind the scenes.
If the singer's singing skills are good and popular, the probability of the song becoming popular will be much greater, and the behind-the-scenes words refer to behind-the-scenes work such as lyrics, composition and even arrangement.
It is worth mentioning that the arrangement of the song "Glory" is Jin Zhiwen. In the past, he had a song that was very popular when Rongyi was a student, called "Unspeakable Weakness", and it was signed by Xiaowen at that time.
Later, after the popularity of the variety show The Voice, it was changed back to its original name.
And the producer of this song is Hu Haiquan, in addition to this, this song also won an award for best lyricist, of course, the style of this song is inspirational, which is also a plus.
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"Yes, let's listen to the sample first. ”
Li Lin first took the score and put it aside, then picked up the recorder and opened it, and heard the song accompanied by the guitar. The sample effect of recording this song with its practical guitar accompaniment is relatively poor, and it is barely okay.
"Thank you for the honor you have given me
I want to bow deeply to you
Because of the effort that has been put in, someone can understand..."
She just listened to a paragraph and then pressed the pause, and hurriedly asked: "This is the song you wrote? This paragraph has a very good idea, thank you fans for the glory they have given you." And your voice, how do I feel a little different?"
In fact, she still hasn't said a word, that is, the style and lyrics of this song are too different from Rongyi's previous style.
It's like Wu Fengye, the top idol of the earth, likes to make hip-hop electronic music in songs, and if you let him make a whole R&B love song, it's not his Style at all!
However, it is not incomprehensible that Rongyi can create the song "Glory". After all, he has been an idol for so long, and it is normal for him to feel something.
Before Rongyi could answer, she turned on the recorder again and listened to the whole song from beginning to end. I didn't speak for the first time, but I was reminiscing.
After a while, Li Lin smiled and said: "Xiaoyi, this song is much better than I imagined, and some of the lyrics even hit the heart, and the same is true for people like us who are in the entertainment industry." And your fans should be very happy if they hear this song. ”
Rong Yi also smiled when he heard this: "I think so too." ”
"Some small details of this song, I think you should also be clear, so I won't mention it for the time being. But before you told me that you were going to join forces with Xiao Sheng Yunze, did you use this song as a promotional song for the album? Aren't you going to put this song on the album?"
The reluctance revealed in her words is a bit strong, in her eyes, the quality of this song is unprecedented, but it is definitely an excellent work, and it can be regarded as a masterpiece in the cooking circle.
She is a little reluctant to share the benefits of "Glory" with others. Although she also watched Xiao Sheng and the others grow up, Rongyi is her own son, and the other two are at most stepsons.
But then again, if you can use this song as a promotional song, then the chances of the album's success will be greater.
Rongyi does not blindly pursue the so-called sales, but has to fire the studio's first shot.
The reputation among music critics, fans and ordinary listeners must be good, even if it is popular or not. But then again, the possibility of applauding or not being applauded should not happen to Rongyi.
"First of all, I think this song is good as a promotional song, and the three-person chorus will bring great popularity to the album. Secondly, the theme style of my album does not quite match the song "Glory". ”
Li Lin expressed his understanding and did not dwell on this issue. She can only help with some work matters, but she can't help much with artistic creation.
"Since you mentioned the theme concept of the album, when I asked you before, you said you should think about it, how is it now?"
Her words are actually a recognition of Rongyi. If there is no recognition, then the theme concept of the album has to be discussed carefully, and it depends on the situation on Mr. Zhang Shu's side.
Since it has been decided today, she will not deliberately obstruct it, after all, the studio still has a chance to fail. It's not going to go out of business just because of a problem with the album.
At worst, she also has a foundation for "Glory", so she got straight to the point and said: "Although I approve of you, it is still difficult for you to cover all the songwriting of the entire album." And it can't be delayed, try to complete it within half a year. I don't care if I'm paid or not, but the rest of the studio is still waiting for the rice to come to the pot. ”
Rongyi's album is not released for a day, and many employees can only get a guaranteed salary.
You must know that the monthly salary of the employees of the average star studio is not very much, and the important thing is the huge commission and bonus. Especially the year-end bonus, which is absolutely generous.
If you want the horses to run fast and don't give the horses grazing, how can there be such a cheap thing!
It's already August, and if the album production takes place for more than half a year, it's going to be the New Year.
In fact, with Li Lin's plan, the studio will wait for half a year to release an album, even if it is three months, she is too slow. Directly invite Mr. Zhang Shu to sing as the title song, and then proudly create one or two songs by himself and put them on the album as fan benefits, and then invite the lyrics and composers in the circle to add songs.
The normal album configuration is basically a good song plus nine mediocre songs.
Many times it is good for an album to be popular with a song, and the albums of most singers may be wiped out, and they can't afford to splash in the music world.
If you can catch two or three songs, you can be regarded as a god.
Faced with Li Lin's question about the theme of the album, Rong Yi had already analyzed it when he stayed at home. If he comes up with more than 10 high-quality songs in a short period of time, it is too easy to go wrong.
It's not a single, it's an album.
He couldn't take it one step at a time like squeezing toothpaste, but he had to do it all at once. The normal process of making an album is time-consuming, especially if Rongyi is preparing to add all the songs in the album to the MV, which is even more time-consuming.
For example, arranging, recording, and editing all take time.
If you push forward 20 years, then the album still has to be recorded. Singers also have to go to music stations, radio or print media to promote their songs.
From the time the album is written to the record released, it takes a long time. And if a singer creates an album, it often takes two or three years.
Although the pace of life is much faster today, literary and artistic works are still slow to work hard.
But the problem is that Rongyi can't reveal the truth to Li Lin and say that he is a guest from the earth, right? No matter how close her relationship with Rongyi is, it is impossible.
So when he faced Li Lin's question, he took a long breath, and then said slightly apologetically: "Aunt Lin, I wasn't embarrassed to tell you before, all the songs on the album have been written. But I didn't expect you to spend a lot of money to invite Mr. Zhang to sing in private in order to help me.
Of course, not all of these songs were written by me, and some of them were bought out by chance because I met a few elders who were indifferent to fame and fortune, and they promised to write a few songs for me, and they could also hand over the authorship rights to me, which was considered a buyout. ”
Seeing that Li Lin wanted to speak and stopped, he immediately reacted, this is because the other party is worried that he will be deceived, and he is embarrassed to say it directly. Her identity is not only an elder, but also a partner of the studio, after all, she needs to give Rongyi a little trust and face.
"Aunt Lin, don't worry, I'm not stupid. I've known all those songs, and the quality is very high. ”
"You really don't believe it, after a while I will deliver all the songs of the album to you together, and you will have to help me register the copyright. In addition, the theme concept of my album is 'Simple Love', which is all love songs. ”
Li Lin saw that Rong Yi had made up his mind, so he didn't plan to persuade him anymore.
If the songs on the album don't satisfy her as much as "Glory", then she will persuade Rongyi again.
Of course, she hopes that she doesn't have to, lest there be a crack in the relationship between the two.
"Okay, you just have to know what you know. The album will be talked about later, let's make this "Glory" first, your score is relatively perfect, and there is basically no big problem with it. ”
"In addition, I will also give a sample of this song to Xiao Sheng, Yunze's agent. In their eyes, I believe they will all agree. ”
"And when the news of Xiao Sheng's agreement to cooperate is confirmed, you need to promote your album in advance. When the time comes, I will reveal it and let some music Weibo influencers do some topics related to you and the group. ”
"These things will trouble Aunt Lin, but I still say the same thing, normal publicity is okay, but don't cross the line. ”
In fact, Rong Yi didn't remind him, Li Lin would do it. Because Rongyi, as a top idol, his status and reputation in the music world are not good.
It's impossible for her to engage in exaggerated propaganda, especially the kind of thing that steps on the low and praises the high. Rongyi's positioning is a positive energy idol, and it is not possible to smear others to set off their own things.
There are no secrets in the entertainment industry.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything that crosses the line. Even if it is normal propaganda, I will pay attention to the trend of public opinion and avoid being smeared by others. ”
Next, Rong Yi stayed in the office for half an hour and left.
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After driving back to the villa on the north bank of the river again, Rongyi turned on the song copying mode.
This time, he doesn't need to record a sample, and he doesn't need to deliberately smear the score, it's all a complete version of the score.
The lyrics and music of some of the songs, he will wear a vest and go into battle. There are also a few songs, which will become independent lyrics, compositions or co-authoring. As for whether the vest will be picked up after his album is on the shelves, he said he is not worried.
As long as he doesn't say anything, it's basically a perpetual puzzle.
Even if others question why some lyricists and composers who have never bubbled in the music world create high-quality or even classic songs?
There aren't so many whys.
Talented and capricious, he has a mine at home and does not want to be famous.
Anyway, Rong Yi has made up his mind, and the matter of the vest may not be said until he dies, or he will be buried in his heart forever.
But none of that matters, it's all about the future anyway.
At this point, all he needs to do is choose songs for the album.
First of all, I am sure that Dr. Chen's song "Ten Years" will definitely be included in the album "Simple Love". And from that song to the leopard, it can be determined that this is a simple healing love album.
Very healing, really.
In the ending of "Ten Years", the lovers have become friends, isn't it worth rejoicing?
You must know that you rely on your parents at home and your friends when you go out.
It is easy to walk when there are more friends, and it is a good thing for lovers to become friends.