Chapter 40: Sing If You Want (Ask for Recommendation Votes and Collect on Monday)
6:50 a.m.
Chen Minhao carried his guitar on his back and paced into the No. 4 practice room, where he saw Zeng Shiqing and Jiang Yangbo arguing about the style of songwriting.
"What are you discussing?" asked Chen Minhao.
Zeng Shiqing was not in a very good mood, and replied in a suppressed manner: "Xiao Jing's group of general music styles and directions have been set, and they will be able to make a general demo today." And the direction on our side has not yet been decided. ”
Yin Xingyu sighed: "Everyone is unwilling to give in, and of course the progress can only be stalemate like this." ”
"We lack a clapper right now. Zeng Shiqing said in a complaining tone: "Chen Minhao, if you don't set a general direction for everyone, we will follow your direction." ”
Yin Xingyu and Xingtian pushed the door together and entered.
Chen Minhao beckoned the two of them to sit on the ground and said: "The biggest problem we have now is that the direction is not clear and unified, which makes it difficult for the lyrics to blend together, and the melody is difficult to get together." ”
Zeng Shiqing raised his eyebrows and looked at him.
"I wrote a song yesterday about dreams, which is also more burning, and the composition is more personalized. It mainly tells my mental journey from participating in "Artist Trainee" to the present. Either I'll sing it to you first, and then we'll rewrite the lyrics and tune based on this song. This ensures that the lyrics and melody are consistent. ”
Except for Xing Tian who nodded, the other three were silent. The three of them all knew that Chen Minhao had a point, but the original selection of the creative team was all for creation, and adapting on the basis of other people's songs was nothing like creation.
Seeing the silent trio, Chen Minhao decided to add a fire, adding: "We have 6 days to play." As Tutor Hou Fujin said: Music demo is just our first step. The songs and dances, all the shows, all the stage lights, all these things, we have to leave enough time for these teachers. We're still going to have time to join the band, so we'll finish the demo tomorrow at the latest. ”
After the second stage performance, all the trainees are facing the second elimination, and now every choice determines their fate. Jiang Yangbo, Yin Xingyu, and Xingtian were not ranked high, and their situation was relatively dangerous.
In other words, the quality of the second stage performance is related to whether they can continue in the show, and the participation in the songwriting is less important in comparison.
"Okay, then I'll listen to the captain. Jiang Yangbo thought for a while before saying this.
Yin Xingyu and Zeng Shiqing also nodded.
But in fact, the four of them didn't expect much from the quality of the songs, after all, a day is too short, and good songs take time to polish.
Chen Minhao took down the guitar behind his back, and Xingtian took the stool behind the piano in the practice room with great eyesight.
Chen Minhao sat down on the stool.
The four of them sat quietly on the ground and waited for his performance.
After Chen Minhao adjusted a few notes, he raised his head and said, "The name of this song is "Sing If You Want to Sing". ”
His slender fingers ran across the strings, and the deep male voice mixed with the guitar soon resounded throughout the practice room.
[Push open the skylight of the night,
Say wishes to the meteor.
Give me a pair of wings,
Able to get close to the sun. 】
In just four lines of lyrics, four different images appear: a skylight, a shooting star, wings, and the sun. None of the images are directly related to dreams, but when these four images are combined, the first thing that comes to mind is this: dreams. The scene of the boy making a wish to the meteor, hoping that he can have wings and chase the sun, appears in front of everyone's eyes. Trainees are in a cruel world, having a very cute dream.
[I learn to grow alone,
Love gives me energy.
Dreams are miraculous nutrition,
Urge me to open up. 】
The pursuit and desire for dreams is an unquenchable flame that burns in the heart of every trainee. But the road of chasing dreams has always been lonely, some hardships can only be carried by themselves, some tiredness can only be carried by themselves, everyone must learn to grow up alone, face alone. Trainees are endless practice, practice, practice, and the care and encouragement of friends, family, and fans is everyone's backing on their way forward. Anyone with a dream is great, and if there is a dream, there will be a miracle.
[Sing loudly if you want to sing,
Even if no one applauds me.
At least I'm still able to,
Courageous self-appreciation. 】
From trainee to entertainer. How far do you have to go? Every trainee knows very well that there is no answer to this question. But it's a question that every trainee asks himself every morning. On the road of trainees, you have shed a lot of sweat and put in a lot of effort, and there may not be the slightest improvement. After paying for a long time without return, it is inevitable that a trace of coolness will emerge in my heart, and I will doubt whether my efforts and efforts are valuable and meaningful, and I am struggling with whether to stick to this song and continue to walk. But others don't believe it, at least they believe in themselves.
Jiang Yangbo was hearing: "I heard that at least I was able to bravely appreciate myself." When he cried, he had paid too much more than others along the way, maybe all the efforts were not the same thing as others, but the words of brave self-appreciation deeply touched the softest place in his heart.
[If you want to sing, you can sing beautifully,
No matter how empty the stage is.
Someday you'll be able to see,
Waving glow sticks. 】
Never give up your ideals because of the doubts of others, and similarly do not deny your own abilities because of the negation of others. The most important thing is to always give yourself confidence, because only you know how strong you are in this world. If you have a dream, you should be brave enough to chase it, and if you want to sing it, you can sing it loudly. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, even if there is no hope of success. But be convinced that the road is winding and the future is bright.
Chen Minhao finished singing the last sentence, and the guitar sound stopped abruptly.
In response to Chen Minhao, it was the silence of the four people, the tears of Jiang Yangbo raining down, and the red eyes of the four people.
Zeng Shiqing choked up and said, "Captain, this song is too good." ”
Chen Minhao smiled, it seemed that Zeng Shiqing had called himself captain for the first time from yesterday to today. was convinced by his "opponent" and called the captain, Chen Minhao was very happy in his heart.
Hou Fujin, a vocal instructor standing at the door, pushed the door in.