Changping Music Festival is an open music festival, basically, as long as you are willing to perform, there is always a chance to participate, even if you don't have the money, you can't even get into the festival venue, you can enjoy the festival.

Every May, when the festival opens, outside the venue, in addition to the food stalls that gather from all over the neighborhood, there will be many people who sing in the street with guitars, maybe their skills are limited, maybe their talent is average, and many of their own compositions are mostly mediocre, but it doesn't matter, even if there is no audience, they will still sing - for many amateurs, singing itself is already a pleasure.

Applause, or cheers, or a few banknotes, or a signing contract, and so on, are just add-ons to the music.

And their music isn't even limited by folk or rock genres, and here you can even hear authentic American country music from the mouth of a street player.

And this kind of unrestrained street performance has long been part of the Changping Music Festival.

Of course, that basically doesn't include singers who have already become famous.

Most of the singers who are invited here will sing a masterpiece of their own at the concert, or cover a famous rock or folk song, and then count it as a mistake. They rarely sing works that are clearly not very popular with the audience. Because the purpose of their coming here, on the one hand, is for networking and communication, and on the other hand, they are actually increasing their exposure opportunities and attracting more fans for themselves.

So, they never take risks.

But Li Qian only came for the first time. As the opening guest. but sang a very risky composition.

Ancient style ...... "Yue Ren Song"...... Lots of faces. It's all written with a capital letter!

Some people like it, some people don't. But for the vast majority of ordinary audiences, whether they like it or not, the past is the past, at most, they feel a little unfinished, and they still want to listen to Li Qian sing more, Li Qian is not singing, which is good. There are other singers to listen to.

However, for some people, such a work was sung by Li Qian at the opening ceremony of the music festival, and the meaning it represents is obviously not so simple, nor can it be skimmed by.

So, I didn't wait until the end of the festival, the next day, that is, Saturday morning. Not only did the entertainment section of "Suncheon Daily" report on the opening of the Changping Music Festival, as well as the performances of many singers at the opening ceremony. Even in its literary and art review section, a not short review article was published.

Elegance is Good, Elegance is Bad: A Brief Analysis of the Creative Motivation

Obviously, because Li Qian's status in the domestic music scene today cannot be ignored, musicians, music critics, and even reporters who also went to the music festival on the day will not let go of this song in vain.

And this critic, although on the one hand affirmed the beauty and beauty of the song "Yue Ren Song", on the other hand, he did not hesitate to criticize this song for being too far away from ordinary fans - this is not bad, at least fair!

On the third day, Sunday, more comments came in.

"This is the most precious thing in the blood of our nation - I see"

"A Song of Mourning, a Song of Love-The Beauty of Talk"

"Li Qian, do you want to support homosexuality?"

"I finally understood the meaning of "pretending to be profound" and "moaning without illness"

Do We Need It?"

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Monday, morning, Minghu Culture Company, Music Director's Office.

Liao Liao casually put his feet on the coffee table, held the newspaper in his hand, and read emotionally: "...... In the past few years, it is these beautiful works, these new styles, let us remember this young musical talent, even today, I still have to say that the amazement brought to me by "Persistence", the amazement brought to me by "The Sound of the Waves" has not retreated, and the youth fast song trend set off by "Sister Sister Stand Up" and "The Boy on the Other Side Looks Over" is also becoming a force to be reckoned with in the current domestic music scene, but, since last year, he seems to have stopped......"

Thinking of this, Liao Liao also raised his head and glanced at Li Qian with interest, and then lowered his head with a smile and continued to read: "Yes, Liao Liao's "Grateful Heart" was a great success, and the new album "Woman Flower" is about to be released, and the album "Dream Chaser" also helped He Runqing complete a successful transformation, including the "Fake Monk", I have to say that the rock he did was really beautiful and great. However, "Yue Ren Song" definitely does not belong to the category of beauty in my mind!"

"From a technical point of view, from an emotional point of view, from an artistic point of view, this song is impeccable. I listened to the scene, and I was deeply moved by this song, but I deeply hoped that this song would not appear in "Woman Flower", or "The Price of Love", which is expected to be released in July. ”

"Of course, it can be made into a fever disc, Li Qian can come up with more works of this kind of high and low music, and then invite Liao Liao, He Runqing, oh, by the way, and Zhou Yan...... Invite all the masters in the music industry to record for him, including himself, and then make a collection of absolutely beautiful albums together, but it should never be a record that will win the market. ――As a die-hard parishioner, I deeply hope that Li Qian can understand this, and at the same time, I hope that in addition to "Yue Ren Song", he can come up with more good works, just like the original "Persistence" and "The Sound of the Waves Remains", and continue to amaze my ears!"

Thinking of this, Liao Liao raised his head and observed Li Qian's expression.

Li Qian pouted, "The writing is okay, well, it's average, it's not too good, but the personal color is too strong, it's not like the style of a newspaper column?"

Liao Liao smiled when he heard this. "They took it off the net. Yes...... Do you want to read this one? This is a column!"

Li Qian hurriedly waved his hand. "Stop, stop!"

After a pause, he smiled helplessly and said, "I really didn't expect that just a song would have such a big response? In the past few days, it seems that many newspaper reviews and columns have been breaking this song. What a ......."

Liao Liao smiled, flipped through the newspaper in a loud voice, and said: "There are also good ones! Those authors are not all laymen, but there are still people who know how to do it! Besides, if you like that song, you don't seem to need to know too much, right? It's just a little niche. ”

Li Qian nodded and did not speak.

After a while, Liao Liao put down the newspaper in his hand, looked at Li Qian, and said, "Don't care! The reason why they praise and criticize is only to express their preferences. Someone likes that you can do more of this kind of music. But there are also people who want you to try not to make this kind of music...... So much for. ”

Li Qian smiled and nodded, but immediately, he whispered, "Perhaps...... Should I get something new out there?"

Liao Liao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he was about to speak, but suddenly there was a knock on the door.

She shouted "Come in", and the assistant Wei Lan pushed the door and entered, saying, "Sister Liao, the arrangement over there is to start recording at ten o'clock in the morning, considering that in case of a traffic jam or something, we have to leave." ”

Liao Liao raised his eyebrows and nodded helplessly. When he was about to leave, he turned back and said, "When I'm done with the publicity for a while, you have to tell me what your new thing is." ”

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Hurry up and go back to you." ”

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The Changping Music Festival ended on May 14.

In the afternoon of the same day, Li Qian didn't go, but Liao Liao and Zhou Yan rushed over, Liao Liao sang "Woman Flower", and Zhou Yan sang "Witch's Tears", the intention was obvious, that is, to promote his new album.

According to Liao Liao last night, the response from the audience was enthusiastic.

Not only did "Woman Flower" receive an enthusiastic response, but "Witch's Tears" was almost unanimously loved by the audience.

And today, now, if nothing else, these two songs should have appeared in the streets and alleys of many cities in many parts of the country, and have become the songs played in many video stores.

Because, on Monday, May 15, these two albums have been officially released.

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There were classes in the three or four classes on Monday morning, and Li Qian only came to the company for a turn, and then rushed back to the school to attend classes, but after the end of the first or two classes in the afternoon, he rushed back to the company.

He had made an appointment a few days in advance, and today he has a guest to visit.

Moreover, it is a guest with a somewhat special status.

The executive president of Rolling Stone Records East Asia and the general manager of Rolling Stone Records China, an American named Michael Johnson.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, he arrived on time, and the two met for the first time and admired each other for a long time before sitting down in the reception area of Li Qian's office. As the secretary poured the tea, Johnson had already spoken in fluent Chinese, "Lee, oh, by the way, maybe I can call you...... I know your friends will call you that!"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course it's no problem." ”

Johnson laughed, his rosacea reddening with excitement, he was already tall and strong, and when he waved his arms and spoke excitedly, he looked stronger and more terrifying.

The secretary served tea and went out.

Johnson continued to wave his arms and said passionately: "I have seen your photos a long time ago, and I know that you are really young, but ...... Wow, forgive me for using a misapt analogy, you really look like a high school student!

"Changping Music Festival, I also went, of course, I didn't receive an invitation, I was just an ordinary audience...... I heard you sing at the scene, it's amazing, especially the song "Yue Ren Song", please believe me, it is definitely the most classical work with Chinese characteristics that I have heard in my seven years in China, and at the same time has an international character!"

He seemed to be a chatter, but the other party praised him so warmly, Li Qian couldn't interrupt anything, so he could only seize the gap between his words and smile calmly: "Mr. Johnson, you are too polite, you have won the award." So, when you asked me to meet, you must have something to talk to me about?"

When Johnson heard this, he immediately said, "Of course. Of course!"

Between words. He paused. smiled and said, "Dear Qian, when I asked your assistant to meet you, there was only one thing, but now, there are two things. May I start with the second one?"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course." ”

Johnson smiled when he heard this. And I believe that my bosses, as well as music lovers around the world, especially those who are interested in Chinese culture, will also like it as much as I do, so can you consider working with Rolling Stone to make this album?"

After a pause, he saw that Li Qian's face was slightly surprised. He quickly explained: "I know, you are in China." It's an absolute superstar, and although this song may not be too popular with your home fans, as long as it's your work, or...... It's Liao's work, OK! They're definitely OK, they're not the most popular, but they can still sell well. But...... Dear Qian, that's only in China!"

"You need a strong partner, outside of China, for you, and your singers, like Liao, Bihow, to sell records! And Rolling Stone Records, which is one of the top three record companies in the world, has a strong distribution network in North America, in Europe, in Latin America, in other parts of Asia, in Africa. And the people at Rolling Stone Records are a bunch of people who love music and love your music creation!

By the time he finished speaking, the original surprise on Li Qian's face had long since disappeared. At this time, seeing Johnson looking at him, as if waiting for his response, he thought for a while and said, "Mr. Johnson, it's okay for you to call me humble." But can you get rid of the honey? You know...... Belch...... The different cultural backgrounds make me feel a little ...... Awkward. ”

Johnson was stunned for a moment, then laughed, shrugged, and spread his hands, "Oh, yes, OK!"

Li Qian nodded, made a gesture of "please", and at the same time picked up the teacup himself, and said, "Mr. Johnson, try it, this is Chinese spring tea, Biluo Spring before the Ming Dynasty." ”

Johnson shrugged again and picked up his teacup, "I know, Chinese like tea, and I like to drink tea......! Well, great tea with a special aroma. ”

Li Qian smiled, put down the teacup, and then said slowly: """Yue Ren Song", including similar works, I will do it in the future, and I have been accumulating materials, but at least in the short term, this project will not be prioritized." ”

Before Li Qian could finish speaking, Johnson had already raised his hand, "Of course, of course! I just want to reach a cooperation intention, when to do it, how to do it, completely up to you! You are the artist, and I am a businessman! YOU-KNOW, uh, all copper...... A businessman who loves art and loves music!"

Li Qian smiled and said, "As far as I am concerned, of course, I hope to cooperate with Rolling Stone on a global scale and use the distribution network of Rolling Stone Records to sell our records to the world." Still, as you say, it's a business thing, and a business thing is ......"

Once again, without waiting for Li Qian to finish speaking, Johnson had already moved his eyebrows and nose together, "Yes, I understand." I need to find Qi, right? Oh...... I've met her once, and she's a very beautiful but very smart woman! But, no problem, I'm willing to deal with her, as long as you agree!"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course I agree." After a pause, he added, "So, can you talk about the first thing?"

Johnson's interest seems to have faded a lot, but after all, he still achieved his goal, so at this time, he just behaved very relaxed, and seemed to have something to do with himself, and said plainly: "That's the case, a few days ago, I received a request from a friend in the United States, and he was also entrusted by someone, the person who entrusted him to do things, I hope to invite you to create a propaganda song for a movie, an American movie!"

After a pause, he spread his hands and said casually: "Don't be surprised, Qian! Although your band, and the works and albums you have created are only sold in East and Southeast Asia, as long as you inquire a little carefully, you will know that you are the most influential singer and producer in China today." So...... If you're interested, that friend of mine will fly over from the United States and interview you in person. ”

Li Qian thought for a moment and asked, "Propaganda songs?" that is, ...... It's not an interlude, it's not a theme song, it's not a soundtrack, it's just a promotional song?"

Johnson nodded and said, "That's right, promote the song! If you agree, the other party hopes that it is your creation, it can be sung by you or Liao, it must be good, and it must be touching! And the other party will buy out the publicity rights of this song, it can't meet the fans in advance, it must wait until the movie comes to China to be released, of course, this does not prevent you from including it in a certain album later, you know, they just want the right to promote the use of it." It's just that it can't be used in advance, and when to use it has to be arranged by the other party. ”

Li Qian thought for a while and asked with a smile: "So, what specific category, what style, are there any requirements?"

When Johnson heard this, he immediately replied: "Love!oh, just like your song "Yue Ren Song", sad love!"

Li Qian nodded, and asked again: "Is it convenient to know the name of this movie?"

Johnson said, "Oh, of course, Titanic, it's said that the name of the movie is Titanic, well, you probably don't know it, it's the story of a wrecked cruise ship, a disaster! But the director named James Cameron, who is said to want to make it into a romance movie? I don't know...... All I know is that this film has been filming for more than half a year, but according to my friends, it is rumored throughout Hollywood that it will take another year for him to finish filming...... GOD！”

The look of surprise on Li Qian's face flashed, and then, he reached out and grabbed his chin and rubbed it. (To be continued.) )