Chapter 102: Inspiration is not good or bad
Sika's words kept echoing in his ears, and Cheon Myung-hoon's mind was a little messy all afternoon. I couldn't sing with peace of mind, so I kept dancing. I didn't leave JYP until I was exhausted.
Sitting on the bus back to the dormitory, Cheon Myung-hoon flipped through the address book on his phone. Finally dialed a number that had been sealed for a long time.
Doodoo ...... The bell rang for a long time, and when it was about to hang up automatically, it was finally connected by the other side.
"Looks like I've got something important to look for, so let's hear about it. "The female voice is very gentle, and it also contains a wonderful sense of rhythm, as if she is singing.
"Sister Yeonzheng, I ......" Qian Mingxun seemed a little embarrassed, and after hesitating for a long time, he only called out a title.
"Do you feel sorry for me? If your reason for leaving was sincere, I have no position to ask you for more explanation. ”
It seems that in the time that they have not been contacted, the other party has already been sorted out. That's why you can speak so clearly.
"I understand ......"
"But as it turned out, it wasn't like that. Your words at the time were actually equivalent to ...... Deceived me. ”
The riddle-like conversation between the two is really imaginative. But the owner of the gentle voice is not Cheon Myung-hoon's ex-girlfriend. Rather, it is the director and composer of S.M. Company, Kenzie Kim Yeon-jung.
Kim Yun-jung was born in RB in 1976. Graduated from the Berklee Conservatory, he was an important supporter for Lee Xiuman to establish S.M. Ordinary people have only heard of Yu Yongzhen, the chief composer of S.M. Because he created a style that is unique to S.M, it is equivalent to creating a well-known brand.
But a brand's long-term good reputation is not enough for more than just a few title songs.
As a female composer, Kim Yeon-jung has a better sensibility in her heart. Her compositional style is more soothing and lyrical, so her work rarely becomes the first staple. But a good album always needs a high-quality, catchy lyrical track.
And Kim Yeon-jung is not so biased, and her attainments in dance music are also extraordinary. And because most of the skill points are added to the lyricism, the emotional melody and lyrics are more prominent in the dance music.
This characteristic is fully integrated in the mid-tempo genre, and the masterpieces are repeated.
There is no need to list too many song titles, and I will only briefly Amway three of her representative works here: the world of reunion, LA chA TA, and in Guanghuamen.
Although lyricism seems to have nothing to do with the main song, it is undoubtedly the first choice for debut songs. Moreover, the idols of the ancestors are mainly lyrical, and there is basically no combination of majors in dance.
TVXQ's singing skills are also very good, which can be seen from the criteria for the selection of debuts. Although BoA is very talented in dancing, if his singing skills are not equally good, he will not have the opportunity to make his solo debut.
So Kim Yeon-jung is the well-deserved core of S.M's composition department. The status and voice within S.M are very important.
When Cheon Myung-hoon entered S.M as a trainee, it was also closely related to Kim Yeon-jung's existence. Because Kim Yeon-jung has a deep friendship with Cheon Myung-hoon's mother, he can rest assured that he will be a trainee.
This relationship goes back to the experience of studying abroad many years ago, and it is too long.
So, the conversation between the two people just now was in the clouds. It's actually about Cheon Myung-hoon's withdrawal from the company.
She certainly didn't look at the issue from the perspective of a company director. Because of Qian Myungxun's personal information, she secretly helped make some modifications.
She is well aware of Cheon Myung-hoon's musical talent, but she also understands how much resistance there is to his debut. So what Kim Yeon-jung cares about is not the withdrawal itself, but the meaning behind the decision.
Cheon Myung-hoon's reason at the time was straightforward: practice was just an interest, and there was too much resistance to debut. I want to focus on my studies and hit Seoul National University.
Instead of persuading Cheon Myung-hoon, Kim Yeon-jung sided with him on the board of directors and helped him get rid of S.M's entanglement as soon as possible.
But Cheon Myung-hoon's next behavior was a 180-degree reversal with what he said, and he slapped Kim Yeon-jung in the face with it!
Of course, betrayal is not enough. Because following one's heart's thoughts, how can this be considered a betrayal?
Kim Yeon-jung can understand, but can't understand. Because she is one of the parties, not a bystander watching the play. Even if she has figured it out, she can forgive Cheon Myung-hoon at any time. But the prerequisites are essential.
The request is not too much, that is, to ask Cheon Myung-hoon to take the initiative to find her and explain his mental journey. Although she had already guessed eight or nine and ten, it didn't have any effect after all. So before Cheon Myung-hoon said it himself, Kim Yeon-jung would not contact him first.
This is the bottom line and principle of being a human being. Kim Yeon-jung's work environment is so complex, if there is no code of conduct to guide him. It's so easy to lose yourself.
Qian Mingxun had already made up his mind when he made this call, so he didn't need time to accumulate the courage to speak: "Sister Yeonzheng, I didn't mean to lie to you. I almost lied to myself. Quitting the company made me realize my true intentions......"
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"Okay, okay, no more explanations. Kim Yeon-jung stopped Cheon Myung-hoon, who felt guilty: "You can find the path you want to take, and the most important thing is that you have the approval of your family." That's a good thing, and I'm happy for you too. ”
"But you shouldn't be calling to apologize to me, just get down to business. I still have work to do. "Although Kim Yeon-jung is a very emotional person, her mind is equally sober.
"Can my sister teach me how to arrange, I ......"
"If you're referring to the theory of arrangement, then any book you can find is better than me. My experience in arranging music over the years, although I can tell you. But Kenbi can't figure it out by experimenting with it yourself, and that's what suits you best. Kim Yeon-jung's answer was very skillful, as if he was accustomed to this kind of inquiry.
Kim Yeon-jung sighed: "The rest is the most important, but I can't teach you." ”
Qian Mingxun spoke a little aggrieved: "Sister Yanzheng, you don't have to be in such a hurry to refuse, I haven't finished my words yet." ”
"Ah, I'm sorry about that. Kim Yanzheng chuckled twice: "You go on, my sister will try to help you solve your doubts." ”
"Then thank you, Sister Yeonzheng. Then Cheon Myung-hoon described the difficulties he encountered in his creation to Kim Yeon-jung as objectively as possible.
As a person who has come over, Kim Yeon-jung can almost immediately understand that kind of predicament. She also came through that stage step by step.
The problems faced by Cheon Myung-hoon can hardly be solved in a few words. It takes a long time and accumulation, so naturally it is not a problem.
Until Qian Mingxun gritted his teeth and carefully showed his lack of inspiration. Kim Yeon-jung finally couldn't hold it back: "Is inspiration so easy to get?
In order to find inspiration, Kim Yeon-jung has to fall in love no matter how busy she is at work. And I had to find time to watch a lot of books and movies, and I tried almost all kinds of methods!
But the feeling of inspiration gushing out of Chi Myeong-hoon's mouth and walking against the wind. She hasn't encountered it a few times in her work in so many years!
"And what about the song you were inspired for? How is it written, send me a listen. "Kim Yeon-jung's interest in works of this level is not ordinary.
"I haven't finished writing it yet, there are only less than two paragraphs......" Qian Mingxun's tone was quite helpless.
"Two paragraphs are enough, continue to complete it!" Kim Yeon-jung was a little anxious, how could this kind of inspiration be put aside? Once it appeared, he had to act immediately! How could he sleep without finishing it?
"But it's less than ten sentences, and it's still far from the climax......?
"Hey, Yigu! Which song is the climax of the song!" Kim Yeon-jung was really convinced, and directly interrupted Cheon Myung-hoon angrily.
"The climax is based on skill and experience, little by little, okay? Do you want to rely on inspiration to complete the whole song in one go? Then I'm going to call the police! Arrest you and study and see how your brain grows!"
Kim Yeon-jung's unscrupulous appearance seems to be really anxious. Qian Mingxun didn't dare to make a sound, so he could only shut up and listen silently.
"Whew. Kim Yeon-jung calmed her excitement: "Inspiration is not good or bad for creators. Only when it is written as a song will it be evaluated by others. So as long as it's inspiration, even if it's two sentences, it's enough. How to compose the music next is what reflects the level of the composer. ”
Qian Mingxun swallowed dryly, and his voice was a little weak: "Good ......"
"Aren't you okay tomorrow! Come to S.M, I'll watch you write!"