Chapter 7: "Exaggeration"
In the "Flying Fish" studio, the reception lady at the front desk saw Zhang Kai come in and asked politely, "Hello, who are you looking for?"
"Hello, I found you here through the Internet. Well, I've written a few songs myself, but I don't know how to compose them, so I want to ask if you can help with the composition?" Zhang Kai replied.
"Oh, sir, please come with me to the reception room and wait, I'll tell our head to talk to you. The front desk lady smiled, then turned around and led Zhang Kai to the reception room to sit down, poured a cup of tea, and went to the person in charge.
Soon, when Zhang Kai was drinking tea and observing the studio, Li Na came in.
After looking at Zhang Kai, Li Na smiled professionally and said, "Hello, I'm the manager of Flying Fish Music Studio, Li Na." Pls how can I help you. β
I have to say that Li Na, who was dressed in a small suit, smiled and matched her beautiful face, giving people a sense of intimacy. Seeing beautiful women, Zhang Kai, like most men, was instinctively a little nervous.
"Ah, you, hello, my name is Zhang Kai. What, what am I going to do? Zhang Kai stammered, habitually touching his head. Yes, this guy just scolded another woman for dozens of rounds, and now he sees that the beauty actually stutters and forgets the words.
"Hehe, Mr. Zhang, don't be nervous, think again. Li Na smiled, she has read countless people, and her bright eyes seem to see through Zhang Kai's heart. I thought to myself, this handsome guy in front of me is quite handsome, a little shy, and shy, and I guess it's still a place.
Secretly despised himself, Zhang Kai calmed down a little, and said, "I'm sorry, Manager Li, I'm smiling." Well, I wrote a few lyrics myself, but I don't know how to compose music, so I would like to ask you for help. β
Then Zhang Kai handed the song information to Li Na.
Li Na took the playlist and took a quick glance. The titles of several songs are "Little Apple", "The Most Dazzling National Style", "Old Boy", "Exaggerated" and "Red Bean".
After reading the first two lyrics, Li Na frowned a little, what kind of lyrics are these, you are my little apple, I can't love you too much. There is another song, you are the most beautiful cloud in my sky, let me leave you with my heart, stay, and sing the most dazzling national style leisurely. Is this a love song? It seems to be an amateur, writing nonsense.
With Li Na's experience over the years, she is very optimistic about these songs. However, many young people now like to play and create while they are young, so that they can add some memories in the future. Li Na has met a lot, so she doesn't think it's unusual.
"Mr. Zhang shouldn't be an insider. Do you want to write a few songs as memories for the future?"
"I'm just a hobby, not a musician. It's just that during this time, I suddenly had some inspiration, so I wrote these songs. Zhang Kai replied.
"Oh, okay. Let me give you a brief introduction. Our fee here is 1,000 for composition and 1,200 for arrangement, and 2,000 for a song if the two are combined. What do you think you're trying to do?"
"It's so expensive! What's the difference between composition and arrangement? Sorry, it's my first time composing. Zhang Kai was taken aback, his whole body assets were less than 1,500, which means that he couldn't even afford a songγγγγγ
"Then let me briefly explain to you, general composition means that the original creator already has the main theme of the song and does not need the help of the studio, so this part can be done without charge. The meaning of arranging is to use different instruments and music to match the written score into good music, what melody to start with, what rhythm to use, how to introduce the climax, etc., of course, compared to other studios, our offer is very favorable, which you can also see through online evaluation. Li Na said roughly.
"I understand, I can sing the melodies of these songs, can I just let you arrange the music. β
"Yes, are you going to make up all five of them at the same time? β
"No, no. Zhang Kai hurriedly waved his hand. There are more than 1,000 of them, which is only enough to arrange one song first, and then find a way to do the rest. But which one to choose? Zhang Kai is very embarrassed, these songs are what he likes very much, so he remembers the lyrics the most.
In the end, Zhang Kai did the easiest way to scramble the 5 songs and cover them. See which one is drawn.
Li Na looked at Zhang Kai in a painful choice interestingly, shook her head, and didn't make a sound to disturb.
"That's it. Zhang Kai flipped through the song list and came over to read. "Exaggeration"! may also be regarded as the choice of fate, compared to several other songs, Zhang Kai sang the best is "Exaggeration". In his previous life, he always felt that "Exaggeration" was like his life confession, like a little person, with ideal dreams, but so lonely and humble.
"I've chosen, Mr. Zhang, please come with me to the recording studio. Before arranging the music, please sing the main melody of this song, I really want to think about how to arrange it. β
"Okay. Following Li Na to the recording studio, standing in front of the half-height microphone, Zhang Kai adjusted the rhythm, closed his eyes, and began to sing "Exaggeration".
"Someone asks me / I'll talk / But no one comes / I'm expecting / to be helpless / I have something to say / I can't get loaded. β
At the beginning of the song, Li Na felt a little low, and this kind of self-questioning and self-answering opening was somewhat new. But gradually, Li Na was attracted.
Zhang Kai's singing voice is not very good, when he closes his eyes, he is like a clown standing in the dark corner of the stage, he does not speak, does not move, and always maintains a silent posture. Memories of previous lives keep coming back. To be insulted, to be looked down upon. My dreams are not understood, and I am overwhelmed by the heavy life. Zhang Kai used the song "Exaggeration" to perfectly explain the feelings that have been suppressed in his heart for a long time.
The more Zhang Kai sang, the more excited he became, and the higher he became. "The more quiet the crowd becomes, the more unacceptable / I want to have an accident / like suddenly singing / anywhere is like opening a four-sided platform / I am very emotional in the most flashy shirt / someone comes to take pictures to remember the pocket pocket", "A kind of impulsive to tell his dreams, he doesn't need to live quietly, he wants to be like a star under the light, with his hands in his pockets, and everyone will pay attention."
Li Na listened to Zhang Kai's shout-like singing, demented, and showed a surprised expression for the first time.
When it came to the chorus, the whole song entered the climax, Zhang Kai shouted in a hoarse throat, "You are exaggerated to me/Exaggerated just because I'm afraid/Do you get attention if it's like wood and stone/Actually, I'm afraid of being forgotten to magnify it/I'm very uneasy, how can I be elegant/Is the world still praise silence/How can I have a topic if it's not explosive enough/Let me boast about being a big entertainer."
Li Na had to admit that she was moved, and the corners of her eyes were a little moist. Since stepping into the music industry, how long has she not been moved to tears by a song. The singer can be said to have no singing skills, but it is precisely this most ordinary and primitive cry that infects her and opens a window in her heart. Thinking of the difficulties I encountered when I first stepped into this industry, I was unwilling to be a small person and struggled. I can't calm down for a long time.
At the end of the singing, Zhang Kai took a deep breath, he hadn't sung so indulgently for a long time, and today was the coolest and best performance he sang.
raised his head and saw Li Na quietly wiping the corners of her eyes. Zhang Kai was very proud and proud, and said secretly, I actually moved a beautiful woman with my singing voice, and actually sang her to tears. Brother is amazing, hahaha. Let's see who will dare to laugh at my singing voice in the future.
Seeing Zhang Kaizheng looking at herself in a daze, Li Na couldn't help but blush a little, sorted out her emotions and said in a low voice, "Mr. Zhang, I have to say, your song is very good, even the first time I have heard such a touching song since I entered this circle." I can guarantee that if this song is released, it will definitely be the golden song of the year. It's really an honor to be able to compose the music for this song. β
"I am very happy to be recognized by Manager Li, and I am afraid that I will not write well and make jokes. "Zhang Kai is not too carried away, and he knows how to be modest.
"No, it's amazing that you, an amateur, can write such a good song. Because this song is very mature both in the main song and the chorus, the word pompous is the soul of the whole song. I truly admire your talent. I admit that I underestimated you a little before, and I have a reluctant request, can you please sing the other 4 songs together. Li Na said seriously.
Being so complimented by a beautiful woman, Zhang Kai couldn't bear it no matter how thick-skinned he was. How can I write songs, it is completely plagiarizing the works of my predecessors.
Zhang Kai blushed and said, "I just wrote it blindly, hehehe." can't stand praise, and it's easy to be proud again. Then I'll sing the other four to you, hoping to give you some advice. β
The predecessors planted trees, and the descendants took advantage of the shade, and later they had firmly occupied the five songs on the top ten golden song lists, which were plagiarized by Zhang Kai. Of course, there is also a song "Worm Flying", but Zhang Kai himself thinks that he has already given it to the little girl, so he can't take it back. You are principled, and you can't be stingy when you should be generous!