Chapter 195: Conflicting Feelings
For music creators, many times they first create a short piece of music score, and then write the corresponding lyrics according to the score. Of course, the lyrics are also written first and then the music is composed.
What Park Jin-young listened to Lee Sung-hyun in front of him was just a sample of the score, not a complete score. But for Li Shengxian, the melody of this score seems to have increased a lot of fragments of memory in his mind.
Even a whole melody was already formed in his head. This kind of trigger-type creative inspiration may only be possessed by Li Shengxian in the whole world. And Lee Sung-hyun also understands that this is the style and inspiration of his creation!
'Sage, you've probably heard the two title songs I wrote for Xianyi, both of which have retro overtones. The first two songs were generally well received. And this is the third song I'd like to write for them in a similar style.
It's just that so far, I've only produced a sample score, and the melodies of the first two songs have caused me a lot of trouble. So, I'd like to ask you to listen to it and see if I can help me perfect this song. ’
Regarding Park Jinying's narration, Lee Sung-hyun thought for a while and said: "What do you mean, what do you mean by the songs you wrote for Xianyi this time, I hope that the style of the first two title songs can be similar to or close to the previous two title songs, and create a retro trilogy, right?" ”
Yes, that's what it means! The melody of this song is borrowed from the Motown style that has been popular in Europe and the United States for 60 or 70 years, hoping to inject modern pop music elements and give it a new charm.
It's a pity that inspiration is sometimes something you really don't want to have. It took me more than half a month to compile a sample score for about one minute. It's rare for you to take the initiative to come to the door. Just help me refer to it, how about it? ’
Looking at Park Jin-young, it seems to be really distressed. Li Shengxian muttered a little in his heart. It's hard to make this WonderGirls famous song. Do you really want to create your own again?
"Brother, you can show me the first two songs first, and I'll refer to them!" I don't know much about the Motown style you mentioned. However, when I was in the United States, I had heard these kinds of songs before. ’
'OK, you've heard this style of song, that's even better. Okay, I'll have those two songs out. You listen first. Perhaps, the problem that I have been worrying about for a long time can be solved today! ’
In fact, as a music producer, Park Jin-young knows a lot about various styles of music. Only by understanding the various musical styles can we create more songs with different styles.
Along with the full version of the two songs, there is also a pure score after the release of the score. Lee Sung-hyun also understands that the sample that Park Jin-young is currently composing is somewhat similar to the two songs in front of him.
Although it is a retro trilogy. The title song of a series. But if the style is too close, it will be a creative failure in the eyes of others, and there is even a feeling of changing the soup without changing the medicine. No wonder Park Jin-young has a headache!
Seeing that Lee Sung-hyun was silent, Park Jin-young did not bother. For him. As long as Lee Sung-hyun doesn't shake his head, it means that there is hope. Even though he has a lot of experience in creation, inspiration is never something that comes with experience.
Actually, listen to these two songs. Li Shengxian is also thinking more about whether to compose a song that already has a main theme. Anyway. Such a plagiarism-like creation sometimes makes Lee Sung-hyun feel a little blushing!
Two completely opposing thoughts seem to appear in my head. One is saying to Lee Sung-hyun, 'Create it, anyway, Park Jin-young took the initiative to ask you for help, you just did it in moderation.'" It's not plagiarism! ’
The other is saying, 'You can't create it, it's something that doesn't belong to you, and this kind of honor will make you feel burdened.' It's better to pretend that you don't know anything and refuse Park Jin-young's invitation to help! ’
Looking at Lee Sung-hyun, whose expression seemed to have changed, Park Jin-young, who was sitting on the side, whispered: "Seng-hyun, it's okay, just say what you think of." If you can't do it, you can just write it out! ”
A lot of times when you write a song, you just need a flash of inspiration. Even if it sometimes looks like a messy sheet music. After it is written, it will slowly form a complete score.
Lee Sung-hyun, who was interrupted by Park Jin-young, understood that the eldest brother who taught him music creation was really anxious. Sometimes it's like this, but when you need inspiration, you can't find a clue, it's really frustrating!
'Brother, I'm thinking of a melody, but it's not much. ’
"It's okay, you can compose it first and I'll refer to it!" I still believe in your talent in this area. ’
Unable to match Park Jin-young's enthusiasm, Lee Sung-hyun took the pen and began to compose a brief score. Looking at the music score that was slowly written, Park Zhenying's expression slowly relaxed, and he slowly hummed in his heart to taste it in advance.
When Li Shengxian felt that the score of this song was basically written, he stopped writing and said: "Brother, the only melody I can think of for the time being is this, what do you think!" ”
'Genius! You're a genius! That's the melody I want, that's the flavor I want the song. ’
Looking at Park Jin-young, who was extremely excited, Lee Sung-hyun looked a little helpless.
But he said directly: "Brother, then you should be able to handle the rest of the things yourself, right?" Writing songs is really not my forte! The melody is a bit too simple and straightforward. Is it really okay? ”
I really don't know what you kid thinks, the melody of songs is bright and concise, and it is more singable and toxic. It seems that I have found the right thing to ask you for. What about the lyrics? Do you have any ideas? ’
'Brother, you just asked me to help you come up with ideas, why do you even want me to write such things as lyrics?' This is the professional! I still learned all my music creation knowledge from you! ’
'Who says that a student can't be better than a teacher?' Compared with my creative ideas, many of them seem rigid, and your age is richer in creation and imagination. I'll leave this title song to you. Don't say no! ’
Seeing that Park Jin-young seemed to be a bit of a scoundrel, Lee Sung-hyun couldn't help but sigh: "Brother, aren't you a strong man?" As I said, that's all I can think of! ”
'It's okay, I'm not in a hurry. With this melody as the main body, you can roughly refine it. We'll talk about it when you've created the full song. If you don't agree, I'll let Xianyi and Zhaoxi come and ask you later? ’
In the face of this kind of coercive invitation to write songs, Li Shengxian was really speechless. It seems that this song, which became popular all over Asia and even Europe and the United States, will finally bear his name again.
It stands to reason that this is the time to be happy. But in Li Shengxian's opinion, he was indeed a little unhappy. After all, this song really doesn't say anything about his creative prowess. But if you think about it, aren't the three songs created earlier similar? (To be continued......)