Chapter 28: The 'Two Sheets' Meeting
"Rong Shao, is the unity of Zhilu Dao the strength of the force?"
"Unions?"
"Yes, as long as you set up a union that is really in the hands of artists, like the United States, you will become a group that no one dares to provoke easily!"
Zhang Guorong continued to shake his head, that was impossible! Let's not say that the boss will break each one, and there is no one who can be found among the artists alone, those who have strength do not have this idea, and those who have ideas do not have this prestige and strength!
Sun Ziming no longer explained, these things are indeed a bit too far away, and the trade union organization in the United States has also come through hundreds of years of struggle. But this idea planted a seed in his heart, waiting for the right time to sprout and grow, until it slowly became the goal of his struggle for the rest of his life.
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The next day, Sun Ziming and Hu Juan accompanied Zhang Guorong to the airport, and to Sun Ziming's surprise, Hu Weiguo actually came!
As soon as the two friends hugged and said hello, the people from Warner next to them took Hu Weiguo away. His record has been recorded, this time to cooperate with the company's publicity, this kid only took half a month off, and had no time to catch up with him.
As soon as Hu Weiguo left, Zhang Hong threw a huge backpack over, Sun Ziming quickly took it on his back, this eldest sister's face is not very good-looking, it is better to be careful.
"You're really punctual, every second is right!"
"Isn't this the big star who insists on picking you up in person? So, I had to pinch the time."
The three of them walked out of the waiting hall and waited on the steps for a while, and Zhang Guorong, who was wearing a peaked cap and big sunglasses, turned the car back again. Zhang Guorong glanced at Zhang Hong, and couldn't help but feel a little lost in his heart.
This girl is so pure, she is like an angel who has fallen to earth!
"Hello, Miss Zhang. I'm Zhang Guorong, it's a pleasure to meet you! ”
"I'm Zhang Hong, and I'm glad to meet you!"
As soon as Zhang Hong spoke, Zhang Guorong was stunned, as a veteran in the music world, he could easily hear that Zhang Hong's voice was falsetto. Fortunately, he has seen a lot of the world, and both of them politely shook hands and said hello. Sun Ziming and Hu Juan couldn't help but secretly guess that the two were together, and they didn't know that Zhang Guorong could endure Zhang Hong for a few days.
As the guests came, Zhang Guorong invited everyone to a high-end restaurant for lunch. The piano is like water, the environment is elegant, Sun Ziming taught Hu Juan how to use a knife and fork in a low voice, but Zhang Hong raised his hand and called the waiter over.
"Give my sister a pair of chopsticks".
"Miss, this is not in line with etiquette."
"Etiquette? When our ancestors formulated the "Weekly Rites", the Europeans were still lying on their stomachs on the trees! ”
Zhang Guorong was stunned, this came out of the angel's mouth?
"Sister Hong, there was already a Greek civilization at that time!"
"I mean French, isn't this a French restaurant?"
Sun Tzu wisely shut up and couldn't argue with Zhang Hong, which was one of the lessons that everyone summed up.
The waiter next to him had already shown a slight disdain, if it weren't for Zhang Guorong's presence, people might have begun to bombard.
"The steak of the three of us should be nine ripe, we are not used to drinking blood!"
Fluent French blurted out, making the waiter put away his disdain. Bowing slightly, in broken French, he asked Zhang Hong to say it again in English or Cantonese.
"The steak of the three of us should be nine ripe, we are not used to drinking blood!"
This time it was a standard London accent, which stunned the people dining next to him, and Zhang Guorong also changed color slightly. Sun Ziming also understood, and covered his face to indicate that he didn't know this person.
"Sister Hong, ladylike demeanor, ladylike demeanor. Please, this is not Yanda, nor is it your orchestra! ”
"Can you eat four mature?"
"Last time Uncle Zeng invited us to dinner, Ziming also ordered nine mature."
Hu Juan didn't quite understand the meaning behind Jiu Mature, so she kindly helped Sun Ziming explain. This Sister Hong has always been unforgiving, especially when the corners of her mouth have been skimmed.
"Hypocrisy!"
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After lunch, Zhang Hong rejected Zhang Guorong's suggestion to rest and asked to go directly to the recording studio.
"Mr. Zhang, I don't have that much vacation, so I can only stay in Hong Kong for two weeks. After compiling yours, you have to help Ziming compile it."
Sun Ziming wanted to see how Zhang Guorong, a humble gentleman, was embarrassed under Zhang Hong's poisonous tongue. However, he was soon disappointed.
The two Zhang family members are very professional, and with the tacit cooperation of professional musicians, in about two hours, Zhang Hong finished compiling "Silence is Golden", and also made up two versions with different styles.
"Silence is Golden" did not completely listen to Sun Ziming's suggestion, but in addition to the guzheng, a large number of Western instruments such as strings and pianos were used, completely abandoning the rhythm instruments in the "original", so that the whole music flowed smoothly, perfectly expressing the meaning of "being a free and easy person", which is quite an urban hermit.
"Bright Moon Night" is completely different, using a large number of folk music such as guzheng, which seems to be quite in the style of the Republic of China, and expresses the sentimental nostalgia to the fullest.
In the evening, after the accompaniment tape was recorded, Zhang Guorong walked into the recording studio with great expectations and began to record songs.
"The night breeze is dignified and I look back at the past, and I am full of anger and anger in the past, with false accusations and accusations backlogged and full ......of anger and indignation."
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"Stop, let go of the voice, but also a little free and calm."
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"Wiping the tears and laughing briskly, this sentence is in a high-pitched voice."
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"Are you a gentleman? How do you look like a woman? Again, I want a feeling that I can't feel at ease with all kinds of blame! ”
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"Stop! Be open-minded, open-minded! Do you understand what open-mindedness is? ”
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Fortunately, Zhang Guorong is good-tempered, and he changed them one by one according to Zhang Hong's instructions. In this way, it was recorded until more than one o'clock in the morning before "Silence is Golden" was recorded.
"Who's that, why hasn't you finished crafting yet?"
As soon as Zhang Hong, who entered the working state, commanded everyone around, Sun Ziming handed over a bottle of water and sat in front of Zhang Guorong, who was already very tired.
"Are you used to this style?"
"It's good, of course you have to point out the shortcomings, so that you can be perfect. I believe that this work will be my best work."
Okay, as long as you can stand it! Sun Ziming turned his head and thought about the suffering for the next period of time, and couldn't help frowning.
It was busy until two o'clock, and the staff finished all the production.
"Miss Zhang, do you want to start now?"
Start.
'The night breeze is cold, looking back at the old things alone.
In the past, I was full of anger, false accusations and accusations, a backlog of anger, and a very nervous reaction to rumors.
After being taught and guided by the scriptures, I have now seen through and are no longer trapped in myself.
But I feel that I have a score, and I am no longer as stupid as before, wiping my tears and smiling briskly...... '。
The whole recording studio resounded with singing, like a hermit who was ethereal out of the dust, talking eloquently, talking about the free and open-minded life.
After a long time after the music ended, everyone woke up like a dream and applauded. Zhang Guorong didn't expect that after more than ten hours of hard work, he actually recorded a peerless song.
Zhang Hong also applauded lightly, turned his head and whispered to Sun Ziming: "Did you hear it, this is the real artist!" Hong Kong is the only one who can elevate pop songs to the level of art! ”
Sun Ziming also nodded again and again, the song "Silence is Golden" was a classic in his previous life. In this life, it is estimated that it will become an insurmountable peak in the history of Hong Kong music. Maybe thirty years later, today's Tan Yonglin will be said to be a palace-level singer in the 80s, but Zhang Guorong can become a worshiped master with this song "Silence is Golden"!
Anita Mui, who came over in the evening, was still in the shock of "Silence is Golden", Rong Shao was a singer of the same level as her, and they were both people who regarded singing as their own life. But suddenly, his friend has become a real singer, and maybe a few decades later, people will say that he is a former superstar and a palace-level singer in the Chinese music scene.
And tolerant less? People will say that he is a master of Hong Kong pop music in the 80s, and like Luo Dayou, he has elevated Hong Kong pop songs to art, and has achieved 'music to carry the way'!
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Early the next morning, Anita Mui pushed off all her work and came to the recording studio to witness another amazing work. It's a pity that she was disappointed, Zhang Guorong performed "Bright Moon Night" very touchingly, but she couldn't find the feeling of blending people and songs yesterday.
"Alright, don't worry! Ziming's Cantonese lyrics have raised this piece to the level of art. It is no longer possible to reach that height when filling in words in Chinese. The text carries the Tao, and the complete integration of lyrics and songs is an unavoidable thing! ”
Zhang Guorong smiled at this time, it is already a gift from God to get the first masterpiece of "Silence is Golden", why is he still so greedy? Anita Mui was happy for her friend, but she was also envious.
"Miss Zhang, can you help me arrange and record the music?"
Zhang Hong also wanted to give it a try, but unfortunately she didn't have time, so she had to promise to help her next time she came to Hong Kong.
Zhang Hong's professionalism impressed these musicians, and one pianist couldn't help but ask: "Miss Zhang, if you compare "The Crooked Moon", "The Sound of the Waves" and "Silence is Golden" comprehensively, which one do you think is better?" ”
When Zhang Guorong heard this, his heart trembled, this is also what he wanted to ask but was not good to ask. Zhang Hong pondered for a long time before he said slowly: "In terms of the level of lyrics and songs, Ziming's composition level is at least two levels higher than that of Guorong. But in terms of effect, "Silence is Golden" is a cut above the other two, and this is purely a matter of the level of the singer."
Zhang Hong's words made Zhang Guorong quite satisfied, he is just a singer, and composing music is just a hobby.
After recording Zhang Guorong, Zhang Hong picked up Sun Ziming's tune again.
"Ziming, this is what you wrote during this time? This is a movie soundtrack, right? ”
"yes, I just made a movie, and that's the soundtrack!"
Zhang Hong pondered for a while, he had never done this job, and at a cursory glance, he felt that these songs were a bit eerie.
"I'll have to think about it, it's hard to say right now!"
"Then you think about it slowly, I'm going to watch a movie with Juanzi."
"Get out!"