Chapter 1178: Adaptation
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Choi Jung-won naturally treats Jay-Z differently from the others, because this is his friend and has just helped him.
So when he heard Jay-Z ask him for help, he immediately asked, "Now?" Where to get it? β
Seeing Choi Jung-won so happy, Jay-Z was of course very happy. He slapped his face and said, "Come with me, there is a friend's recording studio here, and there are a few other friends waiting." β
Seeing that this pie was almost stunned, Cui Zhengyuan wanted to leave even more. So he called out to the girls of GirlsGeneration and said, "Okay, let's go, let's go play something else." β
Taeyeon and the others had long listened to the conversation between the two and knew that the two king-level figures were about to cooperate.
As for what kind of sparks can be sparked between them, the girls want to witness it even more, so they didn't hesitate at all, and packed up their things and left here with Cui Zhengyuan.
Everyone was divided into different vehicles and soon arrived at a very unfamiliar place.
Turning left and right with Jay-Z, he soon entered a unique recording studio.
The owner here is a white man, but he is covered in tattoos all over his body, and with the steel rings on his lips, he doesn't look like a good person.
But that's the case with the hip-hop scene in the United States, and many of them are really not good people. However, it is only a temporary partnership, and Cui Zhengyuan doesn't care about these details.
In addition to this master, two black men and women came up to greet him.
Jay-Z introduced that these two people were the original authors of the song he was in a hurry to adapt. One of the men is named Angela. Hunter, the woman's name is Jane. Jenny.
The three people here are very curious about Jay-Z bringing Choi Jung-won, but they don't care much about the girls of GirlsGeneration.
It's just some pretty little girls, and they don't deserve their attention.
Jay-Z also knew their curiosity, so he took the initiative to say, "Lance is very good at music, and he helped me a lot at the beginning. So this time about the adaptation of the song. So I invited him over. β
The two men didn't say anything, but Jenny was very outspoken. "With all due respect, Sean, Lance may be good, but does he know what New York is?"
Cui Zhengyuan was happy in his heart, and looked at the black woman who was always staring at him with interest.
I have long heard that singers in Europe and the United States are very unruly, and no one is convinced. No matter how big you are, in their minds, only you are the best.
Looking at it now, sure enough.
The two blacks were unknown outside. But in the face of Cui Zhengyuan, who is at the level of the heavenly king, should he not be convinced or unconvinced.
But he didn't get angry, but smiled: "It's not something you can say by mouth, you won't know until you have to do it." Sean, what the hell is the song, show me. β
The two black singers, including the studio owner, were all folded over their shoulders and leaned back on the couch with scrutiny in their eyes.
Obviously, they are ready to take a good look at what is so powerful about Cui Zhengyuan.
But it's clearly Jay-Z who has the final say. His identity and status determine that no one will dare to stop him from doing whatever he wants to do.
So the rap king quickly found a demo of the song and put it on the CD.
Cui Zhengyuan listened attentively and found that the melody of this song was mediocre. The vocabulary of RAP has no connotation, and I don't know what it is expressing.
The female part of the voice can't go up a lot of scales. Sounds like a dry howl.
But compared to the lack of nutrition in the RAP part, the chorus in this part made Cui Zhengyuan's eyes shine.
After listening to the whole song roughly, although it was plausible, Choi Jung-won still knew that this song was "EmpireStateofMind", which made Jay-Z the king of the charts this year.
Got the idea what the song was. How to adapt it is easier than eating for Cui Zhengyuan, who has come over.
So he got up and honestly and unceremoniously did the front of the machine, ready to start.
The master of the room slammed forward. Holding down Cui Zhengyuan's hand, he bared his teeth and threatened: "Boy, do you understand music?" These are also the ones you can touch? β
Cui Zhengyuan was already unhappy when he saw this guy pretending to be an elephant, and with a sudden flip of his wrist, he turned against the guest and grabbed the opponent's wrist. Then he twisted in the opposite direction, and the guy screamed "ah", and his body collapsed involuntarily.
Cui Zhengyuan condescendingly approached this guy's eyes, and said word by word with a cold expression: "When Lao Tzu was playing music, you were still holding the radio." Bastard, you'd better be honest, or I'll strip you naked and hang you out of the building. β
Taeyeon and the others were scared enough about Choi Jung-won and this guy's action, but Jay-Z and the two black singers laughed.
Jenny, in particular, was smiling uncontrollably. "Hey, Lance, I think you're pretty good right now. LeBron, this guy is indeed a bastard, and he dares to touch the old lady's ass. How about we really hang him outside the building to blow the wind? β
It's February, and it's cold. If you strip this guy naked and hang it outside, it will only take two hours to ensure that he will become a popsicle.
I have to say that these European and American hip-hop singers are all out-and-out madmen.
"Alright, Lance, let go. LeBron's guy is just a little conceited, but Xindi isn't bad. Now that he has seen how powerful you are, he will definitely not dare to blow up his hair. Jay-Z finally stepped forward and became a peacemaker.
He had spoken, and Cui Zhengyuan wanted to give some face, so after snorting coldly, he let go of the wrist of the guy named LeBron.
LeBron let out a soul-reviving moan, then sat on the ground with his wrist in his hand, looking at Choi Jung-won like a devil.
In terms of size, he is a round thicker than Cui Zhengyuan. But just now his wrist fell into Cui Zhengyuan's hand, and the piercing pain made him unable to even struggle at all.
This reminded him of a rumor that Oriental people all know something called "kung fu".
Without the help of others, Cui Zhengyuan can finally start working well.
After skillfully turning on the machine qì and entering the score. I saw that his hands were dazzling as if they were wearing flowers and butterflies, and it didn't take long at all. I rewrote the tune.
"Do you want to hear it?" Choi Jung-won asked back to Jay-Z.
"Nonsense, why else would you be called here?" Jay-Z had black lines all over his head, feeling that Choi Jung-won's questioning had insulted his IQ.
Cui Zhengyuan smiled, and also realized that he had done something stupid.
In fact, he doesn't make a lot of arrangements in terms of arrangement, because the original song has been done very well for a long time, and it perfectly presents the artistic conception of life in New York.
All he needs to do is be more refined and focused.
So when Jay-Z and the others listened, they all nodded their heads in admiration.
Hunter gave Cui Zhengyuan a thumbs up for the first time and boasted: "When the song was made. I always felt like something was missing. Now after listening to your adaptation, I finally know. Lance, you're great. β
Seeing that everyone had no opinions, Cui Zhengyuan's feelings were still flat, as if he had just done a trivial thing. "Okay, let's talk about the lyrics. My opinion is that the female part can be retained. The lyrics in this part are beautiful, and if sung well, it will definitely sublimate the song a lot. β
Jenny couldn't agree more. hurriedly said: "Lance, do you also think that the female part needs to be sung by another person?" To be honest, after I tried it, I always felt that it didn't work. Now if you agree. I was relieved. β
Cui Zhengyuan only then knew that in the original song just now, the female voice was sung by her.
It has to be said that this part must be replaced. Jenny's singing ability and artistic conception expression are very problematic, and she is definitely not suitable for this song.
At this time, seeing that the original singer had no opinions, he didn't hide his thoughts. "Do you have the right person?"
Jenny was naturally prepared. blurted out: "Alicia. How about Case? β
βveryniceοΌβ Cui Zhengyuan couldn't help but admire, and his opinion of Jenny, a previously unruly black female singer, has changed a lot.
This woman may be arrogant, but she has a good quality, that is, she is self-aware.
When he found that his ability was not enough to control this song, he did not shy away from medical treatment. On the contrary, he also took the initiative to select the right candidate, and this mind alone deserves the respect of others.
When Choi Jung-won first heard the song "EmpireStateofMind", he didn't really feel much about Jay-Z's sophisticated RAP skills. Keith's chorus part amazed him.
The elegance of the world's largest metropolis displayed with the charm of blues makes people yearn for the famous city of New York.
It can be said that this song is only suitable for Jay-Z and Alicia. Keith came to partner and changed someone, and it would not have such a good effect.
After talking about the chorus, Choi Jung-won finally focused on the RAP part.
"Sean, I don't think this part needs to be so high-level, just write about your life experience. A poor black boy who emerged from the chaotic and depraved ghetto of Brooklyn to become the king of New York today is a commendable story in itself, isn't it? β
Choi Jung-won's words made Jay-Z's heart flutter, and he felt that it was indeed a good note to write his own story into the song.
"OK, since it's based on your story, let's start with your first childhood experiences." Choi Jung-won clapped his hands, allowing Jay-Z's attention to come to his attention.
Then he picked up the pen and began to write on the paper.
yeah,immaupatBrooklyn
nowimdownintribeca
rightnexetoDeniro
"Wow, this RAP is great." Seeing this, Jay-Z's big hand slammed heavily on Choi Jung-won's shoulder, obviously stimulated by this lyric.
Cui Zhengyuan was unmoved, and wrote the lyrics of the entire song in one go.
Jay-Z was itching to scratch from the sidelines, and he couldn't bear it anymore. As soon as Cui Zhengyuan finished writing, he snatched it.
His eyes were almost on the paper, just to appreciate the lyrics that completely described his state of mind.
"Haha, Lance, I thought you were a serious person who couldn't write about New York. I can't believe that you even dare to write about drugs, sex trafficking, gangsters, etc. After admiring it well, Jay-Z teased Choi Jung-won.
Cui Zhengyuan threw the ballpoint pen in his hand and scolded with a smile: "Anyway, it's your story, and it has nothing to do with me if it's written in a bastard." I just have to collect the money, how to sing RAP without me teaching you, right? Waiting for your masterpiece to sell well. β
Jay-Z's right thumb is pointing at him, with endless confidence. "Hmph, teach Jay-Z to say RAP? You're the funniest joke in the world. (To be continued......)