Chapter 164: Discussing the theme song of the New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms
The recording of the 11th singer breakout competition of "Singing" ended.
Li Caiwei, Xie Yuwen, Xu Xinyu and other five singers successfully broke through and advanced to the finals of the "Battle of the King of Singers".
Coupled with Fang Xing, Liu Hongsheng and Zhong Yuanxun, who advanced in advance, a total of eight singers broke into the finals of "Singing".
The breakout competition of the eleventh episode of "Singing" was only recorded and not broadcast.
However, the singers who advanced to the finals have received a notice from the program team and have begun to prepare for the finals.
Therefore, all singers who have advanced to the finals have received the competition theme and competition rules of the finals.
After receiving the rules for the finals, Songshi Records immediately convened all departments to discuss the strategy for the finals.
This morning.
Fang Xing arrived at the company on time to attend the meeting, and Li Caiwei also arrived early.
This time, she managed to break through to the finals, and she also attaches great importance to the finals.
After everyone arrived, Qiao Yinghong first interpreted the rules of the finals:
"According to the rules given to us by the program team, there are two rounds of competition in this finals.
"The first round of competition is a two-by-two duel, and it is a guest singing, there is no limit to the guests invited, and they can only be invited if they meet the regulations of radio and television.
"The theme of the first round of the competition is 'The Dust of History', and it is not easy to sing the weight of history in this theme.
"After the first round of competition, the winner enters the final championship battle, and the loser is eliminated.
Therefore, in the second round of the championship battle, there will be four singers competing, no longer a two-by-two duel, but taking turns to sing, and finally the audience votes to determine the champion, runner-up and third runner-up.
"The rules for the second round of the championship are more relaxed, there is no theme for the competition, and you can sing anything.
"Therefore, in the second round of the championship battle, it is foreseeable that each singer will come up with their most affectionate songs."
Liang Yusong looked at Fang Xing and asked, "Do you have any thoughts about the 'dust of history'?" If not, the company also has a few historical drama songs that fit the theme and can be considered. ”
Fang Xing didn't expect the theme of the competition to be this, so after thinking about it, he said:
"Actually, I prepared a song that fits this theme, but this song was originally intended to be the theme song for Shen Jilin's Three Kingdoms series.
"If you don't keep this song and use it in the "Singing" competition, Shen Jilin's side will forget it."
When Liang Yusong heard this, he became interested: "Don't worry, we can talk to Shen Jilin and see if we can get it right on both sides." ”
Fang Xing nodded and said, "It's also a way, then talk to Shen Jilin as soon as possible." Settle down as soon as possible, so that you can have time to practice singing. ”
This time it was a coincidence.
The theme song originally intended for the New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms can be used in "Singing".
It's just that the Three Kingdoms drama filmed by Shen Jilin may not agree to this request.
Therefore, this matter still has to be discussed.
If Shen Jilin disagrees with the theme song of the Three Kingdoms, sing it on "Singing".
Then the question arises.
Is it a priority to protect "Singing"?
Or is it the New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms that prioritizes Shen Jilin?
……
Qiao Yinghong moved quickly, and sent a sample of the song to Shen Jilin and the Three Kingdoms crew on the same day, and asked them to meet and talk the next day.
In the afternoon of the same day, Shen Jilin promised to meet and talk the next day.
Obviously more interested in this song.
The next morning.
The meeting place was made in the East China Sea, because the Three Kingdoms crew was in the late production stage on the East China Sea side.
So, Shen Jilin flew over from Kyoto.
Shen Jilin is now the director of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, so it is not suitable to meet in a hotel, so he made an appointment directly at the Songshi Records headquarters to talk.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Shen Jilin and the team of the Three Kingdoms crew all arrived at Songshi Records, and Qiao Yinghong personally greeted them at the door, and invited people to the large conference room while greeting them warmly.
After everyone arrived, Qiao Yinghong introduced some first: "Hello everyone, let's introduce the producer of this song first, Fang Xing." ”
Shen Jilin looked at the crew and said, "Know, right?" "Song of the Seven Sons" and "Young China Says" have been favored by the director team of the Spring Festival Gala, and if they can pass the rehearsal, they will be able to go to this year's Spring Festival Gala. ”
The Three Kingdoms crew is in the late stage of the production in full swing, so they may not recognize it.
However, after listening to Shen Jilin say this, he knew that the young man in front of him had something.
Moreover, they have heard the sample of the song and think it is very suitable as the theme song of the TV series.
The post-production director is an acute child, and he goes straight to the topic: "How much budget does this song cost?" ”
Liang Yusong interjected: "This is not in a hurry, there is one thing that needs to be discussed first." ”
As soon as Shen Jilin heard this, he knew that there were twists and turns in the matter, and frowned and asked, "What's the matter?" ”
This CCTV New Year's drama next year is the highlight.
Theoretically, if you fancy a song, there's nothing you can't get.
can broadcast the New Year's historical drama on CCTV, how many celebrities want to participate in it.
Liang Yusong explained: "That's the case, we are going to sing this song at the finals of "Singing", so I want to discuss with you whether we can take both sides into account? ”
As the opening drama of CCTV, the theme song was exposed on "Singing" in advance, and CCTV may not agree.
"This ......" Shen Jilin was a little embarrassed when he heard this request.
CCTV is a relatively special existence in the entertainment industry.
For example, countless celebrities want to go to the Spring Festival Gala, but in fact, celebrities have no money to go to the Spring Festival Gala.
Yes, celebrities have no money to go to the Spring Festival Gala, and even have to pay out of pocket for meals and travel expenses.
But that's it, the Spring Festival Gala is still a party that celebrities dream of.
Shen Jilin discussed it with the team of the Three Kingdoms crew, and said in a serious tone: "This may not be easy to do, the New Year's drama broadcast by CCTV is not suitable for early exposure in other programs."
"I'm really satisfied with the sample you sent, the lyrics are still ancient poems, the historical atmosphere is blowing in my face, and the sense of heaviness is full.
No anti-theft
"So, I'm very sincere and want to use this song as the theme song of this Three Kingdoms drama, but it may not be appropriate to sing it on "Singing", unless it is after the TV series is broadcast."
The finals of "Singing" are live broadcasts.
The time has been set, and it must be broadcast before the New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms.
Therefore, it is impossible to sing it after the TV series starts.
Liang Yusong discussed again: "Can't you discuss it again?" The theme of the final performance of "Singing" is 'The Dust of History', which is very much in line with the meaning of this song. ”
Shen Jilin shook his head and replied: "It's not that I don't agree, it's that I can't decide this matter, and I have to agree with the leaders of the Central Station." ”
Liang Yusong and Fang Xing glanced at each other, showing helplessness in their eyes.
Qiao Yinghong then discussed: "Can't you discuss? Singing the theme song first on "Singing" can actually be promoted by TV series. ”
If it was a drama from another TV station, if it was possible to promote the TV series on "Singing", I would definitely agree without thinking about it.
However, CCTV is special and does not need this kind of propaganda means.
Shen Jilin shook his head and said helplessly: "It's more troublesome, the key is that I can't be the master." ”
He is the director of this Three Kingdoms drama, but when it comes to the broadcast of the drama, he can't completely call the shots.
Fang Xing heard the point of his words.
He didn't say "can't", but "more troublesome".
In other words, it is indeed difficult, but it is not completely impossible.
Fang Xing thought about it for a moment and said, "That's it." I have another song here, which is sung by a female voice, which is also in line with the story of this New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms.
"If Director Shen can agree to sing these two songs on "Singing", then I will cover the opening and ending songs of this Three Kingdoms drama."
Shen Jilin raised his eyebrows and said suspiciously: "What you sent over, there is only a small sample." ”
Fang Xing nodded and replied, "Yes, I only sent a sample." However, I have another sample here, you can also listen to it, how interested is it, let's talk about it. ”
After speaking, Fang Xing turned on his laptop, connected to the speaker in the conference room, and started playing the second song.
This song also fits the theme of "The Dust of History", and can also be used as the theme song of the Three Kingdoms Drama.
The demo starts playing.
The prelude sounds, and the flute, chime, cello, violin, and a variety of instruments play a melodious and simple tune.
Then, a female voice began to sing the song, the timbre was clear and tactful, very pleasant, and had a sense of history.
Although it is a small sample, the quality of the song is very high, and even if it is released directly, it is not a big problem.
When Shen Jilin and the post-production team of the Three Kingdoms crew heard this song, their eyes suddenly lit up.
They had come for the previous baritone song, and now they heard a female song.
Both songs are perfect for being the theme songs of TV series.
At this moment, Shen Jilin was in a dilemma.
After the song sample was played, Shen Jilin discussed with the post-production team for a long time before saying:
"Both songs are a good fit, but do you have to sing them on 'Singing'?"
Fang Xing nodded and replied, "Yes, I want to sing on "Singing", so please ask Director Shen to help communicate and facilitate this matter."
"Although the New Year's drama broadcast by CCTV does not need to be promoted in other program groups, the publicity is still helpful for the popularity of TV dramas, isn't it?
"Moreover, if Director Shen agrees to sing these two songs on "Singing", then these two songs will be used as the theme song for the TV series for free, no money, and the singer's money does not need to be paid."
The two songs are free to make the theme song for CCTV's New Year's drama next year, which sounds like a loss, but in fact, it is not a loss at all.
The New Year's drama produced by CCTV, even if you budget for the theme song, you won't give too much.
It will definitely not reach the price of "Painting Heart".
Moreover, the song is free to make the theme song for the TV series, but the copyright of the song still belongs to itself.
Compared with the follow-up income of the song, the one or two million paid by the TV series is really nothing.
If you can sing on "Singing", the value is even higher.
Therefore, Fang Xing has already thought very clearly, it seems that he will make the theme song for the TV series for free, but it can only contribute to this matter, and it is not a loss.
In fact, Shen Jilin also wants to give this Three Kingdoms drama more publicity, after all, the more publicity, the higher the ratings of the TV series.
He didn't want to say yes before, just because things were too troublesome.
But now both songs are suitable as the theme songs of the New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms, and one is the opening song and the other is the ending song, which is just right.
If both songs are used, it can be said that the problem of the theme song of the TV series is completely solved.
Shen Jilin thought for a moment and said: "In this way, I can give it a try and try my best to help you fight for it, but whether it can be done or not, these two songs must be the theme song for my play, just because I owe me a favor." ”
Fang Xing heard him say this, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, it's enough to have Director Shen's words, can it be done, these two songs are the theme songs for Director Shen's drama." ”
Shen Jilin nodded with satisfaction: "These two songs are very good, and it is not appropriate to get them for free, the crew will pay according to the original budget." ”
Fang Xing nodded in agreement: "Okay, listen to Shen Dao." ”
Both sides were satisfied.
Shen Jilin and the crew of the Three Kingdoms drama got two songs as the theme song of the New Year's drama.
And Fang Xing sent two songs to the New Year's drama on CCTV, and also made Shen Jilin owe a favor.
As for whether these two songs can be sung on "Singing", this matter is not a loss.
If in the end, these two songs can't be sung on "Singing", Fang Xing can also find other alternative songs, but it is not the best choice.
The next few days.
While practicing songs, Fang Xing prepared two other historical songs, just in case.
Three days later.
Shen Jilin called in person: "Fang Xing, it's me, Shen Jilin." ”
"Shen Dao is good, Shen Dao is good." Fang Xing hurriedly said hello.
"What you said before, I did it for you, you can sing this song on "Singing", if you still need anything to cooperate, you can talk to the crew in the later stage." Shen Jilin said happily.
"Then thank you Shen Dao." Fang Xing was naturally happy when he heard the news.
"In that case, then I don't owe a favor." Shen Jilin joked.
"Don't dare, it's me who owes Shen Dao favor." Fang Xing hurriedly responded modestly.
"That's not true, we're working well together. In fact, thanks to your two songs, the quality is high enough, so things can be done. You have to sing well, and you can't smash the sign of the New Year's show. Shen Jilin said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Of course." Fang Xing agreed.
In fact, Shen Jilin also has to take a certain risk in this matter.
In case these two songs are sung on "Singing", instead of helping the New Year's drama of the Three Kingdoms, it will drag it down.
Therefore, Shen Jilin agreed that these two songs should be sung on "Singing" first, which is itself a responsibility.
Fang Xing knew this, so his favorability towards Shen Jilin improved a lot.
Shen Jilin continued: "Also, which singer are you going to find to sing these two songs?" The singer is mainly selected by you, but you still have to communicate with the crew in the later stage. ”
"Of course." Fang Xing agreed.
Shen Jilin reminded instead: "Also, it's okay to prepare "Singing", but the program of the Spring Festival Gala can't be left behind, and the row can't be passed, but it will be brushed off." ”
"Of course, Director Shen can rest assured."
Fang Xing is not in a hurry, there are still more than two months left in the Spring Festival Gala, and the time is completely in time.
Besides, Fang Xing basically didn't accept other announcements, and no star dared to be so salty.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Xing notified the company and began to prepare.
These two songs are in line with the "dust of history", one is a baritone and the other is a soprano.
The song sung by the soprano was going to be sung by Li Caiwei, and the sample was also sung by her.
According to Li Caiwei's character, after singing the sample, she should be practicing this song every day, and there is no need to supervise it at all.
However, these two songs are intended to be used in the first round of the finals of "Singing", so they also need to invite guest singers.