Chapter 138: Whatever You Want
Chi Jingyuan took the dictionary and carefully browsed it from the beginning.
The lyrics of this "Leon", when the song was written a few days ago, Li Zhien had already sent it to them, and he had already read it and basically memorized it, but he hadn't assigned a part yet.
Chi Jingyuan thinks IU's song is really good, the theme and lyrics are based on the classic movie "This Killer Is Not Too Cold" as a reference, and the overall style of the song has changed from IU's most often shown small and fresh style in the past, and some jazzy tones have an abnormal sense of charm.
Chi Jingyuan looked at the title of the song at the top of the lyrics and paused for two seconds, and he also felt a little emotion in his heart.
It's really powerful, and she deserves to be called the strongest female solo artist by many fans. Although it is mixed with a lot of fans' rainbow farts and idol filters, at least it has a lot of ideas and strength in the creation of songs, and it is no wonder that it has been able to get out of the unfavorable situation in the previous two years, and it is getting better and better.
Then look down, who sang it at the back of each lyric, and at a glance, basically most of the parts are IU, and Ji Jingyuan and Jung Hyung-don, who are members of the group, are divided into some rap and chorus parts, which add up to less than two-fifths of all the lyrics.
In other words, in this song, he almost played the role of Oh Se-hoon and Yoona's predecessors.
However, Chi Jingyuan has no opinion on this.
Because they had actually communicated with each other in private before, the two songs of their group were written and led by Chi Jingyuan and Li Zhien respectively, and the performance of the two songs was naturally focused on these two people respectively, "Lane" with Li Zhien as the core, and "House Tower House" with Ji Jingyuan as the core.
And they all know that relying on the extremely high popularity of "Infinite Challenge Song Festival", as long as the songs performed on the song festival will definitely attract widespread attention and even sweep the entire music source list, after all, the previous Song Festival is basically like this, this time the lineup is stronger and more popular, and it will only be more successful, so these two songs have basically booked the position of 'hot songs', and the potential is very large.
Although it is said that the group collaborates on songs to sing together, the copyright of the song has nothing to do with the group, but in the hands of Lee Ji-eun and Ji Jingyuan respectively, these two songs are not just performed once on the "Song Festival", and after the group is disbanded after the show, they will definitely often perform this song in commercial performances and even concerts, so the degree of care for each other is different.
So in "Lane", it is natural that Li Zhien takes most of the pary.
On the side of "House Tower House", Chi Jingyuan is the same.
As for Zheng Hyungdon, as an MC, he is here to complete this show, and he doesn't have any special pursuit of music, nor does he participate in the creation, so naturally he has no opinions.
"It's good."
"That's it."
After Ji Jingyuan and Zheng Hengdun read it, they didn't hesitate much, they both nodded and said they had no opinion, while IU smiled hehehe, and his smile actually looked a little embarrassed.
“…… In addition to the singing, the focus of this song is on the dance movements and the interaction between us, we have already done the choreography, and also designed a set of general performance procedures, which will be demonstrated to you later, Oba and Jingyuan, do you have any suggestions for stage effects? When it came to work, although Li Zhien's face looked a little childish and kept smiling, his style suddenly became confident and decisive.
"I think it's up to you to take the lead, and then take the elevator to the ...... of Brother Huntun" Chi Jingyuan thought for a while and casually made a suggestion, but after he finished speaking, he hesitated: "However, the venue over there should have a lift, right?" ”
"Yes, right?" Lee Ji-eun was also a little unsure, blinking at Jung Hyung-don.
"Yes, I specifically asked the program team, this must be there." Zheng Hengdun hurriedly waved his hand to reassure them: "Isn't it going to be recorded tomorrow, the content of that day is to decide the order of the performance and the right to use the stage effects." ”
"That's fine...... When the time comes, we will make a quick appearance of the elevator, which can play a role in highlighting the key points and can also bring some surprises to the audience......" Ji Jingyuan nodded, and then proposed: "And since it is based on the theme of "This Killer is Not Too Cold", it is natural to play the characters in it, right?" A certain amount of imitation in makeup and clothing......"
Several people seriously discussed the performance content of "Leon" for a while, and then began to talk about "House Tower House".
Before the part of "House Tower House", Chi Jingyuan had already divided it and sent them an announcement email, and they confirmed that there were no problems and opinions after confirming with each other.
Similar to "Leon", in "House Tower House", it is Chi Jingyuan's turn to occupy most of the part
"The band naturally wants to divide the responsibilities, but if there are three people, it is a little less......" Ji Jingyuan looked around at the two people in front of him, and looked at IU as he spoke: "Then there is a lead singer, a drummer, and a ......"
"Guitar!" IU smiled and raised his hand: "Or an electric guitar." ”
"OK, then guitar."
The music girl is naturally a guitar, Ji Jingyuan made an OK gesture, and then looked at Zheng Hengdun: "Brother, do you know how to play the drums?" ”
"Well, it will be some, but ......" Zheng Hengdun grimaced.
"You don't have to be too specialized, remember to beat and follow the rhythm, as long as you want that sense of dedication, the kind of feeling that makes others think you are very good at playing, that kind of feeling, brother, you know?" Seeing his expression, Chi Jingyuan waved his hand to signal that he didn't need to be too professional, and then gestured with both hands continuously, wanting to describe the feeling.
Zheng Hengdun knew what it meant at a glance, and couldn't help laughing: "That's no problem, I'm the best at this." ”
"OK, that's it, I'm the vocals, IU Xi is the guitarist, and Brother Hendon is the drummer...... Actually, I really want to be a drummer......"
Ji Jingyuan glanced at Zheng Hengdun with a little envy, he can also play the drum kit but is not proficient, but he has always felt that playing the drum kit is very handsome, but he has never had the opportunity to perform on the stage, and it is the first time for him to perform in a band on the stage.
"In the case of the band, there is no movement and stage effect, the main thing is the performance process. My idea is that the first lyrical version of the main chorus, with a smaller accompaniment, sit on a stool and sing it first, and then stand up when you enter the second section and suddenly rise and the rhythm accelerates, and then set off some fireworks, brother, there should be fireworks, right? ”
"Well, there should be."
"OK, set off fireworks to set off the atmosphere, and then after this section we all showed a little bit of enthusiasm, enthusiasm and brightness...... I have two ideas for the costumes, one is to wear a casual hip-hop style, which reflects the style of a campus band, and the other is a casual suit, with a more formal outfit to contrast the brightness of the song......"
After completing this song, he also conceived a relatively complete set of stage performance processes, which he had generally thought of, but there were still some details that had not been determined.
Lee Ji-eun and Jung Hyung-dun also put forward a lot of opinions, which can be regarded as some favorable additions.
Ji Jingyuan felt that the quality of the two songs of their group "Leon" and "House Tower House" was really high, because he had not heard the songs of other groups, and he didn't know which group wrote better songs, but compared with the songs of the previous generations of the music industry, he really thought that he was much ahead.
And how do these two songs compare......
He still prefers "House Tower".
After the discussion, the formal practice began, and the three of them began to learn the choreography of the song "Leon", following the dance teacher of LOEN, who had already prepared for the time next to them.
Ji Jingyuan was born in idol, and he usually dances the most complex and fierce men's group dance, and there is no difficulty for him in choreography at this level, he has watched it twice and almost mastered it after dancing a few times.
It was busy until noon, and the three people who had just finished the process with the backup dancer wiped the sweat from their foreheads, sat down next to the small coffee table on the far left side of the practice room, entered the lunch time, and began to eat the takeaway that the IU agent had just bought together.
And the VJ filmed by the "Infinite Challenge" program team has been carrying the camera and faithfully recording it beside him.
To be honest, although there is a VJ filming today, how do Ji Jingyuan feel after practicing all morning, the three of them do not have the kind of business sense that specializes in the show, and the performance is quite natural, which is actually no different from getting along in private.
"Hmm, Jingyuan's words should be fine, right?" IU took the spoon and stirred it in the bibimbap in front of him, swallowed what was in his mouth and talked about the exercise just now: "Hendon Oba, this dance shouldn't be slow for you...... I also participated in the choreography of this song, and I didn't do some complicated movements and movements. ”
"Well, it's okay...... I'll try. ”
Zheng Hengdun didn't say that it was difficult, nor did he say that it was not difficult, but just made a statement.
"Poof......" Seeing his indomitable expression, Chi Jingyuan, who was eating, couldn't help but laugh.
“…… By the way, when I got the lyrics a few days ago, I wanted to say that the lyrics of Jingyuan's "House Tower House" are really good. After chatting a few words, Li Zhien may have been full, and she has been playing with the spoon and has not eaten much, and suddenly she remembered something, her eyes lit up, and she looked at Chi Jingyuan, who was eating next to her.
"Well, I also think that it is indeed very well written, very poetic, and you can think of the picture when you see it." Hearing this, Zheng Hengdun also stopped his chopsticks, nodded in agreement, and gave a thumbs up with his right hand: "Jingyuan's strength in writing words is really Zzang!" ”
"Especially this sentence, 'You said you wanted to see the stars holding my hand, and the moonlight suddenly reflected in my eyes, but there was not a single star in the sky.'" Li Zhien seemed to really like these lyrics, and looked at Chi Jingyuan with some curiosity: "Reading gives people a poignant sense of romance, the picture is really beautiful, is Jingyuan xi's sentence the plot of which TV series?" I'll take a look. ”
"yes." Chi Jingyuan nodded with a smile: "From "The Producer". ”
"Aha......" Li Zhien laughed out loud when he heard it.
"The Producer" is a KBS Kim soil drama starring Lee Ji-eun this year, partnering Kim so-hyun, Cha Tae-hyun and Kong Hyo-jin, which was widely welcomed by young people as soon as it was broadcast, and the response was very good.
This is also Lee Ji-eun's first TV series after the 13-year "Pretty Man" pounce, but he didn't expect it to be a success all of a sudden, and to a large extent, the black history of the last failure has been washed away.
As soon as she heard it, she knew that Chi Jingyuan was joking and teasing her, and she also secretly held it in front of the camera, put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth, Li Zhien glanced at Chi Jingyuan with a smile: "I'm asking really!" ”
"Really......"
Ji Jingyuan's chewing speed couldn't help but slow down a little, as if he thought of the lyrics, or the inspiration for the song.
I can't help but think of the picture of the two driving outside that night because Zhou Ziyu was in a bad mood because of the pressure, and the conversation when he finally stopped to look at the stars.
"Why aren't there any stars tonight?"
"It's hard to see the stars in the city."
"You've watched too many TV series? Do you want to find a house tower so that you can sit on it and enjoy the moon? ”
"Just go!"
The song "House Tower" is inspired by this experience, or dialogue, and Li Zhien's favorite two lyrics almost directly describe the situation at that time.
Looking back now, the picture is still quite clear.
However, although the inspiration for this whole song came from this, and this sentence was indeed their conversation at the time, most of the other lyrics of the song, some more straightforward words and sentences, were created by Chi Jingyuan's own artistic processing, and they had little to do with Zhou Ziyu.
It's just that after this girl sees it, she won't misunderstand anything......
Ji Jingyuan suddenly had some divergent thoughts in his heart, and it took two seconds to come back to his senses, and facing Li Zhien, who was still looking at him, he shook his head: "Ani, it's not a TV series, it's ......."
Speaking of this, Chi Jingyuan paused for a moment, and then laughed out loud: "I thought of it casually." ”
"Isn't it a TV series...... But it's really romantic. ”
"Hehe, probably."
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In addition to the team trip that EXO couldn't be absent from in the past two days, Ji Kyung-won focused all his energy on the two songs of the Song Festival, and in addition to practicing songs and dances in private, he also went to LOEN every day to practice with Lee Ji-eun and Jung Hyung-dun and the backup dancers, and at the same time try to record.
Recording is very important, with the last performance of "Song Festival" on TV, all the songs performed by each group will also be released, according to previous experience, if there is no accident, these songs will most likely directly sweep the entire music source chart, no matter how perfunctory the song is, the effect of the national degree of "Infinite Challenge Song Festival" with the general trend of guest itinerary is so terrifying.
And this sound source, which is the recording they are doing now, is definitely to be taken seriously.
It's not just that Ji Jingyuan is very attentive and hard-working, the other two people in the group are like this, Zheng Hengdun also has a lot of announcements every day, and he can imagine how busy Li Zhien is, even so, the three of them still take a lot of time to practice and record, and sometimes they will be busy until late at night before getting off work, everyone is also very serious and focused, and they don't regard this cooperation and these two songs as a casual variety show.
This feeling of working together for a goal is actually quite good.
And speaking of which, through this cooperation, Chi Jingyuan can be regarded as two more good friends.
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On July 29th, when Ji Jingyuan was still practicing on the stage with the other two, there was also a big news in the music industry, that is, EXO's title song "boy with luv" released in June was officially off the billboard singles hot list.
From the record listing on the 10th of last month to the 29th of this month, "boy with luv" has been on the list for seven weeks, and the highest has rushed to the 19th place in the TOP100.
After reaching the top ranking, it slipped all the way until this week's list update was officially taken off the list.
Although "boy with luv" is obviously lacking in Ami's stamina, and it has slipped on the list very quickly in the next two weeks, the results created by this song have still set countless records in the KPOP circle.
The idol group made its debut on the list.
The highest ranking of idol groups.
The highest number of weeks that an idol group has been on the list.
Idol group ......
The records listed by fans and media are extremely revealing of EXO's historic feats, each of which has never been achieved by a single boy and girl group in the Peninsula music industry today.
Although all of these records are preceded by the qualifier 'idol group' because of PSY and "Gangnam Style", even if these things are removed, the results of "Boy with Luv" this time are still enough to make many people daunted.
Whether it is SM Company, EXO itself, fans of Eili, and even the people of the Peninsula who watch the lively scene, they are all unexpectedly satisfied and pleasantly surprised.
Originally, the big news of 'EXO songs on the B chart' last month has been hot for so many days, after all, everyone has their own lives, and many groups have returned every day recently, and everyone's attention is limited.
But with the de-listing of "boy with luv", the media reports have once again drawn the attention of many people, and at this time, many fans and listeners have reacted, and they can't help but have all kinds of 'Ao, is EXO just off the list?' I thought it was early, they were on the list for so long, they were really amazing, ...... and other ideas, and at the same time, I naturally looked at this different boy group.
As a newsletter on NAVER's homepage today put it:
"In Aramco, the birthplace of mass entertainment culture, audiences don't really like movies with subtitles or music in foreign languages. But despite this, the Korean song "boy with luv" has crossed this barrier with its own charm and characteristics, and the new history created by EXO is in the present tense. ”
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With Chi Jingyuan's hard work and activities, as well as the disturbances from the outside world, the time turned, and it was the end of July.