There are three versions of the song "Wavin Flag", strictly speaking.

One is the first version created by Somali-Canadian singer Kenan when he was attached to his hometown of Somalia, which is included in his solo album "Troubadour" released on February 24, 2009, which is the second title single in this album;

The second version is a relatively niche charity song by a group of Canadian artists "Young Haitian Artists" team, released on March 12, 2010, with all proceeds donated to Haiti, which was hit by an earthquake in January 2010.

The third version is the world-famous version of the World Cup - released on April 30, 2010, and the team involved in the production and adaptation is still led by the team led by Bruno Mars, who later became known as the "Grammy's own son".

With the global channel bombardment of Coca-Cola and record companies, this song became popular all over the world a month before the start of the World Cup, and was once jokingly called the official theme song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by domestic audiences.

If it weren't for the quality and popularity of the theme song "Waka Waka" sung by Shakira in the world, I'm afraid the limelight would really be stolen by Kenan.

For Zhou Yi, his purpose in making this song is to "replace it".

The 2002 South Korea-Japan World Cup is no better than the South Africa World Cup Organizing Committee, which has a king fried Shakira in its hands-

Except for the pure music "Anthem" (football anthem) composed by Greek artist Vangelis, the other two songs actually have little sense of existence in terms of public popularity and artistic evaluation.

It's the kind that if you don't check carefully, you basically don't even know what the singer, creator, or even the title of the song is.

In the absence of any competitors, "Wavin Flag" can undoubtedly eat the heat of the World Cup.

"The city theme you set has been echoed by many city tourism bureaus, and they have all expressed their willingness to coordinate the work of all parties to help us complete the music video recording of this song."

With "Jiangnan" Zhuyu in front, now there is such an opportunity to show a big face, and the cities are naturally raising their hands and feet in approval.

Especially in cities with a strong football atmosphere such as Dalian, the enthusiasm to contact Warner is even greater, and I almost make three phone calls a day to care about how Qianjiang is living.

"There will definitely be more shots in the four cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, after all, the prosperous areas of the cities will be relatively more developed.

"Considering the length of the MV, we still have to do a good job in the distribution of pictures in the remaining cities, after all, we mainly use football to reflect a positive spirit."

As Zhou Yi's agent, Qian Jiang has actually had some headaches recently.

With Zhou Yi's reputation, he is either answering the phone or on the way to answer the phone every day.

There are even many stars who are willing to participate in Zhou Yi's MV, such as Zhang Ziyi, who is also a subsidiary of Coca-Cola.

Zhang Ziyi has always spared no effort to show her face in the world.

"Hong Kong and Macau are also in contact with the filming venues, and now they are waiting for the materials from Taiwan."

Although Zhou Yi himself was not allowed to go to Taiwan for filming, this did not make it difficult for Warner, and Stefanie Sun was unimpeded in Taiwan.

Not to mention that on March 23, she will hold the first concert of the "Start" tour at the Taipei Municipal Stadium in Taiwan, at this time, it is normal for a large number of filming teams to shoot everywhere in Taiwan, right?

The World Cup is coming, Warner and Coca-Cola have also organized several football events in Taiwan to gain popularity, which is also normal, right?

As one of the twin stars, in the absence of Zhou Yi, there is nothing wrong with Yanzi Sun's leadership, right?

In "The lazy song", Stefanie Sun, who made a brief cameo appearance and did not sing, will once again appear as a "pure passerby" in the Taiwan picture of "wavin flag" and take the extras to welcome the World Cup.

"Fortunately for me, otherwise you would be missing a piece of the MV of the national picture."

March 15, Royal Warner Building, Conference Room.

Sun Yanzi, who had returned to the imperial capital in the hustle and bustle of the outside world, stood behind the chair, smiled sideways and bent her elbows on the shoulders of Zhou Yi, who was sitting, to take credit for herself.

"Is it possible that there will be other people without you. For example, Xiao Yaxuan, such as Zhang Shaohan, and even Wen Lan. Zhou Yi, who was spitting grape skin, shook the first draft of the song he wrote from memory, and didn't eat it at all: "Liu Genghong and Zhou Jielun are okay, I am the one who saved their lives."

"Ariel Lin and Wang Xinling can also be, since these two starred in my MV, they have also become popular in the Taiwanese advertising industry, and they will send text messages to thank me from time to time."

"Slightly, yes, yes, you're right, you have a wide network."

Sun Yanzi, who had nothing to say, stuck out her tongue and grimaced at him.

"The key now is the record of those Chinese musical instruments you requested, your requirements are very high, I asked several friends, and the people they know can't make up the schedule for a while."

As a single related to global promotion, in order to meet Zhou Yi's requirements for the musical instruments in this song, Zhou Jianhui personally contacted many former friends, but they all hit the schedule.

After the African musical characteristics of the original song were eliminated by Zhou Yi, they were filled in with other instruments with similar timbre and efficacy, and the most rhythmic drum beat was replaced by the same passionate Chinese drum.

It's just that there are not many people who want to meet Zhou Yi's requirements while retaining the characteristics of Chinese musical instruments, and his arrangement concept is a bit demanding for musicians.

"It's okay, I have a candidate, just contact Wang Xiaojing."

Zhou Yi was not worried about this at all.

In terms of using Chinese instruments to play pop music, Wang Xiaojing's women's 12th music scene, which is still not well-known, is the first in today's music scene.

It just so happened that the tacit agreement he reached with Wang Xiaojing also included the condition of taking a handful of women's twelve orchestras, which also allowed him to catch the line.

"There's one more question."

After Qian Jiang, who wrote down the notepad in the Twelve Women's Bands, closed the cap, Qian Jiang's expression immediately became serious: "Ah Yi, you have rejected the script written by Jiang Wen, Jiang Wen estimates that he has come to the company to find you now." ”

When Zhou Yi returned to China last night, he naturally read the script and storyboard concept that Jiang Wen came up with in the name of Ning Hao-

How to say it, although he was already very restrained, there was a smell of Jiang Wen that was not contained, which still made Zhou Yi click a fork.

After all, this is an album led by him, and the protagonist is not Jiang Wen.

And the reason he gave Jiang Wen was also very simple: it didn't have the flavor he asked for, and it wasn't enough to meet psychological expectations.

This reason is very abstract, but Jiang Wen is also an abstract person in this regard-

"Brother Zhou Yi, I won't say much nonsense, if you ask me to change it, at least you have to give me a normal reason, right?"

At 10:37 a.m., Jiang Wen, who arrived at Warner in a low-key manner, rolled up his sleeves and pushed the door into the conference room, and went straight to Zhou Yi under the gaze of Qian Jiang and others: "I think this script is perfect." ”

"No, no, no, it's not enough. As a producer, I have the right to demand perfection, and I believe that Brother Jiang, you should also know this when you have been a director. ”

Zhou Yi smiled slightly, moved out of his identity as a producer, and didn't give an inch, almost choking Jiang Wen enough.

Jiang Wen, who felt that he had probably met an opponent, unscrewed the cap of the mineral water bottle and drank a sip of water, and then started a "war of words" with Zhou Yi in the conference room-

"I think it's perfect, whether it's the alienation of the environment from people, or the image of family from people, or even the clip of paying tribute to the godfather at the end."

"No, no, no, the most taboo thing in our industry is to feel for yourself, I think Brother Jiang, you should know this in your heart."

"Brother Zhou Yi, is it a bit unreasonable for you to do this? Aren't you busy arranging that English song right now? ”

"It was easy for me and didn't require much time to waste. And, don't change the subject, I'm the album producer, and I'm responsible for my own albums. ”

"I think these four scripts are perfect."

"I'm the producer."

"I think your concept has been perfectly embodied."

"I'm the producer"

"You ......"

"I'm the producer."

“……”

(End of chapter)