Chapter 323 [Special Rewards, Talent for Entering the Play]
At noon, Liang Kun and Zhang Guorong had a meal together and went to the professional singing room of Global Company in the afternoon.
In 1999, Zhang Guorong signed a contract with Universal after the expiration of the contract for Rolling Stone Records. It is said that the contract fee is as high as 50 million Hong Kong dollars. Universal wanted to sign him as the number one in the company, but he rarely came to practice singing since last year, and his new album has been delayed again and again.
Everyone was surprised when these two people came to the company together.
Yesterday, Liang Kun and Zhang Guorong met, had dinner, and played badminton in the hotel, and were not photographed by reporters. In the morning, they went to the crew of "Big Man" to visit the crew and were photographed by reporters, but the news would not be spread so quickly.
Everyone was curious about how they got together. They looked very familiar and entered a singing practice room. This incident alarmed two senior executives of the company and came to see them practice singing.
Soon they discovered the surprise, and Zhang Guorong's voice seemed to have returned to his peak period, and singing effortlessly.
His songs are not very high, because they have magnetic voices and excellent mid-bass. Before, he couldn't even sing the mid-bass well, and his voice was too hoarse and would be distracted.
After he sang "Lost You in a Lifetime", the audience applauded.
Global signing Zhang Guorong wanted to make money. He rested for a long time after the 2001 concert tour, which was not something the senior executives wanted to see.
Liang Kun did not steal the limelight at all and was quietly a listener. When Zhang Guorong was convinced that his voice was good, he sang "Ordinary Road" at the other party's request.
Zhang Guorong knew that Liang Kun would definitely sing this song, but Liang Kun did not refuse. He played the guitar and sang it himself.
While preparing for the tour concert, Liang Kun also learned a lot of guitar knowledge with Huang Guanzhong. He didn't practice much and was only 22% in level D. It was enough to play a simple song.
Singing this song is simpler for Liang Kun, with a folk style that does not require any singing skills or penetrating trebles.
Everyone listened to it but agreed that it was OK because this song was very nice and was Liang Kun’s “original” work.
In terms of singing skills, many of the great X people in major conservatories in China have captured each other, and many of them have completely exaggerated Park Shu. But in fact, Park Shu is the real soul singer. His music can resonate with people, give people a strong sense of picture, and reach people's hearts.
It’s just that the singer who has a good voice and does not know how to create a songwriter is very difficult to become famous, and it requires a certain amount of luck. Su Yan, the female student who owes Liang Kun 200,000, is this type of person. She is not inferior to many queens of singing, but who wrote songs for her? If she wants to make money, she can only go to the bar to sing other people’s songs.
This song was praised by others, and Liang Kun was a little blushed. He copied Park Shu's representative work, whose popularity will drop a little in the future. However, in order to establish a good relationship with Zhang Guorong, he needs an attractive entry point and must come up with this song.
I really used my brain to create an original song? Liang Kun had an excellent musical feeling and a very high intelligence. As long as I was attentive, I really had the ability to create original songs.
But he has too many things to do and doesn't want to waste his time on it. His future goals are not in China. If he wants to become a superstar, singing English songs is the kingdom.
Liang Kun put the guitar aside, Jiang Bingye, who was most closely connected with him, stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "When did you write another new song? Are you going to release another new album this year?"
He smiled bitterly, and he felt a little complaining in his heart why Liang Kun didn't tell him this song. Do you don't trust him as the manager?
Liang Kun picked up the water cup and took a sip, and smiled and said, "I didn't sing this song, it was for 'brother'. We agreed."
After hearing the explanation, several people suddenly felt that it was very reasonable. The style of this song is indeed not suitable for Liang Kun to sing, and it is impossible to show the characteristics of his voice, and the lyrics are not like those written for themselves.
The song is not high, which is perfect for Zhang Guorong, whose voice has just recovered. In the album "Everything Follows the Wind", none of the sure songs are now lit up high notes.
People from Global Company dare not ask for too much. As long as Zhang Guorong can occasionally attend music events and successfully release this album that has not been completed for a year, he will be considered as completing the task.
Zhang Guorong included a song by Liang Kun in the album, which will increase sales by 80% and is also good news.
Liang Kun is so popular now that all singers want to sing his songs, and it is luck to get one. The company does not expect Zhang Guorong's "Everything Follows the Wind" to be as high as "K", and one-fifth of it is victory.
Because Zhang Guorong had a problem with his voice, the sales volume of "Everything Follows the Wind" predicted by Global Company is only about one-fifth of Liang Kun, and it will be qualified if it sells 200,000 yuan.
It’s not that Zhang Guorong has been completely out of date, but that the performance of Xiangjiang singers was generally not good last year, and Liang Kun’s momentum is too strong to compare.
Zhang Guorong and Liang Kun also expressed their consent when chatting. Last year, Zhang Xueyou's Mandarin album "He's Where" has only sold 400,000 yuan, less than one-fifth of the monthly sales of "K" in China.
Because both of them are big names in the company, Hong Di, the current "second-in-command" of Global Company, also came to listen to the song. He asked curiously: "When did you decide to cooperate? Why haven't I heard anyone say it before?"
Hong Di is an outstanding person in the music industry, with his work ability and attitude towards the industry.
In the 1990s, he worked as a managing director of the BD Recording Wanwan Branch and successfully launched pop stars including Zhang Xinzhe, Zhang Yu, Liang Fengqi. Later, he was promoted to senior vice president of BD Greater China for four years, successfully bringing Wang Fei's career to another peak.
Hong Di always takes his work seriously. Now that the two major stars in the company are going to cooperate, no one has ever reported to him? He couldn't help but frown. The work of these people under him is not serious enough.
Fortunately, Zhang Guorong explained this. "I just decided yesterday. We met in the gym yesterday. He said he wrote me a song, and then we had a very speculative conversation. In addition to singing, I also want to work with him in the future."
"So that's it." Hong Di breathed a sigh of relief, as long as there was no one in the company who was scrambling to live.
He thought for a while and asked, "I see that you are in good shape today. You can continue recording the album next?"
"It should be no problem. I plan to record the album this month." Zhang Guorong smiled. This may be the best day he was in this year. "Akun, my throat will not be wrong in the short term, right?"
His biggest worry is that his throat will not work again after a while.
"It shouldn't be, don't worry. Be careful when eating and exercise your physical strength. I think it's okay to sing for two hours in a concert." Liang Kun said with a smile. This has been verified.
Ayumi Hamasaki took a "throat lozenge" and was in good condition. Recently, she held a concert tour again and performed well. She often made it into the news. Many media think that she will beat Utada Hiroshi this year and become the number one singer in Japan.
The two often contacted online, and if she had a throat problem, she would definitely ask Liang Kun for help.
"That's good." Zhang Guorong smiled.
If a person occasionally makes a mistake and loses his direction, it does not mean that he will be lost forever. Sometimes we just need someone to help him. This is the case with Zhang Guorong. As long as his voice is not bad and he has something to do, he will not be depressed to suicide.
After Liang Kun made a demonstration, Zhang Guorong began to study "The Road to Ordinary" and wanted to sing it into a version that suits his own style. It is definitely impossible to make him sing as ordinary as Park Shu, and his singing style is different.
Liang Kun also began to practice folk music with his teammates. He also sang at the concert, but mainly performed pure music.
At around 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Liang Kun found that Zhang Guorong's orange task of wishing his voice to recover had been completed. He felt very good in the morning, but he was not sure yet. He sang happily in the singing room in the afternoon, and it was really good.
The rewards for the orange mission are quite special - "enter the play"!
The system gave a text introduction: it is easier for the host to get into the right position when performing, and can get out of the show at any time outside the camera, which will not affect life.
This reward is not a skill. Liang Kun did not find any relevant introductions and skill icons in the skill column. This is similar to "talking eyes" and "improving unique temperament", and is a talent.
Generally speaking, professional actors get into the role quickly, and the more professional the actors, the clearer the line between the role and reality.
The actors of the Experimental School are easier to get involved in the role because they imagine that they have become this role. Zhang Guorong is a typical example. Why can every look of his eyes have a different meaning? It is because he is too deeply involved in the role and cannot survive without being crazy.
After becoming famous, he did not seek comfort, and would play every role with all his heart. In order to get into the role, he often refused the generous treatment provided by the director.
For example, in "Red Lovers", a scene is about the male protagonist wearing shackles on his feet. The director has already said that the camera cannot capture Zhang Guorong's feet, but in order to get into the show, he still wears real shackles to experience the real feeling.
Zhang Guorong's acting skills are constantly improving, and his early and late acting skills are really huge. In other words, he is not good at acting, but only those who are well versed in the play can truly integrate with the role!
Moreover, he is not "unseparable from human drama". In 1993, he released two films, "The World of the World" and "Farewell My Concubine". Can anyone who cannot get out of the role after entering the role play play plays Liang Jiahui's head as a ball?
It is recognized that Zhang Guorong has a strong ability to get into the role, and he has to mention "Farewell My Concubine". This is his masterpiece. It is no exaggeration to say that without Leslie Cheung, there would be no success in "Farewell My Concubine". He was only one vote away from winning the Cannes Best Actor, which was because the judges wanted to disperse the awards. The movie won the Palme d'Or, and the judges did not want him to win the Best Actor again.
It is worth mentioning that this is the only Chinese-language film that won both the European (Palme d'Or) and Hollywood (Golden Globe) recognition. The film also won the Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, but it actually lost to a Spanish comedy...
Liang Kun's acting skills are almost at B level, and coupled with his talent to easily get into the role, he has a feeling that he will soon become an actor at the level of the actor.
Chapter completed!