this man is not calm

Chapter 239 Front and Backstage
At the beginning, Jin Shang wanted to recruit one or two directors who could balance art and business and were good at shooting small-budget urban comedies to serve as the backbone of Chang Di Culture.

Only later did I realize how hard it is to find such talent.Old-school filmmakers, from producers, directors, screenwriters to actors, all put art first. Due to the education they received and the era they lived in, they had no understanding of the commercialization of movies.Not only the creators, but also the scriptwriters, stage managers, photographers, lighting engineers and artists all have a longing for art, always thinking about being a director, winning awards, and being an artist.

Commercial movie?

What it is?
These days, a director with a slight reputation cannot be recruited by a private film company with "unjustified reputation". It can only be recruited by art school graduates who have entered the industry not long ago and cannot find opportunities. If you don't, you may be attracted by the conditions offered by the Nan brothers.

The industry is in recession, and there are only so many film projects launched in the country every year, which cannot accommodate so many people being employed at the same time.

Those who have already made it through the ranks are as stable as a rock and look down on private enterprises run by outsiders. Most young people who have no food and clothing are either struggling to wait for opportunities, or they can no longer make it and are forced to change careers.

The "Big Time" trilogy, which has already made a lot of money, has released two parts, and the third part is expected to be released around New Year's Day.The main creator of the crew was hired by Nan Dabiao at a great expense and with many favors. After a few months, the cooperation was quite pleasant.Changdi Culture has made money, and everyone involved has gained both fame and fortune.However, it is still quite difficult to deeply bind, even poach, recruit or even form a partnership.

Originally Jin Shang didn't want to take care of it, but as a result, Nan Dalong couldn't even get a few of the talents he had collaborated with, and his actions were too slow. In his words, the film wasn't even released yet, the asking price was too high, and the details were still being negotiated. So it was delayed for a long time.

The film and television industry is not a vegetable market. There is so much to pick and choose. If you miss this village, there really is no such store.Everyone is in their own small circle, and they don't let outsiders play at all. It's not easy to meet someone who is quite compatible. If you don't catch it as soon as possible, what are you thinking about?
I really thought I was buying Chinese cabbage, how could I still shop around?
First recruit a few useful people, set up a framework, launch the project, and gain a firm foothold in the industry. Once you have a foundation, it is a good time to consider the next step.

On the way back, Jin Shang couldn't help but complain a few more times.Seeing that her boyfriend was having some casual thoughts, Li Xuan couldn't help but teased in a funny way:

"Some time ago, you praised Xiaobiao for his good negotiation skills, outstanding ability to find money, and his ability to get funds to make movies and TV series. Why do you think there is something wrong with him now?"

"To promote products, you have to organize yourself more clearly and package it more beautifully. If you have a few reliable and well-known directors, wouldn't it be more effective with half the effort? Just use a script to talk to people, how laborious it is."

"It's not like Dai Yiqin is starring. It would be nice to be able to persuade those hard-earned guys to pay for it. You, just give me some suggestions, but don't be too lenient. I really want to get into this industry in the future and set up my own film and television company."

"Jinxi Video, Jinxi Films?"

"No way? Changdi Culture is the business of the Nan brothers after all, not yours. Don't you keep saying that the main business is the Internet and industry? Movies are at most the icing on the cake, so you don't need to worry too much. At least for now, it's not your business. When too much energy is put into this area.”

Jin Shang was a little unhappy when he heard this, but after thinking about it, he felt it made sense, so he nodded slightly.

"It makes sense. It is right to use technology and hard work to deepen the moat of Jinxi Chat and supporting software."

Although he is a bit stubborn, Jin Shang can still listen to advice on major matters of right and wrong.

The extremely high-risk film and television theater industry is no longer relying on its backbone. I simultaneously hold a technology company with a valuation of more than 30 billion and a small listed company with a market value of nearly [-] million. In my spare time, I play music and manage... Your own "Golden Globe Award" career, such as the creation of film and television dramas, should be left to good professionals, and you can just check it yourself and give some advice.

"Recently, I have probably been going smoothly for too long. Something went wrong, the rhythm changed, and my mentality was a little unbalanced. So I was a little anxious. I wanted to take care of everything and be greedy for perfection. As everyone knows, perfection is the key to success in business. , may not be the most economical.”

"As long as you know."

Li Xuan patted Jin Shang's back,

"Manpower is sometimes exhausted, and there is no way to take care of everything in detail, especially other people's affairs. Let's not talk about this. I have recently learned some tea-making skills, and I will make you a cup of chrysanthemum tea that can clear away heat and eliminate internal heat..."

"To get rid of the fire...where do you need tea? There is obviously a better way..."

"What did you say, I didn't hear you?"

"I'd like jasmine tea without sugar."

My girlfriend's mood has been up and down recently. It's probably because autumn is here and people's physical states fall into a low ebb. Many times they are not excited enough, but their spirits are not in sync.

Walking into the house, Jin Shang leaned lazily on the sofa. Li Xuan also hugged the pillow, sat on the sofa with her knees bent, and turned on the TV. An exclusive interview program happened to be playing on the screen, and the guest was Dai Yiqin, who has become extremely popular recently.

"If nothing else, it should be one of the planned album promotion campaigns."

The host was chatting with Dai Yiqin about the birth of the album "Walking on the Road of Life".

Speaking of the song "Shameless", which immediately shot to the top of the major charts as soon as it was released, Dai Yiqin said very sincerely:
"The songwriter, I still have some objections to the singing of the release version..."

"The youngest talent Jin Shang in the legendary 'Golden Group'?"

"Yes. I am also aware of this problem, so I want to improve. I sing in the recording studio over and over again, but my voice can no longer hold up and it is still not satisfactory. For this reason, I also had small disputes with the producer and support staff. dispute."

"In order to present the most perfect work to the fans, it is indeed a very hard thing. How was the incident resolved later?"

"I adjusted the arrangement a little, and took this opportunity to rest for two or three days. I will continue recording after my condition recovers."

"Is this the current version?"

"Yes. Xiao Jin said that if you polish it a little more, it should be more 'mellow'. However, he and I, as well as Luo Yang, the assistant arranger, discussed it for a long time, and decided to stop here..."

"Why? Is it because the planned release date is approaching and it's hard to delay?"

"There are considerations in this regard, but it is not the main factor. The main factor is me, because I feel that my limit is here."

Dai Yiqin waved his hand, indicating to the other party to let him finish.

"In this album, I personally like the song "Shameless" second only to "Perseverance", and I really want to go further, but..."

After a pause, Dai Yiqin showed a slight look of regret, "I have more than enough heart but not enough power. You may not have imagined that when I realized that this was my limit, the loss in my heart made me feel ashamed. Still remember that sentence" Is singing okay, Dai Yiqin? A joke is a joke, and sometimes you run out of manpower, so you really can’t push yourself too hard. "Shameless" is a relatively typical pop metal song with a pure style of hard rock. This is the first time I have sung this kind of song in public. type of song..."

Dai Yiqin became popular when he was young. The popular trend was folk songs and disco dance music adapted from palace tunes. Rock music was still difficult to achieve in China.After ten years of silence, many style elements have emerged from this soil.Pop metal was only officially accepted in China in the early 90s, and in the past it was only active in the underground music circle.

This is also one of the reasons why "Shameless" quickly became popular after it appeared. It is so exciting and trendy.Calling it "Cardigan Monster" is a bit exaggerated, but it is definitely the most successful rock song in the domestic music circle so far. The beauty of it is that it successfully combines pop and metal elements.

If we judge it from the perspective of ten or even 20 years later, it is still a rare masterpiece, but it is also a little "rustic".But now in [-], it is at the forefront of fashion and represents the latest development direction of pop songs.

Young people are crazy about it. Although the older people think it is a bit too noisy, they can't tell why it is too much.

In the Houhai Music Bar District, if the backup singers can't sing "Shameless", they will have fewer job opportunities.This is just an exaggerated result of just a few days after the album was released. The key is that this pop metal and hardcore rock song is really difficult to sing. It not only tests the singer's potential, but also consumes the voice.

Seeing Dai Yiqin laughing at himself from time to time, the host also said very cooperatively:

"You have a good relationship with the main creator, but there are also differences. In fact, the fans are very satisfied. I am also your fan, and I can't hear anything wrong at all."

"I didn't understand it at first, until Xiao Jin demonstrated it himself..."

"Better than you?"

"That's not true. Xiao Jin is still young and his voice is not fully developed. It is not suitable for this song "Shameless". However, he can perfectly interpret the inexplicable 'spiritual core' in this song very well. . I think this is probably the difference between geniuses and ordinary people..."

Dai Yiqin told the private joke as if nothing had happened, and said happily:

"Xiao Jin is a very talkative person. He said that in this world, everyone has his own talent. My rock singing talent may have stopped here, but my singing level is still among the top in the country. The most disappointing thing is that What makes me happy is that he said that I have the talent called 'hard work' and that I will achieve even greater achievements in the future..."

"Geniuses praise people in such a refreshing and refined way."

"Right? I also think that he also gave me the title of 'Masterpiece Wall'. To put it bluntly, he regards me as the 'keeper' of hard rock. If you sing better than me, you will be expected to be a masterpiece." , if the song is not as good as mine, then it is mediocre.”

"This is too damaging. It sounds like a compliment, but it can't make people happy, can it?"

The host was also amused and couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle. Dai Yiqin spread his hands,
"Who says it's not the case? Next time he releases an album, I will also think of a way to give him a 'humorous name'..."

"Hey, Jin Shang is also a singer? I heard that his business is huge and he still has free time to play music?"

"I accidentally let it slip."

The host didn’t want to be fooled and asked:
"Some people speculate that Yuanxiu of the Little Maza band is Jin Shang in the 'Golden Group'. Is it true? That song "Duplicity", after listening to it several times, is really mind-numbing, the singing is so outstanding. "Lemon" "Tree" is also very good and sounds great..."

"No comment, let your imagination run wild."

"It seems that you didn't get permission to reveal the truth, so I won't ask."

Next, the two chatted about other trivial matters and even had a live phone call with the audience.

As the program came to an end, Li Xuan said with emotion:

"Lao Dai really caught up with the good times. He met the right people at the right time and did the right things. If he doesn't become popular, it's God's fault. God will feed him. He is a born star."

"I have been working hard for many years, and I have tasted the warmth and ups and downs of human relationships in the world. I am still very good at being a good person and showing loyalty."

"Could it be a pretense? A person for the scene and a persona?"

"If you can pretend for a lifetime, what is fake becomes real."

Jin Shang defended Lao Dai very seriously. Even without the help of "Golden Finger" to identify people, this person who is very decent in life, can endure loneliness when he is down, and can withstand temptation after becoming famous, is indeed a friend worthy of close communication.

"I think it wouldn't be a bad idea if you took the path of a professional singer."

"It's better to become a professional player. At least I have a club at home."

Pouting his lips, Jin Shang was not interested at all in the path envisioned by his girlfriend.Playing music as a hobby is fun, but if you do it as a career, you might get bored.

"Okay, it's late. I have to go to work tomorrow, so go to bed early. By the way, didn't you buy a few new sets of uniforms? I'll choose the suits, and you'll choose the script..."

"Hey, are you serious?"

"What do you think? Otherwise, why would there be such a big wardrobe in the bedroom?"
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Two weeks have passed, and Dai Yiqin's album is still being released at random, making all his colleagues tremble. During this period at the end of the year, no one else is likely to have anything to do.

The most surprising thing is that this album called "Walking on the Road of Life" has broken the record of the fastest sales of one million in the world according to available data. Its popularity has surprised many international friends. .

The attempt to include two classic Cantonese songs in the album was undoubtedly a great success.

Not only domestically, but with this momentum, sales abroad have also begun to break through. It has become popular in cities where Chinese and overseas Chinese gather. Many foreigners who don't understand it are also curious to see the works of this rare Chinese singer. How about it.

Foreign affairs can be ignored for a while, but domestic records are trampled underfoot with sparks and lightning, making Nanda Longdu Le twist his mouth and announce that the fees for acupuncture are rising steadily. Even so, Dai Yiqin's itinerary is also It’s fully booked until after the new year.

(End of this chapter)