this man is not calm

Chapter 270

Dai Yiqin, who had just finished the first performance of his annual concert tour, rushed back to the capital without stopping. After finishing the recording of Jinxi Culture’s Spring Festival Gala, it’s time to go to the TV station for the final rehearsal.

After spending more than half a month going back and forth, Dai Yiqin's face clearly looked tired, but he seemed to be in good spirits.

The concert went very well, and the Nan brothers and others who were a little worried before were relieved.

Not many northern stars are recognized in the south, especially in the music world. The boundary between the Mandarin-speaking area and the Cantonese-speaking area has always been very clear. This cannot be changed in a short time.

"I finally understand. What Xiao Jin said, 'Three views follow the five senses' is really good. Those southerners may not all like my songs, but they all have the same idea of ​​liking to watch 'Pretty Boy'."

After finishing the song audition, Dai Yiqin said with emotion,

"Without this face, my popularity would be reduced by half."

"That's not the case. Brother Dai is a three-star star in movies, TV shows, and singers. The path is quite broad. You can make money quickly by singing, but the market size is actually much smaller than that in movies and TV dramas."

"Right."

After drinking some mineral water and moistening his throat, Dai Yiqin changed the topic and said,

"This song "A Fire in Winter" was sung at a specific time, so it can't be said to be a hit. I remember that this kind of disco was the most popular ten years ago. Now, it can't be said to be completely outdated. Many dance halls still have it. I really like this tone.”

"In the early years, Brother Dai also had many works like this, right?"

"That's quite a lot. At that time, it was everywhere in the streets and alleys. Young people were following it, and the middle-aged and old people were criticizing it. I remember that at that time, I was called a 'cultural comprador' and was accused of introducing foreign countries. Bad cultural dregs poison the future of our motherland."

Speaking of this matter, Dai Yiqin couldn't help but reveal a wry smile.

If it were just a disturbance at the level of fans, the problem would not be very serious. The key is that most people from all walks of life are deeply resistant to the rapid changes in ideology and culture. The popular Dai Yiqin is the best target. .

It can only be said that Dai Yiqin did the right thing at the wrong time.

It was so advanced that Dai Yiqin, who had no backstage protection, could not withstand the pressure and had to retire sadly.

Many years have passed, and the music form that was not accepted by the mainstream has become an almost outdated song style.

Dai Yiqin was also filled with emotion after performing and dancing disco music for the first time in a long time.

"Then...Brother Dai, do you have any hatred in your heart? You obviously didn't do anything wrong, but you suffered a price that you shouldn't bear."

"It's not about hating or not. In that relatively conservative era, it was already a great honor to show off on the stage and sing a mesmerizing sound without objecting more fiercely. However, there are some things that must be done by someone... "

"No regrets?"

"When I dreamed about it in the middle of the night, I also thought about whether it would be better to take another path. However, if I had to do it over again, I would probably make the same choice."

This sentence is indeed very flavorful.

To be able to have a chance to make a comeback after being dormant for nearly ten years, Dai Yiqin does have unique advantages in how he behaves.

Jin Shang also discovered that the people who were able to get ahead in that era were more or less quaint. They were trustworthy, loyal, and upright. If they believed that something was right, they would persevere and do it despite all the hardships. arrive.

Mei Yingnian was like this, Dai Yiqin, Hong Renquan, the Nan brothers, Zheng Liangzhi and others were all similar. Rather, it was the social atmosphere of that era, which still retained relatively strong ancient customs. In contrast, today's people, money worship and money theory are deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the standards of success have begun to focus on areas such as money, power, and being a good person.

"Listen to what Brother Dai said, our little Maza band is determined to do something big this year and release a new song that will stun everyone."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Dai Yiqin chuckled, knowing that the young man in front of him was not a simple person. If he said he was going to shock people, then he would definitely not discount it.

Ten years ago, Dai Yiqin encountered all-round resistance because his music style was too advanced. Now, will the Little Maza Band be treated the same way?

"That's it for today. We'll start recording tomorrow. We have to go back early to rest and recharge our batteries."

"Indeed, it's getting late. The party held by our grass-stage team looks like that."

Jin Shang couldn't help but laugh at himself. Whether it was the star lineup or the quality of the program, it was far behind the serious Spring Festival Gala.

After spending so much money, the actual expenditure is not much. Various sponsorships and advertising placements, as well as the transfer of broadcast rights, have recovered nearly half of the cost, and the remaining half will be earned through the sale and rental of DVDs and videotapes.

In the long run, you will definitely not lose money, and you can even make a small profit.

Whether it is profit or loss, Jin Shang does not care very much. Once several investors share it, the expenses borne by each company will be very small. Because the channels are smooth and the method of realization, there are fewer middlemen who make the difference, which makes the problem much simpler. .

Just like a star of Dai Yiqin's level, if it weren't for personal friendship, no amount of money would be possible, and other artists wouldn't come to join in the fun. Without stars and attention, convincing local TV stations to broadcast it is no big deal.

Now, with all the conditions in place, everything is going smoothly.

Even the employee performance program, which Jin Shang was most worried about, was very interesting.

In fact, if you think about it, except for the youngest Jinxi Culture, the other partners are all large companies that have been established for more than ten years, and some of them even have a history of nearly a hundred years.

In those large companies, there are many young men and women in the public relations and reception departments who are good at singing and dancing. The level of many of them is really not worse than that of professional artists.

After a little training, the effect of performing on stage is really not bad. In contrast, the artistic quality of Jinxi Culture is not reflected. If it were not for the strength of the boss Jin Shang, the "culture" brand would be ruined.
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The preparatory work for the party was the most troublesome, with so many things to sort out, but once the recording officially started, the situation got much better.

This is certainly due to Director Liu, a capable director who coordinates the overall situation, and also because of the help of senior host Wu Chan.

Different from the formal Spring Festival Gala, which is becoming more and more grand, the stage of Jinxi Culture's gala is similar to that of more than ten years ago. The audience is very close to the stage and can rush to the stage at any time to influence the performance.

In order to prevent out-of-control scenes of crazy star chasing, Jin Shang specially arranged for more than half an hour of communication and group photos in advance.

Especially Dai Yiqin, when he walked into the studio, there were cheers and screams one after another, and he had to arrange a few people to maintain order and prevent accidents due to congestion.

There were nearly 1,800 people in the audience, and nearly 400 artists and employees on stage. A group of people just sat under the stage, and when the time came, they went directly to the stage to perform.

Jin Shang and Li Xuan sat in the front row, sharing the same table with Mei Yingnian, Tan Qian and others, chatting while eating.

The fruit drinks on the table are all genuine and can be eaten directly.     Part of it is advertising placement, and part of it is on-site needs.

According to Director Liu, props should be used to prevent someone from being stupid or unable to control their stomachs from being caught in ugly photos while eating and drinking.

Jin Shang did not agree to this, and even wished he could photograph the "dark history" of several bosses and celebrities.

"This is not about being ugly, but the route is like this. It is friendly to the people, wanton, and the atmosphere of the party must be sincere. It is best to have less artificial scenes. If it is not too vulgar, I would like to have those bosses who are usually strict and stern wear women's clothes on stage. .”

"Okay. I understand what Mr. Jin means, but...it's actually hard to grasp the scale. Once it goes too far, it can easily have the opposite effect."

"Director Liu has experience in this area, so I'll leave it to you to take control."

After explaining some details and telling the backstage staff to pay attention to safety, Jin Shang returned to the stands.

Because it was a joyful party, Mei Yingnian and Tan's father and son were all wearing more casual clothes, chatting and laughing happily, just like ordinary middle-aged men who went to a teahouse to chat with their friends.

"Ashan, is it almost done?"

"Well, let's start right away."

Picking up the walkie-talkie hanging on his waist, Jin Shang gave a few instructions. Not long after he sat down, the stage officially opened.

The opening was a singing and dancing carousel, performed by several companies who jointly produced a platter show after some calculations.

Selecting the best from the best, picking out a few of the best and singing together, the quality is still very good.

Surprisingly, there were actually a few blond-looking people on stage. Jin Shang also specifically inquired and found out that they were not ethnic minorities, but genuine foreigners.

Beihai Shipping, owned by Mei Yingnian, travels all over the world all year round. It has many branches and indeed has many foreign employees. It is not difficult to pick out a few foreigners with artistic talents.

This is different from the serious Spring Festival Gala, where it would be very troublesome to have sex with a foreigner.

This is also the advantage of the "Grass Stage Team". There are fewer rules and regulations, and anyone can perform on stage as long as they do not violate the principles.

Compared with formal artists, Jin Shang, a layman, can clearly feel that the stage performance is a little cramped and nervous, especially when the boss in the audience is watching.

Fortunately, Wu Chan is a very experienced host and knows how to control the rhythm when necessary. Through effective interaction, he can eliminate the tension of the actors and singers and allow the party to proceed in an orderly manner.

"It feels pretty good. It's much more interesting than the annual meetings our company held before. Pulling up a pyramid of cash, handing out cars on site, giving house keys, etc. It's too tacky. A truly cultured and established company should Have a party.”

Tan Mingli didn't care much about his image. He broke off a piece of orange and threw it into his mouth. He chewed it and said vaguely,

"Xiao Jin, your company is really serious and is very powerful in the field of culture and media. In comparison, this brat like mine can't even understand what he's copying. He usually acts like a brat and acts like a talented person who has returned from overseas. He really does it. The truth is, they really care about their head but not their body, and they haven’t done anything well.”

His son Tan Qian had a bitter look on his face and complained:

"You just say what you say, why are you always staring at me?"

"I hate that iron can't be transformed into steel. You're a lousy company. If you can do it, just do it. If you can't, come back and inherit my hotel. Stop messing around."

"I haven't reached that point yet, I haven't broken down yet, why are you so anxious?"

"It's up to you. I'll give you another two years to see what kind of situation you can get out of it. If it still doesn't improve, don't blame me for cutting off your source of funds."

Tan Mingli said with great emotion,

"I only have one son. If you don't take over, who will? You can't count on your brothers-in-law, right?"

"The camera is coming. Be more reserved and don't talk nonsense."

"I'm talking nonsense?"

Tan Mingli will not stop preaching just because of this trivial matter.

"Those incompetent ones are more capable than the other at playing games and doing serious work, while each one is more incompetent than the other. I'm afraid that the foundation I have worked hard for half my life will be ruined. Losing is nothing, just be afraid. If virtue is not matched, there will be consequences. What a disaster."

"Today is not the time to talk about this. I can't even stop your old mouth while watching the show?"

While the Tan family father and son were bickering, Jin Shang looked at the time and winked at Mei Fengchun and Fang Hua.

"It's almost time for me to take the stage."

The serious lead singer of Xiaomazha Band is Mei Shuying, and Jin Shang, whose pseudonym is Yuanxiu, usually rarely steals the limelight from others. However, today's situation is special. He is singing on stage as the boss, so he must stand up.

At the end of the previous show, Wu Chan went behind the scenes to report, Jin Shang came on stage holding a guitar, Mei Fengchun was the bassist, and Fang Hua was the drummer.

It was the first time he performed "Shameless" on stage in public. Jin Shang thought he would have some special emotions. However, after taking the stage, he felt very calm in front of the camera and the audience.

What is the "rock spirit"?

This kind of will actually exists in everyone's heart to some extent, but it is extremely difficult to have a clear perception at ordinary times.

There are already too many technical expressions for the song "No Place to Confession" and they are no longer new. Compared with Dai Yiqin's popular version, Jin Shang obviously added a strong sense of laziness and rebelliousness when singing. The former pays more attention to technique and is even-keeled, while Jin Shang's interpretation is more revealing of the true charm.

Especially at the beginning and the end, Jin Shang's singing was obviously more tense and crazy, which was completely different from the relatively dull part in the middle.

By the end, Jin Shang himself felt his voice was slightly broken.

However, seeing the enthusiastic support from the audience, I feel that it should be good.

After the performance ended in less than five minutes, Jin Shang came to the backstage. Dai Yiqin, who was waiting, handed over a bottle of water. After Jin Shang took it, he took a sip, which made his throat feel a little more comfortable.

"You sang too hard, but rock music should probably have your all-out courage to truly show its charm. If I were a few years younger, I would probably be affected by the atmosphere of the scene and unconsciously Turn on the power. The singing is good, but it’s too taxing on your voice.”

(End of this chapter)