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Chapter 630: What she sells is her famous work

"Haha, if you want to come in the future, you can come anytime." Wang Shu continued with a smile.

When Taylor Swift heard this, a smile appeared on her pretty face.

Sister Shitou, however, secretly rolled her eyes at Wang Shu.

Wang Shu invited the two to sit down and started chatting while eating fruit.

Sister Shitou asked doubtfully, "Shu, don't you have anything to do today?"

"Nothing to do today. We'll leave for Iceland tomorrow." Wang Shu continued.

"Iceland?" Taylor Swift looked at Wang Shen and was surprised when she heard that.

"We collaborated with Paramount on a movie and went to Iceland to scout locations," Wang Shu explained.

"Choosing scenes in Iceland? Are they going to shoot for real?" Stone was a little surprised.

The news about Wang Shu's collaboration with Paramount on a science fiction film has already been in the news. Generally speaking, science fiction films are shot on green screens, just like Marvel's superhero movies, which are all shot on green screens.

"Yes." Wang Shu responded, "Although there are green screen shots, we will try to shoot live as much as possible."

When Stone heard this, she looked at Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift said aloud: "Emma wanted to ask you if there is a role in this movie that is suitable for her?"

Wang Shu looked at Sister Shitou and she nodded.

Wang Shu sighed and said, "Although I changed the script of this movie, the project is still Paramount's."

"I only have the right to recommend actresses, but I don't have the right to directly decide on them."

"Emma, ​​if you have any ideas, I will recommend you to Paramount for an audition."

"Whether you can succeed or not depends on you."

He knew very well that with Emma Stone's current acting skills, as well as her positioning and status since her debut, it was basically impossible for her to be noticed by Paramount.

Nolan chose Anne Hathaway to play the heroine, not only because Anne Hathaway is already a popular actress, but also because she has successfully gotten rid of the sweet princess image since her debut with movies such as Li An's "Brokeback Mountain".

In addition, Anne Hathaway had worked with Nolan on "Batman" before "Interstellar", allowing Nolan to see her attitude towards filming on the crew.

Due to a combination of factors, the heroine was finally played by Anne Hathaway.

Emma Stone doesn't have much acting skills right now, nor does she have any fame or status.

Not only that, her image of starring in youthful and sexy films since her debut has not changed.

Even though he has appeared in Wang Shu's movies, it was only a minor supporting role and was not enough to change the screen image he has created since his debut.

In the original time, she got rid of her long-standing screen image after playing the heroine Gwen in "The Amazing Spider-Man".

Shitou also knew that Wang Shu could only recommend actors to audition, so she happily responded, "Shu, I want to give it a try. Thank you for your help."

Opportunities are reserved for those who have the courage to fight for them, and Stone wants to fight for it.

Wang Shu heard this and smiled: "It's okay. The audition and casting will not be finished for a while. I will tell Paramount when I come back from Iceland."

This arrangement was made to avoid auditioning at the same time as Mei Ting.

Sister Stone didn't think much about it and asked, "How many days will you be in Iceland?"

"It will only take a day or two and I will be back soon," said Wang Shu.

When Sister Shi Tou heard that it would only take a day or two, she immediately felt relieved and a bright smile appeared on her face.

Although Taylor Swift was also interested, she hesitated for a while and decided to give up the idea because she felt that there was a high chance that she would not get the role if she went for the audition.

Now it is 2010. Taylor Swift is not only a singer, but has also entered the film industry and starred in a youth romance movie "Publicity".

She got together with her ex-boyfriend through their collaboration on this movie.

It is very common in the entertainment industry for male and female actors to become boyfriend and girlfriend, or even get married, through collaboration in film and television works.

Because the male and female protagonists of many works will slowly get into the role after acting opposite each other, then develop feelings for each other, then have sex, then fall in love and even get married.

For example, Yang Mi and Liu Kaiwei, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng, Liu Shishi and Wu Qilong, etc., there are many such examples.

It’s just that, because we met on the set of a play, the initial period will be very sweet.

Then, as they live together privately, conflicts often arise slowly.

When things are sweet, get married on impulse.

After conflicts arose, divorce occurred.

"Shu, are you a singer too?" Taylor Swift took a sip of juice, looked at Wang Shu with a smile, and asked with a hint of sarcasm.

Wang Shu was a little surprised when he heard this.

Back then, idol dramas were produced.

Not only did he write, direct and act in his own dramas, he also sang the various "war songs" in the idol dramas himself.

So, he can also be considered a singer.

However, his singing skills are very average and he is just a voice card warrior.

As long as the sound card is powerful, even the worst singing can be turned into heavenly music.

When Sister Shi Tou heard this, she was stunned at first, then looked at Wang Shu in surprise.

Wang Shu's reaction made it seem to her that Taylor Swift was right.

"Should it be counted as half?" Wang Shu hesitated.

Although he sang the "Battle Song" in idol dramas, he has never released a single.

People like Liu Yifei, Zhao Yanzi, Zhou Xun, etc. who have released singles are not called singers, let alone a director like Wang Shu who has never released a single.

It's indeed the director.

An actor who has not written lyrics, composed music, or sung the "War Song" for film or television works is not a good director.

“Half?” Taylor Swift said with a smile, “Shu, I found out that you wrote lyrics, composed music and sang theme songs for TV series and movies in China.”

"No way?" This was the first time Sister Shitou heard about this matter, and she asked in disbelief.

If she had sung it before, Stone wouldn't be so surprised.

Because she knew that Wang Shu was also an actor and had starred in film and television works in China.

It is not impossible for the leading actor to sing the theme songs, ending songs, and interludes of film and television works.

What surprised her was that Wang Shu wrote the lyrics and composed the music!

It would be impossible to achieve this without the corresponding talent!
Could it be that Wang Shu is not only a talented creative director, but also a talented singer-songwriter?
Stone sister is so numb!

If this is the case, then this young director from China is really amazing, right? ! !

Taylor Swift saw Stone looking at her and said with a smile: "How could it not be? I have looked up all this information."

After that, he looked at Wang Shu and explained, "Shu, I didn't take the initiative to check your information. My assistant told me about this matter. I was curious and looked it up. I found out that you actually wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and sang the song."

When Sister Stone heard this, she realized that this was the fact and opened her mouth in disbelief.

"Shu, can you really compose songs?" she asked in surprise.

"Uh," Wang Shu replied in a low-key manner, "a little bit."

After getting a positive answer from Wang Shu, Shitou exclaimed, "Wow! Shu, you are so awesome!!"

Wang Shu smiled and continued to respond in a low-key manner: "I only know a little bit, not as much as you think."

It’s not that he doesn’t want to be high-profile, but he has to be low-profile.

Because his composing skills are actually mediocre.

To be exact, he didn't know how to compose music, but because he copied the "War Song" from an idol drama, in order to fix the bug of not being able to compose music, he took some time to study music theory for a while.

You don't have to know an instrument to compose music.

While instruments can help bring music to life during the composition process, they are not essential.

Composing music mainly relies on a basic understanding of music theory and creative ability. For example, even if you can't play the guitar or piano, you can still make your own songs as long as you understand the chord progression and the tempo of the song.

Therefore, Wang Shu only knows music theory but not musical instruments.

Moreover, because he did not have any systematic and in-depth study, his grasp of music theory was actually only half-baked.

But even if it is only half-baked, it is enough to fix the bugs.

If he were asked to write lyrics or compose an original song, he really doesn't have the ability to do so.

But if he acts as nature's porter, he can do it easily with his half-baked knowledge of music theory.

"Humph, I don't believe it!" Taylor Swift pouted. Seeing that Stone and Wang Shu were looking over, she added, "I've heard all of your songs."

“Although I don’t understand the lyrics, the melody and everything are very good.”

"So, you must know more than just a little bit."

When Sister Shi Tou heard this, she looked at Wang Shu with her mouth open, and surprise never disappeared from her eyes.

Wang Shu sighed: "I only know some music theory, but I don't know any musical instruments."

"Is that so?" Taylor Swift was a little surprised, but she also knew that she could compose songs just by knowing music theory.

Especially for someone as talented as Wang Shu, the possibility is extremely high.

Wang Shu nodded, indicating that it was indeed the case.

"Shu, this is already very impressive, okay?" Sister Stone said loudly.

Taylor nodded in agreement: "Shu, you are an Oscar director, not a professional singer. As Emma said, you are already very good."

"Many professional singers in the music field are not as good as you."

Wang Shu touched his nose and replied modestly: "It's not as great as you say."

The main reason why he did not admit it openly was that he did not have the corresponding confidence.

He knew very well that without any singing skills, he could only be nature's porter.

So, we should be low-key.

High profile, easy to fail.

When Taylor Swift and Stone heard this, they rolled their eyes at Wang Shu.

He is obviously very capable, but he always appears to be humble.

Being too modest seems hypocritical.

Taylor looked at Wang Shu and asked curiously, "Shu, do you have any idea of ​​developing in the field of music?"

"No." Wang Shu responded decisively.

Why get involved in the music industry if you don’t have singing skills?

What's more, it is not necessary for him now.

Taylor Swift was not surprised by this answer, because Wang Shu is now an Oscar-winning director and will work in the film and television industry. He may compose songs for some film and television works in the future, but he will not delve into the field of music.

She smiled and then asked, "Have you composed any unpublished songs?"

When Sister Shi Tou heard this, she looked at Wang Shu curiously.

Wang Shu scratched his head and replied, "When I first came to Los Angeles, I had some free time and composed an English song."

"Huh?" Taylor Swift looked at Wang Shu in surprise. She didn't expect it to be true.

Stone was also very surprised. She didn't expect that Taylor Swift's casual question would actually lead to something.

"Are you ready to publish?" Taylor asked.

Wang Shu shook his head: "I don't have such plans."

"Ah? If you don't plan to publish it, then why did you create this song?" Stone Sister was stunned.

This is also the question Taylor Swift wants to ask.

Wang Shu said, "Didn't I just say that? I was quite free during that time."

"One day I was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom and suddenly an inspiration came to me, and then I wrote this song."

When Sister Stone heard this, she opened her mouth.

It seems like he was saying that he got the inspiration while sitting on the toilet?
Are you kidding me?
In contrast, Taylor Swift believes it.

Because many songs were indeed thought of by the creators while sitting on the toilet.

Wang Shu is naturally talented, so it's not surprising that he could come up with a song while sitting on the toilet.

Then he asked, "Shu, do you have a sample?"

"No." Wang Shu continued, "I just composed the music and wrote the lyrics, then threw it aside and didn't care about it."

Taylor Swift was curious and asked, "Can I see it?"

Wang Shu nodded: "I'll go look for it."

After saying that, he stood up and went to the study. Taylor Swift was a little impatient and stood up as well.

Seeing this, Sister Stone also stood up and followed.

Wang Shu searched in the study and took out a few sheets of music with lyrics written on them and handed them to Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift took it and started reading it immediately.

Stone also came over to watch, but she just couldn't understand it.

Taylor Swift saw the title of the song on the sheet music and read it out loud.

In fact, this was not a song that Wang Shu created when he was inspired while sitting on the toilet, but a single that he had prepared and planned to sell a long time ago.

He basically doesn't sell songs, unless they are some "targeted" songs, which he will then sell.

"How is it? Is it good?" Stone couldn't understand the music score, so she didn't look at it for long. After Taylor Swift looked at it for a while, she asked.

Taylor Swift heard Stone's voice, looked up and replied: "It's a very good song."

Then he looked at Wang Shu and asked impatiently, "Shu, are you really not going to publish it?"

Wang Shu shook his head and gave an affirmative answer: "Yes."

Taylor Swift calmed down her excitement and asked, "Can you sell it to me?"

"Of course!" Wang Shu responded without comment, "If you like it, I'll sell it to you."

It is impossible to send it.

As an Oscar-winning director, the songs he "creates" are worth at least a lot of US dollars.

Taylor Swift is a small wealthy woman and has no shortage of money.

What's more, Taylor Swift would also choose to buy it.

Because this can avoid disputes.

"Tree, I like it very much. Are you sure you want to sell it to me?" Taylor Swift asked excitedly.

"Of course." Wang Shu nodded.

Seeing how excited Taylor was, Stone knew that this song was very good, and couldn't help but hum, "Shu, you didn't mean to not publish it, but you prepared it especially for Taylor, right?"

Taylor Swift hadn't thought about it in this way at first, but when she heard what Stone said, her mind was immediately enlightened.

Yup!

Wang Shu is also a singer, so he can release such a good song on his own.

Why do you keep saying you don’t plan to publish it?
It doesn't make sense!

(End of this chapter)