HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 448 [448] Performing two songs in a row at the Spring Festival Gala, breaking the convention of the Spring Festival Gala in the past decade
"Since everyone agrees that these two songs are very good, how about we discuss the feasibility of having Qi Yuan sing both songs in a row?"

The chief director, Chen Yulu, dared to reinstate some live singing in the Spring Festival Gala, which shows she has no shortage of courage.

As soon as she finished speaking, the people in the conference room looked at each other, completely dumbfounded.

This is the Spring Festival Gala stage where every second counts, and being able to sing a solo song is already a great honor for ordinary artists.

The most famous example of singing two songs in a row is Fei Xiang from 87.

The situation at the time was quite special. Fei Xiang was the first Taiwanese artist to appear on the mainland's Spring Festival Gala stage, which carried great symbolic significance, so he was given the privilege of singing two songs in a row.

Fei Xiang is not an isolated case. Before and after him, there were singers who sang two or even three songs in a row, but this was limited to before 89.

Since 89, no singer has received this treatment for more than a decade.

This is why everyone was startled.

Chen Yulu continued, "Qi Yuan is not only a top-tier superstar in China, but also a top-tier superstar in the entire Asia."

He has a large number of excellent works, enjoys immense popularity and a stellar reputation, and possesses a highly positive image.

His two songs fit the theme of the Spring Festival Gala perfectly: "Blue and White Porcelain" represents our traditional culture, and "Wishing You Prosperity" symbolizes our confidence in future development after joining the WTO.

Singing two songs in a row is a heavy honor, but Qi Yuan is qualified to receive it; he has the solid skills and works to deserve it.

Thanks to Chen Yulu's efforts, the core members of the directing team reached a consensus.

This recommendation should be submitted to the relevant organizational department.

I thought this suggestion to break with the Spring Festival Gala's established practices of the past decade would be rejected, and that the production team would have to argue their case to have any hope of approval.

To Chen Yulu's utter surprise, the result was completely unexpected.

The Spring Festival Gala organizing department actually agreed directly.

……

Warner Bros. Beijing branch.

After returning, Qi Yuan would come here to record songs every day, and Gao Yuanyuan would come here to accompany Qi Yuan every day.

Qi Yuan finished today's recording work, took off her headphones, and came out of the recording studio.

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Qi Yuan with concern and handed her a glass of water.

Zhang Hao, who had just returned from outside, beamed with joy: "I have bad news and good news. The bad news is that your request to change your song was rejected by the production team. The good news is that the production team will let you sing both 'Blue and White Porcelain' and 'Wishing You Prosperity' at the 02 Spring Festival Gala."

Gao Yuanyuan's mind raced for a moment. Was this bad news?
It seems that Zhang Hao has been by Qi Yuan's side for a long time and has learned about 20% of his skills through observation and learning.

Zhang Hao noticed Qi Yuan's calm reaction and couldn't help but ask, "Singing two songs in a row, you're the only one who's received this treatment in 89 years, and this is your reaction?"

Qi Yuan said casually, "Is it an exaggeration? In the entire Chinese music scene, I'm the only one who has reached my level."

"grass!"

Zhang Hao was stunned! You're quite the actor, kid.

However, Qi Yuan is right. Qi Yuan has become the number one person in the Chinese music scene to achieve this.

Its international influence, reputation, and public image are second to none in the country.

People all over the country are looking forward to Qi Yuan appearing on the Spring Festival Gala again.

Judging from Qi Yuan's absence from the Spring Festival Gala in 00 and 01, Qi Yuan is not very interested in appearing on the Spring Festival Gala every year!
After 02, Qi Yuan may be absent from the Spring Festival Gala for many years.

So what's wrong with arranging for Qi Yuan to sing two songs at once? Let the audience across the country enjoy it all at once, so that they won't be disappointed if they don't see Qi Yuan on the Spring Festival Gala in the following years.

Also, Qi Yuan's two songs are very powerful and would be perfect for the Spring Festival Gala.

With so many prerequisites in place, it's not surprising that the production team had Qi Yuan sing two songs in a row.

There's another factor Zhang Hao doesn't know: Qi Yuan has a 'strong luck' characteristic.

……

Waiting for the elevator at the elevator entrance. A person with a bright smile walked towards them.

"Brother Yuan, my name is Wang Feng, and I am also an artist under Warner Music."

That's right, the smiling man who ran up to Qi Yuan was the future leader of the rock scene.

They were both Warner employees. Wang Feng spent most of his time in Beijing, so it wasn't surprising to run into him at Warner's Beijing branch.

Wang Feng was very good at handling things. After entering the elevator, he first asked Qi Yuan which floor she wanted to go to and pressed the floor button for her.

Qi Yuan chatted with Wang Feng for a few minutes: "I've heard your name within Warner Music, and I've also heard your song 'Fireworks,' which is quite good."

"You flatter me, Brother."

Wang Feng was modest in words, but he was very happy inside.

Qi Yuan's "Wish for Rain in the Empty Mountains" is half rock, and he was ahead of the curve in the realm of commercial rock.

He has been studying Qi Yuan's album recently, trying to draw inspiration from it.

Qi Yuan's comment that his songs were pretty good was the greatest encouragement for him.

When they parted on the first floor, Wang Feng didn't ask Qi Yuan for his contact information. He simply said "Goodbye, Brother Yuan" smoothly, seemingly forgetting that he was seven years older than Qi Yuan.

Zhang Hao glanced back at the closed elevator doors and commented, "This Wang Feng is quite clever and knows how to handle people."

Qi Yuan replied, "He is indeed a talented person; I have actually heard his songs."

At his level, dealing with a nobody like Wang Feng, he doesn't need to say anything overtly polite.

To be honest, Fireworks is really quite good.

Wang Feng is truly talented; he has formal academic training and genuine skills and creative abilities.

In the mainland rock scene, only Wang Feng has been able to produce high-quality works for many consecutive years.

From a traitor in the rock scene to becoming half of the rock scene, his ability is undeniable.

Wang Feng's biggest stain is his multiple divorces.

Compared to his peers in the entertainment industry, it's hard to say whether Wang Feng's actions constitute a black mark.

For example, some people have children but still insist they are single.

Some people are afraid to get a marriage certificate.

It must be said that in this respect, Qi Yuan has to respect Wang Feng as a true man.

Wang Feng is a scumbag, but he's also the kind of woman he loves who dares to marry him, who dares to give her a title, who dares to divide the family property in a divorce, and who will also raise the children.

It's no exaggeration to say that he's considered a good man in the entertainment industry.

"Wang Feng".

Zhang Hao seemed to be thinking about something, and he noted down the name Wang Feng. Then he said...

"Since you think Wang Feng is a talented person, how about I recommend him?"

Warner Music is currently experiencing a decline in female influence. Warner already has three junior sisters of Qi Yuan, and Chen Zeshan is also poaching people from all over the place, having already recruited Na Ying and Zhang Huimei. This guy plans to recruit even more people to enrich his harem.

Warner really needs to develop some male artists.

Qi Yuan was stunned for a moment.

His casual remark unexpectedly earned Wang Feng the attention he deserved within Warner Music.

If Wang Feng takes off in the future, will there be a saying that Qi Yuan will support half of the rock music scene?

When a person's status rises, sometimes even a casual remark can be interpreted by others.

Since Zhang Hao was planning to recommend Wang Feng internally, Qi Yuan simply gave him another performance bonus: "I recently heard a song called 'Monk' in Beijing. I think that young man is quite talented. Why don't you find someone to poach him from Warner Music?"

(End of this chapter)