I desperately want to win on the peninsula

In mid-July, the peninsula's sky is high and clear, without a single cloud. The sunlight is intensely bright, enveloping everything in a dazzling, melting light.

The next day, Nonhyeon Cave, Starship.

With confirmed news of Lee Yong-jin, Lim Gon-chiao arrived at the company and, taking advantage of some spare time, planned to complete the incomplete demo.

Although Li Rongzhen asked for a song and Lin Qianqiao readily agreed, there was still some finishing touches to be done, and now she had to rush to finish it to keep her promise.

As usual, I first went to a coffee shop near the company to buy a cup of coffee to perk myself up, and then slowly walked towards the Starship.

I casually put my things on the sofa as I entered, then took out my notebook from my bag, walked to the table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

When I turn on the computer, the first thing that catches my eye is all kinds of files, which almost fill the entire screen, ranging from electronic music to hip-hop audio files, to half-finished project files, including some copywriting and planning scripts, and even some music video scripts.

Lin Qianqiao ignored all of that, found a file called "Monster" and clicked on it. The audio track part of the project was already completed. Next, he needed to adjust the others. He put on his own headphones and started working.

Time passed by, and Lin Qianqiao, who had already gained inspiration and was not lacking in composition experience, refined some of the tonal requirements until he was satisfied. The hook part was the melody in his dream, and he wrote this part effortlessly.

The dazzling array of music composition software became exceptionally fluid under his control, often completing this part of the production in no time.

What Lin Qianqiao is most satisfied with in this song is the build-up at the end, which leads to a super exciting rap.

What's interesting about this section is that in traditional pop songs this is the chorus, but in electronic pop music it's the build-up. It serves the same purpose as a traditional bridge: to build up the mood and lead to the climax (the drop).

Popular songs emphasize a gradual progression, with emotions flowing like waves, drawing listeners in.

Electronic pop music tends to create a sense of foreshadowing before a storm, giving you the illusion that something big is about to happen. The listening experience is like a rollercoaster ride, with big ups and downs, making it more exciting and exhilarating.

This song combines the two structures: the first verse retains the structure of a pop song, while the second verse is extended and expanded, with an added hip-hop punchline, also known as the kill part.

This is a specially tailored hip-hop section, and if done well, it can definitely add a lot of highlights to the whole song. This kind of inspiration is rare and hard to come by.

If you miss this opportunity, it's uncertain whether you'll ever have this kind of inspiration again.

So this is one of the reasons why it took so long to write. Another reason is that Lin Qianqiao was participating in "SMTM". Although writing hip-hop songs doesn't take much effort, it still takes up his work brain's energy, so he wasn't very motivated to finish the song quickly.

However, if MONSTAX is about to make a comeback, they'll have to rush...

Lin Qianqiao pressed the final confirmation button on his laptop, announcing that the final work on the concept was finally complete. He leaned back in his chair, raised his hands, and stretched comfortably, his stiff joints making a few crisp "crack" sounds.

"Phew~" Lin Qianqiao let out a long sigh of relief, feeling much better. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes to rest for about ten minutes, and then opened them again, focusing his gaze back on the laptop screen.

He reached out and moved the mouse to click on the files on the screen, then packaged the organized documents and audio demo and sent them to the production department's EBSEE email address.

Although EBSEE cannot finalize the title track, the only one who can decide the title track is basically Golden Age. As for why Lin Qianqiao didn't just send it to Golden Age directly...

One of the reasons is based on considerations of teamwork: MONSTA X will need to work with EBSEE's production department for a long time to come. Directly submitting to the person in charge, bypassing the production team, would not only disrupt the process but could also cause interpersonal rifts.

Lin Qianqiao would never do something that is considered taboo in the workplace.

However, EBSEE's production style is mostly lyrical pop, and he doesn't have much experience with other styles, such as EDM, which is not in his comfort zone.

Of the two songs Lin Chien-Chiao submitted this time, one half incorporates EDM elements, while the other half is in the R&B style.

He wasn't sure if the two songs would be accepted, but judging from Starship's song selection preferences for MONSTA X during their debut, the company seemed to be trying to find a unique niche for the team in the EDM field.

It's unclear how determined he is, but he feels this direction is right because the data doesn't lie. EXO's "Addicted" dubstep and 2NE1's "Come Back Home" Progressive House were both hit songs last year, achieving phenomenal success and breaking numerous records.

This successful paradigm is sufficient to illustrate the potential of electronic elements.

Not to mention the strong comebacks of BIGBANG and SHINee this year, MONSTAX personally experienced promoting their songs at the same time as them and witnessed their achievements.

Of the three major record labels, JYP Entertainment hasn't been heavily involved in EDM, while the other two have made a fortune from this genre. The specific reasons for this are not entirely clear.

Perhaps he was discouraged by the failure of his initial attempt at creating music and lost his sensitivity to the direction of music?

It was this data and personal experience that ignited Lin Chien-chiao's inspiration and determination to create this style of music. Otherwise, he could have chosen the Jazz/Funk or Drum & Bass genres that Starship Music was better at, which would have made the creation process much easier.

Lin Qianqiao shook his head to clear his mind of the jumbled thoughts, then took out his phone to check the time.

The documentation and demo have been released; the production department will provide its evaluation.

He got up, neatly gathered the scattered manuscript papers, deftly stuffed the notebook into his backpack, picked up the paper bag and the half-finished iced Americano, and pushed open the door to leave the recording studio.

As he walked out the door and headed to other places, he unexpectedly bumped into one of the pillars of the Starship just before reaching the elevator.

Seeing that she was waiting for the elevator alone, and since Lin Qianqiao was also going down, it was only natural to politely go over and say hello.

After all, MONSTAX is now making money through their debut and activities as the mainstays of the group, so they should know the proper respect and manners.

He walked up to one of Hyorin's companions, kept a certain distance, bowed slightly, and greeted her softly, "Anan hanseo, Hyorin noona."

"It's Inui Takumi, Annyeon~"

Hearing the voice, she turned her head and saw the person who greeted her. Senior Hyorin immediately smiled back. She was a little more friendly towards her junior at the company, "I watched SMTM. You did a great job, you were so cool, and you even made it to several trending topics. You're super popular!"

"I know I perform well and am handsome, but the hype is too much for me, and I'll become arrogant."

Lin Qianqiao made a small joke, and Xiaolin immediately felt that Lin Qianqiao was not bad. Her smile deepened: "Although pride is not advisable, you must have confidence. You and Zhou Xian should be more confident and get a good ranking. It will benefit both of you."

"Yes, I understand."

"Understanding isn't enough..."

Upon hearing this, Hyorin suddenly remembered something, turned her head to look at Lim Gan-chiao, and encouraged her, "I remember there was a collaboration stage in the second half of SMTM, right... If either of you can make it into the performance, you won't have to worry about the collaboration partner. I'll try my best to get the Sistar members for you, how about that?"

"Kamsammida! Then I'll do my best, Hyorin noona, don't go back on your word."

"No problem, have you found someone yet?"

"No need to think, it must be Hyorin Noona."

"Hahaha..." With his senior sister's friendly offer of help, the junior brother was naturally in high spirits, and the two of them then entered the elevator.

After going downstairs, Sistar didn't have any music show performances today, but Hyorin had scheduled activities, so she said goodbye and left with her manager.

See you next time, and remember to do your best in the competition.

"Inside."

Lin Qianqiao watched the taillights gradually disappear into the distance, then lowered her head and chuckled softly as she walked in the opposite direction...

Actually, he hadn't planned on a collaborative stage; he originally intended to go it alone. But Hyorin's words just now changed his mind.

After all, even crows know to feed their parents, so cooperation might not be a bad thing.

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