Collapse, the Self-cultivation of Shura Field Experts

Chapter 14: Big Duck wants me to write a song?

Bronya breathed a sigh of relief, then tapped her fingers twice on the table. "Very good, but my conditions are a bit unreasonable."

"...?"

Nian Lun saw Bronya take out her phone again and opened a music app. She clicked on it to listen to the song and identified it, then handed it to him.

"Although it may be a little embarrassing, I hope to hear such a song right now. Please compose a new melody now."

Nian Lun looked into Bronya's eyes hesitantly. Her gray pupils were full of seriousness.

It seems to be for real...

Bronya added, "It can be applied to any scene or situation, as long as it's personal. As for the time, how about before the moon sets?"

Bronya's request was actually not difficult. After all, anyone who called themselves a musician must have tried their own creations to some extent. It was not difficult to just ask for something that was not the same as others.

"That……"

Originally, Nian Lun wanted to find Bronya to confirm, but seeing her expression, Nian Lun swallowed his words back.

——Because Bronya also saw his confusion, and then smiled at Nian Lun.

The meaning is self-evident. In any case, she must be satisfied.

This type of question is arguably the most difficult—because there's no standard answer. Right or wrong, pass or elimination, can all be determined based solely on the other person's wishful thinking.

But this is indeed very realistic, and many times it is just some people who have the final say.

It's not unfair, it's just that they need the real deal.

As long as he can come up with something that leaves the other party speechless, that’s enough. This is also the pride of Nian Lun as a musician!

Seeing Nian Lun take a deep breath, Bronya nodded secretly in her heart: "If you need electronic synthesis equipment, just connect the tablet to the speakers."

Unexpectedly, Nian Lun shook his head and waved the harmonica in his hand to Bronya: "Since you have seen it, then I can use this one. The direct listening is definitely better than the synthesized one."

Bronya nodded in agreement, but the golden harmonica in his hand still caught her attention. Although she didn't know the specific model, she could tell from its appearance that it was a chromatic harmonica.

Seeing it up close is obviously more beautiful than in the video.

"Then I'm all ears." Bronya said, not even glancing back at them, her focus now on the computer screen. The click of a mouse and the clacking of a keyboard could be heard rapidly.

Seeing Bronya like this, Nian Lun couldn't help but sigh that she was really busy.

Retracting his attention, Nian Lun looked at the harmonica in his hand. Although this kind of impromptu composition was not new to him, it was certainly not difficult to show off to outsiders. However, creating music that would satisfy those in the industry—or, in other words, the composer—was a real challenge.

After pondering for a while, Nian Lun tentatively formulated her own plan. However, she noticed that Bronya had completely immersed herself in her work, not once glancing over at her. The music app on her phone lay naturally on the screen.

But honestly, this phone is just a decoration here. If you don't even have this level of honesty, then what's the point of talking about future cooperation?

Nian Lun exhaled a breath, and his fighting spirit was high as he thought that Yuexia was still waiting for him downstairs.

Just do it...!

...

Arranging music is also creation.

No matter what, the process of creating something from nothing is always difficult.

Nian Lun held the harmonica and stared at the cleaned grid area. He could even vaguely see the reeds lying quietly inside.

But simply holding the instrument doesn't actually bring any inspiration. Only by playing it, and starting, can you discover something. So Nian Lun decided to start with daily practice.

Soon, the song title appeared on Bronya's phone on the table - "Canon"

Whenever melody is involved, this famous piece is indispensable. Having decided to compose, he also wanted to find his groove by practicing the piece, so Nian Lun decisively chose this piece.

Holding the harmonica, the song ended quickly.

Nian Lun nodded silently to the dancing notes and rhythmic beats. He was feeling pretty good today.

I secretly glanced at Bronya who was working. It seemed that she didn't hear anything and was still immersed in her work as before.

However, this was only the first practice, so Nian Lun was not in a hurry at all.

Next came a song that recalled childhood memories. A line of words appeared on Bronya's phone again: "Run with the wind" - this was the harmonica tune that Ah He played in Digimon Adventure.

Nian Lun's performance is also excellent, with a completely different style from Canon. In addition to his style, he and Canon also show more skills.

In many beats, completely different styles can be presented through techniques such as bend notes and tongue twisting.

This piece is more obvious than the Canon.

The song ended again, and Bronya's voice floated over at the right time: "The water dispenser is over there, please help yourself if you are thirsty."

"Okay, thank you."

Nian Lun breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed the demonstration of his technique had piqued the young producer's interest. Nian Lun had no doubt that if he had no talent at all, she would have let him sit there and play all night.

Putting the harmonica into the box temporarily, Nian Lun poured another glass of warm water for himself and Bronya.

But the other party was very focused and never looked up at this side.

Nian Lun picked up the harmonica again and practiced the basics and techniques. Next, he had to start composing. Otherwise, practicing alone tonight would definitely not pass the test.

The reason why Nian Lun gave up electronic synthesis and chose to use existing musical instruments is more because he believes that real musical instruments do have souls and can move people.

Bronya specifically made this request, and considering her previous experience and creative process, she must have requirements in this regard.

Otherwise, based on that video and the performance just now, it wouldn't be strange to sign a contract with Nian Lun immediately.

In addition, Nian Lun also believes that his harmonica can produce sounds that surpass electronic synthesized sounds, thus achieving a more perfect experience.

Not only was he looking for a job, Nian Lun also saw it as a challenge to break through himself, and at the same time he began to chant Bible verses that he had heard somewhere.

He recalled being fired for no apparent reason and then spiraling through interview after interview. Perhaps he'd considered giving up, but then he remembered the comments on that video. At that moment, he thought, if he ever truly became a musician, he must write music that brings happiness to his listeners.

Now that the opportunity is right in front of me, I have to consider whether this will be my only chance in this life.

For our own ideals and the happiness of everyone, we have no choice but to do it!

After taking a sip of water, Nian Lun set sail again.

It's difficult for harmonica to create an eerie or exciting atmosphere in game music. Considering the sentimentality, and considering Bronya's love for games, "Where the Stars Are" was the obvious choice as a final practice before writing.

After listening to the first two songs, Nian Lun recalled the feeling he had when he first heard them.

At the same time, for some reason, a strange scene flashed through Nian Lun's mind.

In a small hut buried in the snow, several children gathered around him. As if in the past, or perhaps the future, they propped up their faces, swung their legs, and listened quietly to his playing.

After Nian Lun got into the mood, melodious music filled the room again.

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Chapter 15 Why do I have the illusion of being caught cheating?

Unlike Nian Lun who was immersed in the state, Bronya raised her head to glance at the water cup on the table, and finally set her gaze on Nian Lun who was playing the flute over there.

Although she was indeed working hard at her job, it was also an indisputable fact that she urgently needed a musician to help her create music. So after listening to the first Canon, Bronya secretly observed Nian Lun.

Perhaps the harmonica's quality was indeed superior, but the notes played by Nian Lun gave Bronya insights beyond just music - especially the emotions contained in the notes of this song "The Stars Are Located".

For some reason, Bronya felt itchy when she looked at Nian Lun's profile.

Although Nian Lun's appearance is considered to be excellent, he is still some distance away from the handsome guys in Bronya's social circle.

But even though Bronya met this man for the first time, she felt that he was unusually familiar.

Were you moved by his music, or attracted by his behavior?

Bronya, an innocent girl, was also a little confused about herself.

Just by looking at his profile and listening to the gentle notes that filled the room, she felt that her originally tired body was filled with energy.

It can even wipe out the shadow of previous failure and take the current work to a higher level.

Perhaps originally, Bronya never believed in vague terms like fate and destiny. Only by striving for and discovering opportunities on your own could you seize them.

But reality is always absurd.

To exaggerate, she found it hard to imagine that a musician who could get hundreds of thousands of views on a video of just a street performance could be fired.

Even judging from the working hours on his resume, he was not able to successfully get the job after half a month of interviews.

Such talents should be treated very highly no matter which company they are in, right?

Bronya's expression shifted, this doubt seeming to entangle her. Like a whirlpool, he was drawn deeper and deeper...

Ming Lun was clearly still immersed in the world of creation, while Bronya, who would not be nervous even when standing in front of a press conference with thousands of people, seemed a little at a loss.

The perfect tone of the harmonica combined with Nian Lun's playing skills makes the whole melody warm and pleasant.

As the piece reached its climax, Nian Lun entered a mysterious state, and directly broke away from the music score and began his own creation.

As the melody danced, Bronya's vision was filled with wonder.

It was a starry night, with waves crashing against the beach. Each time, I was just barely able to reach the sand castle. The sound of the waves and the harmonica intertwined to create a whole new kind of music.

Not far from the sand castle, there were a man and two women sitting. The man was also playing the harmonica intently, but he was wearing a clean white uniform and had waist-length hair.

The two girls gently held Nian Lun's arms and hummed softly, looking at the bright moon and the sea in the distance together.

But something even more surprising to Bronya happened. She couldn't even make a sound.

One of them is actually myself who has not grown up...?

The scene was only a brief moment and eventually disappeared as Nian Lun finished playing. The scene before Bronya's eyes turned into her familiar office.

Looking at Nian Lun playing the harmonica and immersed in the afterglow of his creation, Bronya frowned slightly and began to search her memory.

But no matter how much she thought about it, she was sure that she had never seen this person, and there was no possibility that they had any intersection.

Bronya was a little confused when she saw that the song could not be found in the music library on her phone.

Finally, with a touch of nostalgia, I asked, "It's a very good song. Does it have a name?"

After hearing Bronya's words, Nian Lun came back to his senses.

But although he has some talent, he doesn't have the ability to speak eloquently like this. Otherwise, he would have been an internationally renowned music master long ago.

You know, I was just playing the familiar "Star Location" just now, but I seemed to be frozen in place by something and finished playing the whole piece.

Seeing Bronya staring at him, Nian Lun came back to his senses.

He calmed down and thought for a moment before coming up with an answer: "I want to call it The Daughter of the Sea."

Bronya was taken aback by Nian Lun's explanation. This name came from a story in Andersen's fairy tales. But the more she thought about the meaning, the more she felt nostalgic, even though she didn't understand the meaning.

Besides the music, Bronya seemed to be more concerned about the fleeting scene.

"Well... luckily there's a recording. Can you make a copy of the score for her - I mean, 'The Daughter of the Sea'?"

"No problem, I remember the score too. I can transcribe it for you right now based on the recording."

Nian Lun also breathed a sigh of relief and spoke with much more confidence.

"Anyway, I'm very satisfied with this interview. As you know, we're on a very tight deadline right now. If possible, I hope we can handle the relevant matters as soon as possible." Bronya was a little elated and quickly made changes to the contract document. "Of course, this song has been included in your performance review."

Taking into account Nian Lun's sudden creative bonus and his genuine playing skills, she also appropriately increased her previous salary.

This is absolutely a treasure!

No matter how hard Bronya tried to improve her music team, she couldn't achieve the desired effect. Now that she has signed Nian Lun with a high salary, she is one step closer to completing the game.

Thinking of the agreement between herself and 'her', a gentle smile appeared on Bronya's face.

Bronya transferred the document to her phone via the cloud document and held it up to Nian Lun's eyes. "The draft of the contract is here. You can take a look at it first."

Nian Lun was also busy, quickly scanning the contract. The basic rest and benefits were similar to his previous company. The salary was even higher, and the working hours were specifically marked as allowing for flexible work and the ability to create elsewhere.

After all, creation isn't something that can be solved by simply clocking in. Bronya, having experienced failure before, naturally understands this. It's inevitable that she'd offer such conditions.

"The contract is fine, I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Nian Lun extended his hand, smiling. After failing so many interviews, he was very happy to have passed so easily today.

“Happy cooperation…?!”