Chapter 197 He is a tool who can help me make money
Huo Yanying is very efficient.
On May 11, that is, one day after Du Caige called him, he had already assembled a "team of ordinary elderly people who love folk music" and asked Du Caige to send him the sheet music.
"That group of old guys heard that you wrote the song, and they shouted one by one: Lao Huo, I can tell you, it's fine for your son to write and write popular music, but don't come to harm folk music. Does he know what folk music is? ? That kid took the folk music major, but he didn't graduate, he just dropped out of school, and his father was so angry that he was half dead. Are you asking him to write folk music now? Isn't this a joke!"
"Then I put the sheet music in front of them and said, you are paralyzed, read it for yourself, if you don't want to record this piece, go back and take your grandson, don't bother me."
"They blew their beards and stared at each other, but after reading the score, they sat down and said: This song is fun, but there is only one song, it's not enjoyable, let's make more songs."
"Xiao Du, so what, do you still have that?"
Du Caige held back his laughter and said in a very serious tone: "Godfather, a good song needs inspiration. It's not Chinese cabbage, it's not something you can just plant in the soil."
Huo Yanying said immediately: "Yes, yes, you are right, music needs inspiration. How do you find inspiration? Like to play with girls? Don't be shy, I liked it when I was young, and I like it now. How many will my granddaughter introduce to you? Or do you want to go to the folk collection? I will arrange a car, accommodation, and play right away. Just say, how can I write more songs of this high quality, no matter what the conditions are? All agree."
Du Caige pondered for a moment: "This, let's wait for the inspiration to appear. Now, can you ask your friends to do me a favor, step up the rehearsal, and record a copy for me tomorrow. I'm in a hurry. If they want to To keep improving, I will wait until I finish recording the copy given to me, and then I will slowly sculpt it, and then I will find friends to put the best version of their performance on the Internet to spread."
"Okay," Huo Yanying said solemnly, "by the way, today I saw some unfavorable comments on the Internet, don't take it lightly, if you can't handle this, you will have accumulated a reputation as a 'musical genius' in the past. But it's ruined."
Du Caige knew what he was talking about.
Since last night, some big Vs and opinion leaders in the music field have expressed their opinions one after another, thinking that "Fairy Tale" is not satisfactory, Hemingway's talents are exhausted, Jiang Youxi's singing skills are insufficient, and so on.
This is a precursor to a storm, and Du Caige sees it clearly.
"I know, godfather, I'll be careful."
"To be honest, I'm rather embarrassed by what they do. Those old friends of mine are not suitable to make a move. If they make a move, it will appear to be 'traditional old musicians suppressing newcomers', 'the dispute between the old and new generations of music concepts', you know Bar."
"Understood, I will handle this myself, I have already responded, and I should see the effect soon. Don't worry, godfather, just play music well." Du Caige didn't want an old man in his 60s to take care of himself every day. Things to worry about.
"Well, you can handle it yourself, I'll go play first."
After hanging up the phone, Huo Yanying shook her head, her thick eyebrows were drooping, "Stinky boy, you're quite stubborn. Although most of your old friends are wine sacks and rice sacks, not all of them can help, always. There are also a few people who are willing to help you, and can help you. Do you really want to carry it alone? If you don’t speak, people will not take the initiative to warm your face and stick your cold buttocks.”
May 12 was a sunny weekend.
At noon that day, Du Caige got the latest "Fairy Tale" sales data.
"Fairy Tale" sold 87,000 copies in the first 24 hours, then 112,000 copies from noon on the 10th to noon on the 11th, a very healthy growth rate.
However, from noon on the 11th to noon on the 12th, the sales growth fluctuated, and only 91,000 copies were sold, a decline compared to the previous day.
If it is another long-established singer,
It's not unusual for a new digital single to sell less on the third day than on the second.
But for the little-known Jiang Youxi, this figure is a little grim, because the setback in sales growth shows that the reputation of "Fairy Tale" has been shaken.
Du Caige carefully browsed the speeches of music critics on major music forums, post bars, and Weibo.
It was found that "Fairy Tale" was criticized as "moaning without a problem" and "pretentious style", "Hemingway's lyrics and music are disappointingly retrogressive", "Jiang Youxi's singing skills are still very immature, this is a disappointing single".
Since last night, many people started to say "some melodies seem familiar", and they almost pointed to his nose and said he copied it.
Du Caige also paid attention to the messages of some seemingly normal fans.
Ordinary fans gave this song a good evaluation, "It's really tear-jerking, with the MV, I cried again and again", "Why do many people say this song is not good? I like it very much", "I think this It's the best new song I've heard this year. It's 10,000 times stronger than those trashy slobber songs." "The single looped all night, and it's over, what if I fall in love with Xixi!"
However, for normal fans, even if they feel good after listening to the song, there is a high probability that they will not leave a comment.
Therefore, compared with the discredited navy, these praised fans seem to be weak.
Du Caige was a little worried, worried that this classic song could not reach its due height in his own hands.
In the afternoon, when he was about to drive to the recording site of "Pig Bajie Carrying a Daughter-in-law", Brother Fan received good news. Most of the feedbacks from the ones he went to talk about were relatively positive.
"Returning the favor, this time they will arrange for some of their music critics and their singers to give praise to "Fairy Tale" on Weibo and other social software."
Du Caige breathed a sigh of relief.
With these commitments, although this blockade caused him trouble, he could still bear it.
...
Wu Xiuchu rested lazily on her best friend's soft thigh, "Hey, do you think your office style is too cold to match your beautiful appearance. Would you like me to ask a designer to redesign it for you? ?"
Yan Yingzhen angrily manipulated the office software on the laptop, and said, "You are in the way, go back to your own company, and don't disturb my work!"
Wu Xiuchu giggled, stretched out her arms and stroked her best friend's tender face, then sat up and stretched: "I just passed by you, I came to see you on the way, you little conscience, have you? Stealing someone behind my back?"
"You're just stealing people, don't speak so harshly!"
"You still have the strength to argue with me, which means you're not busy enough."
"Go away! The old lady is so busy that she can't wait to become three heads and six arms!"
Wu Xiuchu touched her chin, "By the way, I just met your assistant, Xiao Sun, and she said you arranged for her to take the Shang Fang sword to manage Weibo and Tieba?"
"Well," Yan Yingzhen worked attentively, "those places need to be rectified."
"Come on, it hurts to see your man's new song being hacked!"
Yan Yingzhen almost jumped up like a cat whose tail was being stepped on, "What nonsense, how can I have a man, I am young and beautiful, please wait in the boudoir!"
After a pause, she explained, "I don't feel sorry for him or something, but I think the navy is too rampant now. I want them to know who owns Tieba and Weibo."
"Hehe, hehe." Wu Xiuchu didn't speak, just stared at her and smiled.
Yan Yingzhen was distracted by her stare, pushed away the laptop, and said coquettishly, "What are you doing! Look at people like that."
"Go to your man's place and act like a spoiled child. This set can't break my defense, and I'm also my mother's."
"Go to hell!" Yan Yingzhen stretched out two fingers to pinch the tender meat under her arms.
"You started the battle first! Don't blame me for the unlimited counterattack!" Wu Xiuchu was not to be outdone.
After a long period of commotion, Wu Xiuchu straightened her messy hair: "Is it really good for you to help him in such a silent way? You have to tell him what you paid for. Hey, you scumbag man and woman, I really want to see it. You guys will achieve fruition sooner rather than later."
Yan Yingzhen's face flushed, she straightened her clothes, panted slightly, "Xu Chengguo? Are you thinking too much and less about romance? I've completely let go of him, and it's impossible to get back with him."
"The reason why I want to help him this time is because the company he and Duan Xiaochen are preparing will soon become something in my pocket, and he will also become a tool to help me make money. This person can make money. Very strong, of course I want to protect him and let him make more money for me in the future, do you understand?"
"I almost believed it," Wu Xiuchu pouted, "When you feel guilty, don't blink those lovely big eyes too fast, okay?"
Yan Yingzhen: "...you fuck my old lady."
...
After Du Caige came to the recording studio, he was immediately led by the old man to say hello to the large group of gray-haired or no-haired old men (and a few dignified and elegant old ladies with silver hair on their heads).
No matter who it is, just nod and bow when you see an old man (old lady).
First of all, as a Dahua Chinese, you must respect the old and love the young. It is normal to bow and salute the elderly.
Moreover, each of these old men and old ladies has a great background, and the last time they were associate professors of Modu Music University, or they received special provincial allowances.
Several of them are currently serving as guides in national Chinese orchestras or famous national and provincial theatre groups.
In China, you can chat and laugh with the elders of the elders’ home, and often fly to the world at public expense to promote the traditional culture of Dahua.
Eh, after looking at his godfather, Du Caige thinks, according to the principle of "close to Zhu is red and close to ink is black", the four words "virtue and art double xin" can be removed.