He Dongming put down the phone and wrote four words on the song information of Wang Qian’s performance—Original work by the contestant!
actually.
What he really wanted to say to Wang Qian was not "You are awesome", but "You are bragging".
However, he did not say it out loud for fear of dampening Wang Qian's enthusiasm.
After looking at the songs chosen by other contestants, they are basically classic pieces that are relatively difficult and widely sung. They can not only show off their skills, but also resonate with the mentors, audiences on site and viewers in front of the TV.
Original new song
They are not popular in talent shows!
Unless, the program itself uses originality as its selling point, and every contestant must sing an original song!
In other talent shows, basically no contestants will sing their own original songs, at most they may sing one occasionally.
No recognition or popularity!
No marketing dissemination.
It is difficult to get recognition from mentors and the audience all at once.
In other words.
Singing original songs will make you lose popularity quickly.
but.
He Dongming didn't care about it.
Anyway, he knew that if Wang Qian failed in his debut, he could still go back to being a hotpot tycoon.
Haidilao's business is so booming that Wang Qian's annual income is no less than that of the top second-tier stars in the circle. Even some first-tier stars with fewer works may not earn as much as him.
Moreover, Haidilao still has great potential for development.
It seems that there is more money to be made by focusing on hotpot!
He Dongming sorted out the players' information and handed it to Zhou Qinghua.
Zhou Qinghua took a quick look, especially at the information of two people.
Central Conservatory of Music contestant—Chen Xiaowen!
The independent singer from Shanghai—Wang Qian.
During the audition, these two people sang the Dolphin Sound very stably. They were the only two people among the hundreds of contestants who could sing the Dolphin Sound stably.
but.
Chen Xiaowen, who graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music, is a true professional and is considered a genius among students there.
If a professor had not suggested that she participate, she would not have paid any attention to pop music, especially talent shows, let alone participated in them. In the future, she will be a member of the national team of the national orchestra.
The singers in the national team are truly a hidden talent. In terms of singing skills and strength alone, they can be said to have crushed most of the professional singers in the pop music circle. It's just that the singers in the national team are not well-known, and their occasional performances are only in official activities that ordinary people don't pay much attention to.
When Chen Xiaowen expressed her intention to participate in a talent show, she immediately attracted the attention of several major domestic entertainment companies, and it was not even Zhou Qinghua's agency's turn to join in the fun.
The songs selected by Chen Xiaowen are all very difficult, and some are in foreign languages!
Zhou Qinghua nodded in satisfaction.
Although Chen Xiaowen is not from his agency and is signed to a big-name entertainment group, she can still bring traffic to the Voice of China program. He can only benefit if the program is successful.
He looked at Wang Qian's message with confusion.
Zhou Qinghua frowned: "Contestant original creation? What does that mean?"
He Dongming explained in a low voice: "It means that the contestants sing their own original songs. We don't need to contact in advance to purchase the copyright of the public cover. This can save the program team a copyright fee."
Zhou Qinghua turned and stared at He Dongming: "How much is the copyright fee? Your friend, don't you want to participate in the competition? Tell him that even if he has money, he can't do whatever he wants in our program. If he does, the program team will cut him out and won't broadcast any footage of him! Later, they will even persuade him to withdraw from the competition."
He Dongming smiled bitterly: "Director Zhou, I will explain it to him clearly. However, you see, the three songs he released on Tengfei are all pretty good, and they are about to be ranked first on the monthly chart of independent singers' original songs..."
Zhou Qinghua shook his head: "Let's not talk about the rankings in the niche circles. They are not very popular. How many people have downloaded them? Only tens of thousands. Forget it, I don't care. Let him do whatever he wants. Anyway, I will definitely protect the interests of the program team. If he does something wrong, then he should go back to where he came from..."
He Dongming nodded: "Okay, I'll tell him, Director Zhou, don't be angry."
Zhou Qinghua sighed, his eyes showing some regret.
He is more optimistic about Wang Qian.
Apart from being a little older, he doesn't have any other disadvantages. He is capable, talented and good-looking. With some good packaging and promotion, he will definitely become popular and bring in a steady stream of income.
That's why he was willing to offer a first-tier contract to sign Wang Qian.
pity.
Wang Qian refused.
That’s okay, because of the special nature of this competition, he is willing to give Wang Qian a fair chance to compete.
but.
It seems now.
Wang Qian just came here to have fun!
Then don't blame him for being cruel.
Flipped it.
Zhou Qinghua took out Chen Xiaowen's information and said, "Make a promotional poster. Chen Xiaowen should be in the middle of the cover, and Huang Tao and Mo Wenjie should be on both sides. The others should be blurred and just appear as black shadows!"
He Dongming nodded to show that he understood: "What about the mentor lineup? Should we announce it now?"
Zhou Qinghua shook his head: "Don't announce it yet, keep it a secret, and announce it when the first episode starts. This will create more hype and attract the audience's curiosity."
He Dongming asked: "Which contestants will be on stage in the first round?"
Zhou Qinghua looked at the names and directly picked out Wang Qian: "Let him go first."
Since you want to play!
Then be the first one to go.
After playing, go back early to open the hot pot restaurant.
You are a billionaire and you are awesome.
I don't want to serve anymore.
… …
Wang Qian saw Zhou Xuehua again in the recording studio.
At the same time, there was a middle-aged man who looked somewhat familiar.
The two were chatting in low voices.
Seeing Wang Qian coming, Zhou Xuehua came over and introduced him, "Wang Qian, this is my friend who works as a director, Zhao Lei."
Zhao Lei extended his hand to Wang Qian: "Hello, I asked Huazi to introduce me to you."
Wang Qian reached out and shook hands with Zhao Lei. He thought to himself, “So he’s the director. No wonder he looks so familiar. Maybe he’s seen him somewhere before.” He asked curiously, “What does Director Zhao want to talk to me about?”
Zhao Lei smiled and said, "Yes, there is something. I'll be frank. I want to buy your song Ordinary Road to use as the theme song of my movie, and your past as the interlude. I originally asked the crew to contact you on Weibo, but they failed to get through. I happened to meet Huazi yesterday, and when he mentioned you, I asked him to help introduce you."
Wang Qian nodded: "Oh, we can talk about this."
As long as they don't ask for buying out all the copyrights right away, he's willing to negotiate.
Film and television copyrights are themselves a major source of song copyright income!
However, Zhao Lei and Zhou Xuehua looked behind Wang Qian at the same time.
Wang Qian knew without hesitation that Qin Xuerong had followed in.
He was just about to introduce it.
Zhou Xuehua waved his hand and said, "Xue'er, why are you here? Come here quickly."
Qin Xuerong jumped over, smiled at Zhou Xuehua and Zhao Lei, put his hands behind his back, and called out obediently: "Hello Uncle Zhou, hello Uncle Zhao, I just passed by and came in to take a look!"
As he spoke, Qin Xuerong moved his feet imperceptibly and stood closer to Wang Qian.
Zhou Xuehua and Zhao Lei were stunned, then looked at Wang Qian strangely, then looked at Qin Xuerong, and laughed at the same time.
Wang Qian felt embarrassed.
Originally, his skin was thicker than a city wall, and he was never embarrassed, but others were.
But this time.
He was really a little embarrassed, and took the initiative to say: "Well, Brother Hua, I came here today to record a song."
Zhou Xuehua nodded hurriedly: "Of course, you can use it. You can discuss the copyright with Director Zhao later."
Zhao Lei laughed and said, "No, I won't stay any longer. I'm very busy. Let's discuss the copyright first, and then I'll leave."
Wang Qian nodded: "Okay."
The two of them went into the small lounge next door to discuss copyright.
Zhou Xuehua and Qin Xuerong sat down outside.
"Xue'er, are you here with Wang Qian?"
Zhou Xuehua asked curiously.
Qin Xuerong nodded, her cheeks a little red, and drank the tea, lowering her head and said, "Well, I followed him here."
Zhou Xuehua looked a little serious and asked again: "Does your father know about this?"
Qin Xuerong pouted, shook her head, and said, "Wang Qian hasn't agreed yet."
Zhou Xuehua was stunned, his eyes widened a little: "He doesn't agree? Are you chasing him?"
Qin Xuerong nodded, lowered her head and looked at her feet.
Zhou Xuehua didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just picked up the tea and drank it. He was silent for more than a minute before he said, "Think about this matter carefully. Don't just think about yourself. You still have parents."
Qin Xuerong raised his head and stared at Zhou Xuehua, and said firmly: "This is my own business."
Zhou Xuehua laughed and didn't mention it anymore.
After a while.
Wang Qian and Zhao Lei walked out.
One wants to buy, and the other is not averse to selling. The only point of negotiation is the price.
Zhao Lei really likes these two songs and wants to incorporate the artistic conception of these two songs into his own movie, so he is very sincere!
The deal was done in just a few words.
Two songs, non-exclusive film and television license.
One hundred thousand.
This price is considered relatively high in the industry, after all, it is not exclusive.
Moreover, Wang Qian’s two songs were just slightly popular and not yet big hits.
All subsequent profits from the movie version of the interlude will also belong to Wang Qian.
The producers only have the right to use it in the movie.
Wang Qian was well aware of the pitfalls in all these aspects, so he made his requirements clear in advance.
Zhao Lei felt like he was negotiating with a veteran in the industry, and finally agreed. Anyway, he only asked for the film and television copyrights of two songs.
The two have reached a preliminary agreement, and professionals will come over to sign a contract with Wang Qian later!
Send Zhao Lei away.
Wang Qian officially started recording the song "Not That Simple".
It was the first time Qin Xuerong saw Wang Qian recording a song seriously, so she watched it very seriously.
When she was a child, she also systematically studied professional music knowledge. Although she did not work in this field later, she still had the basic qualities.
So, she was immediately shocked by Wang Qian's musical talent...
one person.
He can actually take care of everything from recording songs, arranging music, to musical instruments, and finally finishing the song!
It was the first time she had seen such a person.
No wonder.
The last time she heard Zhou Xuehua talk about discovering a musical genius.
This genius should be Wang Qian.
Keep busy till late at night.
Wang Qiancai finished this song.
It's just that the time was a bit rushed, and there are still some flaws in some places.
But that's all we can do.
Zhou Xuehua listened to Wang Qian's singing and left, feeling that he was redundant.
Seeing Wang Qian walking out very tired, Qin Xuerong hurriedly handed him the dinner she had bought.
"Eat quickly, you must be hungry!"
Qin Xuerong said with concern, her eyes full of innocent concern.
Wang Qian thought about it, said nothing, took the lunch box and started eating.
Qin Xuerong got another cup of hot water and exclaimed: "You are amazing."
huff huff…
The only answer she got was the sound of eating.
But she didn't care and kept talking.
Wang Qian quickly finished his meal, looked outside and saw that it was getting late, packed up his things, and finally said, "You should go back soon, I'm going home."
Qin Xuerong: "I'll take you there."
Wang Qian shook his head, walked out of the company and waited for the car at the door.
Right now.
No taxi came.
Qin Xuerong drove to Wang Qian's side and just stopped there, resting his head on the car window, just looking at Wang Qian.
A full ten minutes passed.
Still no car.
Wang Qian was helpless, as it would take several hours to walk back.
"Hehe, hurry up and get in the car. I just saw the news that there was a car accident on this road, and no cars can get in now. I'll take you home. What a coincidence, you and I live in the same neighborhood."
Qin Xuerong said with a smile.
Wang Qian sighed and sat in the passenger seat.
Qin Xuerong's pretty face was full of happiness. She started the car, played Wang Qian's "You in the Past", and hummed along with the music: "Actually, we can be friends first, and take it step by step."
Wang Qian was speechless.
This...
He had said this to countless women before.
Now, a girl actually said this to him...
"We can be friends, but don't hang around me all day. Go and do your own thing."
Wang Qian said in a compromising manner.
The more the other party acted like this, the more he feared Qin Xuerong.
All scumbags know this.
The more serious a chick is, the more difficult it is to get along with her when she is in love.
Her whole heart is on you. She will cling to you all day long and not give you your own space. She is very sensitive and suspicious of any opposite sex who comes into contact with you. It is also difficult to break up with her and you may end up in a life-and-death situation.
so.
After Wang Qian dated one or two girls in his previous life, he stopped dating because it was too tiring. The girls he met later were all experienced ones. They were all just playing around and didn't say anything about each other. Or they were in the film and television industry, so that was unnecessary.
He looked at Qin Xuerong, whose pretty face was filled with seriousness and happiness, and felt a little heavy in his heart.
"Okay, I have to go to work too. I have to take care of a lot of things in the company. I really don't have time to be around you every day, but I can treat you to a meal on the weekend, right? It's normal for friends to have dinner together, right?"
Qin Xuerong nodded in agreement, his eyes narrowed, looking very happy.
Wang Qian: "It depends on whether I have time or not. I'm very busy recently."
"It's okay. I'll wait for you."
Qin Xuerong said as a matter of course.
Wang Qian had nothing to say and remained silent.
The car quickly returned to the community.
Qin Xuerong locked the car and followed Wang Qian to the unit door.
Wang Qian looked at her in surprise: "I'm going home, why are you following me?"
Qin Xuerong put his hands behind his back and said as a matter of course: "I am your friend. I worked so hard to send you home. Shouldn't you invite me to come up and play, have a drink of water, and sit down?"
Wang Qian stared at Qin Xuerong and said, "No, go home quickly, or we will lose our friendship."
"oh!"
Qin Xuerong reluctantly agreed, then took out his phone: "Friends should add each other on WeChat, right? I should be able to save your phone number, right?"
Wang Qian knew that if he didn't pay something today, it might be difficult to get away, so he took out his phone and said, "Okay, scan me."
This is the only way to add him.
Qin Xuerong laughed triumphantly, quickly scanned Wang Qian, added him as a friend, and set the star to the top, so that he could find Wang Qian at any time: "Okay, then we are good friends, I'm going home first."
Wang Qian waved his hand: "Bye."
Qin Xuerong suddenly walked forward.
Wang Qian thought of what happened last night and reflexively put his hands in front of himself with a vigilant look on his face.
Qin Xuerong smiled and opened her arms to hug Wang Qian's shoulders. She rested her chin on Wang Qian's shoulders, took a deep breath, and whispered, "Friends can hug each other, right?"
Wang Qian struggled to free himself, smelling the girl's unique fragrance, and hurriedly turned around and went upstairs: "Bye."
Qin Xuerong stood at the door of the unit and watched Wang Qian disappear in the elevator. Then he turned and walked towards a building inside and took out his phone: "Have you found the house? If you have, send me the key. More expensive than the market price? That's not a problem. I want the key now."
…
Wang Qian returned home, feeling inexplicably good. He hummed a few lines of "You in the Past". Then he remembered that Qin Xuerong had been humming this song in the car, so he changed to "Ordinary Road".
I opened the computer, uploaded the song Not That Simple first, and then refreshed the background.
The data is displayed row by row!
Wang Qian laughed again.
On the monthly list.
First.
Ordinary road.