PDLP Chapter 112: The final word is here, and I've got the copyright.
Chapter 112: The final word is here, and I've got the copyright.
Deng Chao couldn't wait any longer, so he stood up and pushed his chair back.
He cleared his throat and tapped his right hand on the table to keep time.
Then he spoke.
There was no accompaniment, no microphone, just singing without any accompaniment.
The melody of the chorus echoed throughout the small private room.
Deng Chao's voice isn't at the level of a professional singer, but it's full of emotion.
He sang earnestly, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he had poured all the emotions from those days of recording into every word.
Sun Li looked at him, her chin resting on her hand, a smile playing on her lips.
Mo Yanlin closed her eyes and tapped her fingers lightly on the table in time with the rhythm.
After a chorus finished.
Deng Chao sat down a little embarrassed, picked up his wine glass and took a sip.
"The singing isn't great, but just listen to the gist of it."
The private room was silent for a few seconds.
Chen Yang did not speak immediately.
He was controlling his facial expressions.
Because if he doesn't control himself, his face will be screaming "That's fucking right!"
A few seconds later, he spoke.
His tone was calm, but his eyes were bright.
"Xiao Mo, let me talk about the song itself first."
Mo Yanlin sat up straight.
"The chorus melody is in a major key, bright and uplifting, pushing the emotion upwards. This kind of melody, placed in a competitive scene, naturally creates a high-energy atmosphere... When the audience watches the people on the screen running desperately, tearing off name tags, and turning the tide in desperate situations, and this kind of melody is filling their ears, their adrenaline levels double."
Mo Yanlin's eyes lit up.
"You could tell."
"more than."
Chen Yang pointed to the lyric book.
"The core of our program is not about one person winning, but about a group of people winning together. The spirit of the theme song must be completely consistent with the core of the program, otherwise it's just labeling, and the audience won't feel anything after listening to it."
"The lyrics of this song and the soul of our program are intertwined."
He looked at Mo Yanlin.
"Xiao Mo, I won't stand on ceremony. This song is already very well done. The melody is catchy, the lyrics are natural, and the emotional progression is clean and crisp. It would be a top-tier theme song for any variety show."
Mo Yanlin couldn't suppress her smile.
Deng Chao slapped his thigh vigorously beside him.
"I knew it! I knew Director Chen would understand!"
Sun Li smiled and glanced at Chen Yang, her eyes filled with admiration.
This young man is truly different.
It wasn't the kind of perfunctory "okay, okay" that you just listened to, nor was it a boastful display of knowledge.
He really listened, and he listened more accurately than anyone else.
Chen Yang put down his wine glass and leaned forward slightly.
"Brother Chao, Xiao Mo, I'll be frank."
"I want this song."
Deng Chao was stunned for a moment.
"Are you sure? Don't we need to go back and discuss it with the station?"
"I'm sure."
Chen Yang's tone was unwavering. "As the only official theme song for 'Run, China!', I'll have the legal department liaise with Xiao Mo regarding the copyright, usage authorization, and subsequent commercial development rights of the song. You name your terms, and I'll approve everything within reasonable limits."
Mo Yanlin's fingers gripped the edge of the notebook, clearly not expecting it to be so easy.
"Director Chen, aren't you going to listen to the full version? I brought the demo..."
"Of course you should listen to the full version, but I'll tell you the conclusion now... This is the song."
Chen Yang looked at her, his tone serious.
"In all my years working on variety shows, I've seen far too many theme songs that were just thrown together after the show became popular, completely disconnected from the show, and audiences couldn't remember them. But truly good theme songs grow alongside the show."
"That's the song."
Mo Yanlin's eyes were a little red.
She has been making music for so many years and has been recognized countless times, but no one has ever said it in this way... You didn't just write a song, you captured a real emotion.
Deng Chao stood up, holding his wine glass.
"Director Chen, let me toast you."
Chen Yang stood up and bumped into something.
"I have another idea."
Deng Chao looked at him.
"Don't find a professional singer to sing this song."
Mo Yanlin frowned.
"Not hiring a singer? Then who will sing?"
"Seven people."
Chen Yang held up his fingers, "Deng Chao, Li Chen, Shen Teng, Wang Baoqiang, Chen He, Zheng Kai, and Baby. All seven MCs are going into the studio to record the group version."
Deng Chao held the wine glass to his lips but didn't drink it.
"The seven of us? Director Chen, are you serious? Our singing skills... You know Chen-ge sings off-key."
"This is exactly what I wanted."
Chen Yang smiled.
"The core of the theme song is not whether it sounds good or not, but whether the audience can picture the faces of the seven of you when they hear it."
"No matter how well a professional singer sings, that's someone else's voice. But when the seven of you sing, even if you're off-key, even if you crack your voice, even if the whole audience bursts into laughter the moment Baoqiang opens his mouth... that's the voice the audience will remember."
"When this song is played at the beginning of each episode, the audience will hear your own voices singing 'You are my superhero,' which is a completely different feeling from hearing someone else sing it."
Deng Chao was stunned for several seconds.
Then he downed the glass of wine in one gulp.
"Director Chen."
"Um?"
"You fucking know it."
Sun Li patted his arm.
Watch your words.
"Just telling the truth."
Deng Chao's eyes gleamed with excitement. "I knew I'd made the right choice coming to you."
Mo Yanlin was already taking notes at lightning speed in her notebook.
"If it's a seven-person chorus, I'll have to rearrange the harmonies... None of them are professional singers, so the melody needs to be simple. The chorus will sound best when sung together as a group, and the verses can be divided into solo sections, based on each person's timbre..."
She spoke faster and faster, completely absorbed in her creative process.
Looking at her, Chen Yang felt much more at ease.
This person's professional abilities have already been proven in his previous life.
Next, all you need to do is let her meet and work out with the seven MCs once, and then leave the rest to her.
The dinner lasted for almost another hour.
The four of them talked about everything from the theme song to the show, from the show to the fast and slow pace of the entertainment industry, and from their respective experiences to their industry aspirations.
Sun Li doesn't talk much, but every time she does, it's perfectly timed.
She asked Chen Yang where he was from and what his family situation was like. Her tone wasn't inquiring; it was purely the concern of an elder.
Chen Yang answered honestly: He was from Anhui Province, and his family consisted of his parents and a younger sister. His father drove a taxi, and his mother managed the household.
After listening, Sun Li glanced at Deng Chao.
That look meant: This child is really something.
Deng copied back a smug expression that said, "What did I say again?"
The dinner party ended at 10 p.m.
Deng Chao put his arm around Sun Li's shoulder, turned around and waved to Chen Yang.
"Director Chen, you set the time for the recording, I'll take care of those guys."
"Okay, I'll have Ma Li coordinate the schedule with you."
"Alright!"
Mo Yanlin, carrying a canvas bag full of musical scores, nodded to Chen Yang.
"Director Chen, I'll send the demo to your email tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you."
After watching the three get into the car, Chen Yang stood at the entrance of the alley and took out his phone.
I opened Fetion and sent a message to Ma Li.
"Sister Li, it's urgent. Next week, we need to coordinate one day of free time for each of the seven MCs to record the show's theme song together in the studio. Thank you for your help. I'll explain in detail first thing tomorrow morning."
After sending the message, he put his phone back in his pocket.
I looked up at the night sky over Beijing.
There weren't many stars, and the neon lights bathed half the sky in a warm orange hue.
He suddenly felt like laughing.
After going around in circles.
In this life, the song arrived before the show even aired.
Moreover, it wasn't him who wanted to come; Deng Chao delivered himself to his door.
Some things have changed.
Some things haven't changed.
It will come eventually.
This time, however, it came earlier and it came better.
Chen Yang hailed a taxi and gave them his home address.
Chen Yang leaned back in the back seat, tapping his fingers on his knees to keep time.
The melody of that song kept playing in my head, I just couldn't stop it.
How strong is the flavor of black coffee?
"I just want the relaxation of soda."
"Daydreaming on a hot day."
"I dreamt that I turned into a rainbow."