Chapter 170 – The Quickly Finished New Song
What?!
Seeing Lu Chen saying that his work was still in his head, Gu Rui felt that his head was about to explode!
This mother is simply pitting father! (TN: This is just cursing)
Forgive the gentle music director for swearing in his heart, he was really annoyed by Lu Chen.
As a senior in the circle, Gu Rui has always been very fond of Lu Chen and appreciates the latter’s talent very much.
Lu Chen is young and handsome. He has a very high talent in singing and songwriting. He doesn’t have the arrogance and vanity of new artists. He is very humble, calm and passionate. He is definitely one of the best newcomers in pop music in recent years.
If his daughter wasn’t too young and was still in junior high school, Gu Rui would really be happy to introduce her to Lu Chen.
Therefore, after learning that Wang Bin had an accident, his first reaction was to let Lu Chen make up for it.
Originally when Lu Chen’s solo was changed into a chorus, Gu Rui wasn’t in favor of it. He felt that he had treated Lu Chen badly and violated the original agreement between the two sides, making him embarrassed to meet this rising star.
The situation inside the satellite TV station is very complicated, and there are many interests involved. As a music director, Gu Rui’s right to speak is not high. So, even if he wanted to help Lu Chen, he was powerless.
This time, Wang Bin’s incident happened to be an excellent opportunity, so he strongly recommended Lu Chen to Chen Qi.
Chen Qi was also very appreciative of Lu Chen, so he called Lu Chen over.
According to Gu Rui’s idea, Lu Chen was to replace Wang Bin in singing a well-known work with the main theme.
Unexpectedly, Lu Chen offered a new work. Gu Rui was simply pleasantly surprised.
But he never expected that Lu Chen’s so-called new song hadn’t yet been written.
How can Director Gu not be upset?
Chen Qi, the deputy director and director of the National Day party were all present. He couldn’t afford to lose face.
Several colleagues in the TV station all showed a look of disapproval.
Seeing that Gu Rui’s face turned red, Lu Chen quickly explained, “Teacher Gu, give me ten minutes to write the score first, and I can also do the simple accompaniment in 1 hour.”
“Look at the score first. If you are not satisfied with my work, then you can do whatever you want!”
When it came to the last sentence, his eyes shone with confidence.
It was this confidence and good impression of Lu Chen that calmed down Gu Rui’s anger that was about to explode.
He couldn’t help looking at Chen Qi.
It was up to this man to decide this matter.
Chen Qi said with a smile: “Young people are just motivated. Then I’ll give you ten minutes! “
To be honest, Chen Qi was a little annoyed in his heart when he heard Lu Chen’s “boastful talk” just now.
Young people nowadays don’t know the complexity of things. (TN: Complexity of things is same as immensity of heaven and earth.)
It’s just that he is a very deep person and doesn’t show his inner feeling easily. He even looks at the meaning of a joke. (TN: Very deep person – having a broad mind and a very tolerant person. Can understand and consider the feelings of others)
After all, it was Gu Rui who supported Lu Chen.
Now hearing Lu Chen’s explanation, the deputy director was intrigued.
Why Is this young man so confident?
So, I will give you 10 minutes of opportunity to perform. If you perform well, you pass, if you do not perform well…
The Deputy Director Chen’s face slapping skill is not just for bragging.
“Thank you, Director Chen. Thank you, Director Gu…”
Lu Chen asked, “Teacher Gu, can I borrow a computer? it’s best if it has “Songwriter Master” installed in it.”
“Songwriter Master” is software that can be described as a divine tool for music creation. It integrates song creation, arrangement, synthesis, output and other functions. It has a huge online cloud material library, which is complex but easy to operate. Whether it is an ordinary enthusiasts or an experienced musicians, they can create original works through this software.
Moreover, “Songwriter Master” can also be directly connected to “Greater China Music Library”, so it is very convenient to apply for registered copyright.
All of Lu Chen’s works are done through “Songwriter Master”. He originally majored in computer science, and was already proficient in using the software, so he wasn’t boasting when he said that he can write the score in 10 minutes and do a simple accompaniment in 1 hour.
This was only the first rehearsal. So, once the work has been approved, there still time to go back and rearrange the music.
Gu Rui pointed grumpily to the desk next to him and said, “I can lend you my computer. There’s also a printer.”
The office was Gu Rui’s.
The computer was lent to Lu Chen. He was given the opportunity, if he doesn’t do this well…
Director Gu will directly put him on the blacklist!
“Thank you!”
Lu Chen wasn’t polite either. He immediately ran to his desk and sat down to turn on the computer.
Gu Rui’s computer configuration was very high, and the system was installed with a lot of professional music software. There was also a “Songwriter Master”, which was an advanced version that Lu Chen is familiar with.
After he Double-clicked the icon of “Songwriter Master”, Lu Chen took a deep breath during the loading of the software.
“Cough!”
He almost got choked by the secondhand smoke in the room!
Well, no need to pretend to be thinking deeply. He quickly concentrated on searching his memory and called up the suitable work.
Lu Chen began to operate “Songwriter Master”, skillfully. His finger quickly typed a series of characters.
Seeing Lu Chen start to work, Chen Qi and Gu Rui and others continued to talk about things, but what they were talking about had nothing to do with work.
After all, there was an outsider present. A lot of things can’t be said. They all have this sensibility.
The topic they were discussing about was Wang Bin, who has just been arrested.
The impact of this incident was really bad.
Star artist being arrested for breaking the law is no longer news. People are now well-informed. This is also a common occurrence in the entertainment industry. Anyway, a gust of wind blows, and the sun will still rise tomorrow. (TN: This kind of things happened often and people are not ignorant about it, and this will not affect people lives.)
But Wang Bin’s position is too high, and his original image has always been very good. Now that such a big event has happened, his career is completely over, and he has no chance to make a comeback after coming out.
This was because the state’s higher-level department has long had strict regulations on this. He should be banned for at least 10 years!
No album, no notice, no program, no publicity, or hype… Not to mention 10 years, he will be basically abandoned in a few years. The price will be extremely heavy.
Even Beijing Satellite TV has to be passive. After all, there were a lot of advertisements for Wang Bin before.
“The impact is too bad…”
Chen Qi said gloomily, “Even if you hide at home, unfortunate things still happen.”
The deputy director gloomily pressed the cigarette butts in the ashtray, which was already full of filter cigarette butts.
Although Beijing Satellite TV was also a victim in this matter, but in the eyes of outsiders, it was just bad luck.
It was the National Day Party, and the fact that such a big scandal was brought on by the special guest was undoubtedly a smear to the TV station.
As the actual leader of this National Day Party, Chen Qi was really a bit passive.
Previously, he brought glory because of the success of “Singing China”. But now, more than half of it was stripped off in an instant!
“Yeah…”
Gu Rui pulled out a cigarette and handed it to Chen Qi: “The most important thing now is to eliminate the impact.”
He and Chen Qi are old colleagues, and he knew what the latter meant.
People in high position can’t bear the wind and cold. In a complex unit like a TV station, being an official is actually very tiring.
Perhaps because of this trivial matter, he might step down inexplicably.
When Chen Qi took the cigarette, there suddenly was a whirring hot wind and clicking mechanical sound from the side.
Un?
Both of them were stupefied, and they simultaneously turned their head to look.
The laser printer on the shelf next to the desk was spitting out a sheet of paper.
They could see that there were a lot of characters printed on it.
So fast!
Gu Rui couldn’t help but feel a shock. He felt that it was inconceivable.
Just a moment ago, Lu Chen asked them to give him 10 minutes to write the score. Gu Rui didn’t believe it. Even if he already has mature ideas in his head, it will take time to come up with something – unless it is a rush work that doesn’t pay attention to details.
Therefore, he intended to give Lu Chen more time. After all, it is better to be lenient and tolerant to young people.
In the current pop music world, there is a lack of excellent creative newcomers like Lu Chen.
As a result, he and Chen Qi had just finished smoking a cigarette, but Lu Chen unexpectedly finished printing the score!
Gu Rui didn’t know what to say – why are you in such a hurry?
Complaining, Gu Rui moved very quickly and immediately stood up and reached for the printed manuscript.
He thought in his heart that if this work didn’t meet the requirements, he would criticize Lu Chen.
Sometimes criticism can be an incentive. It can help newcomers get rid of their impetuous mentality.
Seeing Gu Rui’s action, Chen Qi gave a “hah” and shook his head with a smile.
The printed paper was still warm, even a little hot, but Gu Rui didn’t care. He stared at the black and white notes and lyrics on the paper.
The temporary music score was of course simplified, but it didn’t matter. Gu Rui mainly looks at the melody, style and lyrics of the song.
At first, he knitted his brows and didn’t look very satisfied.
But his brow soon relaxed, and gradually showed a look of excitement. As if he had just found a treasure.
The music director’s lips were moving. He was singing silently.
“Good!”
Suddenly, Gu Rui heavily slapped the coffee table and exclaimed excitedly, “Good song!”
He couldn’t help but use his full strength. As a result, the ashtray was overturned.
The deputy director sitting next to Gu Rui was startled. As a result, the cigarette in his mouth immediately fell off and landed right on his pants. He jumped instinctively and patted it with his hands again and again.
“Old Gu, what are you doing?!”
Gu Rui came back to his senses. He quickly apologized: “Oh, Old Wang, I’m really sorry, you see…”
The deputy director, whose pants were burned with a small hole, didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry: “Why are you so excited?”
Gu Rui handed the printed paper to other party like it was a treasure: “Old Wang, just look at this song and you’ll understand.”
This deputy director also understands music, and didn’t have any problem reading scores. Naturally, he can understand his mood.
The deputy director took the score in doubt.
Is there such an exaggeration?
Letting go of the score, Gu Rui looked at Lu Chen again.
He got angry immediately. (TN: In a good way)
“What are you still doing looking at us? Hurry up and make the accompaniment! We’ll be on stage for rehearsal at 03:30!”
The music director of Beijing Satellite TV has forgotten all his previous thoughts about Lu Chen.
This song was totally worthy of his support for Lu Chen!
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