"The Kingdom of God" is a literary masterpiece that was born in China 30 years ago.
In just over 900,000 words, it describes the Great Patriotic War in China more than 80 years ago.
The characters and storylines in the book are all top-notch.
Since its birth, this book has been hailed as one of the brightest gems in the crown of Chinese literature.
Such a book has inevitably been adapted into various films and TV shows since its birth.
Over the years, there have been three TV series versions.
There are two movie versions.
Each one has its own characteristics and focus.
Each of them has received very high ratings in China.
But the only fly in the ointment is this.
If we say that the quality of these five film and television works about "Kingdom of God" is S-level.
So their soundtracks are A-level at best.
It's not that their soundtracks are bad.
It’s just that in comparison, it’s a little less meaningful.
And the year before last.
Su Wu then received the request from above. In order to present the 70th anniversary of the founding of China, he wanted to remake "The Kingdom of God" again.
The entire film was shot last year.
The post-editing is basically done.
The only thing lacking is its soundtrack.
Su Wu’s team found many well-known composers from Gome Online.
But the final product just doesn't make sense.
This year's summer schedule is the day when "Kingdom of God" will be released.
This date cannot be changed.
So after finishing this year’s highly acclaimed Spring Festival Gala project.
Su Wu then devoted himself wholeheartedly to the project "Kingdom of Gods".
Now everything is ready, all that's left is the soundtrack.
In Su Wu's studio, he looked at the pictures he had taken, his eyes a little confused.
I have created so many soundtracks, but they still fail to meet his requirements.
If that doesn't work, we can only use these suites composed by Zhao Tingshu.
At this time, the editor interjected from the side: "Brother, how about you contact Qi Ji? This guy is rumored to be very evil and has a very high level of music!"
Su Wu glanced at the editor and said, "As you know, movie soundtracks and pop music are completely different things."
That's what he said, but Su Wu was already moved by these words.
After all, he had listened to a few of Qi Ji's music.
He still quite liked it.
So with the idea of giving it a try, he dialed Qi Ji's phone number.
At this moment, Qi Ji had just landed in Beijing and was preparing to transfer back to Chaoyang City.
Then a phone call from Su Wu brought Qi Ji to his studio.
It was Qi Ji who was driven by Su Wu himself.
The decoration of Su Wu Studio is very simple, with a low-key, luxurious and connotative feeling of a great director.
"Brother, sit down first." The people in the studio were still very discerning, and brought Qi Ji coffee without waiting for Su Wu to speak.
"Director Su, I roughly understand the matter, but you also know that things like music require inspiration!" Qi Ji said seriously, holding coffee in his hand.
Su Wu invited so many big names in the music industry to play "Kingdom of God", but none of them satisfied him.
Therefore, Qi Ji's first sentence paved the way for him, but he may not be able to write it, leaving some way out for himself.
Su Wu immediately smiled and said, "Brother, don't feel pressured."
The editor on the side also smiled and said: "Teacher Qi Ji, your musical talent is seen by people all over the country! But Director Su is right, don't feel pressured! Just release your talent and you'll be done."
Got it!"
Qi Ji was held up like this, and naturally there was a smile on his face: "Then let me give it a try."
then.
Qi Ji was in Su Wu's studio, watching "Kingdom of God" ahead of schedule for movie fans across the country who were looking forward to it.
The plot of this movie is relatively simple.
But its core is the main theme.
Very hot-blooded and heady.
Moreover, the style of this drama is very similar to Jiang Wen’s Republic of China trilogy.
After watching a movie, Qi Ji's face turned a little red.
I have to say that Su Wu is indeed Su Wu.
This movie can get 8.5 points from Qi Ji.
"Brother, how are you? Do you feel it?" Su Wu asked.
He saw the light in Qi Ji's eyes.
In fact, when Qi Ji was watching the movie, Su Wu had been paying attention to Qi Ji's expression.
He also knew that Qi Ji was also a director.
even.
The results of Qi Ji's "Saw" abroad were much better than his.
From Qi Ji's eyes, he saw Qi Ji's appreciation for his movie.
This made him very satisfied.
Although movies in the style of "Saw" are a genre that Su Wu will never touch.
But Su Wu is not like some directors who specialize in making literary films, and is a little disdainful of Qi Ji's type of films.
As far as Su Wu is concerned, he has only watched "Saw" once.
But he still prefers it.
Therefore, I was able to gain Qi Ji's admiring view - this kind of recognition from my peers.
Even if he reaches Su Wu's position.
Although his face remained calm.
But he still felt a little happy inside.
In fact, after watching the entire film, Qi Ji couldn't help but play a song in his heart.
even.
Just now, when he saw several climaxes and turning points in the film, he had already automatically paired it with this piece of music.
But at this moment.
After hearing Su Wu's question.
Qi Ji pondered for a while, and then said: "I have some ideas in my mind. Director Su, please give me a copy of your script, and I will try to write a song as soon as possible!"
Qi Ji still left a way out for himself.
When Su Wu saw Qi Ji agreeing to the matter, he immediately asked his assistant to give Qi Ji a paper version of the script.
"Then I'll be waiting for your good news!"
So Su Wu and Qi Ji had dinner together again.
Qi Ji returned to Chaoyang City the next day.
"Director Su, I wonder if Qi Ji can do it!" In the studio, the editor touched the keyboard thoughtfully.
Many parts of the entire film's soundtrack have been completed.
Can only say yes.
In Su Wu's mind, this prepared version was an alternative.
It's something that will be released as a last resort.
And once Qi Ji comes out with better music.
Then he will definitely replace the current one immediately.
What was playing in the entire studio at this moment was Qi Ji's "Swords Like Dreams".
Su Wu twisted slightly to follow the music and said, "If I make a martial arts movie... this song is really suitable to be used as the theme song!"
"Director Pi Changjun has been interested in this song for a long time!"
At this time.
Su Wu's phone rang.
When he saw it was Qi Ji, he quickly picked it up.
"Hello? Director Su, your email address is XXX, right?" Qi Ji's voice on the other end of the phone was neither salty nor bland.
Su Wu hummed: "Yes."
"That's right, you can check it out. I sent the music over!" Qi Ji said.
Su Wu hung up the phone, and a look of disbelief slowly appeared on his face.
"His music was already written in just one night?" Su Wu touched his forehead.
Although he admired Qi Ji very much, Qi Ji's speed still made him doubt that Qi Ji was deceiving him.
Wait until the assistant clicks on the email and clicks on the one called "The -Sun-Also-rises".
when its melody rises.
The expressions of the seven or eight people in the entire studio were now frozen.