The recording studio for the audition was in Yoyogi, not far from the hotel where these girls stayed.35xs
Shinichi Iwahashi drove, and there was no Japanese staff accompanying him. A staff member from Rabbit Country followed him. In this way, it was a bit strange, and the car became a scene where everyone communicated in Mandarin.
On the way to the recording studio, Shinichi Iwahashi chatted with the girls.
The girl named Wang Xiaofang, who has short hair that is neither embarrassing nor embarrassing, has almost finished her sentence when she said it was a girl. This girl is very talkative and will ask questions generously when she thinks of something.
She has a quick and easy mind. After saying a few words, she introduced herself to her family and said that she was originally a dulcimer student and became a monk halfway and started playing drums.
Shan Yanqiao Shinichi was not surprised.
The musicians of the art troupe have a musical foundation and can learn instruments quickly. In addition, they have many opportunities to come into contact with musical instruments and new music, and they also have a certain ability to appreciate music. If the seeds are sown and fall on the cement floor, they will dry in the sun and fall off.
At this point, a sprout can still sprout.
Cui Jian, whom Lian Yanqiao Shinichi is most familiar with, was a trumpet player. He first formed a band called Seven Plywood, and the member Qing Yishui'er was from an art troupe or something like that.
Speaking of which, the seeds of rock and roll first sprouted here, among the iron rice bowl workers and the big courtyard boys, which seemed to be the fate of Rabbit Country rock and roll dancing in shackles.
When Wang Xiaofang was in Rabbit Country, she made friends with the Aris band. This band mainly sang covers of Japanese band songs, so she was quite confident and felt that she knew a lot about Japanese music. However, chatting
After a few words, I found that that was not the case.
"aie has been disbanded long ago"
"Yes, but both Mr. Shinji Tanimura and Mr. Takao Horiuchi continue to release records as solo singers."
"Isn't offue also popular?"
"It's not that it's not popular, it's that it has entered a stable period. Moreover, a few years ago, the band's guitarist, Mr. Yasuhiro Suzuki, quit the band. Since then, the band's activities have decreased."
One after another, the names of bands that were popular in Japan in the 1970s and 1980s came out of Wang Xiaofang's mouth, and the answers he got were either that they had disbanded, that they were out of fashion, or that they couldn't be called a band at all.
Wang Xiaofang was chatting and felt a little discouraged. If this were the case, wouldn’t it mean that the domestic cover band, Aris and others, have been making music that others have eliminated?
While she was chatting with Iwahashi Shinichi in full swing, Xiao Nan had been listening to the two of them quietly, occasionally chatting and asking about things she was curious about, but most of the time she acted very calmly, which was strange to Wang Xiaofang.
With a sense of complementarity, Shinichi Iwahashi felt that there was a word to describe her elegant and generous look: general style.
The other two girls who came together were almost completely attracted by the street scene passing by the car window. They temporarily forgot the purpose of their coming, and looked through the car window without blinking like pure tourists.
Looking out the window. Flashdance
This is a world that seems very strange, with turbulent traffic, steel frames in big cities, and pedestrians walking non-stop, even with a sense of oppression.
It originally existed on televisions and radios, and in the vivid descriptions of people who returned from here. Now, it has become a "reality" right before our eyes.
The bustling lights of Tokyo made them curious. Their curiosity about this strange world overcame their sense of mission to perform here.
When they arrived at the recording studio, Iwahashi Shinichi said hello and led them to the reserved recording room.
Compared with the recording studio in Laohou in Beijing, which was always filled with the smell of smoke and various foods, and the sound-absorbing panels were smoked yellow, this recording studio looks clean and elegant.
After coming in, Xiao Nan, who was evaluated by Iwahashi Shinichi in his heart as having the demeanor of a general, looked at everything from a layman's perspective and did not care whether he would be regarded as a bumpkin.
impatient.
On the other hand, Wang Xiaofang, who had been so energetic in the car just now, suddenly showed a little timidity.
She was not afraid of the modern metropolis of Tokyo, nor was she afraid of being in a foreign country in an away game. However, facing the top-notch recording equipment, she suddenly felt a little panicked.
Like a candidate about to sit in the examination room.
Iwahashi Shinichi was very impressed by the two girls Wang Xiaofang and Xiao Nan.
"Horio-san, I brought everyone here." Shinichi Iwahashi greeted the sound engineer.
None of the four girls knew Japanese, and the sound engineer naturally didn't know Chinese, so Shinichi Iwahashi acted as a guest translator along with the staff member who knew Japanese.
He has his own band, and he has been in and out of recording studios frequently in order to make demos, etc. Although his relevant experience is not extensive, it is enough.
The sound engineer was originally worried that there would be poor communication when it came to some professional matters, but when they started communicating, they found that Shinichi Iwahashi knew almost everything. If he didn't know anything, he could figure it out immediately with just a pointer, and even showed off his skills.
He showed off his absolute musicality to such an extent that the recording engineer was impressed by him.
Good guy, not only does he have a way as a manager, but he also has fun in the recording studio.
As everyone knows, this was a question I got from the staff of the recording studio while I was having a hard time with Miwa-chan in the recording studio. Since I plan to eat this bowl of rice, I must put in the effort.
Ever since he formed a team with Miwa-chan, he felt like he had turned into an insatiable sponge, trying to learn everything.
During the sound check, the sound engineer surnamed Horio even gave Shin Iwahashi a monitor earphone, and the two of them worked together in the studio. 35xs If Watanabe Manyumi had seen this situation, it would have to be said that his lottery wheel was not spinning.
The prize is empty.
After the first audition, Shinichi Iwahashi was a little surprised.
It's not that these four girls showed any strong strength, but Iwahashi Shinichi thought that this was a team that was put together temporarily. If they could perform like this, they would be able to score at least seventy points.
However, surprises are surprises, and the faults that need to be pointed out still have to be pointed out.
The sound engineer told Shinichi Iwahashi about the problem. When Shinichi Iwahashi relayed it, he added his own opinions. After that, he would make corresponding suggestions. This is roughly the process.
There were a total of six auditions tonight.
At the end of each session, a gap is left for making suggestions, and then adjustments can be made next time.
In cross-border cooperation, necessary communication is the most important, and the person responsible for communication is even more important. Not only do you have to consider how to convey your ideas, but you also have to ensure that there are no misunderstandings in communication.
From this point of view, Shinichi Iwahashi is an excellent candidate.
However, at the end of the audition, he noticed that Wang Xiaofang, the girl who was chirping when she came, was a little down.
When she came to Tokyo and saw such a colorful world that she had never seen before, Wang Xiaofang did not feel that she was at a disadvantage. However, the significance of today's audition was different. She saw her huge shortcomings in music, and opposite Shinichi Iwahashi
The problems pointed out by the sound engineer were all on point, but she didn't have enough time to make up for it.
In two days, the music festival will begin.
Wang Xiaofang felt like she was a student who found out after entering the examination room that she was not sufficiently prepared.
Iwahashi Shinichi saw this change in his eyes and remained silent.
After the sound test, Iwahashi Shin and the four girls, plus the sound engineer and accompanying staff, went to have something to eat together. Since we had received entertainment fees, there was no harm in being generous.
You don’t have to pay for it out of your own pocket, so you spend it extra generously.
After eating, Xiao Nan suddenly asked Iwahashi Shinichi: "Mr. Iwahashi, where is the video store in Tokyo?"
"There will be half a day of activities tomorrow afternoon. I want to go see and listen to what kind of songs are popular in Japan now." Xiao Nan said.
When I came here, I was sitting in the car and listening to Wang Xiaofang and Iwahashi Shinichi chatting. Every Japanese band Wang Xiaofang mentioned was outdated, which made Xiao Nan realize that Japanese music, or the world's music, has moved forward.
A big chunk.
In China, by the time they are exposed to foreign music, they are often far behind in popularity. Now that I have come to Tokyo this time, Xiao Nan thinks that he cannot let go of this opportunity to directly contact the real pop music.
This reminded Wang Xiaofang, and she raised her hand in agreement, "Mr. Yanqiao, I want to see it too."
The other two girls were a little hesitant. When they were in China, they heard that Shinjuku was the most prosperous place in Tokyo and wanted to go shopping. However, the two core members of the band proposed to go to a record store.
In a state of unwillingness to agree but also unwilling to accept.
When Iwahashi Shinichi proposed to Watanabe Manyumi to invite Rabbit Country musicians, he mentioned that he wanted to bring back the spark of rock and roll to them.
And now, Wang Xiaofang and Xiao Nan's proposal was exactly what he wanted. There was nothing better than hearing it with his own ears.
"Okay." Iwahashi Shinichi agreed, "Tomorrow afternoon, I will accompany you to the record store."
After sending the girls back to the hotel, Shinichi Iwahashi thought for a while and called Akamatsu Haruko.
Her band did not perform tonight, so Akamatsu Haruko went to support another band as usual, but she didn't hear it, so she contacted Iwahashi Shinichi again very late.
The two of them talked on the phone.
"I accompanied the musicians from Rabbit Country to the recording studio for a sound check today, and I also served as a guest producer." Shinichi Iwahashi said, "I just sent them back."
"I heard the program on the radio and I know you invited a band from Rabbit Country to perform."
"Akamatsu-san studies rabbit Chinese literature, so do you also know how to speak Chinese?" Shinichi Iwahashi asked a somewhat naive question.
Akamatsu Haruko replied: "You have to learn it. There is a course called Public Chinese. However, in fact, there are many professional students who have studied Chinese for two or three years and can read it, but they can't speak it well."
That’s it for “dumb Chinese”.
"I see."
Iwahashi Shinichi was a little disappointed, but he still asked casually: "What about Akamatsu-san?"
"It seems that I can read and understand, and I can also speak a little." As a result, Akamatsu Haruko answered like this. Iwahashi Shinichi knows her well. She has always been humble and leaves a little room for everything she says. If she can "speak a little", she is still
Can.
"Really?" Shinichi Iwahashi said to her, "Actually, I want to say that if Akamatsu-san's Chinese is okay, I will ask you for help tomorrow."
"Is there a problem"
"I would like you to take two girls from Rabbit Country around." Iwahashi Shinichi said.
Since the two girls were hesitant, it didn't matter if they split up into two groups. After telling Akamatsu Haruko about the matter, she thought for a while, "If I'm just a shopping guide, maybe I can give it a try."
"Well, how about I contact you tomorrow afternoon?" This sentence was said in Chinese.
Akamatsu Haruko was stunned on the other end of the phone. She reacted for a moment, and then slowly said in native Chinese: "You know Chinese" and you spoke it so well.
Shinichi Iwahashi heard her speak Chinese for the first time and thought her accent was cute and couldn't help laughing.
Early the next morning, Shinichi Iwahashi went to the hotel to pick him up and take him to the recording studio.
The music festival was approaching, so he temporarily put aside Mori Shinichi's schedule and concentrated on preparations. As for Mori Shinichi, the other personal manager worked overtime to turn the alternate-day work into a full-time one.
The practice lasted until noon. Iwahashi Shin had told them early in the morning that he had found a guide to accompany them while shopping. The two girls were in high spirits and felt that this young Mr. Iwahashi was really considerate.
After eating, Iwahashi Shinichi and the four girls found a cafe to sit, and then borrowed the phone in the shop to call Akamatsu Haruko.
After waiting for about twenty minutes, Akamatsu Haruko came.
When they saw her, the four girls were quite surprised. Iwahashi Shinichi said he was looking for a shopping guide, but he found such a beautiful woman.
"Mr. Yanqiao, isn't she an actress in your company?" Wang Xiaofang spoke quickly and asked for the two girls first.
Iwahashi Shinichi smiled and said: "If she wants to be an actress, I will definitely sign her without saying anything."
Akamatsu Haruko probably understood this conversation, but she just smiled and greeted the four girls, "Hello, I am Akamatsu Haruko."
"Ms. Akamatsu is a student of Waseda's Chinese Department." Shinichi Iwahashi introduced her. After the introduction, he entrusted the two girls to her.
After that, the two sides split into two groups. Shinichi Iwahashi took Wang Xiaofang and Xiao Nan to a record store, introduced them to the popular bands and popular styles, and also took them to the floor dedicated to selling records imported from Europe and the United States to listen to them.
This is fresh and first-hand information. The two girls were swimming in the ocean of records like a fish in water. After spending several hours with the two girls in the record store, they met at the appointed restaurant when the lights were on.
Iwahashi Shinichi thought that the record team he led would be one step ahead, but when they arrived, Akamatsu Haruko had already taken a seat in the store with the shopping team.
The three of them were chatting happily, and it looked like they had a good time this afternoon.
Iwahashi Shinichi was worried that Akamatsu Haruko would have something to do at night, so he asked her if she had any other plans. She thought about it and replied: "I originally wanted to go to the show, but it's okay not to go."
"What good band did I discover this time?" Shinichi Iwahashi was curious.
"A punk band called thebehearts, I heard it's very unique." Akamatsu Haruko hasn't seen it yet.
Iwahashi Shinichi thought for a while, "Would you mind having a few more companions?"
"Of course." Akamatsu Haruko understood.
Iwahashi Shinichi asked the four girls for their opinions, "I'll call the hotel and ask the four of you to go to Ivehoe to watch the show."
This time the opinions were quite unanimous, and it was unanimously approved.
