After listening to Mo Jianwen’s introduction, Feng Huan took the initiative to ask:
"Director Mo, may I know your criteria for selecting singers?"
Mo Jianwen heard Feng Huan's words and replied calmly:
"Teacher Feng Huan, I know what you are worried about."
"You can rest assured that although these singers do not meet the standards of singers, they have been strictly screened by us."
"It still has a certain strength."
"Although I can't guarantee that I can sing the teachers' songs well, I won't fail to sing them."
"And after our evaluation, the strength of each player is not very different. It is relatively fair."
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After Feng Huan heard Mo Jianwen's words, he nodded and said nothing.
"Well, four teachers, our singers are now ready to perform."
"How about asking everyone to inspect the goods together?"
Mo Jianwen made an invitation.
After listening to each other's words, the four groups present, including Xu Ji, had no doubts.
Mo Jianwen breathed a sigh of relief after seeing everyone stand up.
He was afraid that everyone would give up on these lyrics and music and not record them.
If that's the case, Mo Jianwen really can't do anything about it.
Although some preliminary plans have been prepared, this is the best result at this time.
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In the stage waiting area of the recording venue, Kong Cheng was taking deep breaths.
He cherishes this opportunity very much, just like when the program team found him to participate in the show, in order to prove himself, he could sing continuously for half an hour.
He is very aware of the popularity of the current program "I Am a Songwriter", and he also knows that if he can get the favor of the songwriters in it, he will probably be able to get ahead.
At least I no longer have to hang out in various bars as a resident singer.
Not only was Kong Cheng very nervous, the other singers were not much better either.
You must know that there are seven people who will perform on stage, but in the end only four people will be chosen as songwriters.
Before this time, more singers were eliminated through screening.
Compared with some other talent shows, this show really has a great chance of making these amateurs soar to the sky.
After all, you have to know that as long as you are selected, you will most likely have a song with lyrics and music tailor-made for you.
Even if the only one who is not a songwriter is Xu, there are still so many people vying for the songs he wrote.
In stark contrast to the others, one of the male singers looks more handsome.
Compared with Kong Cheng, who was extremely nervous, he was much more calm.
The whole person looks very confident.
Kong Cheng does know this person, Feng Zhenghao. He is an Internet celebrity singer and quite famous.
It has more than one million fans on Weibo.
And in comparison, the other person's appearance is more like a natural fit for the stage.
Young and handsome.
It's not like Kong Cheng, who is not handsome to begin with, but has been beaten by life and looks much older than his real age.
Such a stark contrast made Kong Cheng inevitably feel a little ashamed of himself.
"Singers get ready!"
"The first one to appear is Feng Zhenghao!"
At this moment, the appearance of the staff interrupted Kong Cheng's thoughts.
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There are more than four singers?
Xu Ji was a little surprised when he heard the introduction, but he quickly understood.
This can be considered a good thing, at least for the four songwriters, they have a wider range of choices.
"Folk ballad?"
At this time, Feng Huan, who was sitting in the audience, couldn't help but frown.
When the first singer came on the stage, he thought that each singer was good at different songs and genres.
But after three consecutive singers finished their performances, not only Feng Huan, but also Xu Ji and others reacted.
This is definitely not a coincidence.
The singers arranged by the program team for this episode are not only unknown amateurs, but also folk singers.
"It's really fair."
Bian Ruxuan said with a wry smile.
She herself has never written a ballad-style song, so she has encountered a field that she is not good at.
Feng Huan and Bian Ruxuan both looked at Zongge and Yan Fen.
After Zongge found out, he spread his hands helplessly.
Among the three groups of songwriters, the Zonge couple are the only ones who have written folk-style songs.
And he also wrote more than one song.
The kind with high quality and popularity.
Feng Huan secretly looked at Xu Ji, only to find that he still had a very calm expression.
Feng Huan couldn't help but pout.
This kid can still pretend to be better than me when he was younger.
He has heard all of Xu Ji's songs. Logically speaking, ballads don't seem to be a field that Xu Ji is familiar with.
Moreover, the songs Xu Ji wrote before were all for Sha Yetong, and they were basically songs suitable for female singers. The singers in this issue are all male singers.
Xu Ji didn’t panic at all?
At this time, Feng Huan only thought that Xu Ji was trying to save face.
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"All seven of our singers have finished their performances."
"Then take a ten-minute break and ask the four teachers to think carefully before making their own choices."
The host spoke on the stage according to the procedure.
Backstage among the players, Feng Zhenghao was full of confidence.
Although his singing skills are about the same as others, he wins in terms of appearance.
And when the host introduced him just now, he also mentioned that he has millions of fans on Weibo.
At this time, he already felt that he would definitely be the best choice for several songwriters.
Of course, he knows that the order of selection this time is based on the rankings of the previous period.
If nothing else, Xu Ji should be the first songwriter to be chosen.
But Feng Zhenghao didn’t particularly want Xu Ji to choose him.
Although Xu Ji’s ability to write songs is not weak, he is just a newcomer.
The other three are songwriters and songwriters, all of whom have their own studios and represent the three largest companies in the entertainment industry.
Feng Zhenghao would like to sign with the three major players, which will be more beneficial to his future development.
But if Xu Ji insists on choosing him, there is nothing he can do.
Compared with Feng Zhenghao, who has already begun to analyze who he hopes to choose him, Kong Cheng on the other side already feels that he has been eliminated.
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Compared with others, he obviously can't let go on stage.
And his special voice is also the biggest problem.
He participated in the first draft before, and was rejected directly during the audition because of this.
This time I feel like I have to go the same old way again.
"Singers, please come on stage!"
Hearing the voices of the staff, the seven singers walked onto the stage neatly.
At this time, the host opened his mouth and said:
"Based on our rankings from last issue."
"Teacher Xu Ji's team received 95 votes from the media review, plus an additional 30 votes for the top audience support rate, for a total of 125 votes, ranking first."
"The team of teachers Xu Huan and Fan Ruxin received 91 votes from the media review, plus an additional 20 votes for the second-highest audience support, for a total of 111 votes, ranking second."
"Teacher Bian Ruxuan's team received 91 votes from the media review, plus an additional 10 votes for the third-highest audience support, for a total of 101 votes, ranking third."
"The team of teachers Zongge and Yan Fen received 89 votes in the media review. There were no additional votes in the audience support rate. The total number was 89 votes, ranking fourth."
"Teacher Xu Ji's group has the right to choose singers to work with."
Feng Zhenghao on the stage was praying in his heart that Xu Ji would not choose him.
Xu Ji picked up the microphone and said calmly: "No. 3, Kong Cheng."
When they heard Xu Ji's words, many people present were stunned.
Even Xu Huan looked at Xu Ji in surprise.
According to his guess, Xu Ji will probably choose singer No. 1 or No. 5.
At least if it were him, he would choose this way.
The singer Feng Zhenghao who appeared on the 1st stage was chosen largely because he was good-looking and had a fan base.
Yes, these two reasons that seem to have nothing to do with music are the reasons why Feng Huan chose the other party.
After all, according to what Mo Jianwen said before, if you choose a singer, you basically sign a contract with that person.
Feng Huan's own studio also has many signed singers. As the boss, his first consideration is naturally the value brought by the singers.
The outer skin is often popular.
Compared with other players, Feng Zhenghao is indeed easier to praise.
As for No. 5, it’s because this person’s voice condition is just right for a song in Feng Huan’s music library.
It wouldn’t be a big problem to change it into a folk song with a slight adaptation.
But the last thing he expected was that Xu Ji would choose this singer named Kong Cheng.
Kong Cheng's appearance is unattractive, and his hoarse voice is a very troublesome thing in Xu Huan's opinion.
There are characteristics, but it is not easy to write a song that suits the other person.
Zongge on the other side had a look of pity.
He originally thought that as the last candidate in his group, he should be able to select Kong Cheng.
Unexpectedly, Xu Ji also took a fancy to it.
As the only one among the three great songwriters and songwriters who has written folk-style songs, he knows very well that a voice like Kong Cheng's, hoarse and with a sense of storytelling, is the most suitable for singing folk songs.
And he also happens to have the right inventory for the other party.
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When Kong Cheng heard that Xu Ji had chosen him as the first one, he couldn't believe it. After being stunned for a while, he excitedly bowed to Xu Ji to thank him.
When Feng Zhenghao heard that Xu Ji didn't choose him, he felt lucky, but at the same time he couldn't help but feel that Xu Ji had no vision.
In the end, the four songwriters all chose singers to collaborate with.
The recording of the first half of the second phase is now here.
The follow-up work requires communication and cooperation between the songwriter and the singer themselves.
In the second half of the recording, the four singers appeared again to sing the songs of the songwriters.
Kong Cheng left with Xu Ji.
"You don't have to be so formal."
Xu Ji noticed that Kong Cheng had been tensing up and couldn't help but say.
"Actually, your voice is really suitable for singing ballads."
After hearing Xu Ji's words, Kong Cheng said in disbelief:
"Really, Teacher Xu?"
Xu Ji nodded.
"Otherwise why would I choose you?"
"You come back to Chengdu with me during this period. Then I will give you the song and practice it several times."
"Is it okay?"
Kong Cheng nodded quickly.
"No problem!"
"I will work hard!"
In this industry, only singers who have been working hard at the bottom know that opportunities are hard-won, so they cherish them very much.
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Time is about to enter August, and the launch time of "Mountains and Seas" is also getting closer.
At the same time, Xu Ji now knows that Xia Yunjie's tribute drama has been completed, and it will be broadcast in August just like him.
Speaking of which, originally not many people paid attention to the gift drama.
But this year, many netizens know the news.
Because not long ago, there was a lot of discussion about whether Xu Ji is qualified to direct a gift drama.
In addition, Xu Jihe is different from other directors who are famous for their works but not well-known.
Because of his status as a songwriter, he often appeared in "Original Good Songs", and later he even attended the Spring Festival Gala with Sha Yetong.
Therefore, the attention itself is not low.
It is rare because of the popularity the director brings to the gift drama.
After "Legend of Sword and Fairy One" was aired, the grand scene of countless netizens clamoring to send blades to Xu Ji is enough to prove it.
So when they heard the news that Xu Ji was going to film a gift drama, many netizens were still looking forward to it.
Of course, in the final analysis, it is difficult to generate much interest in gift dramas.
Even if Xu Ji comes to film, the most he can do is pay attention to the news. Most people don’t really plan to watch it after it’s broadcast.
Even if it's a tribute drama produced by Xu Ji, many people think it's nothing unusual, it's pretty much the same.
Especially today's young people, they actually hate the feeling of being preached to by others.
Coupled with the boring subject matter and plot, this has led to the audience of gift dramas being relatively older for many years.
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Penguin Video headquarters is currently holding a high-level meeting.
Xu Sheng said in an orderly manner while looking at the memo on his computer:
"For these new dramas to be aired in August, relevant publicity and promotion must be in place."
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"It seems like the official tribute drama will be aired in August, right?"
"Feihong, please contact them when the time comes, and then, as before, communicate with other platforms and unify the launch time."
Bi Feihong nodded and agreed.
At this time, a senior executive took the initiative and asked:
"Mr. Xu, I heard that this tribute drama seems to be directed by Xu Ji?"
"Xu Ji's previous two dramas were both hits. Should we get the exclusive rights to broadcast his gift drama this time?"
"And the popularity of gift dramas seems to be quite high recently!"
This person had just finished speaking, but he found that many people at the scene looked at him a little wrong.
Like looking at a fool?
Even Wen Hao, who had always had a good impression of Xu Ji and had taken the initiative to go to Rongcheng to talk to Xu Ji about the copyright for the second part of Sword of Immortality, also shut up and said nothing.
Xu Sheng just pretended not to hear and said calmly:
"If everyone has nothing to do, we will continue our meeting here today."
"Let's go and do our own thing. Let's break up the meeting."
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This person was transferred from another Penguin company.
At this time, I also didn’t understand what I said wrong.
When he came out of the conference room, he quietly ran to Wen Hao and asked:
"Mr. Wen, why did Mr. Xu pretend not to hear just now?"
Wen Hao felt a little headache when he saw that this man with a hard head had found him.
But he still advised him:
"For this gift drama project, just follow the previous process and buy the broadcast rights."
"Don't make mistakes."
Hearing Wen Hao's words, he still couldn't understand it.
"Mr. Wen, didn't I hear that you have always wanted to cooperate with Xu Ji?"
"Why did you suddenly change your attitude this time?"
Wen Hao shook his head.
"If it were other dramas, as long as Xu Ji was the director, I would strongly agree to buy the rights."
"But this is a tribute drama..."
——"What happened to the gift drama?"
Seeing that this man was destined to ask the truth, Wen Hao sighed and explained:
"Let me tell you this."
"Do you know what the Penguin video was like three years ago?"
Hearing Wen Hao's words, the senior executive frowned and then began to reminisce.
"Three years ago..."
"I remember reading some relevant information. Three years ago, our Penguin Video seemed to be developing quite well, right?"
"What's going on?"
Wen Hao smiled and replied: "It's not that it's pretty good, it's that it crushes its peers!"
"Three years ago, our Penguin Video released five hit dramas in one year! Two hit variety shows."
"In one year, the number of paying members increased by nearly 40 million."
"Almost every copyright we bought that year made huge profits!"
The senior management nodded after hearing Wen Hao's words, but still didn't understand what this had to do with what he just said.
"I said, almost."
"We all lost money on five dramas that year."
Having said this, Wen Hao paused for a moment, then continued with a smile:
"Among the five dramas that lost money, three were gift dramas."
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As Wen Hao said, gift dramas are more like tasks that must be completed for each platform.
It actually doesn’t matter if they don’t buy the copyright, but for the sake of their official relationship, video platforms will still spend this money.
Anyway, we all have a tacit agreement to buy the broadcast rights together, and even if we lose money, we won’t lose much.
Just think of it as filling the film and television library of your own platform.
Even according to Wen Hao, who is very optimistic about Xu Ji, the gift drama is destined not to be watched by too many people.
It won’t change much if Xu Ji comes to shoot.
In the final analysis, Penguin Video is a profit-oriented company, and the number of views and the growth of paid members are everything.
Of course, almost all peers on the video platform think so.
Why do I say almost, because there are indeed people who think differently.
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At the G station headquarters in Shanghai, Chi Jiang was using his computer to browse news on Weibo in his office.
The content is the discussion among netizens about Xu Ji’s gift drama.
"Mr. Chi, the ticket has been purchased."
Chi Jiang nodded.
"Mr. Chi, do you really want to go?"
The speaker is the current vice president of the film and television department of G station.
Today's film and television department has undergone a complete overhaul. Compared with before, Chi Jiang has absolute control.
Of course, he is not the kind of person who likes dictatorship, as long as it doesn't happen again like before where the subordinates united to try to evade him.
He will also delegate power.
"Go, why not go?"
The vice president was still a little hesitant after hearing Chi Jiang's words.
"But..."
Chi Jiang smiled and said:
"I know that everyone in the industry is not optimistic about gift dramas."
"Even Xu Ji, they feel that the broadcast volume and popularity of the gift drama will only lose money."
"But this is our opportunity."
"This person Xu Ji..."
Chi Jiang hesitated for a while, and then gave his own evaluation:
"It's a monster!"
"I think whatever he shoots can be popular."
"Even if it is a tribute drama, as long as it is produced by Xu Ji, our G station will get the exclusive broadcast rights!
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"The person in charge of the film and television department of Station G?"
Duan Shengyu felt a little strange when he heard his assistant's words.
Compared with other video platforms, his contact with G station is not that much.
After all, the film and television layout of G station has not yet been developed, and the number of new dramas submitted for review every quarter is pitiful.
"Let him in."
After Duan Shengyu thought about it, he still planned to meet the other party.
This was the first time Chi Jiang met Duan Shengyu.
As one of the official representatives, Chi Jiang still seemed very respectful after meeting.
After the two greeted each other, Duan Shengyu asked:
"Mr. Chi is here this time, I wonder why?"
"But let's make it clear first that I don't want to open a back door or anything like that here."
"Gifts and so on are not required."
Of course Chi Jiang didn't come here for this. He didn't talk in circles and said directly:
"Mr. Duan, our station G wants the exclusive rights to broadcast the tribute drama directed by Xu Ji!"
Duan Shengyu was obviously stunned after hearing what the other party said.
"Exclusive broadcast rights?"
He hasn't heard this word for a long time.
Because for official film and television projects, whether they are tribute dramas or others, the copyrights are sold to several video platforms together.
Selling exclusive broadcast rights is rare.
"Yes, exclusive broadcast!"
"As for copyright fees, we are willing to give the official a satisfactory price."
Chi Jiang gritted his teeth and said.
Duan Shengyu asked in confusion:
"Can you actually buy simulcast rights together on your G station?"
"In this case, the price is actually not expensive."
Chi Jiang shook his head firmly, as if he was determined!
Duan Shengyu hesitated. He actually didn't care whether it was a solo broadcast or a simulcast.
It is best for the gift drama to be simulcast, so that more viewers can watch it.
But he actually knows very well that every time a gift drama sells the copyright, platforms like Penguin and Kiwi are reluctant to do so.
I feel like my money is wasted.
As one of the few people who has watched the entire drama "Mountains and Seas", he knows very well how excellent this tribute drama is.
But in fact, even so, he couldn't tell whether the show would be popular with the audience.
But since g station has such courage, what if we sell it to it?
If it becomes popular by then, that will be just right.
Lest these platforms look like they are at a loss every time they sell official film and television rights.
"Mr. Chi."
"Xu Ji's "Love of Mountains and Seas" will be broadcast exclusively on your G station."
"The copyright fee will be the normal fee, no..."
"I'll give you a 20% discount."
Chi Jiang was stunned for a moment, obviously he didn't expect it to go so smoothly.
"By the way, in addition to Xu Ji, we also have several other tribute dramas..."
After hearing Duan Shengyu's words, Chi Jiang quickly refused:
"Mr. Duan, our budget is only enough for one movie..."
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In Chengdu at this time, Xu Ji was supervising Kong Cheng's singing practice in addition to following up with Pang Er on the post-production of "The Beginning" every day.
I have to say that Mo Jianwen didn’t lie, and Kong Cheng’s singing skills are still very good.
Kong Cheng's voice is indeed suitable for the song given by Xu Ji. In just a few days, it has already achieved results that satisfy Xu Ji.
At this time, the gratitude towards Xu Ji also changed from the previous gratitude to the current worship.
He also sings folk songs and writes his own songs.
Unexpectedly, Xu Ji could actually compose folk-style songs, and the taste was much more orthodox than he imagined.
Kong Cheng liked the song Xu Ji wrote for him very much, and he thought it sounded very good.
In fact, he is not sure whether the song Xu Ji wrote for himself can beat the other three songwriters.