As soon as he heard the four words theme song, the theme song "Unforgettable Tonight" that appeared in previous Spring Festival Galas instantly sounded in Li Qing's mind.
The divine song "Unforgettable Tonight", which has dominated the Spring Festival Gala for thirty years, can be said to have conquered generations of audiences with its easy-to-understand lyrics and euphemistic and beautiful melody.
But Meng Kaihui's next words made Li Qing change his mind.
Meng Kaihui said: "Because of this year's severe flood disaster, the theme of this year's Spring Festival Gala is to demonstrate the unity of the military and civilians in fighting floods. However, the Spring Festival Gala is a party for Chinese people all over the world. It is true that these sad things are always mentioned during the lively New Year.
No, the two songs you wrote, "For Whom" and "Stay Together", can actually point out the theme of this year's Spring Festival Gala..."
"What do you mean?"
Li Qing was a little confused. Director Meng's idea was really euphemistic and implicit. After saying so much, he didn't understand what the other party wanted.
Meng Kaihui said to herself: "There is actually a set of skits in this year's Spring Festival Gala that are very good, but when the plot of the skits is at its most exciting, it makes people unable to reach that emotional point. My point is very simple, I just want you to follow
It is best to create a song that matches the storyline of this set of sketches, and it is best to resonate with the audience."
Li Qing secretly cursed in his heart, is this called a theme song?
Isn’t this about making a song tailor-made for the skit?
Li Qing is a little reluctant. His songs are not just cabbage on the market. They are clearly priced when they are released outside.
Although the Spring Festival Gala is indeed a stage that he is very willing to be on, he is not a little fat sheep left to be slaughtered.
Meng Kaihui glanced at him, noticed the resistance in Li Qing's heart, and said with a smile: "If you can write it down, just think that I owe you a favor."
Li Qing was a little surprised. The Spring Festival Gala director's favor was no joke. Although Meng Kaihui had only hosted one session, it might be her turn to take over next year, the year after that, or the year after that?
"You like this sketch so much? Can I ask which old artist participated in it?"
Li Qing asked with a smile. He was very strange in his heart. As the director of the Spring Festival Gala, it was rare for Meng Kaihui to ask for a theme song for a sketch. Could it be that the producer or actor of this sketch had something to do with Director Meng?
A first-level relationship?
"He's either an old artist or a new artist. His works are quite good." Meng Kaihui said with a smile.
When Li Qing heard this, he felt certain in his heart. If a newcomer can attend the Spring Festival Gala and get special favor from the director, he is definitely a well-connected person.
However, after he witnessed the performance of the entire sketch, Li Qing was a little shaken by his idea.
This sketch is called "Dad, Wait for Me".
The actor is indeed a newcomer, his name is Chang Jian.
Chang Jian's appearance, height, qualifications, etc. are completely ordinary and could not be more ordinary. He is in his early thirties and will definitely not attract attention if he is thrown into a crowd.
But the key is that his acting skills are attentive.
According to the words of several old artists, this Chang Jian is the Li Qing of the sketch world. He has great potential. He may become a master of the sketch world in ten years' time and take the leading role in the Spring Festival Gala.
Li Qing also strongly agrees with this point of view.
Because the skit performed by Chang Jian really touched him deeply.
"Dad, Wait for Me" tells the story of a wanderer who is studying abroad and returns home.
Youzi comes from a single-parent family. His mother passed away due to a serious illness when he was very young. This has developed a rebellious character in Youzi since he was a child. He disobeys his father and often makes the elderly angry with his harsh words. This is just a common occurrence.
Even when he grew up and started working, he rarely went home.
In order to allow his son to go home for the New Year, the father came up with a crooked trick. He lied that he was seriously ill and was about to die. His biggest wish before his death was to see his son.
Relatives and friends passed the news to the wanderer.
After receiving the news, Youzi recalled the scenes that happened with his father when he was a child. Endless regret arose in his heart, and he hurried home all the way.
During this journey, whenever I saw scenes of family reunions, Youzi couldn't help but shed tears, and kept thinking silently in my heart that Dad is waiting for me...
During the rehearsal, this sketch brought tears to many onlookers.
And even director Meng Kaihui, who has seen it several times, when watching this set of sketches, her eyes would turn slightly red every time Chang Jian performed to the depths of emotion.
When he saw the reactions of these people, Li Qing seemed to suddenly understand, and even a light flashed in his mind.
The moment he finished watching the skit, he picked up a pen and paper and started scribbling in the corner.
Many people saw this scene. Even Meng Kaihui and Chang Jian noticed this scene and secretly said they were surprised.
Li Qing's creative ability has long been heard, but this kind of cheating on the spot seems a bit too powerful.
Soon, in less than ten minutes, Li Qing handed a song to Meng Kaihui.
Meng Kaihui doesn't understand music composition, but Chang Jian does.
In addition to drama performances, he was also involved in music, so after receiving the lyrics book, he started to look down at it.
This song is called "Go Home Often".
The content of the lyrics alone made Chang Jian unable to help but admire it secretly.
The atmosphere of the whole song fits very well with the skit.
However, the content of the entire song seems to be a little off, completely different from the content of the skit "Dad, Wait for Me"...
At this time, at the request of everyone, Li Qing began to sing the song "Go Home Often" a cappella softly in front of a group of people.
"Find some free time, find some time
Take the children with you and go home often to see them
Bring a smile, bring wishes
Accompany your lover and go home often
Mom prepared some nagging
Dad prepared a table of good food
Talk to your mother about the troubles in life
Talk to dad about work matters."
When Li Qing quietly finished singing a song, bursts of applause erupted from the audience.
"Director Meng, this is indeed a rare and excellent song. Although its melody and rhythm are very simple, and the musical span is not large, the sincerity in it fully contains the care for the elderly." Chang Chang
Jian said with a smile.
Meng Kaihui praised: "Yes, it is really a good song. I feel very emotional when I listen to it. Li Qing, your talent is truly well-deserved!"
Others also happily echoed: "Come home often and look at these five words. These five words are simply the finishing touch. Every son or daughter who is running around and working hard will probably arouse a strong emotional resonance after hearing this song.