Music director Wan Feng warmly received the arrival of Zheng Qian's team. This time Wan Feng was responsible for all the processes of Zheng Qian's new album "I am the Champion".
Because of his busy schedule, Zheng Qian did not delay for long on other trivial matters. After chatting for a while, he immediately got into work mode.
The first is the recording of the album songs. Different from the competition version, all songs in the album will be remastered. The entire album has fifteen songs, covering all works from "I Believe" to "The Ordinary Road".
The professional recording studio was already preparing for the continuation. For three consecutive days, Zheng Qian was in the studio recording.
Because there were mature versions for comparison, the recording was very fast. The average recording time for each of the fifteen songs was less than an hour.
During this period, signed singers from Universal Records also continued to come to visit. Although the recording of songs was delayed, I also got to know many well-known Hong Kong singers.
Zheng Qian was well aware of the purpose of these singers' coming.
Nowadays, Zheng Qian's creative ability has stood out in market competitions and proved himself.
In Hong Kong, Zheng Qian's songs such as "Really Love You", "Seventeen Years Old", "Long Road of Life", "Trouble Song" and other songs are still active on the Hong Kong music radio song list even after half a year.
, this is enough to prove Zheng Qian’s strength.
On weekdays, countless singers receive phone invitations, but Ren Xin declined them all.
Zheng Qian’s works are not Chinese cabbage, so how can they be sold casually?
Money is only secondary. The value of songs should not be bound by money. What Zheng Qian cares about is the value of the singers themselves, such as Liu Yihua or Wei Yehong. As long as they ask, Zheng Qian is willing to help even for free.
Because the friendship between each other has exceeded the value of money itself.
But if you haven’t met each other in person and don’t have a close relationship with each other, why would you ask me for help?
Can I help?
Therefore, when faced with invitations from many well-known singers in Hong Kong, Zheng Qian declined them on the pretext of work. In other words, nowadays, even if you have money, it is unlikely that you can buy Zheng Qian's works.
At this time, Zheng Qian's reputation not only did not decline, but actually increased.
Sometimes, people are like this. The easier things are to get, the less they cherish them.
On the contrary, the harder it is to get, the more valuable it is.
After the recording is over, the next step is to shoot the MV.
This time, Universal Music also spent a lot of money and approved 2.5 million in funds for the new album. Although not every song will have a MV recorded, there will be at least about eight or nine songs, with an average of 2.5 million for each song.
The MV cost 300,000 yuan to create.
However, because he had to rush to CCTV to rehearse, Zheng Qian took a plane and temporarily flew back to the mainland after the recording.
Backstage in the studio of the CCTV Building, because it was the last rehearsal, the corridor was full of singers and dancers in costumes preparing for rehearsal, as well as many ethnic minority actors wearing various ethnic costumes.
When Zheng Qian, Ren Xin and others arrived here, they attracted the attention of many people present.
Regardless of whether they knew him or not, many people greeted Zheng Qian enthusiastically: "Teacher Zheng is here!"
"I saw you on the program list earlier, but I haven't seen you yet. I'm really looking forward to seeing you this time!"
"Teacher Zheng, come on!"
"Teacher Zheng, can you help me sign your autograph? I have always been your loyal fan..."
Yingying, Yanyan, chirping, many graceful dancers in performance costumes came forward, looking at Zheng Qian, laughing and joking, saying various autograph requests with a bright smile.
The arranged bodyguard stayed outside and did not follow, but fortunately, filming was strictly prohibited backstage in the studio, so Zheng Qian was still very fast if he was just signing autographs.
After a while, under the guidance of the staff, Zheng Qian and others finally arrived at the lounge.
"Director Zhu said hello and specially made a private room for Teacher Zheng so that you can rest. I will call you when the rehearsal starts," the staff member said with a smile.
"Okay." Zheng Qian nodded.
Director Zhu is Zhu Hong, the director of the CCTV Comprehensive Channel. Although Zheng Qian did not know him, when he came, Zheng Qian heard Wang Chuanjun say that Zhu Hong had a good relationship with the General Political Department Song and Dance Troupe.
Qian, even said hello specially.
Otherwise, let alone the lounge, just because Zheng Qian was absent from the previous rehearsal, he might have been kicked out of the performance list long ago, which would not allow Zheng Qian to be so comfortable.
Of course, this is also because Zheng Qian is the author of "The Soul of the Chinese Army" and "My Motherland". These two performances can be said to be the highlight of this National Day party, not to mention that Zheng Qian himself also has an original song "I Love"
You China".
There are three songs praising the party and the country, and all of them are high-quality songs. Even without Director Zhu’s relationship, the director would never arbitrarily refuse Zheng Qian’s performance.
In the lounge, makeup artist Hao Youfan immediately opened the makeup box he carried as soon as he entered the door and quickly helped Zheng Qian apply makeup.
Stylist Meng You also quickly took out the performance clothes that had been prepared from the suitcase and put them on Zheng Qian.
The performance costume is a black slim-fitting suit. There are some sparkling chips on the surface of the suit, which exudes a misty luster under the refraction of the light, which is extremely eye-catching. On the soles of the feet are a pair of shiny black leather shoes.
This outfit was tailor-made by Lanke House for Zheng Qian's performance. The cuffs, waistband, etc. are all cut very close to the body. It is obviously different from the current bloated suits and coats. It immediately reveals Zheng Qian's well-trained figure.
Come.
Ren Xin and others looked at it and kept nodding: "Perfect!"
Meng You said with a smile: "It's very different from ordinary suits, but the visual impact is very strong. Brother Qian, you have such a unique vision. If you came to our profession as a designer, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to make a living."
, such works can win awards even if they participate in catwalk shows."
Meng You looked polite and fair, but he was very good at flattering others. When he spoke at this time, he immediately praised Zheng Qian to heaven.
Zheng Qian smiled. Although he knew the trend of popular culture in the next twenty years, Zheng Qian was not very interested in the profession of fashion designer. However, Zheng Qian could wear a costume that suited his aesthetics.
Still very satisfied.
At this time, the staff member who had just left knocked on the door and came in, "Teacher Zheng, the director is looking for you. Do you have time now? I will take you there."
As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't help but take a look at Zheng Qian's costume. He has such a figure and long legs. Ouch...
"You just rest in the room, I can go alone."
Zheng Qian said to Ren Xin and others, then stood up and nodded to the staff: "Please lead the way."
The staff immediately took Zheng Qian to the studio.
Director Xiong Hui was directing the rhythm of the rehearsal with a walkie-talkie. When he saw Zheng Qian arriving, he put down the work at hand, looked Zheng Qian up and down, and said with a smile: "Xiao Zheng, how are the preparations?
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Zheng Qian immediately said: "Director Xiong, I am ready and at your disposal at any time."
Xiong Hui nodded: "Okay, you sit aside now, and I will arrange for you to go on stage for rehearsal. By the way, Director Yang Lei from the Variety Show Channel will come later and look for you specifically."
Yang Lei?
Zheng Qian's heart moved.
He has never met this leader of the variety show channel. When he participated in the "Singer" program, he never met this big boss. He said that he would not go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Combined with the rumors from the outside and Wang Chuanjun's secret,
Zheng Qian already vaguely knew Director Yang's intention.
Having said that, it was too embarrassing for a channel director to come and talk to me personally.
Not long after, when Zheng Qian sat upright and watched the rehearsal for a few minutes, he saw director Xiong Hui stand up, shake hands with a fat middle-aged man, and then the two of them walked towards him.
"This is Director Yang, Xiao Zheng, you guys chat, I'll call you after the rehearsal." Xiong Hui said with a smile.
When Yang Lei saw Zheng Qian, he smiled broadly: "Comrade Zheng is young and promising!"
Zheng Qian immediately shook hands with Director Yang: "Thank you!"
The two of them took their seats nearby. Yang Lei watched the rehearsal and said with a smile: "You can also be regarded as a contestant of our Yang San. When you played "Singer", your performance has always been very good, and I have been paying attention. At that time, I
I feel that your future is absolutely limitless, and now it seems that my hunch is still very accurate."
Zheng Qian smiled and said: "You are right, I have always regarded our variety show channel as my mother's home."
When Yang Lei heard this, he immediately felt happy, and he directly explained the purpose of his visit: "This time I came to you not for a small talk, but for an invitation. News has been spread to the outside world, so you must be mentally prepared."
Zheng Qian nodded and said, "Would you like to hear it?"
Yang Lei nodded: "After the end of "Singer", our channel has been planning to launch a national talent show. Of course, our program is different from other entertainment programs that focus on celebrity performances, but in the spirit of 'common people'
The purpose of "Entertaining Yourself" highlights public participation and entertainment, and strives to provide ordinary workers from all walks of life across the country with a stage to sing loudly and express themselves. The name of this program is called "Avenue of Stars"."
He glanced at Zheng Qian and saw that Zheng Qian was smiling, so he continued: "It stands to reason that it should be launched in August or September this year. However, the first reason is because the program "Chinese Idol" was in full swing at that time.
It became popular all over the country and was held in full swing. The timing was not right. The second reason was because we have been waiting for you and wanted to invite you to be a judge for "Avenue of Stars". Many people in our team felt that although you were very powerful, you had little qualifications.
, I am young, and inviting you to be a judge may attract some criticism, but now it seems that we are overthinking it, so today I am here to formally invite you, Xiao Zheng, to sit as a judge for our "Avenue of Stars"
Xi, this program will be launched after the National Day, so you won’t have to wait too long.”
"Why does it have to be me?"
Zheng Qian asked curiously: "I think it is probably the wish of many senior singers to be able to be a judge on "Avenue of Stars"."
Yang Lei smiled and said: "I said, you are a player who has gone out from our Central Three. No matter what results you have achieved outside, you are still a child of Central Three. If we don't praise you, who will we praise? The wealth will not go to outsiders.
Well!"
Zheng Qian pondered, but secretly smiled in his heart.
He felt that apart from these reasons, Director Yang Lei was most likely a stingy man. After talking so much, he never mentioned his salary. What does this mean? I am not Yang Bailao...
Seemingly sensing Zheng Qian's thoughts, Yang Lei coughed: "As for the remuneration, well, our program has a limited budget, so it may be slightly lower than your expectations..."
"How much?" Zheng Qian asked bluntly.
Now is not the time to be tactful, since personal interests are at stake, so of course Zheng Qian must press forward step by step.
Yang Lei coughed: "The remuneration for our show, based on the number of episodes, the remuneration I can give you, Xiao Zheng, is about 100,000 per episode..."
Compared to Zheng Qian's current net worth, this figure is indeed ridiculously low. However, since he doesn't have to perform on stage, he can just sit at the judges' table, drink tea, make a few comments, and has a strong exposure rate. This price is not affordable for most singers.
It's definitely very tempting.
But now the price of Zheng Qian's commercial performance has reached one million. In comparison, CCTV's performance is a bit shabby.
And compared with the tutors of later generations of "The Voice of China" who often cost tens of millions, the gap is even more obvious.
Seeing that Zheng Qian was silent after hearing the pay, Yang Lei sighed, hey, this little Zheng is just playing cards after becoming a celebrity. One hundred thousand an episode is actually not low...
However, he also knew how high Zheng Qian's current appearance fee was, so even though he was a little complaining and awkward in his heart, he could understand Zheng Qian's deep thoughts at this time.
People's time is worth a lot of money.
Finally, Zheng Qian finished thinking and said: "Mr. Yang, this price is actually not high for me, but I can understand the difficulties of our channel. So, in addition to the 100,000 yuan per episode,
I have two more requests..."
"Say it!" Yang Lei nodded.
Zheng Qian said bluntly: "The first requirement: I want to share in the profits from ringtone downloads, concerts, endorsements, etc. of songs sung by students."
Yang Lei's eyes suddenly widened.
What Zheng Qian said, not to mention him as the leader, even the entire program team, actually didn't think that far ahead. The goal of everyone's hard work is to increase the channel's ratings.
When Yang Lei heard about these business opportunities, he was suddenly enlightened and became excited.
"Why didn't I think of that?"
He stood up, clasped his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth: "There is such a business model, Xiao Zheng, you gave me a great idea!"
Zheng Qian looked at Yang Lei with a smile, waiting for him to calm down.
After a while, Yang Lei finished thinking and said: "I can agree to this, but I can't think of that much on my own about the specific revenue sharing. I'll have someone calculate it later and talk to you in detail. No problem, right?"
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"No problem." Zheng Qian smiled.
Yang Lei was in a much happier mood now. He looked at Zheng Qian and became more and more satisfied. This guy is really a business wizard!
He thought that Zheng Qian had a second request, and immediately asked enthusiastically: "Where is your second request?"
"Our company is currently in a period of rapid development and is in urgent need of artists to join us."
Zheng Qian said: "This second request is about the future of the contestants. The program will always end. After the program is over, I wonder how the program team considers the whereabouts of the contestants? Is it like the establishment of Hunan Satellite TV?
A brokerage company, or are there other ways?”
When Yang Lei heard this, he smiled and said: "We don't have the same ambitions as Hunan Satellite TV. We just select grassroots civilians and send them to the national audience. As for the final destination of the contestants, we have also considered it. As long as we get the best results in the program group
We will give them a letter of intent from a major cultural troupe, opera and dance theater and other formal units. As long as their background is clean, they will most likely be specially recruited..."
Zheng Qian was stunned when he heard this.
Isn't this the same as the final treatment for the "Singer" contestants?
I was also recommended to major art troupes by the program team, and finally chose to join the Air Administration Art Troupe.
"As for the final direction of the contestants, I believe that through the training of our program, their popularity will absolutely explode. You must know that popular contestants have the opportunity to participate in the Spring Festival Gala. We have opened a delivery channel with the Spring Festival Gala program team
, so I am not worried about their future life, there must be many companies willing to sign them..."
When he said this, Yang Lei suddenly woke up, looked at Zheng Qian, and said in surprise: "Do you want to cut off the Hu in advance?"
Zheng Qian smiled and said: "Our company is also very strong, so my second request is to have the right to sign players in advance..."
Yang Lei couldn’t laugh or cry, did you regard "Avenue of Stars" as a talent extraction machine?
But in the end, after careful consideration, Yang Lei agreed.
However, there is a requirement attached to it, the player must be willing to do so.