naruto-story Chapter 407 It's Hard Not to Be Popular
Chapter 407 It's Hard Not to Be Popular
Chapter 407 It's Hard Not to Be Popular
"Brother Hu, you flatter me too much. I was just doing my part."
Lin Yourong spoke with a gentle smile, subconsciously placing her hand on Yu Huan's thigh:
"As for whether it will become a big hit, I dare not hope for it. It depends on the audience's preferences. Let nature take its course. The important thing is that we all gain something from this process."
The voice just fell.
Just as her fingers touched the rough fabric of the jeans, a thought flashed through her mind like lightning, and she instantly realized that this wasn't her home, and that there were other people present—
His movements suddenly froze, and then he quickly and quietly withdrew his hand.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly glanced at Hu Jiyan.
Fortunately, the other person happened to turn their head to look at Yu Huan and didn't notice her little action.
She immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing Lin Yourong's words, Hu Jiyan couldn't help but ponder inwardly.
Wang Jingru usually dealt with them, while Lin Su remained remarkably quiet and reserved.
True talent is often hidden; I never expected Lin Su to speak so tactfully.
Hu Jiyan said with a smile, "Lin Su, you have a really good attitude. But with your voice and vocal skills, plus Xiao Yu's excellent composition, the two complement each other perfectly. I have full confidence in this song; it's hard for it not to be a hit."
The words paused.
He added with a slightly serious expression, "I'm not just being polite. I've been paying attention to ancient-style songs in the music market recently. A high-quality work like 'Red Silk' is truly ingenious in its composition, arrangement, and overall theme. Its novelty is simply amazing. The potential of 'Red Silk' is absolutely limitless."
Yu Huan smiled brightly and chimed in, "Brother Hu, that's such a high compliment!"
"No, no, no, it's not high at all!" Hu Jiyan quickly waved his hand, still wearing that warm smile on his face. "By the way, Xiao Yu, where do you get your creative inspiration from? Every song you create brings surprises, it really makes people curious."
Yu Huan knew that in today's Chinese music scene, many widely sung hits often have melodies that originate from abroad.
They either plagiarize classic foreign melodies, make slight modifications, and then release them openly.
Either they do cover versions or adaptations.
Some even simply copy the song first and then rush to buy tickets after it becomes popular.
His ability to produce six high-quality songs at once, along with his composing and demo production skills, is truly remarkable and a testament to his versatility in the music industry.
It's worth noting that Jay Chou, a musical genius, excels only in composing; he's somewhat lacking in songwriting.
For example, Jay Chou's line, "If you still want to lean on the pecs I've been working on, then you'd better have the guts to do it..." is really popular and has been talked about by many fans.
Yu Huan sat up slightly, a smile playing on her lips, and said without hesitation:
"Actually, inspiration often comes from the little things in life. Sometimes it's a book, a movie, or sometimes it might just be a scene on the street that suddenly touches a certain point in your heart, and then inspiration comes."
"Art originates from life!"
Hearing Yu Huan's repetitive remarks, Hu Jiyan nodded thoughtfully, seemingly agreeing with them.
He said repeatedly:
"For example, the background of the creation of 'The Wind on the Way Home' was during the evacuation of Chinese citizens from North Africa. You were still in college at the time, and you were able to draw inspiration from it to create such a wonderful song. It's truly admirable. For the past few days, the melody of this song has been playing in my head all night long. Xiao Yu, I believe that your path in music creation will definitely become wider and wider!"
Yu Huan coughed lightly, seemingly a little embarrassed, and said:
"Brother Hu, you flatter me. I just happened to see the news report, and those scenes were so touching. When I saw my compatriots encountering difficulties in a foreign land, and the motherland extending a helping hand without hesitation, a sense of national pride welled up in my heart, and that's when I came up with a short melody and lyrics. I only recently finished it, and I didn't expect to receive such high praise from Brother Hu."
Hu Jiyan laughed and said, "By the way, Xiao Yu, your lyrics are really profound, especially the ancient poem you adapted in 'Red Cliff,' 'Though lowly in rank, I dare not forget my duty to the country,' which immediately elevates the whole song. How did you come up with that?"
Yu Huan pondered for a moment and slowly said, "I think that in that specific context, this line of poetry best expresses the protagonist's state of mind and emotions. Although actors are in a humble position, they always have a sincere love for their country. When the country faces danger, they fight and protect it in their own way. This line of poetry perfectly matches this spirit, so I used it in the lyrics."
Hu Jiyan looked at Yu Huan with admiration and said, "Little Yu, your literary cultivation is truly profound. I think this is what good musical works should be like. Not only are the melodies moving, but the lyrics also bring people to think and gain insights. You should create more good works like this in the future so that we can also enjoy them!"
His heartfelt and enthusiastic praise made Yu Huan feel a little embarrassed.
Yu Huan coughed lightly, took out a shiny silver USB drive from his pocket and handed it to Hu Jiyan, changing the subject by saying, "Brother Hu, this is the demo of 'The Wind on the Way Home'."
Upon seeing this, Hu Jiyan immediately smiled with delight.
He said with a smile, "I was just about to ask you about the arrangement progress of 'The Wind on the Way Home,' and I didn't expect you to bring it here!"
He reached out and carefully took the USB drive, as if afraid of dropping it. His eyes were full of anticipation as he continued, "Xiao Yu, you're really fast! I can't wait to hear the demo of this song."
Yu Huan said with a smile, "Brother Hu, you can listen anytime you want. We also look forward to your opinion. Just do as you please and don't worry about us."
"Alright, you two sit down for a bit. I'll just enjoy the demo of 'The Wind on the Way Home' first. We can talk about our thoughts later."
As Hu Jiyan spoke, he stood up decisively, turned around, and walked to the control panel to sit down.
He plugged the USB drive into the console's port, instinctively picked up the headphones, but after a moment's thought, he put them down and chose to play them out loud.
Hu Jiyan operated the equipment skillfully.
Although the intro was not mixed or post-processed, and the electronic instruments lacked liveliness, the piano sound slowly rose from the monitor speakers, and the entire recording studio was immediately filled with an ethereal atmosphere.
Hu Jiyan closed his eyes slightly, listening intently with a focused expression on his face.
As the song progressed, when Lin Yourong began humming, her clear and moving voice instantly captivated his ears.
His fingers tapped lightly on the console table in rhythm, each tap perfectly timed.
As the song enters the chorus, the progressive rhythm gradually intensifies, and the entire recording studio seems to be enveloped in a grand atmosphere.
Hu Jiyan suddenly opened his eyes and nodded repeatedly in sync with the powerful drumbeats. As a composer of melody music, his eyes were filled with admiration and amazement.
The arrangement of this song is absolutely brilliant!
Breaking away from the established framework of traditional patriotic songs, coupled with Lin Su's pop singing style, gave him a refreshing feeling.
It feels especially suitable for young people to listen to and sing along to?
The song "The Wind on the Way Home" combines a grand narrative with trendy elements of pop music, making it very suitable for young people's tastes.
Hu Jiyan was completely immersed in the music and got really into it. He leaned forward slightly and moved to the rhythm of the drumbeats.
During the climax of the chorus, although the vocals are just humming, one can clearly feel the power and emotion conveyed.
Five minutes seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.
When the music ended, Hu Jiyan sat quietly in his chair, seemingly still savoring the experience, like a pensive statue.
It took me a while to come to my senses.
He turned to look at Yu Huan and Lin Yourong, praising them repeatedly:
"This song is really amazing! It's just a demo and it's already so captivating. If it were to be properly edited, it would definitely become a classic."
"Lin Su, your vocal qualities and emotional expression are both outstanding!"
"Xiao Yu, your arrangement and instrumentation are impeccable. You've handled every detail perfectly. Although you're not formally trained, you've demonstrated an extremely high level of professionalism. I can't wait to see how it turns out after it's finished."
Yu Huan smiled and said, "Brother Hu, what you said really gives us a lot of confidence."
Hu Jiyan waved his hand with a smile: "Haha, this is just a discussion among everyone. By the way, Xiao Yu, what are your thoughts on the post-production of this song 'The Wind on the Way Home'? For example, in terms of mixing, do you have a preferred style?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan pondered for a moment.
He couldn't answer any of the technical terms either. Since Hu Jiyan had already said he was "not from a professional background," he simply gave a vague answer:
"Brother Hu, I think we can maintain a grand and transparent style in the mixing, so that each instrument and sound can be clearly presented, but also blended in a harmonious way. Just like the evacuation scene we want to present, there are individual stories as well as a grand overall picture."
Hu Jiyan stroked his mustache and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he said knowingly, "Well, in the mastering process, we also need to pay attention to the overall dynamic range. We can't compress it too much, lest we lose the sense of emotional ups and downs."
talking.
He suddenly paused, his eyes behind his black-rimmed glasses fixed on Yu Huan, and clapped his hands in praise, saying:
"Fantastic! I had already read the lyrics and music before, and I thought this song 'The Wind on the Way Home' was of very high quality. With your arrangement and instrumentation, I think it will be another hit! Xiao Yu, your creative talent is truly amazing! The music market today desperately needs works like this—deep, emotional, and innovative. This is the kind of music that can truly touch people's hearts."
Yu Huan was touched by Hu Jiyan's enthusiasm.
He nodded slightly and said, "Brother Hu, we also hope to let more people feel the importance of patriotism."
That's what he said, but in his heart he thought, once these three songs are released, there probably won't be any pop singer more "national team" than his wife...
Hu Jiyan became more and more excited as he spoke. He stood up, walked to the coffee table, and looked intently at Yu Huan and Lin Yourong:
"Xiao Yu, once these three songs of yours are released, they will definitely cause a sensation. Lin Su's performance combined with your composition is simply unbeatable."
With her husband receiving such generous praise, Lin Yourong's smile, hidden beneath her mask, was harder to suppress than an AK.
With a slight smile in her voice, she said, "Brother Hu, you flatter us. Actually, we still have a lot to learn and improve upon. We are truly honored and encouraged that these three songs have received such high praise from you."
Hu Jiyan nodded, but asked curiously, "Lin Su, when are you planning to record the vocals for the song 'The Wind on the Way Home'?"
After a moment's thought, Lin Yourong said, "Why don't we record it together with 'Red Actress' this afternoon?"
"Although the pronunciation and singing style of this song may not require as much repeated scrutiny and polishing as 'Red-Clad Ladies'," Hu Jiyan paused, a friendly smile on his face, and joked, "I heard from Wang Jingru that you just set up your studio and are a bit short on funds, so you're only releasing songs and not making music videos. Lin Su, you're not trying to speed things up to save on studio time fees, are you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong nodded without hesitation and with a graceful demeanor.
Hu Jiyan was caught off guard by this.
I thought Lin Su would say something like "You're in good shape" or "Strike while the iron is hot"...
But I never expected her to be so honest and straightforward...
Between the lightning and flint.
Hu Jiyan laughed heartily and quickly said, "Just kidding. I know that even if your studio is short of funds, you wouldn't skimp on studio time fees. You must want to record it as soon as possible so that it can be released to the market sooner."
Lin Yourong smiled and said, "We also want to use our limited funds wisely. The most important thing is to improve the quality of the songs so that listeners can hear the best works. Otherwise, we wouldn't have come here."
Recording studios typically charge by the hour, and there is no fixed standard.
Even just recording dry audio in a regular recording studio costs several hundred yuan or more, and it's not uncommon for a slightly more advanced studio to cost over a thousand yuan per hour.
Not to mention that musicians of Hu Jiyan's caliber personally recorded the music, and with top-of-the-line equipment, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the most prestigious recording studio.
Of course, poorly made pop songs are recorded quickly. If a professional singer is very familiar with the song, they can probably finish recording in less than an hour.
However, Lin Yourong had already meticulously crafted and polished every word and melody in "Red-Clad Singer" at home. After arriving at the recording studio, she repeatedly recorded and listened to both the verses and choruses until she was satisfied.
This takes a considerable amount of time.
However, when recording the vocals for the demo of "The Wind on the Way Home" last night, with Yu Huan's guidance, she was confident that she could keep the recording time to around one hour without sacrificing quality.
(End of this chapter)