"This is so unexpected."
It took Minoru Funaki a long time to gradually recover from the shock.
“I can completely understand, after all, what I sang before was basically lyrical guava.”
Fang Yan smiled, guava is a very typical genre that has always been popular in Chinese. The music scene endures.
It can be said that RnB is the cornerstone of most popular music in the Chinese music world, and guava is the flesh and blood on the cornerstone.
However, its reputation in later generations became worse and worse. It was once at the bottom of the contempt chain and was considered vulgar, unpleasant, and unchangeable.
In fact, even the most popular songs by Jay Chou, Lin Junjie, Wang Lihong, etc. are mostly slow guava songs.
The only difference is that Jay Chou's "Chou Guava Slow Song" incorporates more elements of pop music, the lyrics and music are well matched, and the singing is catchy and enjoyable. It can be called a superior work, even the best guava.
This is also the reason why guava can be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, because the broad masses of the people not only want to listen to music, but also want songs that they can sing along with. This type of guava lyrical slow songs make it easier for the audience to sing. It has huge advantages, so with the development of karaoke, it has become popular all over the country.
In fact, high-quality guava is very listenable, but what people criticize is only those cookie-cutter formulaic guava songs.
For example, "Umeko-chan".
"Yes, Fang Sheng, I sing more lyrical songs in this area."
Lere Jun Teng pursed her lips, "But I also sang Christmas songs a long time ago."< br>
Fang Yan, Gong Qie and others were surprised, and they did not expect an unexpected gain!
Teresa Teng said that she sang an alternative "Merry Christmas" early in her career. The song was composed of her own greetings, Christmas bells and Santa Claus laughing. It was included in "Christmas" released on Christmas Eve in 1969. Happy New Year" album.
"What a coincidence."
Dialect said: "Then I wonder if Ms. Deng would like to sing another Christmas song?"
Deng Lijun was noncommittal, but curious about why she named her. Do you want her to sing?
“Because this song requires a lot of singing skills from the singer, and the voice must be sweet and ethereal.”
Fang Yan explained: “The most important thing is that Ms. Deng doesn’t want to I think this is an opportunity to further build our reputation internationally.”
Teresa Teng felt that it made sense and was speechless for a moment.
Because after Western Christmas was localized in Japan, the young people of the Showa generation celebrated it as a holiday in their own country. Therefore, around Christmas, many singles with the theme of Merry Christmas are sold. will soar.
The most classic of them is "Kurana", also called "Christmas Eve", released by Tatsuro Yamashita in 1983. It was initially sold on 30,000 12-inch vinyl discs, but it was unexpectedly sold out very quickly. Once it was empty, I had to reprint it many times.
It even appeared on the Oricon Chart, ranking 44th on the weekly singles chart.
Whenever Christmas comes, this song will be played in the streets and alleys of Japan. It is also a pension insurance song similar to Andy Lau's "Gong Xi Fa Cai".
The only flaw is that the popularity of this kind of Christmas song comes and goes quickly. When Christmas is over, almost no one cares about it.
As a professional music manager, Minoru Funaki immediately pointed out this problem. From the bottom of his heart, he hoped that Fang Yan could write a song similar to Keiko Matsuzaka's "Snow Flower" for Teresa Teng. After all, winter is quite long. , Winter Sonata pierced the hearts of Japanese fans!
It’s smaller, the layout is smaller!
Fang Yan waved his hand, "Don't just focus on Japan. What I asked Ms. Deng to sing is the theme song of the movie. This "Baby Smart Stars" will not only be released in Hong Kong, but will also be distributed throughout Asia. , and may even be promoted to the international film market.”
< br> Then he took a bite of food and said while eating: "I believe there will be knowledgeable Hollywood film companies willing to adapt and remake it. When the time comes, I will still continue to use this theme song. You might as well think about it, What a great opportunity!”
Hollywood? International market?
The more Teresa Teng and Minoru Funaki listened, the more confused they became. They looked astonished. They didn’t know what the song would do in the Japanese music market. They never expected that Dialect’s ambitions were so great that they were eyeing the European and American markets. , are they too conservative, or is Teacher Fang too radical?
"I know you must have a lot of doubts, it doesn't matter, we will see the truth on paper."
Fang Yan and Gong Xie exchanged glances, and she saw her understanding Passed the manuscript paper over.
After Teresa Teng took it over, Minoru Funaki immediately put her head over and focused her eyes on the lyrics:
"Idon'twantalotforChristmas,
There is justonethingIneed...
Ijustwantyouformyown,
Morethanyoucouldeverknow,
Makemywishcometrue
AllIwantforChristmasisyouyeah~" Immediately afterwards, Teresa Teng couldn't help humming according to her own understanding.
However, the melody cannot be said to have nothing to do with the original version, or at least it is far from it. Dialect He immediately interrupted:
“I’m just going to show off my shame in front of Lu Ban. "
Teresa Teng listened quietly. The lyrics were actually not complicated. It was also a lyrical song. "I don't want too many Christmas gifts. There is only one thing I need... I just want Want you to be mine more than you can ever understand, grant my wish..."
But the biggest difference from the guava I usually sing is that there are turns one after another, which is like nine meanders and eighteen turns.
My eyes lit up instantly, and I couldn't help shouting: "The genre of this song is RnB?"
"Not bad."
Fang Yan smiled knowingly, When Mariah Carey debuted, she sang adult ballads, and later she moved into soul music, RnB...
When she was still in shape like Niu Benshan, she was nicknamed "Flower Butterfly", with various high notes, The jumps and transitions are amazing.
"Oh my God, I didn't expect you to know RnB!?"
Teresa Teng was surprised and happy. Looking at the lyrics in her hand, she felt as if she had found a treasure.
“What is RnB?”
Gong Qie and Bai Ruoxue looked at each other, confused.
Deng Lijun not only likes to sing, but also likes to study singing skills and avant-garde music styles, so she can easily describe the characteristics of RnB.
"Ahem!"
Minor Funaki frowned and coughed a few times, "Fang Sheng, as far as I know, this RnB is not mainstream music in the international music scene..."
"It is non-mainstream now, but what about in the future?"
Dialect disagrees. RnB was indeed non-mainstream music these days. The mainstream music in 1985 was still rock music, soul music, and disco. The status of RnB music in the mainstream music market was not significant, and it was far less than it was from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Hot.
"What Fang Sheng said is absolutely right. Nowadays, there are more and more Rnb songs."
Teresa Teng said: "Like Michael Jackson in the United States, the most popular songs now are all RnB songs!"
Dialect said: ""Beat It", "Thriller", "Billie Jean", right?"
"There is also "Don'tStop'TilYouGetEnough'" and "Until Satisfaction"!"
There was a hint of excitement in Teresa Teng's tone.
Minor Funaki was hesitant, "But our PolyGram positions Xiao Deng as the queen of sweet songs and love songs. She suddenly stops singing guava and sings RnB songs. It really requires a lot of courage and courage. Decision.”
"Love songs can also have an RnB style. This lyrics will not affect your company's positioning of Ms. Deng."
Fang Yan cast an inquiring look, "You think so, Ms. Deng?"
Teresa Teng nodded repeatedly and said that many singers in the United States are transitioning from mainstream music styles such as disco, especially Michael Jackson.
In fact, RnB can become a non-mainstream mainstream and become a popular music style. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has made a considerable contribution. Among the 17 best-selling RnB classics in the history of pop music, Michael Jackson alone has 9 songs.
Moreover, he swept away all the top 5 albums on the list, and the album "Thriller" set an unprecedented global sales record of hundreds of millions.
As soon as Fang Yan thought about this, he said with a smile: "Listening to what Miss Deng said, you must be quite satisfied with this Christmas RnB, right?"
Deng Lijun hummed and raised the wine cup happily. "Fang Sheng, thank you so much. I'd like to toast you!"
"Let's all drink together!"
As soon as Fang Yan said these words, Gong Jie, Bai Ruoxue and others all cheered. Stand up and clink glasses.
Deng Liyun drank down the wine in a moment of excitement, her throat felt like it was on fire, she suddenly coughed and gasped, and her brows knitted together.
Seeing her clutching her chest in pain, Fang Yan was startled: "No, is it an asthma attack?" (End of Chapter)