Chapter 111 110. Who will protect the dignity of the Chinese music scene? Jiang Chen's charm.
Jiang Chen had met Luo Sheng and also watched Zhou Ming on TV, so when he saw the three people approaching, he knew they were here to find him.
Guo Haitao walked over quickly and first extended his hand to Jiang Chen: "Jiang Chen, hello, I am Guo Haitao, the director of the King of Songs Competition. I am very happy to meet you."
Jiang Chen shook hands with Guo Haitao and nodded. Nodding: "Hello, Director Guo."
Zhou Ming also stretched out his hand to shake Jiang Chen's hand: "Hello, Jiang Chen, I watched your performance last night and was very shocked! I am Zhou Ming, I am very happy Get to know you.”
Jiang Chen smiled and said: "Hello, Teacher Zhou, I grew up listening to your songs."
Zhou Ming, as a king-level singer who became popular all over the country twenty years ago, Jiang Chen has indeed been singing since he was a child. I have listened to many of his masterpieces. It became popular all over the country twenty years ago and is still active in the industry, which is extremely rare.
Zhou Ming smiled: "Listening to what you said, I feel really old."
Jiang Chen: "Teacher Zhou is getting stronger and stronger, and the current Chinese music scene still depends on you."
After hearing this, Zhou Ming felt happy, but also a little sad and sad.
I am happy that I still maintain a certain level of strength, but I am saddened by the decline of the Chinese music scene.
Luo Sheng said: "Jiang Chen, you have been listening to Lao Zhou's songs since you were a child. Do you want to cooperate with Lao Zhou now?"
Jiang Chen was slightly confused: "Cooperation?"
Zhou Ming seized the opportunity, nodded and said: "Well, I want to release a new song recently. But I haven't been able to find a suitable work. Jiang Chen, you are so talented, I want to invite you to sing."
Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and said directly: "I'm sorry, Teacher Zhou. We may not have the chance to cooperate for the time being.”
None of the three of them were surprised when they heard Jiang Chen refuse so directly and decisively.
Zhou Ming was not angry and said with a smile: "That's a shame, I like your music very much."
Jiang Chen smiled: "Thank you, Teacher Zhou, for your affirmation."
Seeing that Zhou Ming was rejected, Guo Haitao immediately said: "Jiang Chen, I am competing for the King of Songs this time. The Bazai program team came to see you and want to invite you to participate in the King of Singer Competition! Are you interested in performing on our stage? We watched your live performance in Houhai yesterday. It was very shocking. ”
"We hope your wonderful performance can be seen by more people."
When Jiang Chen heard Guo Haitao's invitation, he was prepared, so he wasn't too surprised. He thought about it and said directly: "I don't want to participate in any TV programs yet."
Not participating in any TV programs?
Guo Haitao, Luo Sheng, and Zhou Ming were a little surprised when they heard this.
This cuts off one of the most important exposure channels.
Although we are now in the Internet age, there are many, many fewer people watching TV.
However, TV variety shows are still the most popular exposure channel for celebrities.
Although many variety shows have average ratings on TV, their broadcast volume on the Internet is very high.
So, many of today’s variety shows are said to be TV variety shows, but in fact they rely more on online communication channels.
The King of Singer Contest is a rare live broadcast format this year, and it is broadcast simultaneously on TV and online platforms, so the ratings are surprisingly high, setting a record for the highest ratings in the past five years, so it is also very popular. Many Celebrities and artists all want to appear on this show to gain popularity. Even if they are eliminated after just one performance, they can still create a wave of hype and make a steady profit.
So, anyone who is invited by the program team, whether they are powerful or popular, will accept the invitation to appear on the show. Regardless of the outcome, they are already winners.
As for Jiang Chen, he can't be said to be on a TV show right now.
From the perspective of the three of them, Jiang Chen almost ended his career in the entertainment industry.
Luo Sheng asked curiously: "Why? With your current singing ability, I think you are no weaker than Lao Zhou, and you will not be eliminated when you go on stage."
Jiang Chen walked towards the elevator, Said: "My current journey is not over yet, and I don't want to give up halfway. Therefore, I said that I will not accept any invitations for the time being."
Guo Haitao raised his eyebrows: "Do you want to wait until the tour is over before appearing on the show? When will you end your tour?”
Jiang Chen shook his head: "I don't know, it depends on my mood!"
Guo Haitao, Zhou Ming, and Luo Sheng were speechless after hearing this answer.
The three of them are all big bosses in the entertainment industry, so they have never seen Jiang Chen speak like this.
Anyone in the circle will be polite to them and will not say anything to offend them.
If other celebrity artists or Internet celebrity anchors spoke to them like this, they would probably turn around and leave, and they would block them forever and would not cooperate with them.
But.
But they couldn't be angry with Jiang Chen.
Because.
They knew that this might be Jiang Chen’s literary mood.
After all, in their opinion, Jiang Chen is a true artist, and with the blessing of being a calligraphy master, they cannot be angry.
As an artist, it’s normal to have your own temper.
So.
After Guo Haitao was silent for two seconds, he said: "This year's King of Singers Competition is still two months away from the end. If you can finish your tour within one and a half months, you can come to my show. I am very interested." Your invitation is valid for this month and a half."
After hearing this, Jiang Chen knew that Guo Haitao was giving him a lot of face, and immediately smiled and said: "Thank you Guo. If I finish the tour in one and a half months, I will definitely go."
Luo Sheng said in a complicated tone: "Jiang Chen, almost none of the younger generation of singers in the Chinese music scene are good at it. Maybe the younger generation depends on you. I hope you can surprise us on the stage of the King of Singer Competition.”
Jiang Chen smiled and said, "The Chinese music scene depends on me to protect it?"
The three of them were silent again after hearing this.
They have such a hope in their hearts, and a feeling of seeking medical treatment indiscriminately.
Nowadays, the Chinese music scene has searched for three generations of singers, old, middle and young. It is true that each generation is inferior to the last. If it were the peak era twenty years ago, there would indeed be a few capable singers who can compete with top foreign singers.
But now, it is really impossible to find them. The older generation is old and there is no one in the new generation.
Jiang Chen shook his head and told the truth: "I may not be able to carry such a heavy burden, so don't have such high expectations of me."
Jiang Chen knew that although he had advanced iron lung talent, his aura and explosive power were extraordinary. His singing skills are average, and his singing skills have reached the advanced and almost master level. He can use experience points to upgrade to the master level at any time, but compared with the top talented young singers from Europe and the United States, there is still a big gap.
It is basically impossible for him to defeat those people head-on.
Unless...
He can get singing skills and talents from the system during this period, directly improving his singing ability.
Otherwise, it might be possible until he improves his singing skills to a perfect level.
But...
Perfect level skills will take at least several years to achieve.
So!
Jiang Chen has no hope for this, knowing that it will be difficult for him to be the savior of the Chinese music scene. Tell them the truth in advance and don't let them have hope in this, and they will not be disappointed in the future.
Guo Haitao smiled and said: "The important thing is participation, Jiang Chen, then we have made an agreement. If you finish traveling within a month and a half, you will directly come to perform on our show."
Jiang Chen thought for a while. , nodded and agreed: "Yes!"
If the tour is over and there is time, Jiang Chen also hopes to perform a few times in the King of Singers Competition so that his works can be heard by more people.
Zhou Ming smiled and said: "Then we will wait for you to come over at the Xiangnan stage."
Jiang Chen: "Not sure yet, if I can make time, I will definitely go!"< br>
Jiang Chen didn't say anything, what if he had fun while traveling and didn't want to go? Therefore, he still wanted to leave himself the right to choose freely, and did not agree to go.
Guo Haitao and Luo Sheng were a little helpless after hearing this. It was really difficult to trick Jiang Chen.
Luo Sheng changed the subject and asked curiously: "Jiang Chen, are you going to perform in Houhai tonight? I saw your performance yesterday and I was addicted to it. That BJ night really made me It's amazing. I never thought that rock and Beijing opera could be combined and played like this!"
"Your performance opened my eyes"
Envy also flashed in Zhou Ming's eyes. If he had sung this song, it would definitely become the most representative masterpiece of his life.
Jiang Chen smiled and said: "It's just a temporary inspiration. In the evening, I will go there for lunch."
Luo Sheng understood and said with a smile: "Okay, then we will be in Houhai Waiting for you.”
They knew that Jiang Chen was going to take a nap when he returned to the hotel, so they said everything they needed to say, so they didn’t bother Jiang Chen.
Guo Haitao: "Jiang Chen, excuse me, let's go first. We'll wait for you in Houhai at night."
Zhou Ming: "Jiang Chen, goodbye!"
Jiang Chen waved to the three of them: "Goodbye!"
After saying that, Jiang Chen and Han Qing walked into the elevator and went upstairs. .
Han Qing remained silent and watched several people talking quietly.
Jiang Chen asked Han Qing at this time: "Xiao Qingzi, do you think I should go on the stage of the King of Singing Competition?"
Han Qing said without hesitation: "Of course I should go!"
Jiang Chen asked curiously: "Oh? Why?"
Han Qing: "I read these two issues. I think their performances in the King of Singer Competition are not as good as yours! It's time to perform and let them know what music is."
Jiang Chen laughed: "That's your illusion!"
Han Qing said seriously: "It's true, they sing. It’s not as good as your singing.”
Jiang Chen smiled and said nothing, and did not argue with Han Qing.
He knows that this may be because he sings all original and good songs, while the Song King Competition sings all classic old songs, and everyone is tired of hearing them.
So from the perspective of a pure audience like Han Qing, the nice new songs sung by Jiang Chen are indeed better and can bring freshness and surprise.
The two went upstairs and went back to their rooms to rest and take a nap.
Guo Haitao, Zhou Ming, and Luo Sheng came to eat nearby. Thinking of the conversation they had just had with Jiang Chen, the three of them had mixed emotions.
Luo Sheng said softly: "Jiang Chendao is indeed more like an artist. He prefers traveling and doesn't like appearing on shows to increase his exposure and popularity."
Zhou Ming nodded. Although he has been called He has both virtues and arts, but he is not exempt from vulgarity. He came to the show this time to become famous, and the effect was indeed surprisingly good. He can now be said to be one of the most popular singers in the industry, known as It is the vanguard in fighting against the invasion of foreign enemies.
However, Zhou Ming felt even more regretful that Jiang Chen did not agree to his invitation to sing.
He knew that the BJ Night song that Jiang Chen uploaded last night had already reached the top ten of this month’s new song list in less than 24 hours, and its sales had exceeded one million at least. .
Such a result is considered a rare good result in the industry. If you look at Jiang Chen's status as an independent singer and there is no operational hype, then this sales result is incredible.
If Jiang Chen had a big company behind the operation and promotion, Zhou Ming believed that the sales of Jiang Chen's song on the first day could at least double. It would be certain to reach the top three, and it would also be inevitable to reach the top of the monthly sales volume.
It can be said that none of the other works can beat Jiang Chen’s song.
Guo Haitao ate the food and said softly: "I hope he can continue to surprise us during his travels, and he can also bring more popularity and topics to our program."
From the perspective of the producer, Guo Haitao's most important thing is how much ratings and benefits Jiang Chen can bring to the show.
Now that Jiang Chen is very popular, Guo Haitao only hopes that Jiang Chen's popularity will not decline.
Luo Sheng looked at Guo Haitao and said, "Lao Guo, do you have any other candidates now? You won't really just watch a foreigner take the title of king of singers in our Chinese music scene, right? Then this will become a great shame for the Chinese music world. . ”
Zhou Ming suddenly looked ugly, stopped talking and continued eating.
Guo Haitao said calmly: "If you want to find someone who can defeat the foreigner, there are only so many people in the circle. Who do we not know or know? But if the foreigner wants to take away the title of the king of Chinese singing, then It's impossible. No matter how great their singing talent is, it's my stage and they can't get out of my hands."
Luo Sheng and Zhou Ming were stunned for a moment, and then they understood what Guo Haitao was doing. mean.
If in the end no one can defeat European and American singers with their strength and maintain the dignity of the Chinese music scene.
Then Guo Haitao's program team can only operate behind the scenes and force the title of king of singers to be reserved for singers in the Chinese music scene.
And Zhou Ming is a very good candidate. If Zhou Ming is allowed to win the title of King of Singing in the end, even if some people know that it is a shady story, they will be able to accept it.
Because, Zhou Ming’s reputation and image have been very good over the years, and there is no black spot.
Furthermore, for this kind of competitive variety show, it is most normal for the program team to operate behind the scenes. There were shady secrets in the previous Singing King Competition, and people complained about it every year. After a few years of silence, it returned with a new look this year, but it became cleaner. There is no shady content in the current two issues.
However, behind-the-scenes operations are the norm in variety shows.
After all, the essence of any variety show is commercial behavior. The program team and the capital behind it are all for the purpose of making money. How to maximize profits and make more money will determine the direction in which the program will develop.
If a foreigner takes away the title of King of Singer, obviously the producer behind it will not make much money. After all, the foreigner is not one of their singers.
Therefore, it is in the interests of the domestic program team and the capital behind it to retain the title of King of Singer and let the Chinese music scene regain its glory. Everyone can make a profit.
It’s just...
Unless they have to, they don’t want to use behind-the-scenes methods to operate. They want to make a clean and reputable variety show that will not only satisfy the audience but also attract foreign audiences. If the collaborators are satisfied, the show can continue for a few more years and make more money.
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Jiang Chen woke up from a nap and felt relaxed all over. He went to the gym to exercise again and worked up a sweat. After taking a shower, he and Han Qing set off for Houhai to meet Pu Yuexi and the others met and also had dinner at Wang Fei's shop.
As soon as we walked out of the hotel, there were obviously more people around.
Many people recognized Jiang Chen and greeted Jiang Chen one after another.
"Lao Jiang, I went to Houhai again. Is there any performance today?"
"Lao Jiang, come on, stay in the capital."
"Lao Jiang, where will you go tomorrow?"
"Lao Jiang..."
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Jiang Chen didn’t answer, just nodded and smiled, then quickened his pace towards Houhai.
When they arrived here, the two found that the entire street was already crowded. This was the result of a group of security guards coming outside to maintain order and restrict the crowd from entering, otherwise they would be afraid that more people would be crowded inside.
Jiang Chen and Han Qing arrived, and the security guard outside let them in. There were a lot of cheers from around them.
Everyone knows that Jiang Chen is here.
Wang Yang, Pu Yuexi, Chen Xiaojia, Li Wen, and Wang Jing emerged from the crowd, opened the way for Jiang Chen, and walked towards Wang Fei's bar.
The further you go, the more crowded it becomes...
Wang Yang complained excitedly: "Our place has never been so lively during the Chinese New Year. I have never seen so many people crowded here since I was a child. Jiang Chen, you are so charming."
Jiang Chen smiled lightly, Surrounded by several people, he arrived at the door of Wang Fei's bar with difficulty.
(End of this chapter)