Chapter 219 Yunsheng Bar
When Zhou Yan took Fumio Otsubo to the studio, he happened to meet Shizuka Kudo coming out of the recording studio.
"Zhou Yan, you are back." Shizuka Kudo greeted Zhou Yan happily.
Seeing Kudo Shizuka, Otsubo Fumio was stunned for a moment. Although he usually pays little attention to the entertainment industry, Kudo Shizuka has been very popular in Neon in recent years, so he also knows Kudo Shizuka.
“This is Miss Kudo?”
Hearing Fumio Otsubo speak neon language, Shizuka Kudo was also a little surprised, "Are you a neon person?"
Shizuka Kudo said this sentence in Chinese, so Fumio Otsubo couldn't understand it at all, or Only after Otsubo Fumio's accompanying translator translated this sentence into neon language did Otsubo Fumio understand it.
"Hello, Ms. Kudo, I am Fumio Otsubo from Panasonic." Fumio Otsubo introduced himself.
Although Kudo Shizuka didn't understand why someone from Panasonic appeared here, she still responded with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Otsubo Fumio."
This time she used Ni Rainbow language.
After saying hello to Otsubo Fumio, Kudo Shizuka said to Zhou Yan in Chinese, "I'm going to record "First Dream" this afternoon. Do you want to go see it?"
Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, "I'll see you later. Go and have a look."
Hearing that Zhou Yan would go and see it, Kudo Shizuka was very happy, "Then I'll wait for you."
After that, she nodded to Otsubo Fumio. Just left.
Looking at Kudo Shizuka’s leaving figure, Otsubo Fumio’s eyes were full of surprise.
He was not surprised that Shizuka Kudo would appear here. After all, he had also studied Zhou Yan's resume and knew that Shizuka Kudo had covered songs written by Zhou Yan.
What surprised him was that Shizuka Kudo spoke Chinese so well and was able to communicate normally with Zhou Yan.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Kudo's Chinese is so good."
"It has indeed improved a lot recently." Zhou Yan smiled, and then invited Otsubo Fumio to his office.
After arriving at the office, Zhou Yan found a CD from the cabinet and said, "I have recorded two versions of this song, both of which are on this CD."
Zhou Yan's office has a set of speakers that he spent tens of thousands of dollars on. It's not top-notch, but it's enough. He usually plays some music when he works here.
Sometimes Yu Hua and the others would come over and listen to music. Although Yu Hua kept clamoring to buy a better set of speakers, in the end he was reluctant to spend the money. After all, it was really not cheap.
Although Yu Hua's economic conditions are much better now, things worth tens of thousands of yuan can't be bought on the fly.
In fact, you can get a decent set of speakers for thousands or even hundreds of dollars, but Yu Hua's ears were spoiled by Zhou Yan, and he couldn't get used to listening to speakers with poor sound quality.
Now he even thinks that Zhou Yan's tens of thousands of yuan speakers are not good enough.
After pressing the play button, before the music started, Zhou Yan gave a brief introduction, "The first version has two instruments: piano and cello, which may sound softer."
Over there. As soon as the accompanying translator translated this sentence to Fumio Otsubo, the sound of piano came from the speakers, and several people began to listen to the music seriously.
As Zhou Yan said, this version of "yellow" is indeed softer. The piano and cello complement each other and are very elegant.
Listening to this version, Otsubo Fumio couldn't relate this song to rock at all. This was completely different from the rock he understood.
But he doesn't care at all whether it's rock or roll. As long as it sounds good, it doesn't matter what type of music it is, it doesn't make any difference to them.
And this piece of music is very listenable. Otsubo Fumio feels it is even more catchy than "The Street Where the Wind Lives". It is the kind of piece that you will find very pleasant when you listen to it for the first time.
This is something Otsubo Fumio attaches great importance to. As an advertising song, it needs to attract the audience in a short time, preferably the first time.
After listening to the song, Fumio Otsubo couldn't help but nod. He was personally very satisfied with this song. There is really no doubt about Zhou Yan's level.
He couldn't help but applaud, but he stopped after just two claps because the second version had already started to play.
As soon as this version started playing, Otsubo Fumio’s eyes lit up.
It's obviously the same song, but the feeling is completely different.
No, it cannot be said to be exactly the same song, because there is an obvious difference in the first section.
This version only uses one instrument, which is the acoustic guitar. The strumming in the first section is even more ear-catching than the first version.
This version also makes Otsubo Fumio feel the rock style, but unlike those more restless rock songs, this song sounds fresher.
Compared with the first version, this version lacks a bit of elegance, but is more positive. With the guitar strumming, the rhythm is stronger.
Fumio Otsubo couldn't help but glance at Zhou Yan. No wonder so many neon music fans loved Zhou Yan so much. With such a talent, how many people could not love him?
Zhou Yan’s music is really suitable for both refined and popular tastes, including very elegant and difficult music, as well as some seemingly simple but hidden mysteries.
The most important thing is that the audience buys Zhou Yan’s music.
After the second version was played, Fumio Otsubo clapped again. This time he drummed harder, and the applause was full of excitement.
If inviting Zhou Yan to be their global image spokesperson for Panasonic was just a choice before, then Fumio Otsubo feels that this time it has to be Zhou Yan.
He couldn't accept that such a good piece of music had passed by.
The success story of Shiseido is right in front of us. They are eager to have an advertising song that is accepted by the public.
Zhou Yan stood up and took out the CD, and then asked, "Mr. Otsubo Fumio, how do you feel?"
Otsubo Fumio said excitedly, "Very good, both versions are very good. It sounds good.”
“If your company is interested, you can consider using this song as your advertising song.”
"Of course we are interested, Mr. Zhou Yan, please put forward the conditions, and we will try our best to meet them."
Zhou Yan was a little skeptical about Otsubo Fumio's words. After all, Otsubo Fumio is just the minister of the TV Department, he can do this. Are you in charge?
However, Zhou Yan did not express his doubts, but said with a smile, "For the specific details, you should talk to Zhang Youan, he can fully represent me."
Otsubo Fumio nodded. , "I understand, we will discuss it in detail with Mr. Zhang Youan. Please rest assured, Mr. Zhou Yan, we are very sincere in this cooperation, and the conditions we offer will definitely be higher than those from Shiseido."
Zhou Yan Instead of going further on this topic, he asked about Fumio Otsubo's itinerary, "How long will Mr. Otsubo stay in Yanjing?"
"There are other things here in Yanjing, and it will take about a week to finish them."
"Mr. Daping is not very familiar with Yanjing. If you need any help, you can tell us. It's okay. You can also come and sit here in my studio. You are welcome here at any time."
"Thank you very much." Fumio Otsubo nodded gratefully, and then asked about Shizuka Kudo, "Ms. Kudo, have you been here? How long has it been?”
“Well, she is recording a new album here. She has been here recently.”
Otsubo Fumio said unexpectedly, “Why is Ms. Kudo’s new album here? Recording here?”
"Because what she is recording is a Chinese album."
Hearing this, Fumio Otsubo immediately understood. No wonder Kudo Shizuka's Chinese is so good. It turns out that she is recording a Chinese album.
It seems that Shizuka Kudo’s Chinese album recording this time also involves Zhou Yan.
"Is Ms. Kudo going to enter the Chinese market?"
"Of course I have such an idea, so I will record a Chinese album." "I believe that with the help of Mr. Zhou Yan, Ms. Kudo will China’s development will definitely be very smooth.”
“My help is insignificant, and it all depends on her in the end.”
“Of course, Ms. Kudo herself is also very good.”
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Otsubo Fumio didn't stay in the studio for too long. He chatted with Zhou Yan for more than half an hour and then got up and left. He was quite busy in Yanjing this time.
After Fumio Otsubo left, Zhou Yan went to the recording studio to watch Shizuka Kudo record "First Dream".
"First Dream" was originally the last song. After this song was recorded, the recording of this new album was over. However, because "Little Hand Holding Big Hand" was temporarily added, this song was recorded. I also want to record "Little Hands Holding Big Hands" again.
Zhou Yan stayed in the recording studio for a long time this time. During the recording process, if he encountered some problems, he would also raise them with them.
However, Zhou Yan left early before Kudo Shizuka finished recording.
During dinner in the evening, the two met in the cafeteria. Kudo Shizuka was eating a bowl of mixed noodles.
Because Kudo Shizuka likes to eat mixed noodles, now the cafeteria has mixed noodles basically every day, and this girl never gets tired of eating them. As long as they are available in the cafeteria, she will definitely eat them.
If Nangong Songzi was around, she would probably remind Kudo Shizuka not to eat too much. They have strict body management, and Kudo Shizuka has indeed gained some weight recently.
After Zhou Yan finished his meal, he sat in front of Nangong Songzi. Seeing that she was eating deliciously, he also smiled: "Eat more if you like."
Kudo Shizuka wiped her mouth and shook her head. She said, "After finishing a bowl, the pine nuts will complain about me. If she eats more after eating, she will be very angry."
She pinched her arm again, "I have gained weight recently. .”
"It would be nice to have some fat."
"Too fat, not photogenic." She muttered.
"You are only over eighty pounds, which is not related to fat at all."
Kudo Shizuka smiled and looked at Zhou Yan's dinner plate, "You are also very thin, but you eat so much "More."
Zhou Yan's appetite is indeed very large. He used to eat quite well when he weighed 130 kilograms. Now his weight has increased to 150 kilograms, and his appetite has also increased a lot.
He now ensures a certain amount of anaerobic exercise every week. If he has time, he will even play health ball with Yu Hua and the others.
However, his calorie consumption does not rely on these, but on high-intensity work. Some seemingly low-intensity actions actually consume quite a lot of energy, such as playing the piano. If you encounter a difficult piece of music, , after an hour, people will be very tired.
The reason Kudo Shizuka calls Zhou Yan thin is because his body fat is not high, and it remains at about 15% all year round.
"I have been storing energy recently, so I eat more." Zhou Yan explained, and then started to cook seriously.
Kudo Shizuka had already finished eating, holding her chin and looking at him quietly. After a while, she said, "How are the preparations for your new movie going?"
"Casting is underway." Zhou Yan replied casually.
“When can we start shooting?”
“It will probably have to wait until next spring.”
“It should be very different when you are a director.”< br>
“Nothing is different.”
Kudo Shizuka was silent for a moment, and then said, "I will be leaving in a few days. Can you take me around Yanjing?"
Zhou Yan was hesitant. He might not have time to take Kudo Shizuka with him recently. Go out and play.
Seeing Zhou Yan's hesitation, Kudo Shizuka added, "You can go anywhere, I'm always there, in hotels, studios, and never go out."
Looking at Kudo Shizuka's pitiful appearance Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, "How about I take you out for a walk later. Do you have time tonight?"
"Yes." Kudo said very simply, and then asked , "Where are you taking me?"
"Where do you want to go?"
"Do you have an izakaya here?"
"Almost none. If you want to drink, you can go to a bar."
< br>There are not many bars in Yanjing now, and the bar culture in Shichahai has not yet been formed. Most bars are still in Sanlitun.
“Are there any good bars?”
"I rarely go to bars, but if you want to go, I can ask."
"Yes."
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After dinner, Zhou Yan went I contacted several people from the band No. 43 on Baojia Street and they recommended several bars to Zhou Yan. In the end, Zhou Yan chose Yunsheng Bar because Wang Feng said that his home's audio equipment was very good, which was more in line with Zhou Yan's requirements.
Zhou Yan and Shizuka Kudo arrived at the bar at around seven o'clock. There were not many people in the bar at this time, but the music was already playing, and they were all rock songs, mostly Cui Jian and Black Panther.
As for the audio equipment in the bar, it can only be said to be just okay.
Zhou Yan rarely goes to bars, so he doesn't know much about the audio equipment in general bars. If compared with the audio equipment that Zhou Yan usually comes into contact with, the set in the bar will definitely not pass the test.
The two ordered some beer and found a booth to sit down.
There are many foreigners in the bar.
The bars in Sanlitun were originally prepared for foreign guests, so it is normal for foreigners to appear here.
The environment in the bar was a little noisy, but Shizuka Kudo was very relaxed at the moment. She sat lazily on the sofa chair in the booth and looked at the stage not far away, "Will there be a performance here today?"
< br>"I think so."
Under normal circumstances, there are performances every day in such a bar.
“This bar seems to have a rock theme.”
“It’s possible.”
Zhou Yan was not sure whether it was a rock bar or not. Most bars now play rock songs.
In places like bars, rock music is more popular, especially in the current Chinese music environment, rock music is also more popular.
"Will Wang Feng and the others come to the bar to perform?"
"Yes, but rarely."
Wang Feng and the others have a company to contact some commercial performers, so the bar Basically rarely come.
(End of this chapter)