After hanging up the phone with Zhang Youan, Zhou Yan thought about the operation of the studio, and then got up to go to the cafeteria to eat. However, the phone on the table rang again, and he turned around and picked up the phone.
"Hello, hello."
"Zhou Yan, it's me, Li Yiding."
Hearing Li Yiding's voice, Zhou Yan was a little surprised. After work, Li Yiding never took the initiative to call him.
“Teacher Li, what’s the matter?”
Li Yiding smiled and said, "As you know, "Three Kingdoms" was broadcast on Neon in September last year, and the response was quite good. Now NHK wants to organize a few "Three Kingdoms" special concerts on Neon, so I came to ask I’m asking what you mean.”
“This is a good thing. Are you asking me to appear?”
“Of course it would be best if you don’t appear. We can't transfer your group here. Your group should be most familiar with the music in "Three Kingdoms". It would save time to let them perform."
Zhou Yan thought for a while and asked, "This is it. What does the leader mean? "
The reason why he asked this was because he knew that performing abroad was a "fat job". It not only made money, but also gained limelight.
Just imagine, with such a fat job, there must be many people who want to get involved. Can the production center give up this good job to his studio for nothing?
Moreover, the music of "Three Kingdoms" was not recorded by Zhou Yan. At that time, Zhou Yan and Li Yiding were only responsible for the creation of the soundtrack. During the recording, the Broadcasting Art Troupe Orchestra was mainly responsible for the performance.
To be familiar with it, I am probably more familiar with the Guangyi orchestra.
Guangyi is a brother unit to the production center. This time when I went to the neon performance, Yu Qingyuli also wanted to find them. This is a great political achievement for Guangyi.
Li Yiding probably knew what Zhou Yan was thinking. She said with a smile, "Yes, we have discussed it within the center. At that time, it will still be in the name of the production center, and your group will only be responsible for the performance. . And this concert is not only about the performance of the soundtrack, but also about the singing of the songs, and the radio choir will also be there.”
Although Li Yiding said this, it still did not solve Zhou Yan's doubts.
"Teacher Li, is there no schedule at Guangyi?" He didn't beat around the bush and directly asked the doubts in his heart.
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, there was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and then Li Yiding said, "Actually, it was NHK who made the request."
Li Yiding didn't say the rest, but Zhou Yan I probably understand that in order to increase the influence of the concert, NHK proposed to invite Zhou Yan or the Piano Youth Orchestra.
They may not have made this request for free. They may have promised to produce a drama. How much more money will be added if Zhou Yan is hired, and how much more money will be added if they hire the Piano Youth Orchestra.
Under such circumstances, the production center will definitely not insist on using Guangyi’s orchestra.
After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yan said, "The Piano Youth Orchestra has a heavy performance workload this year, and it is probably difficult to spare time. As you know, Mr. Li, many of these members are still students in school and going abroad. It’s a delay in studying.”
Li Yiding was stunned for a moment. She hadn’t told Zhou Yan when the NHK concert would be held, but Zhou Yan started to shirk it. He just didn’t want the orchestra to come.
She didn't understand why Zhou Yan wouldn't want such a good opportunity?
Zhou Yan’s words put Li Yiding in trouble.
Her call to Zhou Yan was a task assigned to her by her boss.
After NHK made the request, their unit took it very seriously and said that even if they couldn't bring Zhou Yan, they would still bring the Piano Youth Orchestra.
Unfortunately, Zhou Yan's situation is special and they can't directly adjust him, so they can only lobby.
The best candidate to lobby Zhou Yan is Li Yiding, because the two of them co-composed the soundtrack for "Three Kingdoms" and have had many contacts and a good relationship.
But Li Yiding is not a good lobbyist. She even started to settle for the next best thing and set her goal to hire the Piano Youth Orchestra as soon as the call was connected and she didn’t even say a word.
Without hearing Li Yiding's reply, Zhou Yan asked again, "Teacher Li?"
"Oh, I'm here." Li Yiding replied, and then said, "The performance is in mid-April, can you see You can't arrange it in advance. I know the students' studies are not easy, but I still hope they can overcome it. In fact, going out to perform is also beneficial to their skills. And if you and your band don't go there, NHK will provide support. It will be much less."
She tried to persuade Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan smiled, Li Yiding was really not suitable to be a lobbyist, he revealed his true identity in just a few sentences.
But I have to say that her behavior made Zhou Yan feel sincere.
Zhou Yan smiled and said, "I said that the orchestra didn't have time, but I didn't say that I didn't have time. Teacher Li, do you think this will work? The Piano Youth Orchestra will not go, and I will go with your group then."
< br>Hearing what Zhou Yan said, Li Yiding said in surprise, "Really, you are willing to go?"
"I never said I wouldn't go. As for the orchestra, let's bring Guangyi."
The reason why Zhou Yan does not lead the Piano Youth Orchestra is partly due to the reasons he just mentioned. The Piano Youth Orchestra already has enough performance tasks this year. Any more will delay his studies. Sometimes it is not good to perform too much. Good thing.
Appropriate performances, combined with appropriate study and accumulation, can better improve the performance level of the members.
If the orchestra is forced to perform in a desperate situation, it will go against Zhou Yan's original intention of forming this orchestra.
On the other hand, for the Piano Boy Band, this neon tour is actually optional. They will have a tour this year, including neon.
Going to Neon one more time will not have any impact on them.
But for Guangyi, the meaning of this neon trip is different. This should be the first time for Guangyi's orchestra to perform abroad.
Zhou Yan actually hopes that more and more Chinese orchestras can go abroad and be known by more people, instead of just the Piano Youth Orchestra being famous.
It's hard to support a tree alone, and it won't last long if it continues like this. Only when flowers bloom everywhere can we truly prosper.
Zhou Yan has been thinking about this issue since last year.
On the one hand, he is considering letting Wei Yuru lead the team to form a women's band and try the neon band first. On the other hand, he is also planning to organize a folk band to perform some performances abroad.
Li Yiding was naturally relieved when she received a positive reply from Zhou Yan. In this way, she could be regarded as completing the task assigned by her leader.
"Then let's make an agreement. I'll go talk to the leader right away." Li Yiding said impatiently.
Zhou Yan said with a smile, "Teacher Li, don't worry too much. You have to tell me what I'm going to do with the group this time. Since NHK wants me to go there, it must be that I want to make an appearance, right?" br>
"Yes, yes, I was so happy that I almost forgot to mention this. We discussed internally that if you are the only one who comes with the group, we will arrange one or two solos for you. Anyway, they will all be your own songs. , you are familiar with it, you can just show off when the time comes.”
Li Yiding also knows Zhou Yan’s reputation in Neon, so Zhou Yan goes to Neon with the group. As long as he can talk and show off on stage, he can satisfy the audience. .
Although Li Yiding did not know what specific conditions NHK had promised her unit for this concert, she could tell from the smiling faces of the leaders after the conversation and their determination when assigning tasks that the conditions must be very high.
Hearing that he only had one or two solos, Zhou Yan nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I will go to your unit later to make contact."
"That's good."
"Okay, let's just say, you..."
"By the way, I almost forgot the most important thing. If I let you join the group, I definitely can't let you I have to tell you about the cost."
"According to your standards, I have no objection."
"This... okay, I know. Yes, I will report your opinions to the leader.”
...
Zhou Yan knew that the production center would definitely not be able to pay too high a fee. Since it was not much, a little more or a little less would not have any impact on him. He might as well be more generous and give the center some face. While looking at it.
I have to say that NHK really made a good plan and wanted to hire him and the Piano Boy Orchestra through the production center in a roundabout way.
If both Zhou Yan and the Piano Boys Band can be present, and then Zhou Yan can stand from beginning to end, NHK will make a lot of money.
Zhou Yan and the Piano Boy Band are now so popular in Neon. They hold concerts in Neon and don’t worry about not selling out the tickets. Now with the buff of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the market is even more explosive. .
Not two days after this happened, Li Yiding called again, saying that NHK was very happy to know that Zhou Yan was willing to go with the group.
But to be on the safe side, NHK hopes to add a clause to the contract, that is, there will be six concerts. Zhou Yan must be on stage for at least three, and each concert must not be less than ten minutes.
After listening to this, Zhou Yan said, "Since it is written into the contract, there should be penalties after breach of contract?"
"Yes, if there is a breach of contract, we need to pay five One million yuan."
Zhou Yan said with a smile, "They are very aggressive, five million yuan. Can their TV station give you five million yuan this time?"
"I don't know about this, but it should be quite a lot. NHK also said that if you agree, they can give you one million alone."
One million, I have to say, NHK is quite willing to take action. To be generous, although Zhou Yan is relatively expensive now, the other party only requires him to play three games, and each game should be no less than ten minutes.
For Zhou Yan, this is relatively cost-effective.
If their concerts were held in serious concert halls, the ticket revenue might not even be able to protect their capital.
After all, the number of people who can sit in the concert hall is really limited, so even if the tickets are more expensive, it will not help.
Of course, there are many ways for NHK to make money. Even if the tickets do not earn back the cost, it will not have any impact.
"Let's do this, Teacher Li, I'll let someone go and connect with them." Zhou Yan said.
Hearing what Zhou Yan said, Li Yiding breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, okay, it's best if you can communicate with each other. I'm worried about sending the message wrong in the middle."
Li Yiding is serious. Not good at this, she didn't even understand why the NHK TV station didn't contact Zhou Yan directly, but had to contact Zhou Yan through the center.
And the leadership of the unit also did not send a special person to contact Zhou Yan, but insisted on letting her come. This was not a embarrassment to her.
What she didn't know was that this was the genius of leaders.
The leaders of the center knew Zhou Yan well, and knew that letting Li Yiding do the talking might not be very skillful, but the effect would be very good.
After talking to Li Yiding on the phone, Zhou Yan called Zhang Youan and told him about the matter.
Zhang Youan smiled and said, "That's just right. "Spring of the Cowherd Class" will be released on Neon in mid-April. I will arrange two activities for you then, and we will also have a book signing party to promote the new movie. Album."
"Okay, just look at the arrangements. Also, I told you before that I want to form a female folk band and I want them to go on a neon tour."
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"Of course there is no problem with this. I can contact the Music House and let the band directly appear on the Music House program."
"Can the Music House accept a new group?"
"They must give you face. The relationship between the Music House and us is already very good. Shu Nomura often calls me and asks if it is possible for you to attend their shows live."
"As long as they agree."
"Don't worry, Bao will agree." Zhang Youan smiled, and then said, "I suggest you form this band as soon as possible. If April When you go to Neon, it would be better if you can bring the orchestra with you.”
"Yeah, I understand. I'll try my best."
"Okay, I'll contact NHK now."
After hanging up the phone with Zhang Youan, Zhou Yan took out a piece of white paper and started Write a shortlist for a girl band.
His idea is that the number of band members should be between seven and fifteen.
If there are too few people, the form will be too monotonous. If there are too many people, mobility will be poor, which is not conducive to popular communication.
The appearance of this band is definitely important, but it doesn’t mean you have to be pretty to get into it, and it’s not an idol group. It mainly depends on your performance level.
Furthermore, Zhou Yan always feels that as long as a girl’s playing level is high, she will basically be more pleasing to the eye.
For example, Wei Yuru, in terms of facial features alone, she can only be regarded as an ordinary beauty, but she gives people a very good overall impression, especially when she plays on the stage, she is more dazzling than those female stars in film and television. In addition to playing level, Zhou Yan also needs to consider the musical instruments that each person is good at, so that they can be better matched.
Original Zhou Yan thought that there were quite a few girls in their folk band, but when he thought about it carefully, there were not many because many of the instruments were repeated.
For example, the pipa players in their folk band are all girls, and there are no girls playing the dongxiao. The same goes for the erhu, all of them are boys.
After much deliberation, I still haven’t put together a complete lineup.
Finally Zhou Yan decided to go to the Central Chinese Orchestra and order more people from there.
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That afternoon, Zhou Yan went directly to the office of the group leader Yu Songlin.
Yu Songlin was also very happy to see Zhou Yan.
After Wei Yuru, Wang Ciheng and Zhou Yan went to the United States, they became popular. Their folk band was very shameless, and now the superiors are paying more attention to them.
The leaders came to inspect the hall two days ago and said that the condition of their concert hall was poor and they wanted to see if they could allocate funds for repairs. Although there is no clear picture of the funding for the time being, it is still much better than before.
In addition to the concern of the leadership, they also received more and more small jobs in China, and the band's life gradually improved.
Yu Songlin stood up from the chair and said with a smile: "Zhou Yan, why do you have time to come here today? Sit down and make you a cup of tea."
Zhou Yan smiled and said, "Captain Yu, I came here this time to ask for something from you."
Yu Songlin paused while pouring the tea, "You want something from me?"
< br>He didn't understand what Zhou Yan could ask of him.
"I would like to ask how many people you want to borrow from your group." Zhou Yan said.
Hearing this, Yu Songlin laughed, "What do I think? It's just borrowing two people. Didn't I say it before? If you want to borrow someone, just ask and I will do my best. Satisfy you.”
At this time, he also made the tea and walked over and handed it to Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan took the teacup and said with a smile, "This time I am not borrowing it for a day or two, nor a week or two. It may be a long time."
Yu Songlin said doubtfully, "How many people do you want to borrow, and what are you borrowing them for?"
Zhou Yan took out the list directly from his pocket, "I want to form a women's folk band. This band will have many performances in the future, so it may not be able to take care of both. Regarding some tasks within your group. Of course, if we encounter some more important performance tasks, we will definitely give priority to your side and try not to delay your work."
"Women's National Band... "Yu Songlin took the list from Zhou Yan's hand, glanced at it, and then said with a smile, "You are really good at picking. You can poach half of the backbone of our orchestra at once. And you need nine people at once. It's really hard. It’s a bit much.”
Zhou Yan smiled and said, "Tuan Yu, please tell me how many people can be given?"
Yu Songlin looked at the list and pondered, "Our own orchestra must be maintained normally. Among these nine people, the most I’ll give you five people. Qiao Xiaomeng can’t move. Now that there’s a shortage of erhu in the group, the pressure will be great if she leaves. But you can choose any of the other people on the list, including Yuru.”
Listen. When Yu Songlin said it could be given to five people, Zhou Yan laughed secretly.
He made a list of nine people. Of course, he didn't expect the folk band to really give nine people, he just wanted Yu Songlin to bargain.
Before coming, he thought that three or four would be enough, and five was already beyond expectations.
"Okay." Zhou Yan took out his pen and scratched the list, "I want these five, Wei Yuru, Zhu Lanxi, Fan Yunling, Chen Sanmei and Mei Min."
Yu Songlin nodded readily, "No. Question, you can just take these back."
"Do you need to go through any formalities?"
Yu Songlin said with a smile, "What age are you still going through the formalities? You can make the decision."
Zhou Yan nodded, he liked to be in contact with courageous leaders like Yu Songlin. Although it is common for units to borrow people now, many leaders are timid and unwilling to let people go.
It is especially difficult to borrow five people at once and to form a band to perform.
After all, if you look deeper, this matter is against discipline.
If it was a secondment between units, it would be easy to talk about anything, but Zhou Yanlai was borrowing people in the name of a private enterprise. If he encountered someone serious, he might be labeled as poaching socialist enemies.
But these days, the brave will starve to death, and the timid and timid leaders will not make big mistakes, but they will never accomplish big things.
If a folk band wants to develop, it cannot be done without being active.
In the end, it’s all about results anyway. As long as the results are good, even if someone makes a snitch, it’s impossible for the superiors to pursue them.
"Okay, since Yu Tuan is so cheerful, I won't be polite."
"You're welcome. Of course, the personal wishes of these people must also be respected. You still have to respect them. I need to ask them for their opinions. If they don’t agree, then there’s nothing I can do about it.”
Zhou Yan nodded, “It’s natural. Our main thing is that you and I are willing to go. If you don’t want to go, you have to force it. It’s useless to pull him over.”
There is something Zhou Yan didn’t say, that is, he really doesn’t lack people.
Although the folk band of the Piano Youth Orchestra does not have enough people, there are a lot of girls studying folk music across the country, and it is not just the Central Folk Orchestra.
If nothing else works, Zhou Yan can go back to school and recruit more people from school.
Of course, there is no need for Zhou Yan to say this, Yu Songlin knows this truth.
He understood that Zhou Yan had many choices. Even if they didn't let him go, Zhou Yan could just turn around and go to other units to ask for him, so he was so happy and even a little impatient.
"How about I go find them with you?"
"No, I'm quite familiar with them, just go there. Oh, by the way, since it's a loan, the expenses must be discussed first. I will pay double the salary of these people every month. Inside, there is no need to pay them any more in these money groups. I will pay them extra wages."
Yu Songlin said politely, "Don't be so polite. If you feel bad about it, just bear their wages. No need. Pay extra."
Zhou Yan smiled and waved, "Don't argue with me about this matter, Yu Tuan. I'm very grateful for the loan. How can I let the group suffer?"
Yu Songlin declined again, and finally nodded and said, "Okay, I won't be polite to you anymore. You go find them now and tally their opinions. If there is no problem, the group will There is a note for you. They should be rehearsing in the concert hall now. You can just go there."
"Okay, I'll take my leave now."
"Well, let's go slowly."
After Zhou Yan left, Yu Songlin picked up the list on the coffee table and looked at it, and then sighed, "These guys are very lucky."
Yu Songlin has a deep understanding of Zhou Yan's current fame. He clearly knows that the band formed by Zhou Yan will definitely become famous.
If nothing else, as long as Zhou Yan brings this girl band to perform together when he holds a concert, the exposure cannot be underestimated.
Today’s era is no longer what it was ten years ago. Those who make music must also integrate with the public and the world. If they stick to their own routine every day, they will never leave. go out.
In fact, there was a question that Yu Songlin wanted to ask just now, but he didn't ask it.
He wanted to ask if his daughter Yu Jia was in the women's band this time, but the question was too selfish and could easily cause Zhou Yan to misunderstand.
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When Zhou Yan arrived at the concert hall, the orchestra was resting and chatting on the stage.
Seeing Zhou Yan coming, everyone greeted him one after another.
In order to prepare for the Spring Festival Gala, Zhou Yan hung out with them every day and had already become familiar with them.
"Junior brother, why are you here today?" Tang Feng asked.
"Come here to see you, what programs are you arranging recently?"
"There are no special programs, just regular rehearsals. There is still some time before the Dragon Boat Festival, so there is not much to do."
Organizations like the folk orchestra basically have some performance tasks during the holidays.
Now it's the Dragon Boat Festival, and there's May Day in the middle. But in previous years, they didn't have many performance tasks on May Day, and they were all done during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Zhou Yan was relieved to hear that they had no special programs in the near future.
If they have a performance assignment recently and he suddenly takes away five people, it will have a great impact on them.
After chatting with everyone for a few words, Zhou Yan directly called the names of the five people.
"Guys, I have something to trouble you with, please move to the office."
Wei Yuru and the others were also very confused when Zhou Yan suddenly called him by name.
But they were already familiar with Zhou Yan, so they followed Zhou Yan to the office without asking any questions.
After arriving at the office, Zhou Yan told them about the formation of the women's folk band.
"I have already made an agreement with Yu Tuan. He supports this, but it still depends on your own wishes. This matter is not forced."
Several lesbians are exposed With surprised expressions, they didn't expect that Zhou Yan would lend them out to form a group alone.
For such a big matter, several people couldn't make up their minds for a moment and looked at others, waiting to see their reactions.
Because Wei Yuru and Zhou Yan went to the United States before, they all felt that this was an opportunity, but it was still risky to go out and form a group alone. After all, they had been in the group for such a long time and were used to being in the group. in.
"Then where will we live in the future?" Mei Min was the first to ask.
"When there are no performances, where you lived before is still where you live now. This does not need to change."
"What about the usual rehearsals?"
"Rehearsals have to go to my studio."
"Then our relationship is still in the group, right?"
"Of course, these will not change. In addition, after you come out, every The monthly salary will increase, but the specific amount is not fixed. Everyone is different."
When Zhou Yan mentioned the salary, several people had no reaction. This was the least of their concerns.
After Mei Min started, several lesbians also asked questions that they were concerned about.
After about ten minutes, almost all the questions that needed to be asked were asked.
Wei Yuru thought for a moment and was the first to raise her hand and said, "I have no problem."
The others looked at Wei Yuru and raised their hands one after another.
“It’s okay with me.”
“As long as the relationship remains the same, I’ll be fine with it.”
In the end, all five people agreed, and Zhou Yan nodded with a smile, "In that case, I told Yu Tuan. You prepare for a day tomorrow, and report directly to my studio the day after tomorrow. Sister Yuru knows where my studio is, and then you will We can go together."
"No problem." Wei Yuru smiled and nodded. (End of this chapter)