Chapter 136, Signing to Wei

Author: The cat’s voice remains

Chapter 136, Signing to Wei

The tall man wears sunglasses and a leather jacket, his cool name is Li Yansuo, guitarist, singer, and music producer.

He is short, stocky, dressed in ordinary clothes, and has a shy expression. His name is Xu Wei, a singer, musician, and songwriter.

After getting to know each other, we chatted wordlessly.

Lu Bu could tell that Ren Chan was not very familiar with them, he was probably a friend of a friend, and since he introduced them, he must have something to do with them.

After talking for a while, Xu Wei and Li Yanxiu got up and went out to use the bathroom.

Ren Chan then explained: "How should I tell you? Xu Wei is a friend of a friend of mine."

Sure enough, Lu Bu guessed it.

Ren Chan continued: "A person who loves music and focuses on music has made a lot of efforts to pursue his music dream, but the results were somewhat tragic. In 1994, he came to Yanjing alone. At that time, the boss approached him to negotiate a contract, and he only proposed one According to the conditions, the company cannot interfere with his music creation. If it interferes, it will give up the contract."

Hearing this, Yu Feihong looked at Lu Bu.

Yes.

This is very similar to Lu Bu, he doesn't like to be interfered with.

Ren Chan said: "Xu Wei released his first album in 1997. After the album came out, the sales volume reached 500,000 copies. Soon, two more singles were released, one of which was selected into the "Anthology of Contemporary Chinese Poetry". But The song became popular, but he was still poor, so poor that he had to pay for his living, refused to accept advertisements or commercial performances, and lived in a rented house all day long, immersed in the world of music."

This guy is a bit...

Whether you are pursuing dreams or pursuing art, you must first live, and only by living can you pursue what you want to pursue.

Lu Bu didn't know how to evaluate it.

Ren Chan added: "Last year, Xu Wei released his second album. The lyrics were as depressing and sad as ever. It was also this year that he suffered from severe depression and experienced the darkest moment in his life. This album The album was not as popular as expected. Under the pressure of life, he became more and more inferior. Every day was like a year. Finally, he packed up his bags and returned to his hometown in Xi'an. From last year to now, he has been running, running and running. The negative emotions in my mind were cleared, so I mustered up the courage to go to Beijing for the second time."

Did you realize it yourself?

It's okay, I'm not a pushover.

Lu Bu interjected: "Did you encounter difficulties again during your second visit to Yanjing?"

Ren Chan nodded and said: "He has written some songs and plans to produce a third album, but he has trouble eating and has left the original company. How can he have money to record songs and distribute them."

Under normal circumstances, releasing an album is very expensive, including renting a recording studio, hiring a band, buying lyrics and music, post-mixing, shooting the MV, finding locations, finding a director, post-production, editing, synthesis, etc., every step All require a lot of capital and manpower.

Lu Bu asked: "Do you want us to help him with funds?"

Ren Chan nodded and said, "You can listen to the songs on his album later and then make a decision."

After saying this, Xu Wei and Li Yanxu just came back.

Ren Chan said to Xu Wei: "Brother Xu, I have told Abu and Sister Yu about your situation. How about you sing a few songs from the new album for them?"

Xu Wei nodded, he had something to ask for and had no choice but to obey the arrangements.

Moreover, this time he came to Beijing, his mentality changed.

The first time he came here, he wanted to be an artist. But this time, he lowered his stature and felt that he was just an ordinary person. He worked hard to live like an ordinary person for survival and music.

Ren Chan stood up and said, "I'll get two guitars."

Xu Wei and Li Yansuo didn't talk much, but when they got the guitars, their faces became more smiley.

There was no introduction, no announcement.

Pluck the strings with your fingers and sing the first song directly.

“In the years of youth, we can’t help ourselves

Just because of the dream burning in my chest..."

"This is my perfect life

It’s also your perfect life…”

"How I want to see you

That still bright smile

free yourself again

Woo~

Also~"

Just now, Ren Chan said that the lyrics of Xu Wei's first and second albums were quite depressing and sad.

This song is no longer decadent, the lyrics and music are sunny and warm.

Lu Bu heard the sense of healing in it, from darkness, sadness, despair and loneliness, to sunshine, hope and joy.

After singing, Xu Wei glanced at Lu Bu and Yu Feihong, and saw that their expressions were indifferent, and his heart skipped a beat.

Could it be...

Facing failure again?

At this time, Li Yanxi adjusted his sunglasses, tilted his head to Xu Wei's ear, and whispered: "Use the big move."

Xu Wei nodded, that was all he could do.

then.

The second song begins.

"Nothing can stop

Your yearning for freedom..."

Just started singing.

Lu Bu suddenly sat up straight.

At the same time, goosebumps appeared on my arms.

"The moment you lower your head

Only then did I discover the path under my feet..."

There are not too many gorgeous words in the lyrics, and ordinary words can often go straight to the depths of the soul.

The accompaniment of two guitars, the refreshing sound and volume, highlight Xu Wei's voice full of vicissitudes of life.

Lu Bu looked at this unattractive singer and made some decisions in his heart.

"The free world in my heart

So clear and far away

Blooming and never withering

Blue lotus..."

This song is indeed a great move, and it was used by Xu Wei as the title song of his third album.

"It's so nice!" After the song ended, Yu Feihong commented and asked: "What's the name of this song?"

"Blue Lotus." Xu Wei replied.

"Blue Lotus" is a legendary magical flower. According to legend, no matter how sick anyone is, as long as they have a breath, they can recover immediately and become more alive. On the surface, it is a magical flower, but in fact it is like A clear spring in the distance in the desert represents a kind of hope.

The inspiration for this song comes from two ancient celebrities, namely Li Shutong and Xuanzang. They experienced countless ups and downs in their lives, but it was because they always had hope in their hearts that they finally reached the peak of life.

Therefore, it is not only a tribute to Li Shutong and Xuanzang, but also combined with his own tragic situation to convey the seeds of hope to the audience.

"What do you think?" Ren Chan asked Lu Bu.

"A very nice song." Lu Bu replied.

"Then..." Ren Chan was about to ask him if he wanted to invest, but he interrupted: "Mr. Xu, don't you have a contract with a company now?"

"No." Xu Weiyan said simply and concisely.

Ren Chan narrowed his eyes slightly and guessed what Lu Bu was going to do.

Sure enough, I just heard Lu Bu say: "I want to sign you into my studio. Of course, I will not interfere with your music creation, nor will I force you to shoot commercials or accept commercial performances. I will give you the highest degree of freedom."

Is there such a studio these days?

right!

There must be something fishy!

As a good friend, Li Yansuo asked: "After signing the contract, what percentage will you take of the money earned?"

Lu Bu replied: "Everyone is treated equally, 30% is taken, 20% is for the studio, and 10% is for the agent."

Xu Wei and Li Yanxiu were petrified on the spot.

Let alone them, Ren Chan was also stunned.

you……

Are you sure you are opening a studio and not a charity hall?
Chapter completed!