yournovel Chapter 43 Crescent Bay
Chapter 43 Crescent Bay
Lin Wanxing froze, her large, bright eyes filled with confusion. "Crescent Bay? Is this a song?"
She didn't recall ever hearing this song.
Chen Yuan nodded slightly and said, "It's a song, a song that's very suitable for a band to sing."
"Huh?" Lin Wanxing didn't understand. Since Chen Yuan said he was singing this song, maybe it really was, but she just hadn't noticed it.
Just because she's a singer doesn't mean everyone has heard every song.
Soon everyone arrived at the third floor, and at a glance, it was full of recording studios, which was quite impressive.
The three of them chose an empty room and were immediately surprised by the ample preparations. Almost all the musical instruments they needed were provided.
"Then you guys can start with your solo performances. As for the band, I'll explain later," Chen Yuan said.
Jiang Yichen learned from Lin Wanxing that Chen Yuan was going to sing Crescent Bay, but he had never heard of it before, so he simply let Chen Yuan make the arrangements.
Anyway, the three of them teamed up so that Chen Yuan could go on stage.
So, Jiang Yichen and Lin Wanxing quickly began discussing the arrangements for the solo concert and started the preliminary song selection process.
There was a rest area in the recording studio. Chen Yuan got some manuscript paper and pens from the tuning console, then sat down in the rest area, his thoughts racing.
If I had to pinpoint the biggest change in my mindset during this period, it would probably be accepting everything I have.
As a nobody on Earth, he spent years performing in various bars, which gave him a rich repertoire of songs.
Now, he is a songwriter, though he lacks inspiration, he is a true songwriter.
The music industry is not complicated on the surface.
Original singers are the most sought-after; they can write and sing, and even write songs for others.
Idol singers have certain singing skills, but basically no songwriting ability. How far they can go depends on the quality of the songs they receive.
There are three types of creators.
One type writes lyrics, another composes music, and the third type is an all-rounder.
A talented lyricist can earn thousands of dollars per word; however, composing music is undoubtedly the most difficult part.
After composing, some singers will entrust the arrangement to professional arrangers.
Writing lyrics, composing music, arranging music, and then recording—these constitute the complete process of creating a song.
And he, I must say, is really something. Although he wrote a lot of bad works, he was the one who wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and arranged the music.
They are the type who can do it, but can't do it well.
Chen Yuan initially did not want to do this task.
Although he doesn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry, he knows that it's not easy to get on the trending topics list.
The best way to achieve this goal is undoubtedly to make a name for yourself, which means releasing the song "Crescent Bay," whose name is perfectly fitting.
After a brainstorming session, Chen Yuan gathered his thoughts and began writing lyrics.
Most creators compose the music first and then write the lyrics, but he seems to be a minority, continuing this habit as we remember it today.
Soon, he drew several musical lines on the blank paper; the upper line was the score, and the lower line was the lyrics.
And so, Chen Yuan immersed himself in his work, writing with complete concentration. The songs of Jiang Yichen and Lin Wanxing occasionally reached his ears, creating a pleasant environment for him.
Jiang Yichen and Lin Wanxing's talent is undeniable. With the support of professional sound equipment in the recording studio, it felt as if they were at a live concert.
After spending time with them, he roughly knew what level these two were at.
Jiang Yichen is a top-tier singer and a rising star among the new generation.
Although Lin Wanxing is a top-tier singer, she can only be considered a rising star among today's young actresses. There are many other female singers at the same level.
If nothing unexpected happens, Jiang Yichen will definitely reach the top. Although Lin Wanxing has no songwriting ability, her idol image is very clear. She only needs good songs to move forward.
They're all amazing!
Chen Yuan sighed inwardly, but his pen didn't stop; multitasking was one of his strengths.
After an unknown amount of time, Chen Yuan noticed that the singing had stopped.
He stopped writing, looked up, and caught a glimpse of Lin Wanxing beside him. He was startled; he didn't know when the two of them had sat down next to him.
"Are you a ghost, moving silently?" Chen Yuan sighed, speechless.
"No, you're just too engrossed," Lin Wanxing said, her gaze fixed on Chen Yuan's manuscript.
"Chen Yuan, don't tell me you're creating something right now?" Jiang Yichen said seriously, looking intently at the lyrics Chen Yuan had written.
"This is what I wanted to tell you. I plan to write out the lyrics and music for this song first, then play and sing it once. If you think it's okay, then we'll sing this one?"
"I've also decided on the lead singer; Wanxing will be the one," Chen Yuan said.
"Hiss~"
"Then hurry up and write it!" Lin Wanxing's eyes sparkled as she looked at Chen Yuan with admiration. "Are you writing a song for me right here?"
"Huh? I'm singing for you, not for you," Chen Yuan said quietly. He felt awkward being watched by the two of them. "You two go ahead and do your own thing. I feel pressured sitting next to me."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanxing immediately stood up and said to Jiang Yichen, "Let's go, let's all go and continue rehearsing. Let's not disturb Chen Yuan's composition."
"..."
Jiang Yichen was being pushed around by her, looking helpless. He wanted to watch Chen Yuan compose the music properly.
But Jiang Yichen's mind was in turmoil at the moment. Seeing Lin Wanxing's expectant eyes, he felt pressured.
Chen Yuan is a formidable rival!
Whether in the show or in the future music scene, although Chen Yuan is a songwriter, it is hard to guarantee that he will not take the singer route, and in the future, we will have a relationship that is both friend and foe.
In the time that followed, Jiang Yichen and Lin Wanxing put their thoughts aside and focused on choosing a song.
It is, after all, one of the three major music festival stages, so once you're on stage, you have to take it seriously.
The three major music festivals have invited them before, but they generally don't accept the invitation, mainly due to the issue of appearance fees.
There is another explanation.
Grass roots.
At the same time, the performance group, the skit group, and the chorus group had already begun rehearsals.
Inside the room, the photographer, who seemed to have vanished, witnessed everything. He wisely refrained from filming Chen Yuan's manuscript, as the recorded version would begin airing on Wednesday.
Wednesday's episode airs Monday's, Thursday's episode airs Tuesday's, and so on.
Today's content will air on Friday. Leaking the guests' performances beforehand would be a major incident, so some parts will be cut during editing.
As time passed, in the bright afternoon sun, many tourists had already found places to cool off.
The "Heartbeat 30 Days" program team...
Director Zhang was checking the upcoming schedule when he suddenly remembered something and asked his colleague, "Has the props from the sponsor who specifically requested Chen Yuan arrived?"
"Yes, it has been shipped."
"This reward is pretty good. I never thought that a casual idea I came up with would actually lead to a sponsor requesting it. I just don't know if Chen Yuan will have a chance to win it," Director Zhang exclaimed.
A colleague thought for a moment and said, "Is it possible that the sponsor wants to gain exposure through negative publicity? After all, a songwriter is bound to not stand out among a group of singers."
"Huh?" Director Zhang was taken aback, then nodded slightly. "You know what, that's probably what they were thinking."