indianbanksassociation Chapter 157 Teacher Jiang Baizhi, you must become famous!
Chapter 157 Teacher Jiang Baizhi, you must become famous!
Booth seating.
"This song..."
Xu Wenshan's hands trembled slightly under the table; he had already succumbed.
As Jiang Bai sang, his thoughts drifted uncontrollably away.
It took me back to half a year ago, to the filming location called "Big Blue Mountain".
It was a barren place that inspired despair.
Loess, withered trees, and mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see.
The film crew stayed there for three whole months.
The conditions were harsh, mosquitoes were rampant, and many people fell ill.
Xu Wenshan himself lost 20 pounds.
He remembered a scene.
It's the climax of the movie.
After experiencing a series of hardships, the young protagonist, Erwa, carries his schoolbag and walks to school on a winding, muddy road in the mountains.
The script describes Erwa running on the mountain road and climbing on the stone steps.
It was drizzling on the day of the shoot.
The road was slippery and muddy.
The young actor who played Erwa was a local child.
The child wasn't wearing shoes; he was barefoot.
"Action!"
Erwa started running.
Running wildly through the mud.
You fell down, so you got up.
He was covered in mud, his face a mixture of rain and tears.
Xu Wenshan was sitting behind the monitor at the time, watching that small figure against the backdrop of the vast mountains, looking so tiny, yet so stubborn.
At that time, Xu Wenshan was thinking:
What music should we play here?
"Is it to use a grand symphony to underscore the tragedy?"
"Or should we use the mournful cello to depict suffering?"
He tried many things, but none of them satisfied him.
too heavy.
The music was too heavy, making it hard to breathe, and actually weakened the vitality of life.
until now.
In a bustling coffee shop in Shanghai.
In the lighthearted singing of this forest-girl.
"Just a tiny little cloud~"
"Walk over slowly~"
In Xu Wenshan's mind, the image of Erwa running in the rain suddenly overlapped with this song!
The scene changed.
No longer is it bitter wind and rain.
The music gave the visuals a new soul!
That wasn't fleeing, that was rushing to a destination!
That was an indomitable spirit against fate, and a yearning for the future!
Even though his feet were in mud, his eyes shone with light and his heart was filled with joy!
The song's upbeat tone perfectly balances the heaviness of the visuals.
This stark contrast creates a tremendous tension called "hope"!
"This is...this is the feeling I wanted!"
"This is—a flower that blooms from the soil!"
Xu Wenshan gripped the corner of the table tightly, his knuckles turning white.
Tears welled up in the eyes of this unshaven middle-aged man without warning.
A drop falls into a coffee cup, creating ripples.
He finally understood what Yu Zheng meant by "healing".
This is more than just a cure.
This is salvation!
It is a redemption for the child in the movie, and also for all those struggling in suffering!
.......
"La...la...la...la..."
The last note ended with Jiang Bai's fingers lightly tapping the table.
Jiang Bai stopped.
He picked up his coffee, which had gone a little cold, and used it to moisten his throat.
Seeing the director across from me with tears streaming down his face, I felt a sense of relief.
"It seems... we've secured our position."
"The effect is even better than I expected."
"As expected of 'Riding the Waves,' truly a purifying anthem for villains!"
Jiang Bai pulled out two tissues and handed them over:
"Director Xu?"
"Are you... alright?"
Xu Wenshan did not accept the tissue.
He suddenly raised his head, and in his bloodshot eyes burned two flames called "frenzy".
"Teacher Jiang!"
"Teacher Jiang Baizhi!"
Xu Wenshan's voice was hoarse and trembling, carrying an almost pleading urgency:
"This song......."
"I want it!"
What's the name of this song?
Seeing Xu Wenshan's excited expression, Jiang Bai moved slightly to the side.
"It's called 'Riding the Waves'."
"Riding the Waves... What a great name! It has to be this one!"
"Apart from this song, all the other songs are garbage! None of them deserve to be in my movie!"
He grabbed Jiang Bai's hand, which was resting on the table, and became so excited that he could hardly speak:
Did you know?
"For a split second just now, I felt like my movie came to life!"
"This song is the soul of this movie!"
"Without this song, my film is dead! With it, this film can win awards! It can win big awards!"
Jiang Bai withdrew his hand without showing any emotion, maintaining a reserved smile on his face:
"Director Xu, I'm glad you like it."
"Regarding the method of cooperation..."
"Box office revenue sharing!"
Xu Wenshan roared, attracting the attention of the people in the nearby booths.
But he didn't care at all, and even felt that he had gotten a great deal:
"1%! Just like I said!"
"No! I think even 1% is too low!"
"If the box office surpasses 100 million, I'll give you an extra big bonus!"
"but......."
Xu Wenshan paused, looking at Jiang Bai with eager eyes:
"However, I would like to ask you to sing this version of the theme song yourself!"
"That childlike innocence, tinged with a touch of detachment—I can't think of anyone else but you who could embody it!"
Jiang Bai picked up his coffee, took a sip, concealing the smile on his lips, and pretended to ponder:
"Singing is possible."
"However...time might be a bit tight."
"I've been dealing with school matters these past couple of days... well, I probably won't be able to go to the recording studio for a few more days. With post-production involved, it'll take at least a week, right?"
"More than a week?"
Xu Wenshan became anxious.
He's an impatient person; once he's finally found the soul of the film, he can't wait to embed it into the movie.
"No, no, that's taking too long!"
Xu Wenshan waved his hand and directly presented the solution:
"Alright, Ms. Jiang Baizhi, let's make this a special case!"
"The day after tomorrow! That's Saturday!"
"Did you go to the trouble of making the trip to Kyoto?"
"I have a few old friends who own top-notch recording studios. Their equipment is better than here, and they're much more efficient! As long as you're there, we'll record and edit in one day, and we can have the finished product ready in no time!"
"I'll reimburse you for all your airfare and hotel expenses! Is that alright?"
Jiang Bai made a mental calculation.
"Saturday?"
"It happened to be a day off at that time."
"And while I'm in Kyoto, I can also record the five songs I redeemed from the shop..."
perfect!
Jiang Bai put down his cup, smiled slightly, and the smile looked particularly serene in the afternoon sunlight.
"Since Director Xu has said so, how can I not cooperate?"
"See you in Kyoto on Saturday then."
Jiang Bai extended his hand, smiling brightly:
"Director Xu, I wish us a pleasant collaboration!"
"Wishing 'Children of the Mountains' great box office success!"
After the discussion was successful.
Xu Wenshan was in a state of high excitement.
"Teacher Jiang Baizhi, you are truly my benefactor!"
"No, I have to go back right away!"
"I'm going to re-edit the video tonight! See where I can embed this song!"
"I'm going to show Lao Yu what a true stroke of genius looks like!"
Xu Wenshan was in a great hurry to leave.
He reached the door, but then suddenly turned back.
He looked at Jiang Bai, who was still sitting there, calm and collected.
He said seriously:
"Teacher Jiang Baizhi."
"You must become famous."
"It would be a tragedy for the entire Chinese music scene if someone with your talent were to be buried."
"Although I am a nobody, please don't hesitate to ask if you ever need my help in the film industry!"