lerbook Chapter 495 This arrangement is absolutely amazing!
Chapter 495 This arrangement is absolutely amazing!
Chapter 495 This arrangement is absolutely amazing!
The group chatted and laughed all the way to the recording studio.
Hu Jiyan's face was beaming with a warm smile as he deftly opened the door.
He then stepped to the side, made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Everyone, take a break first. We'll discuss this in more detail once the Hanggai Band arrives."
Yu Huan paused slightly, then followed Lin Yourong at a leisurely pace, finally stepping into the recording studio last.
As he walked, he raised his hand to take off his mask and casually stuffed it into his pocket.
With a hint of curiosity on his face, he asked, "Brother Hu, has Teacher Liang arrived in Xingcheng yet?"
"He arrived yesterday and is probably at Hunan TV right now, discussing program details with the production team. After all, 'I Am a Singer' has a very significant influence in the Chinese music scene, so he's naturally very invested in it," Hu Jiyan replied with a smile.
Yu Huan smiled warmly, turned around gently, closed the door, and said, "That's great! Su Su and I are planning to treat everyone to dinner. We'll invite Teacher Liang and the Hanggai Band to the same place we went to last time."
"That's great! I won't be polite about this!" Hu Jiyan's eyes lit up, and he agreed without hesitation.
The small sofa in the control room is only for two people.
Yu Huan looked up and saw that Lin Yourong and Sister Ru had already sat down on the sofa. So, like Hu Jiyan, he went to the side, moved a stool, and sat down at the coffee table.
As soon as Hu Jiyan sat down, he leaned forward slightly and glanced back and forth between Yu Huan and Lin Yourong.
Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "Speaking of which, the preliminary work for this adaptation of 'Ulaanbaatar Nights' should be almost complete, right? I'm really looking forward to it and want to know what kind of amazing new ideas you can come up with for this classic Mongolian folk song."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan took out a shiny silver USB drive from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table.
With a smile still on his lips, he said unhurriedly, "The first draft is complete. It not only includes elements with distinctive grassland characteristics such as the morin khuur, throat singing, and long song, but I have also incorporated a lot of rock and pop music elements. Moreover, Susu will also make a bold attempt in terms of singing style, using a combination of Tibetan vocals and rock to reinterpret this Mongolian song. Overall, we'll have to put in a lot of hard work over the next few days."
Hu Jiyan listened intently, his eyes fixed on Yu Huan, nodding repeatedly without blinking.
After he finished speaking, he said enthusiastically, "Tibetan opera combined with rock? Just the idea itself is refreshing! The addition of the Hanggai Band will undoubtedly make this arrangement more professional and distinctively ethnic. Xiao Yu, you just said you wanted to use Tibetan opera combined with rock to perform Mongolian folk songs. That's a bold attempt. I'd like to ask you, what are your specific considerations?"
Faced with this question, Yu Huan remained calm and composed, and slowly said, "Brother Hu, you've hit the nail on the head. This actually stems from my attempts to blend different musical styles. In my opinion, there should be a wonderful and unique point of convergence between Tibetan opera, rock, and Mongolian folk songs."
Hu Jiyan nodded again, his eyes full of anticipation as he stared at the USB drive, then asked, "Do you need me to transcribe the music for you?"
The so-called "score writing" refers to the creation of a score specifically for each instrument, for musicians to refer to when playing.
Yu Huan leaned forward slightly, crossed her hands on her knees, and replied methodically: "The scores for the main instruments are already quite complete, but some details, such as the coordination of throat singing with other instruments and the Mongolian language part, still need to wait for the Hanggai Band to come over. After all, they are experts in these areas, and we need to make adjustments based on the actual rehearsal situation."
Hu Jiyan narrowed his eyes slightly and said thoughtfully, "Khoomei is an extremely unique vocal technique. Its strength lies in its ability to produce two or even more vocal parts simultaneously, making its expressiveness unparalleled. However, integrating it into rock style and modern instruments is a complex matter. How to make khoomei highlight its unique charm while perfectly blending it with the overall music without sounding abrupt is undoubtedly a huge challenge."
"So, we'll have to put in a lot of hard work from now on, and that depends on how well all parties cooperate and coordinate." Yu Huan said, looking up to meet Lin Yourong's eyes.
He smiled slightly and continued, "I have absolutely confidence in Susu."
Hu Jiyan nodded vigorously, his face full of agreement, and said, "Yes, Lin Su's versatility in music is extremely strong. Whether it's ballads or fast-paced rock, she can handle them with ease."
Lin Yourong quickly chimed in, "Don't flatter me too much, I still have a lot to do. Besides, this adaptation is quite challenging..."
Yu Huan smirked and teased, "Hey, Teacher Lin, don't be so modest! With your singing skills, even the most ordinary lyrics and music will sound like heavenly music when you sing them!"
"Exactly! Not to mention this time, with such a brilliant adaptation! The audience and judges will probably be stunned and give you full marks without hesitation!" Sister Ru chimed in jokingly.
"Go away! What are you saying!"
Faced with this exaggerated praise, Lin Yourong feigned anger, rolling her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky, but deep down she felt a little pleased.
Hu Jiyan laughed heartily. He had been feeling ants crawling all over his body for a while, and could no longer bear it. He turned to Yu Huan and asked, "Xiao Yu, do you think... if it's convenient for me... to listen to the arrangement of 'Night in Ulaanbaatar'?"
As he spoke, his gaze couldn't help but drift towards the USB drive on the coffee table.
Yu Huan smiled and generously reached out to pick up the USB drive and handed it to him, saying, "Of course, the MIDI files inside are all you need. The rest are the scores I transcribed. Brother Hu, please give me your feedback."
"Hey! I wouldn't dare offer any opinions in front of a musical genius like you—so I'll just listen with a thick skin. If I have any ideas, don't think I'm being long-winded." Hu Jiyan said as he reached for the USB drive, got up, and strode towards the control panel.
He plopped heavily into his office chair, looking extremely anxious.
He skillfully and precisely inserted the USB drive into the computer port, and then his right hand gripped the mouse, clicking rapidly. The windows on the screen kept switching and flashing in response to his actions.
Then, he grabbed the headphones, quickly put them on, bent over slightly, and stared intently at the computer screen, his ears focused on capturing every note.
Although the audio being played at this moment has no audio effects added and is entirely in its raw, unprocessed state, Hu Jiyan, an expert who has been immersed in the music industry for many years, can already appreciate the exquisite details of the arrangement.
At least for now, the mouse wheel can't scroll to the end.
Because each instrument in each part must have its own independent track.
The complex yet well-organized arrangement showcased Mr. Y's professionalism and dedication. A moment later, Hu Jiyan took off his headphones and turned to face Yu Huan's back.
His face was full of amazement as he exclaimed, "This arrangement is absolutely amazing! Xiao Yu, I guarantee that once this song is performed on stage, it will cause a huge sensation!"
Yu Huan turned around upon hearing this, a smile playing on his lips, and said humbly, "Brother Hu, you flatter me. This is only the first draft, and there are still many things that need to be polished. Moreover, the final result will depend on the subsequent rehearsals and the actual performance on stage; there are too many factors that can affect it."
Just then, Sister Ru's phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly rang.
She picked up her phone, glanced at the message, and her eyes lit up instantly. She said with a smile, "The Hanggai Band is downstairs. I'll go greet them. You guys chat."
"Okay." Hu Jiyan replied, quickly unplugging the USB drive and standing up briskly. "I'll print out the sheet music for you all first, and we can study it together later."
Yu Huan hurriedly thanked him, "Then thank you very much, Brother Hu!"
Hu Jiyan and Sister Ru took a step at almost the same time.
Sister Ru walked lightly towards the entrance.
Hu Jiyan turned around and walked steadily toward the printer in the inner corner.
He walked up to the printer and, while skillfully operating it, said, "I heard from Jingru that you were going to adapt 'Night in Ulaanbaatar,' specifically referencing the version sung by Zuo Xiao Zu Zhou. I immediately listened to it several times. To be honest, that version doesn't feel very popular and doesn't really have an advantage in stage competitions, but from the beginning I believed that with Xiao Yu's musical talent, he would definitely be able to unearth the deeper charm of this song. After listening to your arrangement just now, it has undoubtedly strengthened my opinion even more."
Yu Huan smiled gently and said, "Like I said before, the final effect mainly depends on Su Su and the Hanggai Band's performance. I just set up a framework."
As they talked, the printer started humming and continuously ejected sheets of A4 paper.
Hu Jiyan deftly organized the newly printed sheet music and exclaimed, "Xiao Yu, you've built such a solid framework; the final result is sure to be excellent."
Yu Huan smiled modestly and was about to respond when the door to the recording studio was pushed open.
Sister Ru walked ahead with a big smile on her face, followed by the members of the Hanggai Band.
The group filed in, their footsteps mingling and echoing in the small control room, instantly making the entire space incredibly lively.
Hu Jiyan acted quickly, grabbing a stack of sheet music from the paper dispenser and then reaching out to unplug the USB drive from the computer case.
Then, he turned around and quickly walked to the coffee table, placed the sheet music and USB drive on it, and warmly greeted the Hanggai Band who had just entered: "Welcome to Muse Music, everyone!"
"This is the director of Muse Music. You can just call him Director Hu." Sister Ru turned to the side and introduced him to the members of the Hanggai Band with a smile.
A burly man with a full beard, Hu Richa, the band's lead singer, greeted Hu Jiyan with a hearty smile and warmly shook hands with him.
"Hello, Director Hu! I am Hu Richa. It's nice to meet you. Please take care of me!" His voice was deep and resonant, with a strong accent.
At this moment, seeing Yu Huan stand up, Lin Yourong quickly followed suit.
Yu Huan was familiar with the seven members of the Hanggai Band. With keen eyesight, he accurately spotted a thin young man in the crowd.
This person is the founder and captain of the Hanggai Band, named Yiliqi. He is not only the band's throat singer and banjo player, but also the core figure responsible for the band's overall composition and arrangement.
Unlike the other members who were warmly greeting Hu Jiyan, Iliqi stood out from the crowd, appearing unusually reserved with a shy smile on his face.
Yu Huan walked towards Yiliqi at a leisurely pace, a warm smile always on her face.
He extended his hand and said, "Hello, you must be the captain of the Hanggai Band, right? I've seen many of your amazing performances on stage. Your music is so powerful, I've heard so much about you!"
When Ilich looked up at Yu Huan's bright, sun-like smile, his previously slightly reserved and shy expression instantly relaxed.
I couldn't help but admire him in my heart; this tall young man was truly handsome!
He quickly reached out, grasped Yu Huan's hand, and gently shook it, replying, "Hello—"
Before he could exchange more polite words, Sister Ru suddenly strode over and patted Yu Huan on the shoulder.
She then raised her voice slightly and introduced the Hanggai Band members loudly: "This is Mr. Y. He was the one who took on the main responsibility for arranging 'Night in Ulaanbaatar' this time..."
Upon hearing this, Ilich released Yu Huan's hand and nodded thoughtfully.
In today's music scene, the show "I Am a Singer" is highly anticipated and known to everyone.
He knew in his heart that most of the songs performed by the singers in the past were adapted by Liang Qiaobo, a big name in the industry.
The fact that the 'Mr. Y' in front of us was able to take on such an important task from Liang Qiaobo shows that he is no ordinary person and must have extraordinary musical talent.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Yu Huan again, his eyes full of curiosity and inquiry.
Seeing Yiliqi's reaction, Sister Ru realized that her introduction might have been a bit brief and vague, so she quickly added, "Oh! By the way, Mr. Y is a very talented music creator. He wrote the lyrics and music for several of Su Su's hit songs that swept the country, such as 'The Wind Rises,' 'It's You,' and 'Time Thief'!"
(End of this chapter)