Chapter Nine, and then what

The country is currently in a stage of opening its doors, and is being significantly distanced from serious music in Europe and America, while popular music has yet to catch up at all

He had become accustomed to it while at the West City Theatre

Jing Xiaoqiang was completely immersed in it, unconsciously mimicking the motions of playing the guitar. Many present were familiar with plucked instruments, and upon seeing his finger movements, they appeared somewhat ambiguous.

Zhou Qingyun does not give up: "The music academy can help you improve your skills in a comprehensive manner, whether you pursue a career as a singer or in the realm of traditional opera, it will be beneficial..."

Firstly, the piece "Lambada" was identified by the ensemble that showcases various musical works as a Bolivian folk song, with the lyrics being re-composed.

Jing Xiaoqiang is quite spendthrift. In the past few days, he received over 1,000 yuan and first spent 300 yuan to purchase a monthly membership at a nearby foreign-related hotel gym.

The business center of the hotel has mentioned that apart from foreign guests, it is rare to see local citizens applying for cards

The singing lingered in the air, and this time, the musicians who were originally taking a break nearby all gathered at the door, some of whom were familiar with the vocal professor here, nodding in acknowledgment from a distance

However, "Gangnam Style" is truly astonishing, with its refreshing musical structure, skillful and grand fluctuations in rhythm, and seamless interweaving of rap, all of which leave one in awe

However, because this is the rehearsal hall of the symphony orchestra, there are complete administrative schedules for practice during the day. Part-time musicians can only rehearse for a short while before starting work at 9:00 AM, mainly rehearsing for one hour after lunch

Professor Zhou, who is fifty-six years old and has already cultivated numerous talents, was taken aback

However, he would not go to someone else's rehearsal hall to play the piano and browse through the books, no matter how much his hands itched, Antonio could not afford to lose face like that

It is merely a matter of expressing a story through singing and dancing, which is why the performers in a musical often need to incorporate additional physical performance skills.

As he walked into the rehearsal hall, his mood was quite good, and he did not notice three or five men and women wearing black-rimmed glasses or sunglasses, who were mysteriously sitting in the corner of the rehearsal hall fiddling with a tape recorder

But what stands out more are those experts who are secretly manipulating the recording device

Several composers and arrangers, after analyzing this piece under various conditions, could not help but come over to observe it.

This summer vacation, about five or six songs will suffice to get by

However, a genius like Jing Xiaoqiang is still quite peculiar

The music academy has encountered countless talented individuals, but it is exceedingly rare to find someone who is both gifted and so indifferent.

Is this what is known as a naturally good voice

Jing Xiaoqiang did not know, but while he was lifting weights at the gym in the morning, he also thought about choosing the third song.

Bryan Adams has been popular for several years; otherwise, he would not have had the opportunity to sing the theme song for a blockbuster film in Hollywood

It is not!

From her perspective, this cannot be purely natural

As the piece came to an end, the guitarist offered him a suggestion: "First, strap on a bass to keep the rhythm, the performance will be even more ... ... "

I Do It for You

Jing Xiaoqiang attributed it to the original singer: "Bryan Adams wrote a song for Hollywood this year. A friend sent it to me, and I practiced it today. It's a bit slower, suitable for ballroom dancing, so we don't spend the whole night listening to disco and techno."

Jing Xiaoqiang expressed his gratitude repeatedly, and he has come to realize the necessity of accurately supplementing carbohydrates and proteins

Several musicians who received instructions casually greeted each other: "Are we still singing 'Gangnam Style'? Do we need to add some more arrangement effects?"

The vocal professor finally focused intently: "It allows more people to appreciate the charm of music"

He intends to verify how his experiences as a senior officer in the makeup artists' union on Broadway over the years differ

Jing Xiaoqiang suppressed a laugh: "No, I study stage design, specifically stage makeup."

A few musicians' eyes lit up instantly, and someone immediately grabbed paper and pen to take notes

Musicals are not something particularly profound; for instance, Jacky Cheung's ultimate dream is to perform his classic songs within a musical

Vocal professor Zhou Qingyun gently tapped her fingers with her eyes closed, increasingly confident in her judgment

The tunes played in the dance hall are usually quite casual

In the previous life, I studied stage design; how could I possibly replicate the same thing in this life? I must learn something new and refreshing.

It is akin to those singing competition programs that emerged later, where the same song can be rearranged with different instruments, rhythms, and interpretations by various skilled artists, resulting in entirely different effects

This is still because the two pieces by Jing Xiaoqiang are interesting and have market appeal, which is why everyone humbly chose to follow along and arrange them.

Jing Xiaoqiang was very engrossed, completely oblivious to the reactions of those around him, only wishing to portray it in the way he envisioned.

At this moment, everyone was not treating the * picture * book as a rehearsal for a ballroom dance, but rather as a slow rock filled with emotional charm, with a penetrating voice that is rich in emotional rendering, beautiful

In fact, it is evident from this song that he never intended to accomplish anything significant; he merely took out those familiar classic songs from his mind to deal with the situation.

Jing Xiaoqiang smiled gently: "Isn't it the case now?"

To sing in Portuguese may seem strange, but it is the only way to maintain authenticity. Moreover, in a place like Shanghai, where the Bund attracts people from all walks of life, it is not impossible for young sailors to have lived there.

A chorus of sighs surrounded the area

After dining out and returning to the band’s territory, the old doorman handed him the door key, and for 200 yuan, he could rent a unit in a tube building with a stove.

Thus, he began to lead a life characterized by a regular fitness and dietary regimen, akin to that of a caretaker dedicated to meal preparation and exercise.

These must have never seen Jing Xiaoqiang's first song, which surprisingly is to play a tambourine

Still unable to ascertain, I quietly sought out a professor from the nearby music academy specializing in vocal performance to confirm.

Then, listening to the introduction by these musicians, the most outrageous is this eighteen-year-old, whose arrangement of various instruments throughout the entire piece is precise and keen

It should not be ... ...

This guy still thinks of wherever he can get to as usual, too lazy to write out a score in advance, and just starts singing when he grabs the microphone

The guitarist and drummer quickly took their seats, and even though they did not know what to sing, providing a sense of rhythm was a fundamental skill.

In fact, it should be next year when this song will become immensely popular as the theme song for "Robin Hood".

The main aspect is the emotional rock of this superstar's voice, which is characterized by a unique, rugged, hoarse, and passionate quality. This is in stark contrast to the lack of distinctive features in Jing Xiaoqiang's previous singing.

He has been a pampered genius, treated like a young nobleman since childhood

But all attention is focused on this young man singing

But it shouldn't be like this; the pronunciation and enunciation are at this level. There should always be a metronome or accompaniment for practice. The guitar is the most common instrument.

Fearing that young people might find it impolite, a musician is about to introduce: "Teacher Zhou Qingyun is the head of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music's Vocal and Opera Department, the director of the National Youth Music Talent Base, and a first-level professor"

Jing Xiaoqiang still asks, "And then?"

Apart from the musician who was transcribing the score with great intensity, the others, including those next to the recording device, were wide-eyed and sitting up straight

A tall and handsome boy like this, who can sing and dance, would definitely earn more by acting; indeed, it is much harder in a music academy

Jing Xiaoqiang could only silently watch as he simulated on his lap, treating it as if his hands had gone numb. He would buy a machine to satisfy his interests once he had money in the future

This heartfelt slow rock is indeed quite boring just standing there singing, Jing Xiaoqiang nodded

Just as I was about to take it and give it a try, Zhou Qingyun squeezed in and asked, "Young man, where did you learn vocal music?"

It won an Oscar nomination and a host of other awards, becoming one of the classic love songs in Hollywood history

This is equivalent to the monthly salary of many people

Zhou Qingyun, with a civil and earnest demeanor, said: "You possess great talent and a solid foundation in skills; you must study vocal performance, otherwise it would truly be a pity!"

However, a musical prodigy has emerged from the contracted dance hall, and this topic is sure to spread within the symphony orchestra

Jing Xiaoqiang, however, casually picked it up, mainly because he was not very familiar with domestic songs

Moreover, the symphony concert hall used to host social dances such as the waltz and foxtrot, but now it has transitioned to disco, which demands a higher level of rhythmic coordination and more complex instrumentation, primarily because everyone has seen an increase in their earnings

Jing Xiaoqiang understands the heartfelt intentions of the supporting role: "Hello, I am just here for a temporary job, I am preparing for the drama academy."

Only then can one stand on a higher and more brilliant stage

In a previous life, the stage designer Jing Xiaoqiang, who had been praised in this manner, smiled and said: "I have learned, and then what?"

The result is even more surprising, as to the performers it merely sounds like a singing voice with good pitch, while the arrangers and composers hear some hidden techniques within it

Because this seems to confirm some of their speculations

Therefore, after his morning exercises every day, Jing Xiaoqiang would arrive early at the rehearsal hall to help move out large items such as the piano, treating it as strength training

Bryan Adams is a prodigy who has never attended a professional academy

The surroundings are now a complete mess

Everyone comes from a music academy background, and even if there is a distance from the vocal performance major, they will still appreciate it

Indeed, as Jing Xiaoqiang sang the first line, the kind of poignant timbre later referred to as a smoky voice immediately resonated in the rehearsal hall

Although everyone in the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, except for the laborers responsible for transportation and cleaning, has been referred to as a genius at some stage.

However, it is a basic professional ethic to rehearse with the band for a fixed two hours every day