Chapter 009: The Times Are Advancing, Independent Musicians Also Have a Path Forward

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This is not just the flattering of Master Xie, the driver, but it has also reached Ouyang Cheng here

Release music as an independent artist

With such a skill, Teacher Ouyang, you in the news department need not worry about this year's year-end cultural program, right? Xiao Yang is so talented that he can perform solo with his own accompaniment! Guaranteed to take first place!

Can you release songs by yourself

Yang Qian was unaware that he had caught the teacher's attention. After finishing his song, he became low-key again, sitting in his original spot with Xiang Tiange to discuss music, concealed behind the shouts of a group of drunken revelers

Alternatively, one could participate in a singing competition on a variety show, make a name for oneself, and then be signed by a management company to release one's own works

In fact, Yang Qian has not come away empty-handed in these three months. Through his efforts of playing and singing by himself every night after returning home, he has unlocked eight new songs in three months

Yang Qian eagerly began to inquire

There are no barriers to releasing one's own music, but whether the audience enjoys it depends on the quality of the work itself and the appeal of the singer's voice

Yes, that is exactly how I am

It is actually not difficult to understand. Currently, major music apps provide a platform for grassroots singers to showcase their abilities, somewhat akin to online novels. There are virtually no barriers to entry; as long as you believe you can sing reasonably well, you can upload your recorded songs.

You do not need to shoot videos; you can also release your own songs. Now, platforms like Music Cloud or Yueyin allow us to register and verify as independent musicians, enabling us to publish the songs we sing, whether they are covers or original works, all of which can generate income

Xiang Tiange put away the camera and audio equipment, however, he did not touch the guitar that Yang Qian handed over, as he wanted to ask Yang Qian about fingerpicking techniques on the guitar when he returned later

Xiang Tiange can be considered quite proficient at playing the guitar, but compared to Yang Qian, he still feels that he falls far short.

Yang Qian is clearly a master

Xiang Tiange openly revealed his background to Yang Qian

Unlike the emphasis on originality found in online novels, the creation of songs has certain thresholds. Therefore, aside from a few artists who insist on originality, the majority tend to cover more established musical works.

Xiang Tiange introduced his experiences to Yang Qian

He now feels quite lonely singing alone, so he has released some of his relatively good and somewhat mature works to communicate with his fans, which may lead to further improvement

Filming videos itself takes a lot of time, and once one becomes an internet celebrity, there is even less time and mental space to gradually hone one's singing skills

Surprisingly fitting for his vocal tone, and unexpectedly suitable for him to sing at this moment

Ouyang Cheng became interested

Ouyang Cheng did not understand music, nor did he think to ask Yang Qian where that song just now came from—there were so many songs he had never heard before, so it was quite normal not to recognize it

Tian Ge, you said that when it comes to recording songs, is it more appropriate to buy a professional recording device like you did, or to find a recording studio?

Yang Qian had just finished singing, still lost in the long and delicate notes from the guitar's conclusion. The village head across the round table, Cheng Han, couldn't wait to applaud and show his support.

Yang Qian has gained a clearer understanding of the path he wishes to pursue compared to three months ago

I can do it this way as well, but while I am okay with shooting videos like this, I still have a long way to go with recording songs. You see, how high are your quality requirements for the songs you send out!

However, one is easily swayed by the sweetness of a kind word, and Lu Youyi is also planning to return to enjoy that Maotai that has been stored for over ten years

Yang Qian had not previously understood the singer industry very well; his thinking was still rooted in the traditional record industry. He believed that a singer's debut was still the same as before, following a step-by-step process: signing with a record company, gradually honing their skills, and then releasing albums

Xiang Tiange has not released many cover songs, but he is somewhat famous for his video productions, making him an unconventional internet celebrity. This has indeed significantly increased his income

Isn't it only natural for a master to feel proud when their own disciple shines?

Please lend me a moment to copy this material

Master Xie continued to speak

But now the world has changed

Although it is said that live streaming or making videos may not necessarily become popular, the minds of young people these days are quite active. How can they endure a normal job that is filled with rules and offers little financial reward

Even Cheng Han cannot articulate what is good about it; in any case, it suffices to praise it.

It is just like "Once Again the Smoke Rises"; even Yang Qian, who has heard the original version, feels that he could never reach such a level in his lifetime.

However, Yang Qian is not particularly concerned about the level of income

Those with some ability or a bit of charm have mostly turned to the influencer industry

Including the earliest songs "Goodbye" and "Only Memories Can Be Relished," Yang Qian now possesses resources for a total of ten songs

Master Xie often accompanies Ouyang Cheng on missions, understanding his temperament well. The flattery is delivered at just the right moment and in just the right measure, making Ouyang Cheng feel so comfortable that his eyes have begun to squint with intoxication

Lu Youyi was somewhat displeased; he had intended to finish filming that sound, but unexpectedly, the village chief intervened, which was particularly abrupt, making it difficult to edit the later parts

Everyone else at the table who was eating and drinking was praising Yang Qian for singing beautifully, each person chiming in, and Yang Qian was unable to keep up with the compliments

Yang Qian felt somewhat dazed, recalling a similar question his sister had asked three months ago

Teacher Ouyang, congratulations on having such an outstanding disciple who excels in both literature and martial arts

Ah, you really reminded me! I will mention it to Director Zang later. During the meeting a few days ago, it was said that we should start preparing programs. This year, the station will report and select several artistic programs to participate in the provincial New Year's Eve gala, aiming for our station to secure a spot. I will see if Xiao Yang is capable of this!

Yang Qian did not pay much attention to the interruption of his reminiscence, but simply smiled and rested his arm on the guitar, giving a slight bow to the village chief

After all, this is a female vocal song, and it is a female vocal song sung by Teresa Teng

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However, Yang Qian is quite interested in the path of becoming an independent musician and releasing his own songs online as mentioned to Xiang Tiange.

Fortunately, he did not give up and stubbornly sang it ten times, unlocking all the singing techniques and gaining a new understanding of this song

He did not say anything, only reluctantly put down the camera and handed it back to Xiang Tiange

An unfathomable master

Oh, that's fine. Teacher Lu can just let me know when he is available, and I also have the audio materials.

Ouyang Cheng did not praise Yang Qian, but this does not mean that he does not like the song Yang Qian just sang. He pretended to be reserved, simply because he was feeling pleased with himself

None of them can be managed by Yang Qian

Oh, I had no idea he had such a talent. I wouldn't have noticed if this kid hadn't sung today

He is not a person with high material pursuits; he is content as long as he has enough money to spend. Otherwise, he would not be able to endure loneliness without starting a live stream.

Even if Yang Qian were to master all vocal ranges, he still does not believe he could replicate the sweet timbre of this legendary figure in the Chinese music scene.

Almost every month, there will be an income of two to three thousand. I post on the Yueyin platform, and their income structure includes: membership + singles + advertisements + accompaniment + cover songs + digital albums + appreciation + lyrics and music transactions + exclusive incentives + collaborations + sponsorships

Fortunately, later Yang Qian found a male version sung by a singer from the "Good Sister" group, who was the performer of the version he practiced from the previous song "Only Memories Can Be Relived" among many cover versions.

The words spoken to Tian Ge opened a window for the bewildered Yang Qian

Well-rounded in both literary and martial skills, where 'literary' refers to the eloquence in writing and 'martial' pertains to singing. Although this term may seem somewhat forced, flattery, in its coarseness, tends to be more appealing to people.

Of course, this depends on whether the platform holds the copyright. If the original copyright holder of the song does not agree to allow others to cover it, then the related cover works will be removed.

I do not have such a high income, but the revenue from advertising and membership sharing is actually quite acceptable

Well sung! Teacher Yang sings truly well

On the contrary, the enthusiastic praises from everyone for Yang Qian made Ouyang Cheng feel that he too had some glory.

Can one become a singer without going through a brokerage company

It may be better to find a recording studio. Those with a high level of attention usually have their songs produced by professionals, so their music sounds very professional, and they also have covers that are just like real albums

Thus, Yang Qian was quite surprised to bring back this beautiful song "Recapture" with both exquisite lyrics and melody

Once again, it is a high pitch and a female voice, and Yang Qian initially thought about putting this song aside.

Therefore, compared to becoming famous immediately, I would prefer to spend more time practicing on my own and gradually move closer to my dreams

Yang Qian can only continue to work hard, striving to unlock greater rewards as soon as possible, to improve his singing skills and enhance his vocal abilities; he also wishes to sing high notes!

It may also be because he has encountered more of the top singers on Earth that he has realized the gap between himself and those singers whose songs have been sung for many years, and he yearns for their level of achievement.

Even so, Yang Qian found that there were still not many songs suitable for him to sing. Among ten songs, many were either sung by female voices, or were high-pitched, or were beyond his current capabilities to handle

This song has two versions that are the most popular, both of which are sung by female artists, specifically by two divas: one is Teacher Deng, and the other is Diva Wang

Xiang Tiange chatted with Yang Qian about the guitar for a while. Yang Qian answered all his questions without reservation and taught him patiently. Xiang Tiange felt both moved and admiring, and couldn't help but ask Yang Qian more questions.

However, among the ten songs, not every one can be sung by Yang Qian, or rather, not every one can be sung well by him

Xiang Tiange believes that Yang Qian plays better and sings better than he does. If he were to also release songs, he would likely achieve better results than himself

Clap clap!

Teacher Yang, you sing much better than I do. Why not go live or record a video?

However, Xiang Tiange is not Yang Shihan, and he cannot engage in an in-depth discussion on this issue with Yang Qian. In his view, it is a pity that Yang Qian sings so well, yet it is merely a case of "building a car behind closed doors".

Xiang Tiange uploaded an audio of himself singing. Although it is not popular, a portion of the viewers will come from the video platform, which has also provided him with a considerable amount of traffic

However, even after three months, he appeared to have changed little aside from becoming much tanner. Nevertheless, Yang Qian remained steadfast in his original intention, responding to Xiang Tiange with the same words he had used to answer his sister three months ago

As for those popular singers who do not sing well, as well as the debut paths of boy bands and girl groups, Yang Qian will not consider them

Ouyang Cheng spoke to Yang Qian in a somewhat reproachful tone, but in reality, he was fond of this disciple and could hardly bear to truly blame him