Chapter 410 New Album

The words that were harmonized in the title of the previous chapter were "Damn him".

Then, well, I can't complain about the so-called harmonious lexicon.

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Fly Band Studio.

Zhou Zhao crossed his arms and stood at the entrance of the practice room, looking at the people who were rehearsing over there, and couldn't help smiling when he listened.

In fact, really, people who have come from that era, as long as you have heard rock music and the rock of the Flying Band, then it is hard for you not to become their fan.

Confusion, shouting, struggle, rebellion, pain, and a calm smile after suffering in life... that is almost the strongest voice of an era.

Moreover, even though it must be a knot now, Li Qian has to admit that he is actually a die-hard fan of the Flying Band, and he likes many of their works quite a lot.

In the early 1980s, when the flying band became popular, Zhou Zhao was just the assistant to the general manager of Cinda Records, and began to learn how to manage the company's affairs from his father. At that time, like many people at that time, he was a member of the flying band Fans, and now, he has taken over Cinda Records for many years, but he is still as excited as he was then, for any work of the Flying Band.

Zheng Mo, the manager of Flying Band, was standing beside Zhou Zhao. Seeing that a song was about to end, he couldn't help but look pale. He turned to look at Zhou Zhao, and asked with a soft smile, "Mr. Zhou, how are you doing?"

Zhou Zhao nodded with a smile, "It still tastes the same, it's still so good!"

Zheng Mo couldn't help laughing.

Of course, Flying Band is Flying Band!

They don't come out of the rivers and lakes, let those little bastards be complacent, but once the Flying Band comes out of the rivers and lakes again, they will still be the flag bearers of domestic rock music!

After a while, the drumbeat stopped, and they were standing at the door, when they heard Xiao Aiguo commenting inside: "Le, you are a little too excited today, you are a bit rushed, Mingyun, you and Aishu are still not close enough, his rhythm The ones given are too brittle and very hard, so you have to stick them there, you can’t always go your own way, then our band will fall apart! Love books, you should give in a little bit, take it.”

It seemed that he hadn't finished speaking when he heard Geng Le suddenly say: "Yo, old Zhou is here?"

Hearing this, Zhou Zhao walked in, nodded and greeted the band buddies, and even bumped fists with Geng Le and Xiao Aiguo, and asked with a smile, "How about Brother Xiao? This song is almost ready to be recorded, right?"

Xiao Aiguo was not too talkative as usual, and only said after hearing the words: "It's almost meaningless."

Zhou Zhao smiled, turned his head to look at Geng Le, and then said, "Did you hear what was said about Minghu yesterday?"

Xiao Aiguo nodded, but did not speak.

Zhou Zhao smiled again, and said, "Actually, the main reason is that in the past few years, you old guys have been hiding. There are no tigers and monkeys in the mountains to be called kings. Ha ha, and you, don't care too much! In the past few years , Li Qian is indeed very popular, so it is normal for him to be arrogant."

Xiao Aiguo smiled, and replied succinctly: "It's okay."

Geng Le then said, "That woman's tone is really crazy, Lao Zhou, do you want me to go out and spray some more, it's too fucking pretentious, thank you, thank you bastard!"

Zhou Zhao smiled, and before he had time to speak, Xiao Aiguo had already said, "Okay, don't make trouble for nothing, what's the point of using a junior to build a ladder and show your face?"

Geng Le shrugged his shoulders, Zhou Zhao smiled and said nothing, but Zheng Mo couldn't help but said: "Brother Xiao, you can't say that. This year is not what it used to be. I haven't released an album in 2019, Brother Geng stood up and said a few words, it's not a bad thing to stir it up in advance, it's called warming up!"

Xiao Aiguo looked at him upon hearing this, but said nothing.

Xiao Aiguo didn't speak, and Geng Le was always very close to his manager Zheng Mo, and the other members in the band were even more reluctant to say anything. At this time, Ma Aishu, who usually has nothing to say, suddenly said : "It's better not to use such hype. It's okay to offend people. The problem is that it's a bit embarrassing."

"Hi!" Geng Le was unhappy when he heard the words, "Ma'er, what do you mean by that? Who did I lose to us? Didn't I do this with Lao Zheng to create momentum for us?"

Ma Aishu heard this and said: "As long as the work is good, what kind of momentum do we need to create? If the work is not good, there is no use in building momentum? To be honest, if the work is not good, I would rather release this album!"

Xiao Aiguo turned to look at Ma Aishu when he heard the words.

He could force an honest person like Ma Aishu to start saying such things. He knew that Ma'er's thoughts were probably very similar to his, and he was quite disgusted with the so-called hype and preheating through the media.

Because of this, the accumulated dissatisfaction with Zheng Mo's way of jumping up and down in his heart suddenly became a little more - I really don't know why Geng Le had such a life with him!

Seeing Geng Le staring and about to refute, Xiao Aiguo said in time: "Okay, stop arguing!"

After a pause, he looked at Zhou Zhao, and said, "Since that's been said over there, let's see the real chapter in the works, it's too bitch to quarrel back and forth!" After finishing speaking, he didn't wait for Zhou Zhao Zhao replied, turned to look at the members of his band, and said seriously: "From now on, watch your mouth carefully and stop talking nonsense."

After a pause, he looked at Zheng Mo, then looked back at Geng Le, "Especially you, Le, don't talk so much with the outside world, we are singing and making music, you always talk to a woman What are you spraying!"

Xiao Aiguo's prestige is still very high. Geng Le shrugged his shoulders and nodded when he heard the words, although he was not very happy, "OK, is it OK if I don't talk?"

Zheng Mo thought about it, and wanted to explain. After all, in his opinion, following Qi Jie's words, the fire is in full swing. If the two sides walk back and forth a few times, the fire will be completely ignited. , it’s hard to say if there are too many, at least the younger generation of fans will be familiar with the name of the Flying Band, instead of just taking them as "legendary characters" and just knowing them. When the album is finished and released, it will definitely be of great benefit to increase the sales of the album after a little hype.

But at this time, Xiao Aiguo had already spoken, and he could feel that among the troika of the Flying Band, Geng Le seemed to be the only one who supported his idea. He was a little disgusted with the routine, so he hesitated for a while. He didn't speak again, but turned to look at Zhou Zhao, the boss of Cinda Records, waiting for him to say something.

But at this time, Zhou Zhao just smiled, and nodded without hesitation, "Sure, what should Brother Xiao say, then do! Let's not hype, just focus on making the album, okay?"

Hearing this, Xiao Aiguo finally had a smile on his face.

Zheng Mo looked at Zhou Zhao, feeling a little dissatisfied, but in front of so many people, it was naturally inconvenient to say some things, so he had to hold back for the time being.

After everyone chatted for a few more words, Zhou Zhao left and asked them to continue rehearsing. Zheng Mo followed him out. As soon as he walked out of the studio, he couldn't help saying: "Mr. Zhou, you... this idea is not You gave it to me and Geng Le, but you were the first to..."

Zhou Zhao smiled and comforted him: "Old Zheng, haven't you noticed? Lao Xiao and Lao Ma are not very happy to do this. If that is the case, why do we bother at this time? Wouldn't it affect this picture? The creation of the album! Besides, it’s not that you don’t know about Lao Xiao’s temper. If he gets upset, he might turn his head and decide not to do it. Have you forgotten how much effort and effort we put in to convince him? How strong is it?"

Having said that, he smiled and patted Zheng Mo on the shoulder, saying: "It's not too late for us to do something after the album is released! Don't worry, ah!"

After finishing speaking, he let go of his hand with a smile, and said: "I'm going back first, you just keep an eye on it, Lao Xiao's work is too inky, and he likes to overthrow it back and forth. In fact, the works in this album are all saved by him. What can I do with a good thing that has been around for more than ten years? How about you, help me persuade it, it’s almost done, don’t you think so?”

After Zheng Mo nodded, he smiled again, patted him on the shoulder, turned his head and walked towards his car.

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In the evening, at six o'clock.

In winter in Shuntian Mansion, it was already completely dark outside at this point.

After the arrangement was over, the band members went out one after another, and Ma Aishu deliberately stayed at the end. When even Geng Le went out, he went to the rest area with his bag on his back and sat down. Looking at Xiao Aiguo opposite, Said: "Old Xiao, I see that you... are not satisfied?"

Xiao Aiguo looked up at him, didn't say yes or no, just picked up the kettle, poured him a big glass of water, then leaned back on the sofa, lost in thought.

The two have known each other for more than twenty years, and they have seen each other almost every day these years. They have already become too familiar with each other, and because Geng Le's temperament is too drifting, although they are almost the same when it comes to friendship, but when it comes to daily life Geng Le is still a bit short of speculation. In the whole band, he and Xiao Aiguo are the ones who have the most speculation.

Therefore, Xiao Aiguo didn't speak, so he didn't speak. He sat there holding the water glass, drank two sips of water, and quietly waited for Xiao Aiguo's answer.

After several minutes, Xiao Aiguo suddenly said: "Actually, we all know that although Li Qian's path is different from ours, it is definitely not for nothing that he is today. I carefully reviewed their album. I have listened to it many times, and the standard is still very high.”

Ma Aishu thought for a moment after hearing this, and then looked up at him, "Are you... a little worried?"

If you are chatting with other people, even if it is an old guy like Geng Le, Xiao Aiguo will not hesitate to scoff at this kind of statement - who is he, he is Xiao Aiguo, he is an old rock and roll Xiao, he will be afraid of a rising star ? Will he be worried that he won't be able to sell the four beauties? joke!

But the person sitting opposite was Ma Aishu. After hesitating for a moment, he said flatly: "I can't talk about worrying, but, as you know, we have really been away for too long. I am not afraid of making music. I am worried that I will be a little worried." Zhunmai! Over the past ten years, there have been too many changes, and I am worried that people will not accept our products.”

After Ma Aishu heard this, it took half a minute before he opened his mouth and said, "Have we ever left? It's just that we haven't released an album, right? I think..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Aiguo shook his head, interrupted him, and said, "Ma'er, we all understand the truth. Watching people swimming at the beach every day is different from going swimming by yourself."

Ma Aiguo heard the words and fell silent.

After a pause, Xiao Aiguo looked up at the roof, and murmured: "The main reason is that during the rehearsal period, I don't think the songs in my hand are very tasty! But I don't know how to make it better. Enough taste!"

This time, Ma Aiguo also leaned on the sofa.

After a long time, he sighed, "Old Xiao, do you feel that we are all getting old!"

Hearing what he said, Xiao Aiguo laughed instead, "Nonsense! Old fart, you fucking sleep with three girls all night, are you old?"

Ma Aishu laughed when he heard this.

Then, he stood up and swung his backpack over his shoulder, "Let's go, don't think about it! It's almost rusted these years, it doesn't matter whether he wins or loses, let's talk about it!"

Xiao Aiguo smiled and said, "You go first, I'll stay for a while!"

Ma Aishu nodded, "Let's go!" Then he turned his head and walked out.

After he left, Xiao Aiguo leaned back on the sofa again. After a full ten minutes passed, he stood up, walked to the rehearsal area, picked up the guitar, and stood there steadfastly, thinking and thinking, but his hands were stuck for a long time. None fell to the strings.

After a few minutes, he put the guitar back again, rubbed his nose, went to the rest area to pick up his car keys and wallet, got up and walked out.

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With the news that the four beauties are actively preparing for their second album, everyone in the entertainment industry quickly entered a state of waiting to see a good show. However, afterward, Geng Le did not accept any more interviews until When he was blocked by reporters one time, he said with a look of disdain: "It's a good thing, if you are not convinced, let's compare it! Who else should we be afraid of?"

As for Cinda Records, Zhou Zhao, the general manager of Cinda Records, said with a smile in an interview: "I think this is actually a good thing. The Flying Band is the founder of domestic rock music and a hall-level band. The Beauty Band should also be regarded as a good rising star, and now both sides are going to release albums, which is very good, for every rock fan, this is a good thing, isn't it?"

Therefore, everyone knows that duel has become inevitable.

Then, although both sides fell into silence for the rest of this winter, and this matter seemed to come out of nowhere, it was suddenly hung up again, but everyone knew that the fire had already been planted.

However, what outsiders don't know is that the Flying Band had already completed the recording of seven works, but because of Xiao Aiguo's repeated insistence, they eventually withdrew three of them. The reason is that it is not good enough!

And at that time, even Geng Le began to understand: Although he might not care about it, in fact, this unexpected appointment still put a lot of pressure on Xiao Aiguo!

Although in Geng Le's view, the four beauties bands really have nothing to fear! As for Li Qian, in his eyes, he is really just a brat! And Xiao Aiguo's solemnity, as if he was really afraid of Li Qian, made him even more dissatisfied! But after all, Xiao Aiguo was the absolute core of the Flying Band, so no matter how dissatisfied he was, he just complained to his manager Zheng Mo and Zhou Zhao, the general manager of Cinda Records, in private.

And at this time, at Minghu Culture, the five members of the Four Great Beauties broke out with the greatest enthusiasm after being stimulated before. Almost all the food and lodging are in the company.

From early December, when they decided to make this album, to mid-January of the next year, in just one and a half months, their second album has almost finished recording, and then quickly completed post-processing.

In other words, in just a month or so, the entire production process of this album has been completed.

After meeting and discussion, and the company's publishing department and the distribution and underwriting companies in various places, it was finally decided that this album will be officially released on February 10, 1999, which is the fifth day of the Lunar New Year after the Spring Festival.

So, despite the haste, Huaxia TV publicly admitted after New Year's Day that the Four Great Beauties will appear at this year's Spring Festival Gala, and the promotion of the new album of the Four Great Beauties has been in full swing since then. unfolded.

The name of this album, of course, was officially revealed later, it was called "Once Upon a Time You".

While the entire music world was full of expectations for this album, Qi Jie, on behalf of Minghu Culture, officially announced the release of Minghu Culture's album in 1999——

In February, the four beauties band, "Once Upon a Time You".

In April, Zhuang Meiyue, "At Least There Are You".

In June, Gerilan, "Farewell My Concubine".

In August, Zhao Yuan, "Outside the Window".

In October, the rose power group, the album name is to be determined.

In December, He Runqing, the title of the album is to be determined.

After announcing the arrangement for the release of this album, Qi Jie admitted frankly that because last year's global tour concert took up a lot of time, Liao Liao would probably choose to take a year off in 1999. Absolutely, it all depends on her and Li Qian's schedule.

At the same time, Qi Jie also admitted that in the next year, the company will successively sign three singers, Zhou Ye, Wang Nanhao and Zhou Mo, and their new albums will be released in late 1999 and early 2000. , but the exact time is yet to be determined.

And then, when there were only a few days left before the Spring Festival, the traditional festival of the Chinese nation, the annual Spring Festival Gala will be held soon, and the timing of Li Qian and the four beauties' performances and the finalized program list have finally been confirmed. The "insiders" were exposed.

The time was around 11:30 that night, and the status was undoubtedly the finale. It is said that the program team of the Spring Festival Gala gave them a total of about eight minutes-this is for the Spring Festival Gala, especially for recent For the Spring Festival Gala in 2018, it is definitely an unprecedented treatment from a super big coffee!

As for the works, there are naturally two pieces in total.

It is said that the Spring Festival Gala program team was worried that the new song would not be popular, so out of safe consideration, they hoped that the first work would be released from the album "Fake Monk", but the four beauties insisted on releasing a new song, so they finally decided, The two songs will be from their new album. The first song is the title song "Once Upon a Time" of their new album "Once upon a Time You", and the second one is called "Fly Higher".

At the same time, some insiders broke the news that it is said that the Spring Festival Gala program team also sent an invitation to the Flying Band, hoping that they could also come to this Spring Festival Gala, but I don’t know what the reason was, and the Flying Band finally Still chose to refuse.

As for the reason, some people said that the Flying Band was not satisfied with the 10:30 appearance time promised by the Spring Festival Gala program group, and some said that the Flying Band wanted to keep the new songs in the album secret.

Because it is said that their new album is only half finished, and it is far less fast than the four beauties making an album. The Spring Festival Gala program group is willing to release old songs from ten years ago, but Xiao Aiguo is a little disdainful, as if he doesn’t want to Relying on your old qualifications to distinguish yourself from others.

Of course, some people said that it was the Flying Band who didn't even bother to go to the Spring Festival Gala.

In short, in the era when rock was the hottest more than ten years ago, the Flying Band couldn't even go to the Spring Festival Gala, because at that time, rock, a kind of violent and gloomy foreign music, was still a part of the domestic environment at that time. Heterogeneous, non-mainstream.

And after more than ten years of fermentation, the status of the Flying Band is now high enough, and even entered the palace. Rock and roll is no longer what it used to be, and many people will be associated with "a bunch of little hooligans with long hair", but The Flying Band turned down the opportunity to be on the Spring Festival Gala.

Then, looking forward to, looking forward to, the New Year's Eve is finally coming!