Chapter 355 New Song Audition
Lu Dongjie finished answering and looked at the audience with a smile.
Originally, the reporter from the audience was very interested in him and wanted to ask a few questions.
But Lu Dongjie answered in English as soon as he opened his mouth, which made the Japanese reporters in the audience feel a little embarrassed.
English is the international common language, and it is not wrong to use it as a foreigner in this situation.
But they are just domestic entertainment journalists, not international journalists, and their English level is just average.
It’s not a big problem for them to understand. If they really want to communicate in English, they will be afraid that they will immediately show their timidity.
A TBS TV reporter turned the question to others, "Mr. Luo Wen, are you planning to return to the Japanese music scene?"
"I have never left the Japanese music scene, but my work focus is different." Luo Wen stopped. "This time I released a new record in Japan, I am thanking my fans who have always supported and encouraged me."
Lu Dongjie smiled imperceptibly, Luo Wen said this scene really well.
But he certainly wouldn't think so in his heart. This is understandable and cannot be expressed in words.
If he is really asked to tell the truth, applying Xiao Ma Ge's lines is the most in line with his mood.
I have been waiting for three years, just to wait for an opportunity.
I am not trying to prove that I am more amazing than others, but I am trying to prove that what I have lost must be taken back with my own hands.
However, these domineering words can only be buried deep in my heart.
Luo Wen studied art in Japan a few years ago. In 1974, he signed a contract with Japan Record Company (Japanese Record) and received three years of singing training in Japan.
In 1975, he participated in the "All-Japanese Songs Player Rights" competition organized by Yomiuri TV Station in Japan, and won the championship for ten weeks with a Japanese folk song "Maju Lake".
He was the first non-Japanese singer to win this award, which is enough to show that his singing skills are indeed extraordinary.
At that time, Luo Wen was very proud. As a newly released rookie, he was preparing to show off his skills in the Japanese music scene.
Unfortunately, ideals are full, but reality is cruel.
In the same year, Tokuma Music Industry released several Japanese singles for him, including songs such as "Fever", "Sorrowful" and "Rich" and "Rich Love".
However, after the record was launched on the market, the sales volume was average, and Japanese fans did not buy it.
This huge gap between the front and back hit him deeply, and his passionate heart suddenly cooled down.
Faced with such a cruel reality, he gradually lost confidence in the Japanese music scene.
Especially in Japan's music industry, competition is very fierce, and Chinese singers are often excluded by some invisible pressure.
For example, there are much fewer Japanese singers in the same level, and they will give priority to taking care of their own people.
Therefore, many singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan came to Japan to seek development were not satisfied, and they all returned sadly one after another.
Like Deng Lijun, Chen Meiling, Weng Qianyu, and Ouyang Feifei, they all have unique skills and can only gain a foothold in the Japanese music scene without the same type of Japanese singers.
Although Luo Wen has calmed down and returned to Hong Kong to develop, he may not be unwilling to be worried about the Japanese music scene.
Therefore, Universal Music Records invited him to record a Japanese single, and of course he was extremely happy, even if he didn't charge any money.
Especially this Japanese song, composed and arranged by Lu Dongjie, and the Japanese person is asked to supervise it. The quality is very high.
The reporter on the scene continued to ask questions and answers with Luo Wen, and Lu Dongjie was like an outsider, listening silently.
About one hour later, the press conference ended.
Lu Dongjie and Luo Wen still have to stay and discuss the cooperation issue with the people from Warner Pioneer Company.
Warner Pioneer CEO Ryota Kobayashi nodded at Lu Dongjie, then stood up and left.
He doesn't need to deal with the specific matters of cooperation between the two record companies, and his subordinates can follow up.
In the audition room, there are Tetsuro Aoyana from the production department and two producers, as well as Naoto Tanaka and assistant from the planning department.
Before the talks, check the goods first.
Lu Dongjie was still sitting leisurely, looking calm.
Luo Wen began to get a little nervous because it was related to whether he could get back the stage in the Japanese music scene.
Although he has listened to this song countless times, he thinks it is very good.
But when things came to an end, he was a little unconfident again.
Once the Japanese in front of him are not satisfied, it will be another heavy blow to him.
So he was nervous and waited for the unknown result.
At this time, the single record recorded by Luo Wenguan was playing in the audition equipment.
Several Japanese listened very carefully and identified this song from a professional perspective.
Although his expression looked serious, there was still a hint of praise in his eyes.
Green Sky Heart
Sad
青空よ遠い人に伝えて
さよならと
......
This lyrics tell a sad story, but it also has a hint of warmth and touch.
Luo Wen has a very good grasp of this song and is free from the heart-wrenching emotions.
Although it is a bit sad, it has a bit of relief, making people not too sad.
His pronunciation in Japanese is excellent, even more standard than his pronunciation in Mandarin.
Jueliu Takaro stood up and shook hands with Luo Wen, "Mr. Luo, your singing is really wonderful, I like this feeling."
Although Luo Wen was happy, he still maintained a humble attitude, "Thank you Mr. Qingliu for your praise, I really feel ashamed."
Lu Dongjie smiled slightly, everything seemed to be expected.
The version of this song released in Japan is called "ブルースカイブルー", and the arrangement is completely based on the Japanese style.
Of course, its production cost and time are relatively high, and it is carefully polished.
Because the current popular songs in Japan pay more attention to the overall sound effect (Total Sound), the melody sounds grand and full.
Once the overall sound effect reaches the effect of allowing fans to play the verse, it doesn’t matter whether they can understand the lyrics.
This is the advantage of Japanese pop music. It is undeniable that it has its own unique features.
The Chinese version released in Hong Kong is called "Good Songs Dedicated to You". Of course, this cannot be copied, and it must be reorganized.
Because the style of music suitable for Japanese people is not all suitable for Chinese people.
This style of music must be adapted partly based on the ears of Chinese people.
The development of Cantonese pop songs was integrated into Mandarin Era, Cantonese minor tunes, English songs, and Japanese songs.
Whether it is Western or Eastern music, as long as the melody is pleasant, it is a stone from another mountain.
Therefore, Hong Kong musicians have considerable experience and skills in how to adapt a pop song suitable for Chinese people to listen to.
The single record has been recorded, and the master version has also brought him. The business of his visit to Japan this time has been considered a great success.
As for how to do promotion next, that is what Warner Pioneer considers.
So the so-called discussion that follows is actually Warner Pioneer unilaterally giving some explanations.
Lu Dongjie had no intention of expressing his opinion at all. He was just a manufacturer and the product sales terminal was in their hands.
Besides, he was not familiar with the place in Japan, so he chose them as partners in order to open up the Japanese market faster.
As for the distribution of interests, he must be passive, but he doesn't care too much about gains and losses at this time.
After more than two hours of talk, the two sides shook hands and said goodbye.
Chapter completed!