"Drama songs, Mr. Zhang."
Jiang Kan answered his question respectfully.
"Yes, dramatic songs."
Mr. Zhang nodded, gave him a positive smile, then turned his head and faced the representatives in the audience.
"This is a brand new form of artistic expression that we have never heard or seen before. It fully integrates the popular elements of pop songs and the opera elements of our traditional opera art, and combines them organically. The fusion brings a new auditory experience to the audience.”
"I have to say that this brand-new song form is still very ear-catching, right? Lao Liao, I just saw you patting your thigh with a fan, right? Did you feel good about it? Haha~"
He laughed at the middle-aged man in the audience with a gray beard and a bald head, holding a paper fan in his hand.
"There are also many people who don't like this kind of song. They think it's a bit different, traditional or not, popular or not..."
"But have you ever thought that although this music is a brand-new music form created by Xiao Jiang, some people think it is neither traditional nor popular... But if you turn this around, can it also be said that Is it both traditional and novel?"
"It's very ear-catching, you can't deny that, right?"
"It actually sounds good, you can't deny it, right? Especially you, Lao Li, you are the stubborn one who insists on the original opera style the most, but when Xiao Jiang sang those few lines of opera just now, didn't you also Your eyes lit up and you stared at Xiao Jiang non-stop?"
Mr. Zhang nodded slightly, and the smile on his face became wider.
"This means that this new art form created by Xiao Jiang can completely attract the audience and be welcomed by the people! Even you old stubborns think his songs have merit. So, will those young people who absorb new things most easily also feel the same way?"
"Will they gradually become more interested in and think about the art of opera because they like listening to half-pop and half-opera songs written by Jiang Kan?"
"We don't necessarily require that our opera be written in a popular and traditional form like "The Drunken Concubine"."
"Rather, if there are more songs like this on the market, will the new generation of young people who have completely abandoned opera culture become interested in our traditional culture again?"
"Through this new form of songs, which Comrade Xiao Jiang named "drama" songs, it constantly attracts new fans and new people to listen, and then makes them spontaneously develop feelings for the songs from the inside out. Will this curiosity and appreciation of the elements of opera eventually turn into liking our traditional opera itself? "
"This is the most popular method of "draining traffic" in many industries on the market now! "
Mr. Zhang became more and more excited as he spoke on the stage, and everyone in the audience gradually understood what he meant.
"This traffic is the same as those twisted fairy ads that pop up when my grandson is playing on the computer, right?"
In the audience, an old man asked his friend next to him.
"What's that...a webpage advertisement? Click on it and you'll see a so-called webgame! What he's talking about is quite different. It's like using a simplified version of a children's excavator toy for children to play, and then playing with the real one. It’s the same thing if you become interested in excavators and want to be an excavator when you grow up.”
This friend of his is a very understanding person and has already understood a lot of what Mr. Zhang said.
As he explained, more people in the audience understood his idea and nodded in praise.
Even the old-fashioned people who were a little opposed at first and felt that this kind of song was not an opera at all were somewhat moved, thinking that maybe this was a good way to expand publicity?
"So, my idea is that we can rely on this simplified version of the opera form created by Comrade Xiaojiang to use a more popular method to improve the popularity and spread of our opera, thereby subtly influencing those who do not understand it at all.
It is a very good start to get the younger generation who watch, listen, or come into contact with traditional opera to become interested in it, even just a little bit! "
Jiang Kan listened to his words and silently thought about whether this method was really feasible.
After all, at the beginning, he only passively obtained this song from the system's treasure chest. It can be said that everything came from the system's recommendation. He just passively accepted it and did not think about such profound issues.
But now it seems that maybe the system has thought of this a long time ago and gave him this song just so that he can contribute to the promotion of traditional opera art as Mr. Zhang said?
"Okay, everyone can share your opinions, or if you have any new ideas, you can bring them up. That's why we gathered together today."
After finishing his "long speech", Mr. Zhang leaned back and sat back in his chair.
The audience was already in a commotion at this time, and the representatives were all talking about it.
After discussing again for a long time, a group of old artists who Jiang Kan could call uncle, uncle, or even grandfather finally finished the discussion.
They concluded that Jiang Kan's art form was worthy of support.
"We must not only start from ourselves and work hard to create more opera programs that the people love to see, but we must also keep pace with the times and eliminate many outdated contents and creative forms in the original creation process!"
"Especially those that are too long and drawn-out, and those that are too noisy and noisy with music and instruments - this is especially true for operas such as Sichuan Opera, which are constantly beating the gongs and making loud noises when they are performed... all need to be properly adjusted. simplify!"
"Don't give young audiences who have never heard of opera the impression that this is a noisy and vulgar art form!" "
Mr. Wang on the stage also said some of his summary contents. Some representatives in the audience listened with interest, but some people also showed disdainful expressions.
"Our drama art must be more up-to-date, modern, keep up with the trend of the times, and create more works that are close to people's lives. In this process, it is also quite useful to appropriately simplify and popularize this type of drama. A form of exploration of meaning!”
"And we should also vigorously promote and carry forward the new "dramatic" songs like Comrade Xiao Jiang! He can effectively attract contemporary young people to become interested in and resonate with our opera art. There will always be some audiences who will start to fall in love with opera because of this. In this way, we will achieve our goal of promoting national cultural traditions! "
"Comrade Xiao Jiang, you must work harder in the future to create more similar new dramatic arts, or what you call "dramatic songs"! "
Mr. Wang looked at Jiang Kan who had returned to the stage and sat down with earnest eyes, and gave the instructions with great care.
"I will do it. Please rest assured, Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhang, and all the seniors in the art world!"
Jiang Kan immediately stood up and expressed his stance solemnly.
His move also won the nod of approval from many veteran artists.
"Well, this young man is not bad. If we have someone who can help him in the future, don't be stingy."
Many of them thought so.
"So, in recognition of the new inspiration and direction Comrade Jiang Kan has brought to our traditional theater art, our conference organizing committee unanimously decided to award Comrade Jiang Kan the status of "Honorary Lifetime Member of Xiaguo Opera Culture Development Association"! I also hope that he can create more dramas and drama songs in the future that can promote our opera art! "
"From now on, Comrade Xiao Jiang will be one of our own, so everyone should take good care of him!"
As soon as Mr. Wang finished speaking, there was a warm round of applause from the audience.
Being able to unite with such a hugely influential composer and singer from the pop music world brings great relief to the old men.
This warm applause frightened Jiang Kan and immediately stood up again, bowing respectfully in all directions and returning the salute.
And he
His humble behavior made all the old comrades quite satisfied with him, and they applauded even more vigorously.
Zhang Lingling, who was sitting next to him, was already smiling like a hibiscus flower in the wind. Her hands were already red and she was still applauding vigorously, and her eyes were filled with joy.
"how do you feel?"
After the meeting, it was already evening, and the two of them walked out of the venue and headed to the partner hotel of Feiyang Yanjing Branch.
"It's good. You can contribute to the traditional art of our Xia Kingdom."
Jiang Kan had a sacred expression on his face, and for the first time he felt that his job was actually more than just a job.
In the past, when working in an IT company, everyone was just looking for a salary. There may be times when they thought about making a good game that would be liked and admired by players all over the country and the world, so that they could become famous throughout the ages.
But this idea is actually very unrealistic.
The reason why most game company owners set up their companies is to make money.
Promote culture and art?
Purify people's three views?
Or is it a more grand display of our country’s excellent cultural thoughts and traditions to the world?
NO.
Impossible. To support a team of dozens or hundreds of people, the monthly salary is several million, the rent is hundreds of thousands, and various taxes and fees are hundreds of thousands or millions...
How could it be just to promote something and publicize something?
That's all a matter of having enough food and clothing and progressing in thinking.
But now that Jiang Kan has entered the cultural industry, he has discovered this possibility.
Since these seniors think so highly of me, I will work harder in this direction in the future. I believe the system will support me.
"Oh, by the way, that variety show I mentioned to you before now has some definite rumors."
In the nanny car sent by the Yanjing branch to pick them up, Zhang Lingling mentioned another matter to Jiang Kan.
"Oh? Then tell me?"
Jiang Kan quickly adjusted his mentality and began to focus on the current topic.
"It's like this. Initially, this program is still a music variety show, similar to an audition, but it also adds a lot of competitive elements."
Zhang Lingling took out her mobile phone and opened a memo.
"The information we have learned about the program so far seems to indicate that anyone can sign up to participate."
"But we need to first conduct preliminary preliminary rounds in the region, and then go up one level at a time. Finally, the champion, second and third place will be chosen by PK in each place and go to the city where the organizer is located for a national finals."
"The song you choose must be the latest and most popular song on the charts at the time, and then you have to compete with the original singer of the song or something... It seems that they still have rules in this regard. It’s not completely decided, but it’s just a national talent show that follows the trend.”
"Hmm... It sounds quite interesting. It means that you can't choose those outdated songs that are too old or outdated, but must use current popular songs, right? That is equivalent to further promoting the singers' interest in new songs every month. The competition for the rankings is about to muddy the water and put a lot of catfish in it..."
"Yes, it is conceivable that the singers will definitely be out of shape during the two months of recording this program..."
Zhang Lingling can also imagine that scene. Singers and the companies behind the singers will definitely pay more to make their songs more popular so that they can be selected by more contestants on the show.
Once a song is selected to be sung many times, especially in the finals, it is a huge promotion platform, which means that your song can get a huge amount of publicity traffic. The benefits are self-evident.
And if they can really compete with the original singer, those contestants will be particularly motivated. This is a super good opportunity for them to show their faces in front of the national audience. No one will give up such a big opportunity.
of temptation.
"And if this program is really successful, there will be a big "surprise" waiting for you! "
Zhang Lingling suddenly thought of something and smiled slyly at Jiang Kan.
"What a big surprise? Xiao Zhang, please stop showing off and tell me everything in one go, okay?"
"Okay, then an old acquaintance will be the general director of this show. Guess who it will be?"
"No way, could it be that old boy Huang Shengcai again?"
Jiang Kan was shocked when he heard this and blurted out subconsciously.
"Oh? Brother Kan, you are so amazing, you guessed it right at once!"
Zhang Lingling opened her mouth in surprise and exclaimed in disbelief.
"Is it really him? Let me go, this guy is really haunting, why is he everywhere!"
Jiang Kan rubbed his temples with a headache. Everyone had suffered from him on "Xia Guo Good Singer" before, but he didn't expect to have to deal with him again after a few months. We really meet him everywhere in life. ah!
