After receiving the assignment at the beginning of the year, Chi Jingyuan has spent a lot of time working overtime at the company recently, and finally completed the arrangement of several songs. The highlight of which is naturally the title song "Monster" prepared for EXO's comeback. 》.
He made a lot of modifications to the already formed arrangement and made some new attempts, including the prelude and interlude that he was quite satisfied with, and added a lot of music with a more unique style.
I don’t know what the final finished product will be like, but Chi Jingyuan thinks that the completed version of "Monster" is quite good. The arrangement and style of the entire song have its own characteristics, which is different from ordinary Kpop mainstream dance music. Very big.
Kenzie just listened to it and thought it was very good. The work on this song has come to an end. There will be several production meetings in the next few days. If nothing unexpected happens, this song will be the title song of EXO's first comeback this year. One of them.
In addition to some songs from the EXO album, Chi Jingyuan also improved the arrangement of the song "Dream". Under the strong appeal of external fans, after the company considered it and asked for his opinions, he also decided to give it to The sound source of this song, which is very popular and is quite meaningful to commemorate Yin Yin CP, was produced and released.
However, it is just a sound source, and there will be no MV shooting without related supporting plans. No matter the company, Ji Kyung Won or Bae Zhu Hyun, they do not want to continue to hype the topic of the two CP after getting off the car. One is two Even his die-hard fans don't like it. The company feels that such speculation is more cheating than profit, and is not in line with the future plan for the two people.
Second, after the relationship between man and woman has transformed into a relationship between man and woman, Chi Jingyuan and Bae Zhuxuan have to avoid suspicion.
If "Dream" were to be released as a sound source, the original arrangement was too simple. Chi Jingyuan needed to improve it to make the whole song sound more exciting.
It's almost done now, and we can start recording officially soon.
After being busy at the company all morning and finishing everything, Chi Jingyuan was about to have a meal and then go to the dormitory to rest and be lazy when he received a call from Kim Taeyeon and learned that he happened to be in the company. He called Chi Jingyuan directly to her music room.
Kim Taeyeon greeted her as soon as she entered the door. She seemed to be in a good mood. After a few pleasantries, she directly explained her intention: "You happen to be in the company... The new song will be released soon. Come and listen to it." Look, give me some advice..."
This girl's large coat has a hip-hop style, and she looks very handsome when paired with her short golden-gray hair.
Looking at Kim Taeyeon and Ji Jingyuan, whom she hadn't seen for a few days, her eyes lit up slightly. This sister's new hairstyle is really pretty. The slightly curly short hair suits her very well.
I don’t know if Bae Joo Hyun is suitable for this hairstyle...
"Has the post-production process been completed?"
Chi Jingyuan first smiled and said hello to several familiar staff members, and then was pulled to the computer by Kim Taeyeon, looking at the screen and asking.
"It's been done a long time ago, I just didn't find you before..." Kim Taeyeon replied casually, directly passed the staff, took the initiative to operate on the computer, and played the unreleased sound source "You Listen first."
"Empty, gray streets, nothingness."
"Push open the glass window with melancholy."
"..."
The music room naturally became quiet. The staff next to him took the initiative to bring a stool over. Chi Jingyuan nodded and thanked him and sat down. He glanced at Taeyeon, who also moved a stool and sat next to him, and listened carefully. .
This song is called "Rain" and it is a digital single that Kim Taeyeon will release this time. Speaking of which, during the meeting to select the song, Chi Kyung-won gave a strong vote in favor of this song.
He has listened to the demo many times, but this is the first time he has heard the official version after completion. With the complete arrangement and post-production, especially Kim Taeyeon's voice, it is very different from the previous demo. .
The quality is very high and the singing is very good.
"It's good, there's no problem." After listening to Kim Taeyeon's expectant eyes and the slightly nervous eyes of some people around him, Chi Jingyuan shrugged and praised sincerely: "I feel that Taeyeon's timbre is so good. It’s perfect for this kind of song.”
This version is already very complete, and some of it is surprisingly good, so I can’t fault it.
"qingjia...HOHOHO~"
Kim Taeyeon was obviously a little happy to be praised. She asked a question and couldn't help laughing without waiting for Chi Jingyuan's reply.
"It's really good. I thought it was good when I listened to the demo. It's even better now. I like this song very much." Chi Jingyuan nodded to confirm, then looked at the audio track displayed on the screen and added with some regret. He said: "I think with the quality of this song, you can definitely use it as the title song of Noona's solo mini album... It's a bit of a waste to use it as the planned song of "STATION"."
He shook his head, looking a little regretful.
After SM entered 2016, it announced that it would launch a very grand project called 'Station', which translates to 'subway'. The general plan is to launch a new song every week in 52 weeks of the year starting from February. Digital singles, and in terms of singers, it is not limited to its own artists, nor is it limited to SM itself. Instead, it will allow its idols to cooperate with various artists, producers, and composers, including some idols from other companies. , the composers are all within the scope of cooperation, and it is a rather ambitious and well-prepared music project.
Every song is like arriving at the next stop on the subway, hence the name.
This also shows that SM is now one of the three major companies in the Kpop music industry. After becoming the leader with the help of EXO, which has taken off in the past two years, it has clearly distanced itself from YG, especially JYP. This kind of weekly The plan to release a new song is really not something that ordinary companies can handle. It's just a bit of a show off.
This project has caused a great response after it was announced some time ago. Fans of the company and many passers-by who like music expressed great surprise and expectation. However, many people are not optimistic and feel that it is unrealistic to release so many new songs in a row, even if it is a rush job. Once it comes out, the quality cannot be guaranteed.
Regardless of whether it’s good or not, the heat is enough to eat.
This song "Rain" cannot be regarded as Kim Taeyeon's official comeback, but as the first song of the 'Subway' project. For such a big project, Kim Taeyeon is the beginning, which shows SM's optimism and expectations for this sister.
"It doesn't matter, as long as I sing it." Kim Taeyeon was quite tolerant. After finishing the business talk, she stood up with Chi Jingyuan and walked aside with a smile: "Have you thought about your planned song?"
"No, it's still early. We'll see when the time comes." Chi Jingyuan shook his head, as if he didn't take it to heart.
As one of SM's most important projects this year, the company's artists are very interested in it. After all, the opportunity to release new songs and collaborate with artists and composers from other companies is also a very good resource. In addition to a few designated meetings In addition to the participants, other idols even have to queue up if they want to come in... As the leading male idols of the company at this time, EXO and Chi Kyung-yuan will naturally not stay out of the matter. The XO group and the four major vocalists will all participate. Entering, Do Kyung Soo even lined up directly at the second stop behind Kim Taeyeon.
Ji Kyung-won has also listened to Do Kyung-soo's song, and the quality is also very good.
Chi Jingyuan is one of the artists who has been appointed to participate. He has received notice from the company before, but the specific time has not been determined. The company knows very well that other people's "subway songs" may not make much splash, but Yuan's "Subway Song" will definitely attract a lot of popularity, so they will adjust the release time based on market response and needs.
Anyway, it was still early, and Chi Jingyuan was not too prepared after knowing it, and he was still not sure whether his "subway song" would be his own or a song collected by the company.
I haven’t considered whether I will sing by myself or collaborate with others. If so, with whom, whether with my own company or with people from other companies...
"How about we collaborate on a song?" Kim Taeyeon looked at Chi Jingyuan with bright eyes, looking very expectant.
"I'm not sure yet, we'll see when the time comes."
After raising his eyes and thinking about it, Chi Jingyuan pursed his lips but did not directly agree. As he walked out, he asked: "When will "rain" be released?"
"February 3rd."
"Want to play songs?"
"Do not hit."
"If there is no big hit song, with the quality of this song "Rain", even if it does not hit the song and there is no physical sales, it should be able to win a lot of places." Chi Jingyuan likes this song very much. It sounds very atmospheric, which is very rare for a song.
"Haha, I hope..." After so many years since her debut, Kim Taeyeon didn't have much thought about anyone. After laughing, she didn't pay much attention. She took out her phone and checked the time, and took the initiative to invite: "Let's have lunch together. ?”
"If it weren't for you Nuna, I would have almost finished eating by now."
"Ah, you actually blame me! Come on, Nuna will treat you to something delicious today!"
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They hadn't seen each other for several days. After saying goodbye to the staff, Chi Jingyuan and Kim Taeyeon found a restaurant nearby to have a meal together and chatted for a while about each other's current situation with the group.
Needless to say, EXO has been developing smoothly. Taeyeon's own solo this year is already being planned, but Girls' Generation seems to have encountered some problems.
In order to wash away the negative influence of 14 years and consolidate their golden brand, Girls' Generation spent last year's first + regular 5 + unit + solo + concert + first official group group. After an extremely lively year, in So far in 2016, there has been no news, and according to Kim Taeyeon, SNSD has no plans to come back this year. Basically, all members have begun to focus on personal development.
However, neither Chi Jingyuan nor Kim Taeyeon was surprised. In fact, it was expected.
Although SNSD seemed to be in full bloom last year, underneath the excitement, it was reflected in the weakness of fans and the market. The sales volume throughout the year was not as good as Taeyeon's solo, and was even almost surpassed by junior sister Redvelvet.
The company invested so many resources and configured such a high-end album but did not get enough results. Although many fans are unwilling to admit it, the plummeting sales have caused SNSD to lose its most proud competitiveness.
However, the year has indeed come to an end. A girl group that debuted in 89 years can still maintain top-tier data after various exits, love scandals or scandals. Kpop is still considered Girls’ Generation. At the same time, Kara, the top girl group competing with them in the neon market, changed its members. As a result, it immediately fell to the point where no one cares about it. In comparison, Girls' Generation's health bar is really amazing.
Both the company and the individual members of SNSD have noticed the decline of the group, so it is natural for the group to stop returning and focus on individual activities.
The market response has dropped sharply. If it really flops again, it will be a sign of failure. It is better to let it be enshrined on the altar.
This is good, Wuli YoonA senior Meimei concentrates on being an actress, and doesn't need to be held back by a big group.
After chatting for more than an hour, the two said goodbye. Chi Jingyuan did not go to the company anymore and returned to the dormitory directly.
Recently, EXO is in a long-term stage and is still preparing for its comeback. Apart from photoshoots and personal schedules such as some brand promotions, there is not much else to do. It is much less busy than before.
"Good fight! Stop, give me five kills, give me five kills!"
"Nice, today is going really well."
As soon as he returned to the dormitory, he heard Bian Baekhyun yelling from Park Chanyeol's room. As soon as Chi Jingyuan heard it, he knew that these people were playing "League of Legends" together, and this group of people seemed to be unexpectedly surprised today. As expected, the game went smoothly, and you could hear it in Baekhyun's tone, which used to put pressure on him whenever he was at a disadvantage.
He actually said "good fight" instead of starting with "no..." and then complained like a mantra.
"Who is it? Jingyuan is back?"
"Come on, you're the only one missing."
The sound of Chi Jingyuan entering the door obviously alarmed them. While he was still changing his shoes, he heard a warm invitation from inside. Soon, Park Chanyeol and Bian Baekhyun, who had just finished playing, came out and pulled each other. She grabbed his arm and tried to pull him over.
"Stop it, come right away and wait for me to change clothes."
Originally, I came back in the afternoon to take a rest. When I heard how lively they were, Chi Jingyuan was already moved. Of course, he wouldn't refuse. His blind monk hadn't kicked anyone for a long time.
After changing clothes, I opened my laptop and saw that EXO Wuhei was formed and started to travel.
It was indeed a smooth day today. The opponents I encountered were not of high level. Winning two or three games in a row filled the whole dormitory with a happy atmosphere. I could no longer hear the complaints of a certain stress monster. There were bragging and claiming credit everywhere. .
After he finished, Wu Shixun went to the toilet. Several people waited for him to come back but did not go directly. Chi Jingyuan followed them, chatting casually and scrolling through the news on his mobile phone.
As he was scrolling, he saw a piece of news about Twice. When he saw a familiar face flash by, he suddenly paused, as if he remembered something.
Chi Jingyuan looked at the time, hesitated, and after thinking about it, he clicked on the address book and sent a message directly to Mingjing Nan:
"Want to play games together?"
Yesterday, when he lost the archery game during the recording of "Odd Games", he could see that the other party was a little frustrated beyond expectations. After the end, neither Mingjing Nan nor Zhou Ziyu contacted him. It seemed that they were all affected by this incident. had some impact.
Chi Jingyuan could vaguely guess a little bit.
However, they are not very familiar or close to each other, so it is not appropriate to take the initiative to ask or comfort him, and people may not be willing to tell him what these little girls are worried about.
And Chi Jingyuan doesn't have the habit of taking the initiative to comfort others... But it just happened that we had agreed before that we could play games together when we were free.
It's good to take some time off.
He didn't ask the other party if he was free now, but directly extended the invitation.
At this time, Naijing Nan was curled up on his bed, wrapped in a quilt, with two big pillows behind his back, and one in his arms. He was listening to music with headphones on and playing with his mobile phone.
After Twice went through a crazy schedule for two months after their debut, they finally had a rare free time after the activity period. After class today, they got off work early and returned to the dormitory. As soon as they came back, she huddled in She got on the bed and declined Saka Minazaki's invitation to go to the convenience store with her.
I don't want to go out. It's so cold outside and the bed is so comfortable.
And she just lost yesterday. The scene and the bitter feeling are still echoing in her heart, making her still not in a good mood.
"shock……"
At this moment, the phone in his hand suddenly vibrated. Mingjing Nan took a closer look and saw that it was actually from Chi Jingyuan.
he……
"Want to play games together?"
She looked at the text on the screen for a moment, seemingly unable to react.
After a few seconds, she blinked, sat up, pursed her lips and replied quickly:
"What a game."
"League of Legends, by the way, do you have a computer in the dormitory?"
"have……"
Najing Nan glanced at the cabinet next to him.
She does have a laptop, but she doesn’t use it very much, and it’s not very good for her manager to see her. Usually in private, whether it’s her or other members, most of them use their mobile phones or tablets, and she talks a lot. A game console.
JYP and twice are still relatively loose in management in this regard.
But I don’t usually use it much, but now...
She felt that the strength of her body had inexplicably increased a lot, and her heartbeat suddenly accelerated slightly. She put the pillow to the side, and decisively rolled out of the bed she had been so nostalgic for just now. She jumped a few times with her legs wrapped in quilts. Next, I jumped to the cabinet next to me, took out my notebook, sorted out the densely packed various scattered items on the small table to make a space, put the computer on it and wiped the dust. Then clicked on boot directly.
It wasn't until the computer was turned on that she picked up the phone again and resumed the past:
"I know this game, but I have never played it..."
"You'll get it after just playing."
"Then let me download it now. It will be quick."
"good."
"I won't play anymore." Chi Jingyuan stood up immediately after seeing this reply, exchanged a casual word with the teammate next to him, and then walked towards his room with his notebook in his arms.
There is nothing to be embarrassed about because the EXO members are too familiar with each other. Chi Jingyuan abandoned them naturally.
"Ah, there are just five of us and you don't want to play anymore?" Seeing that the man who had won the last round was about to leave, Bian Baekhyun immediately became anxious. He looked at his back and shouted, "Why are you going?"
"Suddenly something happened." Chi Jingyuan waved behind him and walked out of the room.
"Yeah...the five of us suddenly stopped playing well. What if one of us is missing and we are matched with newbies, which will hold us back." After Chi Jingyuan left, Bian Baoxian couldn't help but think to himself. When he stood up, his strong determination to win was fully revealed.
"You can't even tell? It must be because of the girl. Maybe he wants to play with some female idol..." Park Chanyeol's eyes followed Chi Jingyuan's back and then turned back again, with some contempt. He glanced at his teammates of the same age and saw through them with a very experienced glance.
Then he interrupted Bian Baekhyun's nagging impatiently: "I would definitely do the same thing. It's nothing to make a fuss about. Let's drive quickly... By the way, Axi, is Wu Shixun okay? Where is he?" What are you doing?"
…
"Is it okay to just go in?"
After returning to his room and closing the door, he chatted with Najing Nan for about ten minutes when he saw this message.
"Is it ready?"
"Um."
"Then just come in, search for your name, and then add me as a friend..."
"Wait a minute...what's your name?"
"Well...just search..."
"Queen of Blue Dragon, Lin Yoona."
