Master of Chinese Opera

Chapter 203 Opening Song

Unable to convince the other party, they can only seek the approval of a third party.

Almost at the same time, Zhu Guoping and Sakamoto Ichiro looked at Shen Yuelou with burning eyes: "Boss Shen (Mr.), what do you think?"

Forehead?Why do you come to ask me?

After thinking carefully for a moment, Shen Yuelou smiled and said to the two: "I think what Mr. Zhu and Mr. Sakamoto said makes sense.

It's just that I personally have some different opinions on the overall tone, and I don't know if it is right or not.

A tragic or sad theme does not necessarily have to be interpreted with sad music. If it is accompanied by a light-hearted piece of music, the effect may be even better. "

Hearing Shen Yuelou's words, Ichiro Sakamoto's eyes lit up immediately, and he said quickly: "Mr. Shen means to match a sad theme with a cheerful tune. It's wonderful. Lejing's method of writing about grief is similar to the song but equally effective."

Shen Yuelou couldn't help laughing when she heard the words: "I even know how to use happy scenes to write sad feelings. It seems that Mr. Sakamoto has a deep understanding of Chinese culture!"

Ichiro Sakamoto said with a straight face: "The Chinese culture is extensive and profound, and it is indeed worthy of in-depth study. Many of the previous soundtracks were inspired by Chinese culture."

Seeing that Boss Shen was convinced by Ichiro Sakamoto, Zhu Guoping also smiled and said: "Since Boss Shen has a better idea, then I will leave it to Boss Shen to write the opening song."

Sakamoto Ichiro nodded and agreed, "It should be so."

"No, no, no."

Hearing that the two of them entrusted themselves with the heavy responsibility of writing the theme song, Shen Yuelou quickly waved his hands and said, "Using music to compose a tragic theme, I just have this idea, let me write it specifically, I'm afraid I can't write it well."

Zhu Guoping encouraged in a warm voice: "Hey, Boss Shen, you don't have to be modest. I have seen your composition ability before. You can definitely write this opening song well."

Sakamoto Ichiro also smiled and said: "Yes, there is an old saying in China that you should do your part, and Mr. Shen does not have to refuse."

"Okay, then I'll try."

Hearing what the two of them said, Shen Yuelou no longer refused.

The task of the theme song was set, and they quickly divided the other two soundtracks in the material.

Zhu Guoping is in charge of writing the soundtrack for the opening ceremony of Chai Yuan's enthronement ceremony, and Ichiro Sakamoto will compose a song for the scene of Princess Defang's entry into the palace.

Returning to his temporary residence in the palace, Shen Yuelou began to concentrate on composing the opening theme for "The Last Emperor".

This is also a learning opportunity.

Out of the instinct of a Peking Opera actor, Shen Yuelou chose his most familiar voice for the first time to score a film.

Start with the sound of drums, then add small gongs, and add a piece of Jinghu performance in the middle. The general musical structure is like this first.

Well, isn’t it a little too dull to use only drums? There seems to be a crisp and cheerful percussion instrument called marimba among the ancient aliens...

In order to connect smoothly, add a piece of pipa, if you want a richer melody, add a piece of violin...

Lying on the table, one idea after another came out of my mind.

Unknowingly, a relaxed and joyful movement flows out of his pen.

That's it, finished?

Shen Yuelou murmured to herself somewhat uncertainly.

Just now, when he was composing, his mind was racing, as if someone was holding his pen to write the piece.

It's no wonder that many artists feel a sense of divine help when they create amazing works, just like I just felt.

Early the next morning, when Shen Yuelou submitted his finished work, both Ichiro Sakamoto and Zhu Guoping were taken aback.

They pride themselves on their amazing talents. When inspiration comes, they can compose a song in ten or ten minutes, but that is just an ordinary movement. Such a high-quality work cannot be written overnight.

After handing over the score to the musicians, Shen Yuelou, Zhu Guoping and Ichiro Sakamoto sat aside and listened to the musicians' performance.

Dong dong dong, at the beginning is a well-regulated drumbeat, a gong, followed by a burst of crisp and cheerful percussion.

Ichiro Sakamoto couldn't help but praised: "It's a wonderful chemical reaction. This flowing marimba neutralizes the dull drum sound, and directly transitions the music from solemnity to relaxation and joy."

Following the marimba is a piece of violin performance, the melody is gorgeous, melodious, slightly repetitive, simple but extremely expressive.

The pipa is also added to this soundtrack. The multiple instruments are connected smoothly and harmoniously, and the whole is well-proportioned, bringing with it the mystery of the palace.

After the musicians played the complete piece, Shen Yuelou couldn't help but looked at Zhu Guoping and Ichiro Sakamoto and asked, "What do the two teachers think of this piece? Are there any changes that need to be made?"

After savoring it carefully, Zhu Guoping couldn't help but praise: "Boss Shen's piece has a complete and exquisite structure and a rich and gorgeous melody. It can not only highlight the solemnity and mystery of the imperial city, but also describe the pyrotechnics of palace life. It is generally smooth." No problem, there are only a few details that need to be worked on."

Ichiro Sakamoto also nodded and agreed: "Mr. Zhu is right. Mr. Shen's work is already very mature. Even if we help to change one or two places, it's just adding some minor details."

Later, Sakamoto Ichiro and Zhu Guoping came forward to talk to the musicians about their ideas. Zhu Guoping added a section of chimes in the middle, and Sakamoto Ichiro added a section of the sound of sand barrels and quicksand at the beginning and near the end.

After listening to the few details added by the sound effects artist, Shen Yuelou couldn't help admiring the two of them: "The solemn one makes it more solemn, the relaxed one tends to be more relaxed, and the proportion is just right. The two new strokes added by the two teachers are amazing Said it was the finishing touch."

Sakamoto Ichiro and Zhu Guoping hurriedly said, "Where is it? It's Boss Shen's (Mr.) original song."

After only a short exchange, Ichiro Sakamoto felt a sense of sympathy for Shen Yuelou.

Later, Zhu Guoping and Sakamoto Ichiro also let Shen Yuelou listen to an unfinished soundtrack they just wrote, which only has the main instrument and the main theme.

Shen Yuelou and them helped each other with some suggestions, and the works of the two gradually took shape in the exchanges between the three.

After finishing the film soundtrack, Shen Yuelou left the hall and went to the filming scene in front.

After leaving the recording hall, along the way, Shen Yuelou noticed that there were obviously fewer people in the imperial city than yesterday.

In fact, after the enthronement ceremony, more than half of the thousands of extras had already left. Except for those carrying boxes and doing odd jobs, there were only dozens of actors who played the roles of court ladies, concubines and eunuchs with lines.

Today's scene is about the growth experience of the young emperor Chai Yuan and the princess Chai Yuchuan.

When Shen Yuelou rushed to the scene, the filming of the scene was almost over.

He didn't step forward to disturb, just stood quietly watching the performance of the two young actors.

In the imperial garden, two children, Chai Yuan and Chai Yuchuan, were fluttering butterflies among the flowers, and the scene was full of joy and laughter.

This scene can be regarded as one of the few bright scenes in the movie "The Last Emperor".

"Ka, okay, this one is over, everyone should take a rest first.

Makeup artist, go and touch up their makeup. "

Seeing this delicate and expressive bright picture captured by the camera, a slight smile appeared on Zhang Cheng's stern face.

(End of this chapter)