Chapter 25 The expert takes a shot
Will BEER?
Ye Zhaomaru was confused, and Oda Tetsuro said first, "Mika, be reserved, don't just call someone as soon as they meet."
Okura Moji explained to Ye Ao: "BEER will be an internal party initiated by Mika in the company. As the name suggests, it means that you can only drink beer during the party. Brother Oda, Uesugi Shinkun from WANDS, two elder brothers Matsumoto Takahiro and Inaba Hiroshi from B’z, Mire Takahashi from MANISH, two younger sisters Nishimoto Mari, and of course, I, are all members of this association."
"Didn't Miss Sakai Izumizu?" Ye Zhao couldn't help but blurt out the most familiar name after hearing a string of big stars' names.
When Oda Tetsuro heard this, he laughed and said, "Maji, have you seen it? As expected, this kid is also thinking about Quanshui." He looked at Ye Zhao and said, "I tell you, since Quanshui announced that he would not be on TV anymore, many people want to join the company to be employees and see her beauty. Sure enough, appearance is justice in this world!"
Ye Zhao turned his face away a little embarrassedly. He didn't sign a contract with BEING because he was thinking about Sakai Izumi, although it was good to see Sakai Izumi... ahem.
Daguro Moji explained: "Don't care, Brother Oda just joked. Izumi didn't participate because she didn't drink beer." Later Daguro Moji once expressed dissatisfaction with a actress who "is average in strength, but is popular all over the appearance" in an interview program. As a result, many people thought she was talking about Sakai Izumi. The more things went on, and finally it was a gossip that "Dguro Moji and Sakai Izumi were very bad." In fact, these two people entered BEING almost at the same time and had frequent private contact. Although their relationship could not reach the level of a good sister, they were also good friends.
"How about it, do you want to participate?" Mika Kawashima asked again.
Ye Zhao smiled, "Sister Meixiang said, of course I have to participate. But I am only 19 years old and less than the legal drinking age, can I?"
"Of course, if you are 17 years old, I will wait for you to take you to play with you as an adult, but what is the difference between 19 and 20 years old? I will introduce you to others when there is a party next time." Mika Kawashima blinked, "It is beneficial to get along in the circle and get to know a few more people."
At this time, the gray-haired man finally spoke. "Ye Zhao, right? I am Akishi Masao, a BEING arrangement master."
Speaking of Masao Akishi, since he joined BEING in 1988, he has been the chief arrangement of the company, serving as the arrangement of most of the early songs of B’z and ZARD. Later, he also produced songs for Nakamori famous dishes. As an arrangementist, his resume can be said to be very brilliant. His strong arrangement is also an important element that constitutes the so-called BEING flavor.
Facing the senior, who is still a senior with such useful information, Ye Zhao's attitude is very low, "Hello, Mr. Akishi."
Masao Akishi nodded and instructed Mika Kawashima to say, "Mika, stop chatting now, bring me a CD machine." He took out a CD with the number 135 written from the CD sample on the table.
"I have heard of your two songs. How can I say the arrangement? It's really rough and full of wild ways." Akio Akishi pointed to the chair next to him and signaled Ye Zhao to sit down.
"I only taught myself a little arrangement when I was the lead guitarist in the band. My friends who helped the accompaniment were not from professionals. If I hadn't had enough funds when I made singles and couldn't afford to hire a professional arranger, I wouldn't have made such an ugly appearance."
Mika Kawashima came in quickly when she went out and handed the CD to Masao Akishi. Masao Akishi put the CD number 135 into the CD and handed it to Ye Zhao: "Let's listen."
With a little curiosity, Ye Zhao pressed the PLAY button. When the familiar melody sounded, Ye Zhao understood: Akishi Masao re-arranged his two songs!
As a professional arranger, Masao Akishi is best at rock music. The first song Sushi, under his adaptation, turned into a folk rock song, which not only retains the freshness of the folk songs, but also strengthens the sense of rhythm. Since there are not many changes, Ye Zhao does not have the feeling of superb feeling. Until "Secret Base" started playing, this song that he and Watanabe and others worked hard to write was as if they were reorganized by Masao Akishi, and it was like a complete transformation, rejuvenating the vitality of rock music.
"So...so amazing!" Ye Zhao sighed with conscience.
Hearing his feelings, Masao Akishi hummed twice with a little smug, "How is it? This is the real arrangement. The ones you play in the singles are just some of the fur."
In modern pop music, good composers may not be good arrangers. Many singers only write the main theme and give a skeleton, and then the arranger fills the flesh and blood bit by bit. Although the arrangements are not less hard than composers, because the arrangement itself is a secondary creation and does not generate copyright, ordinary arrangers only get a purchase money. They have a high status like Masao Akashi, although they have the right to share the share, they can only get a small amount. After knowing these things, Ye Zhao also has more respect for the profession of a arranger.
Akishi Masao Akishi listened to Ye Zhao's arrangements, naturally, not to mock Ye Zhao's level. After seeing that Ye Zhao did not show dissatisfaction with his criticism, he nodded and said, "Your songs are well written, but if you want to become a more professional musician rather than just a singer-songwriter, there is a need to learn in terms of arrangement, mixing, etc."
Ye Zhao deeply agrees with Masao Akishi's words. Although he now has so many works from later generations, as time goes by, these things can be realized less and less. By 2017, his golden finger will be completely destroyed. If he does not enrich himself in all aspects in the middle of the years, he will not be able to choose to retire when there is no need to copy, right? So he must continue to learn not only in arrangement, but also in all aspects of lyrics and composition, and instrumental performance. Thinking of this, Ye Zhao said to Masao Akishi: "Teacher Akishi, I also want to systematically learn arrangement and music production. Can you teach me?"
After all, the reason why Akishi Masao showed this move in front of Ye Zhao was that he had a heart of love for talent. Since Ye Zhao spoke, he also said readily: "You called me a teacher, can I not agree?"
Oda Tetsuro joked, "Okay, Brother Akishi, you can take the lead and harvest this good seedling?"
"Are you jealous?" As a partner and old friend for many years, Masao Akishi was not so polite to Oda Tetsuro. "Okay, if Ye Zhao is not sure about composing in the future, I will let him find you."
Tetsuro Oda is known as a divine song manufacturer, with a big bull with a composition sales of more than 40 million pieces. Unlike Ye Zhao who relies on gold fingers, this is a real genius. If you can be guided by such a genius, it will benefit from a little bit. As soon as Akashi Masao handed the ladder, Ye Zhao quickly climbed up and shouted: "Teacher Oda!"
"The teacher can't talk about it. If you have nothing to do in the future, you will come to the company more often. Let's learn from each other." Oda Tetsuro's attitude was very modest.
In this way, in addition to vocal training, Ye Zhao also added two courses: composition and arrangement. Neither Akashi Masao or Oda Tetsuro was a specialist. He rarely had time to teach Ye Zhao. However, through the continuous accumulation in the future, Ye Zhao still learned the music knowledge that he would not have the opportunity to get involved in his two lives, which laid a solid foundation for him to get rid of his golden fingers and become a musician who is the only one in the future.
At noon, at the instigation of Okuro Moji and Mika Kawashima, Masao Akashi and Tetsuro Oda Oda joined forces to the Shsuyuan Barbecue Shop in Roppongi. Although Okuro Moji is a popular singer who already has millions of singles, the name Oda Tetsuro Oda is well known, but due to BEING's policy of not exposing BEING, no one will recognize the five even if they swagger on the street.
Speaking of Xuxuyuan barbecue, Ye Zhao felt a little mixed. When his predecessor decided to commit suicide, he came to this restaurant to enjoy the last dinner. That meal was an "end" for his predecessor, but this meal symbolized a "start" for Ye Zhao. From now on, he will continue to struggle in this complex and changing circle to open up his own era.
After the evening class, Ye Zhao had dinner at a ramen restaurant outside. At night, he suddenly received a paging from Ye Qing. He called back and Ye Qing reported to Ye Zhao excitedly: "Brother, you won the championship in your single!"
"Champion? I read the newspaper today, and there is only third place."
"It's not yesterday, it's today! Shizuka called me just now. She just heard today's daily list on the radio on the taxi. The first place is your "Summer Color". Brother, you won the championship!"
"That's great!" This single finally won its first championship after being released a month ago. Although it was only one day, the Japanese champions were won. Will the Zhou champion be far away?
"Brother," Ye Qing's tone suddenly felt a little distorted after celebrating on the phone.
"What's wrong?"
"Brother, since your dream of a singer has come true and you have signed a contract with such a famous company as BEING, should you consider it and come back to meet your parents?"
"Let's talk about it." Ye Zhao said in a mute and perfunctory to his predecessor's parents. Ye Zhao did not have any sensory likes and dislikes. After all, the body he is using is still given to them. However, although he replaced his predecessor in the world, he is not ready to get along with this pair of parents. So before adjusting his mentality, he thought it would be better not to meet.
Chapter completed!