Huayu 1992, my entertainment era

Chapter 42 Representing the Southern Singer
Qingping Hotel.

Chen Xiaoqi curled his lips as he watched Liu Zhiwen, dressed in a suit and looking very respectable, standing on the stage and giving a speech with great enthusiasm.

"If we hadn't given Zhou Ziheng to Pacific Ocean, we would probably be the ones holding the promotion banquet today."

Li Guangping, who was standing next to Chen Xiaoqi, said with envy.

Millions of profits!
The fact that a tape brought in such high profits caused a great sensation among major record companies in Guangzhou.

This matter has been discussed within China Record Corporation more than once.

Someone even suggested that Chen Xiaoqi and he use their relationship with Zhou Ziheng to poach him.

However, after all, they are all state-owned enterprises and are brothers, so this kind of embarrassing thing was not approved by the higher-ups.

Even so, Li Guangping felt that he couldn't get rid of the anger in his heart.

Rather than purging the planning department, he now felt that signing Zhou Ziheng would have been a better idea.

“It is true that I did not consider this matter properly at the beginning, but now that it has happened, we still have to look forward.

Besides, we have good cards in our hands.

With Wandering Song as a trailblazer, the performance of Xiao Fang will definitely be good after its release, and this is the good card we hold in our hands.”

Chen Xiaoqi heard the resentment in Li Guangping's voice and consoled him with an apologetic tone.

"I know." Li Guangping nodded and looked at Gan Ping behind him.

This is also his card, and a very good trump card at that.

He personally served as the producer and helped Gan Ping produce a new album.

He is very confident about this album.

The only pity is that Gan Ping’s performance of “How Are You, Big Brother” was not very outstanding.

If this tape performs better, it will help boost her next tape album.

……

Zhou Ziheng didn't know that Chen Xiaoqi and Li Guangping regretted not signing him.

He was chatting with Tian Xiaojing from Shenzhen Radio at this time.

Tian Xiaojing was one of the first radio hosts during the Shenzhen Radio's trial broadcast in 1986.

He is currently serving as the deputy director of the planning department of Shenzhen Radio.

She is a good friend of Liu Zhiwen and happened to be on a business trip in Guangzhou recently, so she was invited to the promotion party hosted by Liu Zhiwen.

“I really like your song “Outside the Window”, it is definitely the best song in China in recent years.

Every time I hear it, I recall the time when my husband had a crush on me and wanted to confess his love for me, but didn’t dare to. ”

Tian Xiaojing did not hesitate to praise the song and expressed her love for it.

There is a very strange phenomenon on Zhou Ziheng's tape "Wandering Song".

Among ordinary audiences, there is no doubt that songs that are close to the masses, such as "Wandering Song", are more popular.

However, "Outside the Window" is more popular in the media and even among peers.

Many people say that this song is the pinnacle of mainland love songs (the pinnacle at this time).

It vividly expresses the ignorant love, the kind of love that ordinary people cannot get.

However, the song has also received some criticism.

That is, some old-fashioned people think this song is too explicit.

Yes!

Some people think "Outside the Window" is too explicit.

More than one.

During the period when "Wandering Song" was a huge hit and became a hit all over the country, many people criticized him for it.

Let’s not talk about others, just Jiang Dawei, the number one man in the Pacific.

This person once publicly criticized that Pacific should not publish a song like "Outside the Window" which is full of love.

"Thank you for your likes. It's my honor." Zhou Ziheng said modestly.

"Your songs are very popular in Shenzhen, and many listeners like your songs.

We have just set up a radio channel and would like you to write a song for us. Do you have time?"

Tian Xiaojing told Zhou Ziheng something that he was very interested in.

"Are you talking about 'The Night Sky Is Not Lonely'?"

When Zhou Ziheng first thought of the recently popular "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely" when he saw the Shenzhen Radio Channel which just started broadcasting.

"On a city night, lonely people use talking to keep warm"

This is a very popular phrase in Shenzhen recently, and it has even been widely circulated in several nearby cities such as Dongguan.

This sentence comes from Shenzhen’s new radio program “The Night Sky Is Not Lonely”.

The host of this program is Hu Xiaomei, who is just 21 years old this year.

Although she is young, the remarks she made on the show are beyond the constraints of this era.

Because this program has been very popular recently, Zhou Ziheng went to listen to it.

All I can say is, it’s absolutely awesome.

When Zhou Ziheng was listening, the program happened to be broadcasting here:

Female listener: How nice it would be if he didn’t have a wife.

Hu Xiaomei: Don't even think about it. It's impossible. Don't you understand? After a man is intimate with you, he asks you: Hey, is there anyone chasing you now? He is wondering who will take over! What idiot will take over?

In addition to the above paragraph, the most explosive part Zhou Ziheng heard was this:
Hu Xiaomei: He told you he was getting married after he had sex with you. Your reaction was not anger, nor did you feel cheated or hurt. Instead, you took the initiative to cooperate with him: "It's okay, it's okay. You don't have to be responsible for me." You are too humble! How long did you date before you had sex?
Female listener: We have been dating for two months
Hu Xiaomei: Don’t you think it’s too fast?

Female listener: Come on, I know this is the worst way, but I did it at the time because I felt that indulging myself made me happy.

When talking about sex is no longer a taboo, each and every body with spirit begins to stir.

As a window of reform and opening up, a large number of migrant workers poured into the new city of Shenzhen in the 90s. Young, lonely, and with gradually open-minded ideas, their emotions that had nowhere to go urgently needed a way to vent.

When a program like "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely" with a hint of sexuality appeared, there was no sign at all.

It became an instant hit.

This radio station is not only popular in Shenzhen, but also in several nearby cities where people can listen to "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely".

"Have you also heard that the night sky is not lonely?"

Tian Xiaojing looked at Zhou Ziheng with a smile.

"Ahem..." Zhou Ziheng was a little embarrassed.

But he quickly recovered and said, "I am also a young man, and I also have a restless soul."

"Puchi..." Tian Xiaojing covered her mouth and laughed.

"Hu Xiaomei also likes your songs. I'd like to introduce you to each other if there's a chance."

After a pause, she said, "You guessed right. We would like to ask you to write a theme song for this column."

Hearing this, Zhou Ziheng pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you need a song with a catchy melody or one that highlights the show 'The Night Sky Is Not Lonely'?"

"Can't we have both?" Tian Xiaojing asked.

"This is not easy." Zhou Ziheng said.

There was no way, mainly because he couldn't find a suitable song.

The only song that came to his mind that was suitable for "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely" was the one written by He Muyang.

This song is not very popular, but it fits well with "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely".

In the previous life, this song seemed to be created to make the night sky less lonely.

"How about this, I'll show it to you after I write the song. You can decide whether to use it or not then." Zhou Ziheng thought for a while and said so.

……

Liu Zhiwen attaches great importance to Zhou Ziheng.

This can be seen from the fact that he kept asking Zhou Ziheng to introduce him to his connections at the beginning of his promotion banquet.

It’s just that, although he values ​​Zhou Ziheng, some people don’t like him.

Jiang Dawei is one of them.

He was a singer who was very popular in the mainland in the 1980s and enjoyed a very high status in the Pacific.

He doesn't like Zhou Ziheng, which will naturally affect many people.

Influenced by him, many employees and singers in Pacific kept their distance from Zhou Ziheng.

Liu Zhiwen was busy greeting other guests.

After Chen Xiaoqi and others left, Zhou Ziheng had no one to talk to.

Zhou Ziheng is not the kind of person who likes to get close to others and look for existence.

Seeing that it was boring to stay here alone, he took the initiative to find an opportunity to say goodbye to Liu Zhiwen and leave.

After leaving Qingping Hotel, Zhou Ziheng went straight back to his residence and wrote the theme song for Tian Xiaojing's invitation.

"The Night Sky Is Not Lonely", this song will not be popular in the future, and many people may not even have heard of it.

But for a long time, it has been the theme song of "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely" hosted by Hu Xiaomei.

Those who have listened to the show may know it.

This song was created in 1997 by He Muyang.

Many people may not know the name He Muyang.

But when it comes to his songs, many people may have heard of them. "South of the Colorful Clouds", "Above the Moon" and "Take the Train to LS", all of which are popular across the country, were created by him.

The song "The Night Sky Is Not Lonely" is not well-known among his works.

This is true even if it is re-produced and re-released in 2020.

Zhou Ziheng also heard this song by accident.

It was recommended by a classmate.

Although he didn't like this song very much, he thought the prelude of the song was very good.

It feels like being alone and lonely late at night.

So I remembered this song.

Plagiarizing songs is already a piece of cake for Zhou Ziheng.

He spent one night writing the song.

And recorded it the next day at Pacific Recording Studio.

On the third day, he sent the recorded tape to Tian Xiaojing.

He wasn't too concerned about whether the song would be accepted.

This song is not very popular, so it doesn't matter to him whether it is recorded or not.

The reason why he cares so much.

The main purpose is to take this opportunity to establish good relations with Shenzhen Radio Station.

As an independent singer, without the support of a company, he needs to manage all his connections by himself. Unlike Yang Yuying, who has the backing of New Era and can appear on radio programs every day.

Recently, Zhou Ziheng has deeply felt the plight of independent singers.

After Pacific Audio and Video stopped promoting him to major radio stations and television programs, he seemed to have been forgotten by these media.

Not a single radio interview or TV invitation.

Fortunately, "Wandering Song" is very popular, which makes him quite popular in the commercial performance market.

A commercial performance fee of 20,000 yuan per show is already considered high in the mainland, but there are still many people who invite him.

"You mean Cui Jian is coming to Botong?"

On the afternoon of the 10th, Zhou Ziheng received a call from Chen Kai.

The other party invited him to Butong 100 tonight.

As for the reason, it was because Cui Jian, the father of rock in mainland China, came to Guangzhou and was invited by him to stay at Dongshan Hotel.

In order not to lose face in front of this northern singer, Chen Kai hoped that Zhou Ziheng could accompany him as a representative of southern singers.

"We have an appointment for 8 o'clock in the evening. If you are free, you can come earlier. I will introduce you to our singers from Butong."

Chen Kai said on the phone.

"I know. I'll come soon."

Zhou Ziheng was also very curious about Cui Jian.

Although he thinks his rock music is very rustic.

Well, let alone the second brother, the eldest brother is also the representative of the earth.

However, Cui Jian may seem a little unfashionable in the future.

But in this era, he is a well-deserved trendsetter.

Especially his rock.

I don’t know how many mainland rock singers have embarked on the path of rock and roll because of listening to his songs.

Cui Jian is a big name in rock music and a leading figure among northern singers.

Now that he has arrived in the South, his colleagues in the South will definitely treat him well.

By the way, in order not to lose face, it is natural to find a representative figure in pop music to accompany us.

Some people may find it funny and wonder how such a statement could exist.

But it is what it is.

In this day and age, face is very important.

Especially now the competition between the North and the South is very fierce.

South Guangzhou, Beijing City.

Guangzhou plays pop, Beijing plays rock.

Those who play rock music go to Beijing, while those who play pop music go to Guangzhou.

Both sides are unhappy with each other.

Southern pop singers think that Northern rock singers can only howl and can't even sing the lyrics clearly.

People in the north say that southern pop singers are actually a group of porters who do nothing but copy.

You are unhappy with me, and I am unhappy with you.

Naturally, there is some conflict between the two sides.

This sentiment continued until after 95.

Rock music was almost dead in those years, and pop music almost dominated the Beijing music scene and began to surpass the south.

Then, southern singers saw that the pop culture there was booming and was more suitable for pop singers than the south, so they ran there one after another.

Pop music undoubtedly won over rock in the end.

But the South lost, because in the end, all the singers from the South ran to the North.

Of course, these are things for the future.

Zhou Ziheng personally does not have any regional discrimination.

He was simply curious about Cui Jian.

I want to meet the father of mainland rock.

……

It was already half past seven when Zhou Ziheng arrived at Butong 100.

At this time, Butong just started.

"The wanderer misses you outside"

"Dear Mom"

"Wandering footsteps travel all over the world"

'No home'

As soon as he entered the Butong KTV, Zhou Ziheng heard a familiar melody.

Looking towards the stage, a fat little man with a full beard was singing "Wandering Song" with all his heart.

This little fat boy Zhou Ziheng is familiar.

It was Huo Feng who became famous all over the country with the song "Big Flower Sedan" in the future and who asked Zhou Ziheng to authorize him to sing "Wandering Song" on the street of Nonglinxia Road last time.

Oh! He is no longer called Huo Feng, he gave himself a stage name Huo Feng.

"Zhou Ziheng?"

Huo Feng's voice is rough, and when he sings "Wandering Song", the taste is completely different from Zhou Ziheng's, giving people a sense of vicissitudes.

Zhou Ziheng was listening to his singing attentively when a voice suddenly came from behind him.

He looked back and saw Na Ying, followed by a big-mouthed woman.

Although the other person's face was different from that of the future, Zhou Ziheng recognized him at a glance.

Huang Qishan, another name is Xiaoxia.

However, the other party should not be called Huang Qishan now.

What's her real name...

"Mr. Zhou, I didn't expect you to be here too. This is my friend Huang Xiaoxia, also a singer of Butong."

Na Ying introduced it in a familiar manner.

Although he didn't like Na Ying very much, Zhou Ziheng smiled and greeted them, "Hello!"

"Mr. Zhou, did you come to the karaoke bar because of Cui Jian?"

Na Ying asked curiously.

"Yes!" Zhou Ziheng nodded and looked at Huang Qishan.

Zhou Ziheng rarely listened to Huang Qishan's songs, but he knew that she had great singing skills.

The only song he had ever heard of her was "Towards the Clouds".

At that time, he had just been admitted to Sichuan Conservatory of Music. He heard that being a music tailor could make a lot of money, so he went to listen to a lot of songs that were popular on Tik Tok at that time.

Among them is "To the Clouds".

"Mr. Zhou, I have a boyfriend!"

Seeing Zhou Ziheng looking at her, Huang Qishan shrank back and spoke.

Zhou Ziheng: “…”

He was speechless for a moment.

After a while, he said awkwardly: "I don't have any feelings for Miss Huang, I just think you are like an acquaintance of mine."

He didn't expect that this person was so confident.

"Don't mind it, Mr. Zhou. She was just joking."

Na Ying, who was standing next to them, noticed that the atmosphere was a bit awkward and quickly spoke up to ease it.

However, Zhou Ziheng didn't want to stay here anymore.

He felt really awkward being around these two.

Just then, he saw Li Chunbo.

Li Chunbo also left Friendship Salon two months ago and joined Butong on the recommendation of Chen Xiaoqi.

"Brother Chunbo! Sister Gan Ping!"

He greeted Huang Qishan and walked quickly towards Li Chunbo.

Li Chunbo was chatting with Gan Ping at this time.

Gan Ping must have come here specially to play.

"Hey, Ziheng, why are you here? Are you going to play today?"

Seeing Zhou Ziheng, Li Chunbo looked curious.

Li Chunbo knew that Zhou Ziheng had joined Butong and would occasionally perform there.

But since Zhou Ziheng joined Butong, he has actually only performed once.

Therefore, when he saw Zhou Ziheng coming, he was immediately curious why he had not received any news about Zhou Ziheng's performance.

Zhou Ziheng is now a singer of some size. He is different from other resident singers in the nightclub. His songs are very popular all over the country.

If you want to perform at Butong, Butong will start promoting it at least three or four days in advance.

"I shouldn't be on stage. It was Brother Chen Kai who said Cui Jian would be here today and asked me to come and keep him company."

Zhou Ziheng said.

“Cui Jian?”

When they heard this name, Li Chunbo and Gan Ping's eyes lit up.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that everyone in the Guangzhou music scene seems to look down on the rock music players in the north.

But most singers in the south still respect Cui Jian and Dou Wei.

Especially Cui Jian.

He is one of the few singers from the mainland who has made it into the international arena.

The tape was not only introduced to Hong Kong and Taiwan and sold well, it also had a certain influence in Japan and other places.

"Yes, he should be in Guangzhou to participate in the Sound of Music to promote his new song."

Cui Jian released an album this year called "Solution".

Sales seem to be very poor.

In order to increase sales, he began to travel across the country, participating in radio interviews and promoting songs.

I met my ex-girlfriend when I went out at noon. She was holding someone else's hand and there was a little kid next to her. I angrily added 5,000 to her money.

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