Chapter 707
Running Man Invitation
Outside the recording studio, everyone held their breath, listening intently to Jiang Yang's singing, their faces showing expressions of shock.
Huang Xiaoming sat on the sofa, his eyes widening slightly, his face full of disbelief. He had never imagined that Jiang Yang's singing skills were so good, even better than many professional singers. Only when he sang this song did it truly reveal its original flavor, that delicate emotion, that gentle artistic conception, which was deeply captivating.
Yang Ying stood beside the control panel, her eyes filled with shock and admiration. Looking at Jiang Yang in the recording booth, she seemed to see a radiant person.
She finally understood why Jiang Yang could write such good songs: not only was he talented, but he also had excellent singing skills. He could truly understand the emotions in the songs and perfectly integrate his own emotions into them. Only such a voice could truly touch people's hearts.
Compared to Jiang Yang, my singing skills are still far behind. My previous efforts were just the beginning.
Chang Shilei, a top Chinese music producer, has listened to countless singers' performances, but at this moment, he was also shocked by Jiang Yang's singing. He frowned slightly, listened attentively, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the control panel in sync with the melody, his eyes full of admiration.
He secretly admired Jiang Yang, thinking that he was a true genius. Not only could he write songs, but he also sang so well and expressed emotions so delicately. Such talent was truly rare in the industry.
Several sound engineers and post-production staff also showed expressions of shock. As they listened, they exchanged glances, their eyes filled with admiration.
They deal with singers year-round and have heard all kinds of singing skills, but there are very few people like Jiang Yang who can both write songs and sing so well.
Jiang Yang's singing, without any elaborate techniques, is the most touching, and that is what makes it so rare.
Jiang Yang quickly finished singing the entire song. He took off his monitoring headphones, walked out of the recording studio, and smiled gently at everyone, saying, "I've made a fool of myself. I didn't sing very well, so please don't mind."
As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted outside the recording studio. Huang Xiaoming was the first to stand up, clapping vigorously with an excited smile on his face: "That's great, Xiao Jiang, you sang it so well! This is the true essence of the song, even better than I imagined. Your singing skills are truly amazing, better than many professional singers!"
Yang Ying clapped her hands immediately, her eyes full of admiration, and said sincerely, "Xiao Jiang, you sang so well, so movingly, I was really touched. I never knew this song could be sung so well. Compared to you, I am really far behind. I finally understand why you can write such a good song, because you understand its emotions best and are able to convey them best."
Chang Shilei also stood up, gave Jiang Yang a thumbs up, and smiled with admiration: "Jiang Yang, you're amazing! Your singing skills have really exceeded my expectations. You brought this song to life. Your emotions were delicate, your breath control was stable, and your pitch was perfect. There were no flaws. This is the ideal performance effect. To be honest, in all my years of making music, I've rarely heard such an infectious performance. You're not only talented, but your singing skills are also so excellent. It's truly rare."
A veteran recording engineer smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Jiang Yang, your singing skills are really amazing. Your breath control is excellent, your transitions are smooth and natural, and your emotional expression is very delicate. We were all moved by your singing when we were recording just now. If you sing this song yourself, it will definitely become a hit across the internet and become the blockbuster single of the year after it is released."
Another post-production producer chimed in, "That's right, Mr. Jiang Yang, your voice is amazing, deep and gentle, perfectly suited to the style of this song. And your emotional expression is spot on, instantly drawing the listener in. Although Ms. Yang Ying has made great progress, there's still a big gap between you and her. Your rendition of this song is definitely much better than Ms. Yang Ying's."
Hearing the praise from everyone, Jiang Yang smiled modestly, waved his hand, and said, "You're too kind. I was just singing casually. It's not as good as you all say. Sister Baby has also improved a lot. With a little adjustment, she will definitely be able to sing very well. Besides, this song was originally written for Sister Baby. Her voice is actually very suitable for this song. As long as she finds the feeling, she will definitely be able to sing it with her own unique flavor."
Huang Xiaoming said with a smile, "Your talent and singing skills are obvious to everyone, so there's no need to be too modest. To be honest, I value you even more now. There are many talented people in this industry, but people with high emotional intelligence and a broad perspective are rare."
He paused, then continued, "As you know, many talented people in the industry have very low emotional intelligence. Take Faye Wong, for example. She is indeed very talented, sings beautifully, and is a queen of the Chinese music scene, but her emotional intelligence is really questionable. She speaks bluntly and doesn't know how to consider other people's feelings, offending many people and missing out on many opportunities to collaborate. Then there's Zhou Jielun. His musical talent is undeniable, but when he was young, he was also very unruly, spoke impulsively, and didn't know how to be tactful. He was often criticized by netizens for being arrogant and having low emotional intelligence. Although he has matured a lot now, he also caused a lot of trouble back then because of his emotional intelligence issues."
"There are also some directors, such as Jiang Wen. He is very talented as a director and his films are all classics. However, he is also very stubborn, has low emotional intelligence, does not know how to cater to the market, and does not know how to deal with capital. Sometimes he even falls out with investors, which makes it difficult for his films to obtain good distribution resources. Then there is Wong Kar-wai. Although he is a great director and very talented, he is too self-centered and pretentious. He does not know how to respect other people's time. His filmmaking pace is very slow and he often delays the production, which makes the actors and investors very helpless. Moreover, he likes to talk bad about others behind their backs. He is petty and has no demeanor of a great director. His emotional intelligence is really low."
Huang Xiaoming looked at Jiang Yang with admiration in his eyes and said, "But you are different, Xiao Jiang. You are very talented. You can not only write songs, but also direct TV dramas and have such good singing skills. But you are not arrogant or ostentatious at all. You are humble, have high emotional intelligence, know how to respect others, and know how to put yourself in others' shoes. You can sing this song so well by yourself. You can gain more fame and benefits by singing it yourself, but you are willing to share this song with BABY, willing to help her improve her singing skills, and willing to put in your own efforts for our cooperation."
“This kind of vision is truly rare in the industry,” Huang Xiaoming continued. “That’s precisely why I value you even more and am more willing to cooperate with you. In this industry, interests come first; there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. But I believe that cooperating with someone as talented, emotionally intelligent, and visionary as you will definitely lead to a win-win situation and allow us to go further. In the future, whether it’s movies, TV series, or music, as long as you need me, I will definitely do my best to help you. Together, we will carve out our own niche in this industry.”
Chang Shilei echoed, "President Huang is right, Jiang Yang. Your vision is truly admirable. In this industry, many people only care about their own interests. When they have good works, they want to keep them all to themselves. Few people are willing to share good works with others, and even fewer are willing to sincerely help others. But you are different. You are willing to entrust such a good song to Teacher Yang Ying to sing and are willing to help her hone her singing skills. This kind of magnanimity is truly rare. In the future, if there is any music collaboration, I would also be very willing to work with you. I believe that together we can create more excellent works."
Yang Ying nodded and said sincerely, "Yes, Xiao Jiang, thank you. You not only wrote such a good song for me, but also patiently guided my singing skills. Even though you sing so well, you are willing to give me the opportunity."
Looking at everyone's sincere expressions, Jiang Yang felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled and said, "Thank you all for your recognition and praise. I just did what I was supposed to do. In this industry, it's hard for one person to go far alone. Only by helping and supporting each other can we go further." He paused, checked the time, and said, "It's getting late. I have some things to do, so I'll head back first. Sister BABY, you continue recording. Adjust according to the suggestions I just gave you. If you have any questions, call me anytime. Brother Xiaoming, please have Guo Tingting handle the Vancl endorsement matter as soon as possible. If you need any help from me, let me know."
Huang Xiaoming nodded and said, "Okay, Xiao Jiang, don't worry. I'll have Guo Tingting contact the person in charge at Vancl first thing tomorrow morning. If you have something to do, you can go back first. Thank you for your hard work. By the way, I'll treat you to dinner tonight as a way of thanking you for the idea I gave you. What do you think of the song I wrote for Baby?"
Jiang Yang smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Xiaoming, but I do have something to do tonight, so I won't bother you. Let's talk about dinner later. We can get together again after Sister Baby finishes recording her song and after your new movie starts filming."
“Alright, that works too,” Huang Xiaoming said with a smile. “Since you have things to do, I won’t force you. We must get together sometime in the future.”
Yang Ying smiled and said, "Xiao Jiang, thank you for coming today and giving me so many valuable suggestions. You even sang it for me yourself. Thank you so much. Once I finish recording this song, I will definitely send it to you as soon as possible so you can see my progress."
“Okay, I’m looking forward to it,” Jiang Yang said with a smile. “Baby, you can do it! I believe in you. You can definitely sing this song well. Xiao Ming, Baby, I’ll be going now. You guys keep busy.”
"Okay, have a safe trip," Huang Xiaoming and Yang Ying said in unison.
Jiang Yang nodded, smiled at everyone, picked up his notebook, and turned to walk towards the recording studio door. When he reached the door, he stopped, turned around, and said to Yang Ying, "Baby, remember, the most important thing in singing is emotion. Don't deliberately pursue technique. Just calm down, put your emotions into it, and sing with the most natural tone, and you will definitely be able to touch people's hearts."
"I'll remember, thank you, Xiao Jiang," Yang Ying nodded and said with a smile.
Jiang Yang smiled, turned around, walked out of the recording studio, and closed the door.
Stepping out of the office building where Lejiaxuan Recording Studio is located, the sun was still shining brightly outside, and a gentle breeze was blowing, bringing warmth.
Jiang Yang's phone suddenly vibrated, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.
He pressed the answer button, put the phone to his ear, and said, "Hello, who is this?"
On the other end of the phone came a gentle yet capable female voice, warm and polite: "Hello, is this Mr. Jiang Yang? I am Zhang Min, the artist coordinator of the Running Man program. Do you remember me? Mr. Huang Xiaoming mentioned you and several of your artists to me before."
Upon hearing the name Zhang Min, Jiang Yang instantly understood.
She is the artist coordinator for the Running Man program. Huang Xiaoming mentioned to her before that Zhang Min is in charge of selecting artists for Running Man and has a lot of say in the matter.
Jiang Yang smiled and said warmly, "Hello, Teacher Zhang. I remember you. Brother Xiaoming mentioned you to me. Thank you for calling me."
“It’s no trouble at all, Mr. Jiang Yang,” Zhang Min said with a smile. “I’m calling you today mainly to discuss something with you and to formally extend an invitation. The recording of the next season of Running Man will begin soon. Mr. Huang Xiaoming has communicated with us before, hoping that some of your artists can come to our show as guest stars. After discussion, our production team also recognizes the potential of your artists and feels that they are very suitable for our show and can bring new highlights to the program.”
Jiang Yang was overjoyed and a happy smile appeared on his face. He said, "Teacher Zhang, thank you very much for your recognition and invitation. My artists are all newcomers. It is a great opportunity for them to have the chance to appear on a top variety show like Running Man. Thank you so much."
“You’re welcome, Mr. Jiang Yang,” Zhang Min said with a smile. “We are also looking forward to working with your artists. Mr. Huang Xiaoming has also introduced your artists to us, such as Yang Chaoyue, Tian Xiwei, Zhao Lushi, and Liu Haochun. They are all very promising and have a strong sense of variety. I believe they can perform very well in our program and bring different surprises to the audience.”
She paused for a moment, then continued, "In addition, our production team also greatly admires your talent. We know that you can not only write songs, so we would like to formally invite you to be a guest on the next season of Running Man, and to participate in our recording with your artists. We believe that with your participation, our program will definitely be more exciting and will attract more viewers."
Upon hearing Zhang Min's invitation to join Running Man, Jiang Yang was taken aback for a moment, then a happy smile appeared on his face: "Teacher Zhang, thank you for the invitation. I am truly honored. However, I am usually quite busy, and I don't know if I can find the time to participate in your recording. I'm afraid I might delay your schedule."
"Teacher Jiang Yang, don't worry," Zhang Min said with a smile. "We know you're usually very busy, so we won't schedule too many recording sessions for you. We can adjust the recording times according to your availability to minimize disruption to your work. Besides, we're also looking forward to seeing your performance on the show and want the audience to see a different side of you." (End of Chapter)