Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Before the second recording of "Summer of the Band", the program's review and approval documents came down.

Niu Boyi, Bian Lang and several other key personnel got together to book the broadcast time.

Combining Chen Shuting's suggestion to avoid the college entrance examination, Niu Boyi's suggestion to take advantage of the popularity of the Golden Melody Awards, and You Xuefeng's suggestion to cover the entire summer vacation, the pilot episode was finally scheduled to be broadcast on June 6, and the main program would be broadcast right after the Golden Melody Awards ceremony.

"Since it's been decided, when will it be announced?" Bian Lang just wanted to know the next plan and had no intention of joining the discussion, but to others it sounded like he wanted to speak.

"Bian Lang, do you have any plans recently? It would be best if you could tell me!"

After Niu Bo started fanning the flames, Chen Shuting remembered something: "The list of Golden Melody Awards will be officially announced at the end of May, and many talk shows and variety shows have invited you. I have screened most of them for you. You can choose one of the remaining ones to participate in, and leak this news by the way, okay?"

"Variety show? What variety show? One like the ones on Fruit Channel that do games?"

"Well, the one who specializes in promoting programs, new dramas and movies can go on!"

Hearing this, Bian Lang directly refused: "No, I won't even consider variety shows. Let's go to talk shows. Sister Chen, please help me choose one!"

If it wasn't for the promotion of "Summer of the Band", Bian Lang didn't even want to take part in talk shows. He has been spending all his time in the rehearsal room or writing songs recently. He didn't want to come to this meeting at first, but Chen Shuting dragged him here, saying that it was fine as long as he showed up to show her importance.

It seems that it is not that simple now. Chen Shuting just wants Bian Lang to agree to this interview.

Sure enough, Bian Lang guessed right!

After he accepted the task, Niu Boyi started to chase him away: "Bian Lang, we are now going to finalize the details of the competition system for this program recording. As a contestant, you must stay away!"

"It's just an adaptation competition, what else can you do?" Thinking so in his mind, Bian Lang stood up and left.

As soon as they walked out of the gate of the Creative Park, Olaf called: "Wave, where are you? I just picked up Silva at the airport..."

Bian Lang went over the news in his mind, and then asked, "I just came out of the Creative Park. Where are you going to take them to eat?"

In Bian Lang’s mind, as long as he is not rushing to attend an event in a new place, eating and drinking will be the top priority.

"Silva said he wanted to meet you and talk first!"

"Nan Fei Yan Bar, a snack street shop, I'll be there now!"

Bian Lang arrived at the same time as them. Now, there is no need to say hello to any of the snack shops on Nan Feiyan’s snack street, as there are always one or two tables on the third-floor terrace reserved for the Rolling Stones musicians.

So just as Bian Lang sat down and hadn't ordered anything yet, he saw Olaf and a group of people coming up with braised dishes.

Although Bian Lang did not notify anyone, Liang Kuan, who was from the Rolling Stones side, also went to pick up people in addition to Olaf.

Seeing the seven bowls and eight dishes they were carrying, Bian Lang wanted to go over to help, but his attention was attracted by Silva who had just come up.

The bohemian-style long skirt paired with chestnut curly hair gives people the feeling that she is completely detached from this bustling world.

"Wave? Hello, my name is Silva!" Silva, who had made eye contact with Bian Lang from a distance of several meters, was the first to greet him.

Bian Lang also took two quick steps forward, helped Olaf take a plate, and responded, "Welcome, Ms. Silva."

The reason for doing so was that Bian Lang didn't know whether he should shake hands with this top European and American female singer or follow any other etiquette when meeting her.

Olaf didn't think much about it and said directly: "Wave, to be honest, I didn't expect Silva to be interested in your work, but when she contacted me, I knew you must have a work that could attract her to China!"

"Olaf, I'm beginning to doubt which side you're on!" After making this joke, Elf smiled and stretched out his hand to Bian Lang: "Wave, introduce myself, I'm Silva's agent Elf! I heard that this restaurant is also yours, I want to know how you did all this?"

It was obvious that this foreigner had done his homework on the way here.

After Bian Lang asked everyone to sit down, he joked, "Who knows, maybe a chef who can't play rock music isn't a good bricklayer!"

If it's so roundabout, Bian Lang doesn't expect these foreigners to be able to accurately grasp the meaning, but it can still be used as a joke to liven up the atmosphere.

"Wave, being able to work with a humorous musician like you, I think Silva will definitely bring out her best this time..."

Elf didn't know why he was so excited. Anyway, Evelyn, who was accompanying him, had never seen anyone so enthusiastic about musicians.

"Eat first, eat first..."

This was also the first time for Bian Lang to have a serious meeting with a top foreign female singer to discuss songs, and for a moment this was the only way he could think of to start the discussion.

Fortunately, Nan Feiyan Guoqiao Rice Noodles is indeed very strong, and the soup attracted Silva's attention as soon as it came out.

Just as she was about to take a sip of the soup to taste it, Bian Lang stopped her and said, "Ms. Silva, this is how you should eat Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles..."

As he spoke, Bian Lang poured the quail eggs from the small dish into the rice noodle soup that was kept warm by the oil: "Put this in first, then the meat slices..."

"Wow! What an amazing way of cooking!" Silva exclaimed, and then started to dip various ingredients into the soup from raw to cooked.

Elf was also attracted by this way of eating rice noodles. After he finished the operation, he said, "I believe the Gauls would praise this sense of ritual."

After Bian Lang started with the food and let everyone eat for a while, Silva found an opportunity to ask, "Wave, I heard that you also made a Chinese version. I think I also read the meaning of the translated lyrics. I want to know how you created these two works?"

It was not surprising for Bian Lang to ask this question, but he had thought that Silva might ask this question after starting recording the song.

Now that he was being asked in front of so many people, it was really difficult for him to just lie.

So he could only refer to some relevant information about Celine Dion on the original Earth and gave an answer that surprised everyone: "The inspiration for my song came from Beauty and the Beast!"

Olaf and his acquaintances would never ask such questions, because they knew that Bian Lang's answers were often the kind that would amount to nothing.

But this time it was different. Bian Lang directly gave a source of inspiration, and it was a fairy tale that was well-known in their Western society!

The reason Bian Lang said this was because the theme song of the original Earth's "Beauty and the Beast" was sung by Celine Dion and another male singer. And the meaning of this song is completely consistent with the story. So...

Upon hearing this news, Liang Kuan, Evelyn and Elf all thought of one thing at the same time: "Does Disney have plans to remake this movie now?"

As for Olaf, this time he really didn't know whether Bian Lang was talking nonsense or he really thought that.

Silva, on the other hand, accepted this explanation very calmly: "Wave, I didn't expect your sources of inspiration are so diverse. Then I would like to ask you, after listening to my demo, do you have any suggestions for my singing?"

When these words came out, even Elf, Silva's agent, was shocked.

Silva has his own understanding of music, which is independent of yours. Now in DGM, if a song is produced for Silva, no matter the original songwriter or producer, they will only follow Silva's meaning. Basically, they will make adjustments according to Silva's wishes.

Even though Silva had told him to do so on the phone, he didn't do it because he didn't think it was necessary. Given Silva's singing ability, no producer would question her performance.

So Silva's actions today, and the fact that a Chinese producer did this, really surprised him.

Bian Lang didn't say it directly, but just said: "I hope to hear your real singing before giving my opinion..."

The foreigners from Silva's team were very satisfied with the meal. After they returned to the hotel and rested for a while, Olaf took them directly to the recording studio to give it a try.

Liu Ziyang had already practiced with Olaf and worked out the arrangement and accompaniment, and the configuration of piano and strings was pretty much the same as what Bian Lang remembered.

Liu Chuang, who had arrived a few days earlier and had already started recording, became nervous when he saw Silva walk in.

As for collaborations with top European and American singers, Liu Chuang can only remember those from the national team, and it was something that was only possible in some national-level events.

He had thought that he would never have such an opportunity in his life. But he never expected that the Rolling Stones would help him realize it!

Fortunately, when leaving Nan Feiyan, Liang Kuan greeted his agent Kuizi and asked him to be mentally prepared, otherwise he would not know how to face it now.

Facing Liu Chuang, whose face was a little flushed, Bian Lang introduced with a smile: "Silva, this is Liu Chuang, the singer of the Chinese version of "I Surrender"." As for the cooperation, Bian Lang did not mention it for the time being.

Both of them are here. As long as they are not the kind of people who are too arrogant, they will definitely try it themselves without Bian Lang saying anything. If the voices are well coordinated and the effect is good, this will be a natural thing.

If it's not appropriate, then it would be a bit of a shame to bring it up!

As soon as Bian Lang finished the introduction, Silva reached out and greeted Liu Chuang, "Mr. Liu, hello, I'm Silva, and I'm very happy to perform Wave's works with you. If you don't mind, I'd like to listen to your singing first..."

"Okay, then I..."

Kuizi, who was taking photos nearby, looked at Liu Chuang who was a little bit at a loss, and thought to herself: "Liu Chuang! Really... You are a top male singer in China after all!"

Of course, she was just thinking about this interesting scene in her mind. She knew very well that Liu Chuang's behavior was not the same as those other domestic singers who blindly admired the strong. Liu Chuang really liked Silva's works and had thought about covering them, but at that time Liu Chuang had not yet made a name for himself, so the company did not bother with this matter.

Now, the sense of accomplishment from being able to collaborate with real people is definitely more valuable than covering other people’s songs!

Bian Lang took the headphones Liu Ziyang handed over and listened to them, which reminded him of a time when he watched Lin Zhixuan perform live. He remembered that he said before he sang: "I hope everyone will give their ears to Lin Zhixuan... You don't need to buy tickets to listen to his own singing!"

But when they sang "Mona Lisa's Tears", most people in the audience forgot about it. As for "Never Left", there were fewer choruses, but the singing was really off-tune...

At that time, Wu Bai had not yet successfully advanced to become a conductor, otherwise Bian Lang would definitely have made a joke: "If you put these two together in a concert, one of them will definitely go crazy!"

Getting back to the point, Liu Chuang's voice is the kind that needs to be appreciated immersively, so Bian Lang didn't even hum in his heart.

After listening to the entire segment, I gave my applause without hesitation!

Seeing Bian Lang clapping, Liu Chuang finally felt relieved.

At this time, Silva took off his headphones and said, "Mr. Liu, I can tell that this version really suits your voice... I am looking forward to how fans will evaluate our work after the album is released."

These words made Liu Chuang float up: "Really? Hahahahaha, I really hope that day will come sooner..."

Then, Silva, who had never heard Bian Lang sing the demo, said, "Wave, I want to hear you sing, do you mind?"

Bian Lang knew he couldn't escape, so he didn't try to refuse. He nodded and walked into the recording studio.

"I've loved, and I've lost..." He was somewhat put into the same emotions as Dong Youbian, so those insiders outside seemed to feel bad.

As for Silva, she just wanted to find some emotions from Bian Lang's performance that she needed to put into her singing.

Now she has found it, but she doesn't feel very happy, so...

After tossing around here until the evening, Bian Lang wanted to go and see the preparations for "Summer of the Band". Liu Chuang and Silva of course went with him. When they saw the stage at the Summer of the Band Pavilion, Liu Chuang said shamelessly: "Bian Lang, do you have any performing guests before the concert? Let me play one!"

"Yes, but it's just a band performance!"

"Can't I?"

"Not even Silva!"

After hearing this answer, Liu Chuang said with some regret: "Then can I come in as a spectator?"

"That's no problem! We're just next door to each other, so you can just come over when the time comes."

As soon as the two of them finished talking, Liang Kuan ran over and asked, "Bian Lang, has the guest star for this episode been decided? If not, is Silva willing to come? If it is confirmed, please tell me who it is and I will go talk to him!"