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In Lu Chen's dream world, "Flower Woman" is one of the classic musical masterpieces of a Heavenly Queen-level vagabond singer.
This song describes the protagonist, who yearns for love, silently waiting for her dream lover during a season filled with dreams, guiding and inspiring her to emerge from ignorance and grow into maturity.
However, these feelings cannot be openly expressed, nor can one actively show a strong desire to speak.
The entire song consists of four main sections, with several repeated lyrics that need to be sung multiple times, but each time the emotions expressed are not entirely the same. Therefore, only an exceptionally talented female vagabond singer can truly grasp the essence of the work.
Lu Chen wrote "Flower Woman" for Chen Fei'er after careful consideration.
First of all, this piece is not something just anyone can sing well. To convey the emotions in the song requires the accumulation of life experiences and the passage of time; young vagabond singers in their teens or twenties simply cannot capture the true essence.
For example, the demo of "Flower Woman" was sung by Wang Jing from Nirvana Workshop. She sang it quite well, with the melody and rhythm accurate, but she could not convey the mature and weathered charm.
Chen Fei'er, on the other hand, is a seasoned vagabond singer with over a decade of experience. Having weathered many storms, she is fully capable of mastering this piece.
Secondly, Chen Fei'er intends to achieve a transformation through her new album. If "Flower Woman" can succeed, her transformation will undoubtedly be a natural progression, allowing her to break free from the unchanged image of a sweet girl and reveal another charming side of this Heavenly Queen.
This was something Lu Chen discovered when they went shopping and sang karaoke together that day.
It is a significant challenge, and Lu Chen happens to love challenges!
Just imagine, a Heavenly Queen-level vagabond singer completing a magnificent transformation under his guidance.
What an accomplishment that would be!
Chen Fei'er did not disappoint Lu Chen.
In fact, she exceeded his expectations.
Chen Fei'er's interpretation of this piece was nothing short of perfect. Her traditional, nostalgic, and gentle voice effortlessly touched the hearts of listeners, revealing her loneliness and heartbreak, her desires and true feelings.
What was truly astonishing was that she was currently singing over a rough demo of the accompaniment, and her voice had not undergone any post-production adjustments, yet the effect was already incredibly powerful.
Chen Fe'er's reputation as a Heavenly Queen was clearly not just based on luck.
After finishing "Flower Woman," Chen Fe'er removed her monitoring headphones and exited the recording studio.
She did not sing the second song that Lu Chen had written for her.
The corners of this Heavenly Queen's eyes still glistened with tears, but she did not feel shy. Her beautiful and delicate face radiated a joy that came after sadness, making her incredibly captivating.
"That was amazing!" Lin Zhijie exclaimed sincerely, "The song is great. I had my doubts earlier, but now I am convinced!"
He gave both Chen Fei'er and Lu Chen a thumbs-up.
Chen Fei'er wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled, "It's mainly because Lu Chen wrote such a good song. I will use this song as the title track and name for my album. What do you think, Brother Lin?"
"Absolutely no problem!"
Lin Zhijie nodded vigorously, saying without hesitation, "The song should be called 'Flower Woman,' right? The nostalgic love song style fits perfectly for your transformation!"
An album often starts by determining the title song, and then the entire album is created around that title song to ensure stylistic unity.
He asked, "Didn't Lu Chen write another one? Why not sing it now?"
The song "Flower Woman" had left his ears feeling refreshed, yet he felt there was more to be said.
Chen Fei'er smiled and said, "I can't sing anymore; I'll sing the second song next time."
She wasn't unable to sing anymore; she had poured so much emotion into this song that continuing to sing might make it hard for her to control her feelings, affecting her image.
After all, this was Flying Stone Records, and there were so many people in the monitoring room!
Lin Zhijie thought for a moment and understood. He smiled, "That's perfect! I'll have the MSN group sing a song as well, and please guide them together with me."
As the music director of Flying Stone Records, he had a special affection for the MSN group he had personally established, so even if he appeared a bit too eager, he didn't mind the strange looks from others.
Such an opportunity is incredibly rare!
If they could gain Chen Fei'er's recognition or even appreciation, it would greatly benefit the future development of MSN.
As for Lu Chen, that goes without saying.
He was counting on Lu Chen to help supervise the debut album of MSN.
Chen Fei'er smiled, "Alright."
Having known Lin Zhijie for many years, they were friends, so helping out with this small favor was certainly no trouble for her.
Supporting a few newcomers was nothing significant for her.
Lu Chen nodded as well; he understood Lin Zhijie's intentions.
Inviting Chen Fei'er to provide guidance was one aspect; the most important thing was probably to let himself hear the original sound of MSN, which would help him tailor songs for them.
Lin Zhijie quickly called for the three girls from MSN.
Mu Xiaochu, Su Jiajia, and Ning Tian came over and bowed in unison, saying, "Thank you, Sister Fei! Thank you, Teacher Lu!"
They all knew that Lu Chen was likely going to write songs for their album.
And Lu Chen was indeed qualified and capable of writing the title song for Chen Fei'er's album. The earlier song "Flower Woman" had captivated them, and they could fully sense the strength of the two in front of them.
Thinking about the opportunity to sing Lu Chen's works, the girls from MSN felt a bit excited.
Currently, in the pop music scene, there are numerous boy and girl groups competing for the youth market.
With so many idol groups, the competition is fierce, and the issue of homogenization is quite prominent. Many boy and girl groups tend to imitate the styles of Western, Japanese, and South Korean music, especially influenced by K-pop.
For MSN to replicate that successful route is truly challenging; they must find a unique path to stand out.
So, what do they have to offer?
It must be their works— truly outstanding songs that can be sung by countless people!
Lin Zhijie has placed his bets on Lu Chen.
Now is their chance to shine.
The three beautiful girls entered the recording studio.
While they were preparing, a man in the monitoring room greeted Chen Fei'er, "Sister Fei!"
Chen Fei'er smiled, "Hello, Hu Xu."
This well-dressed man stood nearly 1.8 meters tall, exuding the charm of a mature man. He was around thirty years old, with a slightly deep voice that had a unique tone.
His name is Hu Xu, a well-known actor who has played roles in several film and television dramas, receiving high praise in the show business community and considered a promising artist.
When Hu Xu entered, Lu Chen recognized him immediately.
Chen Fei'er had previously collaborated with Hu Xu in a film, so they were somewhat acquainted.
The entertainment industry is vast yet small at the same time.
There are often intersections between stars and artists, and even if they are not familiar, opportunities for recognition arise easily.
As the saying goes, "Acting leads to singing," Hu Xu intends to develop in the pop music direction. He has sung two TV drama soundtracks and wants to release a personal album, which is why he is at Flying Stone Records today.
There are also those who transition from singing to acting, like Chen Fei'er. With her fame in the music industry, even if she doesn't actively seek it, many film companies approach her with invitations.
However, Chen Fei'er has not shown much interest in acting, having only made guest appearances in a few minor roles.
Hu Xu praised, "Today, I am so lucky to hear a truly great song."
His gaze turned to Lu Chen as he extended his hand, "You must be Lu Chen?"
Lu Chen nodded and shook his hand, saying, "Hello, Brother Hu. I've seen your movies."
Hu Xu laughed heartily, "I've also watched your competition on Singing China. I admire your talent!"
Lu Chen humbly replied, "You're too kind, Brother Hu."
Hu Xu shook his head, saying, "Not to mention your talent in music, just your looks alone could easily lead you into the film industry. You're much more handsome than I am; I worry about losing my job when I see you!"
The people around them burst into laughter at his words.
Lu Chen chuckled— this guy is quite interesting.
In the past, he would have seen Hu Xu as someone from another world.
But now, he could engage in equal conversation with him, even joking around.
However, Lu Chen keenly noticed that Chen Fei'er had given him a meaningful glance.
He felt a stir in his heart and smiled, "Brother Hu, you're too modest."
He didn't continue on the topic Hu Xu had brought up.
At that moment, the MSN girl group began their performance in the recording studio.
The song they were singing was "After the Rain Rainbow," the debut hit of the former girl group Seven Color Rainbow.
This upbeat song, with its beautiful melody and uplifting lyrics, was perfect for female vocal harmonies and showcased their vocal characteristics well.
Mu Xiaochu's voice was as sweet and clear as ever, reminiscent of Heavenly Sound.
Su Jiajia's vocal quality leaned towards a more neutral tone, slightly husky, making it very pleasant to listen to.
As for Ning Tian, her voice might not be as recognizable as Mu Xiaochu's and Su Jiajia's, but in terms of singing technique, she definitely surpassed the latter two, skillfully controlling the aura and rhythm of the song.
During the chorus, the three of them brought a layered sound to the audience. Although their cooperation wasn't extremely harmonious, there were almost no dissonances or conflicts.
As a minority girl group, MSN was fully qualified in terms of appearance and vocal skills!
After they finished singing, Chen Fei'er clapped her hands and smiled, "That was great! Very nice to listen to."
The three girls shyly expressed their gratitude.
Lin Zhijie could hardly contain his excitement as he asked Lu Chen, "Teacher Lu, do you have any feedback?"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "No comments for now; let me think about it more when I get back!"
At this moment, Lu Chen was still unaware that Lin Zhijie wanted more than just a song for MSN!
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