Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 50 Recording Songs
After a few adjustments with a staff member, everything was ready. Through the glass, Lao Mo gave Song Ci an "OK" sign, indicating that he was ready to start recording.

Liu Shishi also shook her little fist at Song Ci to encourage him.

Song Ci's spirits lifted, and he became fully focused. A dozen seconds later, the familiar accompaniment rang in his ears, and he wholeheartedly immersed himself in singing.

In front of the recording booth, Lao Mo also wore headphones and listened carefully to the singing of Song Ci.

His feelings shifted from calm to shock. The song has a brisk and clear rhythm, beautiful and moving lyrics, a lofty and profound artistic conception, and the singer's skills are up to par. It is also infused with genuine emotions, making it a truly rare gem.

Five minutes later, after the song of Song Ci was finished, his ethereal mind returned, he took a breath, and calmed himself down.

He had just finished the recording in one go, truly giving it his all. After regaining his composure, he took off his headphones and walked out of the recording studio.

Old Mo was starting to have doubts. Were amateur enthusiasts this good these days? "Hey buddy, are you really not planning to debut as a singer?"

Song Ci shook her head and asked, "Really not. How was my recording?"

Old Mo gave a thumbs up and praised, "I think it's great. You nailed it in one take. You really have a talent for singing. This song could definitely be on this year's chart. Come and hear for yourself how it sounds."

“I want to hear too,” Liu Shishi quickly said.

Song Ci and Liu Shishi put on their headphones and checked the results of their recording.

I listened to Song Ci once and was very satisfied. I think he probably wouldn't have the same effect even if I asked him to sing it again.

A crystal-clear and brilliant rendition of "The Wind Rises" has just been released, even more captivating than the performance at the gala the day before yesterday. Liu Shishi was mesmerized for a long time after listening, murmuring emotionally to herself, "Yiyi, you sang so beautifully. In the name of love, are you still willing?"

The staff in charge of recording also liked the song very much and asked Song Ci, "It's really beautiful. It seems to be a new song. Young man, what's the name of this song? Who composed and wrote the lyrics?"

Old Mo also looked at the Song lyrics with anticipation. As a musician, when he came across a famous song that could be passed down through the ages, he always wanted to know who its creator was.

Liu Shishi stared admiringly at Song Ci beside her and said proudly, "The song is called 'The Wind Rises.' It was written for me by Song Ci, and both the lyrics and music are his original compositions."

Liu Shishi always thought that "The Wind Rises" was written for her by Song Ci, but Song Ci never explained, so this beautiful misunderstanding continued.

Old Mo did not doubt the truthfulness of Liu Shishi's words. He praised Song Ci with heartfelt admiration: "Young Song is very talented! Why don't you consider entering the music industry and becoming a singer? With your appearance and voice, as long as you sign with Ocean Butterflies, I am confident that the company can make you a superstar."

Without a second thought, Song Ci declined, saying, "No need, thank you for your kind offer. Music is just a hobby of mine. Maybe I'll write a few more songs in the future, but I'll pass on being a professional singer."

The single "The Wind Rises" made Song Ci a huge star. With such a fantastic start, it's surprising that Song Ci didn't want to be a singer.

Old Mo, undeterred, continued to persuade him: "Brother Song, why don't you reconsider? I'll have the company's manager talk to you; we can discuss the terms!"

Not only is he so versatile—able to compose, write lyrics, and sing—but he's also incredibly handsome. You might not see another like him in the music industry for over a decade. He's practically a gift from God. Lao Mo really doesn't want Song Ci to waste his talent.

"How much did it cost to record this song?" Song Ci asked, not wanting to get entangled with Lao Mo any further on the topic.

Old Mo sighed, "It's free, but I have a favor to ask. I hope that when 'The Wind Rises' is released, the recording project can be credited to Ocean Butterflies Recording Studio." Old Mo already had a premonition that "The Wind Rises" would be a huge hit, and getting credit for the recording project would bring the recording studio tremendous fame.

Song Ci didn't mince words and promised, "No problem, this is the truth. 'The Wind Rises' was recorded here, and it's only right that it be credited as Ocean Butterflies."

Old Mo then had a sudden inspiration and suggested, "Young man, have you ever thought about recording a music video for a single? You and Miss Liu would be a perfect match."

Song Ci glanced at Liu Shishi, and seeing that Shi Ye was shaking his head at her, she smiled and said to Lao Mo, "If everyone likes it, I'll be satisfied if 'The Wind Rises' can be widely sung. There's no need for a music video."

Old Mo said regretfully, "That's a real pity. The song has already been copied to your disk. If you want the audio edited later, you can come back to me."

Seeing Song Ci take the disk, Liu Shishi pulled his arm and said happily, "Yiyi, let's go back quickly."

She can't wait to release "The Wind Rises" online so that everyone can enjoy the song that Song Ci wrote for her.

Outside the recording studio, Lao Mo saw Song Ci and Liu Shishi to the door. Before parting, he sincerely promised Song Ci, "Brother Song, if you ever change your mind, you can come to me. The doors of Ocean Butterflies Music are always open for you."

"Thank you! Until we meet again, Lao Mo."

Song Ci sensed his sincerity and thought to herself that Lao Mo was indeed a pure musician. In the future, Tengda would inevitably enter the digital music field, so it would be worthwhile to recruit him.

Watching Song Ci and Liu Shishi's figures gradually disappear into the distance, Lao Mo took out his phone and called someone. After a few seconds of waiting, the call was successfully connected.

"Mr. Wang, the person you introduced for recording the song just came by." It turned out that the person Lao Mo contacted was Wang Jing.

Wang Jing, on the other end of the phone, asked with a smile, "How did the recording go?"

The beautiful melody of "The Wind Rises" still lingered in his mind. Old Mo exclaimed, "He's a very talented young man, and the song is a rare gem. I wanted to recruit him to Ocean Butterflies, but he flatly refused. Mr. Wang, if you know him well, you can help me persuade him."

Wang Jing was in a great mood, thinking that her boss had listened to her advice to record the song, and that a hit song could bring in tens of millions of yuan in revenue just for ringtones.

He couldn't help but tease, "Old Mo, your suggestion is good, but don't make suggestions next time. Your Sea Butterfly Temple is too small to accommodate that great deity."

"Is he a young master from some family in the capital?" Old Mo asked with some surprise. He recalled that he should not have offended Song Ci just now. Some second and third-generation rich kids are very arrogant.

He was a native of old Beijing and knew that this vast city was full of hidden talents. Song Ci's speech and temperament were indeed not something that could be cultivated by an ordinary family. He wondered which noble family's young master he was.

"Stop asking around. What do you think about what I told you last time? Do you want to come to Tengda Culture? As long as you're willing to switch jobs, you can become the company's music director, which is much better than working at Ocean Butterflies Recording Studio," Wang Jing tempted.

Old Mo smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Wang, please stop teasing me. I've looked into it. Tengda Culture doesn't get involved in the music business. There are no singers, no music equipment, what can I do there!"

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