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Chapter 039 Smile

The next morning, the afterglow of yesterday's Children's Day gala "Songs and Smiles" not only did not fade, but continued to ferment on major social media platforms and music forums.

Music critic Vinyl Guru posted a blog post:

Last night, when I saw Yang Du's name on the list of composers for "Songs and Smiles," my first reaction was the same as everyone else's—

Is this just a coincidence of people sharing the same name?

It wasn't until I checked the registration information on the official website of the Music Copyright Society of China that I finally confirmed that this was not a case of duplicate names.

This Yang Du is the same Yang Du who became an overnight sensation half a month ago with his work "Flammable and Explosive".

Returning to the work itself, there is no doubt that it is a stunning work that simplifies complexity.

"Singing and Smiling" does not use the fancy synthesizers and complicated tracks that are popular in the current music scene. It only uses the most basic accordion and xylophone, along with pure children's voices, to create a sunny, innocent and energetic feeling.

The melody is simple, yet it has a powerful, heart-touching quality.

This ability to simplify music once again proves that Yang Du's foundation in music theory is astonishingly solid.

Many netizens are joking that the contrast between the dark gothic style of "Flammable and Explosive" and the innocent and healing style of "Singing and Smiling" is too great.

But as the saying goes, laymen watch the spectacle, while experts see the details. As someone in the industry, what I see is an amazing level of control.

Most musicians spend their entire lives in their comfort zone, and only a very few can master a particular style.

But Yang Du is able to switch between the two different styles with ease.

This shows that he was not driven by musical styles, but rather spontaneously exploring and trying different possibilities.

Speaking of this, we have to mention the recording studio audition incident that caused a great stir a few days ago. Now everyone knows that the audition was for the official insert song "Painting Heart" for the S-level big production "Eternal Falling Flowers".

Now, my expectations are at their absolute limit.

Following "Flammable and Explosive" and "Singing and Smiling", what kind of effect will "Painting Heart" present?

What kind of answer sheet will Yang Du deliver this time?

Let's wait and see.

This blog post not only sparked even more heated discussions among netizens, but also led to a flood of comments on the official Weibo account of the movie "Life After Life: Falling Flowers" urging the production team to hurry up and release more episodes.

Meanwhile, the director and producer, who had just finished a meeting, were sitting on the sofa, looking at the discussion on the tablet, and couldn't stop smiling.

The director's chubby face practically blossomed into a smile: "President Zhao, look at the online buzz! It's practically free trending! Our previous support for Brother Yang at Jinshi, securing 3% of the producer points, now seems like the most correct decision we could have made."

"That's right, I've seen a significant increase in discussions about the movie and 'Painting Heart' on the official Weibo account."

All this buzz was generated by Yang Du; they didn't spend a single penny.

Is there anything more enjoyable than getting something for free?

The producer also found it amazing.

Yang Du's identity was exposed when he signed the contract with Jinshi, and the online discussion was at its peak. Now, not long after, he has caused quite a stir again.

There are many talented people and many popular people in this industry, but very few can perfectly combine the two.

Yang Du is one of them. His commercial value now far exceeds that of a simple music producer.

He's practically born with the divine body to trend on social media!

Mr. Zhao couldn't help but fantasize that if Yang Du made some noise when "The Rain of Falling Flowers Through Lifetimes" was about to be released, it might even help with the publicity.

The director was happily scrolling through Weibo when he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"What's wrong?"

"Yang Du just retweeted a Weibo post..."

The director looked at the information on the tablet: "The account that posted the message is called 'Qiuniu Studio.' Judging from the verification information, it should be his newly established personal studio. This is a joint statement."

The producer skillfully located Yang Du's Weibo account and, upon closer inspection, discovered a statement jointly issued by Qiuniu Studio and Beijing Conservatory of Music. The statement was brief but packed with information.

"Starting today, the sheet music and performance rights of 'Singing and Smiling' will be permanently and free of charge to all kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, universities and other non-profit public welfare organizations across the country."

Meanwhile, all copyright revenue generated from "Singing and Smiling" on major music platforms and from any future commercial licensing will be used as a dedicated fund to establish a rural music education fund in conjunction with Qiuniu Studio and Beijing Conservatory of Music.

The fund is dedicated to donating music equipment to schools in remote mountainous areas, building music classrooms, and promoting basic music education.

May every child find smiles and strength in music.

"Amazing!" the director couldn't help but exclaim.

The producer stared at the statement, his eyes first widening in surprise, then in astonishment.

As a shrewd film producer, she may not know much about the specific profits in the music industry, but judging from the current popularity of "Singing and Smiling," it must be quite substantial.

With the endorsement of CCTV's June 1st Gala and nationwide exposure, it's hard to imagine a lack of downloads and plays on major music platforms, generating millions in revenue.

Moreover, the unique nature of children's songs makes them hard to go out of style, unless the song is out of step with the times or is completely disconnected from the current social environment. After all, "I found a penny on the roadside" can be adapted to "I found a dollar" in the modern sense.

If licensed subsequently to various commercial performances, GG background music...

The song "Singing and Smiling" can be described as an inexhaustible gold mine.

But Yang Du actually donated this huge sum of money, enough to make an ordinary person financially free.

In fact, this was not an impulsive act by Yang Du.

That afternoon, he had a preliminary idea during a phone call with Yuan Xiuqing. Later, Yuan Xiuqing discussed it with Huo Xintong and other school leaders before putting the idea into practice.

As a time traveler, he knew that the rewards in his mind and those given by the system were the crystallization of the wisdom and hard work of countless musicians in another parallel universe.

He used this wealth to change his destiny, gain fame and status, and enjoy praise and flowers.

Now that they have established themselves in the music industry and their lives have improved, it is only right to give back to society and help those who truly need help within their means.

Moreover, collaborating with the Beijing Conservatory of Music on a foundation project would be a significant achievement and boost the reputation of both the department head, Huo Xintong, and the college.

Beijing Conservatory of Music provides official qualifications and talent, while Yang Du provides songs and funding, creating a win-win situation.

"This young man is truly remarkable."

"Yes." The producer nodded slowly, his admiration growing. "He's talented and has a broad vision. As long as he doesn't make any mistakes along the way, he'll definitely have a place at the pinnacle of the Chinese music scene in the future."

"No, I need to have a chat with Brother Yang and check on how the post-production of 'Painting Heart' is going."