Chapter 83

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A great work must have a great set of music. The old version of "Journey to the West" on Earth used electronic music, which was modern yet retained a national style, without a sense of time or place, and still sounds completely up-to-date today.

Lin Han did not choose songs with higher popularity but opted for this instrumental approach to prove his ability to handle the music for TV dramas. Therefore, how to impress the directors and leaders of CCTV was a task he had to accomplish.

Even without music to play, once Lin Han thought of the song, a seamless image appeared in his mind, so familiar.

A magical and splendid world of immortals appeared in his mind: cranes dancing, Chang'e gracefully twirling, Tang Sanzang riding a white horse at sunset, and Wukong rowing a boat alone in the vast sea to seek a master.

The entire piece of music was grand and majestic, yet exceptionally ethereal and beautifully dreamy, with a sense of the vicissitudes of immortal life and also a touch of playfulness.

What he was about to write was not a simple score but a full orchestral score, which was many times more complex than a simple score, with some elements that even those who studied music might not understand.

Different instruments have different names and corresponding abbreviations, such as flute, piccolo, alto flute, and saxophones, which are divided into soprano, alto, and tenor.

The layout of the orchestral score is relatively simple, with the instruments arranged from top to bottom according to their common ranges.

Lin Han was just an outsider and did not understand these specific differences, but he had one strong point: he could replicate the full score he had seen in his previous life without any errors.

When it came to practice, he could simply photocopy the full score and hand it over to the orchestra members, who were professionals and would definitely understand.

Using a professional mixing console with monitoring speakers, professional instruments, recording microphones, and a chorus, these were all the goals Lin Han wanted to achieve.

The score was written very clearly, with large font size, and each measure had a measure number. The musicians recorded the music live, and the piece was generally not rehearsed in advance, so it was unlikely they had ever seen it.

Therefore, the score had to be simple and clear: slurs, expression marks, dynamic marks, and necessary concise text explanations, with the time signature enlarged.

Of course, to perfectly blend the orchestra, a crucial person was needed, the conductor.

Chen Jiaxuan rescued Lin Han from the pile of notes, calling him, "You're lucky today. The Central Ballet Orchestra is rehearsing for the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala on the 15th of the first lunar month. I can only get them to spare half a day to help you record. Are you ready?"

"No problem, I've already prepared the full orchestral score. Does the orchestra have extra personnel? I need additional instruments, both Western and others."

Chen Jiaxuan spoke quickly, "The entire orchestra hasn't taken a break. You can find anyone you want, but the price for a single recording is not cheap. They are asking for 100,000 RMB, and the final friendly price is 80,000 RMB."

Lin Han knew this price was fair. With so many people in the orchestra, they were busy with their own rehearsals and still willing to record for him, especially during the Spring Festival. He didn't haggle, "80,000 RMB it is. How do I pay?"

"I'll come pick you up right away. I'll introduce you. Wait for me for 10 minutes, pack your things, and let's go."

"Don't rush, take your time, safety first!"

Lin Han quickly stuffed the printed full score into his backpack, quickly tidied up, and went downstairs to wait for Chen Jiaxuan. He hadn't made any money from the music yet but was willing to spend it, a true lover's level.

When the swift Chen Jiaxuan arrived at the building, she saw Lin Han wearing a hat and a scarf, stomping his feet on the spot. She honked and rolled down the window, saying, "Hey, get in the car, the earlier we go, the more recording time we'll have."

Lin Han opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, sighing apologetically, "I'm really sorry to pull you into work during the Spring Festival."

"Do we need to say these things?" Chen Jiaxuan said while reversing, "Where did you get the idea to use such a professional orchestra? I really can't understand your thinking."

"Hehe, just wait and listen, it will surprise you."

Chen Jiaxuan glanced at Lin Han, completely puzzled by his mysteriousness. In fact, Lin Han just wanted to be a bit low-key before his work was adopted, to avoid embarrassment if it was rejected, and to save a bit of face.

The road to Yanjing City was smooth during the Spring Festival, with only a few vehicles moving in places that were usually congested. When the car stopped, they had arrived at their destination.

Chen Jiaxuan led Lin Han to the concert hall, where the Central Ballet Orchestra was rehearsing the pieces for the Lantern Festival Gala. The person in charge, Tong Lin, wearing a suit, walked over quickly.

"Teacher Tong, this is Lin Han, who wants to borrow your orchestra for an afternoon to record something. Can you gather the people?"

Chen Jiaxuan spoke very politely. These artists had a high status and were not closely related to the entertainment industry, so there was no need to offend them.

Tong Lin looked at Lin Han suspiciously but did not express his doubts, instead saying politely, "Of course, we are just about to take a half-day break in the afternoon. What kind of musicians do you need? I'll arrange it."

Lin Han quickly took out the full score from his backpack and handed it to Tong Lin, saying, "Teacher Tong, this is the effect I want. The full orchestral score is fine, and it would be even better with a few female sopranos for the chorus."

Tong Lin, a professional, carefully examined the full score Lin Han handed over. The piece, which was less than three minutes long, was very distinctive, with ups and downs and rich layers.

After reading through it once, Tong Lin looked up, still absorbed, "May I ask who the master is who composed this? It's definitely a new classic!"

Chen Jiaxuan's gaze slowly fell on Lin Han. She realized this man was a gold mine, always bringing endless surprises. The fact that this piece, which the authority called a classic, was written by him was astonishing!

"Um, thank you for the compliment, it's just a small idea of mine, not a classic," Lin Han humbly replied, feeling a bit guilty.

"Little Lin is truly talented. This kind of piece is not something an ordinary person would dare to attempt. There's a lot of electronic music, and young people have ideas."

Tong Lin looked at the list of instruments and had a clear idea. He said to Chen Jiaxuan and Lin Han, "Would you two please wait in Studio One? I'll arrange the musicians and instruments and photocopy these full scores."

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