Chapter 17: The Red from the Middle East (2)
The filming of the promotional video went very smoothly, but the post-production was a bit more troublesome. Specifically, it was the first half of the video about the history of women's liberation that caused some difficulties. Jerry had to choose between voiceover narration and scrolling subtitles, and he ultimately chose the latter. As for the background music, Jerry selected "Conquest of Paradise", a theme song composed by Greek musician Vangelis in 1992 for the movie "1492: Conquest of Paradise". The epic and majestic atmosphere of the music was used to highlight the great efforts made by women to achieve their own liberation.
The only problem is that it's currently 1988 and this rousing theme song hasn't been born yet. As for the composition, Jerry can do it himself, but the key is where to find a symphony orchestra and a mixed chorus to perform the piece.
This is indeed a big problem!
"Yoda-kun, are there any famous orchestras in Japan?"
"Symphony? Jerry, what are you doing?"
"Ah~ The new piece requires the help of a symphony orchestra!"
Is this guy really a genius? Tadokoro Tatsuya suddenly realized that accepting Tanaka Nanako's invitation was an extremely wise decision! Although the two EPs didn't bring in revenue for TY Entertainment, the "Heal The World Children's Foundation" brought enough attention to TY Entertainment, with a huge advertising effect that made the whole world know that there is a company called TY in Japan. And at this time when the advertising effect was rising, "_X" and "Pie Jesu" started to gain momentum, followed by a revolutionary wave in the rock music scene and a sacred wave of Christianity.
Dream Music was a sensation in Japan, with many underground rock bands submitting their demo tapes to TY, hoping to be signed by the company known for its radical and revolutionary power.
The whole world's rock scene went wild with this revolutionary upheaval, and new rock kanon emerged one after another. Southern All Stars, X Japan, and B'z almost became the leaders of Japan's revolutionary rock.
This world, in August 1988, remembered TY!
This is what Yoriko Koike is proud of!
And now, the little guy who has been guiding everything from behind brings out a new song.
Symphony!
He's really a wicked guy! But I like him precisely because he's such a wicked guy!
"If I'm not mistaken, there are two symphony orchestras in Tokyo, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Should we contact them?"
"Get in touch with the two orchestras, this symphony needs vocal accompaniment, and also please pay attention to the mixed chorus! This piece is going to be used as background music for a promotional video, so please hurry up and get in contact!"
"Don't worry, Jerry!"
Before leaving the president's office, Jerry suddenly remembered something and walked back. "By the way, Inada-kun, can you contact Mr. Wakamatsu Kōji for me?"
"Kōji Wakamatsu?"
"Yes, it was Kōji Wakamatsu who directed "Red Army - PFLP: Declaration of World War"! He should be an independent producer now, help me get in touch with him, I need his help with something!"
"Alright, Jerry!"
Kōji Wakamatsu, one of Japan's four major masters of pink cinema, liked to mix politics and eroticism in his stories. He had directed many films such as "Endless Virginity" and "Ecstasy of the Angels". At the same time, he was also a well-known left-wing filmmaker who closely followed radical organizations in 1971 and shot a documentary called "Red Army - PFLP: Declaration of World War", which led to him being banned from leaving Japan by the Japanese government. Jerry's purpose in contacting Kōji Wakamatsu had two goals, one was to have this famous director film the story of the Japanese United Red Army's turning point at Asama Sanso, and the other was to hope that he could film the life of Yukiko Mishima. These are two unforgettable stories, also filled with ideals, distortion, cruelty, and alienation. The new generation of Japanese youth needs to know these stories, needs to know why these young people full of energy, with grand ideals, wanting to fight for equality and freedom, let their lofty ideals become ferocious beasts that ultimately devour their souls, devour their youth!
His intention is to make the new generation of Japanese women's rights association vigilant, and not to take the old path of the United Red Army and Ichiko Ishikawa again!
The song recording work of "Conquering Paradise" was all handed over to Tetsuya Komuro. Anyway, this guy is not like Takashi Kobayashi, who goes around digging up rock bands everywhere, so when the little devil has a new song out, he immediately sticks to it. Jerry had just managed to get rid of this guy to the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Jerry's luck was quite good, because the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra had just received an invitation from Hong Kong, China, and if they were delayed for one or two days, the symphony orchestra would have flown directly to Hong Kong.
"Hey, is that Alvy? How's the CAPS system software coming along? (CAPS refers to Computer Animation Production System software) Is this Disney's Lem Davis? No, we can develop it independently. If Disney wants to join in, tell them they only have usage rights, don't even think about owning the copyright! That's how it is! I'm calling because there's something I need your help with. George Lucas from Industrial Light & Magic told me that the simulated digital synthesis technology has been developed, but I want to see the results. Yes, get in touch with him and have him come along on a trip to Japan. I happen to have an animation script here for you, yes, it's for our first animated film, no mistake! Alright, don't get too excited, just like that. Tell the gentlemen not to worry about funding, what they need to do is perfect the technology as soon as possible. And one more thing, don't forget! Ah, right, Mr. Russell and Mr. Catmull! Consider partnering with Pixar for animation development cooperation! I think this will help Mr. Russell and Mr. Catmull better understand the company's background!"
Jerry hung up the phone and turned his head, on the other side, Cai Cai Zi was staring at him with a giggle, "Hey, Jerry, are you really going to dig Mr. Jobs' corner?"
"Of course! Who made that guy refuse to sell Pixar to me? So I had no choice but to do this!"
"This guy is really pitiful!"
"I need to correct something, this guy is not pitiful at all! He himself wanted to lay off most of the employees at Pixar, our arrival just gave him an excuse to save face. Alright, Cai Cai Zi, how's the eighth draft of 'Tokyo Love Story' coming along? Tomorrow is the deadline, you're not thinking of delaying it, are you? That's not a good habit!"
During this time, Tanaka Kanna had a lot on her plate, the daily affairs of Shonen IC, matters related to the Japan Women's Rights Association, filming promotional videos, and other such things that were still in their infancy like Shonen peripherals completely squeezed out her time, so "Tokyo Love Story" progressed much slower.
"Alright, let's get Haruno-san from Season 4 to help you out! Hey, Nakano, what are you dawdling for? Hurry up, or the CosPy Grand Prix opening ceremony is going to start!"
"Hey! Here comes, here comes!"
Jerry looked at the slowly rising vegetable, and his anger was not coming from one place. This guy, how did he become so lazy today? "Well, I'll just wait for you at the company entrance!"
Jerry hugged his head and gave a nod to the gatekeeper, Mr. Kikuchi, as he walked out of the IC building. Suddenly, a black car made an emergency drift, the door opened, and a pair of large hands grabbed Jerry's stunned body, pulling him in!
The black car's engine didn't die out, just as the door was pulled up again, the black car's tires screeched and made a piercing sound, this black car spewed out blue smoke, and disappeared in front of the IC building!
The whole process took less than two minutes.
"Jerry, Jerry, Jerry..."
Tanaka Nana walked out of the IC building with her bag, and except for a flash of white light, nothing else was found.
