Moonlight Blade 2017

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音乐是热情洋溢的自由艺术，是室外的艺术，像自然那样无边无际，像风，像天空，像海洋。我们的生活离不开音乐，一个好的游戏也离不开音乐。燕云杀场，开封节日，杭州西湖...这些年天刀的音乐已经融入我们的生活，今天小记就带大家一起来认识这位天刀音乐制作人，陈致逸。
Music is a passionate and liberating art, an art form that transcends boundaries like the outdoors, boundless like nature itself, like the wind, the sky, and the ocean. Our lives are inseparable from music, and a good game is also inseparable from music. From the Yanyun killing field, to the Kaifeng Festival, and to Hangzhou West Lake... over the years, the music of *Moonlight Blade* has become integrated into our lives. Today, in this article, I will introduce you to Chen Zhiyi, the music producer of *Moonlight Blade*.

## He is Chen Zhiyi, A Music Producer

对于陈致逸，天刀的玩家即便不了解，却也每天与他的作品相伴天涯。天涯的每个角落，每个绝美风景之处，因为有他的音乐，而多姿多彩，有了自己的灵魂和韵味。
For Chen Zhiyi, even if players of *Moonlight Blade* do not know him, they are accompanied by his works every day. Every corner and breathtaking scenery of *Moonlight Blade* is colorful and has its own soul and charm because of his music.

**你好，非常感谢陈致逸老师接受采访，首先请您先做个自我介绍，让我们天刀的玩家更了解您。
Hello, thank you very much, Chen Zhiyi, for accepting this interview. First, please introduce yourself so that players of *Moonlight Blade* can know you better.**

大家好，我是陈致逸，一名作曲和音乐制作人，很荣幸参与了天刀配乐工作。代表作品有歌曲《画情》、《青龙永夜》、《秋风知月明》、《惊蛰》，配乐作品除了天涯明月刀以外，还有一些电影配乐作品，比如《京城81号》、《大上海》、《澳门风云》系列等等。
Hello everyone, I am Chen Zhiyi, a composer and music producer. I am honored to be involved in the music production of *Moonlight Blade*. Some of my notable works include songs such as "Painting Love," "Everlasting Night of Azure Dragon," "Bright Moon in Autumn Wind," "The Awakening of Insects," as well as soundtrack works for movies such as *The House That Never Dies* and the *From Vegas to Macau* series.

**陈老师是一个很出色的音乐制作人呢，但是很多的观众一样，对于音乐制作人 不是非常的了解，您是怎么定义的呢？
Teacher Chen is an outstanding music producer, but like many viewers, they may not have a deep understanding of music producers. How do you define it?**

制作人和作曲其实不太一样，因为一首歌曲有很多人参与，作曲只是一个部分，还有监制、编曲、混音、录音、联系乐手等，这些都是音乐制作人的工作，不仅更加全面，对音乐还要有独到的见解、审美和想象力，而对市场也要有敏感的洞察力。
Being a music producer is different from being a composer because many people are involved in creating a song. Composition is just one part of it. There are also roles such as producer, arranger, mixer, recording engineer, and liaison with musicians. These are all the responsibilities of a music producer. They need to have a comprehensive understanding of music, unique insights, aesthetic sense, and imagination. They also need to have a sensitive insight into the market.

**刚刚过去的国风音绕赛，小记知道陈老师也是有担任决赛的评委的。对于这次的天刀国风音绕赛的感觉如何？
Regarding the recently concluded Chinese-style music competition, I heard that Teacher Chen also served as a judge in the finals. How do you feel about the *Moonlight Blade* Chinese-style music competition?**

很开心见到了很多唱得很好的古风歌手，希望有机会能有以后的合作。
I am very happy to see many talented singers of Chinese-style music. I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with them in the future.

**有没有什么想要对参加国风音绕赛的选手们说的呢 ？
Is there anything you would like to say to the participants of the Chinese-style music competition?**

国风无垠，期待各位继续加油。对了，当时没有机会和他们合影，总觉得他们中会有以后当红的歌手。
Chinese-style music knows no bounds. I look forward to everyone's continued efforts. By the way, I didn't have a chance to take a photo with them at the time, but I have a feeling that some of them will become popular singers in the future.

## Road to Music, Spirit of Craftsmanship

**陈老师是如何走上音乐这条道路的呢？讲诉一下您的音乐之路吧！
How did Teacher Chen embark on the path of music? Please tell us about your musical journey!**

我母亲是声乐歌手，大概胎教就有些影响吧（笑），我父亲是学数学的，作曲就是这样艺术和逻辑的结合，这是开玩笑啦，其实是小时候偶然发现自己在音乐这块有些天赋，对音高十分敏感，报考初中就选择了艺校，一开始是学演奏单簧管，后来想通往更高的层面，就选择了作曲，最后考上了上海音乐学院 。
My mother is a vocal singer, so prenatal education probably had some influence on me (laughs). My father majored in Mathematics, and composing is a combination of art and logic. I'm joking. It's actually that when I was a child, I accidentally discovered that I had some talent in music, as I'm very sensitive to pitch. I chose an art school when I applied for junior high school. At first, I learned to play the clarinet. Later I wanted to go to a higher level, so I chose composition. Finally, I was admitted to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

**据了解，陈老师谱曲类型很广泛，有电影、电视剧、还有游戏类型的，一般谱曲时间需要多久呢？不同领域的作曲会有什么不同吗？
It is understood that Teacher Chen's composition genres are quite diverse, including movies, television dramas, and games. How long does it usually take to compose a piece? Are there any differences in composing for different fields?**

歌曲一般会用一个月，有些配乐如果需要乐队录制的话，周期会长。本身创作的话不会特别久，因为我通常会选择自己状态特别好的时候进行创作，是一种高度集中的状态。
A song generally takes about a month, and if there is a need for a band recording for some soundtrack, the timeline can be longer. As for my own compositions, they don't take particularly long because I usually choose to compose when I am in a particularly good state, in a highly concentrated state.

不同领域的话，有相像也有不同的地方，主要区别是在对接人方面，比如电影是跟导演沟通，游戏则是跟项目组和总监沟通。实际上游戏音乐比电影配乐要难，而且游戏音乐精细很多，更加抽象，因为做游戏音乐的时候我一般只有人设和世界观可以参考，而且游戏音乐适配的场景不固定，音乐可能性更多，需要的想象力也就更多，而电影场景镜头固定，音乐情绪的把控会容易很多。
In different fields, there are similarities as well as differences. The main difference lies in the people you collaborate with. For example, in movies, you communicate with the director, while in games, you communicate with the project team and director. In reality, game music is more challenging than film scoring, and game music is more intricate and abstract. When creating game music, I usually only have character designs and the game world as references, and the adaptability of game music to different scenes is not fixed, so there is more room for imagination. On the other hand, film scenes are fixed, making it easier to control the emotional aspect of the music.

**您个人喜欢、擅长什么风格呢？会不会有一些自己的创作习惯 ？
What styles do you personally like and excel in? Do you have any creative habits of your own?**

很多风格我都擅长，因为电影配乐需要作曲尝试各种风格，最擅长的配器是管弦乐。
I am skilled in many styles because film scoring requires composers to try various styles. My best orchestration skills are in the realm of orchestral music.

创作习惯的话，比如一般会把管弦配器的手法融合其他音乐风格，不管是摇滚、还是民谣，或者电音等等风格。
As for creative habits, for example, I often blend orchestral techniques with other music styles, whether it's rock, folk, or electronic music, and so on.

**陈老师觉得，一个优秀的音乐制作人、一个好的作品展示到大家面前都需要具备哪些条件呢 ？
In your opinion, what are the conditions required for an excellent music producer and for a good work to be presented to the audience?**

一个优秀的音乐制作人需要有精通的乐器，甚至对所有的乐器都有所了解，还需要很好的心态，有的时候制作人自己很欣赏的作品，但别人并不认可，这需要有一定的抗压能力，而且我一直对自己有很高的要求，希望可以做到最好，每一次都要对之前的作品有超越，这是一种匠人精神吧，也只有这样的精神才能走到最后。
An excellent music producer needs to have a mastery of musical instruments and even an understanding of all instruments. They also need to have a good mindset because sometimes the producer may personally appreciate a work but others may not recognize its value. This requires a certain level of resilience. Personally, I have high expectations for myself and strive to do my best. Each time, I aim to surpass my previous works. This is a craftsman's spirit, and only with such a spirit can one go all the way.

## Qinlong's Eternal Night, Chen Zhiyi in *Moonlight Blade*

**很好奇，有没有您觉得很喜欢的歌手，或者很期待的歌手呢 ？
Very curious, do you have any favorite singers or artists that you are looking forward to working with?**

有很欣赏的歌手啊，比如云之泣。特别期待和没有合作过的歌手合作，会给我不一样的声音体验。
There are singers I really admire, like Yun Zhiqi. I'm especially excited about collaborating with singers I haven't worked with before because it will give me a different vocal experience.

**陈老师最近有没有新的作品公布给大家？
Have you recently announced any new works for everyone?**

最近刚刚安顿好新的工作室，会有些新的作品，而且打算把以前一些作品拿出来精心重制，比如《惊蛰》这首歌，准备重制一首民谣加弦乐的版本，还是我自己演唱，希望大家喜欢。
I've just settled into my new studio recently, and there will be some new works. I also plan to carefully remake some of my previous works. For example, the song "The Awakening of Insects," I'm preparing to create a folk and string orchestra version, and I'll be singing it myself. I hope everyone will enjoy it.

采访的最后，再次感谢陈老师接受采访，同时也期待您之后的作品，另外陈老师有什么想要对我们天刀的玩家和喜爱您音乐的爱好者们说的话呢 ？
In conclusion of the interview, I would like to thank you once again, Teacher Chen, for accepting the interview. I'm also looking forward to your future works. Additionally, is there anything you would like to say to the *Moonlight Blade* players and fans who love your music?

很高兴能通过天刀这个平台认识这么多喜爱我音乐的朋友，你们的支持是我创作的动力。我会努力保持好的创作状态，希望大家继续关注我。
I'm delighted to have met so many friends who love my music through the *Moonlight Blade* platform. Your support is my creative drive. I will strive to maintain a good creative state, and I hope everyone will continue to follow and support me.

## Closing Remarks

譬犹师旷之施瑟柱也，所推移上下者，无尺寸之度，而靡不中音——这是采访后对陈致逸老师的印象。音乐是心灵的迸发。它不像化学那样能进行实验分析。对音乐来说只有一种真正的特性，那就是感情。从《千人千面》到《独立寒江》，从《秋风知月明》到《青龙永夜》，还有天刀那些已经深入我们生活的场景音乐，每一首歌与曲都能给我们不一样的感觉，每一个场景都被赋予了独特韵味，期待陈致逸老师更多的作品，在未来与天刀的更多合作！
Like the pillars that support an exquisite harp, the music of Chen Zhiyi moves everything without measure or dimension, yet never misses the right note. This is the impression of Chen Zhiyi after the interview. Music is the eruption of the soul. It is not subject to experimental analysis like chemistry. There is only one true characteristic of music, and that is emotion. From "Thousand People, Thousand Faces" to "Independent Cold River," from "The Autumn Wind Knows the Moon's Brightness" to "Qinlong's Eternal Night," and the scene music of *Moonlight Blade* that has already become deeply ingrained in our lives, each song and composition gives us a different feeling, and each scene is endowed with a unique charm. We look forward to more works from Chen Zhiyi in the future and more collaborations with *Moonlight Blade*!

## Notes

1. ↑ 杀场 *Shāchǎng*, lit. "killing field" refers to a competitive arena or battleground where video game players engage in combat or compete against each other.