Chapter 70: A Big Piece?
In the listening room, many people who were originally surprised also regained their composure and sat back calmly.
Although there has not been any singer in the domestic music market before, there have been no nursery rhymes released in their own albums, but those who are familiar with this area understand that the market for nursery rhymes has always been there, and it is quite huge, and it is not too much to take out one of the ten to twelve works on an album to test the water.
Moreover, such a nursery rhyme with good lyrics and songs, and full of positive energy, let Wuxing Wusu, a group composed of five young and beautiful girls, sing it, and they really sing a little bit of heavenly and holy flavor...... I have to say, if you think about it, you actually think it's a pretty beautiful idea!
Think about it, if Wuxing Wusu can become a big sister in the minds of hundreds of millions of teenagers across the country...... How many fans they will have in the future is another matter, at least for now, which will definitely contribute to the big sales of this album!
Besides, nursery rhymes have never appeared, is it like the previous song "Sister and Sister Stand Up", is it just something that can be seen on the road?
Li Qian made a move, from folk songs to soft rock, from soft rock to new Chinese style, then from Chinese style to youth fast songs, and then from youth fast songs to nursery rhymes...... The way is a little weird, but at least according to the judgment results of the ears of so many professionals in the audition room, no one really dares to say that he is absolutely not good at playing like this!
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Soon, "Let's Swing the Sculls" was over.
For a moment, there was complete silence in the listening room. The most stark contrast to the noise before the playback starts!
General Manager Huang Dazhong was distracted for a moment. exchanged a look with Du Xiaoming beside him. Then he said: "You don't need to go to the conference room, everyone seems to be a little excited to hear it, just here, if you have any thoughts and opinions, tell me." ”
As he spoke, he and Du Xiaoming stood up one after another and walked to the front of the auditorium.
At this time, he saw the Wuxing Wusu sisters standing in a row at the door hand in hand, and he raised his hand and pointed at them. He said, "Go out first, and wait outside for the results." ”
When the sisters heard this, they had no choice but to open the door and exit.
Large companies have the rules of large companies, like this kind of audition meeting, it is naturally indispensable for people from various departments to make a statement about the work, can not let the singer hear it, naturally it is better not to let the singer hear it, after all, it is just two samples, no matter what everyone says, it is for the sake of the work and future sales, if it is because some people have a small belly, they will hold a grudge. It's just unnecessary.
When Wuxing Wusu and their agents closed the door and went out, someone immediately stood up and said, "As far as I feel." The first song definitely has a huge market potential! This style has not yet appeared in the market, but my prediction is that it will definitely be popular.
Huang Dazhong nodded, this statement is very close to his judgment.
So, he turned his head and exchanged glances with Du Xiaoming, and when he saw that the other party also nodded solemnly, he waved his hand to signal that the person who spoke could sit down, and then asked, "Does anyone have any different opinions?" ”
The scene was quiet for a moment, and someone said: "The first song, I agree with Lao Qian's opinion, is this second song, that nursery rhyme...... Of course, I'm not saying that the nursery rhyme is bad, in fact, I feel pretty good, from the lyrics to the arrangement, to the singing of a few of them, it feels very right and good, I just think, if you put these two songs into one album, will it be a bit of a stylistic mismatch? Will it be ...... Instead, it distracts the theme that should be highlighted?"
Huang Dazhong nodded and asked, "Then what do you mean?"
The human: "I mean, choose one of the two, these two songs, I think any one of them, are quite good, and they have the basis for becoming popular in the market, but if they want to appear in an album, it will be a bit of a disobedience, so choose one of the two and choose one as the title song of the album of Wuxing Wusu, and it is also the main direction, and the whole album revolves around this path, of course, I suggest that it is the first one, the market potential of that song is not only large, but I also think that it has a greater chance of becoming popular in the market." As for the other nursery rhyme, don't waste it, help them make two nursery rhyme works, make a small album, or simply release a single to test the water, if the market response is also very good, then make a nursery rhyme album for them alone!"
Huang Dazhong nodded when he heard this, thought for a moment, and said, "That's it, is there anyone else who wants to say anything?"
After a pause, he saw that no one else in the room had any intention of speaking, and knew that the above two views basically represented everyone's two different views, so he nodded slowly and turned his head to look at the music director Du Xiaoming.
As with all companies, the general manager of a record company, especially the CEO of a large record company like Wong Tat-chung, is often not the most professional. And the most professional musician in a record company is often the music director, or art director.
In China, of course, it is Du Xiaoming.
But at this time, the expression on Du Xiaoming's face was a little weird, and he frowned, not knowing what he was struggling with.
Huang Dazhong thought for a while and said, "The meeting is dismissed." ”
When everyone heard this, they got up and went out.
Huang Dazhong beckoned to Li Jinlong, and when the other party passed, the person was almost gone, and he asked: "You heard it just now, what does Li Qian mean? Make these two songs into an album?"
Li Jinlong thought for a while, nodded, and said: "It should be so, I observe what he means, it should be that he doesn't want Wuxing Wusu to become the kind of image that can only sing fast songs and then dance, and he also said that if the album lets him be in charge of supervising the production, not only the problem of this nursery rhyme, he will arrange a few slow songs for Wuxing Wusu in the future." ”
Huang Dazhong nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "He...... The level is still there, and I can feel that he is not only good at light rock, folk songs, Chinese style, etc., like that fast song, he does it quite well. And...... He always seems to be able to sense that there must be a market, but for a while we haven't been able to make a good model......"
There was a pause. He asked, "What price does the other party want?"
Li Jinlong was refreshed when he heard this. Then he said very carefully: "He is responsible for overseeing the entire album and writing at least five of them, and if it sells less than 1 million copies, he doesn't want a penny!"
As soon as he heard this, Huang Dazhong's eyes immediately lit up.
Even Du Xiaoming, who had been frowning beside him, was suddenly attracted to him, and couldn't help but let out a "whoop" and glanced at Huang Dazhong. He smiled: "I'm really confident!"
Huang Dazhong nodded and asked, "And then?"
Li Jinlong said: "Then, if there are more than one million sheets, he will ask for five points, 1.5 million sheets, six dots, and two million sheets will have seven points, and then, 2.5 million sheets will be eight points, and 3 million sheets will be ten points. Finally, if more than five million sheets. He asked for fifteen points. ”
When Huang Dazhong and Du Xiaoming heard this, an expression that seemed to be smiling but not smiling appeared on their faces at the same time.
Huang Dazhong looked back at Du Xiaoming and said with a smile: "The lion has a big mouth!"
Du Xiaoming nodded and said, "It should be going for two million, if there can really be two million, even if the Five Elements are completely popular, they will live, give him seven points...... And I think, judging from the quality of the two songs just now, he should have a good score in his heart, and this sales seem to be very promising. As for five million...... Hehe, it is estimated that he has dates and no dates, I guess he mainly wants to show his confidence in this album, mainly to give us some confidence, as for the real sales of this number...... I don't think that's likely. ”
Huang Dazhong nodded and agreed with Du Xiaoming's statement.
This is just a very common little trick in business negotiations and business cooperation, and there is nothing unusual.
Moreover, as Du Xiaoming said, the other party is estimated to be running for the sales level of two million copies, so, according to this order of magnitude, not to mention the profits that Hua Song can make in subsequent commercial activities after Wuxing Wusu became popular, even if it is only calculated from selling records, it is completely worth it to give him seven royalties.
Seven points, two million copies, is only one hundred and forty and five million, which is only a small part of the four or five million profits that the entire album may receive at that time.
Of course, although it is only a small part, after all, it is a share of the profits of Hua Songs, and if it is someone else, it is impossible for Hua Songs to give such a high price. The main problem now is that except for him Li Qian, no one dares to guarantee, and indeed no one has the ability and confidence to make Wuxing Wusu sell two million sales!
So...... In fact, even if the other party's asking price is higher, as long as it does not exceed the bottom line, Huang Dazhong will definitely nod and agree here.
Since it's a scarce resource, of course it's expensive!
If you don't have a heart-warming price, why should you ask someone to make an album for you?
But at this time, after Du Xiaoming finished speaking, his brows furrowed again, and then, he looked at Li Jinlong and asked, "Jinlong, have you been in contact with that Li Qian, does he have ...... I mean, during your contact, did he talk about what he thought about the Five Elements group, like, the idea of building them, creating this album?"
The words "uh......" suddenly stopped Li Jinlong, and for a while, he couldn't help frowning, but he didn't know how to answer, so he had to say, "Isn't it...... A youthful, dynamic way?"
Du Xiaoming nodded slowly, but his expression was still full of doubts.
At this time, seeing Huang Dazhong looking over, he shook his head, spread his hands and said: "Actually, I just asked so casually, I always feel that judging from the current level of the two songs he has come up with, it is obvious that the style that we can all see is not uniform, I don't think he will feel it." But since he felt it, why did he add a nursery rhyme to this album that was clearly about to go for a youthful style......? It's a bit overwhelming......"
seemed to be awakened by these words, Li Jinlong's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and he hurriedly said: "I remember, I seem to have heard a few of their sisters mention it, it seems that Li Qian took out this nursery rhyme at that time, and several of their sisters also had doubts, but what Li Qian said to them is that they want to cultivate them into girls of all ages?"
"Girls for all?"
Huang Dazhong and Du Xiaoming were surprised when they heard this.
That's a big breath!
Up to now, the model of the entire music industry is that you have the strength to sing well. And then you really got the good song again. So you can be red. Like Zhen Zhen, like Zhou Yan, like Liao Liao, it's all like this.
So, strength comes first.
And obviously, from the current point of view, Li Qian has created these two songs for the Five Elements and Wusu, needless to say, the fast song "Sister Sister Stand Up". Even the later song "Let's Swing the Sculls", as a nursery rhyme, has a soothing and melodious rhythm, but the five girls sing in unison, which also leads to the fact that no matter whether their singing skills are good or bad, after making a record, fans can't hear it very well.
Therefore, Li Qian made this record for them without emphasizing singing skills at all?
Emphasis only on melody?
So, how does he unify all kinds of works that are obviously not in harmony with each other into a single album?
In a trance. Du Xiaoming only felt that his heart lit up, and he suddenly felt as if he had grasped a little trick.
And then. He couldn't help but ask again, "All the girls, is that really what he said?"
Li Jinlong nodded and said, "It should be right." Or...... Call a few of them in and ask?"
Du Xiaoming waved his hand, frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly laughed, and then he said to Huang Dazhong: "I should have guessed what Li Qian thought......
When Huang Dazhong and Li Jinlong heard this, they turned their heads to look at him at the same time.
Huang Dazhong couldn't help but ask directly: "What do you say?"
Du Xiaoming's hands that have been playing the piano for 30 years unconsciously gestured, smiled, with the last bit of doubt, and said: "Actually, the idea is very simple, if an album contains a lot of styles, then find a work that is enough to crush all the styles, then it's okay? Calm it down for you directly, then OK, instead of feeling that this album is messy, you will feel that this album is rich in content......"
Huang Dazhong and Li Jinlong gasped when they heard this.
Huang Dazhong is okay, Li Jinlong can't help but say: "You mean the kind of big work that will be directly canonized as a classic as soon as it comes out......? It's not that easy to come out, is it?"
Du Xiaoming shrugged his shoulders and spread out his hands, "He's Li Qian! Who knows, maybe he can do it with confidence?"
Li Jinlong immediately stopped speaking when he heard this.
Thinking about it carefully, although Li Qian's works so far are not many, it seems that each one is an incomparably new style compared to today's music scene, and each one has a considerable degree of maturity and durability, so ...... If this matter is put on others, it will definitely be scoffed at, but when it is put on Li Qian, it really makes people dare not jump out and question anything at the first time!
Though you are amazed, though you are almost intimidated, but ...... You can only look forward to it in doubt!
At this time, Huang Dazhong slowly exhaled a breath, and suddenly looked bright-eyed, and said with a smile: "I'll just say, that's right, how can you directly release all the tricks and big moves from the beginning?"
Speaking of this, he thought about it again, couldn't help but shake his head and smile, and said: "His conditions, let's not change a word, Jin Long, you go back to the legal department, let them draw up the contract, you keep an eye on it, go completely according to Li Qian's wishes, and when the contract is done, you can bring it to me, and I will sign it for you! Let's take the benefits...... Enough for him!"
Du Xiaoming also smiled on the side: "For this album, for that big work, I really can't wait to see it......! It's unique!"
Hearing the words of the two bigwigs, Li Jinlong suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded.
Then, as if blessed to the soul, he suddenly spoke again: "Don't worry, two bosses, I will definitely have a good relationship with Li Qian and strive for the future...... Huh!"
Du Xiaoming laughed slowly when he heard this.
Huang Dazhong's eyes lit up, he rarely stretched out his hand, patted Li Jinlong's shoulder affectionately, and said with a smile: "Well said, Jinlong, do this thing well, and win over this little music talent, it is your first work!"
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Outside the audition room, I saw an endless stream of people coming out of the audition meeting, and the sisters wanted to go in, but soon found that the company's President Huang and Director Du did not come out, and after hesitating, everyone stood tacitly again.
Of course, they are eager to know if the company can create a new style for their new album through Li Qian, but they also know very well that it is not enough for the company to agree, and Li Qian has not signed a contract with the company so far!
So, what if there's talking about this inside?
And...... Almost no ifs, a few people can guess that this is probably what is being talked about inside!
So, everyone was anxious, but they just stood outside and waited silently.
Finally, after about ten minutes, the door of the listening room opened again, and Huang Dazhong and Du Xiaoming walked out one after the other.
When he came to the door, Huang Dazhong actually walked up to a few girls and said with a smile: "Your performance is very good, these two songs are also quite good, when you go to Jinan Mansion again, help me bring a word, just say that I am ready to prepare good wine and food here at any time, and Li Qian is welcome to come over at any time!"
With that, he turned and walked away.
Several girls stood there, a little stunned for a while, and no one even reacted to how much they should reply.
Then, Du Xiaoming came over again, looked at the five girls one by one with a smile, and then said, "Hold on to that kid, if my vision is right, he can make you popular for at least ten or twenty years!"
With that, he smiled and walked away.
The five girls stood there, continuing to be stunned, continuing to look at each other.
Today's two bigwigs...... It's all so kind!
Then, Li Jinlong came out.
With a smile on his face, he glanced at Huang Dazhong and Du Xiaoming, who were gradually moving away, and said with a smile to the five girls who looked at him in a daze: "Mr. Huang didn't change a word about the conditions proposed by Li Qian, and agreed to them all......! Ha, well, you can laugh and cheer!"
"Huh?"
"Yay!"
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This is the first chapter, more than 5,000 words!
After I woke up today, I was trying to cheer myself up and try to write three more chapter......s today!
ps: This is the first chapter, more than 5,000 words!
After I woke up today, I tried to cheer myself up and try to write three more chapters today!