225 First performance
On the afternoon of the performance, Qin Han drove to the small theater in Nakameguro.
These small basement-converted theaters can be found in many parts of Tokyo, and they are called "livehouses" for small live performances.
Accompanying Qin Han were Hiroshi Wakao, as well as Yoichi Tsuruoka, the sound supervisor of "Madoka Magical Girl", and music producer Tomoyasu Morikai, a total of four people.
"Teacher Qin Han, the music group See-Sa you mentioned is really that good?" asked Senhai Zhikang.
He has served as the music producer of several TV animations and OVA animations, and in the music circle, he can be regarded as well-informed and well-connected, but the name of the music group See-Sa, the first time I heard it, was from Qin Han's mouth. And I don't know anything about Yuki Kajiura and Tomoaki Ishikawa.
Senhai Zhikang felt that Qin Han's cold introduction of such a music group to the animation production team was a bit overstepping. If the other party doesn't have any strength, it's okay to say. If it is really as Qin Han said, Kajiura Yuki is a very powerful and capable musician, then he will be a little embarrassed.
I made a long list of musicians before, and I gave it to the president Hiroshi Wakao, who knew that none of them would be used, and in the end, I had to rely on a layman's recommendation to save the scene, which was really a bit of a slap in the face.
Therefore, Senhai Zhikang's attitude towards this trip to the theater was a little negative, and even faintly hoped that Qin Han, the candidate recommended by a layman, was a complete joke.
Qin Han didn't explain much, he just smiled and said, "Sen Haisang, after listening to See-Sa's performance for a while, you will know that it is good or bad." If it doesn't meet our requirements, then it's time to just come out and have fun and relax tonight. ”
"It's a good thing, I've been so busy lately that I've been a little nervous. Sound supervisor Yoichi Tsuruoka said.
He was in charge of the music production of the entire anime, not only participating in the selection of the opening song (op), ending song (ED), interlude, background music (BGM), but also contacting the company that specializes in the production of sound effects, and the voice actors......
Everything is difficult at the beginning, and all kinds of work are piled up, which is really head-heading.
Fortunately, there is plenty of time, and there is no need to work hard to catch up with the production cycle.
And Hiroshi Wakuo's mood is the most relaxed among everyone.
Qin Han's Terracotta Warriors Entertainment, the acquisition of SHAFT, has officially begun, and the asset appraisal is well underway, and it is expected to be completed soon - after all, this is only a medium-sized animation production company with more than 50 employees, and the family business is not large.
This kind of acquisition, in which one is willing to sell and the other is willing to buy, is simply a pleasure between the two lovers, and there will be no twists and turns. It is expected that after the completion of the acquisition, Terracotta Entertainment will become the parent company of SHAFT, with Qin Han holding 95% of the shares. And Hiroshi Wakuo still retains the position of president, holding 5% of the shares, and can also get a large amount of money, which is simply beautiful.
With Qin Han, the boss of the parent company, Wakao Hiroshi felt that the pressure on his shoulders was much less, and he didn't feel any shame in being a subordinate to a young man twice his age.
Even if the musician named Yuki Kajiura who is going to be inspected today is not good, and if you have a rich SHAFT in the future, you will have the capital to invite those famous musicians.
"Let's relax, don't think about work tonight, just come to a small concert, I'll have a treat and have a drink. Hiroshi Wakao smiled cheerfully.
Soon, the group arrived at their destination.
Qin Han asked the three of them to get out of the car, and he went to find the parking lot first.
After parking the car, Qin Han walked to the small theater.
At the entrance of the modern industrial style, a promotional poster of See-Sa hangs.
"A girl trio with amazing talent, See-Sa's stage debut!"
The English word "debut" means "debut". Many of the first small movies that Lao Shi went to the sea often had "Debut" as the title.
"Dongying people's habit of mixing various languages is really not good" Qin Han looked at the poster that was generally produced and had a lack ......of money, shook his head, and walked into the theater.
The warm lighting inside, and the blues music wafting through the air, give people a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. There were not many audiences, about forty or fifty, and at this time they were scattered all over the theater, chatting and laughing.
See-Sa hasn't officially debuted yet, and although she has joined the firm, she can only be regarded as an amateur ticket. Today, dozens of spectators are present to fill the small theater because of the popularity that I have been working hard since I was in middle school.
Soon, Qin Han discovered Hiroshi Wakao and others. He walked over, sat down, and waited quietly for the singing to begin.
However, there were not only the four of Qin and Han sitting together, but also a small man dressed in a suit and neatly combed with his hair.
He is See-Sa's agent, Ren Abe of space_craft firm.
Qin Han wants to invite Kajiura Yuki to make music for "Madoka Magical Girl", so it is impossible to just contact her, and he has to notify her agent.
Being able to watch the show for free today and sit in a good seat at the front is, of course, thanks to the relationship of this agent.
"Teacher Qin Han, it is really grateful that you can come to this small theater today. Abe Ren saw Qin Han and immediately greeted him with an overly enthusiastic attitude.
Who called Qin Han rich?
For a music group like See-Sa, which has not yet officially debuted and has an uncertain future, it is really a rare good thing to be favored by such a big financier.
In these days, the entertainment industry is the Warring States period of idols. It's not clear what kind of market performance a powerful person like See-Sa, who uses creativity and singing skills as his selling point, will have.
No matter how talented you are, if you can't seize the opportunity and be well-known, you can only end up losing quickly in the fierce competition in the music industry.
So when Abe Hitoshi learned from Yuki Kajiura that someone had been invited to take on the role of music production for an anime before their official debut, he was ecstatic.
"Abe-san, I'm not a big deal. Qin Han said humbly, "I believe that Miss Kajiura's talent and Miss Ishikawa's voice are worth my trip." ”
"I hope so. Morimi Zhikang said on the side, obviously not having much hope for the little-known See-Sa.
A few people chatted for a while, and finally it was time for the performance to begin.
The lights gradually dimmed, and the conversation of the audience quickly died down.
The spotlight hits the stage, the curtain opens, and the See-Sa trio appears in front of the audience in their official capacity for the first time.
And more than 50 people, including Qin Han, are the lucky ones who witnessed the first step in the rise of this legendary music group in the Dongying ACG industry.