Chapter 448: The Los Angeles Times
The two days of getting together with Chu Moer, excluding the part of dealing with reporters at the record press conference, were the happiest times so far after Ye Luo's year.
But just like the song "The Year in a Hurry" at the press conference, this gathering was only a hurried forty-eight hours, and soon, Ye Luo once again embarked on a flight to the east to continue his long journey in the United States.
Adjusting the backrest of the first-class seat to an angle that was comfortable for him, Ye Luo leaned back on the chair and began to think about how to pass the long journey.
At this time, Song Yan, who was sitting next to him, handed him a newspaper.
"The Los Angeles Times?" Ye Luo looked at the newspaper and said in surprise, "How can there be this here?" ”
"The destination is Los Angeles, and it's not surprising that there are newspapers." Song Yan winked at Ye Luo, "Of course, there are no ordinary passengers, but we are first-class guests." ”
Ye Luo smiled and handed the newspaper back to Song Yan: "The English newspaper looks tired, so I'd better save some snacks." ”
Song Yan didn't answer, but said: "You should read the eighth edition of this newspaper." I think you should improve your English reading skills. ”
"I have no problem reading in English." Ye Luo said lightly.
"Then get used to it." Song Yan said.
Ye Luo felt a little strange in his heart, but he was idle, he shook open the newspaper and found the eighth edition.
Before starting to read, Ye Luo glanced at the date of the newspaper, which was yesterday.
The Los Angeles Times is one of the most widely circulated newspapers in the United States, thanks to the fact that Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States.
Among them, the eighth edition is the music version, and some of the album's advertisements and review articles are concentrated here.
Song Yan promoted Ye Luo a while ago, and it was also on this page. At that time, Ye Luo had seen it. Then I felt that the author who wrote a biography for herself was simply a fan of her brain, and Song Yan must have spent a lot of money on it.
Right now, the cover of Marina's new record, is in the middle.
And around this cover, several review articles. It's a star-studded trend, and it's all columnists, because after each article, in addition to the author's signature, there is also a photo of their signature.
"The loss of the Grammys made Merina even more humble. This album produced by Chinese musicians, she chose to start in the local market, and after five years, it once again topped the Los Angeles Music Radio charts.
When talent and humility collide. When East and West blended, the album showed a strong upward momentum from the day it was released. Within three days of its release, sales exceeded the 500,000 mark in one fell swoop.
And that's just the local sales in Los Angeles, and I believe that in the near future, "Fighter" will be known to music fans all over the world, and this is another masterpiece by Marina.
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"It's called Ye Luo, a musician from China. Very smart.
This is a successful speculator. Among the musicians in Los Angeles, there is no doubt about it. Merina is the biggest name, I don't know what means he used, to gain Merina's trust, this cooperation is undoubtedly very successful.
But how much of this excellent record is due to Merina's creation, and how much is due to Ye Luo. We don't know.
Because we know that Merina is the strongest woman in the world in the field of music production, and many of her record producers are just names.
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I'm not used to discussing the private life of a singer. But there is one thing we need to pay attention to, Merina's new house is located right next door to Ye Luo.
An American of Oriental descent, perhaps influenced by the traditional conservative ideas of the other side of the ocean, Merina's love life is like that of a nun who abides by the precepts, and no matter how dedicated a lace journalist can get anything out of her.
But this time, it doesn't seem to be the same.
Of course, I also sincerely wish that Merina can achieve a good harvest both professionally and emotionally.
Let's take a look at Ye Luo's photo again, it's handsome, isn't it? ”
"The production level of this record is very high, and this musician from China, called Ye Luo, deserves our respect......"
"Those three billboards in New York's Times Square, because of this successful speculation by the Chinese, should be able to get a contract extension."
Let us mourn for the New Yorkers, for Ye Luo's frivolous and obnoxious face will continue to torment them......"
Ye Luo probably browsed this page and found that his appearance rate was quite high, he smiled and said, "It's okay, there are still some people who praise me." ”
"Of course there is." Song Yan said lightly, "Otherwise, wouldn't my money be spent in vain." ”
"What do you mean?"
"These columnists who say nice things about you have all received checks from me before." Song Yan said with a slight smile, "So, my Vice President Ye, we still have a long way to go in terms of image building for Los Angeles media. ”
"What can be solved with money, then it is not a problem." Ye Luo smiled, "However, if it can be solved without money, it will naturally be better." ”
"Yes." Song Yan said, "Because we are really short of money now." ”
At this time, Merina turned her head from the front seat and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Ye Luo, I didn't expect you to cooperate with me, they would interpret it like this." This record, in fact, is made by you, and I am just responsible for singing.
Well, as soon as I get to Los Angeles, I'm going to make a personal statement. ”
Merina also has a newspaper in her hand, and it seems that she has seen these reports as well.
"No, you don't." Ye Luo shook his head, "Sister Mai, your name is getting darker and darker the more you describe it." Ignore them, the best way to deal with the media is not to convince them with your mouth. ”
"What's that?" Merina asked.
"Throw the facts in their faces." Ye Luo smiled faintly, "Then they will soon be honest." ”
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When the three of them returned to Los Angeles, it was already past five o'clock in the afternoon, Mai Rena went home to rest, and Ye Luo and Song Yan went straight to the Erwin Building.
The two walked into the recording studio and found Hu Jianing and Charlie drinking.
Song Yan didn't say anything, but turned her head to look at Ye Luo.
Although drinking in the company violates the regulations, Hu Jianing is Ye Luo's person, and Song Yan will not talk about him because of this kind of thing.
Ye Luo was stunned for a moment, and then asked with a smile, "What kind of wine is this?" ”
"Moutai." Hu Jianing smiled, "It's the case of wine you gave Charlie, and he brought a bottle over today." But we didn't drink during the day. ”
"It's not a good place to drink here." Ye Luo said lightly.
"Oh, it's a celebratory drink." Charlie smiled, "Angel Boy's record, we just finished making zuò, have a drink to celebrate, not the next example." ”
"Come, you come and listen." Hu Jianing handed the earphones to Ye Luo and Song Yan
Ye Luo and Song Yan sat down, took off the headphones, and then Charlie pushed the volume up for them.
Listening to it one by one, Ye Luo looked focused and very serious.
Song Yan's expression was even more surprised, when this record was recorded, she was studying piano at the University of California, and she had really never heard of the finished product.
Hearing this, Song Yan was stunned.
After listening to all of this album, an hour passed, and then Ye Luo let out a long sigh of relief and smiled at Charlie: "Amazing, this tone is amazing." ”
"The song is good, my work is nothing." Charlie smiled.
"Any wine?" Song Yan took off her headphones and looked very excited, "Give me a cup too." ”
Ye Luo looked at the table, there were only two wine glasses, all of which had been drunk, so he simply handed the wine bottle to Song Yan.
Song Yan took the wine bottle, raised her neck and poured it for a while, then wiped her mouth and waved her little hand: "Batch filling will start tomorrow, and it will be officially released in three days." ”
"How much is the first batch to be issued?" Hu Jianing asked at this time.
"A million." Song Yan said proudly, "Merina's album has 500,000 copies in three days, let's at least double this one." ”
"Don't make a fuss." Ye Luo glanced at this girl, "You have 100,000 US dollars in your pocket, how much money do you have to pay the manufacturer for the production of a record, is it clear?" ”
Song Yan was reminded by Ye Luo, and her expression suddenly withered: "A record, the cost of production here is two US dollars. ”
"Not really." Ye Luo said, "You still have to keep tens of thousands of dollars for salary, so the first batch, let's be practical, issue 30,000 tickets first." When the funds are withdrawn a little, we will gradually increase the issuance. Don't think about being fat in one sitting. ”
Song Yan was a little annoyed at this time, and seemed to have a trace of regret for spending money lavishly before.
Ye Luo saw her thoughts and comforted: "You, first grieve for a while, after this while, you can be generous again, and you don't need to ask your family for money." ”
"Hmm." Song Yan nodded, then glanced at Ye Luo, looking a little shy. (To be continued......)