Chapter 5: Unleashing Your Talent (Part II)
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Li Yu felt that whether they wanted to verify the authenticity of their creative strength, or really wanted to see their creative strength, he was not afraid. There are too many good songs in his memory.
Li Yu randomly picked one from the guitar hanging on the wall, and the guitar he took off happened to be the one that Li Xiuman used when he was a singer, and it was a commemorative guitar for him.
Li Yu easily crossed Erlang's legs and plucked the guitar strings in his arms, and after he adjusted the strings, he gently slapped the guitar twice and began to play. A soft guitar rhythm resounded in this instrument room.
"I heard that Snow White is running away, and Little Red Riding Hood is worried about the big bad wolf... There is always a colorful river that winds its way through the fairytale town.."
Li Yu was very smart when choosing songs to sing, he didn't choose those songs of love and love, but a song "Fairy Tale Town". Because he was only '18 years old' at this time, if he sang those sophisticated emotional songs, it might make people feel a little out of place, but this "Fairy Tale Town" is different.
The lyrics are all fairy tales, catchy, and the tune of the songs is very beautiful.
After Li Yu's song was sung, Li Xiuman and the three of them applauded. And when Zhang Liyin looked at Li Yu, there was fire in her eyes, because when Li Yu sang, she liked this song.
"Li Yu, did you write this song yourself? Can you sing for me? Please!! I was impressed by the melody of this song after listening to it once, I really like this song very much, really, please!! As he spoke, as he spoke, Zhang Liyin folded his hands and asked Li Yu to hold up.
And Li Xiuman and the two did not understand Zhang Liyin's Chinese, and the two of them just looked at Zhang Liyin with puzzled eyes.
Li Yu showed an embarrassed appearance at this time, looked at Li Xiuman and the two, and Zhang Yin reacted to her gaffe, but she really liked this song very much!!
Zhang Liyin said to Li Xiuman and the others: "Teacher Li Xiuman, Li Yu's song is all about fairy tales. I really like this song, and I have a feeling that once this song is released, it will definitely get very good results, really! So, please, can you sing this song to me? ”
Li Xiuman and Yu Yongzhen, although they don't know what the 'fairy tales' written in Li Yu's songs are? But as musicians, they also feel that the song is a very beautiful and moving song after hearing the melody.
And the melody of this song is easy for others to sing along, which is the so-called resonance brought by the song.
At this time, the two of them looked at Zhang Liyin with an eagerness for the song created by Li Yu, and even Zhang Liyin immediately said after listening to the song, "This song will definitely achieve very good results after it is released".
Sometimes it's really so mysterious, the singer really has a sixth sense for the song, and when some songs are still 'demo', the singer will immediately feel that the song will definitely be popular as soon as he hears the melody!!
Li Yu can't admit that Zhang Liyin's sixth sense is really powerful, this song "Fairy Tale Town" became popular on the whole network instantly after being sung by a certain anchor in '2016'!
However, there is an innate difference between anchors and artists, that is, the publicity of the company's team! If this song is really sung by Zhang Liyin, and the company carries out a wave of publicity behind the scenes, Li Yu can be sure that this song will be even more popular!!
Li Xiuman and Yu Yongzhen looked at Zhang Liyin's eager appearance, and they can be regarded as verifying Li Yu's creative strength.
Li Xiuman turned his head and showed a gentle smile at Li Yu: "Li Yu, this song you created, Zhang Liyin likes it very much, and she is a singer who has debuted in our company." It's still in Huaxia this year, maybe you don't know much about it here in Seoul. As for this song of yours, we listened to your singing, and you may need some exercise in terms of singing skills. You see.. Can you take this song to Li Yin to sing? Of course, the company can't ask for your song for nothing, this time the company gave you 3 million won to buy the right to sing your song, what do you think? ”
(PS: The 3 million won here is just a purchase of the singing rights of the song, not a buyout of ownership.) )
In fact, Li Yu knew that Li Xiuman had given him a set here, although they paid 3 million won to buy out the singing rights, but this song is in Chinese.
If you want to talk about the income of copyright, then Li Yu has to go to Huaxia to collect it, but the problem is... Who did he go to collect the copyright in Huaxia? You must know that in '08, all the songs on the market were free to listen to, is there a so-called copyright?
Following Li Xiuman's words, Yu Yongzhen said to Li Yu: "By the way, Li Yu, you have no account to register your own account with the Korean Songwriters Association." When the time comes, the company will not ask you for the copyright fee of the excellent song you create. ”
South Korea has done a good job in music copyright, such as Kwon Ji-ryong of 'YG', who can get billions of won in music rights from the song association every year. Of course, there are also the later 'zico', 'Jin Yina' and so on, these are all copyright masters.
In fact, in the case of a lot of copyright income, creators will have more passion to produce higher-quality songs, which is a complementary thing. If the creators are unilaterally squeezed, when they can't see the copyright benefits, naturally no one will be willing to create.
Until you fill your stomach, all those so-called 'ideals' are empty talk!
Yu Yongzhen's words made Li Yu very pleased, at least they didn't think about embezzling their copyright fees. After registering with the Korean Songwriters Association, if the company wants to use his songs, it has to negotiate a share of the 'sales rights'.
The right to use a song, and the right to sell, are two different things. The use of copyright includes the singer's singing, the songs in KTV on demand, and the radio songs on demand. The sale of rights is the income from the release of the music source, as well as the income from the sale of the album.
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Li Yu himself knows very well that at this time, he still has a way to go in terms of singing skills compared to professional singers. As for this song, he didn't think about singing it himself after he took it out, and it was good for Zhang Liyin. As for whether she can change her fate, Li Yu is not clear.
So Li Yu nodded and responded: "Okay, I'll sing this song for her after I finish making the song." That one.. Teacher Li Xiuman, I have something I want to ask you about. ”
Hearing that Li Yu had something to ask for, Li Xiuman looked at him curiously, thinking that he was going to talk about some conditions: "Oh? What's the matter, tell me about it? ”
"I know very well that there is a long way to go in singing. I think.. Please ask the company to find me a vocal and dance teacher who can teach one-on-one. Of course, I pay for all the class fees myself. ”
Listening to Li Yu's 'please' is his own motivated words that he wants to become stronger, Li Xiuman showed a gentle smile: "Hehe, I came yesterday to hear from the person who signed the contract that your family conditions are very good." And I heard that you have a property in Cheongdam-dong, but you didn't choose to live in the company's dormitory? ”
Li Yu nodded and said, "Yes, I bought a house in Cheongdam Cave. ”
Li Xiuman asked, "What does your family do?" ”
In the face of Li Xiuman's inquiry, Li Yu didn't hide too much, and said directly: "My father is in charge of a large domestic securities company, and my mother is in charge of a large international investment company. Their companies are all 'TOP10' in China! ”
Listening to Li Yu's background, Li Xiuman was startled. He looked at Li Yu and said, "Your family.. Do you agree with your debut as an artist? ”
Li Yu said with a cheerful smile: "My family never arranges my life, because this is my own life, and I am responsible for my own choices." And when I was young, I was an artist, and when I couldn't even feel tired of singing and dancing in the future, I went back to work. ”
Listening to Li Yu's answer, Li Xiuman nodded, because he knew very well that 'idols' were not a lifelong career. If he doesn't find a side hustle for himself in his most shining time, then time will slowly eliminate some old idols.
Li Xiuman smiled and said, "Okay, then so be it." Remember to apply for an account with the Songwriters Association, and we will transfer the cost of singing rights to your account at that time. By the way, you use authoring software, right? You finished this song independently in the company's creative studio, no problem, right? ”
Li Yu shook his head and responded, "It's no problem." But I don't know where the studio is. ”
Li Xiuman smiled and said to Yu Yongzhen: "Yongzhen, Li Yu will ask you." Oh, your vocal teacher, dance teacher, I will contact you as soon as possible, and the company can still afford to spend this money. ”
As he spoke, Li Xiuman took out his business card holder and gave it to Li Yu: "By the way, this is my business card, you can contact me directly if you have anything in the future." After a while, I'll ask someone to send you an ID card, and if you want to create or use a musical instrument or something, you can go upstairs directly. ”
Li Yu said: "Thank you, Mr. Li Xiuman, but one-on-one tutoring, I don't think it's good to be seen by everyone." I thought it would be best to have a male tutor come to my home to tutor me personally. ”
Li Xiuman waved his hand and said, "There are a lot of empty practice rooms upstairs, you can make an appointment with the instructor and come directly to the upstairs practice room." ”
The upstairs practice room is dedicated to artists who have already debuted. And after Li Yu showed his creative talent, he has been given a kind of 'privilege'.
So from now on, he can use his identity as a trainee to come upstairs to the practice room, creation room, and instrument room.