Chapter 1223 Breaking through the darkness
Does anyone know about the world of hearing loss?
It's not the complete silence as imagined, but just like holding your breath in the lake, the hustle and bustle of the outside world is far reaching the bottom of the water.
They can hear some, but not completely, and they are vague and confused.
For some people whose hearing is degraded or severely damaged, the sounds become blurry and distant; for some people whose hearing damage is mild, the sounds are closer and clearer.
But most people can feel the rhythm, not the melody or the tone, but a vibration that is transmitted through the water into the blood.
The world was shaking gently, like small earthquakes one after another.
Therefore, it may be incredible to say, but many people with hearing impairment love music. Even if they cannot hear the lyrics, the vibration and rhythm of the melody are still a way for them to feel the world.
Archie still retains 70% of his hearing ability, but doctors say his hearing is slowly deteriorating.
He didn't know what would happen next. Maybe one day in the future, his world might no longer feel any sound, not even rhythm.
It is precisely because of this that he wants to tell Anson: Thank you.
However.
Anson appeared. The band members also showed up on August 31st.
Archie found that he could not convey his thoughts.
He tried, he tried, but what came out was still a bunch of unclear syllables that made no sense, which made Archie more and more anxious.
The opportunity is right in front of him, what should he do?
My heart was burning with anxiety, but I was helpless.
Archie looked at Anson with wide eyes and tried his best to smile, but the anxiety and panic in his heart still showed uncontrollably.
At this moment, Archie saw the corners of Anson's mouth raised, raised his hands, and began to sign.
"This is the first time I've seen the real thing. I heard it was sold out on the first day."
Archie swore he saw an angel at that moment.
An indescribable happiness instantly filled my whole chest, the bustling noise of the world disappeared, and everything became simple and pure.
He wants to dance. He wanted to cheer. He wants to sing.
"Thirty minutes." Archie handed the vinyl record to Anson and quickly gestured in sign language, "All sold out in thirty minutes."
When the curtain came to an end in 2003, everyone was marveling at the incredible box office results of "The Butterfly Effect"; but what cannot be ignored is the sales of the album "Midnight in the Summer".
To be precise, "Midsummer Midnight" was released in October 2002. After four months of slowness and sluggishness, the album finally started to rise steadily and became undoubtedly the most popular album of the year.
At the same time, the stamina is strong.
This album has been in the top ten of the Billboard charts for a long time, and it has been until now; at the same time, it has been at the top of the Billboard rock album chart for a long time, and it has been until now.
It is incredible, showing his dominance in a destructive manner. In the 2003 North American album sales rankings, "Midsummer Midnight" occupied a dignified place, ranking third with sales figures of five million.
No. 1, Fifty Cents, "Get-Rich-or-Dir-Trying," a rap album that swept the charts, selling six and a half million copies across the board.
After the turn of the millennium, the sales of physical albums inevitably began to decline. When sales of three million or four million could easily top the annual sales champion, this fifty-cent first album sold for 650 yuan. million, demonstrating the unparalleled market appeal of this new rapper.
Runner-up, Norah Jones, "Come-Away-With-Me", $5.1 million.
This album is without a doubt a legend of 2003.
After the album was released in 2002, it has always been tepid, with total sales of less than 600,000 copies. It is already a top performer among niche works.
Then, at the 45th Grammy Awards last year, "Go Away" swept four awards: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Production of the Year, and New Artist of the Year. Norah Jones became the first person in history to sweep the four major comprehensive awards. Singer, although the annual production is awarded to the producer and does not belong to Norah Jones, there is no difference to the general public, and the impact is still the same.
In the week after the Grammy Awards, the sales of the album "Go Away" soared by 330%, soaring to the sky. The single-week sales almost exceeded the album's previous total sales; and the subsequent sales momentum was unstoppable.
Finally, it was able to reach the runner-up spot in terms of annual sales volume.
Second place, August 31st Band, "Midnight in the Summer."
There is no need to go into details about the legendary experience of this album, but when the year-end sales list came out, people were still shocked——
Five million?
In the whole of 2003, only three albums reached such heights, breaking through the five million threshold, and one of them was "Midnight in the Summer"?
Although people know that the band August 31st rose strongly and became the undisputed king of topics in 2003, but such sales figures?
Five million, seriously?
The numbers don't lie. At this moment, people can finally feel the popularity of the album "Midsummer Midnight" in a digital and substantive way. The two albums "Go Away" have set off a craze in the field of "alternative music genre". It has undoubtedly become a special sight in 2003.
Behind these three albums, Shania Twain, Linkin Park, Evanescence, Beyoncé, R-Kelly, Coldplay and Outkast respectively occupy the remaining top ten on the year-end sales list. Location.
Linkin Park finally broke through. Their second studio album "Temple of Meteors" sold for $3.5 million. Together with Evanescence, Coldplay and August 31st, those who chanted " All the voices saying "rock is dead" have been cut off, and it is incredible to witness that the music market is coming back to life again.
Somewhat surprisingly, Beyoncé’s solo debut “only” sold 2.5 million copies. Judging from the huge momentum, she is becoming the next queen; but the year-end album sales figures are not as expected The explosive power in the game is slightly disappointing.
However, the side reflects the brilliance of the August 31st band.
From the sudden emergence of "Butterfly Effect" to the emergence of "Midsummer Midnight", Anson's topicality and high popularity have been throughout the year. Although he did not top the list like "Spider-Man" did last year, this time One year later, Anson's dominance can be felt more clearly.
Brilliant, no doubt.
It is for this reason that Warner Records officially released the commemorative vinyl record of "Midnight Midsummer" two weeks ago to commemorate the album's five million sales and to congratulate the band on August 31st for their six Grammy nominations.
Generally speaking, the real purpose of so-called special events is to further stimulate sales; but Warner Records is slightly different this time, mainly to give back to fans.
After all, the album "Midsummer Midnight" has taken an unusual path from the beginning. It is a niche within a niche and is inconspicuous in the music market. Without the support of these enthusiastic fans, the band would not have been able to do so on August 31. He has been buried in the vast music market and there is no such person.
Therefore, this vinyl record is a limited edition and only sells 10,000 copies.
The grand occasion can be imagined.
(End of chapter)