Chapter 1474 Crossroads
Anson said, "So, this song won't be included in the album."
Dustin was stunned: Hiccup!
Mike thought there was something wrong with his ear, and blurted out in surprise, "What?"
Anson was unaware of it, "Didn't I just say it? This song is inspired by 'Spider-Man'. I'm going to discuss with Sony Columbia to see if it is included in the soundtrack..."
Mike waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, no, this kind of song should be received in your personal album. If Sony Columbia is about to include the original soundtrack of the movie, they should discuss copyright issues with us."
Looking at Mike's decisive expression, Anson laughed in silence, "But the style of this song is inconsistent with the album. Dustin also knows that the album needs consistency. It is not worth it to destroy the integrity of the album because of a song."
"Worth it!" Mike said bluntly, "Worth it, how could it be not worth it!"
Because I was too excited and too urgent, Mike couldn't help but lean forward slightly, "Ansen, I don't know how to make music. I am a businessman without musical talent; but I understand the market, and I have a keen sense of smell about the music market."
"I know 'Wake me' can succeed, I know 'Long Live Life' can succeed; Similarly, I know this song can succeed, 100%."
"We can't miss it..."
Anson blinked, looked at Dustin, and cast his eyes for help.
Anson thought Dustin would agree and express the same viewpoint, but he did not expect Dustin to show a embarrassed expression, struggled for a moment, and spoke cautiously.
"Maybe, can we hide tracks as albums?"
"That way, it will be ensured that the song is included and it will avoid destroying the completeness of the album; but Anson, Mike is right, this song should not be in the hands of Sony Columbia, they will only waste their resources."
An Sen was stunned and laughed in silence, "Ah, I forgot, you are competitors."
Just as Universal owns Universal Pictures and Universal Music, Warner Bros. owns Warner Pictures and Warner Records, Sony also has two top entertainment industry companies in the world's pyramids, Sony Columbia and Sony Records.
Of course, these top large companies operate independently, and although they are also affiliated with a parent company, there is little special intersection between them.
Therefore, the soundtrack of Sony Columbia's movies is indeed given priority to Sony Records for distribution, realizing resource integration and reducing the communication costs in the middle. This is indeed a common cooperation model in the industry; but this is not a rigid regulation. There are not many cases of cooperation across groups and companies, but it exists objectively.
For example, if Anson's record contract belongs to Warner Records, Sony Columbia tries to include Anson's works and enter the original soundtrack of the movie. This is not prohibited. Finally, it is better to look at the negotiations between Sony Columbia and Warner Records.
But then again, it is natural to avoid it as much as possible.
Mike looked serious, "We are not competitors. They have made too many mistakes in the decision-making level. We have now achieved transcending them. The so-called competition is already a past tense."
Now, Warner Records’ rival is Universal.
In one sentence, the smile on the corner of Ansen's mouth completely bloomed.
On the side, Dustin watched the topic deviate from the track and hurriedly winked at Mike: Just business!
Today, Ansen finally showed up, and they had to seize the opportunity to discuss the important matters; however, Ansen's bargaining chips are once again impressive, which also means that they need to show more sincerity. Otherwise, if Ansen is really fought for by Universal Music or Sony Records, they will really be in tears at that time.
The focus before us is not whether the contract should be renewed or whether Anson should be persuaded, but what conditions they need to convince Anson.
It's not just persuasion, but also the need to make Anson feel respected. More importantly, Warner Records needs to let the entire music industry feel their solemnity, and this contract is not just about Anson.
Mike knew this, so he was a little nervous before opening his mouth—
Because he knew that once the contract was signed successfully, the entire record market would be a sensation, which means that after the band on August 31, they once again stood at the crossroads of history and seized the opportunity to subvert the market structure.
In 2001, Maria Carey and Viking Records signed a contract for $80 million for four albums, with an average value of $20 million per record, creating an unprecedented record and shocking the entire industry.
At that time, people said that Viking Records were crazy.
Facts also prove that Viking Records are indeed crazy.
At that time, Mariah Carey was in the double turmoil of her career and life. After signing the contract, she was ambitious to start a career. She made a double attack on film and record to get rid of the pain of divorce in her real life.
As a result, both the movie and the record suffered a Waterloo.
The movie "Star Dream Tears" starring Mariah Carey only earned $4 million in box office and lost more than $20 million; and her first studio album released under Viking Records fell into the lowest trough of her career, with global sales of only two million.
What's worse is that the album released four singles, but three of them did not make it to the charts, and the only one that made it to the charts was only 81.
This is the first time Mariah Carey has not entered the top forty singles in her entire ten-year singer career, let alone those three singles that have not entered the charts.
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A crushing defeat!
After an album, Viking Records ended its contract early by paying liquidated damages, which was also known as the stupidest and craziest contract in music history, and even indirectly led to Viking Records' later bankruptcy and acquisition.
Maria Carey made a lot of money, earning a contract and another penalty. She turned around and signed a contract with Xiaodao Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music. She made a comeback two years later and her career had no impact at all; but the ending of Viking Records was not so beautiful.
It is a wake-up call for the entire industry.
It's only less than two years since this incident. Now Warner Records is preparing for big moves again, which is no less than the contract between Maria Carey and Viking Records. Just think about it with your knees and you will know the storm that the entire industry may have.
Everything is in Mike's hands at this moment, how can you not be nervous?
Looking at Anson quietly, Mike suddenly smiled, "You did it on purpose, right? It's also a lie to pass by the company occasionally today, right?"
Ansen chuckled, "So, is this what you meant to be moved?"
Mike, "It's not just being impressed? It's a shocking education! But that's why you use secret weapons, isn't it?"
Anson's smile became even brighter, "If I said that this secret weapon was originally intended to be used in conjunction with the next Spider-Man movie promotion, whether we cooperate or not, I was going to record this song first, which was purely an accident; passing by Warner Records today was indeed an accident, do you believe it?"
Mike looked at Anson with a sincere face and calmness.
Finally, a smile bloomed on the corner of his mouth, and Mike spread his hands, "Is this important? What really matters should be what is about to happen next."
(This chapter ends)