Chapter 121 Twilight of the Gods
Chen Linfeng turned his head away and staggered her hand.
"I'm really not kidding. Next year will be the turning point. The music market will begin to decline soon, and the decline will be astonishingly fast."
Shu Chang has heard a lot of Chen Linfeng before. Many of her opinions have been verified, but she really doesn't believe it this time.
“Your statement is a bit shocking. Several popular singers have just emerged this year, and entertainment headlines are filled with gossip about singers every day.
And didn’t you just say last year that several new music gods would emerge this year, and the music world would be unstoppable.
You were right what you said at the time. The New Gods really came out. How come there was a 180-degree reversal in just one year? "
Liu Qianqian also remembered this. It was said during dinner at her house.
"It's the twilight of the gods. ”
Chen Linfeng supported his chin with his hand and spoke with the ease of someone from the future commenting on the past.
"There is no eternal peak. These two years are the final glory."
Strictly speaking, the real decline of the Chinese music scene was around 10 years ago, but there were indeed signs of it starting in 2005. .
This can be clearly seen from Zhou Jielun's album sales. In 2006, when he reached the top of the Chinese music scene, he set an Asian sales record of 3.6 million.
The "Blue and White Porcelain" released in 2007 achieved an almost perfect unity in terms of artistry and singing ability. However, the total sales volume in Asia fell sharply throughout the year, only 2.2 million copies.
It then continued to decline. In 2011, there were only 400,000 left, and the production cost could no longer be recovered.
The reason is nothing more than the impact of Internet piracy.
Music resources are too abundant on the Internet. Basically all music can be found on the Internet and related pirated sources, even songs that have just been released.
It is even possible that piracy appears on the Internet faster than the expansion of offline genuine channels.
This is just a group of people who listen to music online and will gradually give up on physical albums.
Mobile devices have also begun to no longer support the sale of physical albums.
Beginning in 2002, MP3, an ultra-portable music player, became popular in the mainland. By this year, it has gradually spread to small cities in the mainland.
However, MP3 does not support genuine albums at all, and few people in China know the concept of digital albums. At present, this new type of electronic device is a pure disseminator and promoter of pirated resources.
The timeliness and convenience are not as good as pirated versions. Most users of genuine albums purchase albums for collection or out of support for the creators.
How long can it last if there is no actual demand and only relying on the enthusiasm of fans to support the genuine version.
Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang looked at each other. They had seen pirated resources online, but they really didn't notice the impact this would have on the music market.
The reason for mobile devices is even more beyond their expectations.
The two girls have also listened to music on MP3, so they naturally know that this thing is small and convenient, and much easier to use than a tape player.
In this way, if a singer cannot make money, he cannot continue to release songs. Is it true that he will not be able to sing in the future?
Liu Qianqian scratched her head and thought of an idea.
“What you are saying is that there is a little less income from physical album sales. Singers can also make a lot of money from holding concerts.”
Before Chen Linfeng could refute, Shu Chang directly knocked Liu Qianqian on the head.
"That's how famous singers make money. If there are no albums to sell, what will newcomers do."
Liu Qianqian thought, yes, if I want to sing, wouldn't I be a newcomer?
Chen Linfeng shook his head, "Singers come second, the key is the record company.
Many behind-the-scenes talents are supported by record companies. Without album sales, record companies will die. The musicians behind the scenes can't survive, so of course they have to change careers
At that time, no one will compose music and lyrics for you, and no one will help you record. There will be fewer and fewer excellent songs, and the audience and fans will gradually lose. "
"Ah, then I can't become the next princess. "Liu Qianqian said in annoyance.
Chen Linfeng glanced at her contemptuously, and the meaning was self-evident.
"What do you mean, do you mean that I can't be a good singer? "Liu Qianqian said angrily, wondering if she should do it for him.
"I'm just looking at a poor person who can't go on the road of being an actor. ”
Chen Linfeng sighed sadly, bowed to Liu Qianqian, and then said, "It's better to give up early. Even the actors in the province can't do a good job and mourn the deceased in advance."
Liu Qianqian's fist was hard again. This person is really annoying, and Look down on yourself.
She said angrily, "I'm not going to sing. Just watch out for me. Sooner or later, my acting skills will surpass yours, and you won't have anywhere to cry."
Shu Chang watched from the side. Of course, Sissi is really easy to understand sometimes.
Chen Linfeng said innocently, "Why does it involve me? I'm telling the truth." Liu Qianqian turned her head and decided to ignore him for the next three hours today.
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The next time is regular campus life again.
I just don’t know what’s going on, but the school sisters are a little more enthusiastic.
Chen Linfeng goes to the cafeteria at noon. He often encounters female classmates passing by dropping things next to him. She takes advantage of the opportunity to say a few words to him while picking up things.
It made all the directing students who had dinner with him unable to stand it.
"Feng, why don't you eat by yourself next time? If we sit with you again, our bodies will be pierced by our eyes."
Just kidding, why would I let you go? Leave, if you leave, who will be my shield?
But by December, Chen Linfeng finally got rid of the female goblin who coveted him.
He is going to attend a writers exchange meeting held in Yanjing.
In the past, Sister Mei participated in activities like this on his behalf. Now that he is in college and time is not so tight, it is really difficult to shirk it anymore.
After all, the leaders above him are very fond of him, and we can’t let the leaders feel cold all the time.
The scale of this exchange meeting is quite large. Most of the well-known writers who have made a name for themselves in recent years have come.
As soon as Chen Linfeng arrived at the entrance of the venue, he saw Yu Hua waving to him.
"Xiao Chen, you are willing to come out. In the past, they said you were retreating at home every day."
Chen Linfeng nodded to the middle-aged man next to him, and then replied, "Didn't I go to school before? Now whenever I have free time, I come out to see the world."
"I will go to school as soon as you mention it. Come to think of it, you made quite a scene last year."
"You were young and frivolous, which made Teacher Yu laugh."
The two didn't even say a word before Yu Hua slapped his head. , "I almost forgot to introduce, this is Mo Yan. Old Mo, this is Chen Linfeng, you must have heard of each other."
Chen Linfeng completely forgot about dissing Mo Yan in the threesome of Kangkeng. Or rather I didn’t think of it on purpose.
He took the initiative to say hello, "Hello, Teacher Mo, I have benefited a lot from reading your book a long time ago."
Mo Yan looked at him deeply and said, "Your works in recent years have also been very influential. Don’t underestimate yourself.”
Although we have different ideas on creation, we can still have a good communication like normal people when we meet, after all, we are not at odds with each other.
The three talked about the theme of this exchange meeting.
In fact, it has been a hot topic among the public in the past two years, how to deal with the cultural impact of neon and stick countries.
However, no results can be achieved from discussing this kind of matter. It is probably just to find a reason for everyone to get together and take a group photo to show that the superiors attach great importance to this topic.
Chen Linfeng just thought he was here to recognize someone.
Although he is about to develop in the film and television industry, his identity as a writer cannot be lost, and his reputation as a writer of physical books is still very good.
And the authorities indeed pay more attention to the influence of well-known writers, especially writers of the older generation who have made a name for themselves.
Chen Linfeng is in another category. He is not qualified enough and his influence has only been around for a short period of time. He has not yet become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
But the advantage is that the coverage area is large enough, barely comparable to the former.
Writers rushed to the scene one after another. Su Tong, Jia Phongwa, Chen Zhongshi and others were all there. Chen Linfeng also saw Liu Cixin.
This person is currently in a creative period and is very popular in the field of science fiction. Unfortunately, he has slacked off after he started working on Three-Body Problem next year.
How can you be so lazy when writing novels when you are not a son of man?
Chen Linfeng stepped forward and said, "Teacher Liu, I am Chen Linfeng. Do you want to meet me?"
[Sissi]: I heard that you went to a writers exchange meeting?
[Wind and Cloud Together]: Yes
[Sissi]: I always feel that this is a very high-end occasion
[Sissy]: Did you discuss it at the meeting? It's an important event
[Wind and Cloud Together]: Fake exchange meeting - "On how to enhance our country's cultural strength and resist the invasion of foreign culture"
[Feng Yun He Bi]: Actual exchange meeting - a group of old men sitting and drinking tea and chatting
[Sissy]: What you said is too exaggerated. There is a feeling of disillusionment
(End of this chapter)