Chapter 448 The future is long
Bah, bah, bah, sing and harmonize, flowing smoothly, seamlessly and perfectly coordinated.
Mike was very satisfied with the results. He believed they could impress Anson. The signature of Warner Records and the sincerity of the personal visit were indeed enough.
But Dustin noticed Anson's "quietness". It was a good thing to listen attentively, which allowed them to express all their wishes according to the plan. However, it was slightly uneasy to be so quiet and satisfied with the interruption without interrupting during the whole process. ——
The special person is Anson.
Dustin is a producer. He always believes that music is the color of a person. Whether they are creators or performers, they can give music a unique texture. To a certain extent, that is the color of the soul.
Except for the saliva song, of course.
The most important reason why Dustin admires Anson is the freedom and uninhibitedness conveyed in the melody and performance, which reminds him of Kurt-Cobain.
The most amazing thing is that Kurt Cobain was rebellious, dark, broken, and had a destructive instinct hidden in his free soul; however, Anson did not. There was a kind of destruction hidden in his music. The translucence and lightness of gold, a kind of transparency and wisdom.
Of course, it may be Dustin’s own random thoughts and the illusion is free; but Dustin believes in his own judgment, which is why he insists that they should sign the band.
If Dustin's judgment was correct, then Anson's reaction was abnormal.
But Dustin was not in a hurry to speak. He wanted to observe Anson's response and verify his judgment.
Then——
Anson spoke.
Remaining patient and focused until Dustin and Mike finished their statements, and after confirming that the two representatives had expressed themselves to their fullest, Anson gently raised his chin and looked seriously.
"So, let me sort out the situation."
"Warner Records thinks that our band's performance does bring something new, which is different from the mainstream music in the market now, which is very interesting."
"But at the same time, this also means that independent music may not be able to enter the mainstream market, and the sales prospects are worrying."
"Of course, the buzz about 'The Tonight Show' is a positive factor, but how much of that traffic can be converted into Sales volume and how long it will last are all unknown.”
“You think it’s worth trying. Warner Records has not refused. It also said that the risk is huge and interest is limited, and it will give you certain permissions. You decided to come and talk to me in person and test the water temperature.”
"So, after meeting, you refused to discuss numbers, but moved people with emotion, hoping that like other down-and-out artists, I would be ecstatic about Warner Records' appreciation and respect, and agree without hesitation."
"But after entering the album production, the right to speak is not in our hands at all, because it is impossible for you to ensure our creative initiative in black and white. Maybe the royalties and dividends will also be taken away by Warner Records, and we will become a test subject of the record company. Not only will the color of your music change beyond recognition, but you will probably still be in poverty, and after going around in circles, you will be back to where you started."
"It may even be worse."
"As for you. Your career should not be too negatively affected. You continue to look for the next singer and discover the next talent. After all, the most indispensable thing in the entertainment industry is daydreamers, right?”
"Is this the reason why you came to the door in person?"
Warner Records is interested, but the interest is limited. Compared with interest, concerns and objections prevail——
Cello and rock? An instrumental-focused band? An actor's playful guest appearance in a band? A musician who rose from talk shows?
All kinds of things, on the surface it looks full of gimmicks, but at the turn of the millennium it is full of countless uncertainties. The music market is currently showing a slow downward trend, and record sales have declined across the board.
At the beginning of last year, Virgin Records, a subsidiary of EMI, one of the world's five largest record companies, experienced personnel changes and finally terminated the one-year contract signed with Mariah-Carey. Virgin Records The payment of 28 million US dollars in compensation is also a profile of the downturn in the entire music market.
Even giants like Warner Records must be more cautious. Maybe Dustin and Mike were really interested, so the two of them broke the rules and came to the door in person. Behind this unusual move, there was obviously something more hidden.
Anson, on the other hand, was just making a small prediction.
Mike: Dislocated jaw.
Although Mike tried to refute and defend, and tried to interrupt Anson in the middle, those words were too accurate, directly hurting his inner weakness. He prepared to open his mouth several times, but the words always stayed on the tip of his tongue——< br>
My mouth felt dry for a while.
It seems that Mike is also an honest person. He was able to get to his current position not through intrigues, but purely through personal strength. He may even be the scapegoat of the department. He is responsible for cleaning up the mess for others every time, and the only thing he is interested in is It's the music itself.
Finally, Mike finally found his voice and was ready to defend himself.
This time, Dustin interrupted, "Haha, hahaha."
Hilarious!
Dustin didn’t show any dignity at all. He looked at Mike and laughed heartily, “I was exposed and my underwear is all gone. Haha, you should really see your expression.”
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Mike: ...
Dustin, "What did I just tell you? We shouldn't be playing tricks, we should be telling the truth. That's the only way to build trust."
"What's more, both of us have already visited in person, and we still worry about what those people are doing with face. Wouldn't it be nice to be more sincere and less clichéd."
Crackling, gusting rain.
Dustin directly revealed all of Mike’s trump cards. Mike was really desperate for life.
He held his breath in his chest, but in the end Mike let it out for a long time. He and Dustin were already old friends, and they had known each other for more than a day or two. Since he chose to come with Dustin to talk about work, he You should be mentally prepared for this.
Now, that’s fine.
Mike quickly adjusted his mentality and looked at Anson, but still couldn't control his curiosity, "...God, how did you see it?"
"I mean, Our acting skills shouldn’t be that clumsy, right?”
“I should really review my negotiation skills.”
Sincerity is also lovely.
Anson couldn't help but laugh. In fact, the act of personally visiting Warner Records was unusual. He didn't think the record company needed to personally visit——
Connor and the others, anyone, would pick it up. One phone call to "The Tonight Show" and a trip to Los Angeles immediately; so imagine Warner Records being one phone call away and they're willing to jump on a moth and show up.
Even if Warner Records is sincere, it is not necessary, it is really not necessary.
However, see through but don’t tell off, so that the boat of friendship will not capsize.
Anson smiled and gave a true and reasonable answer, "You are indeed not the first record company to call. Obviously, we already have a preliminary understanding of our situation."
That's it. !
(End of this chapter)