Relying on Liang

Because of Zhong Er's injury, during the promotion period of "Red Dust", recently, it includes accepting radio or print media interviews, interacting with music fans on music portal websites, holding small online fan club activities, etc., almost all of them are Mr. Corn Li and the others. Busy.

When Zhong Er received a call from his friend Corn, and learned that Mu Liancheng would discuss with them about the production of the next album in Asuka this afternoon, he couldn't sit still anymore. He couldn't beat him, so he had to drive him to the Bird Records building in the end.

I met Crayfish and the others, and not long after, Mu Liancheng, the music director of Asuka, who was dressed in beige linen casual clothes, also opened the door and arrived.Assistant Zhou Beibei followed behind him, and Xiao Nizi was smiling all over her face, holding a stack of folders in her hand.

"It's all here? Then let's start—" Pushing his glasses, Mu Liancheng looked around Zhong Yunqing and the others, and then turned his head to signal Zhou Beibei to put the documents on the conference table, "Look at these first, Wu Wei recently In Paris, I am busy with Chen Feiyang's advertising endorsement, which she entrusted me to pass on to you."

While talking, Mu Liancheng sat down, stretched out his hand and opened several folders in front of Zhong Yunqing and the others, and introduced: "This is an invitation to make the theme song for the new expansion pack of the online game "Tongtian Online". It is the soundtrack contract for the upcoming costume drama "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms", and there is also this one, which is an advertisement contract for a certain high-end jewelry brand."

"... all of these?" Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, the group member Pigeon's small eyes widened.

And the other team members around him, including Zhong Er, also looked quite surprised.After three years of hard work, Order of the Phoenix finally released their first single. Seeing the rising record sales, although they are very encouraged, they are still newcomers who have just entered the circle. They still don't realize that such a What does it mean behind the grades.

"The release of "Red Dust" was very successful." Nodding his head, Mu Liancheng explained patiently, "There has been a gap in this area for many years in China. Lei Zhen's vision is very accurate, and the timing for him to sign you is just right."

With the rise of the overall national strength, Huaguo's entertainment industry is surging, and it has gradually established itself in the international arena.Against such a background, the public’s sense of belonging and identity for their country’s music is also increasing. Coupled with the increasing improvement of the copyright environment, strict and perfect legal provisions and advanced technical means, it was once almost destroyed by illegal downloading and piracy. The paralyzed record market is now picking up.

The right time, the right place, and the harmony of people are all indispensable.At this time, the works of the Order of the Phoenix, which have strong traditional national style elements and meet the aesthetics of modern people, can be sought after. A penniless newcomer quickly gained popularity and sold 20 physical discs in a short period of time, although it was beyond many people's expectations. Outside, but also within reason.

In today's record market where fast-moving consumer products such as youth idols and beautiful girls and boy bands dominate, Lei Zhen's keen vision and courage to go the wrong way are not something everyone can learn.

Therefore, Asuka Records, a subsidiary of Lei Ting, can have many distinctive singers and musicians, such as the queen Ji Xiaowan, the rock group Cambrian, and even the Miaoyin Sanskrit Choir, which is good at Buddhist music. It is unique in the current Chinese record industry. Stand firm.This kind of natural leadership temperament is also the biggest reason why the arrogant Mu Liancheng is willing to follow Lei Zhen's subordinates for so many years, and expand the entertainment territory for him.

"In addition, I have already listened to some of the music demos you have created in the past three years." Clearing his throat, Mu Liancheng took out another form under the contract, and said to the music marked with a marker on it , "In my personal opinion, if these few songs can be refined, they should be put on the next album."

Zhong Er and the others raised their heads to take a look, and couldn't help but admire Mu Liancheng's sharp eyes. The songs marked out were all works created after the Order of the Phoenix had a more mature and stable style.In this regard, everyone exchanged for a while, and there was basically no objection.

"Then let's decide on these few songs for the time being."

Mu Liancheng raised his gaze, and the little assistant Zhou Beibei at the side hurriedly took a small notebook and recorded the numbers of the pieces that all members passed.Except for the rustling sound of the tip of the pen touching the paper and the sound of the air blowing from the central air conditioner, the entire conference room was rarely very quiet.

After pondering for a while, it seemed that some dilemma troubled him. Director Mu's brows widened and then quickly frowned. Finally, he raised his head and decided to ask the members of the Order of the Phoenix first, "I don't know what you guys think. Have you considered making this new disc a double album?"

Mu Liancheng's sudden remark stunned Zhong Yunqing and the others.

"You have three years of creative accumulation, plus new songs, the number is not impossible, but..." Mu Liancheng didn't finish the rest, but Zhong Er and the others quickly understood his worry.

The so-called twin albums are the practice of releasing two albums successively or at the same time within a very small time difference, which may be a day or two, or within a week.The repertoire of the two albums is not the same, but they are conceptually the same and can echo each other.The advantage of doing this is that it can attract a high degree of attention and topicality, and indirectly stimulate the sales of the record. The disadvantage is that if the quality of the work cannot keep up and the sincerity is not enough, it will be suspected of stealing money, and fans may not buy it.

Although the first single "Red Dust" made a good start, a double album was released shortly thereafter. For Order of the Phoenix, which has just debuted, it may be an opportunity, or it may be a great adventure.

"Some opportunities are fleeting. You should have heard a lot of news and rumors about TEDA Hongtu recently?" Mu Liancheng suddenly changed the subject and mentioned the big news that has caused a lot of trouble recently.He only heard him snort coldly, and continued: "Feng Guodong, an old fox! In order to fight against Thunder, he was willing to give up 30.00% of TEDA's shares. He is also very hardworking."

"In short, if the current trend continues, the newly established TEDA Hongtu will be a strong rival to Thunder Entertainment for at least the next few years. And I heard the news in the past two days that they are recruiting musicians everywhere, preparing to imitate the style of Asuka , set up a new record company."

The supercilious Director Mu sneered, his eyes filled with disdain for the opponent's inferior tricks.Zhong Yunqing and the others on the side gradually understood the reason why he proposed that they release a double album - if there really was a music company that fully imitated the style of Asuka Records, it would be very detrimental to them, a group of fledgling newcomers.

The most fatal weakness of newcomers is that the foundation is not deep enough, and there is no stable number of fans and consumer groups, which means that if there are similar artists of the same level, they are likely to be abandoned by music fans who love the new and dislike the old.

Zhong Yunqing's strength and hardware are there, but as their producer, Mu Liancheng has to be considerate.Suggesting them to release a twin album is also to stabilize the popularity of Order of the Phoenix as soon as possible and push them to go further.

Although conflicts broke out, Mu Liancheng's mouth was even more venomous and tricky when he was producing and recording records, often criticizing the Order of the Phoenix and their works.But getting along so far, the two sides are getting to know each other better. Zhong Yunqing and the others are inexplicably moved when they see this ace producer who has a big temper and even bigger hands.

As for the devil producer or something, the rumors really can't be believed.

"Director Mu, you're actually quite a nice person." As a competent bastard, Zhong Er's voice came out as soon as his thoughts came to his mind.

The corner of his mouth twitched, Mu Liancheng raised his forehead, he didn't really want to talk to this bastard, so he coughed and changed the subject: "Then decide to release a double album, who has any opinions?"

The rest of the group members looked at each other, but no one said anything.

"Okay, then it's decided." He took off his glasses and pinched his eyebrows. He had to deal with the shock brought about by the establishment of TEDA Hongtu. As easy as he said.

"In addition to the existing demos, you also need to prepare at least ten other new songs. I'll give you a month, understand?"

Mu Liancheng used command sentences, and after the loud voice fell, Zhong Er and the others looked shocked.Ten pieces of music a month will kill people, definitely kill people!But before Zhong Er and the others could speak, Director Mu had already put on his glasses again, stood up, and a cold light flashed across the corner of his eyes, as if he would kill anyone who dared to object.

"There are still these three production contracts. You can sign all of them or selectively according to the situation. Now, the meeting is adjourned."

After finishing speaking, Mu Liancheng's mobile phone rang.He ignored Zhong Yunqing and the others who were still immersed in the horror of ten songs a month, and quickly left the conference room while answering the phone.

The rest of the regiment members looked at each other, there was a moment of dead silence, and soon there was a wail.

Zhong Er leaned directly on the conference table, and fiddled with those contracts in his hand.For their new album, ten songs have to be released in a month. The invitation to compose music that originally meant a bright future has become a hot potato. "Should we take it or take it?"

"Take it!" Corn picked up one of the contracts, and slapped a certain bastard on the head, "You want to kill yourself, you bastard?"

Zhong Er hurriedly put the remaining two contracts into his arms, fearing that the corn would be snatched again, he muttered: "I have a family, how can I do without saving money and without a wife?"

When Corn heard this, he didn't know how to be angry or laughed, his eyebrows were erected, and he spat at him repeatedly: "I'm a bastard, Lei Zhen is so rich, so I need you to help him? The little you earned so hard is not enough for him to play for a while." Little nails, wake up!"

"No matter how small a mosquito's legs are, it's still meat!" Zhong Er was confident, holding the contract with a firm face.

Corn probably realized what it means to be 'so flawed that he is invulnerable', he gasped for a while, facing Zhong Yunqing, who had already turned his mind to the Pacific Ocean, he was defeated in a rare battle, and lamented again and again: "Marry The water splashed by the second-hand goods who went out is really unfortunate for the family!"

In the end, after some discussions among all the staff, the two who had different opinions took a step back and decided to keep the two contracts of the online game "Tongtian Online" and the jewelry commercial song won by the agent Wu Wei for them, and the historical drama "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms" Due to the heavy workload and the inability to take care of their new album production, they had no choice but to give up.

Compared with greedily swallowing all the cooperation invitations for the sake of the short-term interests, and finally shoddy and self-destructing the Great Wall, being able to maintain a relatively clear mind is a very rare quality in the flamboyant and noisy entertainment circle.