The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)
Chapter 539: Manager candidates
"No, I think it takes an entire band to complete the recording. After the arrangement, the whole song is magnificent and magnificent! It even feels like a symphony. The lyrics you wrote are really too magnificent, you are sure it is just Was it just created in just a few minutes? Didn’t you collude with the “Allen Show” in advance?
Anyway, what I mean is that the lyrics have far-reaching implications, and they need a larger melody structure to support. You used to play only on the guitar on the show. It was too cold and too thin to reflect the song. I really don’t know what those netizens are enjoying. They will be dumbfounded when they see the full version that we have produced. Wait, where are we talking? "
Looking at Herbert in front of her, Lan Li chuckled.
The last song that was not recorded was "Your Bones", the one originally composed on the "Allen Show". The chords of this song seem simple, but after the arrangement is magnificent, like a waterfall, it still maintains the original clarity and transparency of the melody, fully revealing the special characteristics of folk songs.
They are now discussing how this song should be recorded. The "disappearing" of George and the others didn't take the two of them to heart, and they didn't even go out to ask for a word, and they continued to be busy unconsciously.
There was a sound in the direction of the entrance of the recording studio, and then the door opened. Nathan and George walked in one after another. Their expressions were extremely excited, and the excitement between the eyebrows could not be concealed; it was at the end. Roy is facing.
"Have you finished recording?" George said angrily, and every movement on his body expressed his inner joy, but before Lanly and Herbert could answer, he couldn't wait to continue to ask, "Guess How is our work progressing just now?" The blatant look of expectation really made people laugh.
Today, Abraham came to investigate, and both Renly and Herbert knew about this.
Herbert eagerly wanted to inquire about the progress, but he still resisted curiosity and turned to look at Lan Li. Unexpectedly, Lan Li had a calm and calm expression on his face, without any eagerness, just He pursed his mouth, and gently retracted his chin, as if saying "that's how it is", but that's all.
George stopped doing it immediately, and said angrily, "This is your album, so you don't care about it at all?"
He widened his eyes and stared at Lan Li fiercely. His eyes were about to fall off. Then he thought of Lan Li's personality and couldn't help being defeated. Today is a good day. The recording of the album is coming to an end, and the record contract is basically negotiated. There is no need to have trouble with yourself.
As a result, a smile finally came to the corner of his mouth, "Anyway, you still have to sign the final signing. Let me tell you in advance. The record contract, we won! 15% of the royalty dividend, and the sales increase every 500,000. , The royalties rose by 0.5%; the production cost of the album was 130,000, and the additional condition was '1+3' instead of the '1+6' like the vampires of big companies now!"
The so-called "1+3" and "1+6" refer to the same meaning, one album, plus three or six optional albums.
Simply put, it can be understood that after signing the contract, the singer can release the first album. After that, the record company also owns the release rights of the singer's next few albums. Now large record companies generally sign "1+6", which is the release right of six albums.
Before the completion of these six albums, the singer cannot leave the contract. Only the record company can decide whether to continue to perform the contract, transfer the contract to another company, or void the contract; moreover, even if the singer subsequently produced this as required For the six albums, only the record company can decide whether to release these albums or keep them in the warehouse.
Of course, the "1+6" clause stipulates the number of albums, not the time. If a singer refuses to fulfill the contract, like Justin Timberlake, after recording an album, he rolls over to Hollywood, then the contract will continue indefinitely until the record company voluntarily gives up. But before that, singers can't move to other record companies.
This kind of contract protects the interests of the record company, especially for new singers. Ed Sheeran signed "1+6" with Atlantic Records.
Now, what George talks about is "1+3", which means that there are fewer rules and regulations tied to Lan Li.
Of course, for Lanly, whether this clause is "3" or "6", there is actually not much difference. For now, he does not see the possibility of a second album. However, no matter what, the terms themselves can still show the sincerity of the other party.
"The most important thing is that the maximum number of tracks for this album is sixteen!" George said excitedly, almost screaming, and then he heard Herbert's uncontrollable roar-Herb Te clenched his fists and jumped high, using his whole body to express his excitement and excitement.
But George found that Lan Li was still sitting on the sofa indifferently. George felt only a moment of chest tightness, "Sixteen! Lan Li, sixteen! This is really an extremely bold decision..." He also tried to continue. Going down, but immediately realized that he was playing the piano to a cow, so he gave up, "Forget it, I am in a very good mood today, I will never be angry!" George's smile bloomed again, "Jesus Christ, I always thought I was a madman, and now it seems that there are people even crazier than me!"
The courage of the 11th studio was far more powerful than George had imagined.
"It's all thanks to Roy!" George just remembered at this time, and he pulled Roy over, thanking the biggest hero today. During the entire negotiation process just now, Roy almost controlled the initiative, and Most of the agreements were negotiated, "If it weren’t for Roy, none of this would happen, God, this is really amazing! Who would have thought that Teddy would just make the decision! I really feel that Teddy is the world now. The cutest person in the world!"
Herbert was still raising his arms and cheering, and George was still yelling, Nathan looked at the crowd of demons dancing in front of him, a little confused. Looking at the scene in front of her, Lan Li couldn't help but chuckle. The joy from the heart made her mood soar.
Turning his head, Lan Li looked at Roy who was just sitting next to him, cast a suspicious look, "Teddy?"
"The last agreement was reached at the Eleven Studio." Roy's answer made Lan Li stunned. Obviously, he did not anticipate such a trend, but after thinking about it carefully, it was logical.
Missed the Atlantic Records, but ushered in the eleven studio, this ups and downs process is really exciting, no wonder George is so gaffe.
Even Lan Li could not help but sigh: knowing that this is a loss-making business, but still has no hesitation.
Perhaps, in this cold and irritable world, the dreamer with the heart of a child still exists after all, not only him, not only George, but also many, many; maybe, Don Quixote is more than just One. Now, Lan Li is also a little curious about how many people are willing to calm down and listen to this album after the release?
After picking up the scattered thoughts, his eyes fell on Roy, and Lanly asked with a smile, "Then can I take it, your answer is yes?"
Roy did not answer immediately, but carefully looked at Lan Li's dark brown eyes.
There is not the slightest irritability or panic, but he greets his sight calmly and calmly, the faint light flowing in the pupils, deep and vast, as if it can't be seen at a glance, the shallow smile floats between the eyebrows , With wisdom that does not match his age, and unruly that does not match his appearance, the wanton and boldness, tenacity and stubbornness hidden under the calm, looming.
It is such a 21-year-old boy who has stirred up the whole Hollywood in just one year. Roy suddenly looked forward to it. After he fully grows up, what will the radiant light look like?
Two weeks ago, he received a call from Lan Li, asking about his next work plan, and then directly put forward an interesting proposal, "Are you interested in coming over to be my manager?"
As a senior public broker, he certainly understands the importance of managers. An excellent manager shoulders the task of balancing the weight of life and career, as well as the task of balancing brokers and public relations people. .com also shoulders the task of balancing the income and expenditure of artists. Some are like butlers, but more difficult than butlers.
Generally speaking, artists will choose people close to them, people they trust to take this position. In recent years, professional managers have begun to appear. A small number of artists are willing to try, but they are still not mainstream.
So, what reason is Lan Li?
"Why?" Roy asked, looking at Lan Li in front of him.
Lan Li chuckled lightly, "Because I think you are suitable."
Regarding the topic of managers, Andy mentioned it several times before and after. In this "Speed and Excitement/Emotion 5" publicity, Lan Li has also discovered the importance of managers more and more. For him, the most important role of a manager is to weigh the ratio of chores in life to the focus of work. He needs someone who can manage all the chores. Only in this way can he devote himself to work.
Among the candidates for the manager, Lanly had considered Matthew, but then gave up. Matthew also has his own business and his own life. What's more, Matthew is not necessarily suitable for Hollywood. Naturally, all his friends are also excluded-hiring another noble descendant as a manager. Not a good idea.
As a result, Roy appeared in the position of Lanly's number one candidate.
After getting along for a limited number of times, Roy left a deep impression on Lan Li. He has outstanding ability and distinctive style. The most important thing is that he is open-minded and has a gap in his chest. The two people also have similarities in their definition and pursuit of life. This is a good beginning.
Such a simple and unreasonable answer made Roy shook his head helplessly, and then nodded again, "Yes. I hope that we will have a good cooperation next time."
Lan Li took Roy's right hand outstretched, and the corners of his mouth were outlined, "Happy cooperation!"