Perfect Superstar
Chapter 137: Ten Rejections
On August 28, the national finals of "Singing China" ended.
The first season of Beijing TV's first reality show was a success, with 6.87% of the show viewed that night.
Though it did not break the 7 per cent record, Beijing TV is already very satisfied, not only with the production scheduled for the second quarter of next year, but also with a surprising message on the official blog.
That's when the first season champion will serve as the second season judge, and as a rule!
And the winner of the first season of "Singing China" was Lu Chen.
This news has dramatically increased the number of fans on Lu Chen's Wave blog, which has also brought him substantial benefits.
Lu Chen Studio received a request for quotes from two performers and an advertising agency, and a brokerage firm that had previously come to contact me came back to buy a song.
And in terms of flying news music, I have asked Lu Chen for an interview!
Therefore, Lu Chen, instead of being idle by the end of "Singing China", became more busy.
But before proceeding with these operations, Lu Chen must first receive a very important guest.
Lin Zhijie, famous musician and music director of Flying Stone Records.
He is also one of the four judges of "Singing China".
And he's here on behalf of Flying Stone Records.
Lu Chen and Lu Xi welcomed a guest from the Blue Court Cafe on the top floor of the Jinghua Grand Hotel adjacent to the Blue Sky Innovation Park, along with his two assistants.
“Lu Chen, you really don't want to think about it? ”
Lin Zhijie asked seriously that his attitude was serious: “Such an opportunity would be a shame to miss! ”
This Flying Stone music director, in his 40s, is thin, tall, cold, and doesn't like to make jokes.
Lin Zhijie is not well known outside the circle in popular music forums in the country, but almost everyone in the circle is aware of it.
He was once a brilliant singer and later joined Flying Stone behind the scenes, producing a number of high-selling albums for a number of star café knives, renowned for his ability and rigorous working attitude.
Lu Chen met Lin Zhijie because of "Singing China". Lin Zhijie greatly appreciated Lu Chen's creative talent, which is why he personally invited Lu Chen to join his company.
In Lin Zhijie's view, Lu Chen signed Flying Stone Records, which is an excellent thing for both sides.
Yet Lu Chen politely refused.
Lu Chen refused at the same time, and there are 4 million dollars worth of new star cultivation money!
The Chorus China Champions Bonus amounts to 5 million, but is divided into 1 million cash and 4 million Nova Cultivations.
One million of these after-tax bonuses were provided by Beijing Television, plus six PK games winning awards and the Beijing Singing District's chief bonus. Lu Chen won a total of 1.4 million in this contest.
And it's all after taxes!
Jingcheng TV can be described as smashing heavy gold, but compared to their advertising revenues, it's only nine bulls and a dime.
The championship of 4 million nova cultivation gold is even more amazing. The payer is not Peking City TV, it is Flying Stone Records!
But this is not the real gold and silver that can be obtained directly, it is the whole set of artist training, packaging and promotion costs, and the first thing is to sign an artistic contract with Flying Stone Records.
Flying Stone is the cooperation of Beijing TV "Singing China", this clause was noted in the program publicity, so there is no problem of deception.
If you're a regular rookie, it doesn't matter, it's a dream to be able to sign a Flying Stone record!
Flying Stone Records is one of the most famous record companies in the country and the most glorious period is the dominance of the record industry.
At that time, the company had a number of celestial posterity star alliances, and in the eighties and nineties, at least one third of the albums sold were produced by Flying Stone.
Its logo - a golden yellow stone with white wings - is familiar to countless people.
But after entering the new century, with the rise of a large number of emerging media, the maturity and widespread dissemination of digital music, coupled with the enormous impact of online piracy, the golden age of the record industry will never return!
Beginning in 2003, the operation of Flying Stone Records faced unprecedented difficulties and was once on the verge of bankruptcy.
Until '07, Giant Star Cultural Media invested in Flying Stone Records, replacing self-styled executives, and expanding its multifaceted business with the trend of any generation, finally pulling this well-known company back from the cliff.
Now Flying Stone is far less powerful in the industry than it was at its peak, but it is also top notch.
This collaboration with Beijing Television demonstrated the ambition of Flying Stone Records.
It has successfully signed a number of powerful singers, including Mu Xiaochu, who has a good relationship with Lu Chen.
But Lin Zhijie thinks that the singers who signed the contract together are no better than one in the morning!
So he came to make a final effort.
Lu Chen was really touched by Lin Zhijie's sincere attitude. You should know that the other party's position in the circle was not comparable to that of his little rookie, and neither Beijing TV nor Flying Stone Records set a dive rule threshold in the "Singing China" competition, so that he successfully won the championship.
Many show competitions have entertainment brokerage companies cooperating to cultivate new recruits. Once you find a good seedling, you first grab the contract. If the player does not sign or has already signed another company, you want to stand out in the competition, it is definitely a crazy dream!
Xiangnan TV used to play this trick the most, pitted a lot of good players, and was later restrained by a lot of explosives.
Just moved and moved, Lu Chen's determination to walk away from the independent artist was not wavering.
His career is in its infancy, and when it is about to grow vigorously, Flying Stone records will start again, even with the so-called 4 million new star cultivation gold mattress, it will not be lost.
“Director Lin, I've thought it through...”
Lu Chen was embarrassed to say: “I don't want to sign any records or brokerage companies. I'm so sorry. ”
“That's too bad. ”
Lin Zhijie was very sad, as if a master had seen the quality of the material but not the mood.
But the Flying Stone music director wasn't angry and disgraced, and his heart wasn't that narrow.
However, Lin Zhijie's two assistants showed more or less unexpected color.
Are you kidding me? Don't even give me such a good chance. What's on your mind?
I don't know how many new people want to break into my head, let alone Lin Zhijie's dedication.
If it wasn't for Lin Zhijie's lack of expression, both assistants would like to teach Lu Chen how to be a qualified new recruit!
Newcomers nowadays, really don't know how thick the sky is.
“I'm so sorry! ”
Lu Chen put his hands together and apologized again.
Lin Zhijie smiled and waved. “It doesn't matter, there are opportunities for cooperation in the future. ”
Of course he was just saying something nice and ready to go.
But Lu Chen's eyes lit up and immediately said: “Director Lin, I really have a business to work with. Can I talk to you a little more? ”
Lin Zhijie was about to get up. When he heard Lu Chen, he sat down again: “What business is it to listen to? ”
The two assistants looked at each other and could only lament Lin Zhijie's generosity.
Is Flying Stone still missing his Lu Chen business?
In the case of two previous rejections, Lin Zhijie not only did not shake his face but also gave him a chance.
There's really nothing to say.
“Director Lin, here's the thing...”
At this time, it is my sister's turn to tell Lin Zhijie about the most important business of Lu Chen Studio at present.
After listening carefully, Lin Zhijie was surprised: “Do you want to give Lu Chen's first album to us to make the release? ”
Lu Xi smiled: "Yes, because flying stone record is the best in the country in this regard, Lu Chen had the privilege to meet Director Lin, which is also our luck. ”
My sister is a little stubborn, but she can say it well and she can say it well.
The importance of this album to Lu Chen is self-evident.
In pop orchestras, Flying Stone is undoubtedly one of the best channels for singers to come up with a record.
It is both an industry influence and a network resource.
Although the entertainment industry now follows idol routes, recordings are only needed to enhance compulsion, and online sales channels can be used, without necessarily having to resort to professional record companies like Flying Stone.
But there are still needs in this area. Many people in the '80s and' 90s have nostalgia plots. When they encounter a favorite singer to produce an album, they buy a CD as a memorial, and not a few people listen to it in their spare time.
So Flying Stone has been doing record production and distribution, but on a much smaller scale than before.
In other words, all Lu Chen studios want to work with is a small business.
Lin Zhijie was curious: “Why do you want to make a record? Is it not good to go online? That would be a lot less expensive, don't worry about selling it and losing money. Nine of the ten CDs are now in the market. ”
Singers used to make money selling records, and now they're in the fan economy, and they have to starve to death to get out of records!
Lu Xi said confidently: “We are ready to distribute both online and CD simultaneously, mainly in the fan circle. If possible, I would like to visit your company's production department to discuss it in person. ”
“I just need your help to introduce me. ”
Compared to flightstone records, Lu Chen's studio is pathetically weak. If people don't refer you directly to the door, I'm afraid they won't take it seriously. I don't know how much trouble there will be.
Early in the morning, Lu Chen completed the album sales plan, and discussed it with Lu Xi many times in advance.
Lu Xi was impressed with his brother's thoughts.
Both brothers were so confident that Lin Zhijie was a dark exclamation.
However, he was happy to help, so his assistant took a business card to Lu Xi.
“Take my card directly to Yin Hao Yin, our marketing department manager, he will help you. ”
Lu Chen and Lu Xi looked at each other and said, “Thank you, Director Lin! ”
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