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George Slander was a little worried.
Not because the recording results are not good, on the contrary, but because the recording results are too good. Lan Li has completed the recording of sixteen songs, each of which is wonderful and makes people love it and can’t give up. In George’s view, "Don Quixote" is very likely to surpass Nora Jones' debut album "Fly away." ", became the most outstanding album in the 21st century.
But such an album means that there is no market.
Back then, after Nora Jones completed the recording of "Flying Away", he was full of expectations, but almost no company was willing to take over this hot potato, and almost no one was optimistic about the sales prospects of this album. After going around for nearly a year, it was finally listed by two independent record companies jointly.
However, the market sales of "Flying Far Away" are horrible, and they are only spread among senior professional music lovers, which also complied with the speculation of previous industry insiders.
Later, the Grammys not only awarded Nora eight trophies and tied Michael Jackson's single-term winning record, but also rounded up four comprehensive awards and swept the army.
Originally, "Fly away" was the lowest-selling album among the nominees for the Grammy's four comprehensive awards; but after the awards ceremony ended, Grammy Effect, in just one week, doubled the album's cumulative sales. Times-in other words, the albums sold in a week are equal to the sales in the past ten months.
After that, after the precipitation of time, "Flying Away" has gradually become one of the best albums in the United States since the 21st century, with a total sales volume of over 8 million, and it is also one of the highest-selling albums.
It was 2oo2, and it was only a few years since the last boom of the music market in the 1990s. It was so difficult even then, not to mention it is now in 2o11. Not every album can replicate the miracle of "going far away", and not every excellent album can be recognized by Grammys.
High music and low numbers are a big problem in any era, especially in the Internet era when fast food culture is popular. The excellence of "Don Quixote" is also a fatal shackle.
Although cruel, ridiculous, and absurd, this is the truth. The best sellers are not necessarily the best; and the best sellers are not necessarily the best sellers. The market is changing, becoming more and more entertaining, more popular, and more simple and rude.
In the past period of time, George has been proactively contacting major record companies, including the five major record companies and independent record companies. He has contacted 17 record companies and expanded his network to the extreme. But the harvest was very little.
Even the small British record companies that dare to produce pioneering music and experimental music need to think again. After all, their channels are effective and cost recovery is naturally more difficult. Compared to albums produced in the United States, they are more willing to support local artists from underground music.
George was dismissive of the box office boom of "Degree and Excitement/Emotion 5", but his brain turned quickly, hoping to seize this good opportunity to find a suitable partner for "Don Quixote." The result is still not satisfactory. In the final analysis, Lanli still has an unstable foundation. Now it is prosperous and lively. In fact, it is a bubble.
Abraham-grey was George’s first contact and his last hope.
Abraham worked for Atlantic Records. He was an album producer and then gradually transformed into a production director. Now he is in charge of the recording department. He is the head of the overall style and tone of the Atlantic Records.
Speaking of Atlantic Records, I am afraid that everyone in the industry knows that it is this company that promotes the rise of rhythm and blues; it is the same company that signed Aretha-Franklin (aretha-Frank1in), which not only created After winning the greatest soul music in the American music market, and bringing soul music to the golden age; it was this company that signed Led-Zeppe1in, which is considered an important cornerstone of the rock age.
Although Atlantic Records was acquired by Warner Records, Warner still maintained their independent creativity. Compared with other record companies, Atlantic Records, as a top record company, has always maintained a high degree of enthusiasm for independent music and artistic creation, which is really valuable. In the 21st century, Bruno-mars is an artist created by Atlantic Records. Of course, there is also Ed Sheeran, whom George introduced before.
Before Ed, Abraham completed the signing neatly and neatly. Next week, Ed’s single will be released in the UK. Atlantic Records still hopes to see the market’s reaction first, and then decide on the release time of the album.
Ed's style combines pop, folk, soul, hip-hop and other different styles. It is not considered the mainstream style of the current market, but the overall style is more in line with the tastes of contemporary young people, and the market prospects are relatively clear; but Lanli's This album is skewed and unique. Its unique style can almost be said to be perfect to avoid all the key factors of market popularity, and it is dedicated to the pursuit of breakthroughs in music and art.
This is even more capricious than "going far and flying". In the entire 14 songs of the album that year, Nora only participated in the production of three of them. The artistic tone of the album was controlled by Jessie-Harris and several other producers. But "Don Quixote" was almost done by Lan Li alone in all artistic creations.
For such an album, anyone will squeeze a sweat in their palms. Under the current market environment, it is almost a definite project. Even a top superstar bonus like "Johnny Depp" doesn't necessarily work, let alone a small character like Renly Hall?
Abraham is no exception. He can sign Ed Sheeran, but he can't sign Renly Hall, even if it's just a "Don Quixote."
When George approached him before, he mentioned the two songs "Cleopatra" and "Ophelia", and then mentioned the album along the way. Abraham conducted market research and research, repeatedly After listening to the three singles currently released by Lan Li, he still lacks the courage to make a final decision.
After listening to it in the recording studio today, on the one hand, I was even more lamented, lamenting that Lan Li’s understanding and interpretation of music is a kind of talent, a talent that others dream of; on the other hand, it is more embarrassing. Abraham is more Everyone knows more clearly that such an album is bound to be difficult in the market, and over the years, Grammys have gradually begun to compromise with the market, and it is difficult to find the courage of "going far and high" as an award ten years ago. This road has also been compromised. It's blocked.
Apart from sighing and sighing, Abraham said that he was a self-willed young man, and he could only reluctantly refuse. Deep down, he regretted more than anyone else. He also understood George's ambitions and ideals. The more so, the more regrettable, but the more determined the rejection. Because this is a dream that is destined to be unfulfilled.
Although the reality is cruel, it cannot be denied.
"It's not difficult to make a commercial album; but it's not easy to make an art album. Commercial albums can be made by everyone, but art albums are not." There was a voice in the ears, and Abraham and George both raised their heads. , Followed the voice and looked over, and then the two exchanged a glance. Abraham noticed the confusion in George's eyes, and obviously did not understand what was going on.
Roy felt the sight of the two people, stabilized himself a bit, sorted out the thoughts in his mind, and then continued, "Indeed, in the current market environment, making an art album is like making an art movie. Similarly, this is destined to lose money. For businessmen, no one is willing to lose money, and no one knows that they will do it at a loss; but for artists, they cannot give up their pursuit of art."
"The reason is very simple. If everyone does not make art, then no one will continue to do it in the future; if there is no artistic pursuit and perseverance, then all movies in the future may become'Transformers', and all music will be They have become electronic drums.” Roy’s words are fast-paced, but his thoughts are very clear, like a machine gun, fast and accurate, and a flood of information. “It’s not that'Transformers' is bad, nor is it that electronic dance music. Not good~www.novelhall.com~ In fact, I like Transformers very much and I am looking forward to its release next week. But when the entire market is full of such works, it will be a disaster."
"What we need to encourage is not art creation that goes more and more biased and more dangerous, nor is it art research that abandons commercial considerations, but a market that is full of flowers. Then, everyone is doing commercial albums, and who will do the art albums. What? Those record labels that really have a long-term vision and have real artistic value."
Having said that, Roy didn't go on, his eyes fell on Abraham, and the subtext was: Yes, it's you, it's your record company.
Abraham was stunned. Roy had a lot of crackling speeches. He really didn't pick up the words for a while, and finally waited for the gap, and his smile couldn't help but rise.
Everyone understands the truth, but the reality does not work like this. Atlantic Records can take risks, but not gamble. Ed Sheeran is an adventure, and Renly Hall is a gamble. Everyone is pursuing the balance between art and commerce, but not everyone has such confidence, such capital, such courage, and such ability to achieve it. Even Oscars and Grammys can't do it, let alone Is it Atlantic Records?
Abraham opened his mouth, organized the language, and was ready to discuss and discuss with Roy: He didn't want to, but couldn't.
But before he had time to speak, someone next interjected again, "I think this is a very interesting album, but I don't know if Lanly is interested, so let's leave it to our studio?"
It was not Abraham or George, but the man sitting in the innermost part of the sand, the man who hadn't spoken from beginning to end and was almost ignored.
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George Slander was a little worried.
Not because the recording results are not good, on the contrary, but because the recording results are too good. Lan Li has completed the recording of sixteen songs, each of which is wonderful and makes people love it and can’t give up. In George’s view, "Don Quixote" is very likely to surpass Nora Jones' debut album "Fly away." ", became the most outstanding album in the 21st century.
But such an album means that there is no market.
Back then, after Nora Jones completed the recording of "Flying Away", he was full of expectations, but almost no company was willing to take over this hot potato, and almost no one was optimistic about the sales prospects of this album. After going around for nearly a year, it was finally listed by two independent record companies jointly.
However, the market sales of "Flying Far Away" are horrible, and they are only spread among senior professional music lovers, which also complied with the speculation of previous industry insiders.
Later, the Grammys not only awarded Nora eight trophies and tied Michael Jackson's single-term winning record, but also rounded up four comprehensive awards and swept the army.
Originally, "Fly away" was the lowest-selling album among the nominees for the Grammy's four comprehensive awards; but after the awards ceremony ended, Grammy Effect, in just one week, doubled the album's cumulative sales. Times-in other words, the albums sold in a week are equal to the sales in the past ten months.
After that, after the precipitation of time, "Flying Away" has gradually become one of the best albums in the United States since the 21st century, with a total sales volume of over 8 million, and it is also one of the highest-selling albums.
It was 2oo2, and it was only a few years since the last boom of the music market in the 1990s. It was so difficult even then, not to mention it is now in 2o11. Not every album can replicate the miracle of "going far away", and not every excellent album can be recognized by Grammys.
High music and low numbers are a big problem in any era, especially in the Internet era when fast food culture is popular. The excellence of "Don Quixote" is also a fatal shackle.
Although cruel, ridiculous, and absurd, this is the truth. The best sellers are not necessarily the best; and the best sellers are not necessarily the best sellers. The market is changing, becoming more and more entertaining, more popular, and more simple and rude.
In the past period of time, George has been proactively contacting major record companies, including the five major record companies and independent record companies. He has contacted 17 record companies and expanded his network to the extreme. But the harvest was very little.
Even the small British record companies that dare to produce pioneering music and experimental music need to think again. After all, their channels are effective and cost recovery is naturally more difficult. Compared to albums produced in the United States, they are more willing to support local artists from underground music.
George was dismissive of the box office boom of "Degree and Excitement/Emotion 5", but his brain turned quickly, hoping to seize this good opportunity to find a suitable partner for "Don Quixote." The result is still not satisfactory. In the final analysis, Lanli still has an unstable foundation. Now it is prosperous and lively. In fact, it is a bubble.
Abraham-grey was George’s first contact and his last hope.
Abraham worked for Atlantic Records. He was an album producer and then gradually transformed into a production director. Now he is in charge of the recording department. He is the head of the overall style and tone of the Atlantic Records.
Speaking of Atlantic Records, I am afraid that everyone in the industry knows that it is this company that promotes the rise of rhythm and blues; it is the same company that signed Aretha-Franklin (aretha-Frank1in), which not only created After winning the greatest soul music in the American music market, and bringing soul music to the golden age; it was this company that signed Led-Zeppe1in, which is considered an important cornerstone of the rock age.
Although Atlantic Records was acquired by Warner Records, Warner still maintained their independent creativity. Compared with other record companies, Atlantic Records, as a top record company, has always maintained a high degree of enthusiasm for independent music and artistic creation, which is really valuable. In the 21st century, Bruno-mars is an artist created by Atlantic Records. Of course, there is also Ed Sheeran, whom George introduced before.
Before Ed, Abraham completed the signing neatly and neatly. Next week, Ed’s single will be released in the UK. Atlantic Records still hopes to see the market’s reaction first, and then decide on the release time of the album.
Ed's style combines pop, folk, soul, hip-hop and other different styles. It is not considered the mainstream style of the current market, but the overall style is more in line with the tastes of contemporary young people, and the market prospects are relatively clear; but Lanli's This album is skewed and unique. Its unique style can almost be said to be perfect to avoid all the key factors of market popularity, and it is dedicated to the pursuit of breakthroughs in music and art.
This is even more capricious than "going far and flying". In the entire 14 songs of the album that year, Nora only participated in the production of three of them. The artistic tone of the album was controlled by Jessie-Harris and several other producers. But "Don Quixote" was almost done by Lan Li alone in all artistic creations.
For such an album, anyone will squeeze a sweat in their palms. Under the current market environment, it is almost a definite project. Even a top superstar bonus like "Johnny Depp" doesn't necessarily work, let alone a small character like Renly Hall?
Abraham is no exception. He can sign Ed Sheeran, but he can't sign Renly Hall, even if it's just a "Don Quixote."
When George approached him before, he mentioned the two songs "Cleopatra" and "Ophelia", and then mentioned the album along the way. Abraham conducted market research and research, repeatedly After listening to the three singles currently released by Lan Li, he still lacks the courage to make a final decision.
After listening to it in the recording studio today, on the one hand, I was even more lamented, lamenting that Lan Li’s understanding and interpretation of music is a kind of talent, a talent that others dream of; on the other hand, it is more embarrassing. Abraham is more Everyone knows more clearly that such an album is bound to be difficult in the market, and over the years, Grammys have gradually begun to compromise with the market, and it is difficult to find the courage of "going far and high" as an award ten years ago. This road has also been compromised. It's blocked.
Apart from sighing and sighing, Abraham said that he was a self-willed young man, and he could only reluctantly refuse. Deep down, he regretted more than anyone else. He also understood George's ambitions and ideals. The more so, the more regrettable, but the more determined the rejection. Because this is a dream that is destined to be unfulfilled.
Although the reality is cruel, it cannot be denied.
"It's not difficult to make a commercial album; but it's not easy to make an art album. Commercial albums can be made by everyone, but art albums are not." There was a voice in the ears, and Abraham and George both raised their heads. , Followed the voice and looked over, and then the two exchanged a glance. Abraham noticed the confusion in George's eyes, and obviously did not understand what was going on.
Roy felt the sight of the two people, stabilized himself a bit, sorted out the thoughts in his mind, and then continued, "Indeed, in the current market environment, making an art album is like making an art movie. Similarly, this is destined to lose money. For businessmen, no one is willing to lose money, and no one knows that they will do it at a loss; but for artists, they cannot give up their pursuit of art."
"The reason is very simple. If everyone does not make art, then no one will continue to do it in the future; if there is no artistic pursuit and perseverance, then all movies in the future may become'Transformers', and all music will be They have become electronic drums.” Roy’s words are fast-paced, but his thoughts are very clear, like a machine gun, fast and accurate, and a flood of information. “It’s not that'Transformers' is bad, nor is it that electronic dance music. Not good~www.novelhall.com~ In fact, I like Transformers very much and I am looking forward to its release next week. But when the entire market is full of such works, it will be a disaster."
"What we need to encourage is not art creation that goes more and more biased and more dangerous, nor is it art research that abandons commercial considerations, but a market that is full of flowers. Then, everyone is doing commercial albums, and who will do the art albums. What? Those record labels that really have a long-term vision and have real artistic value."
Having said that, Roy didn't go on, his eyes fell on Abraham, and the subtext was: Yes, it's you, it's your record company.
Abraham was stunned. Roy had a lot of crackling speeches. He really didn't pick up the words for a while, and finally waited for the gap, and his smile couldn't help but rise.
Everyone understands the truth, but the reality does not work like this. Atlantic Records can take risks, but not gamble. Ed Sheeran is an adventure, and Renly Hall is a gamble. Everyone is pursuing the balance between art and commerce, but not everyone has such confidence, such capital, such courage, and such ability to achieve it. Even Oscars and Grammys can't do it, let alone Is it Atlantic Records?
Abraham opened his mouth, organized the language, and was ready to discuss and discuss with Roy: He didn't want to, but couldn't.
But before he had time to speak, someone next interjected again, "I think this is a very interesting album, but I don't know if Lanly is interested, so let's leave it to our studio?"
It was not Abraham or George, but the man sitting in the innermost part of the sand, the man who hadn't spoken from beginning to end and was almost ignored.
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George Slander was a little worried.Not because the recording results are not good, on the contrary, but because the recording results are too good. Lan Li has completed the recording of sixteen songs, each of which is wonderful and makes people love it and can't give up. In George's view, "Don Quixote" is very likely to surpass Nora Jones' debut album "Fly away." ", became the most outstanding album in the 21st century.But such an album means that there is no market.Back then, after Nora Jones completed the recording of "Flying Away", he was full of expectations, but almost no company was willing to take over this hot potato, and almost no one was optimistic about the sales prospects of this album. After going around for nearly a year, it was finally listed by two independent record companies jointly.However, the market sales of "Flying Far Away" are horrible, and they are only spread among senior professional music lovers, which also complied with the speculation of previous industry insiders.Later, the Grammys not only awarded Nora eight trophies and tied Michael Jackson's single-term winning record, but also rounded up four comprehensive awards and swept the army.Originally, "Fly away" was the lowest-selling album among the nominees for the Grammy's four comprehensive awards; but after the awards ceremony ended, Grammy Effect, in just one week, doubled the album's cumulative sales. Times-in other words, the albums sold in a week are equal to the sales in the past ten months.After that, after the precipitation of time, "Flying Away" has gradually become one of the best albums in the United States since the 21st century, with a total sales volume of over 8 million, and it is also one of the highest-selling albums.It was 2oo2, and it was only a few years since the last boom of the music market in the 1990s. It was so difficult even then, not to mention it is now in 2o11. Not every album can replicate the miracle of "going far away", and not every excellent album can be recognized by Grammys.High music and low numbers are a big problem in any era, especially in the Internet era when fast food culture is popular. The excellence of "Don Quixote" is also a fatal shackle.Although cruel, ridiculous, and absurd, this is the truth. The best sellers are not necessarily the best; and the best sellers are not necessarily the best sellers. The market is changing, becoming more and more entertaining, more popular, and more simple and rude.In the past period of time, George has been proactively contacting major record companies, including the five major record companies and independent record companies. He has contacted 17 record companies and expanded his network to the extreme. But the harvest was very little.Even the small British record companies that dare to produce pioneering music and experimental music need to think again. After all, their channels are effective and cost recovery is naturally more difficult. Compared to albums produced in the United States, they are more willing to support local artists from underground music.George was dismissive of the box office boom of "Degree and Excitement/Emotion 5", but his brain turned quickly, hoping to seize this good opportunity to find a suitable partner for "Don Quixote." The result is still not satisfactory. In the final analysis, Lanli still has an unstable foundation. Now it is prosperous and lively. In fact, it is a bubble.Abraham-grey was George's first contact and his last hope.Abraham worked for Atlantic Records. He was an album producer and then gradually transformed into a production director. Now he is in charge of the recording department. He is the head of the overall style and tone of the Atlantic Records.Speaking of Atlantic Records, I am afraid that everyone in the industry knows that it is this company that promotes the rise of rhythm and blues; it is the same company that signed Aretha-Franklin aretha-Frank1in, which not only created After winning the greatest soul music in the American music market, and bringing soul music to the golden age; it was this company that signed Led-Zeppe1in, which is considered an important cornerstone of the rock age.Although Atlantic Records was acquired by Warner Records, Warner still maintained their independent creativity. Compared with other record companies, Atlantic Records, as a top record company, has always maintained a high degree of enthusiasm for independent music and artistic creation, which is really valuable. In the 21st century, Bruno-mars is an artist created by Atlantic Records. Of course, there is also Ed Sheeran, whom George introduced before.Before Ed, Abraham completed the signing neatly and neatly. Next week, Ed's single will be released in the UK. Atlantic Records still hopes to see the market's reaction first, and then decide on the release time of the album.Ed's style combines pop, folk, soul, hip-hop and other different styles. It is not considered the mainstream style of the current market, but the overall style is more in line with the tastes of contemporary young people, and the market prospects are relatively clear; but Lanli's This album is skewed and unique. Its unique style can almost be said to be perfect to avoid all the key factors of market popularity, and it is dedicated to the pursuit of breakthroughs in music and art.This is even more capricious than "going far and flying". In the entire 14 songs of the album that year, Nora only participated in the production of three of them. The artistic tone of the album was controlled by Jessie-Harris and several other producers. But "Don Quixote" was almost done by Lan Li alone in all artistic creations.For such an album, anyone will squeeze a sweat in their palms. Under the current market environment, it is almost a definite project. Even a top superstar bonus like "Johnny Depp" doesn't necessarily work, let alone a small character like Renly Hall?Abraham is no exception. He can sign Ed Sheeran, but he can't sign Renly Hall, even if it's just a "Don Quixote."When George approached him before, he mentioned the two songs "Cleopatra" and "Ophelia", and then mentioned the album along the way. Abraham conducted market research and research, repeatedly After listening to the three singles currently released by Lan Li, he still lacks the courage to make a final decision.After listening to it in the recording studio today, on the one hand, I was even more lamented, lamenting that Lan Li's understanding and interpretation of music is a kind of talent, a talent that others dream of; on the other hand, it is more embarrassing. Abraham is more Everyone knows more clearly that such an album is bound to be difficult in the market, and over the years, Grammys have gradually begun to compromise with the market, and it is difficult to find the courage of "going far and high" as an award ten years ago. This road has also been compromised. It's blocked.Apart from sighing and sighing, Abraham said that he was a self-willed young man, and he could only reluctantly refuse. Deep down, he regretted more than anyone else. He also understood George's ambitions and ideals. The more so, the more regrettable, but the more determined the rejection. Because this is a dream that is destined to be unfulfilled.Although the reality is cruel, it cannot be denied."It's not difficult to make a commercial album; but it's not easy to make an art album. Commercial albums can be made by everyone, but art albums are not." There was a voice in the ears, and Abraham and George both raised their heads. , Followed the voice and looked over, and then the two exchanged a glance. Abraham noticed the confusion in George's eyes, and obviously did not understand what was going on.Roy felt the sight of the two people, stabilized himself a bit, sorted out the thoughts in his mind, and then continued, "Indeed, in the current market environment, making an art album is like making an art movie. Similarly, this is destined to lose money. For businessmen, no one is willing to lose money, and no one knows that they will do it at a loss; but for artists, they cannot give up their pursuit of art.""The reason is very simple. If everyone does not make art, then no one will continue to do it in the future; if there is no artistic pursuit and perseverance, then all movies in the future may become'Transformers', and all music will be They have become electronic drums. Roy's words are fast-paced, but his thoughts are very clear, like a machine gun, fast and accurate, and a flood of information. It's not that'Transformers' is bad, nor is it that electronic dance music. Not good~www.novelhall.com~ In fact, I like Transformers very much and I am looking forward to its release next week. But when the entire market is full of such works, it will be a disaster.""What we need to encourage is not art creation that goes more and more biased and more dangerous, nor is it art research that abandons commercial considerations, but a market that is full of flowers. Then, everyone is doing commercial albums, and who will do the art albums. What? Those record labels that really have a long-term vision and have real artistic value."Having said that, Roy didn't go on, his eyes fell on Abraham, and the subtext was: Yes, it's you, it's your record company.Abraham was stunned. Roy had a lot of crackling speeches. He really didn't pick up the words for a while, and finally waited for the gap, and his smile couldn't help but rise.Everyone understands the truth, but the reality does not work like this. Atlantic Records can take risks, but not gamble. Ed Sheeran is an adventure, and Renly Hall is a gamble. Everyone is pursuing the balance between art and commerce, but not everyone has such confidence, such capital, such courage, and such ability to achieve it. Even Oscars and Grammys can't do it, let alone Is it Atlantic Records?Abraham opened his mouth, organized the language, and was ready to discuss and discuss with Roy: He didn't want to, but couldn't.But before he had time to speak, someone next interjected again, "I think this is a very interesting album, but I don't know if Lanly is interested, so let's leave it to our studio?"It was not Abraham or George, but the man sitting in the innermost part of the sand, the man who hadn't spoken from beginning to end and was almost ignored.Please remember the domain name of this book's first publication:. Three heads mobile version read the URL:
