Chapter 1118: 1118
The contract between EMI Records and Glory to the Dead seems to be lively and buzzing to the outside world, and in one fell swoop, both parties have dominated the headlines of major news and entertainment pages.
But in fact, both sides have their own abacus.
Although EMI finally compromised, it was obviously impossible for them to really let Glory do whatever they wanted. The contract stated in black and white that the band only had the right to veto issues related to "album production" - to veto the record company's refusal to do so. Appropriate proposal, in addition to this, EMI still takes the initiative. Within the scope of album production, EMI is also happy to give more initiative to Glory to Death. After all, new metal rock is still a new thing, and there are only a handful of experienced producers.
For Glory to Death, they also compromised, because EMI did not give the band absolute freedom to the maximum extent after all - of course, they and Henry both knew that this was impossible. But neither Henry nor the band will give up easily. The so-called "album production" veto power, what are the affairs related to album production? Is it just album recording, album positioning, etc.? Of course, not only the release time of the album, the promotion strategy of the album, etc. can also be considered within this range. Therefore, the band is bound to be able to gain more initiative - at least there will not be a situation where "Bathing the Morning Light" has been urged to release.
In fact, this is a case where each other has different opinions on the definition of words, which often occurs within the scope of the law. If it is going to court, who is right and who is wrong will naturally have a different opinion. But this matter does not need to go to court, it just allows each other to gain more advantages when the issue is in dispute, so that the other side can compromise.
From this point of view, in fact, Glory to Death still has a slight advantage. Henry secured a contract for the band that far exceeded expectations.
However, EMI did not "lost money", not to mention what the future holds. Within three days after the announcement of the blockbuster news, the sales of "Almost Famous" and "Bathing in the Morning Light" have skyrocketed again, and the former has returned to The top 20 on the Billboard album chart, and the latter has risen to a high of No. 4 in one fell swoop, which shows the hot effect of this news - of course, the follow-up effect of the Grammys also contributed.
As one of the top five record companies in the world, EMI is naturally unable to suffer losses. Their abacus is very subtle, and they maximize the impact of the new contract with the help of Grammys; Dongfeng, to further maximize its own interests: EMI Records officially released the third single "Wonderwall" of "Bathing the Morning Light" on March 9!
EMI began discussing the third single of "Bath in the Morning Light" as early as the end of January, and the original candidates were "Apologize" and "Time. Of. Your. Life". The former was originally the planned second single, but due to timing issues, it was replaced by "Shape. Of. Your. Heart"; the latter was because the whole song had a positive temperament, very In line with the atmosphere of winter to spring.
However, the situation changed again. Glory to Death confirmed that he was about to attend the Grammys. Due to the atmosphere of the Grammys, "Apology" was excluded from the performance repertoire, "One. Step. Closer" He was shortlisted for "The Wall" - about the inside story of Glory to Death, Henry did not reveal any wind to EMI, so EMI naturally did not stand up to stop it.
So EMI records the target between "one step closer" and "the wall".
As we all know, after the Grammy Awards, there will be a new boom in the music market, with Grammy nominations-especially singers who can win trophies, their works will always get extra attention, Both albums and singles will usher in a surge.
One of the most famous representative cases is Norah Jones (Norah. Jones), who won eight trophies after the 45th Grammy in 2002. Although the best production award of the year was awarded by her song She won but did not belong to her, so she had only seven individual awards, which did not equal Michael Jackson's record. Her album "Come. Away. With. Me" had a huge increase in sales, and it was enough within a week. That's a 300 percent increase, and it's a new record for the biggest increase in album sales since the Grammys.
After the Grammys, the sales of "Almost Famous" and "Bathing in the Morning Light" both ushered in an explosion, and EMI Records also played the same abacus. They hope to take advantage of this powerful momentum to launch the "Bathing in the Morning Light". The third single. However, EMI itself did not expect that the reputation of Glory to Death actually doubled after the Grammys in one fell swoop. Dead hot.
The follow-up effect is naturally exceptional.
Glory to Death's performance on the night of the Grammys became the first focus of the hot topic list, with the brutal and direct "shut up" of "One Step Closer" in the front, and the disdainful and mocking "Youth Mind" in the back. Rejected," was an incessant discussion about how Dying of Glory was a shame for the Grammys—even though Michael Green did a good job of covering up the Grammys' embarrassment, but for true rock fans, those whitewashing Taiping's official statement is useless.
Surprisingly, compared to "One Step Closer", compared to the "Junior Mind" version of the Glory to Death version, "The Wall", which seems to be less direct, less exciting and less rocky, has attracted more attention, and it has become a direct center of the topic.
The professional music critic of "Rotation", David Marchese, analyzed the song so much, "The song 'The Wall' has a strong British style, and the sobbing melody is filled with the likeness of March. The drizzle of sadness and sadness, and the lyrics like poetry are filled with the confusion and casualness of youth, which almost hit the soft underbelly of every listener, awakening the dazed deep in memory and awakening the inner struggle. .
This is like the touching song 'Don't. Look. Back. In. Anger', which hits the softness of everyone's heart with ease, and everyone There is a song in my heart that belongs to my own 'Lost Wall'.
Compared with "Don't be upset about the past", the poet-like free and easy and melancholy, the youth-like uncertainty and helplessness of "Lost Wall" is more profound and more real. Almost everyone has their own confusion deep in their hearts, and differences in age, gender, occupation, race, etc. cannot block this inner response. Therefore, the "Lost Wall" can resonate more widely.
More importantly, Lancaster's interpretation of this song is a classic, but there is a touch of warmth in his casual and uninhibited voice, just like a ray of sunshine breaking through the haze, guiding everyone. Go in a hopeful direction. For listeners, Lancaster's singing is their inner wall.
On this wall of mystery, there is one's own expectations, one's own future, and one's own stubbornness. "
As David's music critics have received, the styles of "Lost Wall" and "Don't be sorry for the past" are in the same line, and in terms of the strength and depth of breaking down the inner defense line, "Lost Wall" is even better. The mysterious wall is a metaphor, which will reflect different appearances and shapes on different audiences, thus awakening resonance.
Hugo's performance of "The Wall" on the Grammy stage tells the story of a rock band's mental journey. Almost every rock band has gone through such a process: being moved by a certain band's music, and then reluctant to turn back. Dedicated to rock and roll, formed his own band, rehearsed day and night, worked hard to learn and create, and looked forward to becoming a rock star, but the hardships on the road of indie rock often made countless people doubt themselves, and the uncertain future made people feel at a loss. Many people choose After giving up, many people stubbornly chose to stay.
Among the Grammys' version of "The Wall", Nirvana is the wall that guides the rock and roll forces after the 1990s. Especially when "The Wall" followed the uninhibited "Youth Mind", which resonated with countless rock fans.
That's why many Nirvana fans were willing to support Glory to Death after the Grammys ended; it's also the reason why Glory to Death has reversed the stereotype of the band in the hearts of many veteran professional rock fans.
What is even more rare is that the song "Lost in the Wall" is so catchy, with its beautiful and moving melody and beautiful and romantic lyrics, the audience can't help humming along. On the Grammy night, countless audiences joined the live chorus, which shows the charm of "Lost Wall".
As a result, "The Wall" with the melancholy British temperament, broke into the American rock circle strongly.
On March 9th, "The Wall" was officially released!
Different from the past, this time, "The Wall of Fans" has actually received the full support of the professional rock fan circle, which is really a rare sight.
The band has been controversial in professional rock fandom since its official release in late 1993, and that controversy continues to this day, even with "Beautiful. Day" being a hit and a hit. 's single has never been recognized by this circle - many people just support this song silently, but they are reluctant to admit it, and on the surface they still disdain the glory to the death.
But this time, the situation is different. Some Nirvana fans, most of Pearl Jam and Sound Garden fans have actively expressed their support for "The Wall", and many old-fashioned and stubborn professional rock fans also recognized "The Wall" ", though they insisted, "It's just the song 'The Wall,' just this song, not the other songs, not the damned band of Glory to Death".
Even so, "Lost Wall" still ushered in a rare situation. It seems that all the conditions are building momentum for "Lost Wall", so this single also ushered in an unprecedented outbreak!