Chapter 1529 Chapter 1529

Roger suddenly felt that someone was slapping his arm, he opened his eyes impatiently, and couldn't help but wanted to reprimand him because the other party disturbed his enjoyment. But when he opened his eyes, he found that it was Henry who slapped his arm, and Neil and Hugo, who were standing beside him, also looked at him with inquiring eyes, which made Roger realize his gaffe.

Roger took down the headset reluctantly, the melody that echoed in his mind still did not dissipate, as if imprinted in the depths of his soul, Hugo's majestic and surging roar still echoed above the eardrum , "Sail! Sailing! Sailing!"

It's hard to imagine that the power of just one word makes the whole person tremble.

Facing Henry's lazy, inquiring eyes, Roger didn't dare to look directly. He had dealt with Henry many times, and he knew clearly that Henry was not a good opponent, so Roger looked away, He looked at Hugo and Neil, and finally met Hugo's.

Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of excitement and curiosity, "So, how do you feel? You have listened to it so many times, but you still have no comments at all, which makes me a little nervous." Hugo's words made me stand aside. Henry chuckled softly.

Roger heard Henry's slight voice, looked at Henry with contempt from the corner of his eyes, and finally said, "Uh, Hugo, what you're thinking is really..." Only then did Roger realize that he hadn't spoken for too long, and his voice It was a little hoarse, and it was so itchy that he couldn't help coughing twice, "It's too bold."

Roger did not give a positive comment, but this should not be surprising, because Roger is not Henry, he is the senior leader of EMI's North American distribution, and what he needs to consider is not musicality, but commerciality.

"You should know that it is very difficult for the market to accept this kind of experimental album." Roger's words were also a little obscure, because his blood was still boiling, but he could only force himself to pour cold water on his scalp.

Hugo was not surprised at all, he said with a smile, "It's like new metal?" This made Roger unable to stop talking.

The reason why Glory to Death was able to sign with EMI Records at the beginning was because their new metal music had unrepentant persistence and determination. Roger just took a fancy to the spirit of Glory to Death, so he chose to sign the contract. Facts have also proved that Roger's decision is wise.

But now that EMI has a firm foothold in North America, Roger, like all high-ranking players, has begun to be conservative. "Since this approach has been successful, why should we change it?" This is a common problem for almost every high-ranking person in every industry, from Hollywood to the music industry, including all aspects of society. So, when Apple came out later, Steve Jobs (Steve. Jobs) was so successful because he dared to try options that others dare not.

Roger believes that Glory to Death has achieved success according to the previous model. If it is rashly changed - and it is the most crucial third album, the risk is too great, and it is also a consequence that EMI and Roger are unwilling to bear.

Hugo's sarcastic question made Roger a little embarrassed.

In fact, Roger is now at the stage of the battle between reason and emotion. From an emotional point of view, he was moved by the music of glory to death. The surging enthusiasm almost made him fall in love, and he could not explain what it was like. , he didn't know why this seemingly doomed approach was able to awaken his resonance, but he liked it so much, and he was fascinated.

But intellectually, Roger knew that he couldn't be swayed by personal emotions. Hugo's attempt was too bold and too radical to be accepted in today's market. Of course, if it succeeds, it starts a whole new history; but what about failure? The brand name of Honor to Death will be completely smashed on the third album. This consequence is something that EMI Records, which has just signed a heavyweight contract with Honor to Death, is unwilling to bear it. And Roger's sanity knew that the odds of failure far outweighed the odds of success.

Roger suppressed the struggle in his heart and looked at Hugo with a business-like expression, "This is different from new metal, new metal is a development that conforms to the trend, and there is necessity in accident, I know you guys Music can be successful, and I also believe that new metal can occupy a place in the market like grunge.” It’s just that he didn’t expect that new metal rock would be so brilliant, “But this thing is different, you should know clearly , the sound quality is almost irreversible, no one buys an album full of noise, it's a crime to spend money. Sorry Hugo, we're a for-profit company, not a charitable enterprise, and it's recorded this way album, we can't release it."

"Buy money to suffer." Hugo just repeated this sentence and chuckled. Although he expected Roger's objection, he still found it ironic, especially Roger's reaction just now had actually revealed his personal identity. mood. That's the tragedy of the big record companies.

At this time, Henry, who had been lazy, sneered, which made Roger frown and glared at Henry, because Henry's ridicule had affected his dignity, but seeing the ridicule in Henry's eyes, Roger was still a little guilty. .

"I can't publish it, or I don't want to publish it." Henry was still lazy, but his words became sharp. At this time, Henry had truly understood the intention of glory to death. Henry knew that Hugo was right. The reason why he likes Glory to Death is also the reason why he has always only signed with Glory to Death group of artists-although since Glory to Death has achieved great success, many artists want to be transferred to him, but they are all rejected by Henry Refused.

"Roger, we're all sensible people, and I don't see EMI playing any role in that," Henry said simply and neatly. "If Dead of Glory finished recording this album, let me see what the cost would be. How much, oh god, it's zero, because the band did all the production itself, and EMI didn't need to pay any money at all, and didn't need your help; and then... the way of sales, of course, if it went your way, It is bound to need to share the account with the business, but if we go to the chain store to arrange the shelves, I think, with the appeal of Hugo and Glory to Death, it is not difficult to find one or two chain stores; as for publicity, Well, if I'm not mistaken, the promotion costs for Glory to Death have always been low, because we have a busy Hugo, and he can't participate in much promotion, so Glory to Death albums have always been driven by word of mouth. …”

"So, I'm thinking..." Henry still held his chin and started to think seriously, "Why should we let EMI record this album? Yes, we just completed the contract last February, three years. Two albums in time, right, but we don't have a set release date, do we? So, maybe, we can take this album as an experimental indie first, give it to an independent label, and release it on Record other albums to fulfill the contract."

Henry's words made Roger's heart skip a beat, because Henry's words were all right, damn right, "Henry, you know it's impossible, during the contract period, the album to die for glory is not allowed to be released by other companies. , it's not practical."

"Yes, I forgot about this, then, let's do this, we will only release the part of this album with EMI Records, if you don't want to..." Henry looked at Hugo and Neil, "I said we started How about the second tour of Glory to the Dead? This experimental album was given to fans as a bonus with tickets during the tour."

Hugo and Neil looked at each other, their eyes glowing with excitement. For them, the significance of this album is not to make money, but that it is an album that truly belongs to Glory to Death, and what it condenses is the meaning of Glory to Death. Therefore, the method Henry said is completely feasible!

Roger was completely stunned at this time. If it were any other time, standing in front of Henry, Roger would have a way to turn the tide of the battle, and he would not lose the wind at all, because Glory to Death and EMI Records are bound by a contract, black and white, Even in court, EMI is a winner. But now Roger is also speechless, not only because Henry's method is really feasible, but also because deep down in his heart, he wants to nod in agreement.

The battle between reason and emotion has never been an easy victory or defeat, and no one can make judgments lightly.

Looking down at the headset in his hand, the melody in Roger's mind was still reverberating, "Sail! Sailing! Sailing!" The majestic aura pervaded the sky in Hugo's performance, that kind of moving Let old foxes like Roger be moved, this is the real charm of music.

Suddenly Roger came to understand that the reason why the melody just now was moving was because Glory to the Dead showed the most essential things in music, and touched the softest and most beautiful part of the heart.

Roger's mouth couldn't help revealing a bitter smile, "Henry, an excellent choice." This thoughtless remark made Henry slightly raise his eyebrows, and a shallow smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Although it was not obvious, it leaked. Henry's delight.

Roger is not talking about Henry's threat just now, but that Henry dragged him from the office to Route 50, maybe from the beginning, this was a trap, allowing Roger to really experience the bumpy feeling of walking on the road to the death of glory , and then let Roger hear the music to death with his own ears before negotiating the terms. When Roger realized that, he was already in the trap, and in a passive situation, it was very difficult for Roger to take the initiative again.

Of course, the premise of all this is that the music to the death of glory is good enough and moving enough.

Thinking of this, Roger couldn't help but glance at Henry. He wasn't sure whether Henry had heard the master tape of Glory to Death long ago, so he was confident; or whether Henry had such trust in Glory to Death itself. if the latter one……

Roger sighed deeply, he knew he couldn't refuse, because he was a businessman, but first of all he was a person, a person who deeply loved music. Perhaps, this war of reason and emotion has already been doomed.