Chapter 400 400 Music Manager

The performance is over. The five members of the Glory to the Dead band are exhausted. In fact, the performance time today is only one hour, which is more than half an hour shorter than usual, but the level of performance investment is completely different. The most perfect performance with tacit understanding. All five people put all their energy into the performance, and each musical note contains their full concentration, which is the most beautiful melody.

Although mentally exhausted to the point that it is very difficult to lift a finger, the mental satisfaction is unprecedented. This duel is a new experience for everyone, for the audience, and even more so for the band. However, after the performance, Radiohead left the scene under the protection of his manager, and Glory to the death could only cheer up, dragging his tired body to pack his instruments by himself.

Radiohead is now a band that has released an album, and EMI's willingness to bring them to the U.S. for tour shows that they pay enough attention to them. Today, Radiohead came to Beale Street Square for a performance. Originally, he wanted to promote the tour, but he unexpectedly encountered Glory to Death. Although the two sides never had a direct dialogue from beginning to end, this air-to-air duel was won. Unexpected effects, which made EMI records simply happy.

So, when EMI left with Radiohead, they also sent staff over to ask if Glory to Death needed help, but Neil politely declined.

Looking at the plaza where the audience was gradually leaving, the plaza that was still crowded just now returned to its quietness when it first came. In fact, the plaza was still full of people at this time, and the sounds of passers-by were mixed with the various music on Beale Street. It was very noisy, but with the explosive and noisy reaction just now, it formed a strong contrast, which also made the square seem a little too quiet, making people feel lonely.

Savoring the happiness and beauty of the applause just now, Neil could not help but sigh, "They are really an excellent band!"

"We are also a good band!" Pedro said confidently, which made several other people laugh, but Fukukin thought about it seriously, and then nodded affirmatively, "Today You did really well." This must have made Pedro proud immediately.

But after thinking about it carefully, I found that there is something in Fukkin's words, which is obviously implying that the reason why the band is not good at ordinary times is because Pedro is holding back. Today, after Pedro's performance reaches the standard, the band will be different.

Hugo and Neil reacted at once, looking at the calm expression of Fu Jin, and Pedro who did not react at all, they both snickered. Pedro looked at Hugo and Neil sitting on the ground. He didn't know why. He thought they were also affirming their performance. Lie directly on the ground.

As for Fu Jin, who was the culprit, he still stood by the side with a calm expression, as if everything had happened.

"Hey, young people, today's performance is really good." A lazy and hoarse voice came from below the stage, which was particularly abrupt in the relatively quiet square.

The five friends of glory to death all turned their heads and looked at the source of the sound. Below the stage sat a middle-aged man in a short-sleeved shirt. He was holding a cup of coffee in his left hand and a cigarette in his right hand. Leaning on the back of the chair leisurely, his hair was undressed, slightly messy, and his shirt was a little wrinkled. Although it didn't look decadent, it wasn't neat enough either. The overall image looked like an insurance salesman who didn't work well. , but since he can have the leisurely time to drink coffee, it means that at least he has achieved success before, but the recent situation is not good.

Facing the gazes of the five young people, he did not panic, but showed enough composure, he sat up straight with the coffee, then leaned forward slightly, "I enjoyed your performance just now, and I talked to you again. The loyal fans chatted and felt that you are a band with great potential." After the middle-aged man said this, he pointed to the three Liam who were sitting not far away, but he only looked back. When the five young people looked like they didn't care, he seemed to have just woken up at this moment, stood up and said, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself, I haven't done this job for too long, obviously I'm a little unfamiliar. "

The middle-aged man took out the crumpled business card from his pocket, walked to the front of the stage, and handed it to Hugo and the others, but after only four were distributed, he found that he had no more in his hand, and only the lucky man standing at the back remained. Jin didn't get the business card by himself, and the middle-aged man smiled awkwardly at Fu Jin, "I haven't used it for a while, obviously I haven't noticed that the pocket is empty, sorry." Fu Jin raised his right hand slightly, indicating It's ok.

"Hello, I'm music manager Henry Bloom." Henry tugged at his wrinkled shirt, trying to make himself look decent, but he didn't get too caught up in this detail, Apparently he didn't mind too much about the dress, "Your performance this afternoon is really admirable. It's been a long time since there has been such a lively scene here on Beale Street. When I recall the surging crowd just now, my blood boils. I originally I thought you guys were a brand new band that just came out, but then I looked up and found out that wasn't the case."

Henry was eloquent there, but Hugo was carefully reading the business card in his hand, which indeed read "Agent: Henry Bloom", and to Hugo's surprise, this business card was actually a design style he was familiar with. It is a unified business card design of an international innovation company. As expected, the red logo of "ICM" can be seen in the upper left corner of the business card. Henry and Joseph are the agent of the same company, but he didn't recognize Hugo - although Hugo doesn't think he is a superstar, but the agent of the same agency, and recently "Sleepless in Seattle" is running. It's so unusual that Henry doesn't know himself in a hot release. Could it be that Henry is a liar?

Henry naturally didn't know Hugo's inner guess, and he was still talking about Alfonso and Pedro attentively - neither Neil nor Fokine were the type of chats that were willing to take the initiative to respond, "You guys are on the way. It's not easy to come here and create a lot of miracles, starting from Los Angeles and all the way to Memphis on my own strength, attracting so much attention."

Although Henry didn't say it in detail, the admiration in his heart was clearly shown through his eyes and tone.

The band Glory to Death was in the limelight this afternoon. Radiohead, a rookie band, can be regarded as a hot topic recently. A song "Reptile" has caused a lot of repercussions among the audience. EMI Records and their agent in the United States The brokerage companies did their best to support this band, and Glory To Death did not lose in the head-to-head confrontation with Radiohead. At the same time, it showed a novel, unique and individual performance style. This refreshing style instantly It became a hot topic.

Memphis has always been a city with infinite tolerance for nascent music. Whether Radiohead or the glory of death, they may not be so well loved by audiences in other cities, but it is different in Memphis.

Before the performance was over, many audience members were already inquiring about the band Glory to Death, and Liam, Eli, Samora, three loyal fans who followed along the way, as well as their acquaintances through their relationship. Loyal music lovers have begun to spread the story of glory to death in the audience, which is amazing.

Starting from San Francisco, they have performed all the way to Memphis. They have experienced the dilemma of only one audience, and they have also experienced occasions when the audience did not buy it, but they have persevered and proved their strength on Beale Street in Memphis. The head-to-head confrontation with Radiohead resonated with countless audiences. This musical dream road is so bumpy, but every step is so firm.

"You are actually willing to exercise yourself through street performances in various cities, to accumulate enough experience and increase your strength in countless performances. This is really rare. This is a great way for the current tour mode of rock bands. Shock." Henry said in amazement, but he always spoke with some seriousness, as if he was joking, and with his slightly sloppy dress, it was not very convincing.

"When I listened to those fans talking about this story, I still couldn't believe it, but thinking about your performance just now, you can't believe it. I think, if you look back to other cities to find your footprints, then It would definitely be a magical thing." Henry tried his best to show his enthusiasm, but he was lazy and unconvincing, and when he first saw glory to death, he was also leisurely. Drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes, he was not motivated at all, so he didn't say this to others, even Pedro squinted slightly and looked up and down at Henry.

"So, what are you looking for from us?" Neil, as the captain, was the first to ask. Although Henry mentioned obvious words like "You guys have great potential" just now at the beginning, but now Henry doesn't look like a serious agent, so Neil cautiously asked again.

"I am a manager, a professional music manager." Henry briefly introduced, "I want to see if you are willing to become real record singers, as long as you are willing to sign with me, I can find a record company for you, To put out an album for you and put you on a real stage."

Henry's words are quite straightforward, but they are not very convincing. Although they have never met a music manager, Henry does not look like a professional, and there is Hugo in their band, so the four The members immediately turned their attention to Hugo.

Hugo also knew that this time should be the time to stand up by himself. He looked down at the business card and said, "Sorry, we are not interested at the moment."