422 Chapter 422
Instead of giving Alfonso an immediate response, Hugo thought for a moment, "Neal, I think you've misplaced the focus. Now we're thinking about managers, not labels."
Hugo's words made both Neil and Alfonso react, "From the point of view of the record company, EMI is already the most suitable for our style among the major record companies, and they also have many independent records. Knowing that we'll end up signing in that record department."
There are pros and cons to indie labels and major labels, but when it comes to choosing among the five major labels, EMI is indeed the most suitable to die for glory.
"However, I think that since Henry was able to consider EMI for us, whether we can sign a contract with EMI or not, this shows that Henry has indeed considered it from our perspective as an agent." Hugo still expressed his concern for this. The most important point is, "It doesn't matter whether you sign with a large record company or cooperate with an independent record company. In fact, the manager is willing to stand on our side and strive for more freedom for us. This is the most important thing."
When they were in Memphis before, the most important reason why the band rejected Henry was that they were worried that the band’s style was restricted by the record company. They didn’t want to be tied down by the big record company, so the role of the manager in the communication between the band and the company was very important. Looking at it now, first of all, EMI has an advantage, and Henry said the most important content of the band's heart, which naturally shakes the band members' minds to the greatest extent.
In addition, part of the reason for the band's rejection of Henry was because the band was established for too short a time, its strength was immature, and the road tour was not over, so there was no need to rush it for a while. But now the band's strength has been greatly improved, and the members of the band agree that the road tour should be completed as planned, which is also an internal consensus.
After such a comprehensive consideration, the obstacles to the signing of Glory to Death and Henry Bloom have indeed been swept away. Looking at the expressions of the band members, Hugo knew that Henry was really well prepared, quickly and accurately grasped the most important part of the band members' hearts and succeeded in one fell swoop.
Of course, it can also be seen from this that firstly, Henry has enough sincerity to visit the cottage; secondly, he really has a deep understanding of the band, and it takes so much effort to sign a new band in the future, and the sincerity is obvious.
Hugo undeniably, including himself, was also led by Henry's nose, because this is what the band really thinks.
"However, he asked to sign a contract for ten years..." Neil still maintained his rationality and said hesitantly that he didn't know much about the system of broker contracts in the circle, and he could only ask Hugo for help in this regard.
Hugo pouted, "I signed a two-year contract with Joe."
In fact, most of the contracts between brokers and artists in the circle are made by the artist. Because the broker is an intermediary hired by the artist, the initiative to terminate the contract is in the hands of the artist. Of course, a big-name agent like Lang actually has the ability to cancel the contract, but the agent will not do this, because the artist is in his hands, he will arrange it if he has a job, and he will put it aside if there is no job. There is no need for him to pay the living expenses of the artist.
During the rookie period, for example, when Carl just signed Charlize, Charlize took an acting class to prepare for becoming an actor, even including finding a living apartment. The agency would give some help in this regard, which is why newcomers like to sign large-scale agents. Because of the company, although they have a high commission, the service is also in place.
Therefore, for a request like Henry's contract for ten years, the liquidated damages are ten times, and the agent has the initiative to terminate the contract, which is impossible. Among the three conditions, the third is absolutely impossible, the initiative to terminate the contract is always in the hands of the artist; the first condition is too long and must be renegotiated; as for the second condition, although it is terrifying , but there are precedents.
The most important thing is, what can be seen from Henry's request, Hugo's previous conjecture has been confirmed, if Henry really cooperated with Maria Kelly, then Maria abandoned Henry and let all Henry's efforts go to waste. . Therefore, Henry has been extremely decadent for more than a year. This time he took a fancy to glory and took so long to investigate, confirming that the band is not the type of white-eyed wolf. On the contrary, the band is a very principled type of love and righteousness. But even so, Henry put forward such harsh requirements in order to avoid the band being dazzled by the colorful fans of the entertainment industry in the future. Once bitten by a snake for ten years, I am afraid of the rope, which is probably what it means.
Hugo looked at the look of anticipation in the hesitation of his teammates, and he said, "The most important thing, you forgot, we haven't verified Henry's identity, let me make a phone call." This time, there is no more hesitation, Henry has shown all his cards, and the next step is the order of Glory to Death to respond.
Hugo stood up and went to the guitar case to look for the phone. He noticed that Alfonso's eyes moved with him. Obviously, Alfonso was worried about the call between Hugo and Joseph. Hugo looked at his mobile phone, hesitated, and finally dialed Joseph's office number, but to Hugo's disappointment, it was Anna who answered the phone. Ana said Joseph and Nicolas Cage went to Columbia Pictures to talk about the project.
After hanging up the phone, Hugo didn't call Joseph's cell phone number, but made a call to Carl's landline. Hugo didn't say anything, and asked directly, "Carl, who is your film department and music department? Wasn't there any contact?"
"Yes, the music department has nothing to do with us, and we probably don't know each other when we meet each other." Carl gave a positive answer, "These are two independent departments, and it is difficult for us to have an intersection. But an agent like Rick's level People have something to do with the music department. Sometimes the theme song and soundtrack of the movie need to be packaged, so he will communicate with the music department. But generally speaking, managers like Joe and I have no singers under them. ."
Carl's answer was very detailed and also confirmed Henry's statement, "Then can you help me find a music manager called Henry Bloom? You know, I was on tour with the band, and he found us and expressed his hope Signed. But he didn't recognize me, so we were always worried that something was wrong." Hugo briefly explained the situation.
"Henry Bloom? The name sounds familiar..." Carl said, then stood up from his chair at the same time, and walked to the desk with a computer next to it. Although the office computer equipment is still relatively rare, and there is no Internet, but people have started to use computers for work, and can simply look up some information in the computer database, "You wait, I'm looking up now."
Carl typed his name on the computer screen, then hit enter, and soon the messages appeared line by line, "Oh, Henry Bloom! Yes, he's our company's agent, and I'll just say Why is this name so familiar, he is Mariah Carey's agent." Maria has been popular in the United States in the past two years, and everyone knows it. The reason why Henry doesn't know Hugo is actually because Hugo has been in the past half a year. Only when the salted fish turned around, he has been away from the film circle in Memphis, so he didn't know each other, "Yes, after Maria released two albums with great success, the third album is still in the process of filing, and she turned against Henry, she directly took Henry Fired, and then signed with another agent of the company, that was very unpleasant, don't you remember? Lang was involved at that time..."
When Carl said the latter, his voice automatically weakened, but Hugo was not at all because Carl mentioned his cooperation with Lang, "I know, so it seems that this should be the real Henry." Although it still needs to be Further verification, but a series of recent Henry's performance has proved the authenticity of the matter.
"So, your band is ready to sign?" Carl straightened up again and returned to his desk.
"We still need to discuss, and Henry wants to sign for ten years, you know this is impossible." After getting the confirmation, Hugo also relaxed and simply chatted with Karl.
Carl was immediately stunned, obviously frightened by the "ten years", "This is not an overlord contract, of course it is impossible. I think Henry should be sad because of Maria, Maria was completely drawn up by Henry, but they After the hardest years, when Maria succeeded in her career, she kicked Henry aside..."
Although Karl was talking about Maria and Henry, the recent situation of Joseph appeared in his mind as he spoke, and he was suddenly embarrassed again, not knowing whether he should continue talking. "So... have you and Joe been in touch recently? I heard that he has recently started reading the script again. It seems that he is planning to choose a good work for you."
Hugo shrugged, "I called him just now, and Anna picked it up, saying that he and Cage went to Columbia Pictures together." Columbia Pictures again.
Carl didn't know how to answer this sentence, and he could only change the subject, "If he knew that your band could sign, he would definitely be very happy."
"I have to go first, my teammates are still waiting for me." Hugo twitched the corners of his mouth and said nothing. After expressing his thanks to Karl, he hung up the phone.
Carl held the telephone receiver and sighed helplessly. He saw that Joseph's office had become a corner where everyone piled up clutter. Although Joseph was still working on the seventeenth floor, he was not in the work cubicle. He has his own independent office, and there are even rumors that the company intends to let him go to the 22nd floor, but I don't know how much authenticity there is.
On the other hand, after Hugo hung up the phone, he turned around and faced his teammates. Seeing everyone's expectant and nervous expressions, he smiled and made an "OK" gesture. In an instant, everyone clenched their fists happily and celebrated.