Chapter 427 427 Unlimited Potential

For any rock band, the appeal of live performances is crucial, because for rock bands, live performances are the most direct way to show the band's hard power. In an excellent scene, pitch and rhythm are actually the most basic factors. Doing a good job in these links can only be regarded as quite satisfactory. Uncertain factors such as emotional release, on-site infection, audience driving, and on-site performances are the only factors that determine whether the scene can be called a live performance. The key links of "wonderful", and these links are precisely the best presentation links of the absolute strength of the band.

In the field of music, idol singers have always been a link that cannot be ignored. In fact, it does not mean that idol singers have no strength. The most important thing is the problem of company packaging and positioning - of course, most of the reasons are because these singers are not strong enough - but overall , The trump card of idol singers occupying the market is image, popular elements and topics, but strength is the last part, even idol singers need to choose the right mouth shape in the performance scene, the most important thing is to worry that their live performances are easy to make a fool of, and the gap in strength Let them not have enough ability to control the scene.

At this point, South Korea, which is located in the east of Asia, is most obvious. They are globally known for producing idol singers, especially in the form of groups trying to cover up the hard power problems of singers. Generally speaking, Korean record companies are keen to select Choose one or two strong candidates, and then match with other bright spots, such as outstanding appearance or outstanding dance or eloquence, but lack of strength, combine to form a group, and then achieve the goal of releasing a record and winning the audience's love. The "combination" itself is actually an expression of uneven strength.

Therefore, the ability of Korean singers to lip-synch is even considered to be one of the essential elements of idol singers. Their live performances can be criticized, and there are often tragedies that are revealed once they sing on the spot. It cannot be said that this is wrong or not worth advocating. It is also a form of singer. There have also been Superboys, Backstreet Boys, Justin Bieber and a series of artists launched by Disney in Europe and the United States. Idol singers, that's what the music market is all about.

But among idol singers, there are very few band forms—or there are bands that have never been able to make a name for themselves. The only idol bands that make a name for themselves as "rock" are the Jonas Brothers. (Jonas. Brothers) can be regarded as winning a lot of attention. This idol band launched by Disney has walked the music scene with pop and rock, and achieved certain results, but in the end, it quickly declined.

Idol rock bands, or Idol bands, it's basically a very difficult format to sustain.

This is because the live performance ability of a rock band is a very important part, even more than the power of the album itself. Since the rise of rock and roll in the 1950s, there have been many bands that have relied on countless live performances to pull fans, and fans are listening. After seeing the scene and enjoying the scene, I gave up on the band, which boosted the album sales. Live performances are more important to rock bands than anything else, without live performances, there is no rock or band.

The performance of a rock band at the scene is not only about performing songs, but also about performing the spirit. The lead singer's ability to control the song, release and express emotions, the response of the band members to the audience, the passion and momentum of the performance, Even live mistakes are part of live performance, which is also the glamour of live performance, all of which make up the irreplaceable attraction of rock bands.

That's why Roger demanded to see the Glory to Death live, and why Roger agreed to meet with Glory to Death after reading the newspaper and listening to Henry. Because this is a band that has come out of countless performances, they are a band that has experienced all kinds of live performances, such a band that relies on touring to attract the attention of fans and attract media themes, it is true that let Luo Jay is interested.

And the band didn't let Roger down.

The live performance of Glory to Death is eye-catching. Several members are performers, and Hugo, the lead singer, is also very special. In fact, Hugo's voice is not the typical rock and smoke voice at present. The mellow voice is full of warm and genial sunshine. It sounds more suitable for singing jazz or soul, and maybe blues is also good. However, the music of the band itself is very suitable for Hugo's overall feeling. It can be felt that Hugo's whole person is integrated into the melody. Although Hugo's use of voice is slightly jerky and unprofessional, he can put the song into the melody. His emotions were presented in a way that belonged to him, and the contagiousness of the scene was very shocking.

Roger couldn't help but think of Henry's joke just now that Hugo was the producer of the band's album, but now it doesn't seem to be a joke. Hugo's mastery of the band's style and the soul he injected into the band can be seen clearly imprinted. For a rock band, the producer who knows the band best can bring out 100% of the band's strength.

It can be said that Hugo's independence as a singer is actually worrying. He has enough strength, but still needs to be polished. He has enough aura, but it still takes time; but as a band as a whole, Hugo is With 200% of his energy, his live performances are not only impactful, but also contagious and inspiring. The most important thing is to bring the integrity of the band's performance to a higher level. That's what a top vocalist can do.

In fact, it is not uncommon for Roger to sign a rock band. In recent years, rock and roll, which was considered to be dead, has fully recovered, allowing people to see the scene of rock and roll 30 years ago again, and even some media can't wait to think that, Nirvana will lead rock into the second "Beatles" era.

Therefore, every once in a while there will be rock bands, and the development of American underground rock has made countless music managers coveted, as if it is a huge gold mine. But at present the overall trend is too serious, the similarity of band styles has formed a routine, and the technical innovation of various instruments in the band has also reached a bottleneck. Under such circumstances, no band can reach the height of Nirvana, which also makes rock and roll. It's starting to come back to a certain extent.

Of course, if you choose a band with an adventurous style to create a production, the risk to be taken is very serious. Imagine the use of keyboard players in the band, and Roger shudders. It is estimated that music critics and loyal fans will go crazy. Bombing; and the band actually reduced the role of the guitar, and even simplified the chords, then the "rock is dead" comment was predictable in advance.

But Roger knows that success cannot be achieved without breakthroughs. This is the pulse of the times, and as a middle-level and high-level record company, it is more or less predictable. Now major record companies are brewing this opportunity. , as long as you seize the opportunity to break through, you can succeed in one fell swoop. However, how easy is it to grasp this opportunity? The top management of the major record companies should be watching each other and trying to figure out each other; more importantly, who should seize the opportunity?

In love, only the right time, the right place and the right person can be perfect; it is not the case that a breakthrough in the music world is possible. Timing, style, and band are all indispensable.

Roger has been observing newcomer bands since the beginning of the year, and he has also assigned numerous vicious music managers in several major rock towns, but unfortunately, he has not been able to find suitable targets. When I saw Glory to Death today, in fact, Roger didn't have too much expectations. After all, the possibility of exaggerating the media reports was too great, but after Glory to Death performed two songs live, he easily persuaded Luo. Jie, this makes Roger, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years, a little bit unbearable.

The band's creative ability, performance ability, and coordination ability are all excellent. If you give the band some more time to tour, it will make people look forward to how they will grow. In addition, from the perspective of the record company, the band members also have packaging. There is room for the five members to have their own characteristics, and Hugo, as the lead singer, is even more topical. It can be said that the band has won at the starting point.

Roger couldn't help recalling that in the past year, the media had reported on Hugo's musical talent several times before and after. In fact, he never believed it. Even if a record company wanted to release an album for Hugo before the Golden Globe Awards, Roger would not believe it. He scoffed and thought it was just media hype. But now it seems that Hugo is absolutely genuine. The five major record companies are too cautious. Hugo's actor status makes them all look away.

If you can sign Glory to Death and Hugo, then EMI's American strategy can open a gap, and Hugo's actor status has become a breakthrough. Of course, the most important thing is that Roger is full of confidence in the potential of this band. He can even feel his own heart beating too fast. The last time he felt this way, Roger clearly remembered that he had recently entered the industry. When the Beatles.

Defeat four powerful competitors, and in the United States, and signed to the death of glory - including Hugo, Roger can even see the stunned expressions on the faces of the competitors. Thinking of this, Roger couldn't help but curb the corners of his mouth, without revealing his emotions, then adjusted his breathing slightly, turned his head to look at Henry who was sitting beside him, who was fascinated, "So, are you right? What are the plans for the band?"

From Roger's point of view, Henry was the agent who died of glory, so when he asked Henry this question, he was asking about Henry's attitude. He expressed a positive meaning, and then he saw Henry's move.

But Henry didn't seem to hear it, and was still immersed in the aftermath of the band's performance just ended, as if he could smell the aroma of musical symbols in the air. Roger knew that Henry was vying for the initiative, and he was not in a hurry, so he looked at Henry quietly, after about three seconds, Henry took a deep breath, and then sighed, "It's a wonderful performance, isn't it? ?"

In this regard, Roger smiled, "It is worth reporting by the New York Times."