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If Glory To Death is a band without an agent, then today's interviews would not have this level, and Roger would not be so scruples about competitors and thus shrink back, it can be said or, throughout the interview to the negotiation process, Roger They were all restricted by Henry, but in the end it was discovered that Henry was not the agent of glory to death at all, which was really surprising.

Of course, the most surprising thing was that Henry was not the agent who died of glory. The shock of this incident itself even surpassed the ignorance of the negotiation process just now.

The five members of Glory to Death did not have the leisure to pay attention to Roger's shock at this time. After they heard the entire exchange process, they exchanged glances with each other again. Henry had already obtained the greatest degree of freedom for the band just now, which Henry did very well, but Roger did not give a definite answer. Neil gave Hugo a look, and Hugo immediately understood and turned to ask. To, "What was the decision on the album producer part?"

In fact, Roger has already given the proportion of the performance royalties, which means that he has already nodded to Henry's previous proposal, but at this time, when he heard Hugo's question, Roger still retracted his attention and said again. To, "If you think there is no problem, Hugo will serve as the producer, and then our company will send a professional producer to work together."

In fact, Hugo's opinion is exactly what Roger wants. In this way, it can not only ensure that the band's album reflects its own style to the greatest extent, but also allow the company to grasp the production progress of the album anytime, anywhere, and at least not when it is necessary to intervene. Unprepared, and able to give Hugo, a novice who has no experience at all, the correct guidance.

Hugo knew that this was an opportunity and a challenge at the same time. If he agreed, he would see a whole new world in the future. Although many songwriters and songwriters have successfully transferred their careers to become producers, and most record producers have Is an excellent songwriter, but for Hugo, this is a new attempt.

Hugo took a deep breath and then asked, "If we are willing to sign a contract, what is the company's plan next?"

Roger's mind turned slightly, "What plans do you have?" In fact, he said "you/you". After all, as an actor, Hugo must also consider whether there is a filming plan in the future.

"We plan to start in New York and continue the tour all the way back to the West Coast, but it should be a little faster than the trip over here, because I will be busy at the end of the year." Hugo said, "Schindler's List" post-production has entered At the end, Universal Pictures has already set the release time of the movie. It should be the end of November and the beginning of December, and the company is currently actively finalizing the release.

Roger snorted softly. He didn't expect the band's tour to be over yet, but thinking about it carefully, it was also in line with the band's style. Immediately afterwards, a bold plan was constructed in Roger's mind, "You guys should have enough songs to record an album by now, ten? Or, eight?"

Hugo nodded in affirmation, and Roger immediately said with a smile on his face, "Well, if you are willing to sign, then we will start planning the album immediately. While you are recording the album, the company will plan the album at the same time. Wait until the end of the recording. After that, you go on tour again, as a promotion for the album, and when you arrive in Los Angeles, the album is officially released."

According to the general album preparation process, this naturally does not work. The album must first start collecting songs, then choose the theme, and set the direction; recording, making the album; post-promotion plan, release plan, the whole preparation process is relatively long. But Glory to Death is an exception this time. First, if Hugo is the album producer, they already have the idea of ​​the first album, and the songs are also very skilled, and it is definitely not a big problem to enter the studio directly; Secondly, the band originally planned to go back on tour. This is the simplest and most direct publicity. There is no need to do anything deliberately. The record company can achieve the best publicity effect as long as it contacts the media to help it a little later.

Of course, this is just Roger's flash-in-the-dark plan, and how feasible it is still needs to be discussed at a meeting.

Roger's plan obviously exceeded the band's expectations. Hugo and Neil glanced at Henry at the same time, but Henry's eyes were half-closed at this time, as if he didn't know what was going on outside. Henry's meaning was very clear: He's not currently the band manager, his abilities have been shown, and now he's not going to continue helping.

Hugo looked back at his teammates. The five of them approached and discussed in a low voice. They said it was a discussion, but in fact they just exchanged glances. Neil whispered, "Everyone has their own opinions." The matter is very clear. Now it's up to the band members to think, there's no need to discuss it any further.

Surprisingly, Fu Jin was the first to nod. Hugo is not sure how long it will take to record an album. He has been in the studio once and knows that it depends on the state. If the state is good, there is no problem in recording several songs a day. After all, a song only takes about four minutes; But if the state is bad, it may not be possible to complete the recording of a song in half a month or a month, because the recording studio is a place where all the shortcomings of everyone are exposed and then remedied.

Going on tour after recording an album has implications for the band's plans, but not fatal; so is the band ready now? It depends on the mental state of each member. Fu Jin nodded first, indicating that he had the most confidence.

Immediately after, Neil nodded for the second time, and it seemed that he was also full of confidence in the band. Alfonso hesitated again and again, nodded heavily, slightly tragic, after all, as a keyboard player, if he participated in the recording of the album, he would have to bear enormous pressure, probably second only to Hugo, who had to take on the heavy responsibility of being a producer.

Instead, Pedro, who has always been confident, hesitated for a long time. He raised his head and looked at Hugo. Pedro is usually the most confident, but he also knows that as a bass player, he has always been the weakest member of the band. ring. Now, without the continued exercise on the return tour, and directly into the studio, Pedro still lacks the confidence to make a final decision.

Hugo didn't say anything, he bit his lips lightly, pondered it carefully, and thought about it before and after, why didn't the band in Memphis rush to sign an agent or release an album, and now a month has passed, and things have changed. With such a dramatic change, are they really ready for it?

Hugo looked at the interlaced instrument cables under his feet, and the scene of the showdown with Radiohead in Memphis appeared in his mind. Hugo realized that this was 1993, the most brilliant 1993 of rock and roll, and the glory to death Has quietly become a participant in this golden age, so why not go further? Although there is no problem with re-releasing the album next year, I always feel a little regretful that I missed 1993.

Thinking of this, Hugo clenched his fists and raised his head with a confident smile - he has been preparing for eleven years, this day has finally come, why should he hesitate? Then Hugo nodded firmly.

Pedro looked at Hugo's smile, the stiffness of the corners of his mouth melted away, and finally nodded vigorously.

The eyes of the five people meet each other. Although they have not been established for four months, in fact, everyone has been on the road for at least ten years. Now they have finally reached this step, and they are determined to take such an important step. The joy in my heart was instantly released.

Hugo raised his eyes and looked at Neil, and said with his mouth, "You are the captain." He felt that it was more appropriate for Neil to announce the decision of the five of them. Neil felt that this was not important at all, and it didn't matter if Hugo answered, but looking at Hugo's firm eyes, Neil could only smile and shook his head, expressing his helplessness, and then turned to look at Roger .

"We would like to sign with EMI."

After saying these words, the joy on Roger's face bloomed without any cover, "That's even better!" Then he stood up, "Then when will we sign?"

This time, Neil didn't look at his teammates, but looked at Henry who was sitting beside him as if he had fallen asleep. "You can ask our agent, Henry Bloom."

Roger looked back at Henry who slowly opened his eyes, and he smiled too. At this time, Roger also understood that Henry was probably desperate today, and Henry was also betting on glory to the death. After the Maria-Kelly incident, Henry was finally going to appear in the music market again. Roger suddenly felt a little itchy. He really wanted to see what kind of response would Glory to the Dead appear on the market? More praise, more criticism; what will happen to popularity...

Hearing the answer he wanted, Henry couldn't help clenching his fists in his heart, and his hands in his pockets clenched, but on the surface he remained calm, "Roger, I think we can come to the door tomorrow to discuss in detail. These things, everyone is tired today, right?"

Roger didn't even try to break Henry, obviously because he hasn't signed a contract with Glory to Death yet, so he has no way to represent the band, but he has to find an excuse for "everyone is tired", he just smiled and said, "Of course not. Question. The details of the contract, but a very long discussion process, we need to take it slow.”

When Hugo and the others, escorted by Roger, left the EMI record building and stood again at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 128th Street, the bright sky could not help but feel like a lifetime away. At this moment, Hugo has this real feeling in his heart: In the rock and roll era of 1993, here I am.

Henry still looked around, "Which direction is the subway coming from?" He was looking at Hugo when he spoke, but Hugo didn't answer, and Pedro, who was standing next to him, was the first to answer. One couldn't help laughing, followed by Alfonso, then Neil and Fokin.

And Henry, who didn't know why, looked at Hugo with an innocent face, confused.