Chapter 786

'1234, 2234... stop. '

Wu Zhi yelled out the beat, "APLUS, pay attention to your movements, be faster, stronger, and bigger!"

She came over to correct Song Ya's movements, "1234... In this way, when you take the microphone away from your mouth and start dancing, you must let the audience see that you are different, you are a star, you must be the audience The focus of the eyes...Of course, the importance of keeping the movements in sync with the backup dancer is the first, and you must grasp it well."

"I see."

Song Ya followed the beat of the music and increased the range and strength of her movements according to her teachings. In order to make up for the time loss caused by this, she matched up with the backup dancer, and at the same time began to increase the frequency.

"Very good, very good! Use more small movements, expressions, and pay attention to facial expressions." Wu Zhi continued to pick on the problem.

"Come here today."

The concert director leaning against the back wall of the dance studio looked at his watch, "Others can leave."

"See APLUS tomorrow." The dancers went to pack their things one after another, packed their bags and left in an orderly manner, "See you tomorrow." Song Ya smiled and shook hands and fisted with them.

There are only a few main creators left in the dance room, "APLUS, you really have to pay attention to facial expressions, natural, cool, electric discharge, I don't need to teach these? Also, you can stand on stage in front of tens of thousands of audiences between two songs Wipe sweat on your face, drink water, do stretching exercises to move your muscles, but don't show a tired expression, the kind of twisted face, panting, or holding your knees with your hands to slow down, just like you Now."

Song Ya was propping up his knees with both hands like an NBA star, lowered his head, and let the sweat drip on the floor to take a rest. "Why?" he asked.

"You are tall and fit, in the eyes of the public, you are a tough guy, or one of those... hip-hop singers, you know, don't be afraid, don't expose your weak side to them, you can sweat, you can say I'm so tired, but you have to maintain a consistent image, which is good for you," said the director.

"OK."

Song Ya was taught, straightened her back, brushed her hands across her forehead, and shook off the sweat, "Huh! I'm a little tired." Putting the microphone to his mouth, he simulated a casual smile to the audience.

"That's it, the little girls will love you to death." Everyone else in the room laughed.

At this time, a fragrant wind hit suddenly, and someone suddenly hugged Song Ya from the side, and soft lips touched his cheek at the same time.

"WTF..." He turned his head and saw clearly that the girl playing the surprise attack was Amy Acker. She was wearing an out-of-season thick leather jacket, looking up at him with adoring eyes, and was as happy as a groupie Jump and call.

Someone in the room came over, left and right, and pulled Amy Ake out of the door. She laughed and grabbed Song Ya's arm and refused to let go, struggling desperately, "No, you... What are you doing?" Song Ya asked inexplicably.

"Your reaction is not right for APLUS. A male star's big concert will probably have the kind of crazy girl who suddenly ran up to the stage and kissed her. What should you do then? Huh?"

It turned out to be a practical exercise arranged by the director, "First of all, you can be surprised, but don't show a frightened or frightened expression. After you react, you start to respond with a smile, or take advantage of the situation and hug the girl to express your acceptance of this kindness. Crazy fans I love you too, don't I?"

He said: "Then when the security guards come to maintain order and drag the girl off the stage, you must immediately tell her not to hurt her. Of course, you can't shout at the security guards, the order can't be disordered, but you have to show concern for the singers , you also love them very much, and the audience in the audience will like your demeanor, gentleness and carefulness that takes care of everyone's feelings at the same time..."

"I understand again."

Song Ya picked up the microphone and continued to say to the 'security guards': "Be careful..." Then she choked up and said to the 'offstage': "I can feel your enthusiasm, but please pay attention to order, okay? I love everyone , I don't want you to do risky things because of me,

You don't have to get hurt, or I'd be very, very sad..."

"Very well, take it a little harder, be rude, don't make it look like you're about to cry, you're not like MJ, the style of a hip-hop singer should be more manly..." the director reminded.

"Uh... Let me think about it." Song Ya pondered for a while, "I can feel your enthusiasm, but please pay attention to order, OK? I love you, don't take risks for me, I don't want you to be like this, OK? Let's sing together Let's dance together! Beat up! Get up!" He responded with a black accent, and at the same time began to stir up the atmosphere with his hands.

"Very good, very good." The director and others applauded.

"Thank you." Song Ya hugged Amy Ake, who had completed the acting task, "It turns out that this is what you practiced behind my back. Your acting skills are good."

"Your concert will definitely be very successful." Amy Ake smiled a little shyly: "Actually, I was playing myself just now..."

"hey-hey……"

Song Yazheng was happy, and saw Newman who was smiling and applauding at the door, "Go to Linda first, I have something to do." He quickly sent the girl in his arms away, "When did you come?"

"just."

Newman walked in, "Talk?"

"Okay, I just want to take a shower, come with me." Song Ya walked to the shower room outside the dance.

"Mimi can't come to Chicago for the time being. The host asked about your relationship several times in the TV interview yesterday, and she responded very hard." Newman leaned outside the shower and asked, "Have you watched it?"

"I saw it, congratulations, her Fantasy won the top spot on the B list."

Song Ya said amidst the sound of rushing water, he later found out that Mariah Carey had chased her to the airport, and he was still in his sleep.

"It's up to you to tell her in person, answer the phone, APLUS, and stop the childish cold war." Newman persuaded.

"Let's calm down for a moment, shall we?"

Song Ya is unwilling to continue this topic now, "How is the merger between MJ and Sony going?"

"It's been signed today." Newman looked at his watch, "Probably the whole financial news will talk about it later."

When the two returned to Highland Park, Newman and Song Ya's subordinates sat in the study and watched TV together. According to reports, the deal involved the entire music copyright library of Sony Music Copyright Company except the original region, including Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Kelly King and other Columbia Records superstars of all ages, and Sony has successively acquired them since the 1980s. Of course, the copyright library does not necessarily hold all the copyrights of these singers, only certain people The exclusive copyright of a part of a certain period of time or a certain area is very complicated.

And MJ's ATV owns the copyrights of hundreds of Beatles songs, some of which are only valid within the scope of Beimi, some of which are global. In addition, ATV itself has a huge copyright library comparable to Sony, and MJ and Some music copyrights of his family, plus some music copyrights that MJ successively acquired after getting ATV.

All the copyrights of myself, Mariah Carey, Fergie and others belonging to Sony Music Copyright Company before the transaction deadline are also included in this shocking transaction.

Both parties each owned 50 percent of the new company, and Sony paid MJ an additional $50 million in cash to balance the deal.

"The industry estimates that this huge music copyright library is worth more than two billion dollars. After the transaction is completed, MJ's personal worth will exceed one billion dollars."

The news anchor said excitedly.

"I'm very happy, I'm very, very excited now, you know, the negotiations with them have lasted for too long..."

MJ still said in his unique gentle tone, he should have been interviewed just after signing the contract, "Now we can finally run this music hall wholeheartedly, the Beatles, Elvis, and mine..."

"Other than that, who's songs do you like? Now, they are popular." The reporter asked.

"Many, many, George Michael, Kelly King, Mariah Carey, oh yes and APLUS, I like him and his songs, very, very much..."

'MJ really made it to the top of the record industry this time, and he did it! '

On another station, the black anchors of BET were almost crazy with joy, 'He is now the owner of half of the world's largest music copyright library! This is a major moment for African-American musicians, enough to be remembered in history! He is our eternal king of pop! '

"Linda, it's fine."

Song Ya watched the news with a dark face all the way, and ordered Linda, who was suppressing the same joy as Yourong, to turn off the TV, "So now half of the copyrights of my first and second albums are included in this copyright." Library?"

"That's right," Newman replied.

"And what about the new songs plus bests album left over from my Sony Columbia publishing deal?"

My contract with Sony Columbia Records will end in 1997. Now that the two albums have been completed, I plan to release the last new song plus best selection in the contract year, and the release agreement between A+ Records and the other party will also end at that time. Now that things are done like this, he will definitely not plan to renew the contract at that time, otherwise, as long as it is released through Sony Columbia Records, part of the copyright of the song will inevitably flow into MJ's hands.

"From then on, Sony only owns half of the new copyright library. After the transaction deadline, all songs released by Sony Columbia Records will be transferred to the new copyright library at the market price, and MJ and Sony will each pay half."

Newman replied: "If there is any intention to acquire the new copyright library, Sony and MJ will each pay half of the acquisition fee."

"Didn't your second album come out after the trade deadline?" Ms. Sloan asked.

"The release agreement was signed before, so that shall prevail." Hamlin replied.

"Then can I not include future new songs and best albums in the copyright library?" Song Ya asked.

"No, Sony Columbia is the publisher and has the right to manage the tracks. According to the agreement between them and MJ, they are not allowed to sell to third parties." Hamlin replied.

"That is to say, MJ will continue to inject capital into this copyright library in the future to match the inflow of new song copyrights?" Goodman asked, "If he wants to maintain that half of the equity."

"Yes, according to his personality, he won't let go." Newman nodded, "MJ can afford it..." He glanced at Song Ya, "The outside world doesn't know how much property MJ's business empire owns, but there is no doubt , it must be worth more than APLUS at present.”

Undoubtedly, I was overwhelmed by MJ in the end. Although the copyright library did not include my own songwriting copyright, nor did it include the singer's performance rights, but I, my wife and Fergie released the A+ record of the song through Sony Columbia. Half of the music copyrights of its singers are included in this copyright library.

In the future, I have to pay MJ to sing my own songs. The words that the good-for-nothing people teased Paul McCartney in the past also apply to me, because even if I sing my own songs in concerts, commercial performances and other profitable activities, the income It will also be paid to the music copyright party in proportion, the proportion is very low, just a small amount of money, but it cannot be denied...

"That's it, thank you for coming to Newman."

Everyone's emotions were a little low due to his influence, Song Ya could only choose to hold a grudge, squeezed out a smile, and got up to send Newman off.

"Take her call." Newman continued nagging.

"Wait a little longer."