Chapter 54 Donkey Temper (Part 2)

Liao Liao is really popular.

There are tens of millions of criteria to measure whether a singer is popular, but there is no doubt that there are only three most intuitive ones.

First, look at album sales.

It takes a certain amount of time for the sales of the entire market to be counted, and it usually lags by about three weeks. Currently, the sales of the album "Liao Liao" are only available in the first week of release, which is 18,933 copies.

Of course, this sales volume is very ordinary, but it doesn't matter, because everyone knows that the data of that week did not reflect the strength of the album "Liao Liao" in the market at all. So, looking at it now, what should her strength be?

Dongguan Bookstore ranked second in the sales rankings!

11484 sheets!

This is the sales data created on the premise that "Liao Liao" was out of stock nationwide!

If it can be supplied in sufficient quantities, how terrible will its sales be?

Even the most professional people can't guess it, but everyone knows it.

Second, look at the invitation.

Commercial performance invitations, program invitations... In just a day or two after Dongguan Bookstore's second-ranked sales data came out, Changsheng Records received a total of more than 200 commercial performance invitations!

You know, performers have always had the most sensitive sense of smell! What they are paying is real money, if they are willing to pay a certain price, it must mean that your market value has at least exceeded that price!

To put it bluntly, what they do is money!

And those famous shows that had to rely on favors to get on, but had to wait in line, now many of them have turned around and started to urge Liao Liao to come on the show.

As long as Liao Liao is willing to come on the show, whether sponsorship fee or not, talking about that will hurt feelings!

As long as Liao Liao is willing to come to the show, she is so busy, how can we, how dare we delay her time and make her wait? As long as she arrives, she can record at any time!

The opposite is the same, standing in the middle, to put it bluntly, is money.

The current Liao Liao can make everyone follow suit!

And this is the so-called status.

Third, look at Voice of China's Golden Melody On-Demand list.

This list is currently recognized as the most authoritative list of hot singles in China, and it can most intuitively reflect the love of listeners and fans for these songs on the market. In the weekly top ten selected by it, almost every capital represents a big-selling album and a popular singer. And if an album can have two songs on the list at the same time, then congratulations, you are already one of the most popular people in the pop music world!

Although last week "Liao Liao" had two songs on the list at the same time, although people in the circle had already had a premonition, even though last week was the period when the new album of Liu Mingliang, the big brother of the Chinese music scene, was on the list, everyone was thinking, or With Liu Mingliang's status in the arena and the quality of his new album, he should be able to play a sniping role. However, when the latest week's data came out, the entire pop music world couldn't help being amazed!

Because of the album "Liao Liao", five songs were on the list in one go!

"Unfinished Love", tenth place!

"Wild Flowers", seventh place!

"My Hometown of Passionate Love", the fourth place!

"Cheers, friends" second place!

"Persistence", first place!

With a bang, it seemed that something was detonated!

If we say that the influence of the previous "Liao Liao" album was only limited to the group of fans who usually like to listen to music very much and are more willing to pay attention to the dynamics of the music industry, then, with the fermentation of a few weeks, with the word-of-mouth The spread of "Liao Liao" is getting faster and wider, and "Liao Liao" has already accumulated enough popularity. With the release of the Voice of China Chinese Songs on Demand list this week, its entire popularity has once again increased. Climb a big step!

At this level, the whole country and the whole society seem to be in a frenzy in an instant!

Radio stations and TV stations must broadcast it every day, and song-demand stations are occupied by this album every day. There must be a few commentary articles in each issue of various newspapers and magazines. The big speakers at the entrance of the audio-visual store are constantly playing in a loop. You can go wherever you want. At any intersection in any city, you will always inadvertently hear people passing by humming a melody that seems to be somewhat familiar, and the friends around you say one by one: "Wow, This song is really nice..."

Even many people who don’t usually listen to music suddenly feel, oh, this album is so good and so many people like it, so I’ll buy one and listen to it!

Therefore, "Liao Liao" is getting hotter and hotter!

So, after the performance companies and performance companies with the most sensitive sense of smell threw invitations to Changsheng Records in batches, interview invitations and interview invitations from various radio stations, TV stations, newspapers, and magazines also followed!

So, when Liao Liao arrived in Chengdu by plane in a daze to record a radio program, including Tianfu Provincial TV Station, Chengdu TV Station, Voice of the Southwest Radio Station, Tianfu Provincial Radio Station, Chengdu Fu Radio Station, Tianfu Evening News, Jin Nearly ten local media, including Guancheng Daily, did not know where they found the news. After contacting Changsheng Records, they could not find the information of Liao Liao's manager. Gather at Jinguancheng Airport.

The appearance of a large number of video cameras, video cameras and microphones also directly caused many tourists arriving in Hong Kong to be stranded. After discovering that the person the reporters wanted to pick up was actually Liao Liao, it immediately triggered a frantic wait on the scene.

Therefore, when Liao Liao and Huang Wenjuan, who were completely unaware, came to the waiting hall, they were immediately frightened by the hundreds of fans gathered at the scene. In the end, they relied on the airport security and the Jinguancheng Radio Station, which had already made an appointment. Under the protection of the airport pick-up personnel, he fled the scene in a hurry!

And that night, Liao Liao's stiff smile appeared on the evening news of Chengdu TV Station, the headlines of the arts and entertainment section of several local newspapers, and the "Evening Entertainment Express" and "Evening Entertainment Broadcast" of several local radio stations. ".

Also that night, Xiao Yuandong, the manager of Changsheng Records Brokerage Department, who was in preparation for a concert of Zhou Feng, the leading male singer of Changsheng Records, flew from Songjiang Mansion to Chengdu Mansion overnight.

On the second day after his arrival, according to the request of General Manager Zheng Changsheng, he accepted three radio programs for Liao Liao at one go, and at the same time declined program invitations from several TV stations and interview invitations from newspapers and magazines. . Of course, although the schedule is in a hurry now, I can still squeeze out the time for those magazines to shoot a few covers after the show...

As a result, Liao Liao's itinerary was forced to be changed.

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All of these are very sure to show that Liao Liao is really popular!

But it wasn't just herself who became popular.

For fans, if they think a song is good, they will only pay attention to the person who sang it. They will not easily care about which company released the record, nor will they bother to pay attention to the song in the lyrics book. Who was the lyricist, who was the composer, none of that mattered to them.

But that's not the case within the music industry.

Just as the film and television industry has long held the theory that "characters make actors", in the music industry, "good songs make singers" is not a new topic at all.

Moreover, open the lyrics book of the album "Liao Liao" and have a look!

Its five most popular songs, and its five top ten songs on the on-demand list at the same time, were actually written by the same person!

Words, written by the same person!

The song was written by the same person!

To what extent do you have to be blind to see?

How ignorant do you have to be to not understand why the album "Liao Liao" became popular?

then……

"Hello, I'm Zheng Changsheng... Oh, Mr. Zhang, hello, hello, haha, thank you, thank you! Everyone is getting rich, everyone is getting rich!...Oh, she was blocked by several local media in Chengdu recently Oh, this girl, how should I put it, you know how careless you are! Seeing so many cameras, she didn't know how to hide, and walked over with a straight eyebrow... Hey, that's right! She doesn't know what she is How popular it is already!...Oh, you said Li Qian! Ah, haha, yes, yes!...Hey, that's the thing, he is Liao Liao's friend!...Yes, yes, wit Ah, ha ha! Yes, yes, we are discussing the contract, yes, yes! Haha, Mr. Zhang, you... You are joking, you are joking! Of course we will sign him! Liao Liao called me yesterday A phone call came, saying that she wanted Li Qian to be her producer for her next album!...Of course I agree!...Oh, it's easy to say, easy to say, we are friends, of course we can cooperate! This Well, don’t worry, when we meet later, I will tell Xiao Li personally that if there is a suitable song, I will send it to you first, okay?”

"Hey, Mr. Lin, you are so rare, why did you think of calling me?... Haha, thank you, thank you!... Oh, Liao Liao... Yes, Li Qian, we have been here for a long time Talking about the contract, it’s about to be signed recently!...Yes, that’s it, you’ve heard about it, right, he’s still in high school!...Hehe, yes, yes, thank you, thank you! Okay, okay, okay, when he has a suitable work in the future, he will definitely send it to you first!... Haha, it's easy to say!..."

"Hi, Mr. He, hello, I'm Zheng Changsheng. Haha, thank you!...Well, preparations for Liao Liao's next album have already begun, yes, yes!...Well, what Liao Liao means is to let Xiao Liao Li Lai is the producer of her current album! Hahaha, yes, yes, yes!...Are you familiar with Xiao Li? We are very familiar!...Yes, yes, very familiar!...It’s easy to say, don’t worry about this, um , We will definitely have a chance to cooperate in the future!...Okay, okay, I will call Xiao Li and Liao Liao in the future, let's sit together...Okay, okay!..."

"..."

There are dozens of large-scale record companies in the domestic music circle, and Zheng Changsheng has been in the circle for many years, and he has always been smooth and good at dancing. In addition, his Changsheng Records has some influence in the market , Therefore, his friendship can be said to be extensive.

In the past, this was naturally one of the places he was proud of, but in recent days, this has almost become the biggest nightmare of his life...

Among the musicians, there may be some idiots who only understand music but know nothing about the world, but the bosses and senior managers of the record company are all human beings!

Maybe everyone was still watching and hesitating a few weeks ago, but as the album "Liao Liao" won five spots on the Golden Songs On-Demand List this week, even the king of music Liu Mingliang mercilessly stomped on Under the feet, its fiery momentum immediately made these elves put aside their last hesitation, and stretched out their hands one after another!

Liao Liao...Of course they will dig!

This can already be guessed!

But first, the contract between the company and Liao Liao still has an album and a one-and-a-half-year management contract. I got angry at her and even scolded her, but in the end I condoned her behavior, which is why this album is so popular now. With Liao Liao's character, she probably wouldn't be able to do such a ruthless thing for money!

So for Liao Liao, he didn't worry too much.

At least until the contract between the two parties is fulfilled, Zheng Changsheng feels that the possibility of Liao Liao changing jobs is very small!

Moreover, he will not be so stupid as to leave loopholes for other companies to take advantage of. He has been thinking about the new contract these days, and decided to talk to Liao Liao in person after he comes back. He believes that the quotation he gave is absolutely sincere, and he can definitely keep Liao Liao at least a little longer. Three years!

Right now, what he is most worried about, most worried about, and most brooding about is... that high school student!

First of all, he must have no contract, he is a free man!

Secondly, although there may be only one Liao Liao in the entire music circle who knows him and knows how to contact him, with the popularity of "Liao Liao" and several songs such as "Perseverance" and "My Hometown of Passionate Love", Song's rapid rise to popularity, but his musical talent has been fully displayed!

He can write lyrics, he can also compose music, and he is quite good at arranging music!

He can write country ballads in a bold and unrestrained manner, can write Chinese styles in a tactful and romantic way, and can write light rock songs that no one in China has really played in such a swaying manner...

Such a musical prodigy doesn't have any contract constraints on him... Just think about it, and you can tell how many record companies are eagerly asking for this kid's contact information!

Although they were full of congratulations when they called one by one, Zheng Changsheng knew very well in his heart that they had only one purpose - to find out the contact information of that kid!

Not to mention that even Zheng Changsheng himself doesn't have Li Qian's contact information, even if he did, Zheng Changsheng certainly wouldn't be so stupid as to say it out! But the problem is, you don't need to mention the contact information, but if the other party asks whether Li Qian has been signed by Changsheng Records, you can't help but say it?

Then I have to... nonsense!

At least get rid of them first!

Just, what to do next?

Li Qian will definitely sign it!

Of course do!

But... how to sign?

Ever since Liao Liao bought five of his songs and came back from Jinan Mansion, there have been various gossips circulating in the company. Li Qian's identity as a high school student has long been no secret, but from the beginning until now, Liao Liao has never She took the initiative to disclose Li Qian's contact information to the company, and even after the album was released, she never took the initiative to recommend Li Qian to the company.

In the music industry, this is clearly an attitude to hide.

Fortunately, as far as the current situation is concerned, Liao Liao has not made any recommendations to other record companies!

So Changsheng Records still has a little advantage.

It's just... the devil knows what the relationship between the two of them is!

Only the devil knows what Liao Liao...or Li Qian is up to!

Looking back now, Zheng Changsheng only regretted it. In fact, he should have shown a tough attitude when Liao Liao insisted on using Li Qian's five songs. At least he should record the contact information of the other party's songwriter!

But the problem is that at that time, I was just so angry at Liao Liao's self-assertion. Who would have expected that such a high school student's works would be so popular every time?

Until now, Liao Liao is very popular inside and outside the circle, and Li Qian's reputation in the circle is also rising rapidly. Don't look at Zheng Changsheng as Liao Liao's boss, but facing the current Liao Liao and Li Qian, he coaxed It's too late, how dare you be strong?

The phone rang again, and it was called directly to the boss's exclusive private number.

Obviously, the other party must be an executive of another record company.

After connecting more than a dozen such calls, Zheng Changsheng was already extremely upset.

He pressed the internal number to call his secretary Xiao Wang in, and said, "From now on, you will sit here with me and be responsible for answering the phone. When you ask Liao Liao, you say you haven't come back. When you ask me, you say you are on a business trip. Ask... ...Ask Li Qian...you just say you don't know! Uh...no, you just say, just say it's a company secret, keep it secret!"

After finishing speaking, he sat down on the sofa in the reception area, and while listening to secretary Xiao Wang answering one call after another, he couldn't help but frowned in distress.

Then, he finally became cruel, took out his mobile phone and dialed Liao Liao's number.

No, I really can't wait any longer!

This time, Liao Liao picked it up by himself.

After a long conversation, Zheng Changsheng pretended to be casual and said, "By the way, Liao Liao, the Li Qian who wrote your songs hasn't signed to another company yet, right?"

Liao Liao said, "No! What's the matter?"

Zheng Changsheng said: "Oh, it's okay, I think he is really talented in creation, so, Liao Liao, you can ask him if he is willing to come to our company! As long as he is willing to come, the conditions are up to him. carry!"

On the other end of the phone, Liao Liao laughed "hehe" and said, "Is he more popular than me in the circle now! I don't know how many calls I have answered these days, it seems that everyone is beating around the bush. Inquire about him! However, Mr. Zheng, I advise you not to bother. I talked to him on the phone last night. He said that he wants to study hard now. He has to wait until when he feels that he has not been admitted to university. When there is a problem, we will consider this matter again!"

"Uh... So, he's not going to debut or sign a contract in the short term?"

"Well, that's what it means! But don't worry, if he really wants to sign with some company to make a record, he will definitely ask me! At that time, I will definitely be the first to recommend our Changsheng Records!"

"Oh, that's it! Okay, okay!...Uh, by the way, is there anyone else from other companies who can contact him?"

"Oh, then I can't guarantee it! He is selling singing in a restaurant in Jinan Prefecture now! It is said that singing for an hour a day can earn tens of dollars even if he is rewarded by the guest officials! Let someone else meet you!"

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Zheng Changsheng felt as uncomfortable as a cat's paw.

The front is fine, but the key is that Liao Liao's last sentence was too annoying.

But when he thought about it again, he soon felt at ease again.

People who play music, especially those who play music well, tend to have a temper.

And the greater the ability, the greater the temper.

Since Liao and Liao have asked, and Li Qian has no plans to debut recently, at least until he graduates from high school, it should be true that he will not sign a contract with any company.

So, if you can't get it, at least others can't get it, right?

Besides, although the company couldn't sign Li Qian, but with Liao Liao's relationship, it should be possible to continue to get songs from him? ...Thinking about it this way, it seems better than signing him?

You know, once he is signed, as an artist of the company, it is impossible for him to supply all of his songs to the company. There are always some favors that need to be exchanged with other companies!

And now... the other person is not Liao Liao! Others don't know Li Qian!

In other words, except for Liao Liao, no one can get a song from him!

Thinking of this, Zheng Changsheng immediately snapped his fingers happily.

Just as Secretary Xiao Wang hung up the phone, he turned his head and told Xiao Wang: "No matter who calls next, tell them that Li Qian will continue to study, so he will not make a debut! They want to sign Li Qian, want to If you want Li Qian's song, you can find a way to get it yourself, because our Changsheng record won't come either!"

He had just finished speaking when the phone rang again.

Zheng Changsheng sat comfortably on the sofa and listened to the secretary Xiao Wang's bureaucratic talk with those people, and he felt inexplicably happy.

"This is the best!" he thought.

But thinking about it, he still couldn't help feeling resentful: You said your songwriting is so good, so you signed a contract to make music?

What kind of books are you still reading!

That's good, singing while studying in high school, why can I earn tens of dollars a day...

Just for your brilliant record of being in the top ten of the on-demand list with five songs at the same time, and for the crazy sales of the "Liao Liao" album... You say this, aren't you a shabby person!

Speaking of which, Zheng Changsheng has been making music as an outsider for more than ten years. What Zheng Changsheng likes most is the literary style of musicians. With that kind of energy, they can always come up with endless ideas. , they can always create heart-thumping music, and then... let themselves make money.

However, what he hates the most is the literary style of musicians, because they say what to do, so it must be!

Therefore, Zhou Mo fell in love with a bad old man when he was the most popular, and willingly went to the pole to be his concubine! For this reason, he even did not hesitate to quit the music scene! The problem is that the other party is not only old and ugly, but also poor...

So, Li Qian, a high school student, after using five songs to hit five seats in the top ten of the Voice of China weekly on-demand list, actually stayed in his hometown to study in high school, and even went out to sing...

To sum it up in one sentence -

This group of people, Taiga!

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After I finished writing, I looked back and found that I had used so many ellipsis. It was like seeing a small H text...