Chapter 93: Songs are not enough, people also need
When Liu Hao saw the resume he submitted to the company before, he still didn't believe it.
But now that he saw him in person in his company office, Liu Hao was sure.
"Hello, should I call you Xiaogang or..." Liu Hao took the initiative to reach out his hand.
"You can call me by my name, Zhou Chuanxi." The man wearing sunglasses opposite politely extended his hand to shake.
Zhou Chuanxi is a singer from Wanwan, and he submitted his resume to a mainland record company. So when he saw his resume, Liu Hao felt weird and unbelievable at the first time.
After all, Zhou Chuanxi is not a newly debuted singer. He has released many albums, some of which are quite popular.
After reading his resume and politely chatting with him and asking some questions, Liu Hao roughly understood the situation.
Zhou Chuanxi debuted very early, using his nickname "Xiao Gang" as his stage name. In his early years, he participated in a campus competition in Wanwan, and because of his good looks, he was selected as one of the first members of the "Little Tiger Team".
Just when he was about to sign the contract, he learned that Xiaohudian wanted to be an idol. In his heart, he just wanted to be an independent music producer, not an idol, so he finally gave up.
Later, he signed a contract with a small record company and released two albums that were well received by the market. However, he was a pursuing musician and began to try different styles, even trying Chinese style as early as 1994.
However, because the style was too avant-garde, it was difficult for the market to accept it, and sales subsequently fell. After the instant success, there was a slump.
After the contract expired, he went to EMI Records, but because his market positioning was too similar to Zhang Xinzhe's, Zhang Xinzhe was not popular at the time, and resources were biased towards Zhang Xinzhe, which made him in an awkward situation in the company.
Later, he began to transition to commercial production, so he produced the album "My Heart is Too Chaotic". This album sold very well in the mainland, but the response in the Bay Area was mediocre, and unlike Ren Xianqi, the album's popularity in the mainland could increase the response
Bay Bay Sales.
So at that time, he was half-hidden by EMI Records. He was a popular singer but not popular, so after the contract expired, EMI did not retain him.
At this time, Zhou Chuanxi had not signed a contract with any record company and was in the state of a free man.
When Liu Hao asked Zhou Chuanxi why he submitted his resume to his record company, this is his explanation.
"I noticed the first album you released last year. I like "Lonely Sandbank Cold" in your album, as well as "Dusk" and "Notepad" from your second and third albums. These songs are very interesting.
It touches me, as if I have met a close friend..."
What Zhou Chuanxi said made Liu Hao feel a little embarrassed. You must know that these three songs are all classic songs composed by him in later generations. Looking at the man in front of him who has begun to grow a beard and gradually looks like a melancholy young man in later generations, Liu Hao always has a feeling in his heart.
The feeling of fake Li Kui meeting the real Li Kui.
Zhou Chuanxi continued: "After my contract with my previous company expired, I wanted to go to the UK to study for a while, but before that I wanted to come to the mainland first and meet you, so I sent my resume to your company.
..."
It's the butterfly effect again.
"So how do you feel now?" Liu Hao asked with a smile.
"Somewhat unexpected." Zhou Chuanxi's answer was ambiguous.
Liu Hao still has great musical potential and an absolute sense of music. Although Liu Hao went to the Chinese Theater Academy to study acting, he never stopped studying music. He always hired a vocal teacher, so he has never been exposed.
When talking about music and art with Zhou Chuan, he was also calm and relaxed.
"I would like to invite you to join my record company." Liu Hao sent the invitation directly.
"I still have to think about this." Zhou Chuanxi seemed a little hesitant. He really hadn't decided yet.
"I sincerely invite you."
Liu Hao became sincere and persuaded: "The mainland's music market is bigger than that of Wanwan, and the potential is incomparable to Wanwan. A popular album in Wanwan can now sell more than one million genuine copies at most.
But it can sell two million or even three million copies in the Mainland. Several of my albums have sold for this amount...
Your "My Heart Is Too Confused" did not sell well in the Bay Area, but it was very popular in the Mainland..."
"I know..." When talking about the album "My Heart is Too Confused", Zhou Chuanxi looked bitter. However, when the album was selling well in the mainland, the mainland publisher asked him to go to the mainland to promote it, but
At that time, he was in an awkward position at EMI Records, so he didn't get any response.
"There is also a good prospect for development in the Mainland. I think you are more suitable for development in the Mainland. Mainland fans like your songs so much..."
Liu Hao thought for a while and then said: "If you are willing to stay, I can help you set up your music studio with money. You also know my experience, just like me before...
I will not interfere with your music creation. We are all music creators. I understand your thoughts. You can make the music you want. If you want to release records, I can use all resources to help you release and promote...
.”
Liu Hao kept making promises. Although Zhou Chuanxi didn't agree immediately, Liu Hao knew that Zhou Chuanxi was interested and already had the idea of joining the company.
After all, Liu Hao's conditions are still very tempting.
A cooked duck will not fly.
Why Liu Hao was so generous to him? First, he had the idea of buying horse bones for thousands of dollars, hoping to attract more talents to join him.
Secondly, Liu Hao really valued him. Zhou Chuanxi was a very talented musician and a very pure musician who really liked making music.
At this time in later generations, he began to work behind the scenes and helped others produce many classic songs.
Such as Chen Huilin's "Notepad", Zhou Huajian's "Is there a song that reminds you of me", Ge Geying's "Betrayal", Ren Xianqi's "Eternal Night", etc.
This is the musical talent Liu Hao lacks, a real money printing machine.
Liu Hao has already figured it out. Music talents like this don't need to be signed to his own record company. After all, nearly half of the company's shares belong to others. Why should he work hard to recruit talents but make wedding clothes for others?
It's better to use your own money to help others set up music studios.
It is enough that you own a large share and the company holds a small share and make some connections. It is enough that your combined shares are more than those of all the record companies you own.
60% to 70% is enough, more is better, but don’t force it.
This method of paying money and holding shares to help others set up music studios is easier to retain talents, and you will not lose if you own more shares. In the future, as long as there are music talents that Liu Hao likes, Liu Hao will use this method more
.
Liu Hao doesn't care about short-term profit losses, as long as they can keep their music copyright in the music studio.
Having such a large number of shares is equivalent to owning their music copyright, and you can earn it back in the future era of ring tones and the Internet era.
The appearance of Zhou Chuanxi made Liu Hao's thinking more open, and the selection of talents should not be limited to the mainland.
There is a better money printing machine lurking now, and there is a good chance to recruit him.
It's just a pity that Liu Hao doesn't have many connections in Wanwan.
After Zhou Chuanxi left, Liu Hao immediately called PolyGram Zheng Donghan.
"I'm not talking about the concert. I hope you can help me. I have a crush on someone...
I saw him after watching a Wanwan music program called "Super Rookie King". I think he has great musical talent. I hope he will join my company to create music and help me contact him. Thank you..."
After ending the phone call, Liu Hao couldn't help but sneered, his evil sneer was like those villains on TV.
"I collected the songs of your future generations, but it's not enough. I still need you to help me work, hehe..."