Tetsuya Komuro doesn't act like a musician, but this assessment is accurate.
After repeated contact with this musical talent, he gave Shinichi Iwahashi the impression of an ambitious businessman. However, it would be wrong to say that he was a businessman.
To be precise, he seems to be a naive musician with a businessman's savvy, the kind of artist who does not need an agent to promote his music.
Tonight, Tetsuya Komuro introduced Katsuto Matsuura to him first, and then talked to him about the prospects of electronic dance music. What ideas did this talented musician have in mind? Although he did not say it directly, Shinichi Iwahashi was not clueless.
perception.
It was after being aware of Tetsuya Komuro's thoughts that Shinichi Iwahashi no longer regarded him as just a "musical talent".
Komuro Tetsuya and Matsuura Katsuto, these two people seem to be incompatible with each other. The thing that allows the two of them to drink and chat and connect these two people is obviously the Eurobeat series that Matsuura Katsuto spent all his money on to produce.
The reason why these two people chose to contact him is also obvious. It is the important topic mentioned tonight: electronic dance music.
When asked about his views on electronic dance music, Iwahashi Shinichi replied that this music type may have great prospects. This was not a verbal social rhetoric, but he truly believed that this music type had the opportunity to soar into the sky.
At this moment, the bubble economy is on the verge of collapse, but the real winter has not yet arrived. When the economy is hot, people play music every night and go out for fun every holiday. Correspondingly, cheap entertainment has been abandoned.
Let's go. On the other hand, when the economy is in a downturn, people have to abandon their original lifestyle and turn their attention to cheap entertainment activities again, whether they like it or not.
In addition, in this era of falling from heights and panic, people are more likely to fall into blind conformity, and they need more entertainment methods to numb themselves.
The disco, with its dazzling crowds of people crowded together, is a cheap and fun entertainment venue that can not only bring a sense of security, but also satisfy inner emptiness. The strong beat of electronic music can bring the most direct sensory stimulation to the audience.
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From this point of view, the power of combining the two into one is extraordinary.
It is an unbreakable truth that the more depressed the economy is, the more developed the entertainment industry will be. For practitioners in the entertainment industry, the bursting of the bubble actually means the arrival of opportunities.
However, Shinichi Iwahashi believes that electronic music has great potential in the future, and there is another important reason. That is, compared with electronic music, the cost of production is lower, and it is more suitable for mass production.
In times of inner turmoil, people will seek to hide in a certain group in order to gain a sense of security. One of the characteristics of electronic music is that as long as you eat this style, it is very "safe" from an auditory perspective.
A type of music that is full of security, but yet changes and freshness.
Tetsuya Komuro and Katsuto Matsuura are optimistic about the future of electronic music, and Shinichi Iwahashi also believes that it is worth a try. Even if it is an idea with little certainty and only a little possibility, it still needs to be considered, not to mention that with a little thought, it is
I've seen a little bit of the future.
The current craze for bands will always fade away, and new trends will emerge. Whether it is producing solo singers or exploring other possibilities, these are all efforts made to keep record companies ahead of the curve.
During the idol craze, there were quite a few firms and small record companies that took advantage of the stock market to make a fortune. Some companies seized the opportunity and grew bigger and bigger, while some companies had no choice but to close down after eating up the dividends from their idols.
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Now, GENZO has certainly established a firm foothold in the industry. But Shinichi Iwahashi's pursuit is obviously more than that. He must seize every opportunity he can to keep GENZO ahead and become a first-class record company in the industry.
For this reason, whether it is recruiting talented people or working together for win-win results, when you have the confidence to try and make mistakes, you should seize the opportunity when you have it.
Komuro Tetsuya pulled Matsuura Katsuto and took the initiative to show his willingness to cooperate with him. Iwahashi Shinichi did not intend to miss this opportunity. Regardless of whether the result was as good as imagined, at least now it seems that this matter is worth a try.
Of course, of those two people, one has a record contract with CBS, and the other runs a record company no matter how embarrassed he is. If they want to cooperate, they must first solve the troubles and problems.
The attitude of Sony and the resolution of these two matters by Katsuto Matsuura's Aibex DD are the prerequisite for discussing cooperation.
Tonight's exchange made Shinichi Iwahashi feel that Tetsuya Komuro is a music businessman who is both naive and shrewd. After seeing this side of him and knowing his thoughts, Shinichi Iwahashi probably had an idea of what Tetsuya Komuro would ask for.
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If this musical talent had the idea of serving as a producer himself and creating products that he had in mind, then Shinichi Iwahashi would understand why this musical talent would choose him instead of other major record companies.
besides……
Iwahashi Shinichi caught the flash of inspiration. He then thought that if electronic music can become popular, then the opportunity to launch a new type of idol may be hidden in it.
If the premise of the popularity of electronic music is "conformity", then in an era when everyone is following the herd and everyone is cautious for fear of falling off the tightrope, the public will long for the emergence of maverick "heroes" and give them the freedom to do whatever they want.
that power.
If you think about it this way, maybe a new "super idol" will not appear. It's just that he or she will be different from the previous idols and appear in the world in a completely new form.
Of course, these are still things in the distant future. At least, until Tetsuya Komuro made his purpose and ideas clear to him and the two parties truly entered into the step of considering cooperation, it was not something that Shinichi Iwahashi needed to consider.
Iwahashi Shinichi was thinking in his mind, but was suddenly interrupted by Nakamori Akina's voice. He turned his head and looked at her. The Taopusida cast a thoughtful look at him, "Did I disturb you?"
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"No." Iwahashi Shinichi replied.
After saying the words, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, as if he had escaped from the mountain of work. Half-jokingly, he said, "It would be better to say that thanks to you, I am relieved."
…take a break from official duties.
Akina Nakamori couldn't help but smile, "You really know how to talk."
The driver who was driving silently in the front seat, gradually changing from emotional to emotionless, couldn't help but hold his breath when he heard such words coming from the mouth of someone like Shinichi Iwahashi.
It turns out that Iwahashi-san was also so good at saying beautiful things when she was in love.
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After meeting Tetsuya Komuro, Shinichi Iwahashi went to have formal discussions with Kanon Hari, hoping that the other party would agree to Toshihiko Takamizawa joining Tetsuya Komuro and Jiashu Hayashi in this collaboration.
He has a "record" of producing a crossover album that unites half of the industry, and he has received support from Sony. Rather than negotiating on behalf of Toshihiko Takamizawa, he is negotiating as a representative of Sony. Of course.
, as long as Sony does not make the commission public, it will still be a private commission between the three handsome men and him, an ordinary producer.
In addition to the commercial success of becoming the first million-dollar album in the Heisei era, the planned album that Shinichi Iwahashi brokered and produced also made a contribution to the industry. That is:
Cross-company cooperation between singers, which had rarely happened before, has a precedent of great success, and this precedent has also left a template that can be used as a reference for cross-company cooperation.
In this way, when Shinichi Iwahashi, a producer who set a precedent in the industry, personally came forward to discuss cooperation, the glass printing side was easier to talk to than expected.
In itself, Sony and Polika are not enemies, and Takamizawa Toshihiko's band THEALFEE is not that kind of unknown little band that has to do everything step by step. His partner, X, is now a red star in the band, TMWORK
It was also popular for a while, and in terms of status and fame, no one was a drag on anyone.
As for qualifications, it doesn't matter.
The lobbying job that Shinichi Iwahashi had taken a break from in his busy schedule was going smoothly. As soon as Bo Lijiain relaxed, the next step was for the two record companies to start discussing cooperation arrangements, plans for the promotion period, and the most important thing about copyright.
Problem.
Songkou agreed, but it was just the beginning of the battle.
Of course, after all, Iwahashi Shinichi only accepted the private commission from those three people, and his work only ended there when he got the nod from Mari Kanon.
Next, when he came forward, it was time for the two record companies to reach an agreement. After all, in order to be famous, Iwahashi Shinichi was still the executive producer invited by the three people.
Once the cooperation was concluded, the record companies began to hold joint negotiations. When the three people were about to officially enter the recording studio, Shinichi Iwahashi, the nominal executive producer, had to go and stay for a few days.
Although it is obvious that the collaboration between these three people is to have fun, and rather than putting sales first, it is definitely more important to express what they want to express through music.
Since Shinichi Iwahashi knew what was going on, he didn't want to point fingers at the three of them. When the time came, he would just calm down and help, and step in to put a fight between the three geniuses when tensions arose between them.
He successfully completed the mission, relieved his burden, and had an explanation with the three people who were waiting for him, Tetsuya Komuro, Jiashu Lin, and Toshihiko Takamizawa.
As soon as Polly's good news was released, the three handsome men were going to treat him to a feast and have a big drink.
Lin Jiashu and Komuro Tetsuya don't even sing, but Toshihiko Takamizawa, the lead singer of a band, drinks a lot and his voice is getting louder and shriller even now. He can be considered a representative of talent.
Komuro Tetsuya introduced Matsuura Katsuto to Iwahashi Shinichi, and vaguely revealed his ambitions and ideas to him. In a sense, the relationship between the two parties was no longer limited to fair-weather friends, or entrusted with
The delegated object.
However, Tetsuya Komuro acted as if nothing had happened in this gathering of four people, and he was quite calm. Not only was his attitude calm, but for a while, he did not ask to meet Iwahashi Shinichi again.
Let’s talk about electronic music.
Iwahashi Shinichi is not in a hurry.
He knew it well. Since Tetsuya Komuro had revealed his thoughts to him, he would definitely get to the point next time he talked about this matter. Because he knew this, Shinichi Iwahashi felt that it would not be a bad thing to wait a moment.
Dealing with Polly Kayon, he was almost busy with business, and Iwahashi Shinichi had some free time. He couldn't help but think of Chuck and Asuka, who were behind the scenes for Hikari Genki. He silently planned in his heart that the cooperation here would be officially discussed.
After it is completed, there will be music selection meetings and discussion meetings, and the chances of contacting Boli Jiayin will also be greatly increased. When the time comes, I will take a small step by the way.
As a talented musician, you have to stand in the most conspicuous place and attract everyone's attention.
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On March 27, Daikoku Moki's debut album was released. Two or three days before that, her album had already been put on the shelves of record stores.
Compared with the massive publicity when the debut single was released, this time, the release of the debut album was much smaller. Of course, there was all the publicity that should be expected, and because the debut single was so big
was successful, she herself became a topical figure, and with the support of Dentsu, BURNING also intended to sell favors. Of the ten songs in this debut album, six of them were used as commercial songs and variety show theme songs respectively.
Wait, absolute first-line celebrity treatment.
The debut single has successfully accumulated a strong reputation, and the public is enthusiastic about her every move. At this moment, as long as they get a little information about her album release, people will immediately rush to the record store and buy one. And
When they opened the album, the first thing they saw was the leaflet inside the album.
"Okuro Moki, April 22nd, Tokyo Dome, public performance!!"
This year's most successful new female solo artist, who has attracted everyone's attention and speculation, will hold her first public performance at the Tokyo Dome in less than a month. The first time she will stand on the stage will be at the Tokyo Dome!
Tokyo Dome is a place where only top stars hold concerts. Now, this newcomer who has never met before, she wants to hold a concert in such a place?
However, rather than questioning whether a newcomer can perform at the Tokyo Dome, for the audience who saw the promotional flyer included in the album, or the performance advertisement that was released at about the same time as the album promotion, another person had the upper hand in their minds.
thought, that is
What kind of newcomer deserves such extraordinary publicity? And what kind of newcomer can stand on the Tokyo Dome stage as soon as he debuts?
The success of Daikoku Moki's debut single told the public that she was worthy of such publicity.
Because of this, this time, the public was filled with surprise, expectation, and curiosity to find out more about her performance at the Tokyo Dome.
And these various ideas lead to a common choice.
That is: be prepared and make the call as soon as possible when ticket sales are opened. For the sake of Dai Hei Mo Ji!
