After listening to it, Watanabe Manyumi asked him, "Do you have any idea of the composer to collaborate with?"
Iwahashi Shinichi shook his head, "There is no rush to discuss it after we have assembled the team and decided on the producer."
Listen and listen.
Watanabe Manyumi continued to ask, "You don't plan to keep Utoku Keiko's production rights?"
"The chief producer must still be me." Shinichi Iwahashi explained to her, "It's just that the music producer thought of using another candidate."
He takes over the overall responsibility, formulates the route, decides on song selection, and also participates in recording. However, he plans to invite other music producers to be responsible for the specific music production.
He had the same idea when producing Wave LAN, in order to ensure that the styles of his singers were not limited by him as a producer.
Don't let the power go where it should be taken, and don't be a one-man show where the power should be delegated. All the singers in the company will be produced by one person. Either they are too tired to sing with Miwa-chan until they die, or the company becomes the same assembly line.
Assembly-line music becomes popular when it is popular, but once it goes out of style, it will never come back.
"For the debut single title, it is best to collaborate with a composer who is somewhat famous." Iwahashi Shinichi thought, "But for the album song, it is not necessary. Maybe it is to collaborate with a new composer."
The first two albums after her debut can be used as a testing ground for exploration. Anyway, if Utoku Keiko wants to take the route of a singer-songwriter instead of becoming an idol, she needs to prepare many gorgeous stages and there is no need to arrange a special band team.
When the style is not yet determined in the early stage, we will not arrange a large-scale publicity plan for her. In this way, the cost of promoting her will not be so high, and she can try and make more mistakes. With a little detour, she will become popular.
A little later is not a problem.
"The personal style of the song is on the one hand, and on the other hand, there is also the personal style of her own image." Shinichi Iwahashi mentioned.
The current Keiko Utoku has straight long hair. She looks like a quiet lady, unconcerned with the world, like the women in old photos from the Showa era. Such an image makes people forget it after seeing it. Especially as she is a solo singer, a
When a person stands on the stage, such an image is too thin.
At least, let the audience leave an impression of her in their minds after watching her performance.
"Previously, I arranged for Utoku to learn guitar." Iwahashi Shinichi said, "At that time, I was considering letting her bring the guitar to the stage to sing after her debut."
"With a guitar?" Watanabe Mayumi began to recall in her mind, whether there had been such a singer before. Then, she remembered the male and female singers who came on stage with guitars during the new folk craze.
Of course, Keiko Utoku certainly does not want to be a new folk singer.
Iwahashi Shin nodded, "Utoku has been learning piano since he was a child. Now the main instrument for composing is the piano. The level of the guitar is very amateur, so a teacher is specially arranged to teach... But compared to the piano, the image of the guitar girl is more clear and three-dimensional.
Some."
Moreover, relatively speaking, female guitar solos are more flexible on stage.
However, the signature of "Guitar Girl" is that it is not enough to just bring a guitar on stage. In addition, hair, makeup, and even dressing style need to be discussed and arranged.
"Before debut, I want Utoku to cut his hair short." Shinichi Iwahashi said his thoughts.
Watanabe Mayumi seemed to be teasing him, "Girls take 'cutting their hair' very seriously."
"Yeah?"
Watanabe Manyumi nodded, "Suddenly cutting your long hair short reminds people of a 'hair-cutting ceremony', but it is something you do only when you have made a big decision."
Shinichi Iwahashi was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and couldn't help but laugh, "Our Yoshida-san got tired of seeing the same instant noodles, so he cut his hair short immediately."
"It's like something Yoshida-san would do." Watanabe Manyumi also laughed.
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't let her go and asked: "So, it is very important for Wanyumi-san to cut her hair short?"
Watanabe Wan Yumi smiled and shook her head, but what she said was: "Yes, you can save others by yourself."
Shinichi Iwahashi was about to discuss cutting her hair with Keiko Utoku. When the chief producer suggested or spoke, Keiko Utoku probably didn’t have a second answer. If he wanted to debut, he would have to make more or less changes.
However, when it comes to Utoku Keiko's debut, it will inevitably involve another matter.
Utoku Keiko's agent made an appointment at Star Office.
With ZARD in front and Keiko Utoku behind, GENZO and Star Office have been cooperating very closely. However, Shinichi Iwahashi and Watanabe Manyumi got the news a few years ago that Daiyuki Nagato of BEING was working with the investors behind Star Office.
square contact.
If BEING really becomes brothers with Xingchen Firm, then GENZO will be in a passive position.
As early as a year ago, when they learned about this matter, Iwahashi Shinichi and Watanabe Manyumi reached a consensus to deepen their cooperation with the Star Agency. Now, they must take advantage of the opportunity to formulate Utoku Keiko's debut plan and report this matter to
Set it down.
""Chibi Maruko-chan" premiered on the evening of the 7th, and the ratings and reputation seem to be very good. If it can be stable, Fuji TV will have another ace animation."
Iwahashi Shinichi thought about it, "This season of animation lasted about two years. During this period, there were advertisements for the theme song every week."
As long as the anime is popular, the song "Let's Dance" will be sold for a long time. This single was arranged by Iwahashi Shinichi to be released in April. During this period, BEING's Nagato Daiyuki was probably impatient and waiting for it.
know the result.
"If the single sells well, GENZO will make a lot of money again." Watanabe Manyumi suddenly said.
Iwahashi Shinichi glanced at her, "Is this written on my face?"
Watanabe Manyumi shook her head, "This is my idea." She paused, "What is written on Shinichi-kun's face is, 'Before the single is released, the cooperation with Xingchen Agency will be finalized.'"
When it comes to the ability to tell funny jokes in a serious manner, Watanabe Mayumi is also very good at it.
Iwahashi Shinichi was speechless for a while.
However, this is a cold joke, but it is also a top priority at the moment. The two people's plan is to sign a three to five-year cooperation plan with Xingchen Office, and during this period of time, they will cooperate comprehensively and in-depth.
Regarding the specific articles of association, we need to seek the opinions of Zhutian Printing Company. Of course, it also depends on the attitude and thoughts of Xingchen Office.
You have to pay attention to every aspect.
We must dismantle Nagato Daiyuki and destroy the cooperation between BEING and Star Office. However, we cannot just suppress our competitors and lay landmines for our future.
Give in when you need to give in, let go when you should let go. But if you can't compromise, you are absolutely not allowed to open your mouth.
Having said that, Watanabe Wan Yumi looked at the time and prepared to leave. Tonight, she had a reception to attend, and the manager of the office followed her to take charge of the drinks.
Iwahashi Shinichi got up to see her off.
Watanabe Mayumi mentioned, "After that, there will be a New Year's reception produced by Watanabe."
The reception is intended for all parties that have a cooperative relationship with Watanabe Productions.
Shinichi Iwahashi remembered that when he was still working as an agent at Watanabe Productions, he followed Shinichi Mori to attend the event after the New Year. Now, he is cooperating with Watanabe Manyumi, and Watanabe Productions will also lend their strength to GENZO by default.
.
So, as the person in charge of GENZO, Shinichi Iwahashi naturally received the invitation.
"I will be there." Iwahashi Shinichi promised.
After leaving his job, he returned to the reception venue as a partner of Watanabe Productions. His former boss stood outside the venue to greet him, and his former employer greeted him politely...
This change of identity makes me think of eighteen classic dramas in an instant.
Watanabe Wan Yumi smiled and said, "See you then."
There is a year-end party at the end of the year and a reception at the beginning of the year. It is estimated that it will take more than half of the first month to stop attending receptions.
After sending Wanyumi Watanabe away, Shinichi Iwahashi also had other plans for the night.
The sentimental driver Mijima Iijima was captured by him again, and he took her to various parties, and sometimes introduced her to people in the TV and record industries.
Mitsuo Iijima was assigned to Bo LAN's team, and the band had a good start in the new year. She herself also felt bright on her face and happy in her heart.
Even so, what is reflected on his face is still the three-wisdom look of "don't listen, don't look, don't ask".
At the beginning of the new year, the nights in Tokyo were as bright and lively as before. Last year seemed to be completely the same as this year. Late at night, when I moved to Roppongi, I still saw young people driving sports cars passing by on the road, and the roadside was full of drunk people.
local office workers.
Shinichi Iwahashi looked at Roppongi, which seemed to be more lively and prosperous than a year ago, and muttered in his heart, "Isn't the stock market starting to fall continuously?"
As soon as the market opens in the new year, the stock market bubble that blew up to the sky at the end of last year begins to play the elimination game. People who have invested their wealth in the stock market are probably on tenterhooks every day at this moment, and their mood is like riding a roller coaster.
Only someone like Shinichi Iwahashi, who has no involvement at all, can have the time to think about "the stock market is falling continuously."
But then again, maybe the lower the stock market is, the more lively and prosperous Roppongi will be. To a certain extent, both good and bad things will promote nightlife consumption.
The stock market, which is said to "never fall", began to fall continuously, and the bubble burst has already seen its shadow.
However, there are many people who think this is a temporary adjustment, and this is even the mainstream view at the moment. It is like this this week, and it may come back next week. After all, these are unprecedented times...
So many miracles have already happened. The Japanese who live among the "miracles" believe that good luck always accompanies them.
Despite this, housing prices in Tokyo are still bullish, and those who invest in real estate are still prosperous, and they still believe that good luck will always accompany them. Although people who have joined the army of Tokyo real estate speculators, there is a high probability that they also hold stocks.
Having said that, as long as housing prices do not fall, the bubble will not be completely broken for a while.
At the beginning of the New Year, Takenouchi Akihito took his annual leave and dealt with the busy schedule of just going to work, and invited Iwahashi Shinichi out for a drink. However, compared to the high-spirited New Year last year, Takenouchi Akihito seemed a little more reserved this year.
Even so, the tanned skin still revealed something.
"This year's New Year's trip to Hawaii was not absent either." Takenouchi Akihito grinned, showing his white teeth.
He has a carefree personality. After reporting his itinerary, he was also concerned about Iwahashi Shinichi's vacation arrangements. "Where did President Iwahashi go on vacation?" He looked at him and said, "Nothing has changed. It seems that he is not on the same road as me."
"I went to Hokkaido." Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "It's difficult to get a tan."
Takenouchi Akihito said "Hey" and teased him, "President Iwahashi is so pragmatic that he didn't go on an overseas trip that would be more worthy of his status."
"Please spare me." Iwahashi Shinichi called him "President Iwahashi" and got angry.
If it weren't for the good relationship between the two of them, and he was very familiar with Takenouchi Akihito's fun-loving personality, he would have thought that this old man was deliberately sarcastic.
Takenouchi Akihito laughed loudly, "What's the point? President Iwahashi needs to quickly get used to the life of being called such a respectful person."
"It would be weird if you were using the 'honorific title'." Iwahashi Shinichi complained.
Takenouchi Akihito asked him to talk back, and then he became honest. He drank heavily and started talking again. He finally stopped making fun of "President Iwabashi" and said, "It's incredible no matter how you think about it. You can actually do this."
"After all, I am a nightclub waiter." Iwahashi Shinichi joked with him.
Takenouchi Akihito laughed, "Now I'm still talking about 'nightclub waiter' as if nothing happened."
Of course Iwahashi Shinichi didn't care, "It's not a big deal. It's not like I was the president-san and then went to work as a waiter in a nightclub."
"Yes." Takenouchi Akihito nodded.
He turned to talk about his New Year vacation, "I said I was going to Hawaii, but within a few steps, I could hear Japanese being spoken, and I was surrounded by Japanese tourists who were on vacation. The local hotels and businesses also provided services for the Japanese.
Japanese service.”
Takenouchi Akihito laughed at himself, "I say it's an overseas trip, but it's almost the same as going to Tanegashima."
Iwahashi Shinichi said seriously, "The climate and climate are still different."
Takenouchi Akihito smiled so much that he lowered his head and patted his thigh.
"When I went to Hawaii this time, the hotel I stayed in was invested by Mr. Senmaso. I heard that he invested in more than one resort hotel in Hawaii and several buildings in Tokyo. He is now a very rich man."
"I've heard of this before," Shinichi Iwahashi answered.
Takenouchi Akihito continued, "It should be said that everyone knows it. He can be called a representative figure who has grasped the pulse of this era."
Although he is not as good as the man who speculated on real estate in an ancestral parking lot in Tokyo and got himself listed on Forbes in one fell swoop, Qian Changfu is also strong enough for "using his fame as a singer to take out loans and invest in real estate and make tens of billions"
.
"However," Takenouchi Akihito suddenly turned the topic to Shinichi Iwahashi, "I now feel that you are the one who has grasped the pulse of the times, Shinichi-kun."
This is not outrageous.
Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't stand listening, "It's too mysterious to say that."
"There's nothing we can do about it."
Takenouchi Akihito sighed, "Every time I excitedly met you before, you poured cold water on me. Even though we were in the best of times, you always made me feel heavy inside. I felt like I was about to return to the oil crisis."
"..."
"So," he told Shinichi Iwahashi, "thanks to you, at the end of last year, I sold my stocks."
Takenouchi Akihito said to himself, "When I was watching the economic news on the evening of the 29th, I still regretted it. If I had known better, I wouldn't have listened to you."
