"Letter to Mother" seems to have been recorded very smoothly and simply, but in fact it is just like that for Chen Feng. He has proficient skills in all musical instruments, and his piano playing level is at the master level. He recorded it for a whole morning and played it for ten times.
Again, there is no problem with the quality at all.
The piano single was successfully recorded, and the next step was to release it. Meili Beauty Company has its own distribution channels in this regard. Previously, Tina and Blainey's albums were all independently released by Meili Beauty Company. Chen Feng initially fell in love with this company.
The company is mainly for its distribution qualifications and channels.
"When will it be released?" Betty asked eagerly.
Chen Feng thought for a while and replied: "It will be released within two weeks at the earliest."
The publication review of publications in the United States is relatively fast. Chen Feng has recorded the master tape and can hand it over to the production factory for production this afternoon. At least 200,000 copies can be produced in one day. Of course, safety
The only reason is to obtain the publication permission before producing. The result can usually be obtained within a week.
"Okay. I'm just waiting for the release of this single. Then I'll buy more to give away. By the way, how many copies do you plan to release?"
"One million," Chen Feng said slightly conservatively.
Betty frowned slightly when she heard this and said, "This is a bit too little."
Chen Feng said with a smile: "One million pieces at the beginning is already a lot. If you don't want to buy or sell, just increase the number. You can't just issue 10 million pieces at the beginning, right?"
Betty couldn't help laughing when she heard this: "That's true. However, one million is indeed a bit too little. With your song "To Miranda", you have many fans around the world. As long as they
Knowing that you have released new piano music, I will definitely buy one very enthusiastically."
"One million copies is already a lot. My ideal sales volume would be two million copies." Chen Feng is not being humble. He really thinks so. Now music is really important to him.
It has become a hobby. I don’t deliberately pursue sales.
Betty said seriously: "You underestimate your own strength. You also underestimate the charm of this song. Believe me, there must be sales of 10 million copies worldwide. Maybe in North America alone, you may win
Sales of 10 million copies. After all, your song "To Miranda" is so classic and is very popular. As long as you promote it a little, you are the author of "To Miranda", and sales are not a problem at all."
Chen Feng nodded and said: "I know. Now many people know "To Miranda" but don't know who the author of this song is. This time I will specially mark it on the album cover. Speaking of the cover, we can discuss it
The design of the cover, as well as the origin of the song and the story behind it.”
"You can make up your own mind about this. Once you've done it, just give it to me for review."
"Okay, then I'll find someone to design and write the story. I'll show it to you when it's done."
After the two reached an agreement, Betty did not stay at the Beauty Beauty Company any longer.
After she left, Chen Feng called Lisa and gave her a series of follow-up tasks for the release of the piano single.
Then he designed an album cover himself. He is now proficient in computers, so designing a cover will certainly not be a problem.
It only took him more than ten minutes to make an abstract-style cover, with French words "Letter to Mother" written on the front, an abstract painting of his mother, and Chen Feng's profile picture on the reverse, as well as his simple
Introduction. The emphasis is of course on introducing him as the author of the famous piano piece "To Miranda".
After the cover was designed, there was also an introduction to the creative background of the song, which Chen Feng also did in one swipe. The focus was on introducing the life of Betty’s mother, Camille, and praising her for a while. Of course,
In fact, this is not a compliment. Her mother is indeed very outstanding.
It took Chen Feng almost half an hour to complete the cover and the background description of the song creation. If Betty knew that he had completed it in such a short time, she would definitely think that he was not very concerned about this matter, but in fact
Of course not.
Chen Feng was very satisfied with what he had done. However, in order to avoid Betty's misunderstanding, Chen Feng planned to delay giving the things to Betty for review just like last time.
The original gathering of friends at Chen Feng's house on Saturday was canceled because Miranda suddenly received a request from Lancôme for publicity and advertising shooting.
In the next few days, because Miranda went to New York to shoot a commercial, Chen Feng went to Beyoncé's place for dinner every day, either at noon or in the evening. Of course, the main purpose was to see his daughter and mother.
That day, news came from Lisa that his piano single had received a publishing license and was approved. So, the Beauty Company commissioned a record manufacturer to produce the first batch of one million copies.
On this day, Chen Feng contacted Betty and told her the news. He also said that the album cover had been designed and asked her to send a text message to her email address, and Chen Feng sent it to her.
Betty said she could go to his company now and take a look at the actual pictures.
Of course Chen Feng has no objection.
In less than half an hour, Betty came to the Meili Beauty Company and came to Chen Feng's office.
At his desk, Chen Feng opened the actual picture of the cover on his computer and showed it to her. The first thing he saw was the abstract painting of a character on the front, which made Betty appreciate it very much.
"This abstract painting of a female figure is really good. It can be said to encompass the role of mothers all over the world. It also has a certain three-dimensionality, is very trendy and creative. Who designed this? It should be a very promising artist.
A designer."
When Chen Feng saw that she admired the cover he designed so much, he was certainly very pleased. He couldn't help but smile and said: "I designed this cover, and I also figured out this portrait myself. I'm very happy that you admire it so much."
"Really?" Betty couldn't help but look surprised when she heard this. Then she thought about it and quickly explained, "I mean, you are too versatile. You are actually involved in design and painting, and your level is so high.
"
Chen Feng smiled modestly and said: "It's not that high, it's just that I'm usually more interested in these things."
"This is the modesty of you Tang people. Your design and painting skills are obviously very high, why are you so modest?"
"Okay. I do have some skills in design and painting, but there is still a gap compared to those real people."
Betty smiled and said: "You are right. However, compared to cover design, you are already among the top people in this industry. What's more, you are just a hobby in this area, while others are in this industry.
I have been working diligently for many years.”
"Okay. Thank you for your compliment. Since you have no problem with this cover, let's pass it. And this one is about the creative background of piano music. I focused on your mother. If you are willing, I can
Print pictures of your mother and you."
Betty heard this and immediately said, "Is this okay?"
Chen Feng nodded and said: "Of course. This song was originally composed for your mother."
"Okay. I'll go back and choose a photo of my mother."
After Betty said this, she went back in a hurry. Almost an hour later, she hurried back with two photos of her and her mother. Both were ID photos of the upper body, but both were very beautiful.
.
"Thank you. Please put these two photos up."
After Chen Feng took the two photos and looked at them, he called Lisa and handed the two photos to her. Of course, the printing of the cover and song descriptions did not require Chen Feng, the boss, to do it himself.
"Thank you so much this time. With this song "Letter to Mother" and my mother's photo printed on it, her soul in heaven will definitely be very happy. I don't know how to thank you."
"You're too kind. Don't forget you spent $1.5 million on this song."
Betty smiled and said: "Speaking of the 1.5 million US dollars, I remembered that the Los Angeles Times wanted to interview you and me before, but I refused. I don't know whether you will accept their interview or not. The main reason why they interviewed us is
I spent 1.5 million US dollars to buy one of your songs. If you are willing, I can contact him now and ask him to arrange an interview for us."
The Los Angeles Times is one of the few major newspapers in the United States. It has a large number of subscribers and is of course relatively influential. Being interviewed in such a newspaper is basically like the treatment of a big star.
Of course, Chen Feng actually doesn't have much interest in appearing in media magazines. But now he wants to establish himself in Hollywood and develop his film and television career here. It is definitely better to be famous than not to be famous.
"That's good work. By accepting this interview, I think I can promote my piano single in advance."
Seeing what Chen Feng said, Betty was of course very cooperative and called the reporter from the Los Angeles Times on the spot, and then made an appointment to be interviewed at the Beauty Beauty Company tomorrow afternoon.
The next afternoon, this reporter arrived as scheduled. He was a white man in his thirties, wearing glasses, very polite but also very smart. His name was Fred, and he was a full-time reporter for the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times.
In Chen Feng's office, Fred interviewed Chen Feng and Feng Timo.
"Hello, Mr. Chen, why did you want to put your ability to compose a song up for auction?"
"It's very simple. Mr. Claus from the AIDS Research Foundation deceived me. He said he wanted me to support their foundation and support charity. Then, I agreed to him in a daze." Chen Feng's words were of course the truth.
, I just say this to add a bit of humor. This is the culture of the United States.
"This is really a surprise. Previously, media reports thought it was your own idea. Unexpectedly, it was the suggestion of Mr. Claus, director of the AIDS Research Foundation. However, I guess you were not deceived by him, but you yourself
You think this is a good idea, right?"
Chen Feng smiled, nodded and said: "Yes. This is indeed a very good idea. If it can be auctioned, it will also be a very good gimmick, which will help me improve my reputation. For example, you are not here to interview me now.
?”
"Haha. Yes, this is the only time in my life that I have auctioned the creative rights of a song. But it happened to be successful. Of course, it would not be possible if it were someone else. They might also be auctioned off smoothly, but it would definitely be less than 150.
Ten thousand dollars. Ms. Betty, what did you think at the beginning? After all, this is 1.5 million U.S. dollars, which is not a small amount. And it is only the creative rights of a song. Many people will think it is not worth it."
Betty said calmly: "The reason is very simple, because he is Chen Feng. He is the author of the famous song "To Miranda". I believe in his musical talent. I believe he can write a very good piano song for me."
song."
"Wait a minute." Fred interrupted Betty and asked with some surprise and confusion, "You spent so much money to acquire the right to compose one of his songs, not the current popular songs, but piano music?
This is really crazy. So, has Mr. Chen created it?"
Betty smiled slightly and said: "Yes. The reason why I took the photo was so that Chen Feng could compose a nice piano piece for me. It would be best if it could reach the level of "To Miranda". Now Chen Feng has
I wrote the song and I am very satisfied with it. Its name is "Letter to Mother". Chen Feng was inspired by my mother and I to create this classic piece. Chen Feng has already recorded it.
This piano piece is expected to be released in the United States in one week at the earliest. If you like the piano piece "To Miranda", please don't miss it."
Betty was really attentive. It was really rare for a rich woman like her with billions of dollars in property to take the initiative to advertise for him.
"Okay, okay. I see that you are very satisfied with the song "Letter to Mother" created by Mr. Chen?"
"Yes. I'm very satisfied. At least I think the $1.5 million I spent was really worth it."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because this song "Letter to Mother" is very commemorative in my opinion. It must make my mother who is in heaven very happy. It can also comfort my heart. In my opinion, this is more important than anything else.
important."
“Is this piece mainly about maternal love?”
"Mother's love is only part of it. What's more important is that children express their longing for and gratitude to their mothers. I cry every time I listen to it. It's really touching. It's definitely not a loss if you buy one for your collection."
Fred was speechless as he watched Betty trying her best to promote Chen Feng's new piano single. He turned to Chen Feng and asked: "So, Mr. Chen, do you think she paid you $1.5 million to compose such a piano song?
Isn’t it a good deal?”
Chen Feng evaded the important point and said: "The main purpose of her spending 1.5 million US dollars was for charity, not for me to write songs for her. This must be stated in advance. Otherwise, she would not have bid such a high price.
.”
When Betty heard this, she smiled, nodded towards Chen Feng, and said thank you.