Although preliminary investigations and evaluations by all parties indicated that the album "Invincible" would reach a new height, even Universal Music Group did not expect that the album "Invincible" would exceed two million sales worldwide in less than two weeks.
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Fourteen days have passed, and according to sales summary, "Invincible" has sold more than 2.7 million copies worldwide.
Now is the era of the end of records, which is constantly being criticized by the media and industry insiders!
It's simply incredible that Zheng Qian's album can achieve such results.
Among them, the lead song "Baby" has become even more famous, setting off a popular whirlwind around the world, especially among teenagers. It has extraordinary influence. If you can't sing a few lines of "Baby", you will even be looked down upon by your peers.
Other songs followed suit and continued to be popular, ranking in the top ten of the Billboard singles chart for two consecutive weeks.
This directly allowed the album "Invincible" to take the first place in the album chart.
At this point, everyone can see that Zheng Qian, who is strongly supported by Universal Music Group, already has the popularity and strength to rival international superstars.
And it achieved sales of 2.7 million albums in two weeks. Although this record is very good at the moment, and can even be said to be unrivaled, it still has not broken the record held by many music gods in the past.
After all, the current music scene has actually begun to shift to the Internet era.
Everyone has a mobile phone, and if they want to listen to music, they can just download and play it on their mobile phone.
This also demonstrates Zheng Qian's ability. It is undoubtedly a miracle that he can still achieve such results under such circumstances.
This shows that there are still many people who are willing to spend money to support Zheng Qian's new album. Even if there is no place to play it after buying it, they will still use it as a collection.
So Universal Music Group also feels that it made the right bet this time.
However, sluggish sales are inevitable. Not only is not everyone able to generate electricity for love, but it is also impossible to buy an outdated CD player just for this album.
This led Universal Music Group to begin to shift its strategy and develop its Internet model vertically two weeks after the launch of "Invincible". It launched the digital music of all songs from the "Invincible" album in several mature app music application markets.
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In this way, offline fans are taken care of, and online fans have a channel to listen.
So, when the third week came, many fans started to quickly open their mobile phones after learning the news through various channels.
As soon as midnight passes, I immediately log in to the relevant website, click to purchase, and download the twelve songs from the album "Invincible" to my mobile phone.
At this moment, "Invincible" finally broke out.
In the following days, countless teenagers would put headphones in their ears every day during class, after class, even at lunch, and even when sleeping at night, listening to "Baby", "Safe and Sound", "Kiss Goodbye" and other songs without interruption.
A classic song, enjoy the beauty brought by music.
Every song is so special and you never tire of listening to it.
Even after listening to it a hundred times, and then listening to other songs in the album, and then coming back to listen to this song, I still feel it is very beautiful.
This is probably the classic level.
Zheng Qian was able to combine these songs that were very popular in his previous life into the same album, so he was naturally confident about the upcoming reputation.
Sure enough, after the songs in the album "Invincible" were sung and popular all over the world, and became the best-selling song in the industry, many experts in the industry around the world began to dismember the songs in this album.
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Finally, there are all those who complain, scold, belittle, and disdain, but there are also many who praise, admire, defend, and pay tribute.
Of course, in the eyes of most fans, these songs are undoubtedly classics among classics, and they all like to listen to them.
Just listening to this is enough to erase all the criticism from so-called professionals.
"It's just jealousy and jealousy!"
"Although Zheng Qian is Asian, there is nothing wrong with his singing and speaking. It is even better than mine!"
"I feel very comfortable listening to it! I also like the song "Baby" very much. Now I have a party at home and I can't do it without playing this song. Don't ask why, I just like it!"
"'Safe and Sound' is simply a divine song! 'Song of the Earth' made me cry!"
"It is recommended to listen to "right now" when driving. I took off directly at 260 yards!!"
"So-called professionals actually don't have any creative ability, and they are not worthy of carrying Zheng Qian's shoes!"
"I like Chinese singers so much. It turns out that Chinese people can also write such excellent songs!"
"I have already been to China because of Zheng Qian! But I found that the most difficult thing about going to China is not the conflict of local culture and ideas, but the language! Oh my god! They are all talking in Chinese, and I don't even listen.
don't know!"
"Brother, do you want Chinese people to communicate in English in their own country and land? Give up, this is impossible!"
"It was only after listening to Zheng Qian's songs that I realized that China has developed to what it is today. According to expert estimates, this will be the world's largest trade market in the future, and more and more products will be born here.
A Fortune 500 company in the world, but unfortunately, when I go online there, I have to use a VPN..."
"China is a socialist country. Every policy they promulgate will be implemented on the ground. Unlike so-called democratic countries like the United States, many plans promulgated have not been realized!"
"Yes, China plans to catch up with the United States and England. Now they have left the United Kingdom behind economically. The United States is probably next!"
"It's ridiculous. You still want to surpass the United States? Let's surpass Japan first!"
"Japan's economy has stagnated. It is only a matter of time before China's GDP surpasses Japan's. It will definitely not exceed ten years!"
"No, it may not even exceed five years!"
"I am looking forward to the Beijing Olympics more and more now. It is said that China has spent huge sums of money to build this Olympic Games on an unprecedented scale. Some people say this may be the most exciting Olympic Games in the history!"
"It's so ridiculous, Chinese people can brag!"
Because of Zheng Qian's popularity, fans in many countries have also turned their attention to China.
Now, although it is 2006, the venue for the 2008 Olympic Games has already been revealed.
Everyone in the industry knows that in two years, China will join hands with the International Olympic Committee to host the Olympic Games in Beijing.
At this time, all Chinese athletes are training at full capacity, hoping to win gold medals in various sports at home.
In addition, Zheng Qian served as the image ambassador of the Beijing Olympics. After Zheng Qian became popular internationally, many fans also paid attention to the Beijing Olympics when they were searching for Zheng Qian's information.
The Beijing Olympics also suddenly became a hotly searched keyword internationally because of Zheng Qian.
This made the comrades of the Beijing Olympic Bid Committee overjoyed.
"Pie in the sky!"
The Olympic Bidding Committee did not miss this publicity opportunity and immediately released Zheng Qian's previously created "The Capital Welcomes You" to take advantage of this popular trend.
The entire song was recorded by four publicity ambassadors Zheng Qian, Cheng Long, Fang Yaping and Liu Dazhi. Originally, the Olympic bid committee wanted to invite hundreds of famous domestic singers to sing, but this time unexpectedly came, there was no time at all.
Invited, the joint chorus version of the four image ambassadors was pushed out.
Not only has it been launched domestically.
Abroad, the Olympic Bid Committee also released an English version of "The Capital Welcomes You."
Taking advantage of the popularity of Zheng Qian's album, this song immediately spread all over the world.
"My door is always open..."
For a time, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games completely became the focus of attention of citizens from all countries, and it was no longer limited to Zheng Qian's fans.
After all, besides Zheng Qian, Cheng Long is also an internationally renowned action movie star.
And it's very popular in Hollywood.
The song jointly sung by these two superstars naturally attracted much attention and received enthusiastic coverage from news media in various countries as soon as it was released.
Zheng Qian also didn't expect the big bosses of the Olympic bid committee to be so keen that they would seize this opportunity and release the song "The Capital Welcomes You" in advance.
But I have to say that the effect is excellent. At least many people in various countries around the world have remembered the Beijing Olympics, and it has also aroused a huge sense of expectation.
The leaders of the Olympic Bid Committee were also happy from ear to ear. This unexpected surprise was really like pie in the sky. The leaders who originally wanted to wait until the Beijing Olympics were approaching before discussing the publicity plan immediately made the decision and started spreading the news around the world.
Warm up.
At the same time, in order to increase the popularity, the leaders of the Olympic bid committee immediately called in Zheng Qian and announced a piece of news that shocked Zheng Qian.
Two years later, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Zheng Qian will light the torch as the main torchbearer of the 29th Beijing Olympics.
This made Zheng Qian a bit confused. The spot for the torch bearer was decided so easily?
Zheng Qian still remembers that scene from his previous life.
On August 8, 2008, the 29th Summer Olympics was held at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in Beijing Olympic Park.
The famous sportsman Li Ning, as the main torchbearer, lit the main torch of the Olympic Games. At that moment, the Olympic flame burned brightly over the Bird's Nest, and the flames shot straight into the sky. Zheng Qian was so excited when he saw it.
He still remembers the "trapeze" method Li Ning used to light the flame.
Although it only lasted a few minutes, it left the viewer with great visual enjoyment.
Of course, a fool also understands the effort required and the training behind it, how arduous it is.
But now, the task of lighting the holy fire has been handed over to him!
"You are now the country's business card."
Jing Weimin, Chairman of the Olympic Bid Committee, said with relief and joy: "You often go abroad, and you should know how serious the information blockade against us abroad is. Even if we join the WTO, even if we are one of the five permanent members of the United Nations, the outside world still has no regard for us.
The slander and prejudice have not diminished at all.”
"Do you know why? Because we are a socialist country, and our system is very different from other countries in the world. There are only five socialist countries in the world so far, and these five countries are similar in appearance but different in appearance. We
As the most developed socialist country among them, it is well known that we shoulder the heavy responsibilities and pressures of resistance. We also face provocations and threats from the largest democratic country in the world..."
"Before, there was the Soviet Union standing in the way, but now we are the only ones left to face the enemy directly."
"Before today, it was still unknown whether the Beijing Olympics could be successfully held and whether it could attract countless foreign friends to participate. But because of your performance, Zheng Qian, the world's attention has been drawn to this place..."
"So, it is natural and very reasonable for you to be the main torchbearer. This is the conclusion reached unanimously by the comrades of our Olympic bid committee after discussions."
Listening to Jing Weimin's impassioned words, Zheng Qian was inspired and moved in his heart.
He immediately expressed to Jing Weimin: "Thank you to the chief for your support. I will definitely complete this task and live up to the expectations of the party and the country."
"Very good." Jing Weimin smiled and nodded, then shook hands with Zheng Qian firmly and said: "As for the method of lighting the torch, we haven't decided yet. Director Zhang Zeping is fully responsible for this. You are a
Genius, if you have some wild ideas in your head, you can give your opinion to Director Zhang Zeping, and we will wait and see."
Zheng Qian agreed immediately.
In fact, he also wanted to try hanging a wire and lighting the sacred fire in the form of a "trapeze" above the bird's nest.
That scene still lingers in Zheng Qian's heart.
Every time I think about it, I am both excited and proud.
But now, the opportunity is placed in front of him. He is about to become the main torchbearer, fly to the Bird's Nest in person, and light the flame.
Since he was as calm as Zheng Qian, he no longer felt calm when he returned to his residence.
He had just returned to Beijing from the United States, and after nearly a month of promotion and charting, the album "Invincible" became one of the most popular albums in the world at the moment.
His body was already a little tired, and the jet lag had not yet adjusted, so it was natural for Zheng Qian to fall asleep when he returned to the hotel.
But at this time, he was full of energy and his brain was unusually clear. After packing his belongings, he immediately contacted Director Zhang Zeping.
Zhang Zeping had known the result a few days in advance. Regarding the news that Zheng Qiandan was appointed as the torch bearer, Zhang Zeping, the chief director of the Olympic Games, did not have any meaning. Although he felt that it was more appropriate for his country's athletes to light the torch, there was no doubt that
With Zheng Qian's current popularity overseas and his positive aura, he is absolutely well-deserved to become the main torchbearer of the Olympic Games.
Zheng Qian and Zhang Zeping exchanged a few pleasantries and then immediately got down to business and conveyed the concept of "trapeze" to each other.
When Zhang Zeping heard that he was going to hang wires in a circle above the bird's nest and then light the sacred fire, his whole body was shocked and his scalp was numb: "Is this... can this be done?"
"Can your body handle the food?"
Obviously, even Zhang Zeping expressed shock that Zheng Qian would perform a trapeze act above the Bird's Nest with 80,000 people.
Zheng Qian said with a smile: "It's worth it, and it should be achievable both in theory and practice."
After all, he had seen with his own eyes how the project was completed to perfection.
However, just as Zhang Zeping was worried, if this project is to be completed without mistakes, it must be practiced at least hundreds or thousands of times.
No one can guarantee that they can still move around easily while holding a torch hundreds of meters in the air.