China Entertainment: I really don’t want to live with the queen

Chapter 11 No one can make any money from me
Huang Bo and Xiao Ou lamented that Xu Chen missed the opportunity, but Xu Chen felt it didn't matter.

If Mo Yan doesn't cooperate with him, it's not his loss, but Mo Yan's loss.

Zhang Peiren, a short-sighted and arrogant person, can only say that the collapse of Magic Rock in 2001 was not without root causes.

Xu Chen didn't take this matter seriously.

The recognized starting point of Chinese pop music is the song "Hometown Love" sung by Li Guyi in 1981.

Due to the special background of the times, this song was not accepted by the public and was dismissed as a decadent sound.

In 1983, Hong Kong singer Zhang Mingmin appeared on the Spring Festival Gala for the first time and sang the song "My Chinese Heart". From then on, the mainland music scene merged with the Hong Kong music scene and the Taiwanese music scene, and the label began to rise.

After 13 years of development.

There are 80 label companies in the mainland, large and small, with big labels such as EMI.Rolling Stone, PolyGram, Warner, Sony.

Because these companies have led mainland pop music for decades, no matter in technology.equipment.channel.Manpower...

They are far better than mainland companies. Newcomers have labels and it is relatively easy to become famous. Yang Kun and Sha Baoliang have been rejected by major labels many times.

The price is to sign a "deed of sale."

For example, Ren Xianqi.

Ren Xianqi's "Heart Is Too Soft" became popular on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places. It sold millions in the mainland. The company behind this album is Rolling Stone.

Few people know.

Ren Xianqi signed with Xinge Records in 1990. In 1991, Xinge Records was acquired by Rolling Stone, and by 1996.

For five years, Ren Xianqi did not have any albums, and was even on the list of singers whose contracts were "terminated" every year.

Could it be that Ren Xianqi doesn’t want to release an album?
Or is his singing skills poor and his professional level low?

No.

The Rolling Stones don't praise him, and if he changes 72 times, he can only eat shit.

Xu Chen didn't want to be like Ren Xianqi, who suffered the grievance of not being able to release an album for five years and being squeezed by label resources, so he rejected Moyan.

In addition to major labels, there are no fewer than 12 small and medium-sized labels in the mainland.

Small and medium-sized brands have no money, no people, and no equipment...

Lots of shortcomings.

There is only one advantage...

These old men either have a second uncle in the propaganda department, or a third uncle in the radio station, or they have an uncle in the newspaper office...

Snake hole and rat hole, each has a distribution channel, part-time reselling pirated CDs.

It's not enough to praise them. They have a short, flat and fast blitz, and major labels have to stay away.

Xu Chen's retreat is small and medium-sized labels.

of course.

Now he has only one priority.

Record a song!Record a song!
…………

April 1997, 4, the 18th day of the third lunar month.

The wind is sunny and the sun is shining.

The official lady living in the alley deep in the flowers is like a secluded boudoir. In front of Xu Chen, she lifted her clouds ~
First impression.

This young lady was down and out. The alleys were narrow, the houses were low and low, and the "authentic flavor" of the old Peking Imperial City was immediately apparent.

Xu Chen rode his bicycle and wandered around.

Deep in the Hundred Flowers is not an ordinary place. Deep in the alley, Xu Bancheng and Cao Bancheng live.

I heard that fights often broke out in alleys because of how many feet the wall occupied. Xu Bancheng's wife was probably no match for Cao Bancheng's wife.

Xu Chen decided that when he got rich in the future, he would buy a courtyard house. He would not be afraid of fights...

He is single!
Xu Chen was in high spirits, but Huang Bo, the eunuch of the chamber pot, was disappointed. The grandson pointed at the young man with disheveled hair and a guitar on his back, and said in a angry and pitiful tone: "Old Xu, look at it, these are all people you want to touch." You’re a lucky rock singer~”

The mean expression clearly said: "Xu Chen, you reject the magic rock. Now you know the importance of it."

Xu Chen ignored him.

Xiao Ou is right, Xiao Bozi means that the emperor is not in a hurry and the eunuch is...

Deep in the Flowers is the “Holy Land of Chinese Rock and Roll.”

Cui Jian, Black Panther Band, Tang Dynasty Band.The Three Heroes of Magic Rock, China's top singers/bands, have all recorded songs here.

Now it has become the standard equipment for strong people. If you don’t have a private recording studio in the depths of Baihua, you are not really famous!
Singers are sought after.

The recording studio in "Deep Flowers" is naturally not cheap.

Xu Chen inquired and found out that the cost of renting the princess's private recording studio for one year was between 20 and 30.

The current civil servant salary in BJ is only 600 yuan a month, and the most stable class in society have to go without food or drink for 27 years.

Not to mention ordinary people.

The princess spends more money and earns more. The "signing fee" for switching to EMI this year alone is 6000 million. She is so wealthy that she bought eight buildings in Beiping City in one go!
Now is the best time for singers!
Xu Chen wants to be the most coquettish person.

…………

"Xu Chen, you are here!"

As soon as they arrived at the door, there was a man standing guard in front of the stone lion at the door. Seeing Xu Chen, Zhang Yatong threw away the pancakes, looked at it, and smacked his tongue: "Xu Chen, are you just the two of us?"

"Recording songs" is not an easy job.

Perhaps in the public's mind, "recording a song" means that a singer goes into a recording studio and sings inside, while millions of sound editors outside are sweating and repairing.

After singing the song, Gouzizi took a white towel, unscrewed the mineral water bottle, and said in a sharp and flattering voice: "Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your hard work, Mimi, you are great~"

reality.

Before "recording a song", you need a professional to record the song. A song may include guitar, bass, piano, bass drum...

All need to be recorded in advance, "chords", "harmony"...

When the "song" comes out, the singer officially records the song. After recording, he still needs to "harmonize" and "mix"...unless Li Ronghao~
This grandson did all the work of the band by himself, and he was the "recording engineer".It's so crazy that no one can make any money from him!

After Zhang Yatong finished speaking, he asked and answered himself: "That's right. If you need it, you can find it inside."

"Old Zhang!"

Xu Chen was a little surprised. Zhang Yatong was a gold medal producer. Looking at him, it was like seeing a little sheep being slaughtered.

Taking three steps and two steps, Xu Chen put his arm on Zhang Yatong's shoulders and said enthusiastically: "Old Zhang, why are you here? Sister Fei has no idea of ​​releasing an album recently."

"Xu Chen, I'm here to help you." Zhang Yatong leaned forward, a little unaccustomed to it, pushed up his glasses frame, and said angrily: "I heard you were going to record a song a few days ago. I think this is your first time. Come uninvited, Mr. Xu, don’t mind.”

"Call me Lao Xu."

"Old Xu?" Zhang Yatong called tentatively.

"Very good." Xu Chen was very heroic, holding Zhang Yatong with one arm and Huang Bo with the other: "Old Zhang, this is Xiao Bozi. Don't look at his humble appearance. He is actually a singer waiting to be famous."

"Hello, hello." Huang Bo grinned and nodded in confirmation: "Lao Zhang, I've heard about your album. It's very thoughtful."

"Hello, hello." Zhang Yatong was very humble. Last time Xu Chen had a talk, Zhang Yatong and the old virgin met the little girl, and wanted to communicate more with Xu Chen.

Xu Chen's level is not low. It is expected that although Huang Bo looks a bit ugly, his music is definitely not bad.

…………

Front desk.

A girl with freckles on the tip of her nose took out paper and pen. She knew Zhang Yatong and said, "Brother Zhang, the people you brought are in your hands."

"Ah."

Zhang Yatong has a quiet personality and is a bit of a nerd. Several people were sitting in the reception area of ​​the lobby. He explained: "Lao Xu, if you need any staff, we can help you find them. They are all experienced in the music industry. .”

The princess’s recording studio provides free recording, venue and tools.

but.

People who use tools need money. Xu Chen thought about it and asked tentatively: "What's the price?"

"Let's do this, Lao Xu. I'll tell you one item, and if you need it, I'll tell you the price."

Zhang Yatong wrote down on the paper: "Producer."

"Lao Xu, do you have anyone as a producer?"

“How much does a producer cost?”

"Well, producers usually look at the project commission. For example, my production fee is currently 200 million."

"There is someone!" Xu Chen said solemnly.

"Old Xu, have you found a music company?" Last time Xu Chen rejected Moyan, Zhang Yatong didn't expect someone to invest in Xu Chen's album so quickly.

Then.

I think it's normal. With Xu Chen's talent, it's only a matter of time before he stands out.

He became interested: "Lao Xu, which company is it from and what is the name of the producer?"

"Xu Chen!"

"Yourself!" Zhang Yatong's eyes widened, and after thinking for a while, Xu Chen's vision was indeed sharp, and the producer had no problem.

Zhang Yatong was among the producers and took note of Xu Chen.

They said in turn: "Old Xu, I think there is a piano factor. Is there anyone with a piano?"

"how much is this?"

"Based on hourly rates, some charge 500, some charge 800, top pianists charge 8000/hour..."

Nima!

Xu Chen continued: "Yes, Xu Chen."

Zhang Yatong was stunned for a moment and joked: "Old Xu, you know so many things!"

"Where's the northwest drum?"

"how much is this?"

"This is relatively rare. You may be charged according to the album. I have a friend who knows it. It's about 4."

"Have……"

"Xu Chen!"

"Where's the harmony writing?"

"Xu Chen!"

Zhang Yatong stopped again, looking like he had seen a ghost. After thinking for a while, he handed the paper to Xu Chen: "Old Xu, you can figure it out. If there is anything you don't know how to do, just write it down."

"Short of money..."

Xu Chen understood Li Ronghao a little. It was too outrageous. I didn't make any money, but I owe a lot of debt?
Harmony, mixing, chords, guitar, bass, erhu, flute, morinouqin...

Xu Chen wrote his name eloquently. Finally, after thinking about it, he crossed out Guitar and filled in Huang Bo!
Zhang Yatong held the paper.

My eyes almost fell out, damn it.He has never seen such an animal since he started in the industry!
quite a while.

Zhang Yatong thought for a while, put down the paper, and said with a serious expression: "Old Xu, the first album is very important. If you hold yourself to low standards, then I have nothing to say. However, I can tell from your rejection of Magic Rock. , you are ambitious!"

"If you don't have money, I'll lend it to you!" Zhang Yatong said: "Lao Xu, although you and I have only met once, I regard you as my musical confidant. If you are short of money, I have it here. I will give it to you first." lend you."

Xu Chen was silent, half-smiling but not smiling, and joked: "Zhang Yatong, aren't you afraid that I won't come back to you?"

"Haha..." Zhang Yatong pointed at the paper: "You know so much, why don't you spend the rest of your life working for me as a cow or a horse."

to be frank.

Xu Chen was very moved. The ancients valued justice over life and death, and Zhang Yatong had the style of the ancients.

He said in a deep voice: "Zhang Yatong, I recognize you as my friend. If I need it, I will speak to you!"

Zhang Yatong looked at Xu Chen's serious eyes and could only nod in agreement, thinking: 'If the effect of Lao Xu's recording is not good, as a friend, I must persuade him! '

(End of this chapter)