Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 1042 1042. Another purpose
Utoku Keiko has been on a steady stream for a year since his debut. He released records in a down-to-earth manner, started a small-venue tour seriously, and played songs on TV shows during the promotion period.Occasionally, he also plays a small role in a TV series.

Her star agency did not give her too good TIE-UP. The three singles she debuted in one year were used as the theme song of the radio, the theme song of the morning show, and the commercial song of air fresheners.But in any case, the basic publicity is still there.

Instead, her next single is scheduled to be used as an episode of the TV series "Lovely Season", and she herself will also make a cameo appearance in the TV series, playing the original image of a "guitar girl".

The singer himself plays himself in TV dramas. This kind of thing often happens. TV dramas can increase the topic of the episode, and the singer himself can show his face for publicity, which is beneficial to both sides.Speaking of which, in order to increase the topicality of the Japanese TV drama mode of filming and broadcasting, inviting popular actors to be the guests of the episode is also a common method.

At the beginning of her debut, the songs released by Ude Keiko were still co-written with other composers.But this year, the number of songs independently composed by her has begun to increase, and the new single to be released next will use her original songs for both songs.

Utoku Keiko and Daiguro Moji, the two girls also sang harmony together in the recording studio before their debut. After their debut, their route planning and trends are completely different.However, Daikoku Moji was born and became popular in one fell swoop. In this year, Keiko Utoku also accumulated a group of quite loyal supporters. The image of short-haired guitar girl SOLO has become her characteristic.

Utoku Keiko is the first singer under the label jointly established by GENZO and Xingchen Office. Last year, when the label held the audition, it included an advertisement for the audition in her debut single. Naturally, this year also No exception.

The three newcomers recruited through the selection meeting last year are still undergoing training.It will be held again this year, and by the time this year's audition begins, last year's newcomers will also make their debuts one after another.However, if some of the newcomers who pass the audition will make their debut, then when the audition is held in the future, it will not only be accompanied by promotional advertisements in Utoku Keiko's single.

The selection meeting for the new label was held jointly with Xingchen Agency, and Xingchen Agency’s voice was even higher than that of Yanqiao Shinichi. Even if Yanqiao Shenyi was not satisfied with the newcomers who were selected by Xingchen, Also nods in agreement.

Of course, the sales and publicity for the debut later will also be heavily contributed by the Xingchen Office.

This selection meeting was organized by Iwahashi Shinichi and Xingchen Office, and Watanabe Wanyumi did not participate.When he mentioned it, Wanyumi Watanabe was just listening.

But Shinichi Yanqiao changed the subject and discussed with her, "I want to hold a new audition."

Mayumi Watanabe looked a little more serious, waiting for his next words.

Shinichi Iwahashi plans to host another selection meeting at the headquarters of GENZO.However, instead of selecting newcomers within GENZO, several well-known producers or composers are invited to select newcomers through their eyes.

Mayumi Watanabe couldn't help laughing after hearing the general idea, "Isn't this "Band Paradise"?"

It sounds like it is.Yanqiao Shinichi acted nonchalantly, "With our eyes alone, it's inevitable that we can't see clearly."

To discover a variety of newcomers, it is a convenient and easy-to-use method to use several pairs of different eyes.The black-clothed people behind the scenes who intend to participate in the audition will select candidates, and let these producers be the producers of the newcomers they have selected, and introduce various newcomers with different styles. This is also a way to strengthen the relationship with the black-clothed people behind the scenes .

In addition, there is the most important point.

Shinichi Iwahashi explained, "The people in black behind the scenes are invited to participate in the selection, and the selected newcomers will be sold to the firms that want to cooperate."

This is the biggest difference from the band Heaven.In the talent show, the agencies roll up their sleeves to compete for talent, but the cards they get in the selection meeting are firmly held in the hands of GENZO themselves, and it is up to them to decide how to divide the cards.

"Of course," Iwahashi Shinichi added, "Manyumi-san's office must also participate."

He's not necessarily in the mindset of one-liners.However, even if he doesn't need to explain it specifically, saying this is an attitude.

After hearing this, Wanyumi Watanabe reminded him in a playful tone, "Before deciding whether my agency will participate or not, it depends on whether your plan can be approved by the record company."

"That's true." Yanqiao Shenyi nodded seriously, and looked at her, "Then please take care of me."

The two invited here and there, and finally they couldn't help but smile at each other.

Having said that, let the people in black behind the scenes come forward to select newcomers, if you set up a camera to shoot the show, arrange a few big swivel chairs, and let the people in black chase after the contestants and ask what their dreams are...

This approach seems quite familiar.Of course, the audition will definitely not be turned into a dream program, and it will be broadcast in cooperation with the TV station.

What Yanqiao Shinichi wants is a newcomer with a blank sheet of paper.Pick them out from the vast crowd, discover their advantages, carefully carve and package them, and launch them in front of the public.And a blank sheet of paper cannot help but be shown to the audience in advance.

Today's audience likes the delicacies of mountains and seas that the record company packs and puts directly in front of them, rather than watching a Toyotomi Hideyoshi-style story of a child from a commoner's family who soars to the sky after getting an opportunity.

The draft routine has been played by the Japanese for decades, and the public has long been tired of watching it.The band Paradise became popular, but it took advantage of old wine in new bottles.Now that even the band audition has been axed, there is no soil for audition shows to become popular.

At this moment, it is not that there are no talent shows on various TV stations to continue to broadcast and produce, but such programs are often either local TV stations' self-promotion, or they are used to fill the afternoon slot. They are nothing more than used to pass the time. borderline.

Of course, it is still too early to say that the talent show has come to an end in Japan.

From the perspective of Shinichi Iwahashi, if he wants to make another phenomenal talent show, he has to wait until a new talent show can appear.

For example: when mobile phones became popular, voting by SMS was used to conduct a talent show with the participation of all the people.Put the power to decide who should debut in the hands of the audience.

...Well, it looks familiar again.

Therefore, although for a long time, Iwahashi Shinichi will no longer put his mind on the talent show, but as long as he notices that the timing is about the same, he will still take this step as soon as possible.

It is not possible to say that the talent show has come to an end until the public participation method such as audience voting is tired of playing.

"By the way." Watanabe Mayumi was curious, "Which producers do you plan to invite?"

Yanqiao Shin thought for a while, and the first name that came out was "Akimoto Yasushi".He saw Wanyumi Watanabe's subtle expression in his eyes, and said with a smile, "Akimoto-san has too many ingenious ideas. Even if nine out of ten do not work, it is just as a reference, and it can also serve as a reference for us. The selection injects a special energy."

"It's true that it's ingenious." Wanyumi Watanabe only agrees with this sentence.

However, Yasushi Akimoto is not a music producer.Even if Yanqiao Shinichi invited him, he would use his eyes to select newcomers, and then refer to his ideas. The specific music production and singer's debut still have to be checked by professionals.That fat young man doesn't have that much power yet.

"So, the focus of this audition is actually freshness?" Shinichi Iwahashi took Yasushi Akimoto as an example, and Mayumi Watanabe understood.

Iwahashi Shinichi nodded, "Exactly." Therefore, compared to those veteran producers with mature styles and disciples all over the world, Iwahashi Shinichi prefers to cooperate with producers who have just emerged and are full of ideas.

Yasushi Akimoto, a fat young man, is one of them.

There is also Takeshi Kobayashi, the newly appointed producer of Nantian Qunxing.During the first lunar month, when Shinichi Iwahashi went to attend the AMUSE reception, he heard Yokichi Osato mention that the lead singer of the Southern Stars, Yoshisuke Kuwata, admired the talent of Takeshi Kobayashi very much. Although he was still an unknown little producer, he boldly hired him Producer of the band.

This practice became a topic of the moment.But for a band with such achievements as the stars of the Southern Sky, when they appoint a producer, they no longer need to consider his background and fame. As long as the band thinks it is suitable, they can make a decision.

As a result, the effect of using Takeshi Kobayashi was amazing, which not only fulfilled the reputation of Kuwata Yoshisuke for his eclectic use of talents, but also made him a rising star producer.

With the experience of being a producer for Southern All Stars, Takeshi Kobayashi has been attracting a lot of attention in the industry recently. GENZO, as half of the country is the band's record company, certainly will not ignore the producer who has risen to fame.

Now that I understand the focus of Shinichi Iwahashi's audition this time, Mayumi Watanabe also accompanied me, thinking about a few producers who have received attention recently.Yanqiao Shenyi listened, unconsciously, showing a thoughtful expression.

Mayumi Watanabe saw it and asked him, "Is there any question?"

Shinichi Iwahashi answered her, "I remembered a producer." He replied, "President Nagato of VERMILLION Records."

Watanabe Mayumi raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Of course, we are competitors with VERMILLION Records."

Iwahashi Shinichi seemed to be saying something stupid.The more this is the case, Wanyumi Watanabe knows that he must have ulterior motives.Sure enough, he moved the topic forward leisurely, "The chief composer of VERMILLION Records, Oda Tetsuro-san..."

"Could it be, are you planning to invite Oda-san?" Watanabe Wanyumi asked.

Iwahashi Shinichi's tone was vague, "Although we are competitors with VERMILLION, aren't we going to cooperate soon? Since it is the cooperation period now, I invite Oda-san because it is not because I have no name."

Wanyumi Watanabe disagreed, "If you do this, you will cause yourself more trouble."

Yanqiao Shenyi replied, "Since it is inevitable to deal with BURNING, it is better to take a bigger step. Zhou Fangsang is now the best time to talk."

There is something in his words.

Wanyumi Watanabe looked at Shinichi Iwahashi's face, suddenly thought of something, and said, "President Nagato of VERMILLION has always had a delicate relationship with you."

Yanqiao Shinichi answered quickly, "I have always respected President Nagato."

"Ok."

Wanyumi Watanabe smiled. Anyway, she was also confused about why Nagato Taiko couldn't get used to Iwahashi Shinichi, and even felt in her heart that the two might not be compatible.

However, Shinichi Iwahashi wanted to call Oda Tetsuro to participate, but he had other ideas in mind.

Daikoku Moji has always poured beans from the bamboo tube to him. After her cooperation with Oda Tetsuro was successful, she told Iwahashi Shinichi that she met Oda Tetsuro and drank together to celebrate.Yanqiao Shinichi confirmed a piece of information from her words.Oda Tetsuro has not contributed music to VERMILLION records.

I don't know if there is any conflict between the chief composer and VERMILLION.However, the conflict between Oda Tetsuro and the record company is the opportunity that Iwahashi Shinichi sees from it.

Even if it seems that there is no chance, we must find a way to find an opportunity to do so.

At this moment, the relationship between the GENZO department and the BURNING department is at a good time. When Zhou Fangyuxiong intends to mend the relationship with the GENZO department, he will do all the convenient things by the way.Although Zhou Fang Yuxiong took the initiative to show his favor, and the two sides began to cooperate, but Yanqiao Shinichi did not forget his goal.

Wanyumi Watanabe sensed his fighting spirit and said nothing.

……

After a busy lunch, Mayumi Watanabe came out of the restaurant, joking with him, "I feel relieved now."

Yan Qiao Shen was very supportive of her joke, "Everyone, each other."

The afternoon sun was just right and the temperature was comfortable.Maybe it's the fine weather outside that makes people feel relieved.The two of them strolled to the building where Wanyumi Watanabe's office was located.

Watanabe Mayumi took a step behind him, watching Shinichi Iwahashi's shoulders heaving with each step.The sunlight was so strong that she couldn't help squinting her eyes slightly.She said casually, "The weather is so nice."

Iwahashi Shinichi, who was walking in front, let out an "ah" and responded, "Indeed."

Manyumi Watanabe couldn't help laughing at this conversation.

Yanqiao Shinichi turned his back to her, unable to see the smile on her face.

It's not far from the restaurant to the office.Walking downstairs in the office, Shinichi Iwahashi was about to say goodbye to Mayumi Watanabe, when he remembered something, he casually said, "There is a newcomer who cares more."

Watanabe Mayumi teased him, "Has it started again?"

Yanqiao Shenyi spread his hands together, looking like he didn't know how to respond.Wanyumi Watanabe accepted it as soon as she saw it, and she didn't say anything else. Iwahashi Shinichi understood and continued to talk about himself, "Before, I went to the set of "Lovely Season"."

Watanabe Mayumi asked, "Are you going to visit Nakamori-san?"

Yanqiao Shen nodded, "Yes." Watanabe Manyumi said ruthlessly, and teased him jokingly, "Even going to visit the class can do two things at once."

"Forgive me." Yanqiao Shen said with a smile.

Lightly and cleverly, he won this round again.Wanyumi Watanabe didn't bother to answer his begging for mercy, and changed the topic back, "So, did you find someone new on the set?"

"However," she reminded, "those who can participate in the filming of TV dramas already have offices."

(End of this chapter)