Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 385 385. Uncompromising
Here at the word processor couple, DREAMS COME TRUE is a band that can make love's dreams come true.

But for other people, the song DREAMS COME TRUE has a different meaning.

Seeing Yuji Miyake on TV announcing that the band's debut single has been released, Junko felt "finally here".On the weekend of the second day, during her lunch break, she walked into a record store near where she worked.

For Junko, who needs to work part-time to raise her daughter alone, the budgetary life cannot even be spent casually for a tape.

She doesn't just have a boring life. In the day-to-day life of poverty, she also has her own little fun, and she also has her favorite singer.

Junko likes the checkers, and also likes GENJI, who is always full of energy, but almost always uses tapes to record their new songs. Only occasionally, if she really likes them, she will buy a copy as a reward for herself.

But this time, she was willing to buy this tape right away for the sake of DREAMS COME TRUE.

It's not because they just debuted, it's hard to hear their songs on TV or radio from time to time like the checkers or light GENJI, so they don't want to wait, it's just out of a pure wish, wanting to get the song earlier to this tape.

Then, take it home as a gift for your daughter.

Accidentally saw the performance of DREAMS COME TRUE in the band Paradise, and knew about this band.My daughter watched TV and learned the lyrics of "So happy! So happy! I like it so much!".

I witnessed the victory of DREAMS COME TRUE on the show, but in reality, the lives of Junko and her daughter have not changed miraculously.

Junko still has to work hard to make a living, and when she is extremely exhausted, she even feels numb inside.The daughter still has to be fostered by her neighbor's aunt after school, and she will carry her back home after work.

Nothing has changed.

If there is anything more to say, there is only the lyrics of "So happy! So happy! I like it!" that my daughter sings from time to time.

Children, after watching the game, I only remember this sentence in the whole song.However, after the day after watching the show, when my daughter was playing games or playing with toys, she sometimes thought of it and hummed this line, which was the only line she remembered.

Such a small child, do you know what you are singing?

However, Junko knew that her daughter would think of singing this line only when she was having fun and in a good mood.So, as long as you hear her sing like this, you know she is very happy.

Although she is young and still doesn't understand the meaning of the three words "happy, happy, happy, like", she has explained everything with practical actions.

Whenever she hears her daughter sing like this, Junko gets a little bit of happiness from her daughter, and truly feels that her boring day-to-day life is not meaningless, but has created such happiness.

Because of thinking of these, her tired body was reinfused with strength, and her almost numb mind was also reinvigorated.

Nothing has changed, but the encounter with DREAMS COME TRUE, because of this small opportunity, Junko has the power to appreciate the tiny happiness that has been neglected.

The next Monday, the morning is a rare time when both mother and daughter are awake and still together, maybe because they want to spend more time with their mother, and the daughter almost never sleeps in.

"By the way, I bought you a present." After breakfast, Junko said to her daughter.

Hearing the gift, the daughter gave an energetic cheer.

Junko went to find the tape she bought, took the tape recorder, put the tape in, and pressed the play button.While she was doing these things, the daughter always watched her mother's every move with expectant eyes.

"From the moment I first met you..."

In the small room, the gentle yet powerful voice of the lead singer of DREAMS COME TRUE sounded.The melody gradually became familiar, and when she heard "So happy! So happy! I love it!", my daughter clapped her hands happily.

"So happy! So happy! I like it so much!" She sang along to the lyrics in a childish voice.

Junko started a new week, a new day with this tiny feeling of happiness.

……

The song of DREAMS COME TRUE can make the dream of love come true, and can also bring small happiness to life. Hearing this song in the band Paradise, many people have been infected by the band.

But there are also more people who want to play this song on their car stereo for a drive, want to play it at a party, and want to listen to it when they are in a good mood because of its buoyant tempo , I want to listen to this song to cheer me up when I'm in a bad mood, or just because it sounds good.

They picked up the single in record stores for a variety of reasons.And these people from all walks of life, with different identities and different ideas, no matter what the reason for buying this single, there is one thing that remains the same——

That is, to support the dream of DREAMS COME TRUE on stage.

The ratings of the band Paradise remain high, and the band set a record when they performed.The audience still did not forget the wonderful performance of the band in the first competition, and the Glico commercials that started broadcasting in the middle of the program a few days in advance helped them review in advance.

Now, Yuji Miyake publicly announced on the show that the single has been released, which undoubtedly added to the fire.

Debuting from a popular show, this starting point is considered very high among rookie bands. What's more, the publicity for this debut is not small, and the topic is also enough. Compared with the initial sales trend when their debut single BEGIN, which won the championship, was released earlier.

The reason for this is that there is a big reason for "So happy!so happy!Really like! "This song is more catchy, suitable for being played on various occasions, and easy to be sung, while "恋しくて" is suitable for quiet listening and appreciation.

Compared with the implicitness of "恋しくて", Yoshida Miwa's straight ball lyrics make young people feel refreshed.

DREAMS COME TRUE and BEGIN are champion bands who came out of the same show, so naturally they are compared together from time to time, even though the styles of the two are completely different.

Similarly, the later champion bands will definitely be compared with them.

But, for draft debuts, both bands are off to a good start.

BEGIN, who debuted earlier than DREAMS COME TRUE, this debut single has sold nearly 20 copies so far, and the best ranking on the sales list is No.3. This "恋しくて" has also become a recent Top hits.

Both came out of the same program, BEGIN's results can be used as a reference.

When the sales comparison was reported to the record company and the office, people on both sides were quite excited, and they all came up with the same idea. The debut song DREAMS COME TRUE has a high probability of becoming popular!
The [-] singles that were shipped in the first batch, if analyzed according to the current trend, must not be enough to sell, but how much will be replenished in the future can only be determined after a comprehensive analysis.

Not only the sales trend of BEGIN, but also the feedback from the market and the performance on the charts must be integrated, and the impact of the debut album to be released next has become the last thing to consider.

DREAMS COME TRUE's debut single and debut album were released at the same time, and there was only a week in between, "So happy!"so happy!Really like! "is not only the band's debut single, but also the lead single of their debut album.

Even so, compared to the debut single, the attention of the debut album is not too strong now, and because of the album, it does not affect the sales of the single too much, although there is also a small part considering that the album is anyway. With this song, it would be better to buy the album instead of the single, but it is only a minority.

The reason for this is a problem that the draft-born bands have to face, that is, their debut single is also the most familiar song to the audience, while the album is strange and unknown.

The audience will naturally not treat the things that have been experienced and the unknown things equally.

On the premise of not trusting DREAMS COME TRUE's ability to produce an album, the audience will not choose to wait and buy the album directly because the album containing this title song will be released a week later, but with the belief that they like it and believe it. The idea of ​​taking home the song first, go buy this single first.

Therefore, even though the disc report was announced at the same time, the company never worried about the impact of the single, nor did it think that the debut album would have a big impact on the single, nor did it consider the impact of the album on the sales of the single go in.

Not only that, among the things they have to look forward to now, there is also the single item that can be converted into how many people are willing to listen to the album.

After some weighing, the record company and the office finally decided on a second batch of 15 copies to be printed, which was not released immediately, but stored in the warehouse first, and the distribution can be completed immediately when the time is right.

……

The record company and the office discussed the replenishment of the debut single in advance, and almost simultaneously with these meetings, the distribution of the debut album was put on the shelves.

There is no need for additional arrangements, the clerk of the record store directly put this album and the single that is currently on sale together.

The cover of the album uses the photo of "Triangle is the most stable relationship" taken by Xiaoshan Jixin. The three people form a harmonious triangle. Because the giraffe man's back is facing the camera, there is no such An incongruous cover with a man wearing a hood.

On the back cover of the album, there is a picture of Miwa-chan fixing the headgear of the giraffe man and Masato Nakamura watching the scene with his hands on his hips, which was taken casually by Shinoyama Kishin.

However, compared with the good sales of singles, among those who came to buy singles, not many reached out to the albums that were put aside. For things that have not been tried, the audience is instinctively unwilling to "take risks." ",
Because of this, when planning the debut, it is necessary to include the national tour as a part of the publicity, and hearing is believing.

So, the week the album was sold out, the band performed at a small venue in Nagoya, the first stop of the tour, for two consecutive nights on Friday and Saturday.

Starting from here, during the tour period of about half a year, performances will be arranged almost every Friday and Saturday, in places ranging from Kanto, Kansai and Tokai, to Fukuoka and even Hokkaido.

Since the debut of the band Heaven, the popularity is not small for a rookie band. This kind of tour pays more attention to the hope that the audience can appreciate the live charm of the band and know that the quality of the tracks included in their album is also high. If you buy it, you will not suffer a loss. If you buy it, you will not be fooled.

When making music, the three of them attach great importance to the quality of the album.

For Shinichi Iwahashi, what he considers is whether the band can take it to the next level. To grow from the current band that has gained popularity because of the band Heaven to a more powerful existence, it depends on whether it can produce good music. album.

Because the album, compared with the single, pays more attention to the quality of the band, and can show more of the band's music philosophy, not something that can be made simply by inspiration.

A smooth album that can be listened to repeatedly depends not only on inspiration, but also on proficient production techniques and rich production experience, all of which test the professionalism of the band.

If they can only produce catchy singles but not smooth and listenable albums, then it will be difficult for the band to make it to the top, not to mention realizing the dream of making Mihe-chan's singing heard by more people.

Masato Nakamura was born as a professional musician, and he was deeply influenced by Western music. His thoughts on Shinichi Iwahashi coincided with each other, and he always regarded integrity and audibility as uncompromising elements in making albums.

As for Miwa-chan, although it is difficult to explain these things in professional terms, Matsutoya Yumi, whom she admires, is a singer who pays great attention to the overall sense and audibility of the album. For the sake of integrity, sometimes even sacrifice sales It's a good single, so it's recognized that Yumi Matsutoya's album is very listenable.

You don’t even need Miwa-chan to use her abstract words to describe it, just say “I want to make an album like Yumi-san”, and Shinichi Iwahashi and Masato Nakamura will know that on this matter, the three of them have reached a perfect agreement .

Therefore, for this perfectly agreed goal, the three of them went on tour together to promote the new album.

……

On Friday afternoon, a group of people took the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya for the premiere of today's tour.

The protected person, Miwa-chan, must sit with her (self-proclaimed) guardian, Iwahashi Shinichi. The staff who have worked together for a while are already used to this matter.

To be honest, at the beginning, I thought this band was composed of a young couple and a light bulb, and there are many staff members who have this idea.

Miwa-chan, who loves live performances and loves the stage, is in a good mood and is looking forward to the next performance in Nagoya.

"Shen Yi-kun." She lowered her voice.

"Huh?" Yanqiao Shen turned his head away, thinking she was going to say something.

"I haven't met the audience in Nagoya yet."

As a result, it was such words that people didn't know how to react when they opened their mouths.

Yanqiao Shinichi was speechless.

This is said, as if the people of Nagoya are longer than the people of other places.

　There are also related plots behind this single-parent mother-daughter family (let me tell you in advance, it’s really not a word count)

　　
　
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