Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 756
The dream of Japanese singers to enter the United States will not be extinguished because there are too many Japanese singers who have failed to enter the United States, and it will not retreat because of the tragic situation of Japanese singers who failed to enter the United States and returned to China and were ridiculed by the crowd.

However, if the matter of "going to the United States" is used well, it can also play other roles.

Leaving the Japanese market to enter the United States, and then come back in despair, this will be ridiculed by the crowd.Occasionally, I set my sights on the United States, and it doesn't matter if I play a ticket and release a record or two.

In addition, there is another way to fulfill the American dream, which is to go to a local LIVEHOSUE to perform a performance, and then prepare a headline of "world tour".

If you want to make the "world tour" more realistic, you might as well add another show in Xiangjiang.

Of course, no matter which one it is, it can only be used by famous singers in China.No one cares about the words of the unknown, even in China, let alone abroad.

But this time about THE BLUE HEARTS, Shinichi Iwahashi set his sights on "beauty".

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"However, it's not for the band to really enter the United States. If that's the case, there's no point in it." Shinichi Iwahashi explained his plan to Mayumi Watanabe.

Last time, when the domineering president asked him for a plan, he took time out of his busy schedule to write the plan.These days, Iwahashi Shinichi has been busier than Wanyumi Watanabe. When listening to the plan, Wanyumi Watanabe came to him.

"First of all, to terminate the band's contract."

Shinichi Iwahashi reported to her, "Next, I plan to release an underground single for the band first, and use the underground single to mobilize the emotions of music fans and make things bigger among music fans."

If a record company takes over as soon as the contract is terminated, and then starts to release beautiful records, then there will be no effect.Before officially bringing the band over, let's use this incident to make a big fuss and make the band famous, which is the biggest publicity.

"Komoto-san of the music magazine "MUSICA" will write a special topic around 'creative freedom' about this matter." Iwahashi Shinichi said, "Then, we will contact TV Asahi to produce reports about the band together."

As long as this matter becomes a topic among the people, it will definitely attract the attention of various TV stations, and TV Asahi will be no exception.

And reporting and reporting are not the same thing.

Iwahashi Shinichi wanted to broadcast it through TV Asahi, and they participated in the production. He provided relevant video materials, interspersed with interviews with bands, contacts, and critics, and finally presented a TV documentary texture. thing.

From the first time the band sang "I'm Standing Here", Shinichi Iwahashi asked to set up a camera.The purpose is to photograph their jerky, apprehensive, genuine and simple expressions when they resisted for the first time.

When they were able to deftly yell on the stage, "Even if you force me with a knife, I will say 'fuck you!'", the audience saw a band like a barking dog, that kind of "resistance" "The feeling is gone.

"As I said before, we should make the matter as big as possible, so that the public's attention will be cast on the band and on creative freedom." Shinichi Iwahashi said to her, "However, the image of the band in this matter is also very important, both It can't be a wretch waiting to be saved by public opinion, or a dog that just barks in place."

"So, arrange for the band to go to America?"

Watanabe Wanyumi's words were not asking questions, but just giving him an appropriate response so that he could continue talking.She flipped through the plan she had just received, and Shinichi Iwahashi wrote on it, "Introduce the band to perform in the United States".

Going to "show" is not the same as going to "beauty".

"Didn't Manyumi-san ask me how to be 'enough'?" said Iwahashi Shinichi, "The way I came up with was to use 'go to the United States to perform' as the ending of this play."

"It's as much about the band as it is about us."

Shinichi Iwahashi said to her, "After making things so lively and attracting attention, there will always be a moment when it will end. At that time, the fame must have already been established. To ensure the sales of the band in the future, there must be a beautiful band. Bright, hopeful and leeway ending."

"Also, when the heat is at its highest and the torch is at its brightest, running out with the torch is the best way to avoid burning irrelevant things and setting us on fire," he said.

For singers who want to break into the United States, going to the United States is the "beginning", but in this case, for THE BLUE HEARTS, arranging them to perform in the United States is the "end".

A punk band, because they insisted on creative freedom, terminated the contract with the record company, released an underground single, and uttered the roar of "I am standing here, insisting on what I believe in and never compromise!".

After being supported, questioned, and experiencing all kinds of things, I took this energy to perform in the United States, which Japanese singers yearn for.

This is like the "Run to the Stars and Seas" type of ending in comics and novels.

Hopeful, driven, full of strength.

Although to play this card well, it is inseparable from the goodwill and sympathy of the public.However, it must also be understood that whether it is "creative freedom" or "celebrity cheating", they are all part of mass entertainment.

So, don't burden the public too much.Only in this way can we get long-term support from the public in the future.

By the time the end of this episode is finished, all the enthusiasm will be there. At that time, it will be a matter of course to release a new album-of course, the new album will be released from the record company.

"Arranging for the band to perform in New York shouldn't be difficult for Mayumi-san, right?" Shinichi Iwahashi said his idea and began to bargain with Mayumi Watanabe.

Watanabe Mayumi looked at him, "It's easy to just go to the show. But..."

"However, in what name." Yanqiao Shen took the words.

The two thought of being together.To be precise, Wanyumi Watanabe guessed his unspoken plan again.She brought it up unhurriedly: "If you do what you said, and the last one is the end, someone from the United States invites you, that's the most 'enough'."

"As expected of you."

Yanqiao Shinichi pretended not to hear the slight sarcasm in Watanabe Mayumi's tone, and praised.

"So, what are your plans?"

"Does Manyumi-san still remember Joan Jeter?" He suddenly mentioned a name.

Mayumi Watanabe nodded, "Of course."

"To be honest, when I invited Joan Jeter to the festival, I gave her a THE BLUE HEARTS underground era record."

Iwahashi Shin saw the change in Wanyumi Watanabe's expression, and explained: "I didn't know this band at that time, I saw their performance at LIVEHOUESE by chance, and thought it was pretty good, so I bought their self-made record as support. "

"Also, isn't Joan Jeter's own band called 'THE BLACK HEARTS'?" Shinichi Iwahashi said, "Just after watching the show, she came to Tokyo to perform at a music festival, and I gave her the record. "

"Just because of the color of the heart?" So you gave away the record?

Watanabe Wanyumi had a delicate expression.

Yanqiao nodded cautiously, "That's right, because they all have colored hearts, so I made a little joke."

"..." Wanyumi Watanabe was speechless.

This man would still make such a silly joke.It's hard for Joan Jeter.

I have worshiped the top of the mountain for several years, and I don't know if it will be useful to go to worship now.However, before knowing whether it is effective or not, Yanqiao Shinichi still wants to go to worship again and try.

"Anyway, I'll do my best."

Shinichi Iwahashi and Wanyumi Watanabe said, "As long as this matter can stir up heat, gain fame from it, and gain recognition from the underground music circle, with these, we will not be considered a loser."

"After all, for a record company that needs creative power, 'people' are the most important." That's why, even if Watanabe Wanyumi objected, Iwahashi Shinichi would run for the band and then introduce them to another record company reason to go.

As long as I can gain fame and recognition from this incident, it is a huge advertisement in the underground music circle and among the public who care about music.In the future, there will be no shortage of singers who can help him make money.

"And, I have another idea."

Yanqiao Shinichi felt that it was necessary to make it clear to Watanabe Wanyumi in advance, so as not to make trouble because of his decision.

"After the incident is over, I'm not going to ask you the band's manager."

Wanyumi Watanabe blinked, waiting to hear what he had to say next.

"Both the brokerage contract and the record contract are on my side, and I will definitely make more money... However, money alone is not enough, and there are many things that cannot be bought with money. Things that are as important as making money, such as contacts, such as resources."

Yanqiao Shen expressed his own idea, "I think, sign the management contract of the band to a firm that focuses on cultivating actors, and it is best that there are no singers under its umbrella, or no singers who make money."

"Of course, doing so is almost equivalent to giving away a cash cow to such a firm. But there is no reason to give away cheap money to others, is there?"

Wanyumi Watanabe smiled and understood, "That's what happened."

Wanyumi Watanabe has made up her mind to specialize in the actor business. Since that is the case, it is better to use this method to match up with the actor's office, get support from the opposite side, and exchange for drama resources.

Iwahashi Shinichi's approach was for Watanabe Wanyumi's consideration.She knew it.

This is what happens in the industry. Through exchanges and communication, more cakes can be eaten.

"One more thing." Watanabe Mayumi suddenly mentioned it.

"what?"

"Have you considered what to say to Meldac Records and Mitsubishi?"

"Yes." Yanqiao Shinichi was not asked, "I have a solution."

He looked at Mayumi Watanabe, and said half-jokingly, "Manyumi-san knows that, but I never fight unprepared."

"Who knows." Watanabe Mayumi looked at him.Although the mouth is strong enough, the expression is gentle.

Of course, Iwahashi Shinichi prepared a second move.

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In addition, he still has the matter of Nanye Yoko in his heart, and wants to take this opportunity to solve it together.But the premise is that the debt dispute must be resolved first and let her leave cleanly.

During this period, Minano Yoko took the initiative to call him once, mentioned that she had gone to see Asako - and also expressed surprise at the fact that Iwahashi Shinichi had a lawyer sister.

Yoko Minano told him that the family decided to support her no matter what, "Even if you can't stay in the entertainment world, you have to leave clean."

"If I really retire, I will follow Yukiko's example and work in Iwahashi-san's recording studio." She even had the leeway to joke with Iwahashi Shinichi.

It seems that he is relaxed and ready to clarify things with Du Cangjun.

During this period of time, they were working together first, and talking on the phone about the contract. Yoko Minano and Shinichi Iwahashi also got to know each other a lot, and they relaxed a lot when talking.

"I have no objection." Yanqiao Shen smiled, "However, two popular idols are working in my recording studio after retiring, and they will scare the people who go there to record."

Only one Okada Yukiko was there by herself, and people in the past often wondered if it was some kind of prank.If Yoko Minano was added, the picture would be really beautiful.

In a sense, if the retiring Yoko Minano is really taken in, Shinichi Iwahashi will once again become famous in the industry.

As for whether it is a good reputation, it is hard to say.

"but,"

Joking aside, Iwahashi Shinichi still asked her, "Yoko, do you want to retire and stop working in the entertainment industry?"

When I asked, I stopped Yoko Minano.

Before being discovered by Tokura Shunichi, Yoko Minano was a child actor in a theater troupe. After that, she became an idol again, all the way to the present.Unlike Yui Asaka, who was a rebellious girl who turned against her family in adolescence and became an idol, she liked this line of work from the very beginning.

Even in the face of pressure, her long-standing idea is to fight against this pressure and stay in the industry.

After thinking about it, Yoko Minano told the truth to Iwahashi Shinichi, "Actually, I still want to stay."

"I like being on TV and expressing myself." Speaking of this on the phone, Yoko Minano sounded a little shy.

However, Yanqiao Shinichi remembered that when they were face to face, no matter what she said, she did not show any coquettish expression.It seems that Yoko Minano is the kind of person who can't see the other person's face when expressing his heart, but will feel more uncomfortable.

"I see."

Yanqiao Shenyi listened, and praised her, "However, Yoko, you are indeed very suitable for being on camera, whether you are on stage or as an actor."

"really?"

"It's true." Yanqiao Shinichi encouraged her.

Yoko Minano laughed on the other end of the phone, "Thank you, Iwahashi-san."

"It's not something that needs to be solemnly thanked." Yanqiao Shinichi was referring to her praise for being on camera.

He may not have misinterpreted the true meaning of Yoko Minano's words on purpose, but, under the current situation, Yoko Minano would like to thank him for his insignificant little gesture, and Shinichi Yanqiao couldn't bear to listen to such words.

Yoko Minano seemed to have guessed what Shinichi Iwahashi was thinking, and changed her words accordingly, "However, since you said that I am suitable for being on camera, I want to continue to be on TV."

"Isn't that capricious?" She couldn't help laughing.

From Yoko Minano's words, Shinichi Yanqiao realized her ice and snow intelligence.

(End of this chapter)