China Entertainment started from Nortel 96

Chapter 10

Why does Qi Wei feel that he is more suitable to take the route of an independent musician?
Because Qi Wei's survey found that as long as you have the ability to create, many singers or bands are more willing to take the route of independent musicians at this time.

It's not entirely because of the helplessness of not being able to sign a contract with a record company.

The reason is that the mainland music market has not been fully taken seriously, and the major record companies have not yet monopolized the mainland. Independent musicians do not need to rely on major record companies to find channels for publicity and distribution.

Qi Wei is able to "create" and does not need the record company to provide song resources. He can find a recording studio to produce the master tape. He only needs to find a distribution channel.

As for publicity, this is really important for record sales.

But it is not a necessary factor.

Just look at the album "The Heart Is Too Soft" by Ren Xianqi.

The album "Too Soft Heart" was first released in Wanwan, and the response was mediocre, but it did not achieve satisfactory sales in Wanwan.

So there was no publicity when it was introduced by mainland publishers.

But later on, everyone should be very clear about how popular this song is.

In other words, during this period, if you release an album, you don't need to rely on publicity, and it is entirely possible to explode.

Of course, the premise is that the quality of the song can be as high as "The Heart Is Too Soft", can be spread word of mouth, and fermented like the Internet.

So the three title songs that Qi Wei prepared for his first album are "Single Love Song", "Trouble with the Moon" and "Sad Pacific Ocean".

These three songs are close to the times, and the lyrical rock style is also in line with the taste of the market.

Using these three songs to easily convince Boss Wu has already proved this point.

They are also very popular songs.

These three songs may not be as popular as "The Heart Is Too Soft", but they are not too different.

And it's three against one, the advantage lies with me!
Although rock and roll was not liked by the government at this time, it has begun to gradually decline.

But that's because some rock people use rock as a tool to express their emotions in order to show their individuality.

Many of the rock songs they created have very sad intentions and themes, and the impact is not very good.

Add to that the crap things some rock 'n' roll people do...
Of course, Qi Wei's three rock songs are just love songs, they don't involve these, so don't worry about being affected.

Being an independent musician and not cooperating with a record company means that you don't have to share with the record company.

Just need to get the publisher.

Being able to get a higher share means earning more.

Of course there is a more important reason.

That is the song copyright!
If Qi Wei chooses to sign a contract with a record company to become a singer under his banner, the copyright of the song "created" generally belongs to the record company by default.

This is the unspoken rule of the industry.

In terms of song copyright, it is basically impossible for record companies to compromise with a newcomer to break the unspoken rules of the industry.

At most, it is a purchase fee, or a certain share of the copyright income of the agreement.

This is not what Qi Wei cares about.

Even Qi Wei may not care about the temporary profits of record releases, but the copyright of the songs he creates must not be released to the record company, it must be in his own hands.

In this era, the Internet has just emerged, and there are not many ways to realize the copyright of songs, and the value has not yet been fully realized.

But Qi Wei is very clear about the value of song copyright!
Song copyright is the real golden rooster!Still the kind that can always lay golden eggs!
Later generations, Fatty Zhou has not released new songs for a long time, but he can reap hundreds of millions from the copyright income of old songs every year.

Why do you need to work so hard to release songs!
Just keep dragging!

Large record companies have abundant resources so it is difficult to compromise, while small record companies can negotiate but are not safe.

As an independent musician, the copyright of the song is your own, so you don't have to argue with the record company.

Song copyright is also the most important reason why Qi Wei took the route of independent musicians.

After convincing Boss Wu, he also promised to help him find the publisher, and Qi Wei immediately started his next action.

Early the next weekend morning, at the agreed place, Qi Wei made an appointment with a few people.

"Song Bin, Lu Ren, Liu Mang, Tu Fei, thank you very much for coming to help."

Looking at the weird-looking people with long hair and leather clothes in front of him, Qi Wei fisted and shook hands one by one for a hug.

These people used to be in a rock band, but unfortunately the lead singer was poached by a certain record company, and they are currently working as accompaniment musicians in Boss Wu's bar to make a living.

Qi Wei has sung in the bar for more than two months, and has become familiar with them.

I know them quite well and know that their business level is quite good, so I specially invited them to come over to help.

They also agreed immediately.

After shaking hands and hugging, several people looked at each other a few times. As the backbone of them, Song Bin, also the drummer of the band, asked Liu Hao excitedly:

"We heard from Brother Xun that you wrote a few good songs and you managed to get Boss Wu out of the way with ease. He will help you get the release done, right?"

They have also been together for a while, and they also have a certain understanding of Qi Wei, knowing that Qi Wei has a solid vocal foundation.

but creativity
Qi Wei also asked them for their opinions on the songs he wrote before, but he can only say that the songs he wrote are very distinctive and a little immature.

So when they heard the news, they couldn't believe it while being surprised.

"Ah."

Qi Wei nodded with a smile, took out the manuscript of the first ten songs in the junior high school from his bag, including lyrics, music and arrangement, and handed them to them.

In a song, the arrangement requires more musical quality and theory, and it is a re-creation of the composition melody, so that the melody becomes flesh and blood and spiritual.

The melody of a song is like a person's face. The so-called people are clothes and horses are saddles. One can see through one's appearance, and the same is true for music.

The importance of composition can be seen.

Being able to create good songs doesn't mean being able to arrange them well, but fortunately, the songs Qi Wei prepared for the first album are either rock songs or folk songs. Relatively speaking, the arrangements don't need to be so fancy, and it's quite easy.

Qi Wei recovered without spending too much effort.

The songs have already been registered with the relevant departments, and he even recorded a master tape, so Qi Wei is not worried about these songs being seen.

After all, they are also professionals, and Song Bin, who took over the manuscript, immediately discovered the extraordinary features of several of the songs.

A few other people were also full of curiosity and rushed over to see it.

"Damn it! You wrote these songs?"

"These songs have potential!"

"What does it mean to have potential? It means that it will definitely become popular!"

"I admit that I have du elements, but this time du is right!

"Yeah, I was a little hesitant before, but it's really the right time to come and help!"

They discussed a few words carefully and nodded to each other. The excitement and eagerness in their eyes could no longer be concealed. It was Song Bin who spoke on their behalf.

"Thank you very much for inviting us this time and giving us this opportunity." The address also became more polite.

"You don't need to be so polite, and this time I am the one to thank you for helping me." Qi Wei replied with a smile.

"In addition to going to the recording studio to record songs this time, you will also need a road show to promote the record."

Qi Wei nodded, and replied: "It's true..."

"For road shows, recording accompaniment will not be very effective, and live performances will be more shocking. We think you need a band."

Qi Wei looked at a few people, and immediately understood what they meant, he was silent for a while and said, "What do you mean?"

These people said in unison: "Please take us in, we really want to form a band with you!"

Take this opportunity to hug your thighs.

ps: If the song is not released, it is regarded as not created, and the author is not professional, please ignore the small bugs...
　Because the selection of songs is relatively close, some may have been created and not released yet, but the author is not in this business, so he can only check the information but may not be accurate.

　　So if it is not released, it is considered as not created, please ignore small bugs....
　　
　
(End of this chapter)