China Entertainment: Starting from 07 Kuainan

Chapter 102 Lu Yuan: I fight the elite! (Third update)

"stronger", the number one single on the Billboard Hot [-]!

"Counting Stars" ranks second on the Billboard Hot 37, with 4000 billion YouTube views and over [-] million single sales!
"Natural", Billboard top [-], rock singles chart number one!

"Wake", a global hit electronic dance music!
"this is it", the king of hits, a special song for explosive editing!
"Oh Father", a masterpiece among independent musicians!
When these six songs are put together, even if the remaining songs are mediocre, they are enough to support the entire album.

In short, Max Hall is more determined to sign Lu Yuan.

Both parties in the negotiation, once one party has more demands, this party will often be at a disadvantage during the negotiation process.

Lu Yuan, go to the next city first!
In the subsequent negotiations, he had the upper hand.

After a long period of war of words, the two sides finally reached the following agreement.

Lu Yuan received an expected 30% share of sales royalties, that is, for every US$1000 million in total sales, he could receive US$300 million before tax.

The tour has 60 shows signed. In terms of box office, Lu Yuan personally shares 27%, that is, for every US$100 in ticket revenue, US$27 belongs to him personally.

The split between commercial performances and announcements is still [-]-[-]. The bands for each performance are all provided by Universal Music, and Lu Yuan has the right to refuse unreasonable announcements.

As for the song copyright, it still belongs to Lu Yuan, but Lu Yuan needs to pay a 9% management fee to Universal Music.

Finally, in terms of personal endorsements, Universal made a concession and only received 15% of the revenue share.

of course.

Lu Yuan got the expected benefits, and Universal Music Group also made corresponding demands.

Initially, Universal hoped to sign a five-album contract, which stipulated that at least one album should be released every two years. In other words, the contract period would be approximately ten years.

If Lu Yuan does not release an album in a certain contract year, the contract will be automatically extended to 12 years.

However, Lu Yuan was only willing to sign a 4-record deal in the end.

Max thought about it and agreed. Eight years is not a short time.

However, he did not know that with Lu Yuan's library of tracks, the production cycle of an album would not take two years at all.

One album a year is not difficult.

If we were more radical and released two albums a year, it wouldn't be impossible.

All in all, both parties are satisfied with the contract.

Lu Yuan gained autonomy and corresponding benefits. Universal gained a supernova-level newcomer and only needed to provide corresponding publicity.

The collection, recording and production of songs are all handled by the singer himself.

If singers like this could be signed every day, it would not be impossible for Universal to make more concessions.

Singer-songwriters, whether in the East or the West, are at the top of the food chain.

rare species.

SSR level.

At the end of the negotiation, in order to show his respect for Lu Yuan, Max added an additional $100 million in signing fees with a stroke of a pen.

"Max, happy working together!"

After the negotiation ended, Lu Yuan smiled and shook hands with Max again.

"Happy cooperation!"

Max is also very happy today. Although there were some twists and turns in the negotiations, the result was good.

After sitting down again, Lu Yuan said, "By the way, Max, can I make a small request?"

"of course."

Max raised his hand and said, "Lu, if you have any needs, just ask."

As for whether he will agree or not, Max has no guarantee.

"It's like this. In addition to being a singer, I'm also the boss of a film and television company. My company has a TV series, and I want to invite Kitaro to be the music director."

"Max, I'm not familiar with him. Can you help introduce him?"

The soundtrack for "Star You" is handled by D3 Movement Music Studio.

D3 Movement was founded by Nortel graduate Dong Dongdong. One of the creators of "Where Has the Time Gone" is Dong Dongdong.

"Legend of Wu Mei Niang", "In the Name of the People", "Wolf Warrior", "Northern Ireland" (movie version, drama version), drama version "Love Is Not Blind", "Little Willing", "Everything Is Good" and many more Popular dramas all feature the D33 movement.

However, D3 Movement has just started at this time, and "Star You" is the biggest project they have received so far.

Although Dong Dongdong and his wife have great potential, Lu Yuan is still a little uneasy. Asking a big name to be the music director can not only ensure the completion of the work.

At the same time, it can also gain the favorability of Dong Dongdong and his wife, paving the way for investment.Yes.

Lu Yuan was planning to invest in shares or acquire D3 Movement Studio. He invited Kitaro to be the music producer simply because Dong Dongdong and his wife liked Kitaro's works.

Kitaro is not only very famous in Xiaozhi, but also in Europe and the United States. According to Xiaozhi’s name, he should be regarded as a national treasure musician.

Although Kitaro is a young man, he is known as the father of Dunhuang music. The Twelve Girls Band and Kitaro have also collaborated. The famous "Dunhuang" album contains works created by Kitaro.

In addition, in the 80s, Kitaro's pure music album "my best" also appeared on the Billboard 200 album list.

In 04, the "Eastern Energy" pure music collection released by Girls 200 Band also appeared on the Billboard 64 album chart, peaking at No. 4 and staying on the list for [-] weeks.

"of course can."

When he heard that Kitaro was just an introduction, Max thought for a moment and agreed. Kitaro is also a musician signed by their Universal label.

"However, I can't guarantee whether it will be successful or not."

Lu Yuan smiled slightly: "Of course, whether it can happen or not is our business. Max, I would be very grateful if you could help introduce him."

Lu Yuan is still very confident whether he can invite Kitaro.

It's all about money.

If it was just for the soundtrack, he would definitely not spend too much money, but if it was to invest in a post-production music production company with great potential.

It doesn't matter if you spend more money.

One million in guidance fees is not enough.

That's 200 million!
On the other side, Max smiled and accepted the thanks calmly, and then changed the subject.

"Lu, I'm going to hold a grand signing ceremony for you and announce that you have officially joined us at Universal."

"I wonder when your new album will be finished?"

"Around January, it should be about the same."

Lu Yuan pondered for a moment and said: "Start charting in January and release the official album in February or March. How about it?"

"February or March?"

Max recalled the data in his mind and said solemnly.

"The beginning of the year is not a good time. As far as I know, there are many big-name singers releasing films in February and March, such as Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, Caitlin, Flo Rida... "

"Well, I almost forgot."

"You may not be familiar with these people."

"Cher Crowe was one of the most popular female rock artists in America at the turn of the century. Her debut album earned her five Grammy nominations and won three awards: Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. .”

"Lenny Kravitz, also one of America's most outstanding rock singers, has won four Grammys for Best Male Rock Vocalist.

In the 90s, he was once hailed as the successor of John Lennon (member of the Beatles) and Jimi Hendrix (legendary electric guitarist of rock music). "

"Cathy Lynn, one of the most successful country artists with four Grammy Awards."

"Flo Rida, although he is a newcomer under Warner, he released his first single "LOW" in October this year.

This song performed amazingly on the Billboard singles chart and has the potential to become a number one single. "

"of course."

"Lu, I'm also very confident in you, but why not do it at another time?"

"Perhaps, at another time, you may achieve one or two No. [-] singles."

"Do not."

Lu Yuan shook his head lightly and said confidently: "Max, those people you mentioned are all in the past tense. I am the future!"

"Ha ha!"

Hearing such wanton and arrogant words, Max not only didn't get angry, but instead clapped his hands and laughed.

"Lu, you are right!"

"You are the future, I like your confidence!"

"Lu, the time to release the film is up to you!"

"Start charting in January, release albums in February and March, and let those musicians see what the music of the new century is!"

　Happy Mid-autumn Festival!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)