Old-time musicians

This young reporter thinks that he chose the angle of the interview very well.

This is one of the most popular concerts and record pre-sales this year.

Starting from the topic of signed artists, it leads to a small perspective of a world-renowned record company supporting young artists, and then proceeds to the story of a win-win situation for all parties including artists, concert halls, student orchestras and record companies, and finally sublimates into the flourishing cultural and artistic undertakings of the Diolian Empire. , full of energy

There are too many journalists who like to make eye-catching stunts these days. As a dedicated newcomer, the young man has been determined to be a positive producer and communicator since he entered the industry, and contribute to the creation of a clean and upright media industry in the empire. strength.

He looked at the Hoffman Records executive expectantly, waiting for him to tell this exciting story.

Mr. Mark was a little confused at the moment.

Facing a large group of people watching, I could neither make something out of nothing nor make judgments about him. I could only force myself to smile gracefully, hoping that this question would be settled: "No."

"Really? I don't believe it." The young man smiled brightly.

Mark felt that the elegant smile on his face was a little stiff: "Huh? Well, not yet, not yet."

"Why didn't you sign the contract? Is it because you didn't have a chance before?" The young man continued to ask with a sincere smile.

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At this time, Fan Ning, who was distracted in the direction of the extension of the queue, finally pulled away from the excitement: "Stop talking about it now, arrange for the staff to increase the number of queuing channels, increase it to 8, preferably 10, and the speed must be fast! "

It's already past 11 o'clock in the middle of the night. If the queue continues at this slow speed, more than 3,000 music fans may really have to queue until dawn! Although everyone is full of enthusiasm now, and the advantage of pre-ordering can also ensure that you will get the record as soon as possible instead of waiting for later batches, but if you keep people busy all night, some people will be unable to bear it, and they will decide to talk about it later.

No one is missing! Be sure to hit the mark for your first booking!

"Yes, yes."

As soon as Fanning spoke up, the record company executive was finally out of trouble. Just as he had taught himself before, the record was also his.

Although my heart was bleeding, the dispatching work started immediately.

Fan Ning's request of "the best 10 teams" was not realized. The navigation hall usually looks spacious, but now it is really not enough at the critical moment. The addition of the reception desk means that the various process areas in the back must also be adjusted accordingly.

After adding 8 teams, there were pillars and dividing lines everywhere from the lobby, and it was almost impossible to find a place to stay. The staff passing by could only stay close to the wall and go around.

It also took some time to guide the other half of the music fans to join the new queue, but it proved to be extremely necessary. The digestion speed was doubled. At 11:32 pm, the number of records scheduled to be sold exceeded 1,000.

When the clock struck zero, the number had reached 1,570!

In front of the reception desk, Kaplan, who had two deep dark circles under his eyes, almost laughed out loud.

For him now, money is just a number, but sales mean more than just a number. He didn't expect that the first concert he personally participated in polishing would become such a hit. He felt that what he had just swallowed Every little pill is delicious.

And the number of listeners digested at this time is less than half!

"Mr. Mark, can I ask you a question?" The young reporter approached again.

"Why is it you again?" Mark was so frightened that he almost trembled.

Aren’t my interview skills high? The young reporter was a little puzzled, but he still said: "I would like to ask you what kind of rating do you think this record will receive in the future?"

This normal question within the professional scope made Mark relieved and said without hesitation: "I will start with a three-star ranking, and it is even possible to change my rating to a four-star ranking later."

"Really, are you sure?" The reporter opened his mouth.

At the end of the last century, Tioleon's Recording Industry Association and the academic circles of the music industry jointly issued the "Guidelines for the Evaluation of Record Grades". This system was initially implemented by the leading Hoffmann Record Company and several other second-tier companies, and later gradually It has been adopted by large and small record companies around the world. Of course, the right to evaluate is still in the hands of the Imperial Recording Industry Association.

Although the Western Continent is recognized as the birthplace of mainstream serious music, and "Janus style" has always been considered synonymous with "pure blood", as a light luxury product under industrialization, the dominant position of the serious music recording industry will always be In the northern continent that took the lead in completing the steam revolution.

The "Record Grade Evaluation Guide" only actively or upon application includes records that they consider to be "in-stream", which has an elimination rate of more than half. After being "in-stream", it is divided into one to four stars. In addition, there are also "key" or "flower" records. "Two special logos.

One-star records are usually described as "music that is quite conventional to a certain extent, but with excellent performance and production standards". In terms of market response, it may have 300 copies in the first round or more than 1,000 cumulative orders.

Two-star records are "music whose performance and production standards reach the high level of the same era", with 1,000 copies ordered in the first round or more than 3,000 copies ordered cumulatively.

Samsung Records described it as an "outstanding and deeply touching performance", with an initial order of 3,000 copies or a cumulative order of more than 10,000 copies.

A four-star record is a "legendary performance" with an initial booking of 5,000 copies or a cumulative order of more than 30,000 copies.

Market data is for reference only, mainly based on artistic evaluation, but in practice there are not many exceptions with large errors, and the proportion of the four is roughly maintained at 1000:100:10:1.

Those who dare to release records and accept the permanent scrutiny of history are not simple artists. There may be more such artists in the era of authenticism, but unfortunately they have no chance to leave recordings.

In the 30-year rapid development of the record industry, in the global mass production environment with Theolian as the core, people have only released more than 30,000 records. It is even more difficult to make the records enter the mainstream and obtain higher or more special grade evaluations.

In addition, the special mark "key" means "it is an indispensable cornerstone for collectors", which is often seen in the authoritative version of popular tracks, such as the complete set of Gilles symphonies performed by a certain conductor master; "flower" means "special commemorative significance", such as the last performance before death, the farewell performance in old age, etc.

"At least three stars with flowers? Impact four stars with flowers?" The answer from the authoritative unit made everyone around look sideways, and the young reporter confirmed it again.

They knew very well that it would be horrible if an artist or group who released a record for the first time could get a four-star flower award! Not only do new artists lack artistic accumulation objectively, but they also have difficulty in having such market appeal.

"Tonight's first order data is very likely to exceed 3,000, and the special significance is enough to meet the "flower" standard, and the future market potential is even greater." Mark further explained.

The blood in his heart fell again.

I really can't understand why I was blind this time after so many years of career, and every time I acted quickly, accurately and steadily!

Putting aside the fact of blood loss, if the first record of @Jinghua Shuge conducted by Fanning was really rated as "four stars with flowers"

Hoffman Records has won another precious honor, there is no doubt about it, but he will definitely be held at the neck by his boss with a knife, asking him to explain why a "four-star flower" record was not even signed!

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At 1:25 in the morning, news came from the back that the number of first orders had reached 3,000, and at this time there were still many listeners waiting in line standing in the aisle inside!

Time is still passing, and after the service process is solidified, these key personnel of each unit are basically free, so many media also started their interviews.

Fanning naturally has a lot of onlookers, but fortunately he has a lot of experience in dealing with it, and he has always answered steadily. While revealing the highlights that should be exposed, he is also relatively tight-lipped about other things.

"May I ask what your next step is?"

"Still focus on creation, study conducting, and bring more and better performances to everyone."

"I want to verify one thing. Many orchestra members mentioned that you are renovating your family business Turner Art Museum, and will start to plan to build your own professional symphony orchestra after this trip?"

"That's true."

It's really planning to build a symphony orchestra, which is extremely valuable content! The reporter's eyes lit up: "As far as I know, most artists, including masters, only consider their own performances, and do not have the same plan as you through cooperation with other art groups or serving in well-known art venues. What is the reason for this?"

"So as you said, a small number of people still have different ideas, right?" Fanning smiled, "The existence of art needs to be appreciated by others, and the platform is equally important to artists. I not only hope to be able to create a platform that suits my own ideas, but also hope that it can help others in the future."

"Do you think this will bring controversy? If you are not optimistic about the market prospects, or if you are doubted and affect your job, after all, there is still a certain difference between art operation and art itself. Art venues that can achieve results in fierce competition have a very professional team behind them, or directly from official endorsement." The reporter asked a very realistic and sharp question.

Indeed, let alone "Forging Lion", even the "New Moon" masters are not necessarily good at doing business. Even if Fanning is about to be nominated as a "Boethius Artist", the intangible resources behind him can only ensure that he can gain money and honor in performances on major platforms. This is different from whether "starting a business alone" can make money.

Fanning smiled easily: "It's a good thing to have controversy. It means that you are still paying attention to my movements and waiting to see my results."

"You seem to have shown strong self-confidence. Can you tell me how it will select members?"

"At present, all I can tell you is that the musicians' salaries are at least twice the industry standard."

"The market appeal you have shown at the moment can indeed match such operating costs. I am curious whether the name of your symphony orchestra has been determined? Can you reveal it in advance?"

"There are several alternative plans. Sorry to keep it confidential for the time being."

In a cautious conversation, Fanning released the appropriate news of the formation of the symphony orchestra to the media in advance. They will be spread together with the report on the concert tomorrow, which should have a good publicity effect on the future opening performance.

However, on the other side, the situation of a certain girl is a bit bad. Facing more reporters bombarding than Fanning, her state is obviously a little dizzy.

"Ms. Sheeran, I heard that you are only a freshman at the Saint Lania Conservatory of Music, right?" A reporter asked.

"I haven't started yet. It will be next month, and I don't know whether I should go to the music school or the literature and history school."

Although Sheeran's posture is graceful and graceful, there are too many eyes from the media and music fans looking through the gaps, which makes her eyes a little restrained in the spotlight, and some of the changes brought about after being promoted to Knowledgable are not effective. .

"Why do you have such superb violin skills at such a young age?"

"Maybe it's because of more practice and the training from my father during his lifetime."

"Any advice for the vast majority of violin learners in the Empire?" another added.

"Practice more and listen more."

"Tonight the fans expressed their overwhelming devotion and enthusiasm to you. How do you feel?"

"Thank them."

"Ms. Xilan, what are your hobbies in life outside of practice?" A voice came from behind.

"Ah, do you want to answer this too?" Xilan said, holding her forehead.

"Miss Sheeran, Mr. Fanning dedicated the "Violin Concerto in E minor" to you. Is there any story in it?"

Music fans pricked up their ears.

"It was given to me as a gift." Sheeran responded.

Gift? The reporter's heart skipped a beat: "What gift?"

"It's a graduation gift." The girl felt that the power of the crystal chandelier above her head was a bit too high, and the light made her cheeks feel hot.

"In addition to working together in music,"

"The audience is almost over. Are you sure you don't want to wait for the most critical statistics to be released?" Fan Ning's voice came from behind.

The reporters were startled, and then they realized that the end of the queue had finally retracted into the hall, and now there were less than 50 people in each of the eight queues.

Some audience members were stunned and refused to leave after buying. They all stayed at the gate and crowded around, watching Sheeran's interview with great interest.

Fortunately, Fan Ning cleared the air, and Sheeran finally shrank behind him in relief.

"What did they ask you?" Seeing the little girl's strange expression, Fan Ning asked in confusion. He retreated from the reporters in advance, and then kept watching the real-time sales from behind without paying much attention.

"nothing."

"Ahem." Kaplan cleared his throat loudly.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the guy shouted excitedly, "the last fan has completed his pre-order, and now I announce the final results."

All the lights and cameras were focused on him, illuminating the sweat on his face.

In the backstage area, a large number of extra people are also waiting with bated breath. They are of course musicians, teachers or staff of the Santa Maria Symphony Orchestra.

After the show, the pre-sale started. In order not to occupy the sales venue, the students returned to the green room behind the stage to take a nap, but everyone was waiting for the results. Even those who couldn't bear it slept with their clothes on on the spot - they had no one I don't care about the market response to this show.

At this point they finally arrived.

Capron continued loudly: "As of 2:45 a.m. on August 22, the San Lainia with Carolyn Van Ning as composer and conductor, Ciaran Conor as violin soloist and orchestra concertmaster The symphony orchestra concert has a 100% attendance rate. As for the sales of live recordings——"

"The number of pre-orders is 3933! The number of pre-orders is 4450!"

The crowd burst into loud cheers.

There was only one person who saw the world suddenly turn dark.

What was supposed to come finally came, but it was even more tragic than imagined.

4,450 copies, with a revenue of 133,500 pounds, but he actually got 24,000 pounds, and Fan Ning got 109,500 pounds!

After deducting the labor costs of today's on-site work, deducting the cost of occupying the extra venue time in the concert hall, and deducting the taxes payable on the high revenue, he still ended up with more than 90,000 pounds in his pocket!

If a contract is signed in advance, the quantity relationship will be reversed!

With his market appeal, fame and worth, if he still wants to cooperate with ordinary contracted artists in the future, how is that possible?

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With a "plop", Mark's legs softened and he collapsed directly on the chair behind him.

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