The Greatest Showman

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Abraham opened his mouth, and finally shook his head helplessly. It was a willful choice, he knew it, and he believed Teddy knew it too.

For an album like "Don Quixote", don't expect to make money, it can already be called a victory if you lose less money.

The music market all over the world is in a downturn now. Even though North America is still the most prosperous region, the glory of selling tens of millions of albums a decade ago is gone forever, and now the year-end top-selling albums may all be sold Less than 5 million copies; even more exaggerated is that it only needs to sell 2 million copies to be in the top 20 or even the top 10 in the year-end sales list. You know, 2 million copies ten years ago, even the top 50 may not be able to squeeze in.

From Abraham's professional point of view, the North American sales of "Don Quixote" should be between 150,000 and 200,000. At least, the hot name "Renly-Hall" still has some influence. With the help of the two singles "Cleopatra" and "Ophelia", it is still possible to reach this sales figure.

Abraham is no nonsense.

As a reference object, Nora Jones' album "Flying Far and High" in those years, only sold 600,000 before the Grammys, which was 2002 when the market was still prosperous.

In the near future, Bruno Mars' solo debut album "doo-wopshoooligans" released last year has not sold more than 700,000 so far, which is still two Grammys in February this year. After the nomination, the result of driving the sales.

Taking all into consideration, Abraham believes that the sales of "Don Quixote" is absolutely impossible to exceed 300,000. Even if a miracle occurs, it is extremely difficult.

To produce an ordinary album, $250,000 is the minimum standard in the industry today. For independent musicians, the cost may be lower, but it is not much lower. Teddy also said just now that one hundred thousand dollars is the upper limit. It can be seen from this side that Teddy is clearly aware that this is a crazy gamble, and he is trying to minimize the loss as much as possible.

But the album is not completed after it is produced. The so-called "250,000" is just the cost of the recording and production stage. After that, it needs to be designed, packaged, recorded, etc., and then it needs to be put on the shelves, released, promoted, etc., each time Each link requires expenditure. Although it does not mean that the higher the publicity cost, the better the sales volume, but it is certain that if the publicity cost is too low, the sales volume will naturally be difficult to achieve good results.

Record companies and distribution companies want to recover costs and even make profits: sales are the first factor, copyright is the second factor, but the income of copyright must also be based on the excellent performance of sales, creating more channels for the use of copyright possible. But if the sales of an album are only 300,000, then making a profit is almost impossible.

That's why Abraham rejected George.

As a music lover, he loves "Don Quixote" and can't wait to see and listen to the full album, which he believes he will love; but as the helm of Atlantic Records, he can't do anything Knowing that "Don Quixote" is a losing business, he must not nod.

What's more, in the final analysis, Atlantic Records is not his company, he is just a working man. Teddy can be willful, throwing blood for his dreams and art, but he can't.

If you think about it, maybe that's a good thing. There is at least one company willing to release "Don Quixote," at least one independent record company that is tirelessly supporting artistic creation, at least one producer willing to moth to the flames to make an album, and at least the music Man can keep calm and pursue the height of art... The most important thing is that at least his wish can be realized

After "Don Quixote" hit the market, Abraham would definitely buy it, and more than one.

He hopes that this will be another album worthy of collection in the twenty-first century. In the past ten years, such albums have become less and less, and it may be possible to count them without two hands. In the 1970s, there were a dozen or 20 classic collections in a year. , will never go back. Therefore, he is more eager than anyone to hope that "Don Quixote" can be successfully launched, which is his pure hope as a music lover.

"Teddy, thank you." At the end of his thoughts, Abraham expressed his truest emotions to Teddy at the moment, "I sincerely hope that this album can be successfully produced." wishes and expectations. "I think you have a lot of work to do next, so I won't stay here to disturb you. After I go back, I will quietly wait for the album to be released."

Immediately, Abraham left abruptly, leaving the space for them to work.

The joy came too quickly and too unexpectedly. Before he could say goodbye to Abraham, he was about to enter into a formal cooperation negotiation. There were so many thoughts in George's mind, and he didn't know where to start. Di, George is a little unsure because he really doesn't know anything about the two Bell brothers. There are many rumors, but he has never really dealt with them.

"How many songs do you think are acceptable for this album?"

Just as George was thinking, someone next to him spoke up. It wasn't Nathan, but the stranger he met for the first time today. He didn't even know the other party's name, let alone the other party's identity. George looked at Nathan and voted. Went to ask the line of sight, but Nathan didn't have time to speak, yes

Fang continued.

"I'm talking about the upper limit. Twenty, for example, we're only doing one album on double-sided discs, is that acceptable?"

Don't be in a hurry, don't be humble, don't be hurry, and most importantly, be clear and steady in tone, not too aggressive, but close to the theme. After just one conversation, Teddy looked at the person in front of him with admiration. It can be seen that this is an old fritter with decision-making and negotiation skills, "Before we officially enter the topic, why don't you introduce yourself? "

Teddy is obviously not a soft persimmon. Those humble and polite words directly ignored the opponent's attack. The subtext was "What identity are you talking in? Do you have such qualifications?" In an instant, the two sides were brought back together. A starting line.

"Roy Lockley." Roy didn't panic, and introduced himself with a smile, "I'm talking on behalf of Renly now, and Nathan can testify."

Nathan, who was sitting next to him, was full of question marks and looked at Roy in surprise. He obviously didn't understand what Roy was talking about, because Renly didn't mention it to him at all, nor did Andy say it, so why would Roy say that? Say so? Also, why did Roy represent Renly? He thought Roy was just a friend of Renly's.

Nathan could feel both Teddy and George's eyes being projected over, and the pressure on his shoulders made him breathless. What should he do? Deny, or confirm?

Although Nathan did not participate in the conversation just now, he heard it all the way. He doesn't understand the interests and detours involved, it doesn't mean he is a fool, he knows that Roy is fighting for more rights for Renly and more opportunities for the album "Don Quixote" , if it wasn't for Roy, the current situation is probably still a fog.

The last time I met with Roy flashed in my mind. In the circle of reporters, Roy successfully rescued Renly, and Renly and Roy were still talking happily. Is this something similar to the situation today?

Nathan clenched his fist secretly and made up his mind that even if he couldn't help, he couldn't hold back Roy, and then he dressed himself up a little, "Yes, Roy is a very good friend of Renly. partner."

Friends, this definition should be correct, right? Partners can be friends, partners, or spokespersons. Saying that shouldn't help, right?

Deep down, Nathan was still a little unsure. Subconsciously raised his head and looked at the recording booth, Renly was still engrossed in the recording, his conversation with Herbert ringing from time to time, completely ignoring the rest of the studio; then Nathan withdrew his gaze and was highly concentrated. Getting up, listening intently to the discussion in front of him, that's the only thing Renly can do now until he's done working.

"Before signing the contract in black and white, I think Renly will read the contract carefully." Roy added, which immediately relaxed the atmosphere, and George couldn't help but smile.

Teddy could feel that Roy's focused and condensed gaze fell on him, maintaining politeness without giving in at all. He knew the meaning of this gaze: it's time to talk about business. Now Teddy is beginning to believe that this is indeed a master at negotiating on Renly's behalf, "Regarding the track on the album..."

Herbert took huge earplugs and wrapped his entire ears. He listened to it several times, and finally raised his head and made an "ok" gesture toward Renly, his tense shoulders slackened, his face relaxed. There was also a feeling of joy on it.

The recording is finally coming to an end. The original plan was to record 16 songs, and then select 10 of them. However, during the recording process, the number of works that cannot be discarded is increasing. Now they have completed the recording of 17 songs. The last song, then all the recording will be done.

Next, Herbert will go into post-production and repertoire selection. However, it is a sweet and painful task to select ten songs out of eighteen. Just thinking about it, Herbert Burt felt a pain in his cerebellum.

"Hey, where are they?" Renly opened the soundproof door, walked out, and saw an empty recording studio full of question marks.

"What?" Herbert didn't react, turned around and looked at it, and then also looked confused.

When did those people leave?

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