Chapter 70

In the listening room, many of the people who were initially extremely surprised had their faces return to a calm state, and they sat back down with ease. ≥≥Point≥Xiao≥Novel,

Although in the domestic music market, no singer had yet released a children's song in their album, those familiar with this genre understood that the market for children's songs has always been there, and it is quite large. Including one such song in an album of ten to twelve tracks to test the waters was not an excessive move.

Moreover, a children's song with excellent lyrics and music, full of positive energy, performed by Wuxing Wusu, a group of five young and beautiful girls, actually brought out a touch of heavenly and sacred flavor... It must be said, if you think about it carefully, it turns out to be a rather beautiful idea!

Imagine if Wuxing Wusu could become the big sisters in the hearts of hundreds of millions of young people across the country... The number of their fans in the future is another matter, but at least for now, this would definitely promote the large-scale sales of this album!

Besides, just because a children's song hasn't appeared, does it mean that the previous song "Sisters and Brothers Stand Up" is something ordinary and common?

Li Qian's approach, from folk songs to light rock, from light rock to a new Chinese style, and then from a youth fast song to a children's song... The path is indeed a bit strange, but at least according to the judgment of so many professionals in the listening room, no one dares to say that he absolutely can't do it!

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Soon, "Let's Row Our Boats" finished playing.

For a moment, the listening room fell into complete silence, forming a stark contrast to the noise before the playback started!

General Manager Huang Dazhong was lost in thought for a moment. He exchanged a glance with Du Xiaoming beside him, then said, "There's no need to go to the meeting room. It seems everyone is a bit excited. Let's stay here. If you have any thoughts or opinions, feel free to share them."

As he spoke, he and Du Xiaoming stood up and walked to the front of the listening seats.

At this moment, he saw the sisters of Wuxing Wusu standing in a row at the door, holding hands. He pointed at them and said, "You all go out and wait for the results outside."

The sisters had no choice but to open the door and leave reluctantly.

Large companies have their own rules. In such a listening session, it is natural for people from various departments to evaluate the works. It's better not to let the singers hear, as they are just two demo tracks. Whatever is said is for the sake of the works and future sales. If some people have a small heart and end up resenting it, it would be unnecessary.

After Wuxing Wusu and their manager left, someone immediately stood up and said, "From my perspective, the first song definitely has huge market potential! This style hasn't appeared in the market yet, but I predict it will definitely be popular. If a song like this is released now, it has a high chance of becoming a hit!"

Huang Dazhong nodded, as this view was very close to his own judgment.

So, he turned to exchange a glance with Du Xiaoming, seeing the other nod solemnly, he waved his hand to signal the speaker to sit down, then asked, "Does anyone have a different opinion? Come on, speak up."

The scene was quiet for a moment, then someone spoke up, "I agree with Old Qian's view on the first song, but regarding the second song, the children's song... I'm not saying the children's song is bad, in fact, I think it's quite good. From the lyrics and music to the arrangement and their performance, it all feels very right and good. I just think that if these two songs are put on the same album, won't there be a mismatch in style? Won't it... disrupt the theme that should be highlighted?"

Huang Dazhong nodded and asked, "What's your suggestion then?"

The person replied, "My suggestion is to choose one out of the two. Both songs are quite outstanding and have the potential to become popular in the market. But if they are on the same album, it will feel a bit off. So, choose one as the main song and the main direction for Wuxing Wusu's album, and build the entire album around this style. Of course, I recommend the first song. Its market potential is not only large, but I also think it has a higher chance of becoming popular. As for the other children's song, it won't go to waste. We can help them get two more children's songs and make a small album, or even release it as a single to test the waters. If the market response is equally good, we can make a separate children's song album for them!"

Huang Dazhong nodded, considered for a moment, and said, "Is that it? Does anyone else have anything to say?"

After a pause, seeing no one else had anything to say, he knew that the two viewpoints basically represented the different opinions of everyone. He nodded slowly and turned to look at the music director, Du Xiaoming.

Like all companies, the general manager of a record company, especially one like Huang Dazhong who runs a large record company, is often not the most professional person. The most professional person in a record company is usually the music director or the artistic director.

At Huage Records, it is Du Xiaoming.

But at this moment, Du Xiaoming's expression was somewhat strange, his brows tightly furrowed, as if he was struggling with something.

Huang Dazhong thought for a moment and said, "Meeting adjourned."

Everyone heard this and stood up to leave.

Huang Dazhong beckoned to Li Jinlong. When the other person came over, and most people had left, he asked, "You heard everything just now. What does Li Qian think? Is he planning to include both songs in the album?"

Li Jinlong thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "It seems so. From what I observed, he doesn't want Wuxing Wusu to become just a group that sings fast songs and dances. He also mentioned that if he is responsible for producing the album, not only will he include the children's song, but he will also arrange a few slow songs for them."

Huang Dazhong nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "He... has the skills, and it's clear that he's not just good at light rock, folk songs, or Chinese style. That fast song he did is quite high-quality. And... he seems to always be able to spot styles that have potential but we haven't yet produced outstanding examples of..."

He paused and asked, "What price is he asking for?"

Li Jinlong perked up and said cautiously, "He will be responsible for producing the entire album and creating at least five songs. If the sales are below one million copies, he won't ask for any money!"

Hearing this, Huang Dazhong's eyes immediately lit up.

Even Du Xiaoming, who had been frowning and thinking, was suddenly drawn in, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "He's really confident!"

Huang Dazhong nodded and asked, "Then what?"

Li Jinlong said, "Then, for sales over one million copies, he wants five percent. For 1.5 million copies, six percent. For two million copies, seven percent. For 2.5 million copies, eight percent. For three million copies, ten percent. Finally, if it exceeds five million copies, he wants fifteen percent."

Huang Dazhong and Du Xiaoming's faces simultaneously showed a half-smile, half-frown expression.

Huang Dazhong turned to look at Du Xiaoming and laughed, "He's really asking for a lot!"

Du Xiaoming nodded and said, "He's probably aiming for two million copies. If he can really achieve two million copies, Wuxing Wusu will be thoroughly popular and successful. Giving him seven percent... is nothing! And I think, based on the quality of the two songs, he is quite confident that the sales will be promising. As for five million copies... well, I think he's just trying to show his confidence in the album, mainly to give us some confidence. But actually reaching that number... I think it's unlikely."

Huang Dazhong nodded, agreeing with Du Xiaoming's view.

This is just a common tactic in business negotiations and cooperation, nothing unusual.

Moreover, as Du Xiaoming said, the other party is probably aiming for two million copies. In that case, regardless of the profits Huage Records will make from subsequent commercial activities after Wuxing Wusu becomes popular, even just from the profits of selling the album, giving him seven percent in royalties is completely worth it.

Seven percent of two million copies is only 1.4 to 1.5 million, which is just a small part of the 4 to 5 million in profits the entire album is expected to bring in.

Of course, even though it's just a small part, it is still a cut from Huage Records' profits. If it were anyone else, Huage Records wouldn't offer such a high price. The main issue now is that no one else can guarantee, nor do they have the ability and confidence, to make Wuxing Wusu sell two million copies!

So... even if the other party asks for a higher price, as long as it doesn't exceed the bottom line, Huang Dazhong would definitely agree.

Since it's a scarce resource, it's naturally expensive!

Without a price that makes people excited, how can you get someone to produce an album for you?

But at this moment, after Du Xiaoming finished speaking, his brows furrowed again. He looked at Li Jinlong and asked, "Jinlong, you've met Li Qian. Did he... I mean, during your interactions, did he mention any ideas he has for Wuxing Wusu? For example, his thoughts on shaping them and this album?"

"Uh..." This question left Li Jinlong momentarily stumped. He frowned, unsure how to answer, and could only say, "Isn't it... the youthful, dynamic route?"

Du Xiaoming nodded slowly, but his expression remained puzzled.

At this moment, seeing Huang Dazhong looking at him, he shook his head and spread his hands, saying, "I was just asking out of curiosity. I always feel that, given the level of the two songs he has presented so far, the obvious issue of inconsistent styles is something he can't have missed. But if he noticed it, why did he include a children's song in an album that is clearly meant to be youthful? This... is a bit hard to understand..."

Seemingly enlightened by these words, Li Jinlong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly said, "I remember, I seem to have heard the sisters mention that when Li Qian presented the children's song, they also had doubts, but Li Qian told them that he wants to cultivate them into 'all-age girls'?"

"All-age girls?"

Huang Dazhong and Du Xiaoming were both surprised by this.

This is a big claim!

So far, the model in the music industry has been