Rebirth of Hong Kong 1981

   Chapter 59 Collaboration with Polymetal

   Having heard Yang Chen sing, he is still very confident in Yang Chen's album. The only thing that worries him is whether Yang Chen can make concessions on the revenue share.

   Yang Chen doesn’t sign a contract with PolyGram, then they are a one-shot deal, and it’s naturally impossible for PolyGram to provide channels for people without any reason.

   Therefore, if they can't take advantage of the revenue share, they will not bother.

   Now that Yang Chen agrees to make concessions on revenue sharing, then he doesn't mind hearing what Yang Chen wants.

   "I personally can make concessions on revenue sharing, and similarly, I also hope that PolyGram can give my fans a step back on the album price.

  I don’t want my income to decrease, and PolyGram has also raised the album price aggressively, affecting album sales. "

After listening to Yang Chen's request, Shen Yun didn't hesitate too much, and said, "There's no problem with this, I can assure Mr. Yang that PolyGram's album sales price will definitely not exceed any of the current PolyGram contracts. Singer's album sales price."

  Each artist's album price is different, and even some record companies will increase the price after the album fire, in order to obtain higher income.

   Of course, record companies are not stupid. They don’t raise the price of albums too much at once, usually just a few dollars, so that fans who like singers will not stop buying them because of a few dollars more.

   Seeing Shen Yun say this, Yang Chen frowned, and finally nodded in compromise, and continued: "There is another one that is my song, and the copyright must belong to me."

  "This" is about copyright issues, Shen Yun hesitated.

   Seeing Shen Yun's hesitation, Yang Chen couldn't help but add: "Of course, Poly Gold can be used for free here."

   Hearing that Polymetal can be used for free, Shen Yun did not continue to think about it, and answered readily: "No problem, Mr. Yang's conditions, on behalf of the company, I agree to all."

   After saying that, Shen Yun couldn't help but said, "I don't know when Mr. Yang will have time. I have to go to the company to record this album."

  Yang Chen thought about it and said, "Just these few days, I have nothing to do here, I can go and record at any time."

   After finishing speaking, Yang Chen took a bite and asked casually, "By the way, I also have an album of piano songs. I wonder if PolyGram is interested in selling it?"

   "Press?" Hearing this, Shen Yun's eyes couldn't help but light up, but he didn't expect such an unexpected joy.

   To talk about why he came to Yang Chen in a hurry, isn't it because Yang Chen's piano performance was recognized by the top management of PolyGram headquarters?

  If it weren't for this, as a music director, why would he run around for a singer who was unwilling to sign a contract, and personally come to meet Yang Chen.

Therefore, when Yang Chen took the initiative to mention this matter, Shen Yun couldn't help but be overjoyed, and said excitedly: "I'm interested, of course I'm interested, I'll tell you the truth, the piano music you play, Mr. Yang, is not only below, but also the high-level executives of PolyGram headquarters. Also heard.

   If Mr. Yang is willing to let PolyGram do the sales and cooperation matters, PolyGram will definitely satisfy Mr. Yang. "

   At this time, Shen Yun's address to Yang Chen also changed, the previous you became a respectful term for you.

   Music doesn't matter, Shen Yun can sit as the music director of Polygold Xiangjiang branch, and naturally he can distinguish Yang Chen's accomplishments on the piano.

  The reason why Shen Yun didn't show it before was just to negotiate with Yang Chen better.

   Originally, he wanted to make friends with Yang Chen while recording the album, and then bring it up again.

   Now that things have been settled between the two parties, Yang Chen has the idea of ​​handing over the piano music to Poly Gold for sale together. If Shen Yun hides it again, the benefits will probably be lost.

  Shen Yun simply, Yang Chen didn't delay, nodded and said, "Since this is the case, let's make an appointment and release the two albums together."

   Fearing that things would repeat themselves, Shen Yun took advantage of the situation and suggested, "Mr. Yang, what do you think of tomorrow? I can arrange the album recording for you right away."

   Looking at Shen Yun's eager expression, Yang Chen was not hypocritical, and immediately responded: "Okay, there is no problem."

   Next, the two talked about the specific cooperation matters, roughly Yang Chen accepted a meager share of HKD 1 per album.

   And Poly Gold is responsible for the production and sales of Yang Chen's albums, and at the same time also promised that the price of each album does not exceed twenty Hong Kong dollars.

   Of course, this is in Xiangjiang, as for other places, it depends on where prices go up.

  The two sides cooperated, Yang Chen got the name, and Polymetal got rich. The two sides complemented each other and benefited each other.

Although in another month, Yang Chen can completely buy a record company to release an album for him, but if he wants to work with a multinational music company like Polygram, it has sales points all over the world, but not just any record company can do it. of.

   Instead of spending a lot of money, time and energy to get a record company, it’s better to work with a big company like Polygram.

   Anyway, the other party is only selling albums on his behalf, and he can't control other things. Why not do this kind of thing that makes money and can quickly gain huge fame?

   As for the fact that Baolijin can make a lot of money from him, Yang Chen doesn't care too much. If he can't let the other party make money, why would people come to him so eagerly?

   Besides, there is only one transaction, so PolyGram earned this time does not mean that it will continue to earn so much next time.

   In the end, the reason why Yang Chen gave in was because he was only a newcomer. Although he gained a little fame in the UK with his two piano pieces, his influence was not as big as people imagined.

  The two piano pieces were only spread in a small range of upper class society. The British people had never heard of Yang Chen's name, not even the piano pieces he played.

  Otherwise, why did the newspapers and media in Hong Kong not report on him or track him down?

   In this case, the music director Shen Yun was willing to come to him in person, which was already considered to be very face-saving and valued him very much.

  Otherwise, how could Yang Chen not spend a penny, and let PolyGram promise to make album sales for him, and also promised him to give him a share of HKD for every album sold.

  Be aware that doing this PolyGram requires a lot of risk, taking a risk for a singer who has not signed a contract. How many companies do you think can do this?

   Moreover, the conditions that Baoli Jin offered to Yang Chen were considered favorable. Not to mention the newcomers, even many signed singers, not many people could enjoy such a share.

  Being contented, being too greedy is sometimes not a good thing.

   Looking at the back of Yang Chen leaving, Shen Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

   Shen Yun knew about Yang Chen's identity. After he left the Xue family, there were bodyguards by his side. It was conceivable how much the Xue family attached importance to Yang Chen's son-in-law.

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   (end of this chapter)