Chapter 430 The Branch's Big Plan Chapter 431 Country Music at Rolling Stones(2/2)
"What country music?" Porter, who was born in the academic school, naturally knew nothing about this underlying musical form.
However, Laclau, who is very familiar with American music, knows this and asked me tentatively: "Boss, are you talking about country music in a tavern, whispering in a guitar with a cowboy hat?
I smiled and nodded: "It's that."
Laclau and Porter looked at each other, with an awkward expression on their faces.
"Boss, can that kind of insignificant thing be loved by everyone?" Porter obviously disagreed.
In his opinion, living on Broadway is the orthodox form of songs in the opera house, and country music is just for the poor living at the bottom to entertain themselves, how could they entertain the elegant hall?
"Boss, now a considerable number of American listeners have good living conditions. Or they have a certain status in society. They listen to some famous repertoire. Elegant repertoire, such country music, who would listen to them?" Laclau also expressed his incomprehension of my statement.
Their views are basically the opinions of the general public.
Today, the United States is in the "Golden Age of Coolidge" and the economy is developing rapidly. With more money, people will pursue material enjoyment, and they must appear to be so identifiable and elegant, so they are extremely repulsive of those things that are not as good as the class.
Laclau and Porter said this completely, taking into account the people's mentality in society.
But I don't think so.
"Potter Laclau. You said it is good. Country music is not a good thing in the eyes of many people. It is indeed a bad thing, but I am optimistic about it for two reasons. First, a bad thing does not mean it will never be a good thing. Whether it is music or a movie, it is not static. What is popular today may become a marginal thing tomorrow. On the contrary, those marginal things may occupy a dominant position overnight. Who can watch tap dance if we didn't film "Hollywood Story". When it comes to tap dance, they also think it is something that black people dance in the tavern, but look at which dance will be less than tapping at this moment.
Dance, even the theater has staged a tap dance program. The tap dance that was not originally popular is now popular? Second, you should see that the current society is developing too fast, which is a good thing, but it also means that the original lifestyle is getting farther and farther away from us. People are animals that are easy to miss. They are always full of affection for the past years, and country music has sootheed people's hearts, so once it is launched, it will definitely be welcomed by the audience. If you don't believe it, you can find time to go to the tavern and take a look, go there and listen to some authentic country music, and see how the people in the tavern react to this form of music."
My words left Potter and Laclau speechless and nodded repeatedly.
"Also, you can't find singers, and the audience's requirements are high. Yes, that's a reason, but I think the most important thing for singers is to have a personality and a unique temperament. Only those who sing songs can touch people. Those with beautiful faces, sweet voices but no temperament and no background are just vases at best. If you are going to do country music, I suggest you go to taverns more, and you can run from all cities, especially pay attention to Tennessee, which is the most developed place in country music and the origin. When you go there, find some excellent country music singers, and then focus on cultivating them, you will definitely get unusual results."
Laclau was obviously moved by my words, and a bright smile began to appear on his face.
I was so dry that I picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, moistened my voice, and continued, "Music is a matter of packaging. After finding a suitable singer, I must package the singer completely new packaging, and then try my best to increase the popularity of the singer. You can coordinate with Gans to complete this. When the singer's popularity increases, then promote his album. In this way, when the album is not released, it has been already
If you win over the appetite of the audience and wait for the album to start selling, the audience will naturally flock to it. In addition, the album is first-class in quality, so it will definitely sell out. However, after the album is released, don’t think there is nothing else. This is just the first success. Next, you must strike while the iron is hot and promote the singer more rapidly. After several consecutive albums are released, the singer will become singers, and then you can hold a concert."
"Concert? What concert?" Laclau and Porter asked at the same time.
"Don't you know the concert?" Looking at their puzzled expressions, my head suddenly became bigger.
Could it be that the singer has not performed a concert at this time?!
Porter smacked his lips and said, "I naturally know the concerts, but they are usually large concerts such as orchestras and choirs, but I have never heard of any concerts that a singer can hold."
"Yes, boss. Can a singer's concert work?" Laclau also had a question.
I laughed: "Why can't it be possible!? Singers are different from movie stars. Movie stars meet the audience on the screen. They can't communicate with the audience in movies, but the singer is different because they can sing at any time. The concert is to let him have face-to-face contact with the audience. Choose a huge venue, set up the stage, arrange the audio and lighting, organize the band, and tens of thousands of listeners attend. The singer shows his singing voice on the stage. If you are a fan, do you like this? "
Laclau and Porter were stunned, and the rest of the office were also stunned.
This is the form they have been accustomed to in later generations. This is the first time they have heard it.
"Boss, your method is simply...so wonderful!" Laclaw's lips trembled with excitement.
I smiled and said, "The form of a concert is a friendship supplement to the release of albums. It can not only increase the profits of the company, but also increase the popularity of singers and record companies, and also help the singers launch their next album. In this way, a virtuous cycle will form. Under such an operation, an unknown singer will soon become a superstar that influences fans across the United States. With such a superstar Rolling Stone Records Company, it will also become the king of record companies."
All of the people were fainted by me.
“Records and film companies are in the
There is no essential difference. Excellent works are the key, but the most operation is packaging. As long as you have detailed methods to increase the popularity of singers and companies, it will be unstoppable and you can't succeed. Of course, this is just my personal idea, and it still needs to be verified urgently. You can investigate first and then decide whether to implement it."
While remembering my words quickly in his workbook, Laclau said to me with a crooked mouth and his eyes slanted: "Boss, I think you will definitely be careful! And it will definitely succeed! After listening to your words, the experience I have gained in a music company in the past few years is simply a pediatric department! Boss, in the future, the Rolling Stone Company will operate as you say. When we go back, we will go to Tennessee to find excellent country music singers and spend a lot of effort to package and promote. This year, we will definitely be the world of our Rolling Stone!"
Laclau was spitting, and Porter was extremely excited: "Boss, the idea you often say inadvertently can make us feel like we see God! If you work in this way, I dare to assure you that within three years, the Rolling Stone Company will develop into a well-known record company in the United States!"
I was praised by the two of them and waved my hands repeatedly: "I just came up with an idea. What kind of person should I find and how to package it depends on you professionals. You must be careful. As long as you are careful, there will be no unsuccessful things."
After solving the problem of Rolling Stone Records, I turned to look at the three people sitting opposite me: second brother, Northrop and Natalia.
Northrop Arms Company is now an important source of income for DreamWorks and is also the most important subsidiary of all DreamWorks subsidiaries, so I attach great importance to them that other subsidiaries do not compare to them.
"Northrop, tell me the situation and planning of the arms company." I smiled.
Northrop, second brother and Natalia looked at each other, and then said, "Boss, our arms company has not been light this year. The three of us discussed and summarized these points. First of all, the most important thing is to cooperate well with the Ministry of Defense. At present, Thompson's A-type submachine gun is being produced in full swing. The Ministry of Defense personnel have checked the quality of the guns and ammunition we produced, and the results have made them very satisfied. They said that it is very likely that this kind of submachine gun should be promoted, so that we will have a lot of money."
"How is your company's technical department doing research on Thompson's A2 submachine gun?" Northrop said.
Northrop smiled and said nodded to Natalia. It seems that Natalia should be responsible for the matter in the technical department.
Natalia glanced at me sweetly and said, "The Technology Department has mastered all the key technologies of the Thompson A2 submachine gun. Now it is improving the many shortcomings of this submachine gun. Soon we will be able to fully produce a new submachine gun that is more advanced than the Thompson A2 submachine gun. This submachine gun will also become one of the most advanced submachine guns in the world, but it has not been named yet. Why don't you think of one?"
"I want one?" Looking at Natalia's charming eyes, I smiled and spread my hands and said, "I think it's called the 'Dragon Submachine Gun'."
"'Dragon-style submachine gun'?! This name is good, you can tell at a glance that it was produced by our company." The second brother agreed.
No one had any objections, so the name of this new submachine gun was decided.
Northrop continued to report: "In addition to cooperating with the Ministry of Defense, we have made re-adjustments to our business and divided several areas and divided the labor and cooperation. In the past few years, our Northrop's business focused on the European region, mainly Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom, and other countries have also added trade points. In addition, the Asian region has also become a focus of our Northrop's business development, and the situation there has become very mysterious in the past two years." Northrop's words made me shake.
"Northrop, I have nothing else to explain on the issue of the European region. As long as they give money, we will sell arms to them. Whether he is a German, French, Italian, or British, if possible, you can pay special attention to the Nazi Party in Germany. They will be the ones who need arms the most. However, when trading with them, you'd better do it in secret and not let people know." I said slowly.
"Why?" Northrop was a little confused.
I will not tell him that Hitler will launch a world war and fail in the future. If people know that our Northrop company is his loyal partner, it will leave a bad reputation.
"Don't ask about this, just do it." I was too lazy to explain to him.
Northrop didn't dare to ask, and nodded vigorously.
"Northrop, I have to explain to you the matter in Asia. Russians can sell weapons to them, Indians can do it, and other small countries like Vietnam will naturally not talk about them, but there are three countries you have to pay attention to!" My tone suddenly became stern, and my second brother, Northrop and Natalia both straightened their bodies at the same time.
They are familiar with my temper. If I were not particularly concerned about things, I would not have become so serious. They also know that every time I mention Asia, my reaction is always inexplicably intense, and sometimes I even roar for no reason. Asia is a potential training area for the development of Northrop's arms company, which is of great significance, and the instructions I give will have a direct impact on their operations, so they care especially about my following words.
At the same time, other unrelated people in the office were shocked by my extremely solemn attitude. The small room suddenly became silent, and a pair of eyes gathered on my face.
Chapter completed!