I’m in Hollywood Chapter 842: Black room

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Judging from Madonna's still absent-minded expression, Eric's remarks obviously failed to impress her.

However, Madonna did not want to be too strong in front of Eric. She took a few sips of the champagne in front of her and habitually flicked Eric with a smile: "Eric, I never felt like myself I'm a smart person, so I'm very good at listening to the opinions of the team around me. Although what you just said makes sense, I still believe that my manager said some time ago, this little thing, is it called Fireflyer, is it a very nice name. However, if this kind of product becomes popular, it will definitely affect the sales of physical records. Record sales are the fundamental survival of us. Moreover, my manager also told me that the piracy of Internet music is very serious, so I still plan to Far away from this new field. Even if, as you just said, this little thing will reach the height of the video recorder in today's industry in 20 years, but then, I must have retired long ago. "

"Speaking of piracy," Eric faced Madonna ’s straight rejection and was not discouraged. He continued: "Maggie, do you know that the Internet is like a thing for the music industry?"

In fact, the example of the video recorder that Eric just listed has already shaken Madonna's mind. The long speech just now is more like she is firming her confidence.

Madonna has realized that the young man in front of her seems to be very good at persuading her, but she is very resistant to this feeling. At least, she is not willing to be persuaded on this occasion tonight, so she has even been born Thoughts, but Eric's clever topic guidance still caused her to have some curiosity that could not be suppressed, and asked: "What?"

Eric gestured lightly, with a few hints of confusion in the magnetic voice, saying: "For the music industry, the Internet world with more than 100 million users in the world is like a black room, a huge room. And the vast black room. "

Madonna didn't speak, turned her head slightly, and continued to listen.

Eric does not stop, and then said: "In this dark and dark room, countless people look forward to light, they also have the ability to pay enough to obtain light, but light regards this space as the original sin Ground, refused to come, when abandoned by the light, in order to get the light, people can only steal fire, this is piracy. "

"This is the status quo of the Internet music industry. It gathers a huge group of people with the strongest consumption power in the world. This is beyond doubt. But Record Company refused to recognize this huge potential market because of various concerns. They thought that By doing so, we can resist the impact of the Internet on the physical record industry, but in fact, the result is the opposite. The resistance of the record industry not only has no way to stop the strong demand for music from Internet users, but also in turn causes Internet pirated music to become more rampant. More seriously, the lack of a genuine music sales platform will cause users to become more and more accustomed to free pirated music. The power of habit is very scary. When everyone is accustomed to download hundreds of thousands from the Internet anytime, anywhere When it comes to free songs, do you think they will be willing to pay for a 20USD physical record? "

Madonna picked the corner of her eye and retorted: "Eric, your assumption is not true at all. No one dares to spread pirated music on the Internet so unscrupulously. Those who do so will not only be accused of ruining their homes, but even the federal law Sentenced to 1000 years. "

Eric smiled and said: "Maggie, you do n’t know the Internet, it ’s true to think so. But what you do n’t know is that someone who is not very familiar with network technology can just spend dozens of USD. Purchase a template framework for a music website. Similarly, with some money, you can even rent a server in any country in the world without spending money. Then, he can build a pirated version that stores tens of thousands of songs Music websites. These websites are easy to be anonymous, and you have no way to pursue the responsible person. Moreover, because of the huge demand for music by Internet users, even if 10,000 pirated music websites are shut down every day for legal reasons, but almost At the same moment, thousands of new pirated music sites will appear again. "

Madonna finally moved.

Eric did not stop, continue: "Therefore, the most effective way to combat piracy is to establish a genuine online music sales platform, so that all users have a legal access to genuine music, and, from this industry has just begun Development, cultivate the public's habit of buying genuine music. As I said earlier, if there is light in a black room, although it can't shine on all dark corners after all, at least, a large number of people don't need to steal Taking "Tinder", no one would take such things as theft of "Tinder" for granted, so, Maggie, what do you think? "

Madonna paused for a moment before returning to her eyes, looking at Eric with undisguised interest, and said: "Listening to you saying so much, I suddenly felt that if the Internet did not exist, it would be better . "

Eric spread their hands and smiled, saying: "Actually, I also think that if this society can suddenly go back to 10,000 years ago, it must be very beautiful."

Madonna thought that Eric was laughing at her point of view, whispering, saying, "Do you really think so?"

"Of course," Eric nodded firmly, looked over the glass, looked up and down Madonna in a black low-cut dress, and looked fascinated: "According to the standard before 10,000, people should still not wear it. Clothes. "

Madonna was stunned, and then she burst out laughing unbearably. After a while, she leaned forward slightly, almost lying on the glass table, and looked at her with a brow, said, "Eric, you want to see me in 10,000 year Was n’t it the same as before, let ’s go find a room now? "

Eric really wants to slap himself, dig a hole and bury himself. This is it.

After cough was heard twice, Eric came to a halt and said, "Maggie, let ’s talk about music. Even if you ca n’t put your new album on the Internet platform for the time being, but it was released in previous years. Music, I think it is still possible to try it out. These previously released albums can no longer sell many physical records, but I believe that putting it on the online platform can still bring you a considerable income every year. "

Madonna did n’t get angry because Eric avoided the topic she just had, and leaned back on the sofa behind her, saying: "But, Eric, most of my personal music distribution rights are not in my hands, so you should Go talk to Warner. "

"No, I still believe that in this matter, you have enough rights to issue."

Eric shook her head and said that although Madonna ’s position in the music industry could not reach the height of Michael · Jackson, the way she cooperated with Warner Records was the same as Jackson. Both parties jointly established a music subsidiary to be responsible for her own music production And release.

This also means that Madonna has great autonomy in the distribution of her music. What's more, Internet digital music distribution is just now emerging, which can almost be said to be a brand new concept. With Madonna's status in the music industry, she can completely discuss related supplementary contracts with Time Warner. Because of this, Eric only spent so much energy tonight. If it is a second and third line singer who is completely controlled by Record Company, Eric will not waste tongues with the other party.

Madonna was not embarrassed to see Eric seeing her excuses, saying: "But, Eric, if I do this, what benefits can I get?"

"Oh, this," Eric smiled and said: "The Yahoo online music store adopts a three-to-seven-point sharing model. The platform takes 30%, and copyright takes 70%. If you fully own the digital distribution rights of your music I think you should n’t need to make a second split with Time Warner anymore, at least, you do n’t need to give them too much, do you? ”

Madonna ’s eyes lit up, and she also sharply captured a brand new vocabulary in Eric: "Digital distribution rights?"

Eric nodded and said, "This should be a completely new concept. It refers to the release of music without physical media such as tapes, CDs, and films. Currently, it refers to the distribution of music on the Internet. I think you signed with Time Warner. There should be no clauses in this area of ​​the contract, right? "

Madonna nodded subconsciously.

"So," Eric immediately bewitched again: "I think that you should discuss a supplementary agreement with Time Warner as soon as possible to agree on the ownership of the digital distribution right."

Madonna blinked a few times and suddenly laughed, said: "Eric, this is your ultimate goal tonight. If I take back the digital distribution right of my record from Time Warner, it will definitely cause major Record Company The emulation of first-line singers. Yahoo failed to get digital sales rights from the five major Record Company, but if these rights are dispersed to the singers themselves, you can break each one individually. "

"I have to say, Maggie, you're actually very smart," Eric exaggerated, saying: "However, you are definitely wronging me. Do you think I'm like that kind of deep-minded person?"

Madonna really looked at Eric again and determinedly: "Like."

"Okay, I was injured," Eric covered his chest and handed the Fireflyer that was just on hand to Madonna, saying, "The two little things will be given to you, the rest Someone will deliver the accessories to your assistant. Also, this is my business card. If you make any decision, you can call me at any time. "

When Eric handed over a business card, she got up and left. Madonna quickly stopped him. "Hey, Eric, you asked me so many requests, should n’t you compensate me for something?"

"Uh, Maggie, I am actually a very conservative person."

Madonna rolled her eyes at him. She flicked herself so many times, and Eric was indifferent. Of course, she would n’t ask for it anymore. “You guy, actually, I mean, I ’m preparing myself now How about writing a few songs for my new album? "

Eric has produced very few songs over the years, but almost every song has reached an amazing level.

When she was on the backstage of Oscar a few hours ago, Madonna took the initiative to greet her. In fact, she kept this thought. Seriously, her career has begun to decline in recent years. If Eric can help her write a few songs that match the quality of his previous works, even if she doesn't defy Eric's personal reputation at the time of release, she can definitely help her make a comeback.

Eric is really looking forward to Madonna agreeing to enter the Yahoo music store, he also refused to refuse, thought for a while, said: "Send me a copy of your new album style information, it is best to attach a few Let ’s try it. Of course, I ca n’t guarantee that it needs inspiration. ”

"I will send someone to you tomorrow," Madonna nodded quickly, thought about it, and added: "I will also let people negotiate digital distribution rights with Warner as soon as possible. In fact, I also have some hope I can work with you. "

"So, I hope we will not disappoint each other," Eric reached out.

Madonna shook hands with him and nodded: "Happy cooperation." (To be continued.)