Chapter 2557 2559 [Christmas Eve]
December, Christmas Eve.
Xiang Nan's first album "Chopin in December" was officially released. The title song is "Nocturne".
This song has a retro melody and a beautiful artistic conception. When it was released by Jay Chou, it was a sensation and won many sales champions and affirmation of many awards. It is still an immortal classic in the hearts of fans.
At this time, Xiang Nan's interpretation is not exactly the same as Jay Chou's version, but it is still a very pleasant song.
Flying Fish Records also paid a lot of money to promote this album, radio, internet, and record store multi-channel marketing, and even gave the album to the bandits in advance, so that the bandits can come to the bandits.
The reason for this is that after entering the new century, the recording industry in the mainland has shrunk significantly.
JJ Lin, Zhang Shaohan, Xiao Yaxuan and other singers' records can only sell hundreds of thousands of copies. As for those unknown singers, it is good to sell a few thousand copies of the record, so it is difficult for record companies to make money from physical records.
At that time, the main profit methods of record companies were ring tones, performances and brokerage contracts.
Among them, whether it is ring tones, performances, or advertising endorsements, all of them must be well-known before they can be carried out.
Just like the song "Mouse Loves Rice" was well known in the streets and alleys, so young people used it as a ringtone. Singer Yang Chengang also performed non-stop because of this, and the appearance fee was as high as one million when he was the most popular, allowing him to earn 100 to 200 million with a single song.
The quickest and most effective way to gain popularity is actually to cooperate with Bandits.
In 2004, the Internet has not yet been fully popularized. The vast majority of people still use Bandit tapes and Bandit CDs to listen to music.
For example, the platter tapes and CD platters such as "One Person, One Famous Song", "The Most Popular Songs", "The Best of Popular Golden Songs" and so on in those days were basically obtained by Pirates.
Moreover, the delivery speed of Pirates Store is much faster than that of genuine record stores. As soon as a new song is released, pirated tapes and pirated CDs will be released on the market in a blink of an eye.
Therefore, in terms of promoting new songs and promoting singers, Pirates have an advantage. That's why there was a weird scene where the genuine record company begged for the cooperation of Pirates.
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After Xiang Nan's "Chopin in December" was released, it didn't cause much response at first.
Because 2004 was the era when heroes competed for the throne, and great gods emerged in large numbers. Jay Chou, JJ Lin, Liang Jingru, FIR, Angela Chang, Wang Lihong, Zhou Chuanxiong, Jolin Tsai... can be called fighting like gods.
Moreover, these Taiwan artists are not only talented, but also backed by powerful companies.
Those record companies in Taiwan are very good at packaging and marketing. Even artists with little singing skills and only a face can be praised as high-quality idols.
What's more, these god-level singers, if they have talent and good looks, they will be more likely to be made into red stars.
In comparison, Flying Fish Records is just a small company, lacking both capital and experience, it is difficult to compete with Formosa Records, so Xiang Nan's first shot was not fired.
However, although it didn't start, Xiang Nan is still a little famous. As a result, various performances were arranged immediately.
It happens to be December now, and the performance market at the end of the year is the most active.
People who have worked hard for a year will become generous at this time, eating, drinking, having fun, and spending money without feeling bad.
And major companies, shopping malls, real estate, etc. are also willing to invite artists to perform at this time, do publicity, reward employees, and attract customers.
So a well-known artist like Xiang Nan can also get a lot of performance opportunities. However, most of these performances are not in Chongqing, and Xiang Nan has to travel around the country.
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"Don't worry, I will definitely come back to spend Christmas with you." Before parting, Xiang Nan said to Li Anran.
"No, you just need to take care of your business." Li Anran waved her hand, she was very understanding.
"Fool! No matter how good a career is, it is worthless without you." Xiang Nan said.
Xiang Nan immediately started running around to perform.
Yanjing, Langfang, Jinmen, Shengjing, Changshan, Quancheng... For a singer like him who is not well-known, the appearance fee is several thousand yuan.
Although the several thousand yuan has to be divided equally with the company, if the performances continue for a month, it can also earn a hundred thousand yuan.
Compared to the salary of more than 1,000 yuan for ordinary people, this kind of income is already quite impressive.
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"Christmas Eve, what are you going to do?" Tu Jun asked everyone in the classroom of Jiefangbei Middle School.
"I don't know, it depends on whether someone invites me." Zhu Weijiao glanced at Tu Jun.
Tu Jun didn't care at all, but looked at Ding Rongliang and Luo Shenxi, "Why don't we go to Jiefangbei to play."
Zhu Weijiao couldn't help pursing her mouth angrily when she saw that he was ignoring her.
"How about we go out to play?" Seeing this, Martin quickly invited.
"What are you talking about, who wants to go out with you." Zhu Weijiao was taken aback, and then refused.
Martin couldn't help being extremely disappointed, and looked back at Li Anran, "Will Liu Wenqin come back to spend Christmas Eve with you today?"
"I don't know. He is very busy these days. At the busiest time, there are five performances a day, and he has to run around. Even if he doesn't come, I don't blame him." Li Anran waved his hand.
"An Ran, if Brother Qin hasn't come back at night, why don't you come and play with us." Tu Jun immediately invited after hearing this.
"No." Li Anran waved his hand and said, "Let's go to self-study at night."
She is very smart and knows that Tu Jun has a crush on her. It was to find Liu Wenqin through him before, so I approached him proactively. Now she only regards him as a friend, so she doesn't want him to be misunderstood.
Moreover, in her heart, she still had plans in case.
In case Xiangnan really rushed back. But seeing her spending Christmas Eve with Tu Jun, what would she think?
When Tu Jun saw this, his expression darkened.
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Soon it was evening.
Although Li Anran stayed in the classroom for self-study, he did not sneak out to spend Christmas Eve like other students.
But in fact, I didn’t put any thought on my studies. I was secretly looking at my phone all the time, hoping to see Xiang Nan’s text messages or phone calls.
But to her disappointment, she hasn't received a text message or call until now, and even when she called Xiang Nan, the phone was turned off, which made her feel depressed.
"Wow, it's snowing." At this moment, someone cheered loudly.
The students turned their heads and saw outside the window, snowflakes were really fluttering down.
"Wow, so beautiful~"
"It snowed on Christmas Eve, so romantic~"
"Wow, let's go to see the snow~" The students shouted, and all ran out to see the snow.
"An Ran, let's go too." Tu Jun immediately invited with a smile when he saw it.
"I won't go." Li Anran waved her hand. Although everyone was elated, she was really not in the mood.
(end of this chapter)