Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 39 Theme of the Personal Album

After saying goodbye to two very enthusiastic fans, Wu Chao straightened his clothes that were messed up by riding his bike and walked quickly into Huayan.

Huayan has not changed much since the last time it came to record songs. The only change is probably the addition of SHE's new album "Don't Want to Grow Up" on the company's wall of honors.

The album was released on November 11 and sold out immediately.

Even though Jay Chou's "Nocturne" dominated the music scene in November, it couldn't cover up his brilliance.

According to HIM and EMI Records, the album received one million orders before it was released.

Within two weeks of its release, sales in Asia exceeded 80 copies.

Ordinary people don’t know the exact figures. Nowadays, there are many record companies that inflate data and make empty promises.

But one thing is certain, this record is indeed very popular.

The title song can be heard in every street and alley in Taiwan, and I believe the same is true in mainland China.

Having been here before, Wu Zhuo seemed familiar with the place. He refused the receptionist's offer to lead the way and went straight upstairs to Lu Shiyu's office.

When Wu Zhuo arrived, Lu Shiyu was looking at a report.

Wu Zhuo was sharp-eyed and took a look. It was the market research for "KO One".

"Your drama is really popular among teenagers. After only two episodes, students from many schools are already discussing it."

Lu Shiyu put down the report and said with a smile: "In fact, if you agree to our conditions, you will definitely be more popular than you are now.

We have the ability to make you the next Jay Chou."

It can be seen that Lu Shiyu has not given up on Wu Zhuo's songs.

"That's just a puppet Jay Chou!" Wu Chao joked with a smile.

Wu Chao has no doubt that Huayan has the ability to make him the next Jay Chou.

Although HIM Records only has the channel to release albums in Taiwan, it has formed a strategic alliance with EMI Records and Gold Typhoon.

As long as Huayan wants to and Wu Zhuo is willing to release his songs, it is not a luxury for him to become the next Jay Chou.

However, if this were to happen, Wu Chao might be as famous as Jay Chou, but he would also become a puppet of HIM Records.

Again, for singers, having the copyright to their own songs is completely different from not having the copyright.

Jacky Cheung is so awesome! He is praised as a god - the God of Songs.

But what is the reality?

In terms of their own wealth and their status in the eyes of future music platforms, there is no comparison between the two. Jay Chou is far better than Jacky Cheung.

The reason is simple, that is, how much control one has over the copyright of the song.

Jacky Cheung is a good singer and has many classic songs, with more than a thousand songs in total.

But he doesn't own the copyright to any of these songs; they all belong to the record companies.

Jay Chou is different. He holds the copyrights of a large number of his own songs and is qualified to sit at the negotiating table and communicate with those high-ranking music platforms as a partner.

Several major platforms even tried to curry favor with him in order to obtain the rights to play his songs.

Why has Jay Chou become less and less diligent in releasing records in later generations?
It’s because I have money every day just by lying at home.

In comparison, the God of Songs still has to work hard at concerts in his sixties in order to earn money for his wife.

This is the difference, the difference between having copyright and not having it.

Isn’t it true that artists become famous for money? Who would give up the opportunity to earn more money?
However, if you want to control your own copyright, you need capital.

Wu Zhuo has not reached that position yet.

This can be seen from the fact that Huayan clearly knew that he was talented and had many good songs, but simply wanted to buy out his songs directly, and directly rejected Wu Chao's proposal to refer to Jay Chou's Alpha Contract without hesitation.

The reason is simply that Wu Zhuo is not qualified to sit at the negotiating table and negotiate with them now.

Therefore, when Wu Zhuo came this time, he was already prepared to give up the copyrights of some songs in the early stages.

Wait until he has established his creative talent.

When he has a certain number of fans and a certain financial status.

It's time to let it fly to the ends of the earth. "Boss Lu, let's talk about the song directly!

I have to go back to training this afternoon."

Wu Zhuo didn't want to talk too much with Lu Shiyu.

This guy is an old fox. After talking to him for a long time, Wu Zhuo always has the feeling that he has seen through him completely.

He hated dealing with people who had been in the business world for many years.

so tired!

"I forgot you were busy lately. I'm so sorry!"

Lu Shiyu looked apologetic. He picked up another document from the table and handed it to Wu Zhuo.

"This is the packaging plan for the Fahrenheit group proposed by our company and you, Komi. We have planned the styles and personalities of the four of you. Take a look first."

Wu Zhuo took the plan and read it carefully.

This plan is the planning idea for the entire Fahrenheit group.

Huayan clearly describes the planned routes for each of the four members of Fahrenheit.

In the plan.

Wu Zhuo and his three companions were classified into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter, representing four types of young people: handsome, cool, magical and fascinating.

Calvin Chen represents spring, he is a handsome and elegant type, and his personality is that of a handsome man with a refined temperament.

Jiro Wang is summer, passion and coolness are his personality, and his character is that of a new kind-hearted man who works hard.

Wu Zun is autumn, a affectionate and handsome man, and his character is a strong man who has left his hometown.

Wu Zhuo is winter. Although he looks cold, he is actually lively and cheerful, as well as calm and collected. You think he makes a living by his looks, but he is actually a creative talent, the kind of mysterious existence that you can never understand at all.

Wu Zhuo focused on his own packaging plan.

In his packaging plan, the point of creative talent was highlighted.

Obviously, both Huayan and Komi intend to focus on building up his personality.

“Very good plan!”

Wu Zhuo put down the plan with admiration and asked:

"What theme and style does the company plan for our group's first album?"

The theme style of the album is very important to the singer.

A theme is often set at the beginning of planning each album.

Then the song selection, MV shooting, and even the posters of the entire album will be extended based on this theme.

At the same time, the style and tone of the album were not set casually.

This needs to be confirmed based on the style of the combination.

Take SHE from Huayan for example.

SHE debuted in 2001. Their style is that of the friendly and nonsensical national beauties.

Therefore, their first album "Girls' Dormitory" was created with the theme of describing the feelings of little girls who are eager to be independent, and the songs in the entire album are inseparable from the category of girls.

In contrast, Fahrenheit also needs to do the same and set a theme for their first album.

Now that he has a theme, Wu Zhuo can decide what song to play.

"Youth, vitality, fighting spirit..."

Lu Shiyu understood what Wu Zhuo meant.

When creators create music for singers, they often need to understand the singer's style and the album style.

So, without hesitation, he directly stated the style of Fahrenheit's first album.

Wu Zhuo nodded and began to think of a suitable song in his mind.

(End of this chapter)