Chapter 23: The Snake Swallows the Elephant
Once the song "That's AllRight" was recorded, Rudy would be able to adjust it quickly. Because Alex's performance was so good, there wasn't much to adjust. He played the song and listened to it over and over again.
"This song is very different and very shocking! There is a unique feeling, like black jazz, but with a taste of country music. The black uncle, who had been silently accompaniing, muttered to himself excitedly.
"This song can sweep all other musicians into the heap of history, unless they accept the change!" After listening to it for a long time, Rudy came to such a conclusion.
"Man, can you let me keep a copy of this song?" Rudy suddenly pleaded.
"I want one too!" Uncle Black said the same.
"I want it too!"
"Keep me a copy too!"
Everyone said that they only felt that this song simply touched the softness in their hearts. It's unforgettable, and I just want to listen to it over and over again.
Eventually, Bart gave everyone present a record. The current record is basically a song on one side, the front side is the song "Song for Mom", and the reverse side is the song "That's AllRight"!
Of course, it's good that the songs he sings are liked, but what makes Alex a little unhappy is that everyone likes their cover of "That's AllRight", and they are not very enthusiastic about "Song for Mom". Although these two songs are other people's songs that Alex copied, they are both covers, but they spend more time on "Songs for Mom".
"Cut, I didn't expect the tastes of people in this era to be so weird, and I like the song "That's AllRight" that Elvis sang so much!"
Alex felt speechless, and at the same time, he felt that he had to pay attention to understanding the receptivity of people at the time when copying songs. If he copied those heavy metal rock songs from later generations, it is estimated that Bart would be the first to destroy him. Not to mention whether other people can accept it, that style of song is not something that can be accommodated in this era.
Once the song is recorded, how to send it to the radio is a problem. Bart had someone looking for a radio station before, but they didn't pay attention to him.
"I have friends who work on the radio!" Rudy waited until the backing band was gone, and then suddenly spoke.
"Can we play it on our mother's birthday?" Richard asked, overjoyed.
"There should be no problem! The song you sing is so good, even if they play it every day. Rudy said to them in a big way.
"That's great! Thank you! Thank you! They hurriedly thanked Rudy.
Rudy stopped them and thanked them, then said, "I have a condition!" ”
Bart had a bad feeling in his heart, and he quickly asked, "What conditions?" ”
It turned out that Rudy's company was inherited from the previous boss. Before that, Rudy was an experienced music producer who was lured into taking over the small record label. When he took over, he found out that the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, and what was worse was that the company owed a huge debt to the bank.
In order to save the company, Rudy tried everything he could to borrow money everywhere to pay off his debts. However, step by step, things have come to an irreversible point. Now, Rudy can't even pay the monthly bank interest, and if he still doesn't have money at the end of the month, he has to file for bankruptcy.
Bart asked, somewhat puzzled, "Didn't you try to talk to the big record companies?" As long as you have a good record or a good singer, they are willing to inject money into your company. At least it will help you release records, and you will be able to pay off your debts when you make money. ”
Rudy smiled wryly, and he explained, "I want to too!" It's just that when I took over the company, I found out that the previous boss had offended the employees. He owed a lot of money to them, and when I took over, I couldn't get that much money out at once, and they all ran out. ”
"That's why you want to sign with us, right?" Alex suddenly laughed.
Bart and Richard felt a little scared at this time, if they didn't know the depth and signed the contract, maybe they would have to be tied to this sinking ship. At that time, it is difficult to say whether the money will be earned or not, and I am afraid that I will be controlled by others, and it will be difficult to change jobs.
"Yes, you guys are the best singers I've ever met! And my only hope, I really want to sign you. Let you open the conditions, as long as you can repay the debt, I will promise you everything. Help me! Rudy pleaded loudly.
Bart felt a little unbearable, but he still planned to refuse: "We can't help with this favor!" We don't have much money. Even if you sign a contract, you may not be able to earn money to pay off your debts. ”
Alex was silent thoughtfully, while Richard looked at them nervously.
Rudy hurriedly said, "No, I have a plan." It's sure to get you on fire in a week. Even if the big companies don't want to work with us, I have a way to make your records. As long as you earn $100,000 in a month, you will be able to pay off the interest you owe. The company will not go bankrupt and we will be able to pay off the debt slowly. ”
"$100,000! So much interest! ”
Everyone was stunned by Rudy's words, which was not a small amount. What is the concept of $100,000 in this day and age? With this money, you can already buy a large luxury villa, or open a new record company.
Alex asked, "How much money does your company owe?" Why do you even have to pay 100,000 interest! With this money, we can all start a small company on our own. ”
Rudy froze and retorted: "That's not what I said, yes, 100,000 yuan can indeed buy this company's hardware equipment and there is still left." You can't buy its sales channels, not to mention the fact that the company has a lot of copyright property on records. ”
"How much money is owed!" Alex clung to it, ignoring Rudy's explanation.
"Well, there should be 2 million left to pay off." Rudy replied with a bit of mental calculation, and he quickly defended: "The company's record rights can be sold for more than $1 million, so the debt is less than $1 million." But that's the last resort, and unless the company files for bankruptcy, I'm not willing to sell these copyrights. They are now also able to bring profits to the company on a daily basis. ”
When Bart heard such a big debt, his heart retreated, and he quickly said, "That's really sorry! There's really nothing we can do about it. ”
After that, you have to pack up your things and leave. He didn't dare to take on such a large amount of debt, in case he couldn't pay it off, once the company filed for bankruptcy, his life would be over.
Alex didn't pay any attention to Rudy either, thinking to himself that with $1 million, he could do a lot more.
Seeing that they were no longer interested, Rudy was anxious, and hurriedly shouted: "As long as you are willing to take over the company, I would rather give you 90% of the shares for free." ”
"No, we still have something to do, let's go first." Bart didn't want to stay any longer, so he pulled the two Carpenter brothers out the door.
"The whole company is for you, as long as I can continue to be the production manager of the company! That's my bottom line, you need my connections, and I need your talent! Rudy shouted, knowing that if the other party walked out of the door, he would be in debt and never turn over.
When Alex heard this, he froze. He was a little moved, he knew that this was a big problem, and at the same time an opportunity. A big opportunity, if he can grasp it well, he can at least 10 years less struggle.
Rudy used to be a good young man with ideals, he has been in the music industry for so many years, just want to have a company of his own. Unexpectedly, he was cheated and took over a debt-ridden company.
He couldn't remember what he thought at the time, and it was nothing to think that this debt would be paid off soon. As a result, the company's situation deteriorated day by day, and a large number of staff and contracted singers left the company. He was left with a huge debt and could not get out.
Finally meeting the Carpenter family gave him some hope, and he would not let go easily. As long as he doesn't have this debt, he can still be a senior music producer in style.
"We have to look at the company's assets first!" Alex, driven by desire, finally faltered.
Bart's face changed drastically, and he quickly pulled Alex aside: "You're crazy, this company is already in so much debt." You even want to take over? ”
The younger brother Richard also looked at Alex with some puzzlement, and he muttered a few words: "Why don't we go home soon, Mom is going to worry." ”
Alex calmed down Bart by saying something: "I just wanted to see the assets of this company, and I didn't promise to take it." ”
"Is that so?" Bart looked at Alex suspiciously, he knew that his eldest son was a very thoughtful person and would not be untargeted.
Rudy quickly brought the relevant information, and when he was about to hand it over to Alex, he suddenly woke up and said, "These documents can only be read here, not taken away." ”
Alex frowned, he didn't intend to give the other party an answer right away, so he said, "Otherwise, you can make a copy of these documents!" We'll have to talk to a lawyer. ”
"Photocopying? I don't have a photocopier here! Rudy refused.
Alex shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly, "Then there's no way, we'll meet later!" ”
"Wait a minute, I can go to the building next door and make a copy. I think they seemed to have a new copier, but you had to pay for the copying! ”
Rudy couldn't let them go away like this, so he hurriedly ran to get a copy of the materials back.
Seeing this, the corners of Alex's mouth smiled slightly: "By the way, my mother's birthday is coming next week." You also know what we are recording for the purpose of the record, can you help us get the record to the radio? ”
"Alright! You can rest assured, I'll find someone to talk about it. Wait for my news. ”
Rudy knew that he had no way back, so he could only agree. With his interpersonal relationships, this matter is nothing more than a gesture of effort. Compared to Alex, whether they can take over the company in order to discharge his huge debts is the real big deal.
Bart was grateful when he heard this, and was about to say something, but was stopped by Alex.
"Well, let's take a look! Take your time, don't rush! Alex said with a smile.
After saying that, they thanked Rudy and said goodbye.
As soon as he went out, Bart couldn't wait to ask Alex: "Weren't you in a hurry to sign a contract and then release a record to make money?" ”
"It's too early to sign a contract, wait until our song is on the radio!" Alex said to his father that in his opinion, if he signed a contract with a record company and became a singer now, it would be like selling himself cheaply.
If his plan is successful, the two brothers will surely become very popular after his songs are played on the radio. At that time, whether you start a company on your own or find a large company to sign a contract, it is a good choice.
"So you just want Rudy to help us contact the radio?" Bart asked.
Alex smiled and said, "Let's take a look and see!" ”
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