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Matthew slowly parked the car on the side of the road, looked out of the car window, and glanced at the building with dark red brick walls. It was only three stories high, and the tough outline hidden among the green creepers revealed a hint of The design of the Victorian era, even in the lower city area with varied styles and profound heritage, still reveals a calm and distinctive long history..
When you raise your eyes, you can notice that this street is called Princes Street, which has the same name as the avenue that runs through the city center in Edinburgh. The scenery here is naturally not as beautiful and magnificent as Edinburgh's mountains and cliffs, but the red brick walls , cyan floor tiles, and black carved railings, the old and gentlemanly British flavor is still permeated wherever you look..
Take a few steps forward, and through the spacious and bright floor-to-ceiling glass wall, you can clearly see the decadent post-modern interior design. The rough warehouse style also reveals a bit of steampunk temperament; graffiti on the glass wall are various There are all kinds of fonts, words and sentences, English and Chinese, white and red... there are so many different styles, you might think it is abstract artistic graffiti if you don't pay attention, it has a unique style..
The whole building is calm and quiet, but it also reveals a sense of freedom and spontaneity..
It’s hard to imagine that this is actually a recording studio. There are no signboards or door plaques around the building. If there is no mention of it, even if it is a modern art gallery or a classical art museum, Matthew doesn’t think it is against the law at all. Harmony.
“The boss has good taste." Matthew gently retracted his chin and expressed his affirmation..
Renly's gaze also showed some surprise. He didn't expect that in Manhattan, where business is everywhere, you can actually see such a special recording studio. Even in the lower city where art is dominated, it is still a unique existence. "This is The reason why I chose New York.”
It was a simple joke, but it concealed a deeper level of ridicule, making Matthew couldn't help but smile..
You can feel it when you are in major cities in Europe. The irreplaceable sense of historical precipitation and the dazzling artistic influence are not only in places like museums or historical buildings, but also permeate the streets. The unique temperament of the alleys, young people performing classical music on the street, and people sitting in the square reading books.
It is precisely because of this that Europeans always have a kind of rejection and even condescending contempt for the mainstream big cities in the United States. Big cities like Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago always seem superficial and straightforward, lacking in truly memorable moments. Temperament. In comparison, New York and Boston, located on the East Coast, are one of the few cities where you can still get a glimpse of historical precipitation..
From a certain perspective, New York and London actually have many similarities. That’s why Renly made the ridicule and ridicule he just said.
Watching Renly get out of the car, Matthew leaned over, supported the passenger seat with his elbows, and said loudly, "After you get the contract, remember not to sign it immediately. Strictly speaking, anything that needs to be signed in the future will Please don’t sign the document before I handle it. Remember this.”
As a lawyer, Matthew naturally has a very good understanding of legal provisions and contract effects. Although he is a trial criminal defense lawyer, things like reviewing contracts are still easy to do..
Before this, all of Renly's contracts were given to agents, who then handed them over to lawyers for review. The lawyer's fees were naturally paid by Renly; but now that Matthew has moved to New York to settle down, this matter is natural There's no need to borrow it from others.
Although Renly is about to start recording his first album today, in fact, he has not signed any contract so far, and everything is still in its primitive state..
Overall, the production of an album is the same as that of a movie. The production company, the distribution company, and the production team including the artists all make contributions and receive rewards. Before starting work, everything will be standardized in black and white. To determine the rights and interests of everyone and avoid disputes.
But this time the situation is very special. Renly has not been in contact with any record company for the time being. George Slender plans to use his own savings to produce the entire album, which is completely an independent production. In other words, production The company and the distribution company are not involved at all. Currently there is only one production team..
So, how should the production team standardize the ratio of effort and reward?？
This situation is somewhat similar to "Buried Alive" and "Crazy Love". The situations of these two works are similar. The director found investment, then formed his own shooting team and cast, put into production, and then attended film festivals to seek Issuing company’s favor.
At that time, Renly was the first to sign the contract and became a part of the production team through salary plus dividends..
As for the album's production and profit sharing model, this is unknown. But regardless of whether the model is the same as the movie, Matthew can be sure that before officially starting the recording work, George will definitely talk to Renly about signing the contract. matters. Therefore, this is the explanation just now.
Renly turned around and showed a shallow smile to Matthew. Without saying anything, he walked backwards towards the building behind him. Then he waved his hand to say goodbye, turned around again, and stepped forward, his figure very small. He quickly disappeared through the glass door..
Matthew then restarted the engine, drove out of the temporary parking space, and headed to the law firm where he worked..
Walking into the lobby on the first floor, the sunlight and coldness behind you are blocked. The mottled walls, rusty iron pipes, dusty old antiques, and the abandoned warehouse-like space tell the story of time here everywhere. The story left behind. Just an office environment can give you a glimpse of the company's overall style, which is eye-catching..
Renly was deeply impressed by this independent music production company called Studio Eleven after just one meeting..
Just like independent film studios, there are countless independent record companies in the United States. However, after entering the 21st century, the entire music market has been in recession, showing an overall downward trend. Even companies such as Universal Music, Warner Bros., and Sony Music have Giants are also facing new challenges, not to mention those independent small companies. Therefore, there are countless small companies that have never heard of them..
Renly knew everything about movies, but his knowledge of music was really mediocre. When George chose the recording studio of Studio Eleven, Renly was completely confused and had never heard of it. For this reason, Nathan also specially Did a little research.
This independent music production company is well-known in New York. Even though the global music market is sluggish, it still unswervingly supports the development of independent music, strongly supports niche music such as folk, rock, and jazz, and has always Not only that, they also strongly support unknown independent musicians, often renting top recording studios to these independent musicians at a price lower than the market price..
Last month, the City of Sound in Los Angeles officially announced its closure, ending half a century of glory of this legendary recording studio. The decline of traditional music has been unstoppable, but under such circumstances, Eleven Studio still maintains its original aspirations, and it becomes increasingly clear that It’s commendable. In the independent music circle, Studio Eleven has really made a name for itself..
Singers such as Jason Majez and Norah Jones have all recorded their albums here.
Before, everything was just words after searching on the Internet, so dry and emotionless. Now, this seeps into the picture little by little and begins to become full and vivid..
Looking around, Renly couldn't find the location of the front desk. There were many tables in the room. The front left was a work area with four tables put together, and the right side was a neat work cubicle. The entire space seemed to be well utilized. Scattered and casual, with no rules at all; you can see several staff members sitting in their seats, holding coffee and sandwiches, chatting and laughing, and they seem to be not in working mode yet..
Even if he wanted to ask, he didn't know who was the right choice to ask. Such a situation was really rare, and the smile on Renly's lips rose involuntarily..
“Sir, how can I help? "A tall man walked towards me. His short crew cut didn't look sharp at all. On the contrary, he looked honest and sincere. His strong and sturdy figure was even more reminiscent of... a teddy bear. Noticed. When Renly looked at him, he smiled slightly and raised the mug in his hand, "Do you need a cup of coffee?？”
Renly laughed dumbly, "I just finished enjoying today's breakfast coffee. If I don't want to waste my afternoon credit, I'd better choose to refuse now." He expressed his refusal in a joking way, and then changed the subject and brought up the serious matter. , "Renly Hall, appointment at 9:30 a.m..”
“Nine thirty? "The man's thick eyebrows were raised, and he showed a friendly smile, "You must be a punctual guy." It's only 9:10, and he arrived a full 20 minutes early..
Renly couldn't help but hold his forehead and nodded meaningfully, "There is always someone who must obey." The one who was punctual was not him, but the one who just drove away..
The other party immediately pointed to the direction upstairs, "You're here to record, right? You made an appointment for the whole day. If I remember correctly, it should be the room on the second floor with the 'Idiot' sign on the door. That's it.”
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, and a smile appeared in his eyes. This independent music production company is indeed unique. "I guess this is not a hint about my IQ data." This teasing made the other party laugh. He laughed heartily and his whole face became bright..
The other party took the initiative to extend his right hand, "I am Teddy. Welcome to Studio Eleven." Renly shook hands in a friendly manner, "I hope your recording work will go well today..”
Renly's eyebrows were covered with a smile, and he was in a very happy mood. He nodded gently, "This is exactly what I need, a little blessing, a little luck." The brisk tone was filled with a hint of ridicule, and the corners of the two people's mouths Both rose up.
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