Chapter 562 The turbulent music scene


    "Wen Wei Po".


    In the newspaper office, editors are busy and reporters are coming and going with bags on their backs to collect and write news. Despite Hong Kong’s small area, there are a lot of things going on every day. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to support 70 newspapers.


    "Have you finished writing the manuscript for Mihang''s rush sale?"


    "No, no, don''t act from the perspective of people''s panic, as if our continent is a scourge!"


    “Has the British Hong Kong government expressed its stance on the plummeting Hong Kong dollar?”


    "Teresa Teng will hold 6 consecutive concerts in Hung Hom in December. This is the first time in Hong Kong. Keep track!"


    In the midst of all the busy work, an editor accidentally looked up and saw a guy wandering in. He stood up quickly and ran over like a happy turtle: "Comrade Chen Qi, why are you here?"


    "I''ve written a few things. Could you please post them? Do you still have my column?"


    "Yes! I have kept it for you. I haven''t written an article for a long time!"


    "I''ve been too busy lately."


    When the others heard this, they turned into squid in the melon field and ran over one after another. The nature of "Wen Wei Po" means that the news cannot be too gossipy, but writing column articles is no problem. Chen Qi satisfied everyone''s twisted pleasure and also increased sales.


    Every time he trolls, newspaper sales skyrocket.


    The manuscript fee of HK$200 per thousand words is not free!


    "Who are you scolding this time? Is it Ma Jia? Stop scolding him. His head is getting bald and we are tired of seeing it."


    "I wrote three short articles first and distributed them over three days, and then I wrote again."


    Chen Qi took out the manuscript paper and the editors took a look, Huh? Instead of writing about Hong Kong movies this time, did you write about music instead? Looking at the writing, the words are all praise, full of praise, and the yearning is beyond words.


    "This is the first, second, and third, don''t mess up the order."


    "Don''t worry, we know you do it step by step."


    "I''m really complimenting you!"


    "It''s all the same!"


    Chen Qi left, the editor happily discussed it, he published the article, the newspaper brought sales, the music scene was praised, and everyone has a bright future.


    …


    The next day, Chen Qi’s column, which I hadn’t seen for a long time, was updated.


    Uncharacteristically, he did not talk about movies, but about music:


    "Dongfang Company has been stationed in Hong Kong for 1981 and has been operating for more than two years. With the care of relatives and friends from all sides, it has achieved some minor achievements.


    At the beginning of the year, the company established a music department and released two albums in mainland China. One album just exceeded 2 million sales, and the other only sold 800,000 units. The results were mediocre and not worthy of recognition by outsiders.


    Making music is based on comprehensive development considerations and is an important part of the company''s strategy.


    Mainland China has a population of 1 billion and the largest Chinese-speaking market. The environment for music is much more relaxed than that for movies. We can introduce overseas music, cooperate with Hong Kong and Taiwan singers to record albums and release them, and we will also receive royalties.


    Taiwanese musician Hou Dejian, who recently voluntarily surrendered, is producing an album for a mainland singer, and the royalty share exceeds 10%.


    Cantonese songs are popular in Hong Kong now, but there is also a market for Cantonese songs. Guangdong has a population of more than 50 million, which is ten times that of Hong Kong. Not to mention Mandarin songs, I heard that Hong Kong singers often release Mandarin albums for Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.


    Why bother?


    Spending so much effort to please Taiwan, which has three melons and two dates?


    Regarding movies, I said that Taiwan is not worth mentioning and we should go overseas to make money. The same goes for music. The real gold is in the mainland. The Hong Kong and Taiwan music scene has abundant talent resources. We welcome every musician to return to the mainland and build a bridge of friendship through music..."


    In addition to the article, Chen Qi ostentatiously posted the album covers of "Spring Festival Gala Golden Melody" and "Li Lingyu Sweet Sweet". He even listed the song catalogue, one with 2 million and the other with 800,000, in huge fonts, black and bold. .


    Originally, when he published an article, all Hong Kong filmmakers were frightened.


    As a result, I saw that there was no movie this time, it was about the music industry, so I gloated again because this routine was so familiar. The Hong Kong music scene noticed this article, but they were inexperienced and did not realize what it meant. And right after, the second article came out, and it was still beautiful, moving, and sincere.


    "I recently bought an album by Alan Tam and Anita Mui. The owner of the record store said it was the most popular. I asked how many copies he had sold, and the owner proudly told me that one was 4 platinum gold and the other was 5 platinum gold. platinum.


    I know a little bit about this. One million albums sold in the United States are called platinum records, and 10 million copies are called diamond records.


    I also listened to it, and it was indeed great. No wonder it sold millions of copies. I am proud that such an excellent singer has appeared in our Chinese music scene. Later, someone told me that the standards in Hong Kong are different. 25,000 records are gold records, and 50,000 records are platinum... Bai Huanxi was delighted.


    I heard that the standards are the same in Taiwan. After all, Taiwan has a population of 20 million. How can it have the same shame as one with a population of 5 million?


    The most popular Hong Kong and Taiwan singers in mainland China now:


    Teresa Teng is unique. You are in Hong Kong. I really don’t know how much everyone likes Teresa Teng’s songs. She may not even know it herself.


    Liu Wenzheng and Pan Anbang are also listened to by many people, Luo Wen is popular, and Zhen Ni also knows that "Heroes Fearless" was introduced this year, and the song "The Great Wall Will Never Fall Down" has spread all over the country.


    There is also Lin Zixiang''s "Genghis Khan" sung by The Voice, which is also liked by many people.


    I don’t know the specific sales of these singers, but I sincerely invite you to come to the mainland to develop. Platinum records of 50,000 copies are a bit too low.


    Alan Tam, Anita Mui, Xu Guanjie, Chen Baiqiang... those who sing Cantonese come to Guangdong. They are just over the border and are very close. Taiwanese singers are also welcome. If Teresa Teng releases an album in mainland China, it is possible to sell 10 million copies..."


    Now the music industry reacted and became unhappy.


    The truth hurts the most.


    How many singers strive for a platinum record? How many singers release albums and only sell a few thousand copies or even less? Being able to get 1 platinum means you are a little famous. If you get 2 platinums, you can have a celebration party. 3 platinums and 4 platinums are incredible. You are a famous singer!


    Jenny Yen''s "Struggle" sold 800,000 copies, unrivaled in Hong Kong!


    Li Lingyu also sold 800,000 copies. Who is Li Lingyu?


    Everyone held newspapers and looked at the song catalog of Li Lingyu''s album. They had never heard of "Childhood" or "Walking on the Waves". They were all covers of Taiwanese songs. How could they sell 800,000 copies?


    Of course, albums released in Hong Kong are released with vinyl records and tapes, and the sales of tapes are converted into record sales at a certain percentage. Even so, it is not comparable.


    There is also 2 million for "Spring Festival Gala Golden Songs", which is like a fantasy.


    The people who were named were all frightened. Most of them had film careers. After seeing the newspaper, they immediately asked various questions.


    "That maniac Mr. Chen from Mainland China ordered me. You have experience, what should I do?"


    "I''ll find you when I''m waiting. Just pay some respect and write a letter of guarantee."


    "Then does my music have any influence?"


    "Probably not, I don''t know, I don''t do music, hahaha!"


    "Are you kidding me?"


    "Can''t I just gloat? That guy finally got you guys to sing. Now you know how we feel?"


    …


    The newspapers of the left and right must read each other''s newspapers every day.


    Collect important information and send it back to Beijing and Taipei for leaders'' reference. As soon as Chen Qi published this article, it naturally attracted the attention of the rightists. It didn''t matter to others, but he mentioned Teresa Teng several times.


    Taiwan Central News Agency Hong Kong Branch.


    The person in charge was named Xie Zhonghou. He put down the newspaper and asked: "Teresa Teng will hold a concert in Hong Kong in December?"


    "Yes!"


    "Are you in Hong Kong right now?"


    "No, I''ll come next month."


    Xie Zhonghou nodded and began to write a report. It was not that he thought Teresa Teng would go to the mainland if the leftists said so, but that this matter must be fundamentally eliminated. Any artist in Taiwan can escape, but not her.


    (End of chapter)