Chapter 475 Are you really planning to open a record company in Japan?

After reading the official passport given by Cao Zhiqiang, Endo soon believed in Cao Zhiqiang's status and strength in the mainland.

"So that's it." Endo Mi returned the passport to Cao Zhiqiang and smiled slightly, "Since you have this strength, it's no wonder."

"Cao Sang!" Sada Masashi then had the opportunity to introduce Endo to him, "Senior Endo is not an ordinary person. He is the senior of our Japanese music industry. By the way, have you heard of North Korea Nobukuro? That's his work."

"Spring of the North?" Cao Zhiqiang frowned and soon remembered, "Oh, remember, of course, I remember, it turned out that he wrote this song."

Of course, Cao Zhiqiang knew the song "Spring in the North". Not to mention now, even in his previous life, he knew very well, because this was a song that his grandfather and father loved very much in his previous life. Every time he sang a family, he was a must-order song.

However, this is not enough to make Cao Zhiqiang pay attention. The most important thing is that Masashi Sada introduced that Endo has a high status in the Japanese singing industry. He is not only a director of the Music Copyright Association, but also a director of the Japan Popular Music Association and a representative director of the Japanese Composers Association. It is said that he has a very good relationship with some traditional political families and has a very high status.

According to Cao Zhiqiang's understanding, this senior Endo Shi is a scholar in the Japanese music industry and a high-end person.

The most important thing is that he has a strong prestige in the Japan Music Copyright Association. If he can support him, although it may not make you very popular, it will definitely make you smooth in music channels.

The reason is also very simple, that is, Endo Mi is familiar with the heads of many record companies, music publishers, radio and television stations and other media.

Therefore, if Endo Mi can be valued, Cao Zhiqiang's identity problem will not be a problem.

Sure enough, after introducing Endo Mi to Cao Zhiqiang, Sada Masashi looked at Endo Mi again and told Cao Zhiqiang about Cao Zhiqiang's situation.

Simply put, Masashi Sada is very optimistic about Cao Zhiqiang's musical talent, including his singing and singing talent, which are all excellent.

Cao Zhiqiang's Japanese is no problem, at least compared with the Miss Deng Lijun, Cao Zhiqiang's Japanese level is much better than that.

Then, because of his identity, Cao Zhiqiang was rejected by JVC Records and Polydo Records one after another. He hoped that Endo could listen to Cao Zhiqiang's first single demo, and if possible, he would help Cao Zhiqiang.

After hearing these requests from Sada Masashi, Endo Mi laughed and said, "Actually, I was just here to hang out and ask old friends to have tea and chat. Suddenly, I heard someone registering 100 songs in a row. I was curious and went to watch them.

Then when I looked, I found that the songs were written very well, the melody of the songs was good, and the lyrics were very particular.

So I wanted to come and see who is so powerful and register a hundred songs in one go.

Unexpectedly, I met such an interesting person.

Well, it’s rare to be in a good mood today, so try to help you see.”

Speaking of this, Endo nodded: "Is this Cao Sang's demo on his body?"

Before Cao Zhiqiang could speak, Sada Masashi rushed to speak: "Whatever is there is, what is there!"

Endo Mi smiled: "I have an office here. Although I rarely come here and I am a little unemployed, I finally have an office space. Let's do it like this, come with me and we'll go to the office to chat."

In this way, Endo Mi walked in front, Cao Zhiqiang and Sada Masashi followed behind and went to Endo Mi's directorial office together.

After entering the office, Endo asked the secretary outside to come up with a secretary to help make tea.

After the secretary had made tea and quit, Masashi Sada couldn't wait to play the demo record "As long as you are here" played by Cao Zhiqiang on his office recorder.

Yes, this demo record is not an ordinary cassette tape, but an LP, that is, a vinyl record.

The storage capacity of vinyl records is not as good as that of cassette tapes, but the ethereal and live feeling is the best and closest to the original soundtrack.

Not to mention the current cassette tapes, even CDs and digital music, it is not as good as LP if it is purely compared to the live feeling.

Therefore, generally, single demos are made with vinyl records.

Originally, Endo Mi was still drinking tea while watching the songs Cao Zhiqiang had registered before, but when the record player played the demo of "As long as you are here", he immediately raised his head and was attracted by the singer.

Just watching the lyrics of the song and listening to the song are completely different feelings.

Listening to music can not only help you hear the actual effect of the song, but also know the singer's actual singing level.

After all, for pop singers, it is not enough to be good for lyrics and music, and the singer's performance is also very important.

Otherwise, the same song would not have been performed, but different people would have completely different effects.

Cao Zhiqiang's voice is systematically optimized, and it is a talented ability.

Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang not only has a correct sound, a wide range, but also has a strong penetration and a variety of styles.

He can sing both the mid tone, the high notes and the low notes, and even sing with the pharynx, which is commonly known as the dolphin sound.

Once this unique "golden voice talent" is fully exploded, at least in this world, few people may be able to compare their voices with him, especially those who sing loudspeakers.

Of course, popular songs are not the stronger the treble, the better, the key is to be good.

It is Cao Zhiqiang's voice, which is a typical treble sweet, accurate midrange and deep bass. In summary, it is transparent!

So his voice, even if he sings a song, could sing a lot of energy, let alone the song and lyrics themselves are excellent.

"Okay! OK! OK!"

After the song ended, Endo Mi couldn't help but say three consecutively, of course, what she said was Japanese, that is, Yaoxi.

After shouting three times, Endo Mi couldn't help but applaud: "The song is good and the lyrics are good, and the sound is better! Cao Sang, let's not talk about the song itself for now. As for you, you are a natural singer, and your singing talent should not be buried!"

After thinking about it, Endo Mi frowned and said, "However, your identity is indeed a little troublesome. After all, your situation may not be in Japan for a long time.

That way, if you really want to develop in Japan, I can introduce you to Warner Pioneer.”

"Warner Pioneer?" Sada Masashi said, "You mean, that American record company?"

Endo Mi looked at Masashi Sada and nodded with a smile: "Yes."

Immediately afterwards, Endo explained: "At present, our Japanese art world is generally relatively conservative, so if you look for local record companies, I don't think the results will be good.

However, this Warner Pioneer, saying that it is a US-owned company, is not right, at least not all.

In fact, this record company, Warner of the United States only accounts for 50% of its shares, and the remaining shares are jointly held by Pioneer Company and Watanabe.

Of course, this record company is not very strong in Japan at present, and can only be regarded as a medium-sized company.

However, fortunately, this company has few portals and is one of the most enlightened companies among Japanese record companies.

So, if you want, I can call their president, Yamamoto Deyuan, and this guy is willing to sell me a favor.

Anyway, you can try this company later, it should be fine."

"Really?" Sada Masashi said in surprise, "Is it really OK?"

Endo nodded with a smile.

"Thank you very much!" Sada Masashi stood up and bowed to Endo Mi at nearly ninety degrees.

Seeing Masashi Sada such a great gift, Cao Zhiqiang also subconsciously stood up and nodded slightly to Endo Mi, but it was difficult to bow nearly ninety degrees.

There is no way, I'm really not used to it.

"Nothing." Endo Mi laughed, "It's just a simple task, and at most I'm going to help you with a thread. Whether you can negotiate a cooperation depends on yourself."

Speaking of this, Endo Mi looked at Cao Zhiqiang: "It's you, Cao Sang, I'm becoming more and more interested in you. I hope you can really stay in Japan to develop."

Cao Zhiqiang was about to speak, but Sada Masashi was excited to touch: "It must be possible! He will definitely stay!"

"Oh?" Endo Mi looked at Masashi Sada subconsciously, "Are you so confident?"

Masashi Sada smiled: "It's really not to be hiding from Senior Endo. In fact, Cao Sang has signed a cooperation agreement with my firm before. He is now the official contracted artist of my firm.

Not only that, I also sent someone to the National Administration to apply for a work visa. I believe it will be approved in no time.

By then, Cao Sang will be able to stay in Japan for a long time and make his music well."

"So that's the case, that's really good." Endo nodded.

Immediately afterwards, Endo Mi looked at Cao Zhiqiang: "But Cao Sang, do you really intend to develop in Japan?"

"It's meaning." Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly.

"What should you do with your career in China?" Endo asked.

Cao Zhiqiang shrugged: "No conflict, I can continue to do it."

After a smile, Cao Zhiqiang said: "Look, I can make music in Japan and return to China to make music. I can even go to Xiangjiang, Southeast Asia, and even the United States to make music.

Modern society is so developed that it is no longer the same as before when it is taking a plane."

"Oh, that's it." Endo nodded with a smile, "It seems that your ambition is quite big."

"Of course." Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "God gave me talent and the talent of singing. How can I not make good use of it?

To be honest, this time, in addition to meeting with my friend Masashijun Sada, I really want to investigate the situation in the Japanese entertainment industry, so as to facilitate my future investment here and open a record company here."

"Oh?" Endo Min became interested, "Do you want to open a record company in Japan?"

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang nodded with a smile.

Endo Mi smiled: "Do you know how much it costs to open a record company in Japan?"

"As this, I really don't know." Cao Zhiqiang shook his head, "But I think if it's just to open a small record company, 100 million yen, it should be enough, right?"

"One hundred million?" Endo Mi was stunned, "Can you take out so much money?"

Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "Don't say 100 million, 200 million is fine."

After a little pause, Cao Zhiqiang continued: "Well, I know that our mainland is poor in your mind. This is also true at present.

However, although our per capita is poor, our population is large.

Once something has reached scale, it will not be difficult to make money.

Actually, I am a very famous person in the mainland, both in the book and music industry.
To be continued...