Chapter 1118: 1118
The contract between EDA Records and Glory to the Death is lively and buzzing to the outside world, which makes both sides strongly occupy the headlines of major news and entertainment versions.
But in fact, both sides have their own plans.
Although EDA Records finally compromised, it was obvious that they could not really let Honor do whatever he wanted until death. The contract said in black and white that the band only had the right to reject the inappropriate proposals of the record company on the related issues of "album production". In addition, EDA Records still took the initiative. Within the scope of album production, EDA Records was also happy to give Honor more initiative. After all, new metal rock is still an emerging thing now, and there are only a handful of experienced producers.
For Glory to Death, they also compromised, because EDA Records did not give the band absolute freedom to the maximum extent, of course they and Henry knew that this was impossible. But Henry and the band would not give up easily. The so-called "album production" veto power, what is the matter related to album production? Is it just album recording, album positioning, etc.? Of course, it is not only the album release time, album promotion strategy, etc., which can also be considered within this range. Therefore, the band will definitely be able to obtain more initiative at least not be urged to release "bath in the morning light".
In fact, this is a case where each other has different opinions on the definition of words. This often occurs within the scope of the law. If you want to go to court, who is right and who is wrong will naturally have another opinion. But this matter does not need to go to court. It is just that when there is a dispute over the issue, it will give each other more advantages and thus allow the other party to compromise.
From this perspective, glory still has a little advantage until death. Henry won a contract for the band that far exceeded expectations.
However, EDA Records did not lose money. Not to mention the future, within three days after the big news was announced, sales of "almost famous" and "bathing in the morning light" surged again. The former returned to the top 20 Billboard album rankings, while the latter rose to the fourth place in one fell swoop. This shows the hot effect of this news. Of course, the subsequent effect of Grammys also contributed.
As one of the world's five record companies, EDA Records naturally cannot suffer losses. Their abacus was very exquisite and took advantage of the east wind of Grammy to maximize the influence of the new contract; then, they followed the east wind of Grammy and the new contract to further maximize their own interests: EDA Records officially released the third single "Wonderwall" of "Bathing in the Morning Light" on March 9!
As early as the end of January, EDA Records began to discuss the third single of "Bathing in the Morning Light". The original candidates were "apology" and "time.of. lure r. life". The former was originally the second single planned, but because of the timing, it was replaced by "shape.of. lure r. heart"; the latter was because the whole song was positive and in line with the atmosphere of winter and spring.
However, the situation changed afterwards. Honor to Death is confirmed to be attending the Grammy soon. Due to the Grammy's performance atmosphere, "apology" was removed from the performance tracks. "One Step.clo" and "Miscellaneous Wall" were shortlisted for the performance insider of Honor to Death. Henry did not reveal any news to Eidai Records, so Eidai Records naturally did not stand up to stop it.
So EDA Records set its goal between "a step closer" and "a wall of mystery".
As we all know, after the Grammy Awards, the music market will usher in a new prosperity. Nominations at Grammys, especially singers who can win trophys, will always receive extra attention in their works, and whether it is album or single, it will usher in a surge.
The most famous representative case is that after the 45th Grammy in 2002, Norah Jones, who won eight trophys, won the Best Production Award of the Year, although she won her songs, she did not belong to her, so she only had seven individual awards, which did not tie Michael Jackson's record. Her album "e.away.with.me" sales rose sharply, and it increased by 300% within a week, which also set a new record with the highest sales increase in albums after the Grammy Awards Ceremony.
After the Grammy, sales of "almost famous" and "Battle of Morning Light" both ushered in an explosion, and EDA Records also made such a calculation. They hope to use this powerful momentum to release the third single "Battle of Morning Light" in the trend. However, EDA Records itself did not expect that Honor's reputation to die would have increased several times in one fell swoop after the Grammy. The entire topic effect was continuous, and coupled with the heavy news from the new contract, Honor's popularity was even more popular.
The subsequent effect is naturally excellent.
The performance of Glory to Death at Grammy that night became the top spot on the hot topics. There was the brutal and direct "shut up" before, and the disdainful and sarcastic "rejection" of "young spirit" behind, which made people talk endlessly about how Glory to Death defeated the face of Grammy. Even if Michael Green concealed the embarrassment of Grammy well, for real rock fans, those official statements that whitewashed the peace are useless.
But surprisingly, compared to the "one step closer" version of "young spirit" in the glory to death, the "mysterious wall" that looks not straightforward enough, not rock enough, has attracted more attention, and has become the center of the topic.
David Marches, a professional music critic of "Rotation", analyzed this song so much. "The song "Miss Wall" has a rich British style. The melodies are filled with sorrow and sadness like the drizzle of March. The lyrics like poetry are filled with the confusion and casualness of youth, which almost hits the weakness of every listener, awakening the confusion deep in memory, and awakening the struggle deep in his heart.
This is like the touching song "Don't be upset about the past (don't look.back.in.anger)" that gloriously hits the softness of everyone's heart, and everyone has their own "wallow" in their hearts.
Compared to "Don't be upset about the past", the free and melancholy like a poet, the "Miwall" is more profound and more real. Almost everyone has their own confusion deep in their hearts. Differences such as age, gender, occupation, race, etc. cannot stop this inner response. Therefore, "Miwall" can arouse more widespread resonance.
More importantly, Lancaster's interpretation of this song is classic, with a light warmth in his casual and unruly voice, just like a ray of sunshine breaking through the haze, guiding everyone in a direction full of hope. For the listeners, Lancaster's singing is the mysterious wall in their hearts.
On this wall, there are my own expectations, my own future, and my own stubbornness."
As David's music reviews have received, the styles of "Miss Wall" and "Don't be upset about the past" are in line with each other, and in terms of the strength and depth of defeating the inner defense line, "Miss Wall" is even better. Miss Wall is a metaphor, which will reflect different appearances and shapes on different listeners, thereby awakening resonance.
The "Miss Wall" played by Hugo on the Grammy stage tells the mental journey of a rock band. Almost every rock band has experienced this process: moved by the music of a certain band, then devoted themselves to rock without hesitation, formed their own band, rehearsed day and night, studied and created hard, and looked forward to becoming a rock star, but the hardships on the road of independent rock often make countless people self-doubt, and the future is unclear and makes people confused. Many people choose to give up, while many people stubbornly choose to stay.
In the Grammy version of "My Wall", Nirvana Band is this Misty Wall, guiding the continuous advancement of rock forces after the 1990s. Especially when "My Wall" follows the unruly "Youth Spirit", this is even more so, which resonates with countless rock fans.
This is also the reason why many Nirvana fans were willing to support Glory until death after the Grammy ended; it is also the reason why Glory until death reversed the deep inner stereotypes of this band for many senior professional rock fans.
What's even more rare is that the song "Miss Wall" is catchy, with its beautiful and moving melody and beautiful and romantic lyrics that make the audience like to hum along. In the evening of the Grammy, countless listeners joined the live chorus, which shows the charm of "Miss Wall".
So, the "Miss Wall" broke into the American rock circle with that melancholy British temperament.
On March 9, "Miss Wall" will be officially released!
Unlike in the past, this time, "Miss Wall" has received full support from professional rock fans, which is really a rare sight.
Since the official release of the album from Glory to Death at the end of 1993, the professional rock fan circle has been controversial about this band, and this controversy has continued to this day. Even the well-known and popular single "Beautiful Day" has never been recognized by this circle. Many people just silently support this song, but are unwilling to express their recognition. On the surface, they still disdain for Glory to Death.
But this time the situation was different. Some fans of Nirvana, most of the fans of Pearl Sauce and Sound Garden took the initiative to express their support for "Miss Wall", and many old-fashioned and stubborn professional rock fans also recognized "Miss Wall", although they insisted that "It's just the song "Miss Wall", just this song, not other songs, nor the damn band that glorious to death."
Even so, "Miwall" still ushered in a rare situation, with the right time, place and people, and it seemed that all the conditions were building momentum for "Miwall". Therefore, this single also ushered in an unprecedented explosion!
Chapter completed!