Reborn Tokyo Golden Age

"About this song "Dragonfly", there is no doubt that it is indeed a good song. Both the melody and the lyrics are very simple and easy to empathize with. Even when I first listened to it, I even thought of the scene when I first arrived in Tokyo .”

Contrary to Bai Chuanfeng's expectations, Yamamoto did not deliberately belittle the song because he wanted to discuss business, but praised it.

"It's a pity that Bai Chuan-san can't sing, but we respect Bai Chuan-san's choice. So what do Bai Chuan-san think about the copyright issue of this song?" Yamamoto looked at Bai Chuanfeng with burning eyes.

When it comes to business, Yamamoto is shrewd again. Although he exaggerated the merits of the song, he did not ask the price first. Instead, he threw the question to Bai Chuanfeng, so as to find out the bottom price in his heart.

As long as you find out the other party's thoughts, it will be easy to handle. Whoever bids first will fall into a passive position.

If only Bai Chuanfeng himself was stunned this time, maybe it would be as Yamamoto wanted. If asked like this, it is very likely that the bottom line will be revealed.

It's a pity that this time, there was a professor from Meiji University escorting him, and Maki Obayashi took the lead in taking the lead. "Yamamoto-san, I don't know if your company is going to buy out the copyright, or just pay a song usage fee, and the subsequent royalties will be paid according to the market price?"

Before Bai Chuanfeng could reply, his entourage spoke first, and Yamamoto glanced at him in surprise. But when he saw Bai Chuanfeng's expression like this, he understood that the other party was also knowledgeable.

"It turns out that Bai Chuan-san is also an insider, and I was rude just now." Yamamoto bowed first, and then tapped the tip of the pen a few times with his fingers, "If that's the case, let's get straight to the point."

Yamamoto gestured to the people next to him, and then his assistant got up and sent a document to each of Bai Chuanfeng and the others.

"These are two acceptable options that we have discussed internally, please review them.

Copyright buyout, one-time payment of 10 million yen.

For the use of copyright, the initial payment is 3 million, and the later royalties are paid according to the current market price. "

Bai Chuanfeng looked at the series of "0"s on the document in his hand, breathing a little short of breath.

To be honest, 10 million yen is enough for him to pick up garbage for two or three years.

However, he was not dazzled by the benefits in front of him, but turned his head cautiously to discuss with Mr. Dalin in a low voice.

Copyright buyout, as the name suggests, means that after signing the contract, this song will have nothing to do with him in the future.

Whether it is the follow-up record share, or the expenses incurred by radio stations, karaoke, TV stations, and the Internet in the future, he will not get another penny.

In layman's terms, it was a one-shot deal, and Bai Chuanfeng only took the money this time.

The use of copyright is a bit like a record company inviting a songwriter to a songwriter. In addition to the initial brush fee, the follow-up also participated in various dividends generated by the song.

The advantages and disadvantages of the two royalties are very obvious, and the former pays a large amount of cash at one time. The latter’s first usage fee is much less, but there are subsequent dividends.

After listening to the explanations of Mr. Dalin and Professor Takeda, Bai Chuanfeng also understood the principles of copyright trading in his heart.

As for how to choose, it is very simple. That is to see how the prospect of this song.

If he has full confidence in this song and feels that it is destined to become a hit, he can choose the latter, which is to participate in the royalties.

If you are not sure about the prospect of the song, or you need money urgently, you can just take a sum of money and leave.

Bai Chuanfeng is not sure if this song "Dragonfly" will be a big hit later, and how much it will sell.

But he knew that this song was still being sung decades later. Various videos of the concert can also be found on the Internet, not to mention the adaptation of the Little Tigers in China.

So in Bai Chuanfeng's mind, the prospect of this song will not be too bad. And he is not in a hurry to use the money, so he can afford to wait.

Obayashi Maki nodded to express her understanding of Bai Chuanfeng's thoughts, and she will take over the next negotiation.

Bai Chuanfeng was only responsible for deciding how to handle the song, and the details and specific terms were left to Mr. Obayashi and Professor Takeda.

For the two teachers of the school, he is still very relieved. The employment rate of Meiji University graduates has always been among the best among all universities in Tokyo.

A large part of the reason is that there are teachers who provide one-on-one employment counseling to students. Employment direction, agreement signing, etc., are all within the scope of the school's care.

Because of such a good reputation, and considering his inexperience, the school took the initiative to contact the teacher to help him. Bai Chuanfeng was very grateful to Meiji in his heart, and really had that sense of belonging to his alma mater.

On the negotiating table here, Maki Obayashi also came and went with Yamamoto. In the end, the copyright royalty negotiated was increased to 5 million yen, but the royalty share was slightly lower than the market price.

In addition to composing and writing lyrics, Bai Chuanfeng can get about 3% of the royalties. That is to say, every time a record is sold, he can get 3% of the selling price.

You can get nearly 4% of the market price for writing lyrics and composing, and some famous composers and lyricists can even get 5% share.

However, considering that Bai Chuanfeng is just an unknown rookie, such a share is not too harsh.

With Obayashi Shinji's subtle hint, Bai Chuanfeng also understood that this was almost the base price of Polydor records.

After a little consideration, he also nodded in agreement readily. Today's business was a complete surprise, not to mention that there were two teachers who were helping him with all their strength, and he was not a person who didn't know what to do.

The basic conditions of the two parties were negotiated, and Yamamoto's assistant reprinted a formal contract.

Professor Takeda put on his glasses and held the contract, carefully checking it word by word. Occasionally, I would stop to communicate with the other party's legal counsel.

Until more than half an hour later, under his nod. Only then did Bai Chuanfeng pick up a pen to sign his name in Chinese characters on the contract, and affixed his personal seal.

Yamamoto glanced at the contract with satisfaction, then gently closed it and handed it to the assistant, "Bai Chuan-san, happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!" Bai Chuanfeng also stood up and shook hands with him. The matter was successfully completed, and he also relaxed.

"If Shirakawa-san has other works in the future, please give priority to Polydor Records. Or if you have the idea of ​​debut, welcome to Polydor for consultation."

"Definitely." Bai Chuanfeng smiled and nodded with the other party.

The first royalty fee of 5 million yen will be paid in cash at one time by Polydor Records. Packed in a kraft paper bag, Bai Chuanfeng squeezed it, thick, about 5-6 cm, full of noble Prince Shotoku.

The bag was heavy, but Bai Chuanfeng's mood was light.

After the matter is over, we say goodbye to each other. Opening the door of the meeting room, Bai Chuanfeng ran into a middle-aged man in his forties wearing glasses as soon as he came out.

"Sorry." Bai Chuanfeng nodded politely.

Seeing Bai Chuanfeng and Yuko Tanaka behind him, the other party froze for a moment. Then he nodded back.

The middle-aged man looked thoughtfully at the back of Bai Chuanfeng who was going away in the corridor, "Xiaotian, I will go and find out which artist the young man just now is. It is best to get the contact information."

"Hay," the little assistant beside him nodded respectfully in agreement.

"Hirayama-san, I've been waiting for a long time." Yamamoto in the meeting room warmly greeted the middle-aged man outside.

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