Judging from Madonna's still absent-minded expression, Eric's words obviously did not impress her at all.

However, Madonna was not willing to be too strong in front of Eric. She picked up the champagne in front of her and took a few sips leisurely. She looked at Eric habitually and said with a smile: "Eric, I never think I am a smart person, so I am very good at listening to the opinions of the team around me. Although what you just said makes sense, I still believe what my agent said some time ago, this little thing is called irelyer, right? It's a very nice name. However, if this product becomes popular, it will definitely affect the sales of physical records. Record sales are the survival of us. Moreover, my agent also told me that the piracy of Internet music is very serious, so I still plan to leave this new field far away. Even if, as you said just now, in twenty years, this little thing will reach the height of today's industry, but by then, I must have retired long ago."

"When it comes to piracy," Eric continued, "Maggie, do you know what the Internet is like for the music industry now?"

In fact, the example of the video recorder Eric just listed has already shaken Madonna's mind. The long speech just now is more like her strengthening her confidence.

Madonna realized that the young man in front of her seemed very good at convincing her, but she was very resistant to this feeling. At least, she was unwilling to be persuaded on this occasion tonight, so she even had the idea of ​​getting up and walking away. However, Eric's clever topic guidance still made her feel uncontrollable curiosity and asked, "What?"

Eric spread his hands slightly, with a few traces of insensation in his magnetic voice, saying: "For the music industry, the Internet world with more than 100 million users in the world is like a dark room, an extremely large and vast dark room."

Madonna said nothing, turned her head slightly, and continued to make a listening statement.

Eric continued, and then said, "In this empty and dark dark room, countless people are looking forward to the light. They also have enough ability to pay enough price to obtain light, but the light regards this space as a place of original sin and refuses to come. When abandoned by light, people can only steal the fire in order to obtain light, which is pirated."

"This is the current situation of the Internet music industry. It gathers a huge crowd with the strongest consumption capacity in the world. There is no doubt that it is. However, record companies refuse to admit this market with huge potential because of various concerns. They think that doing so can withstand the impact of the Internet on the physical record industry. But in fact, the result is just the opposite. The boycott of the record industry cannot stop the strong demand for music from Internet users, which will only cause the Internet to be pirated music more rampant. Because the lack of genuine music sales platforms will lead to users becoming more and more accustomed to free pirated music. The power of habit is very terrible. When everyone is accustomed to downloading hundreds of free songs from the Internet anytime and anywhere, do you think they are willing to pay for physical record 20 US dollars each?"

Madonna picked up the corner of her eyes and retorted: "Eric, your assumption is not valid at all. No one dares to spread pirated music on the Internet so unscrupulously. Those who do this will not only be accused of losing everything, but will even be sentenced to 1,000 years by federal law."

Eric smiled and said, "Maggie, you don't know the Internet, and it's actually true that you think so. But what you don't know is that a person who is not very familiar with Internet technology can buy a template structure for a music website for just a few dozen dollars. Similarly, with some money, you can rent a server in any country or region of the world without spending money. Then, he can build a pirated music website that stores tens of thousands of songs. It's easy to be anonymous for these websites, and you have no way to pursue the person responsible. Moreover, because of the huge demand for music by Internet users, even if 10,000 pirated music websites are shut down for legal reasons every day, at almost the same time, thousands of new pirated music websites will appear again."

Madonna was finally moved.

Eric did not stop and continued: "Therefore, the most effective way to combat piracy is to establish an authentic online music sales platform so that all users have a legal channel to obtain authentic music. Moreover, since the industry has just begun to develop, it has cultivated the public's habit of buying authentic music. As I said just now, if there is light in a dark room, although it will not shine on all dark corners, at least, most people do not need to steal the 'fire' anymore, let alone take the stealing of 'fire' for granted, so Maggie, what do you think?"

Madonna paused for a moment before coming back to her senses, looking at Eric with unconcealed interest, and said, "I heard you say so much, suddenly I feel that if the Internet does not exist, it would be better."

Eric spread his hands with a smile on his face, and said, "Actually, I also think that if this society can suddenly go back ten thousand years ago, it will definitely be very wonderful."

Madonna thought Eric was laughing at her point just now, and curled her lips and said, "Do you really think so?"

"Of course," Eric nodded confidently, his eyes crossed the glass, looked up and down at Madonna, wearing a black low-cut dress, and said with a look of fascination: "According to the standards ten thousand years ago, people should still not wear clothes."

Madonna was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. After a while, she leaned forward slightly, almost lay on the glass table, looked over with her eyebrows and eyes, and said, "Eric, do you want to see what I looked like ten thousand years ago? Why don't we go find a room now?"

Eric really wants to slap himself and dig a hole and bury himself. This is it.

After coughing twice, Eric recovered and said, "Maggie, let's talk about music. Even if you can't sell your new album on the online platform for the time being, I think you can still try the music released in previous years. These albums that have been released will definitely no longer be sold in many physical records. But I believe that on the online platform, it can still bring you a considerable income every year."

Madonna was not angry because Eric avoided the topic he just said, and then turned back on the sofa behind her and said, "But, Eric, most of my personal music distribution rights are not in my hands, so you should talk to Warner."

"No, I still believe that you have enough issuance rights in this matter."

Eric shook his head. Although Madonna's status in the music industry cannot reach Michael Jackson's height, she collaborated with Warner Records in the same way as Jackson. Both parties jointly established a music subsidiary to be responsible for the production and distribution of her own music.

This also means that Madonna has great autonomy in the distribution of her music. What's more, the Internet digital music distribution that has just emerged is almost a brand new concept. With Madonna's position in the music industry, she can completely rediscuss relevant supplementary contracts with Time Warner. It is precisely because of this that Eric spent so much effort tonight. If he were other second- and third-tier singers, Eric would not have said so much to the other party.

Seeing Eric see her excuses, Madonna said, "But, Eric, what benefits can I get if I do this?"

"Oh, that's it," Eric smiled and said, "The Yahoo Online Music Store adopts a share model of 30% for 70% for the platform, and the copyright holder receives 70%. If you have the digital distribution rights of your own music, I think you shouldn't need to split the second share with Time Warner. At least, you don't need to share too much with them, right?"

Madonna's eyes lit up, and she also keenly captured a new word in Eric's words: "Digital Distribution Right?"

Eric nodded and said, "This should be a brand new concept, which refers to music distribution that is separated from physical media such as tapes, d, films, etc. At present, it refers to Internet music distribution. I think there should be no clauses involved in the contract you signed with Time Warner, right?"

Madonna nodded subconsciously.

"So," Eric immediately bewitched again: "I think you should discuss a supplementary agreement with Time Warner as soon as possible to agree on the ownership of the digital issuance right."

Madonna blinked a few times, suddenly laughed, and said, "Eric, this is your ultimate goal tonight. If I take back the digital distribution rights of my own records from Time Warner, it will definitely lead to the imitation of some singers from major record companies. Yahoo failed to obtain digital sales rights from the five major record companies, but if these rights are spread to the singers themselves, you can break them one by one."

"I have to say, Maggie, you are actually very smart," Eric praised, "But you absolutely wronged me. Do you think I am like a scheming person?"

Madonna really looked Eric again and said confidently: "Like."

"Okay, I'm injured," Eric covered his chest and handed the irelyer he had just left to Madonna, saying, "These two small things will be given to you, and somebody will hand the remaining accessories to your assistant. Also, this is my business card. If you make any decision, you can call me at any time."

Seeing Eric handing over a business card, he was about to get up and leave. Madonna quickly stopped him, "Hey, Eric, you have made so many requests to me, shouldn't you compensate me for something?"

"Well, Maggie, I'm actually a very conservative person."

Madonna rolled her eyes at him. After flirting with her so many times, Eric was indifferent. Of course, she would not make things boring anymore and said, "You guy, actually, I mean, I'm preparing my new album now. How about writing a few songs for me?"

Although Eric has produced very few songs over the years, almost every song has reached a stunning level. A few hours ago, Madonna took the initiative to say hello, but in fact she had this idea. To be honest, her career has begun to decline over the years. If Eric can help her write a few songs that match the quality of his works, even if she doesn't get rid of Eric's personal reputation at all at the time of release, she will definitely help her make a comeback.

Eric really looked forward to Madonna agreeing to enter the Yahoo Music Store, but he didn't want to refuse. He thought about it and said, "Please give me a copy of the style information of your new album. It's better to attach a few sample songs, I'll try it. Of course, I can't guarantee that this requires inspiration."

"Of course, I'll send someone to you tomorrow," Madonna nodded quickly, thought for a while, and added: "I will also negotiate with Warner about the issue of branches as soon as possible. In fact, I also have some hope to cooperate with you."

"So, I hope none of us will let each other down," Eric reached out and smiled.
Chapter completed!