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Published at 3rd of November 2021 10:11:27 AM


Chapter 479: 479

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The hot water was sprayed down through the shower, washing away the muscle soreness and mental exhaustion. Lan Li couldn't help closing his eyes, raised his head, and let the water drop on his face. The whole person gradually relaxed.

The first day of album production was high-intensity operation. Compared with filming, it was harder than filming.

When it comes to the selection of the album’s tracks, both George and Herbert refused to give up. George did not use his identity as a producer to go his own way. As a sound engineer, Herbert showed an unmatched professionalism. Speaking of her mother-in-law was reasonable, the scene was sparking and stalemate, and it was almost about to fight.

Even though Lan Li acted as an intermediary to mediate, the effect was still limited. After screening over and over again, in the end, he could only temporarily fix the waiting list on the number "sixteen".

Sixteen songs, this is still too much for an album. However, this is already the limit, the result of compromise after three-way wrestling. As a producer, George decides to first put in the process of arranging, recording, and post-production. After the complete repertoire is released, he selects the most complete and suitable works from the sixteen songs, including "Don Quixote "This album.

At this point, the preliminary preparation work has finally reached a stage for the time being.

However, today’s work is still not over. The discussion between the three people lasted until 7 o'clock in the evening. After dinner, Lan Li entered the recording stage.

"Old Pine Tree" became the first work to enter the studio, because the chord of this song is the simplest, and the arrangement is relatively simple. In addition to the missing corner folk guitar, only tambourine, piano and snare drum are needed. For traditional folk instruments such as xylophone and xylophone, the arrangement work was completed in less than 30 minutes, basically maintaining the original flavor of Lan Li’s original creation, which also makes the recording work relatively simple.

The second is because both George and Herbert have a soft spot for this song. "Old Pine Tree" has the temperament of traditional folk songs, like the casual and freehand style of a Scottish wanderer; at the same time, it also has the majesty of traditional rock and roll. The brisk walk through the tranquil atmosphere outlines the turbulent waves of the sea of ​​clouds.

Lan Li first spent more than two hours in the studio to complete the recording of the musical instrument part. Of course, this was not done by Lan Li alone. George invited two professional studio musicians to take charge of all the orchestration recording; then it took nearly two hours to formally record the singing part.

Recording work is not easy.

This is not like a live performance, everything comes from the heart, allowing flaws to exist, paying more attention to the integration of emotion and atmosphere; standing in front of the recording microphone, all the singing will be placed under the microscope and divided into countless pieces, one point To complete the details, including intonation, rhythm, pronunciation, ventilation and other technical aspects of singing skills need to be studied slowly.

More importantly, emotions cannot be lost.

During the live performance, the whole performance was done in one go, and the emotions were like mercury puddles, coherent and smooth. Whether it was good or bad depends on the actual performance. Even if it is not good, there is no turning back arrow in the bow, but you can only make mistakes and push the boat along the way; this relaxed mode instead gives the performer more free space.

But when recording works, the emotions need to be full and appropriate. If it is insufficient or too much, then it needs to be repeated. It is normal to record a lyric repeatedly dozens of times or hundreds of times. However, this method of repeated research has caused the entire song to become fragmented, and the injection of emotions has also become numerous fragments, intermittently and unsustainably, making it more difficult to express emotions, and then forming a vicious circle.

Live performance tests talent, and recording work tests concentration. Both types of work have their own difficulties, but neither can be treated lightly.

Before midnight, Lan Li finally finished the recording of "Old Pine Tree".

This is not the first time that Lanly has entered the recording studio. His previous recording experience in the City of Sound has left a deep impression; but this time is more than just two singles. Recording an entire album requires an increase in workload. , The difficulty of work is also increasing. Today is only the first day of the recording of the album, and there is still a long journey waiting to be followed.

However, everything is difficult at the beginning. After taking the first step, the situation opens up. Although today's work is extremely hard, it is very smooth, and the cooperation of the three people is gradually completing the run-in amidst the stumbling. This is a good thing.

After turning off the shower head, he dried his body with a bath towel and left the steaming bathroom. While wiping her hair, she walked towards the kitchen. After a busy day today, she seemed to overuse her voice. When she was taking a shower, she always wanted to drink water, and her voice felt a little dry.

After walking through the hall, I saw a figure on the sofa in my eyes. If it was someone else, there would be an extra person in the house for no reason, and he would definitely be scared to death; but Lan Li has long been accustomed to it, no wonder Without stopping, he said hello, "Have you not rested yet?"

Matthew Dunlop, who was sitting on the sofa, did not look up, still reading the contract in his hand, "This George Slander..."

What Matthew has in his hands is the record contract that George is preparing to sign with Renly. As Matthew expected, the recording work started today. Before officially entering the recording, George and Lan Li had a simple exchange about the contract. Both of them are of the art-first type, and they don’t care about the details of the contract terms. The conversation ended very smoothly.

After    came back, Lan Li directly stuffed the contract into Matthew's mailbox, and then went into the house to take a shower. Unexpectedly, Matthew came downstairs again with the contract.

Entering the kitchen, Lan Li saw a large can of lemonade on the stove. Obviously, this should have been prepared by Matthew in advance. I poured a glass of lemonade and walked toward the hall with the glass in his hand, "What's wrong, there is a trap in the contract?" Although it was a questioning tone, his expression was natural.

Whether as an actor or a singer, Lan Li is an authentic newcomer. When signing a contract, unfair traps are always everywhere. This is also the root cause of the need for brokers and lawyers to check, otherwise, you will sell yourself and count your money with a smile.

"No." Matthew's expression was a little weird, but he hadn't read the contract yet, so he didn't rush to speak, and asked in a double-minded manner, "How is the work going on today?"

"Not very satisfied." Lan Li took two pillows as backrests and lay directly on the sofa, letting her limbs relax, "The efficiency is really too low. Sure enough, I'm still suitable for acting."

In Lan Li’s view, he still lacks experience, whether he is performing, or singing skills. Compared with acting, the progress and efficiency of recording work are far from satisfactory. Even after finishing the recording of "Old Pine Tree", Lan Li still feels that the effect is not as good as the feeling of performing on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. If conditions permit, he hopes to record again.

If George and Herbert knew about Ren Li’s thoughts, they would probably have a lot of smoke. For a novice in the recording studio, Lan Li's performance can be described as shocking.

From a purely technical point of view, Lan Li is undoubtedly jerky. It has only received basic pronunciation training. In terms of singing skills, it is a blank sheet of paper. It is rough and simple. In the process of singing, Lan Li is completely based on the original. /Able to interpret; but it is precisely this primitive and simple that shows Lan Li's talent to the fullest.

The interpretation of emotions, the interpretation of emotions, the precipitation of thoughts, the resonance of the soul...especially the warm voice with a touch of hoarseness, which is as smooth as the velvet of a cello, bringing the vicissitudes, unrestrainedness and wandering of folk songs , Casual and free to hide in it, the singing at your fingertips is enough to make people shed tears.

As if under the 21-year-old skin, there is hidden the soul of a centenarian. He has seen the vicissitudes of life, walked through thousands of mountains and rivers, seen the rising of clouds, tasted the ups and downs, the precipitation of years and the power of time. , All blended into the voice, shocked as a heavenly person.

This is a born singer. The recording of a song was completed in two hours, and it was still in the top recording studio. It was subjected to microscopic analysis and tests, even the most professional top singers.

But... what? Lan Li actually disliked that the efficiency was too low? This is simply a fantasy! Presumably, George and Herbert will be very willing to give Lan Li a separate "Basic Recording Course~www.novelhall.com~ Matthew also knows nothing about the professional of the recording studio, and cannot tell the truth of Lan Li’s words. , But he slightly curled his lips, "However, from this contract, George does not agree with you. "

Lan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked inexplicably, "What do you mean?"

Matthew looked up from the contract, "I mean, this contract has no traps, but it fully protects your rights and interests with absolute trust." Matthew adjusted his sitting posture and turned over. Find the previous clause, "For example, you have the right to veto the album, that is, if you are not satisfied after the album is recorded, you have the right to request a re-recording, otherwise the album is not allowed to be released."

Even if Lan Li is a layman, he knows how incredible it is. It's as if actors have the right to veto a movie, not even Tom Cruise.

"For another example, you have the right to decide on all aspects of the album cover, fonts, pricing, distribution channels, and promotional projects. Without your consent, the distribution company cannot make arbitrary decisions." Matthew continued Throwing bombs outside, this kind of treatment is unheard of before, "Also, for example, no one has the right to make changes to your creation without your consent, that is, as a creator, An artist, your original spiritual core is fully protected."

Shock, real shock! Such a contract clause can even be said to be an overlord slave clause, but the problem is that Lan Li is the slave owner, and George and the potential distribution company are the slaves!




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