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The scalding hot water sprayed down through the shower head, washing away the sore muscles and mental fatigue. Renly couldn't help but close his eyes, raised his head, and let the water droplets fall on his face. He gradually relaxed..
The first day of album production was a high-intensity operation. Compared to filming, it was even more difficult..
When it comes to the selection of album tracks, both George and Herbert refused to give in. George did not insist on his own way as a producer, but Herbert showed unparalleled professionalism as a recording engineer. The mother-in-law was right, and the scene was filled with sparks and a stalemate, almost leading to a fight..
Even though Renly acted as a middleman 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 many for an album. However, this is already the limit. The result of a compromise after a three-party struggle. As the producer, George made the decision and first invested in arranging, recording, and post-production. production process, after the complete tracks are released, the works with the best completion and fit will be selected from the sixteen pieces to be included in the album "Don Quixote".
At this point, the preliminary preparation work has finally come to an end..
However, today's work is still not over. The discussion between the three continued until seven o'clock in the evening. After dinner, Renly immediately entered the recording stage..
“"Old Pine Tree" became the first song to enter the recording studio. Firstly, it is because this song has the simplest chords and the arrangement is relatively simple. In addition to the cutaway folk guitar, it only requires tambourine, piano, snare drum, The arrangement of xylophone and other traditional folk instruments took less than thirty minutes to complete, basically maintaining the original flavor of Renly's original creation, which also made the recording work relatively simple..
Secondly, it is because both George and Herbert have a special liking for this song. "Old Pine" has the temperament of a traditional folk song, as casual and freehand as a Scottish wanderer; it also has the characteristics of traditional rock. Majestic, the lightness of walking through the tranquil atmosphere outlines the turbulent sea of clouds in a thrilling way.
Renly first spent more than two hours in the recording studio to complete the recording of the instrumental part. Of course, this was not done by Renly alone. George invited two professional studio musicians to be responsible for recording all the orchestration; Then it took nearly two hours to officially record the singing part..
Recording is not easy.
This is not like a live performance, everything comes from the heart, flaws are allowed to exist, and more attention is paid to the integration of emotion and atmosphere; standing in front of the recording microphone, all the singing will be put under the microscope and divided into countless pieces, one by one Complete the details step by step, including intonation, rhythm, pronunciation, ventilation and other technical aspects of singing that need to be studied slowly..
More importantly, emotions cannot be left behind.
When performing live, the whole performance is done in one go, and the emotions are like mercury flowing down the ground, coherent and smooth. Whether it is good or bad depends on the performance on the spot. Even if it is not good, there is no turning back, and you can only make mistakes and go with the flow; such a relaxed mode, On the contrary, it gives the performers more freedom.
But when recording, the emotion needs to be full and appropriate. If it's not enough or too much, then you need to start over. It's normal to record a lyric dozens or hundreds of times. But this kind of repeated study This way, the whole song became fragmented, and the emotional injection also became countless fragments, intermittent and unsustainable, making it more difficult to express emotions, and then formed a vicious circle.
Live performance tests talent, and recording work tests concentration. Both tasks have their own difficulties, but neither should be treated lightly..
Before midnight, Renly finally finished recording "Old Pines".
This is not the first time Renly has entered the recording studio. His previous recording experience in Sound City has left a deep impression; but this time it is not just two singles, recording an entire album, and the workload increases at the same time. , the difficulty of work is also increasing. Today is just the first day of album recording, and there is still a long journey waiting for it..
However, everything is difficult at the beginning. After taking the first step, the situation will open up. Although today's work was extremely hard, it went very smoothly. The cooperation of the three people also gradually completed the run-in despite the stumbling. This is a good thing..
After turning off the shower head, I dried my body with a bath towel and left the hot bathroom. I wiped my hair and walked towards the kitchen. I had a busy day today and it seemed that I was overusing my voice. I just took a shower. I always wanted to drink water, and my throat always felt a little dry..
As he walked through the hall, he saw a figure on the sofa out of the corner of his eye. If it had been anyone else, they would have been frightened to death because there was an extra person in the house for no reason. But Renly had long been used to it, so he wouldn't be surprised. , without pausing in his steps, he said hello casually, "Have you not rested yet?"？”
Matthew Dunlop, who was sitting on the sofa, did not raise his head, still flipping through the contract in his hand, "This George Slender……”
What Matthew had in his hands was the record contract that George was about to sign with Renly. As Matthew expected, the recording work started today. Before officially starting the recording, George and Renly had a brief exchange about the contract. I personally put art first and didn't care about the details of the contract terms. The conversation ended very smoothly..
After returning, Renly stuffed the contract directly 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, Renly saw a large pitcher of lemonade on the stove. Obviously, this should have been prepared by Matthew in advance. He poured a glass of lemonade and walked towards the hall with the cup, "What's wrong, contract?" Is there a trap?" Although his tone was questioning, his expression was natural..
Whether as an actor or a singer, Renly is an authentic newcomer. When signing a contract, unfair traps are always everywhere. This is also the fundamental reason why agents and lawyers need to check, otherwise, you will end up putting yourself at risk. I sold it, and I was still counting the money with a smile..
“No." Matthew's expression was a little weird, but the contract hadn't been completed yet, so he didn't rush to speak. He asked attentively, "How is the work going today?？”
“Not very satisfied." Renly used two pillows as backrests and lay directly on the sofa to relax his limbs. "The efficiency is really too low. Sure enough, I am still suitable for acting..”
From Renly's point of view, he still lacked experience, whether it was acting experience or singing skills. Compared with acting, the progress and efficiency of the recording work were unsatisfactory. Even after completing the recording of "Old Pines", Renly still felt that the effect was not as good as the feeling when he performed on the streets in Rio de Janeiro. If conditions permit, he hopes to record it again..
If George and Herbert knew Renly's thoughts, they would probably be furious. For a novice in the recording studio, Renly's performance can be described as astonishing..
From a purely technical point of view, Renly is undoubtedly inexperienced. He has only received basic pronunciation training. In terms of singing skills, he is a blank sheet of paper, rough and simple. During the singing process, Renly relied entirely on his skills. /Can perform; but it is precisely this primitiveness and simplicity that fully demonstrates Renly's talent..
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 velvet like a cello, bringing the vicissitudes, chicness and wandering of folk songs to life. , spontaneity and freedom are hidden in it, and the singing at your fingertips is enough to make people cry..
It seems that under that 21-year-old skin, there is hidden the soul of a centenarian, who has seen the vicissitudes of the sea, walked through thousands of mountains and rivers, seen the clouds rising, tasted the ups and downs, the precipitation of years and the power of time. , all integrated into the voice, amazing.
This is a natural singer. He completed the recording of a song in two hours, and it was still in the top recording studio, and it withstood microscopic analysis and testing. Even the most professional top singer can only do this..
But...what? Renly actually dislikes the inefficiency? This is simply a fantasy! Presumably, George and Herbert would be very willing to give Renly a "basic lesson in recording" alone.”.
Matthew also knew nothing about the profession of the recording studio and had no way of telling whether Renly's words were true or false, but he curled his lips slightly and said, "However, judging from this contract, George does not agree with your point of view..”
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in confusion, "What do you mean?？”
Matthew raised his eyes from the contract, "I mean, this contract not only has no traps, but also fully protects your rights and interests with absolute trust." Matthew adjusted his sitting posture and turned the page. Find the previous clause, "For example, you have the right to veto the album. That is to say, if you are not satisfied with the album after it is recorded, you have the right to request a re-recording, otherwise the album will not be released..”
Even if Renly is a layman, he knows how incredible this is. Just like an actor has the right to veto the movie, even Tom Cruise does not have such a right.
“For another example, you have the right to decide on all aspects of the album cover, fonts, pricing, distribution channels, publicity projects, etc. The distribution company cannot make decisions at will without your consent." Matthew continued. Throwing a bomb, this kind of treatment was something Renly had never heard of before, "For example, no one has the right to make changes to your creation without your consent. That is to say, as a creator, Famous artist, your original spiritual core is fully protected.”
Shock, real shock! Such contract terms can even be said to be overlord slave terms, but the problem is that Renly is the slave owner, while George and the potential publishing company are the slaves.！
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