Lan Li's head was still aching, the hangover was deeply stimulating the surface of his brain, he felt as if a group of villains were going over the mountains there, and the memories of last night were only fragments, and they couldn't be pieced together. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 However, he didn't want to recall, isn't the point of drinking being to forget reality and revel.

Outside the window, the scene recedes rapidly, tall palm trees bask in golden sunlight, and the wide streets can occasionally be seen walking leisurely in floral shorts and flip-flops, reminding Lan Li that this is Los Angeles, not New York.

"Lan Li, are you okay, do you need to stop and buy a cup of coffee?" Andy's concerned voice came from his ears.

Lan Li waved his hand and rejected the proposal, he felt that no matter if he drank coffee now, he should vomit it directly, and the tumbling of his stomach sounded really bad.

"Lan Li, why don't we stop and have a little breakfast first, at least we can cushion our stomachs. Andy asked again with concern.

Lan Li still waved his hand, he didn't even want to talk now, let alone stuff something into his stomach?

"Lan Li, are you sure it's okay? Do you know where we're going now?" Andy felt that Lan Li was really not in a good state.

Lan Li finally turned his head, drooped his eyes and glanced at Andy, "I don't want to talk now, what I want most is that you can be quiet for a while, haven't you received my signal?" The helpless complaint made Andy's smile stiffen, which really entertained Lan Li, and the smile on the corner of his mouth rose, "We are on our way to the recording studio, don't worry, I won't vomit in the recording studio." ”

Andy's forehead began to sweat.

How the hell did things get to this point?

If he had been told a week ago that the single "Cleopatra" wasn't just about making it to the Billboard charts, but that it really caught the attention of the masses and sparked a big hit, and that he was going to go into the studio to record an official version of the song, he would have considered it the smartest joke since 2010.

But now, they're sitting in a car heading to the City of Sounds.

Located on the west side of Universal Studios, City of Sound is actually the name of a recording studio, symbolizing the most glorious and beautiful musical dream of Los Angeles since the 70s. Founded in 1969, the City of Sounds, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, was at odds with the hippie movement's admiration for flowers and the beauty of freedom, and even unknown singers were reluctant to record their voices in that "dirty and terrible" place.

But in the 1970s, when great singers such as Spirit and Neil-Yang recorded their classic albums, the City of Sound gradually gained more and more attention, and countless great names can be found in this studio, from which musicians such as Metallica, Elton John, and Nirvana have established themselves as supreme artists.

This has made the City of Sound one of the most prestigious recording studios in Los Angeles, with countless fans flocking to make the pilgrimage.

However, after entering the 21st century, the medium of music has changed with each passing day, and the recording method has undergone earth-shaking changes - Lan Li completed the recording of "Cleopatra" on his home computer last time, which also caused the studio's status in the industry to gradually decline. Even a recording studio as prestigious as the City of Sound is declining in status.

Now, they're heading to the City of Sound to complete their first studio tour.

For Lan Li, this is like an incredible fantasy journey, compared to the job of recording singles, standing in the recording studio of the City of Sound, completing the single recording, as if following the footsteps of those great musicians, this is the most magical part, as for the single, Lan Li has no hope, for him, music, like freehand rock climbing, surfing, is just one of the many activities in his spare time.

What is it like to be in a studio where a classic album like "Nevermind" was recorded? What is it like to feel music in a space where Kurt Cobain once went unchecked? What is it like to stand in a studio and record music?

Now we have the opportunity to experience it for ourselves.

"Andy, how did you make an appointment to book the recording studio in the City of Sound in such a short period of time?" The tumbling of the stomach gradually subsided, and the swelling of the brain seemed to be relieved by the warm sunlight of California.

Andy spread his hands, "This isn't the hottest recording studio in town. ”

"But it's still amazing!" Lan Li exclaimed, after all, the time was really too short, and there was only thirty minutes between before and after.

Andy shrugged his shoulders as if it wasn't worth mentioning at all. As a top agent for innovative artist agencies, this little bit of ability is still not a problem.

The city of sound in front of me looks like an abandoned garage, with yellowed walls that have been mottled, flies flying next to rusty water pipes, and a dozen retro classic cars parked in a huge parking lot, but there is no one in sight, barren and deserted, as if abandoned in a corner of the city.

The prosperity and noise of the past had now fallen silent, reckless and desolate, as if the flowers and cheers were still in the ears, but there was nothing left in sight.

Just by looking at it, Lan Li fell in love with it. Unfortunately, he didn't bring his own camera, so he took out his phone and stood in the corner of the parking lot, sealing this second of time in the film forever.

Lan Li and Andy pushed open the big red wooden door, and unlike the high-end and elegant recording studios in their impressions, the space in front of them was filled with the smell of a garage recording studio, with cigarette butts everywhere, stacked tables and chairs, red sofas full of dust, machines that had been replaced after the replacement, chairs that were placed haphazardly, and even a mattress with exposed springs and cotton, and exposed wires on the wall—and then Lan Li saw a brown blanket hanging on the wall, out of place but natural…… The casual and casual style, and even a little sloppy, makes people feel a sense of intimacy without hindrance.

In the ever-changing 21st century, in such a backward, stubborn, and dilapidated space, a kind of musical purity and persistence burst out.

"This ......," Andy was a little scruffy about, "it's even scruffier than I thought." Andy couldn't help but frown, he felt as if he had chosen the wrong studio.

At the end of the hallway, the view suddenly opens up, and the walls are hung with platinum-certified records, filling the entire wall with a spectacular view. Even Andy, a music layman, couldn't help but be eye-opening.

Andy walked to the door of the recording studio, but found that Lan Li did not follow, turned around, and saw Lan Li with his hands behind his back, looking at the platinum record in front of him with interest, "Lan Li, hurry up, we have made an appointment." ”

"You go first, and I'll follow in a moment. In Lan Li's eyes, history is a very interesting thing, everyone wants to go down in history and become a special existence in history, but more often than not, history is created unconsciously, when Nirvana recorded "Don't Mind", they didn't know that this album had an immeasurable and far-reaching impact on the music industry for the next twenty years.

Therefore, the wall in front of you records not only the splendor of the city of sound, but also the witness of the weight of history.

Unbeknownst to Lan Li, Guns-N'-Roses also recorded albums here, as well as Nice-Inch-Nails. "It's true that there have been a lot of great singers here, haven't they?" A voice came from his ear, Lan Li turned his head sharply, and then saw a few people standing in front of him.

Lan Li immediately realized that the corridor was too narrow, and he blocked the way, "I'm sorry. Lan Li quickly straightened up and made way of the way, they nodded to Lan Li, and then walked out quickly.

However, the person who spoke to Lan Li at the beginning still stayed, "It takes courage to choose to record here." ”

Lan Li spread his hands, "Maybe I want to touch a little bit of greatness and bless my album with good results." ”

The playful tone made the other party laugh heartily, "Then I'll cross my fingers for you." After laughing, he pointed to the recording studio behind him, "Nowadays, young people tend to record digitally, relying on electronic synthesis and music software to get the job done, and not many people know how to appreciate the essence of traditional recording." So, good luck. ”

"If I can answer your question......" Lan Li shrugged, "I came over today to record a ballad. ”

Compared with pop, electronic, rap, etc., folk songs do not need to be electronically synthesized, and traditional recording is the best way to bring out the essence of music.

However, Lan Li's teasing gesture made the other party smile again, "Then you must try Neve-8028, she can present the most original melody, which is incomparable to digital music." I hope your singing voice is worthy of her. He didn't hide his love for the machine, "Maybe I'll listen to your music then." Dave-Grohl. ”

Looking at the broad palm stretched out, Lan Li shook his hand politely, "Lan Li-Hall." ”

"Good luck recording today. David nodded, then took a step forward and strode away.

Lan Li looked at David's back as he left, and pursed his lips lightly - this was a good start. David Gru, the drummer of Nirvana, the founder of Spitfire, is a legend who booked a seat in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame early.

Welcome to the City of Sound.