Chapter 90 (8) Music Tutor, Album Production [College Entrance Examination Victory]
Lin Feng held up enough at Adams's house, and it wasn't until it was almost early in the morning that the family stayed and took the car back to the hotel. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE。 info
At this time, it happened to be noon on the other side of the ocean, so Lin Feng called the family to call the family, and then chatted with Ariel Lin on MSN for a long time, and heard that she chose a gift for Emily Emily liked it very much, and Ariel Lin was also happy for a long time.
Lin Feng told her about today's song recording, three songs have been recorded in one day, and if it is at this rate, it can be recorded in three days, and it will be possible to go home after staying in the United States for five days at most. Ariel Lin was of course very happy when he heard the news, and after chatting with Lin Feng for a while, considering that it was already early in the morning in the United States, he told Lin Feng to rest early.
The next day, Lin Feng got up at half past six, did a hundred push-ups and sit-ups in the room by himself, played two more military body boxing, walked upside down for five or six minutes, and then sweated slightly, before going to the bathroom to wash up, take a shower, get dressed and go out of the guest room, and go to the restaurant downstairs with Li Qiangguo's three bodyguards to have breakfast.
In the bright and spacious restaurant, eating Chinese special sè steamed bun soy milk, in addition to the high price of outrageous, the rest of the sè fragrance Lin Feng is still very satisfied, and the hotel restaurant knows the preferences of Lin Feng, a distinguished guest, to them breakfast is a young female Chinese student who can speak Chinese, Lin Feng is very bored, asked her some information, is Shandong, three years ago came out of the United States to study, is a hotel management, in the Four Seasons Hotel internship has been more than half a year, if there is no accident, early next year can turn regular, become a formal employee of the Four Seasons Hotel。
Lin Feng saw that she attached great importance to this opportunity to intern at the Four Seasons Hotel, but she didn't say much, but she wondered in her heart, although the work salary of the Four Seasons Hotel is very high, but you have been studying abroad from China for three years, and your current job is to serve dishes, and you look very lucky and honorable, what is this not cheap?
However, no matter how you say it, they are all compatriots, and they are considered fellow countrymen when they meet in a foreign country, and Lin Feng, who can help, still wants to help the land, and plans to write a letter of praise to the hotel before returning to China, I believe that this female compatriot can realize her dream of becoming a regular as soon as possible.
After eating breakfast unhurriedly and resting for a while, Lin Feng left the hotel in a good time and took the extended Lincoln car to Jupiter Records.
When Lin Feng arrived, there was still half an hour before the start of work, but Adams and the recording studio people miraculously arrived, a phenomenon that is very rare in American companies. Because Americans are very punctual, and the value of "a hard work gets what you get", unless it is necessary for their own work, or the boss pays him overtime, they generally step on the punctual time to go to work, step on the punctual time to get off work, and rarely appear half an hour late or half an hour early to work.
And looking at their appearance, it is obvious that they are all conscious, and Adams did not give them a salary increase.
As soon as he saw Lin Feng coming, Ai Li came up and gave him a warm hug, which made Lin Feng smile bitterly.
"Longg, we've been waiting for you for more than ten minutes. We can't wait to hear your singing again! I went back last night and listened to each of the three songs you recorded several times, and I can't get enough of it. I very much look forward to your surprise today. ”
"Are you starting to record the lyrical "Thereyoullbe"? I have complied with your instructions. I've made up the music. We're talking about it in detail. You can start recording right away. ”
Seeing Ai Li, he couldn't wait to look. Everyone laughed.
"Good. Let's get started now. Lin Feng nodded.
Lin Feng saw that they were all working so actively. Of course, you can't fall behind. Immediately, I listened quietly to the arrangement of "Thereyoullbe". Roughly according to Lin Feng's original requirements, they were all matched. But in some details. Lin Feng still asked him to make some changes according to the original version.
After nearly half an hour of discussion. The arrangement was agreed. Ali asked the arrangers to make corrections immediately. Lin Feng listened to the correction and arrangement. I feel very satisfied. Immediately began to sing the whole song to the recording part. At this time. Even Adams couldn't wait. watched Lin Feng walk into the recording studio. Began to sing the song "Thereyoullbe".
“WhenIthinkkbackkimreamssweleftbehind
When I remember that there were still dreams that we didn't fulfill)
llbegladcauseIwasblgettohaveyyylife
I am always grateful because God has blessed me with you in my life)
enIlookkbackkysIlllookkyour
face
Your face will appear in front of you, and your face will appear in front of you)
Yourerightthereformee (You'll always be there for me)
nmyydreamssIllalwaysseeeyousoarabovetheskies
In my dreams I always see your soul above the clouds)
nmyyhearttherellalwaysbeaplaceforryouforrallmyylife
There will always be a place for you in the heart of my earth)
llkeepaparttoffyhmee
I will be a part of your land
ndeverywhereIamthereyoullbe
Wherever I go, you'll be with you
ndeverywhereIamthereyoullbe
Wherever I go, you'll be with you
ellyedmeehowitfeelstoofeeltheskywithinmyreachh
You let me know how to really feel and let me reach out and feel the sky
ndIalwayswillremeemberrallthestrengthyvetoome
I will always remember all the strength you have given me
YourlovemademeemakeittthroughohIowesomuchtoyou
Your love has taken me through, oh, I owe you so much
Youuwererighttthereformee you are always there for me
……
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nyoumyylightmyystrengthh
I could feel the strength and the meaning of life
ndhankkyforrallthewaysyouwererightttherreformee
I can't thank you enough, you will always be there for me
……
hereyoullbe you're always there"
Originally part of the Hollywood war romance Pearl Harbor, the song topped the national lyric charts for 12 weeks in 20011 and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. The original singer of this song is a country female singer who has won a Grammy Award, but now it is performed by Lin Feng, a male singer, and Lin Feng is somewhat bottomless in his heart.
The treble part of this song is still somewhat difficult, and it is magnificent, no less than Celine Dion's "Titanic" "myyhearttwilllgoon" (My heart is forever).
Although Lin Feng has a good grasp of this song in general, the treble part is still not particularly smooth and mellow, even if Ai Li and the recording engineer don't say it, he doesn't think it's perfect, so he has been singing it five or six times, Lin Feng is not satisfied, and he can't help but be slightly depressed.
And Ai Li also suspended the recording work and called Lin Feng back to the control room.
"Long, let's take a drink first. Aili handed over a glass of warm water, and continued, "The song "Thereyouwilllbe" you sang is generally perfect, you have just sung it so many times, especially the third time, in fact, you can pass the test, you don't have to be too forced, you have done a very good job." This song with your voice, even if it doesn't seem to me to be as classic as your previous "farfrommhomeeaway", it's already very good and can be nominated for a Grammy for this song. ”
Lin Feng also knew that he was not a soprano like Celine Dion after all, but in his heart, he still demanded himself according to the standards of the country singer in this song, and his performance was naturally a little unsatisfactory. And if there is no standard of this original singer, Lin Feng is sloppy and doesn't matter at all, but he can't pass this level in his heart.
I knew this was the case, so I didn't choose this song. But this song is so classic that Lin Feng doesn't want to give it up. Either don't do it, or do it to do your best, this is his Lin Feng style.
"I'll try again. I always felt that I didn't perform this song very well, and there were still some shortcomings, especially in the treble part. ”
Lin Feng said a little stubbornly.
"Longg, with all due respect, this song is more suitable for soprano to perform, and although your voice quality is better, but the vocal range is not very wide, this treble part, if you go high, it will be a little difficult, you don't bother to lower the key or two, try it. ”
"This song can only be performed perfectly in this key now, otherwise it will be much inferior. If I sing it a few more times, maybe it will work. Lin Feng still said with some reluctance.
"Alright then, you can rest and relax a little bit, and then come back. Seeing Lin Feng's insistence, Ai Li stopped advising and respected his opinion.
Lin Feng closed his eyes, recalled the original singer's singing method in his heart, and compared the place where he sang just now, but knowing that he knew that it was very difficult to really sing.
After resting for more than ten minutes, Lin Feng walked into the recording studio again, and everyone took their places again and tried together.
It's a pity that today it seems that rìzi is wrong, and after Lin Feng sang it five or six times in a row, he still couldn't achieve the effect that satisfied him. When he wanted to try again, he was persuaded by Adams, and said to him from the headset: "Lin Feng, it's past the end of work now, I said the treat yesterday, let's wait for everyone to have lunch together, let's try again in the afternoon." ”
Lin Feng saw that a group of staff members, who were so tired and dizzy because of him alone just now, were a little reluctant to go, and he didn't have much confidence that he could finish recording this song immediately, so he nodded and agreed.
Led by Adams, the crowd marched to the French restaurant in Eliman.
As soon as the group of them arrived, the staff in those restaurants and some of the old customers who were there yesterday recognized them, and they all greeted them one after another, especially Zhang Qiangguo and the three who followed them with a cool face.
The president invited a treat, and the staff were not very polite, sitting at three full tables, and even Zhang Qiangguo and the three were taken care of. As soon as everyone sat down, Eli picked up the menu and ordered a few high-priced dishes such as caviar and lobster without giving Adams any face.
Adams was obviously mentally prepared to be slaughtered, and he was very calm about this, at least on the surface, he still talked and laughed with Lin Feng.
This meal, except for Zhang Qiangguo's three bodyguards, everyone was a little stunned. After sitting in the restaurant for a while, Adams paid the bill, and everyone walked out of the restaurant one after another.
Back at the company, because it was not yet time to go to work, Lin Feng was embarrassed to rush the gang to start work immediately, so he went to the president's office with Adams to chat.
Adams can now say that he has a very good relationship with Lin Feng, and said directly to the point: "Lin Feng, if you don't have a good grasp of the song "Thereyouwillbe" in the afternoon, you should put it at the end and record those easy-to-sing songs first." ”
"Well, that's all. Lin Feng didn't insist this time, after half a day's hard work in the morning, his confidence in this song was not as great as before, and he had to wait for the rest of the songs to be recorded.
"Don't be discouraged, you're still young! Your voice is still in the stage of voice change, your vocal range still has a lot of room for improvement, I believe you shouldn't have received much professional training before, I suggest that you wait until this album is recorded, find a music instructor, and train you professionally." If you have time in the evening, I can find you a professional music trainer to guide and train you. ”
Lin Feng used to be a little confident in his voice and singing skills in this life, but now that he is engaged in this song, he also realizes his own shortcomings.
"Thank you, I really want to do assault training for myself now. As for the cost of training, I can pay for it myself, so be sure to find me the best in the business. ”
Adams smiled heartily and said, "Lin Feng, you also think I'm too stingy." You are now a contracted singer of our company, and it is the obligation of our record company to train you musically. Rest assured, I will please you the best in the industry. ”
Lin Feng thought to himself: "You help me hire the best music trainer, not to pay Jupiter Records, but to pay Jupiter Records, what is the difference between asking for my own money?"
When it was time to go to work, Lin Feng took the initiative to ask Ai Li to record another song, and his staff were relieved when they heard it.
Lin Fengxuan's song is called "walky", which is a song in the new urban genre, and the original singer of this song is Craigg Davidd (Craigg Davidd), who is currently popular in the UK. Guardian B, the king of new singers, is only 20 years old this year, and his first single "FilllMeIn" made him the youngest male singer ever to top the British charts, when he was only 19 years old.
This year, he swept the three titles of European annual sales newcomer, single, and album, becoming a well-deserved triple crown. He has a voice destined to sing rhythm and blues, and his sound quality is steady but not old-fashioned R&D. The vicissitudes of B, the transposition is smooth, but there is no new R&D nowadays B's artificiality can be said to be sweet but not greasy, the first 2STEP R&D The smooth melody and beautiful modulation of the B-song style, the slender and tactful voice are all breathtaking, and it is even more rare because he is a strong singer-songwriter, and the songs he is famous for now, as well as the best-selling songs in the next few years, are all written by himself.
According to the original trajectory, he will officially land in the United States next year, and since then he has won 2 Grammy Award nominations, 2MTV Music Awards, and 6 British MOBO Music Awards and 6 Ivor Novellos Music Awards, including the Best Composition of the Year award. He broke down the boundaries between artistic style and pop genre, and sang his first song that was refreshingly surprising.
If nothing else, he will record an incredible sales record of 10 million copies worldwide, singing concerts all over the world, and even braggart daddy, Missie Elliott, U2 frontman Bono, Sting and other music veterans are among his top fans. The American media compared him to the most anticipated British male singer after George Michael, British R&D The most perfect and outstanding singer in the BB music scene.
It can be said that the one who has the opportunity to break the Craigg David record now is longg, but longg's current identity has not been disclosed, and Lin Feng has no intention of disclosing his age to break this record. In his previous life, the British king was one of his favorite singers, and among all his songs, his favorite was this "walky", a simple lyrics and a very smooth and stretchy rhythm of Urban.
"Well, the rhythm and melody of this song are very good, the difficulty is not very great, and the arrangement is relatively simple, so let's record this song first.
”
As a producer, Ai Li of course knew the characteristics of this song, casually said the characteristics of this song, and began to discuss the specific arrangement of this song with Lin Feng.
Nearly half an hour later, the arrangement was completed, and Lin Feng walked into the studio and began the recording of the song "Walty".
“lkyfromthetroublesinmylifee
I walked away from the troubles of my life
lky(yetofindabetterrday
I walked away. (yes) to find a better day
……
lky, I'll go away
etimesssomeepeoplegettmeewr
ennitsssomethvesaidordone
When I say something or do something. Sometimes some people misunderstand me
etimesyoufeelthereisnofun
Sometimes you feel bored
soyoutrunandrun
So you turn around and run away
butruelyrealise
But now I really get it
eepeopledpromise
Some people don't want to budge
ellisawthemwithhmyyowneyes
preadingthoseli
ellidlivemyylifeysleeplessnights
Alas, I witnessed them spreading lies, and alas, I didn't want to spend too many long sleepless nights
ehefightsimsorrytosaylady
Don't mention it to me, I'm sorry to say to you, miss
……
ellimmsotireddbaby
Alas, baby, I'm so tired
hingsyouusayyouredriveeaway
What you said to me, you will drive me away
persinnthepowderrbaby
Rumors in the powder room, baby,
donttlistehegamestheyplay
Don't listen to their jokes
rli
youdrealise
nottlikethemmotherrguys
Girl, I think you'll understand that I'm different from the rest of them
zimyyowneyes
Because I saw them spreading lies
youshouldvebeennmorewi
You should be wiser
ellidlivemyylifeysleeplessnightss
Alas, I don't want to allow myself to spend too many long sleepless nights
ehefightsimsorrytosaylady
Don't argue with me, I'm sorry to say to you, miss
lkylky)) I'm going away (now I'm going away)
FromMtheTroublessinMyyLife (FromThetrroubleSinMyyLife)) from the troubles of my life (from my life
Annoyed)
……”
The lyrics of this song are almost straightforward, the content can be said to be very empty, if you really want to define the earth, he can be said to be a saliva song, no connotation, of course, this song can never be said to be equivalent to the domestic "Mice Love Rice" and the like, this song Craigg Davidxìng sense of singing, or give everyone a refreshing feeling, deep memory, let this song spread all over the world, loved by fans in many countries.
And Lin Feng's interpretation of this song did not deliberately imitate him, but just borrowed his method of transposing, and injected new elements and styles into this song with his unique magnetic voice, which is still very good overall. This can be seen in the appreciative expressions and applause of everyone in the control room.
"It's rful! It's too jīng color!longg, I thought this song was just good, but now that you sing it, it can be said to be perfect. You have added new elements to the Urbban genre, which is a very new and refreshing attempt, it can be said that through this song, you have opened up a new situation for the Urban genre, which is very good!" Although Lin Feng has given Aili a lot of surprises in the past two days, this surprise also made him very excited.
Adams has been very concerned about Lin Feng's "cash cow" these days, and it can be said that Lin Feng's debut album is related to the future of their Jupiter Records, as well as his president's bonus. He can imagine the prospect of Longg's album being a crazy hit, of course, he regards Lin Feng's album recording as the focus of his work at this stage, and follows up the whole process.
After listening to this song "Walty", Adams is also a knowledgeable person, although this song is slightly lacking in lyrics, but the composition can be said to be very good, coupled with Lin Feng's unique singing voice, magnetic xìng tone, and the tactful sound transfer part, it makes people feel very comfortable to listen to.
There is only one thought in his heart, if this song is not popular, it is really unreasonable. And this song, plus the previous "godissagirl", "farfrommhomeeaway", "hero", and "Thereyouwillbe", which has not yet been recorded , a total of five songs, can be said to be a classic, not to mention that these five songs are in the same album, that is, five songs are in five different albums, if each album can't sell well, it means that those music lovers don't have the ability to appreciate, and the album with these five classic songs, if it can't sell well, it means that music lovers all over the world are deaf.
Longg, you're amazing! Looks like I'm going to take credit for you in advance!haha!" Adams couldn't hide his joy at the good money ahead, and his mouth was about to smile crookedly as he clapped his hands.
This song "Walky" passed as soon as xìng, which made Lin Feng, who was hit in the morning, finally regain some self-confidence.
After a short break, Lin Feng began to record the sixth song, "FlyBy II" (Night Sky Flight).
This song can be said to be the only R&D song in the entire album. B-style songs, like the previous "arise", are originally sung by a famous British idol powerful boy group - blue.
Although this song is not as classic as "Allrise", the style and melody of the two are somewhat similar, and after its release, it was still widely acclaimed, and it was still a popular on-demand song on the radio many years later, which can explain the charm of this song.
The main thing about this song is the melody arrangement and mixing part, and Lin Feng and the arrangers and remixers led by Ai Li discussed for nearly two hours before they were agreed. As for the recording of the song, it didn't take Lin Feng too long, and he only sang it twice.
Everyone was very satisfied with the recording of this song. If it weren't for the fact that there are already five very classic songs that have been "Dedicated to Beauty in the Front", this song can bring everyone great excitement and excitement. But after experiencing the first five songs, everyone has already been mentally prepared for this song, and if you really want to talk about this song, it is still slightly inferior to the other five. Therefore, when the song "FlyByII" was recorded, everyone just applauded routinely
, but it can be regarded as a little calm, not too excited.
At this time, it is long past the time when the company should leave work in the afternoon, which is very rare for "punctual" Americans.
After saying goodbye to Aili and the others, Lin Feng went out of the recording studio under the leadership of Adams, and went to his house for dinner by the way.
For Lin Fengdi's arrival again, the Addams family of course showed great welcome, and Lin Feng was enthusiastically supported by Barbara at the Addams house.
After the meal, Lin Feng and Adams drank a cup of dragon beard tea that he had made, and returned to Jupiter Records under the leadership of Adams, because Adams had helped Lin Feng invite Mr. Clark, a famous music trainer in the circle, and it is said that many well-known singers in the United States had secretly asked him to teach him.
When they arrived at the record company, Lin Feng and Adams didn't wait long, at eight o'clock in the evening, Clark came to the training room on time, only to see that he was about forty years old, dressed very casually, only wore a set of shirts, jackets and casual pants, and was just over 1.7 meters tall, anyway, he looked like a very ordinary little old man, but he didn't think he was a music training master.
Adams introduced the two to each other, of course, Adams did not explain Lin Fengdi's specific identity, nor did he say that he was Longg, Clark didn't seem to have any excited expression, and presumably even if he knew that he was going to give a lecture to Longg, a super newcomer, he might not be excited, after all, he had lectured on many well-known artists before, and he had seen a lot of big names and big stars, of course, he wouldn't feel so unusual.
When Adams retired and only Lin Feng and Clark were left in the training room, Clark asked straight to the point: "Lin Feng, before I start lecturing you, I want to ask you, why do you want to sing, why do you want to spend $1,000 per hour to ask me to give you a lecture?" A thousand dollars, at this time it was almost 10,000 yuan. This little old man can be said to be a thousand gold, Lin Feng couldn't help but take a closer look at this little foreign old man again, not fat or thin, not ugly or handsome, he is really ordinary, could it be that his mouth is golden?
Seeing that he was very calm, Lin Feng thought about it, and decided to tell the truth: "I sing because I like it, and I want to make some money because of it, of course, I invite you to come because I want to improve my singing level." ”
Lin Feng's big truth made Clark, who was originally serious, rarely smile: "OKK! You are very honest and very good! Then I will teach you the idea of improving your singing level." ”
Under his guidance, Lin Feng really knew how to open his voice, how to make a sound, how to ventilate and other specific skills, and before he sang can be said to be "original", with his own instincts.
The cost of two hours of a class, that is, two thousand US dollars, benefited Lin Feng a lot, and he felt that having a teacher and not having a teacher were indeed very different. I also feel that the money is not very unjustly spent. Sure enough, it's a master! A master has a master's price! A thousand dollars an hour, compared to the knowledge Lin Feng has obtained now, Lin Feng feels that it is worth the money.
After a class, Lin Feng had a comprehensive understanding of music or how to sing, and I felt a little more confident about the song "Thereyllbe".
"Lin Feng, you are the most enlightened one among the few newcomers I have ever met. I hope you can cherish your talent and carry it forward, as a newcomer to Jupiter Records, I am very optimistic about your future!
Before parting, Clark's words of encouragement made Lin Feng feel very warm, this little foreign old man looked very serious, but it was a typical painting of cold on the outside and hot on the inside.
After Clark left, Lin Feng stayed alone in the training room for a while, carefully comprehending the knowledge he had absorbed in the past two hours. When he walked out of the training room, he thought that Adams had already gone home by this time, but he was surprised to find that he was actually standing at the door talking to Clark and saying goodbye to each other.
"Lin Feng, you really surprised me again. Mr. Clark is known for his strictness in our circle, and many well-known singers have basically been trained by him when he teaches, and the singers he recognizes can be said to be only a handful. But do you know what he just told me?" said Adams, with a look of relief.
Lin Feng asked cooperatively, "What did he say?"
"He said that you are the only talented boy with extraordinary musical talent he has seen in all these years, he said that your voice is very unique and charming, and said that if our company cultivates it well, it doesn't take too much time, and you can quickly grow into a powerful singer. It's very rare for him to be so valued and appreciated by him. I think that if this news leaks out, with Mr. Clark's position in our circles, you may become the object of competition from the major record companies. Haha, it's a pity that he didn't know you were longg, otherwise, it must be funny. ”
Regarding Adams's bad taste, Lin Feng could only pout his lips and did not speak.
After going back, Lin Feng routinely talked to his family on the phone, and after talking to Ariel Lin on the Internet for a while, he went online to inquire about some professional knowledge of music.
At a glance, and then connecting with the knowledge obtained from the mouth of the master Clark today, Lin Feng felt that a new door had opened for him in terms of music.