Chapter 91: Selling Songs (2)
I inquired with Lao Dong about the most formal music studio in L City, made a phone call in advance, and rushed over on Saturday.
Moonlight Studios.
I stood in front of the studio and looked up at the plaque, which matched Siyue's stage name.
Shrugged his shoulders and walked into the house, a man with long flowing hair who looked like he was engaged in art received me, his face was full of pride, and he ignored me when he saw me.
"You're the original singer you dated me this morning? Want to record a song? ”
"Yes." I nodded, looked around, the music room recommended by Lao Dong was not bad, all kinds of equipment, very professional.
"My name is George, so you can call me Mr. Qiao. Don't talk nonsense, I'm busy, let's just start recording. ”
Hearing the name George, I looked this teacher Qiao up and down with some surprise, could it be that he is still of mixed Chinese and foreign blood? can look at his appearance, but it is a pure Chinese face.
Hand my score to George, and the third song I chose was "Queen of Heaven".
George glanced at him and said dissatisfiedly.
"How is it a simple score?"
I shrugged: "I'm an amateur, I can only write a simple score." ”
"Let's get started." George frowned.
Walking into the studio, sitting down, it was a really nice place for me. It was a world away from singing and recording at home, so I quickly got into the mood after buttoning up my headphones and trying on the microphone.
Without preparing an accompaniment beforehand, I sang a cappella.
"Stop." George walked in with a frown, I thought something had happened.
He looked me up and down: "The song is good, you wrote it yourself?" ”
"Yes." I nodded.
"Your voice is so familiar, have you ever produced any works before?"
Before I could reply, George suddenly came to his senses, jumped to his feet, and looked at me in shock.
"You won't be—Siyue."
I nodded slowly.
George looked at me stunned for five seconds, slapped his head, and took my hand excitedly: "Teacher Siyue, you are my idol." I really didn't expect you to be a local, I really didn't expect it, I listened to your song last night, and I saw you today. ”
I took a step back and quietly pulled out his clenched hand, this thing can't be gay.
"Teacher Qiao, you're polite. I'm just an ordinary person, I sang two songs casually, I can't afford to be a teacher, and I can't afford to be called an idol. ”
George hurriedly said: "No, no, no, don't call me teacher, just call me Little Joe, you are really my idol, don't lie to you, I have been in the music industry for seven or eight years, and I can't enter the ranks of singers, I have always been a little grassroots." keeps writing and recording songs by myself, I want to have a song of my own fame that is popular all over the Internet, but I have never succeeded. Originally, I was desperate, wondering if a grassroots musician like me couldn't take the road of music. Without the packaging and promotion of large companies, and without the lyrics and music composed by famous industry insiders, it is impossible for the majority of listeners to pay. But it wasn't until your two songs became popular in the music scene that I realized that as long as my talent was in place, other deficiencies were not a problem at all. You see, as far as your amateur singing level is concerned, it can be popular all over the country, and my George is a musician from a professional class, so why can't it......"
George's eyebrows fluttered, and his mouth was about to say anything, and as soon as he realized it, he quickly covered his mouth.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Teacher Siyue, I didn't mean to say that you can't sing, I mean ......"
I waved my hand: "Okay, no need to explain, you're not wrong." Actually, I don't sing very well in my songs. ”
George smiled wryly: "Teacher Siyue, your talent for lyrics and composition is there, I think no one in the entire Chinese music scene can compare to you, it doesn't matter if you sing badly......"
"Stop." I made a pause gesture, "I'm here to record a song for you today, don't say anything polite." In addition, don't always call me Teacher Siyue, it sounds weird. ”
George thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll call you an idol." ”
I put my hand on my forehead and looked at him speechlessly.
"My surname is Chen, you can call me Mr. Chen."
"Mr. Chen......" George read, "Look, can I call you Mr. Chen?" ”
"Nope." I said categorically, I don't want to wait until 08 years to take the door, and compete with Brother Xi for a nickname. "It's Mr. Chen." I insisted.
"Okay, Mr. Chen." George said weakly.
As soon as Siyue's identity was revealed, the identities of me and George were immediately turned over. Originally, I was the guest and he was the master, and I came to ask him to help record the song, but now he is respectful to me and listens to my instructions.
"Mr. Chen, in fact, if you really want to record the song better, I will record it tomorrow. I'm limited in my ability alone, and I'm afraid I won't be able to record your songs well. George hesitated and told me.
He was concerned about the quality of my recordings, and of course I gladly accepted them.
"Will there be any difference between recording a song tomorrow and today?"
George nodded very seriously: "The two members of our studio went to the provincial capital a few days ago and will come back tomorrow." Both of them are veteran musicians, especially Zhou Yu, who is the founder of our studio, although she is young, she is already well-known in our private music circles, and has even written episodes for several TV series broadcast on CCTV. ”
"So powerful?" I became interested all of a sudden, but I didn't expect to find a professional musician to guide me in the recording of my songs in a small place like L City, so the effect of this song recording must be a qualitative improvement compared to the first two songs.
The effect of the third song is directly related to the price of the singers to ask for the song.
"Okay." I didn't hesitate and nodded in agreement. George was thrilled to see that I agreed with him.
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On Sunday, I met Zhou Yu, who was touted by George, and another core member of the studio, Kong Peikai.
The first time I saw Zhou Yu, I was left with a capable and calm impression. The people are beautiful, but they look cold.
"Is that you?" Zhou Yu was a little surprised to see me, as if he knew me.
I asked suspiciously, "Miss Zhou Yu, do you know me?" ”
Zhou Yu's face was as usual, and he shook his head: "It's me who admitted my mistake." ”
Zhou Yu was no longer polite, and talked about business straight to the point.
"Mr. Chen, for the recording of this song "Queen of Heaven", our studio will do its best to not accept a penny, but I just hope that the name of our Moonlight Studio can be marked when the song is released."
I nodded, "No problem." ”
I am certainly happy if I don't charge money. Recently, the money on hand is relatively close, and I can't ask for it if I can record it for free. And with the name of Moonlight Studio, I have nothing to refuse.
"Then let's hurry up and get started."
At the beginning of the recording, I was surprised that they had made a simple first version accompaniment, which sounded pretty good.
asked Zhou Yu and knew that this accompaniment was the handwriting of Kong Peikai, who had not spoken. When I came back in the early morning, I didn't care about resting, and I rushed out in three hours.
My impression of Moonlight Studio has been taken to the next level.