in2ebook Chapter 115 Recording Songs
Chapter 115 Recording Songs
On an autumn afternoon, the warm sunlight shines through the metal window frames between the high-rise buildings, refracting a dazzling light.
With his hands in his pockets, Shan Gui led the curious Jia Lai to recording studio A101 with light steps.
This place has practically become the mountain spirit's private studio.
The room was filled with traces of the mountain spirit's life.
The small blanket for sleeping has slightly frayed edges;
A cabinet full of snacks, all kinds of potato chips, chocolates and biscuits;
A mini-fridge with all sorts of cute fridge magnets on the door;
On the shelf next to the water dispenser, there are rows of uniquely shaped cups, some of which can hardly be called cups and are more like works of art.
Surprisingly, there was a pour-over coffee machine in the room, its solid wood handle polished to a shine, with a small jar of coffee beans placed next to it.
It really has a real, everyday feel to it.
However, as soon as Jia Lai stepped into the recording studio, his eyes widened instantly. Everything around him became unimportant; all he could see were the top-of-the-line, high-spec equipment in the studio.
Those high-specification imported equipment that could only be seen in music magazines were now displayed in such a dense and dazzling array before my eyes.
From professional-grade mixing consoles to monitor speakers with superior sound quality that accurately reproduce every note, and then to the Neumann U47 microphone, a symbol of top-tier sound quality with a gleaming metallic sheen…
"Holy crap, is this for real? Neumann U47!!! Dude, that's amazing!" Jia Lai couldn't help but exclaim, his voice filled with shock and excitement.
The mountain spirit's lips curled slightly upward as he glanced at the "country bumpkin" in front of him, snorted softly, and mocked, "You mutt."
Although when he first arrived, he looked just as good as Jia Lai.
But he has grown up now.
This kind of top-of-the-line equipment is common in the company; it's nothing special.
He ignored the mockery from his good friend and was already eager to immerse himself in the fun of exploring these high-end devices.
Touching here and there, I was completely mesmerized.
After experiencing each one, Jia Lai finally came to his senses and began to pay attention to the small items belonging to the Mountain Spirit in the recording studio.
He strolled slowly, his gaze sweeping over every corner, his heart filled with amazement and emotion. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Tiezi, so you really did find a job here!" His tone was filled with disbelief.
Only now, having seen it with his own eyes, did Jia Lai truly believe that the Mountain Spirit wasn't being kept, but was genuinely working there.
Upon hearing Jia Lai's words, the mountain spirit's forehead immediately creased with a large "well" shape, and he retorted irritably, "Otherwise what?"
The mountain spirit tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on the wall clock. The position of the hour and minute hands made his heart tighten, and he quickly turned to Jia Lai to warn, "The little boss is coming soon. Don't say anything strange in front of her."
Seeing the mountain spirit's serious expression, Jia Lai became genuinely curious about the small business owner the mountain spirit had mentioned.
In his memory, Shan Gui, like himself, was someone who barely made a living by singing in the wave of the Internet, like an unruly wind, free but also drifting, and had never had a proper job.
He remembered that when Shan Gui was in dire financial straits, he joined an unreliable voice chat room. He tried his best to dissuade him, but the kid wouldn't listen.
As expected, I was tied to the contract, which not only caused me to waste many years of time but also ruined my voice.
Jia Lai thought that after that painful lesson, the Mountain Ghost would definitely avoid contracts in the future.
Unexpectedly, he has now been "tied" here again by the small boss he mentioned.
However, this situation seems to be somewhat different from before.
Jia Lai slowly strolled to the front of the mountain ghost's snack cabinet, casually picked up a piece of dark chocolate, tore off the packaging, put it in his mouth, and chewed slowly.
The rich chocolate flavor spread across his tongue, and Jia Lai thought to himself that the mountain spirit was living a comfortable life here, and seemed to be doing quite well. He even had money to buy himself a cabinet full of snacks, including imported chocolates.
It seems that this small business owner truly possesses unique charm and genuine talent.
Jia Lai's curiosity was piqued to its peak, and he finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked the question that had been on his mind: "By the way, why do you call her 'Little Boss'?"
When the mountain spirit heard this question, he was stunned for a moment, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
Long story.
Because Bai Li and I were good friends who met online, we unexpectedly developed into a master-disciple relationship.
But once at the company, things became complicated again, and Bai Li became her boss.
Everyone treated Bai Li, the big boss, with great respect, addressing him as "Boss Bai" in a very proper manner.
If I were to use the name Bai Li again, it would feel somewhat inappropriate.
But if I were to call Bai Li "Boss Bai" like everyone else, it would feel too distant, as if it would immediately widen the gap between us.
So, after some thought, the nickname "little boss," which carried the mountain spirit's personal bias, was born.
Strangely enough, Bai Li accepted the nickname very naturally, as if it were an unspoken understanding between them, so the nickname has continued to be used ever since.
It seems like I'm the only one in this company who calls Bai Li that.
This realization brought the mountain spirit a unique sense of satisfaction.
No one had ever asked the Mountain Spirit this question before. Jia Lai's sudden question really startled the Mountain Spirit, and a surge of complex emotions welled up inside him.
But in the end, he didn't reveal the real reason in his heart, only saying lightly, "Because she is younger than me."
“Oh~” Jia Lai nodded thoughtfully, “So you’re younger than me too, then I can call you…”
Jia Lai hadn't finished speaking.
The door was then opened.
Bai Li peeked out, saw someone inside, and greeted them with a smile: "Hello~"
Upon hearing the voice, Jia Lai instinctively turned his head, and what he saw immediately stunned him, unable to look away. His mouth opened slightly, and the three words he hadn't finished saying involuntarily slipped out: "...Little Boss."
……
Bai Li arrived at the recording studio on time, holding the lyrics she had just finished writing.
On the way here, I heard the system notification sound from the back end.
[Jialai's favorability +5]
【Jialai's Favorability: 15】
Jia Lai already had 10 points of favorability during the competition.
These 5 points of favorability were just added.
Bai Li thought that Shan Gui and Jia Lai must have arrived, and Shan Gui, as her model employee, was speaking well of her, right?
Pushing open the door to the recording studio, sure enough, the Mountain Spirit was already waiting there, along with another handsome guy I'd never seen before.
When Jia Lai participated in the competition, Bai Li learned from Xiao Hao's broadcast that he scored a full 88 points in appearance.
This must be Jia Lai.
But looking at Jia Lai's expression, Bai Li became a little uncertain again.
Because Jia Lai also looks extremely young.
Wasn't it said that he was older than the Mountain Spirit?
That means they should be at least 25 years old or older.
Combined with Jia Lai's voice, Bai Li originally thought she would meet a mature and steady handsome man, but the person in front of her completely overturned her imagination.
I didn't expect it to be such a cute curly-haired creature.
She sported a head of fluffy, ramen-noodle-like hair, with an extremely eye-catching mint green color, and her hair strands were wildly unrestrained.
Her phoenix eyes were slightly upturned, and her dark pupils sparkled with a lively light.
Upon hearing Bai Li's voice, the mountain spirit immediately stood up and introduced, "Hello, young boss, you've arrived. This is Jia Lai."
Jia Lai also stood up and slowly walked over, his clothes making a slight rustling sound with his movements.
Like the Mountain Spirit, it's probably because it's from the north that it looks quite tall.
Bai Li could see his clothes clearly.
Unlike Shan Gui's minimalist all-black outfits, Jia Lai's style is very punk.
He wore a loose-fitting black studded leather jacket with deliberately cut holes, the zipper casually zipped up halfway, revealing a T-shirt underneath printed with an exaggerated skull logo, exuding a rebellious vibe.
She paired it with military green cargo pants, which were covered with various metal chains and small pockets. Several unique punk pins were also stuck in the pockets. The pant legs were casually rolled up, revealing slender ankles, which were also tied with black leather anklets with sharp metal spikes.
I'm a... punk kid.
I thought the Mountain Spirit's outfit was already trendy enough.
Seeing Jia Lai made me realize what true "trendy" really means.
This outfit would definitely turn heads in places like Wangfujing or Taikoo Li, and you'd be the center of attention for street photographers.
But it's also the kind of outfit that Bai Li would quietly avoid if she saw it on the street.
Bai Li couldn't help but wonder, are all musicians so unique and individualistic?
Bai Li extended her hand with reverence: "Jialai, hello, hello, it's a pleasure to meet you."
As Jia Lai walked over, the metal ornaments on his body jingled incessantly.
At that moment, he stretched out his hand, and several bracelets of different styles on his wrist collided with each other, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
Although the bracelets were different in style, they all had an exaggerated metallic texture, as if they were announcing to the world the unique taste of their owners.
As Jia Lai got closer, he could see Bai Li's appearance more clearly.
He couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
Now I roughly understand why that kid, Mountain Ghost, settled down here.
The person in front of you is the ultimate reason.
It's so beautiful.
Forgive him for spending all his reading time sleeping.
So besides "beautiful," he couldn't find any other word to describe it.
Before he came, he was still wondering if the mountain spirit had been deceived.
Now that I think about it, what's wrong with being so awesome and fooling people?
His buddy is eating way too well.
But soon, Jia Lai will discover that what's incredible isn't just Bai Li's appearance, but also her extremely talented musical creativity.
Bai Li simply played a short clip of her own demo recording.
Jia Lai is not yet an employee of their company, nor has he been confirmed as the singer for this song, so they cannot play the entire song for him yet.
It just so happens that Bai Li only recorded a short demo.
But this short demo is already amazing enough.
In the dimly lit atmosphere of the recording studio, the music began to play softly:
“In this private corner, night is sprawling
The bed, a gentle whirlpool, dreams are falling
Heartbeat's rhythm, like tapping on the mattress softly
Body sways with the rhyme, slowly falling
......"
This is a song full of rebellion and individuality in terms of style, melody, and lyrics, with a strange, dark, languid, and sexy feel.
This was also the first time that Shan Gui had heard the music after the lyrics were written; he had only participated in the song production before that.
The song's appeal reached a new level after the lyrics were written.
The lyrics and the song are such a perfect match...
The music stopped abruptly.
Bai Li handed the remaining lyrics to Shan Gui, her eyes filled with confidence and anticipation. With a slight smile, she said softly, "Take a look at them first."
The mountain spirit took the photocopy of the lyrics from Bai Li's hand, and while reading it, it gently stroked the paper with its fingers.
The tips of her ears gradually turned red.
Isn't this word a bit ominous? It's full of that kind of implication.
but……
And for some reason, it matches the music very well.
There couldn't be a more fitting word.
Writing songs is sometimes about expressing emotions.
Although he was deeply offended by this term, the mountain spirit, not wanting to be looked down upon, forced a calm expression, gave a thumbs up, and nodded vigorously in praise: "Amazing!"
There are very few songs with such a strong rhythm in Chinese music. This kind of arrangement is actually more in line with British and American styles, so the English lyrics fit very well.
Of course, the Chinese version is just as good; I'm sure it will be amazing after it's recorded.
Bai Li then turned to Jia Lai, who was standing to the side, and asked with anticipation in her eyes, "Can you sing?"
Jia Lai was still savoring the moment, his eyes filled with a dazed and intoxicated look.
Hearing Bai Li's sudden question, he pointed to himself in confusion, his face full of surprise: "Me?"
Bai Li nodded firmly: "That's right, it's you."
"This...this isn't appropriate."
Jia Lai's idea was that he shouldn't accept something for nothing. He hadn't contributed anything to this song, and it was a song that Bai Li and Shan Gui had completed together. If it were just handed over to him to sing...
Bai Li didn't consider anyone else; she'd just let whoever was suitable sing.
"Whether it's suitable or not, we'll only know after you sing it. It's not that you have to sing it, we're just seeing how well it suits you."
Now that we've come this far...
After a moment's thought, Jia Lai finally stopped hesitating and got up with a clatter, heading towards the recording studio.
Bai Li watched his back and couldn't help but chuckle to herself, thinking: This guy probably never expected to be dragged here to record a song. Dressed so "flashyly," the noise from his whole body when he moves will definitely affect the recording quality.
Fortunately, it was just a test of compatibility, and there was no actual recording to begin with.
The moment Jia Lai started singing, Bai Li knew she had it in the bag.
Jia Lai's voice is highly distinctive. The first part is sung in a breathy, almost murmuring style, which perfectly captures the song's languid and casual feel.
Bai Li was very satisfied.
She then played a short clip of the climax for Jia Lai, along with the corresponding lyrics and singing style.
Jia Lai listened attentively, his eyes revealing focus. Although he seemed frivolous, he was serious about music.
When it was Jia Lai's turn to sing, he took a deep breath and instantly unleashed astonishing power:
"This emotion's growing wild
Like the waves, surging with desire
Voice like fire, burning through the long night
Releasing the weight, that's hard to describe
......"
He not only mastered the high notes in the climax with ease, but also sang them in his own style, with precise control over the contrast between loud and soft.
Bai Li clenched her fist excitedly, secretly praising herself: This is exactly the effect I wanted!
She turned to look at the mountain spirit, her eyes questioning: "What do you think?"
The mountain spirit nodded slightly, a look of complete acceptance on its face.
Actually, when Bai Li invited Jia Lai at the beginning, Shan Gui was a little resentful.
After all, this song was in his comfort zone, and he believed he could sing it well.
But after he actually heard Garai's version, he had to admit that Garai was the most suitable person to sing this song.
Compared to Jia Lai, my voice is more hoarse, although I can sing some sad love songs or rock songs well.
However, when it comes to songs that are extremely sexy and dynamic, songs that require "desire" and "sex," Jia Lai's voice is clearly more advantageous.
Bai Li's judgment was correct.