At nine o'clock in the evening, Teacher Huang brought Ye Mingxuan to a recording studio. The boss and Teacher Huang were good friends for many years. The two of them chatted and joked with each other.
"Old Huang, your belly is growing. It wasn't this big last time. How many months has it been?”The studio owner teased.
Teacher Huang did not want to be outdone. "Old Cao, why is your hair getting thinner and thinner? I think it won't be long before you become like a child.”
The studio owner was a middle-aged man with the surname Cao. He was tall and thin, but he was a little bald. Listening to their conversation, Ye Mingxuan knew that he was the one who recorded Teacher Huang's album back then. At that time, she was in someone else's company. Now, she was in her own company.
Ye Mingxuan stood quietly at the side and did not interrupt. He could not treat outsiders as casually as he did with Teacher Huang and Teacher He. When Teacher Huang introduced him, Ye Mingxuan stepped forward and introduced himself respectfully. "Hello, Teacher Cao. I'm Ye Mingxuan, a newcomer.”
"Old Cao, Xiao Xuan is my proudest disciple. You have to put in more effort. If there were any flaws during the recording later, don't be polite and just say it.”Teacher Huang emphasized.
"Don't worry. I've heard this kid's songs. He's a good seedling. I'll definitely follow the highest requirements. I won't waste his voice and talent. Are you still worried about me?”Boss Cao was not polite at all. "I'll do it myself later."
After bringing Ye Mingxuan to the recording studio, Ms. Huang said goodbye to Mr. Cao. Ms. Huang still had her own matters to deal with, so she left without staying any longer.
"Can I call you Little Ye?"
"Sure, Teacher Cao."
"Sing a cappella first.”
"Without any equipment?"
Boss Cao nodded." You don't have to be so polite. You can call me Old Cao or Uncle Cao like Teacher Huang. Sing a cappella, I'll listen to the tone."
Ye Mingxuan respectfully agreed and sang a cappella of the letter.
Old Cao pondered for a moment after hearing this, unable to make up his mind. "Sing the other song as well."
Ye Mingxuan finished singing An Ordinary Day and waited for Old Cao's evaluation.
Old Cao thought for a while." Let's record an ordinary day first. Do you have any ideas about the accompaniment?”
Ye Mingxuan shook his head. He knew how to sing and how to play instruments. It was not a problem for him to have a score to accompany the song, but he was not good enough to re-accompany the song.
"Then let me tell you my thoughts. The melody of this song was relatively flat. There was basically no big ups and downs in the entire song. The main accompaniment was just a guitar. He didn't need anything fancy. The harmonica would make one feel comfortable and at ease. The main body was like this. Let's try it out first.”
After Old Cao finished speaking, he called over the accompaniment band." To make a long story short, the Red Wolf band. They're not that famous anymore, but they're all real musicians. Very talented. We don't have the accompaniment score, so everyone should be prepared to be tired. We already have a rough idea. The drummer won't be needed. Go get a wooden guitar with a better tone. Xiao Xuan, you'll be in charge of the accompanying guitar. Xiao Chen, you'll be in charge of the main guitar. The others will find an entry point. The melody will be simpler. Don't overpower the sound of the main guitar. Alright, let's give it a try."
Everyone took their instruments and got ready. Old Cao was the youngest to start.
Old Cao was very angry after the first round." Xiao Chen, what's wrong with your lead guitar?" How could he be suppressed by the accompanying guitar? Xiao Xuan, your accompanying guitar is a little fast. You have to slow it down, remember?”
After three attempts, the effect was still not ideal. Old Cao fell into deep thought.
"Xiao Chen, switch with Xiao Xuan. You can't suppress Xiao Xuan's accompaniment. As you walk, you follow Xiao Xuan's rhythm. You're the lead guitar, and he's the accompaniment guitar.”
Old Cao pondered for a moment." Change the guitar too. Change the lead guitar to a folk guitar. Use a classical guitar for the accompaniment. Use the most authentic sound. He moved all the best microphones over. He did not need a pickup device and recorded directly. Alright, let's try it again. Xiaoxuan, you'll use the folk guitar to take charge of the lead part.”
This time, the effect was much better. Old Cao was quite satisfied." Let's do it this way. Everyone, record it a few more times.”
After recording more than ten times in a row, Old Cao clapped his hands in satisfaction." Thank you, everyone. The accompaniment is ready. Next, it's time to record the song. I'll go fix the audio track first. Xiao Ye, order some supper for everyone. Everyone accompanied you until late at night. You should also express your gratitude.”
Old Cao was fixing the audio track at the console. Ye Mingxuan and the Red Wolves were young people who loved music, so they quickly chatted together. They ate the supper delivered by takeout and chatted about music. The more they knew about the Red Wolf band, the stranger they felt. They were all really capable, so why weren't they famous?
The band's drummer was called Wang Jun. He had long hair and dyed it red. He looked like a delinquent, but he was actually very shy." Xiao Xuan, can I call you that too? Our band had a dispute with a young hunk. His father is a big shot in the entertainment industry. He said that we can't stay in the industry anymore. Boss Cao is a good person and is willing to take us in. Otherwise, our Red Wolves can only disband.”Wang Jun was the youngest in the band and said indignantly.
Ye Mingxuan frowned." This young hunk's father is so powerful?”
The leader of the band, Xiao Chen, was called Chen Ting. He looked normal and was the oldest in the band. He was relatively calm. When he mentioned this, he looked helpless." That young hunk sang at a music festival. We accompanied him. Everything was going well at first, but he requested to sing and play by himself. He couldn't even play a simple chord well and was still enjoying himself on stage. Little Wang couldn't stand it and said to him," If you don't have the ability, don't embarrass yourself on stage." After that, we were told that we were not allowed to participate in many music festivals, and we couldn't even keep the bar.”
"He messed around on stage, and it was so awkward for us to be at the side. What's wrong with Little Wang saying a few words to him?”The bassist was a girl called Chen Yao, and she was Chen Ting's brother and sister.
"Everyone argued a few times and almost disbanded. Later, Boss Cao found us and was willing to give us a mouthful of food to eat.”Chen Ting sighed when he talked about what had happened.
"Our Red Wolf band really likes music. As long as we can play music, have a mouth to eat, and not starve to death, everyone will be very satisfied.”Chen Yao laughed at herself. "We don't dare to hope for fame. As long as we can continue to play music, we'll be very happy.”
Ye Mingxuan quietly listened to them.
"I have a studio. If you don't mind, follow me. I'm just a C-list celebrity now. It depends on whether you're willing or not.”
The band leader, Chen Ting, looked grateful, but he still shook his head. "We're still being banned. He won't know if we do it behind the scenes now, but if we do it in front of the stage, we'll implicate you.”
"Then you've underestimated Xiao Xuan. Xiao Xuan's studio, Old Huang and Teacher He, have shares. As long as it's not from the government, there's no problem. If you want to go, go. What's the point of being trapped in my small recording studio?”Old Cao, who had fixed the track, sat down and ate supper with everyone. "Alright, don't say those words of gratitude. Old Cao, I don't mind. I can't keep you guys here. How many young people in the industry are really putting their heart into music? It's time to let you out. Our generation is old and can't play anymore. We can't just watch music decline.”
The eyes of the Red Wolves were red. Just as they were about to say something, Old Cao waved his hand." Hurry up and eat. We still have to record the songs after dinner. It's already past one in the morning. We have to try to record the two songs tonight."”
After supper, everyone's fighting spirit rose again.
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