Volume 2 The Commodity Society Chapter 165 Music Tutor
When it was time to go to work, Chen Feng took the initiative to ask Ai Li to record another song, and Ai Li and the other staff were relieved when they heard it.
The song chosen by Chen Feng is called "walkingaway", which is a song in the new urban genre, and the original singer of this song is CraigDavid, the current popular R*B guardian in the UK, the king of newcomers in the music industry, who is only 20 years old this year, and his first single "FillMeIn" made him the youngest male singer ever to win the top of 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 that is destined to sing rhythm and blues, his sound quality is steady but there is no vicissitudes of the old-fashioned R*B, the tone is smooth but there is no artificiality of the new R*B, it can be said that it is sweet but not greasy, the first 2STEP R*B style, smooth melody and beautiful transposition, and slender and tactful voice are all breathtaking. It is even more rare that 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, 2 MTV Music Awards, 6 British MOBO Music Awards and 6 Ivor Novellos Music Awards, including the Best Composition of the Year award. He pushed the boundaries between artistic style and pop music, and sang his first song that was refreshingly surprising. If there are no accidents. He will sell an incredible 13 million copies worldwide, sing concerts all over the world, and even braggart daddy, Missie Ellett, 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 Michel, and the most perfect and outstanding singer in the British R*B music scene.
It can be said that the one who has a chance to break the CraigDavid record now is long. But Long's current identity has not been disclosed, and Chen Feng has no intention of disclosing his age to break this record. In a past life. One of his favorite songs, "walkingaway," is Urban, a song with simple lyrics and a very smooth rhythm.
"Well, the rhythm and melody of this song are very good, but it's not very difficult. The arrangement is also relatively simple, so let's record this one first. ”
As a producer, Ai Li certainly knew the characteristics of this song, casually said the characteristics of this song, and began to discuss the specific arrangement of this song with Chen Feng.
Nearly half an hour later, the arrangement part was completed, and Chen Feng walked into the studio and began the recording of the song "Walkingaway".
“imwalkingawayfromthetroublesinmylife
I walked away from the troubles of my life
imwalkingaway(yeah)ohtofindabetterday
I walked away and (yes) went looking for a better day
……
imwalkingaway, I'm walking away
sometimessomepeoplegetmewrong
whenitssomethingivesaidordone
When I say something or do something. Sometimes some people misunderstand me
sometimesyoufeelthereisnofun
Sometimes you feel bored
thatswhyyouturnandrun
So you turn around and run away
butnowitrulyreali color
But now I really get it
somepeopledontwannacompromi color
Some people don't want to budge
wellisawthemwithmyowneyes
spreadingtho color liesand
wellidontwannalivemylifetoomanysleeplessnights
Alas, I witnessed them spreading lies, and alas, I didn't want to spend too many long sleepless nights
notmentioningthefightsimsorrytosaylady
Don't mention it to me, I'm sorry to say to you, miss
……
wellimsotiredbaby
Alas. Baby, I'm so tired
ThingsYousayYoured Day Vingmeaway
If you tell me about the earth, you will drive me away
whispersinthepowderroombaby
Rumors in the powder room, baby,
dontlistentothegamestheyplay
Don't listen to their jokes
girlithoughtyoudreali color
imnotlikethemotherguys
Girl, I think you'll understand that I'm different from the rest of them
cozisawthemwithmyowneyes
Because I saw them spreading lies
Youshouldvebeenmorewi color and
You should be wiser
wellidontwannalivemylifetoomanysleeplessnights
Alas. I don't want to allow myself to spend too many long sleepless nights
notmentioningthefightsimsorrytosaylady
Don't mention it to me, I'm sorry to say to you, miss
imwalkingaway(nowimwalkingaway)
fromthetroublesinmylife(fromthetroublesinmylife) from the troubles of my life (from my life
Annoyed)
……”
The lyrics of this song are almost straightforward, and the content can be said to be very empty. If you really want to define it. He can be said to be a saliva song, with no connotation. Of course, this song can never be said to be equivalent to the domestic "Mice Love Rice" and the like, in this song CraigDavid* sings emotionally. It still gave everyone a refreshing feeling and deep memory, making this song spread all over the world and loved by fans in many countries.
Chen Feng's interpretation of this song did not deliberately imitate him, but just borrowed his method of transposition, and injected new elements and styles into the song with his unique magnetic voice. Overall, it's still very good. This can be seen from the appreciative expressions and applause of everyone in the control room.
"It's wonderful! long, I thought this song was just good, but now that you're singing it, it's perfect. You've added a new twist to Urban's genre, which is a very new and refreshing attempt, so to speak, with guò, you've given Urban. It's a new situation, and it's very good!"
Although Chen Feng has given Ai Li a lot of surprises in the past two days, this surprise also made him very excited.
Adams has been very concerned about Chen Feng's "cash cow" these days, and it can be said that Chen Feng's long-term debut album is related to the future of their Jupiter Records, as well as his president's bonus. He can imagine the prospect of a crazy hit on this album by Long. Of course, Chen Feng's album recording is regarded as the focus of the work at this stage, and the whole process is followed.
After listening to this song "Walkingaway", 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 Chen Feng's unique singing voice, magnetic * tone, and tactful listening to the transposition part, which makes people feel very comfortable to hear. There was only one thought in his heart, if this song was not popular. That's unreasonable. And this song. Plus the previous "godisagirl", "farfromhomeaway", "hero", and "Thereyouwillbe", which has not yet been recorded, a total of five songs. It can be said that it is a classic song, not to mention that these five songs are in the same album, that is, the 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 it, and there are five classic songs on the album, if they can't sell well, it means that music lovers all over the world are deaf.
"Long, 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 that was going to come, and his mouth was about to laugh crookedly as he clapped his hands.
This song "Walkingaway" was cleared at one time, which made Chen Feng, who was hit in the morning, finally regain some self-confidence.
After a short break, Chen Feng began to record the sixth song, "FlyBy II" (Night Sky Flight). This song is arguably the only R*B style song on the entire album. Like the previous "All Sun", the original singers are all famous British idol powerful boys' group - blue.
Although this song is not as classic as "All the Sun", the style and melody of the two are somewhat similar, and after its release, it was still widely acclaimed, and until many years later, it was still a popular on-demand song on the radio. It can explain the charm of this song.
This song is mainly about the melody arrangement and remixing, for which Chen Feng and Ai Li led the arranger and remix staff had a nearly two-hour discussion. It was agreed. As for the recording of the song, it didn't take Chen Feng too long, and it was OK after only singing 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 previous 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. So. When the song "FlyBy II" was recorded, everyone just applauded and expressed their appreciation, but they were a little calm and 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 Ai Li and others, Chen Feng came out of the recording studio under the leadership of Adams, and went to his house for dinner by the way.
For Chen Fengdi's arrival again, the Adams family of course expressed a great welcome. Chen Feng was enthusiastically supported by Barbara at Adams's house again.
After the meal, Chen Feng and Adams drank a cup of dragon beard tea that he had made, and then returned to Jupiter Records under the leadership of Adams, because Adams had helped Chen 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, Chen Feng and Adams didn't have to 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 wearing a shirt, jacket and casual trousers, and was just over 1.7 meters tall.
Adams introduced the two to each other, of course, Adams did not explain Chen Feng's specific identity, nor did he say that he was Long. Clark didn't look excited. And presumably even if he knew that he was going to give a lecture to Long, a super newcomer, he might not be excited. After all, he has lectured to many well-known artists before, and he has seen a lot of big names and big stars, so of course he won't feel so unusual.
When Adams retired and only Chen Feng and Clark were left in the training room, Clark asked straight to the point: "Chen Feng, before I start lecturing you, I want to ask you, why do you want to sing, why do you want to pay 1,000 dollars an hour to ask me to give you a lecture?"
When Chen Feng heard this question, the first thing that came to mind was, of course, the "$1,000 per hour" teaching fee in his words. A thousand dollars, at this time it was almost 10,000 yuan. This little old man can be said to be a thousand gold, Chen Feng couldn't help but take a closer look at this little foreign old man again, not fat, not thin, not ugly or handsome, it is really ordinary, is his mouth golden?
Seeing him very calmly, Chen 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." ”
Chen Feng's big truth made Clark, who was originally stern, rarely smile: "Ok! You are very honest and very good! Then I will teach you the idea of improving your singing level." ”
Under his guidance, Chen Feng really knows 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 instinct.
The cost of two hours per class, that is, 2,000 US dollars, benefited Chen 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 is a master! A master has the price of a master! One thousand dollars an hour, compared to the knowledge that Chen Feng has obtained now, Chen Feng feels that it is worth the money.
After a class, Chen Feng had a comprehensive understanding of music or how to sing, and I felt a little more confident about the song "ThereYouwillbe".
"Chen Feng, you are the most enlightened of 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 Chen Feng feel very warm, this little foreign old man looked very strict, but it was a typical picture of cold on the outside and hot on the inside.
After Clark left, Chen Feng stayed alone in the training room for a while, carefully comprehending the knowledge he had learned 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.
"Chen 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.
Chen 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, he doesn't know that you are long, otherwise, it must be funny. ”
Regarding Adams's bad taste, Chen Feng could only pout and not speak.
After going back, Chen Feng routinely talked to his family on the phone, and after talking to Hongye online for a while, he went online to inquire about some professional knowledge in related music.
At a glance, and then connecting with the knowledge obtained from the mouth of the master Clark today, Chen Feng felt that a new door had been opened for him in terms of music.