fictionpage Perhaps Chapter 411 is just an act?
Perhaps Chapter 411 is just an act?
Perhaps Chapter 411 is just an act?
Lin Yourong, who had already memorized the lyrics, stood alone in front of the microphone.
Her almond-shaped eyes, as clear as autumn water, were slightly closed as she became completely immersed in the prelude flowing from her listening headphones.
Inside the control room, separated by glass partitions, tranquility enveloped every corner.
The air here seemed to have frozen, so quiet that you could hear your own heartbeat.
Apart from Hu Jiyan, who was staring intently at the screen like a statue, without even blinking, everyone else's eyes were fixed on Lin Yourong, like a spotlight on a stage.
Liang Qiaobo suddenly remembered that Hu Jiyan had just said that Mr. Y's demo was extremely well-made and even included complete arrangement and instrumentation.
A sense of doubt and curiosity arose in my heart.
He wondered to himself, "Could it be that they extracted the backing track from the demo and then immediately started recording the vocals?"
Even though the prelude sounds a bit rough, with an unpolished simplicity.
But the next moment, Lin Yourong's soft, murmuring singing, as if gently whispering in one's ear, slowly wafted out from the headphones:
"To cross the fire of this world~"
"To experience the burning silence of a lifetime..."
Liang Qiaobo's slightly furrowed brows immediately relaxed, replaced by an undisguised expression of admiration.
He savored every nuance of the human voice with utmost care, and through the unadulterated monitoring headphones, it sounded flawless.
Lin Yourong's singing voice is indeed heavenly, with a natural reverberation effect that is simply amazing.
Such a level of three-cavity resonance is beyond the reach of ordinary training; it can only be described as exceptionally gifted.
So many unavoidable circumstances... and so much too late...
Only then can one understand why they came.
"Still wandering in dreams..."
Sha Baoliang inadvertently caught a glimpse of Liang Qiaobo's absorbed expression.
Then, looking at Hu Jiyan, we saw him leaning forward, staring at the screen as if he wanted to crawl into it, nodding frequently, clearly engrossed in it.
On the screen, the sound waves rise and fall like dynamic mountain ranges within the audio track...
A surge of intense, uncontrollable curiosity welled up in Sha Baoliang's heart.
It's worth noting that these two are both veteran musicians who have spent most of their lives in the music industry.
They have seen countless excellent musical works and come into contact with all kinds of singers. If they can be so focused, then the song that Lin Yourong is recording at this moment must be extremely outstanding.
Sha Baoliang's curiosity grew stronger.
He couldn't help but slowly move to Liang Qiaobo's side, tilting his ear close to the listening earpiece, trying to find out what was going on.
However, these headphones didn't leak any sound at all, so I couldn't hear anything...
Sha Baoliang felt uneasy all over, as if ants were crawling on his body.
"Let the road I came from take me home~ On my way home~" The melodious singing voice flowing from the headphones gradually faded away.
Liang Qiaobo had just heard a powerful drumbeat—
at this time.
Hu Jiyan suddenly pressed the pause button, all sound stopped abruptly, and he slammed his hand on the microphone, exclaiming in admiration: "Excellent, Lin Su, one take! Not a single flaw!"
His voice, filled with excitement and admiration, echoed in the control room.
Upon hearing this, Liang Qiaobo realized that the transition from the verse to the chorus, and then to the end of the recording of the first verse, was such a flat and unexciting monologue.
Despite this, the transitions are extremely natural and smooth, without any trace of artifice or abruptness.
Moreover, this soothing melody, seemingly calm, subtly draws the listener's emotions into the unique atmosphere it creates, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in it without even realizing it.
Hearing Hu Jiyan's praise, Lin Yourong felt a great sense of accomplishment, even though she had done it "on the first try".
But she only gave a faint smile, said "thank you" into the microphone, and then took off her headphones.
Lin Yourong glanced at the people in the control room.
Her gaze was calm and composed. She sat back down in her chair without making a sound, picked up an A4 sheet of paper from the music stand, and began to read it intently.
She silently decided not to go out. She'd better prepare more and record another segment; dealing with people and socializing is too troublesome…
Liang Qiaobo took off his headphones and gently placed them on the control panel.
His gaze pierced through the glass partition, fixed on Lin Yourong's serene expression.
Liang Qiaobo sighed with lingering enjoyment, "Lin Su's singing skills are truly outstanding. Her control over her breath, her ethereal and profound voice, and her deep emotional understanding of the songs all remind me of Wang Fei back in the day."
Liang Qiaobo once tailored a solo album for Faye Wong at the peak of her career, so she naturally knows Faye Wong's musical style and singing characteristics very well.
As a top-tier female singer who has dominated the music scene across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, the assessment that "one can see the shadow of her in her younger days" is undoubtedly high praise.
"Is Lin Su's singing ability good?" Hu Jiyan leaned back in his chair with an air of nonchalance, turned around and smiled, "Teacher Liang, I've told you before, this is a song with emotions building layer by layer. This is just the beginning, it hasn't even started to explode yet!"
Liang Qiaobo gleaned the clue from the abruptly stopped drumbeats.
He pursed his lips slightly, revealing a knowing smile, and said, "It seems there are more surprises to come."
The words paused.
He then asked in his thick Cantonese-accented Mandarin, "The backing track must have been temporarily taken from the demo, right?"
Hu Jiyan nodded slightly and replied, "Teacher Liang is indeed perceptive. This accompaniment was indeed extracted from the demo as a temporary measure. Although the current intro is a bit rough, Mr. Y has a very ingenious concept for the composition and arrangement of the whole song. Teacher Liang, Lin Su is preparing to record a section right now. Would you like me to play the demo for you to listen to first?"
Hearing the praise in his voice for Mr. Y, Liang Qiaobo glanced at Sha Baoliang beside her and said unhurriedly, "Anyway, Baoliang and I aren't in a hurry. Let's wait for Lin Su to be ready and see if she can continue with one take."
Upon hearing this, Sha Baoliang raised an eyebrow slightly, and was about to ask Hu Jiyan to play the recording Lin Su had just made for him.
However, having said that, he changed his mind, and with a hint of anticipation on his face, he raised an objection: "There are only two monitoring headphones, and I didn't hear anything just now. I'm really itching to hear it. In that case, why don't we take this opportunity to appreciate Mr. Y's arrangement?"
“That’s fine, let’s listen to the demo first.” Liang Qiaobo nodded with a smile in agreement.
Seeing that both of them had this intention, Hu Jiyan immediately reached for the mouse and began to operate it.
Soon after, the monitor speakers started playing the demo of "The Wind on the Way Home".
Since Liang Qiaobo already knew that this was a main melody song with a special structure, and had previously heard Lin Su sing part of it through his headphones, he focused his attention more on the melody and arrangement details.
When Sha Baoliang first heard the somewhat rough intro, he was rather dismissive, feeling it didn't have the kind of appeal that would immediately grab his attention. But the moment the ethereal and clear humming began to play, Sha Baoliang immediately raised his eyebrows, his expression instantly becoming focused as he began to listen attentively.
have to say.
Thanks to the Sony C-100 microphone that Lin Yourong brought from her parents' home, the delicate humming she recorded sounded like heavenly music, instantly bringing them into a tranquil yet slightly melancholic atmosphere.
As time goes by, the progress bar advances little by little.
As the drumbeats slowly began, Liang Qiaobo listened intently, not wanting to miss a single detail.
Playing through the monitor speakers, the drumbeats sounded like the rhythm of a heartbeat, powerfully striking the eardrums one after another, injecting vitality and energy into the entire song.
All the emotions that had been building up before surged forth like a powerful torrent, driven by the strong drumbeats.
At this moment, the voices gradually changed from the initial low humming to high-pitched and passionate singing.
Upon hearing this, Liang Qiaobo even involuntarily closed his eyes, clearly engrossed in the conversation.
It felt like only a moment had passed before the demo was nearing its end.
As the music gradually calmed down, a lingering sense of satisfaction filled the control room, making one want to listen to it a second time immediately.
Liang Qiaobo and Sha Baoliang both fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
"This arrangement is truly ingenious!" Sha Baoliang couldn't help but exclaim softly, breaking the silence. "The use of each instrument is just right, and the development of the melody is very natural and smooth, without the slightest abruptness. It can be seen that Mr. Y's understanding and mastery of arrangement has reached a very high level."
As Sha Baoliang spoke, he nodded slightly, his face full of appreciation.
Liang Qiaobo also deeply agreed.
He opened his eyes and said in a slow, Hong Kong-accented Mandarin, "Yes, just from this demo, you can deeply feel the huge potential of this song. The layered emotions build up gradually. It starts off very gently, but when the drums start, the hairs on my body stand on end. It has a very... very epic feeling."
Hu Jiyan smiled and said, "If an ordinary singer were to sing this kind of patriotic song, it would definitely be clear and melodious, and the audience would be very excited. Most people would probably just listen to it once and move on, and would definitely not listen to it on repeat. But Lin Su's singing style is different. You can listen to it a hundred times and never get tired of it. The more you listen, the more you enjoy it."
“I think… I should still keep some expectations for this song and not listen to it until the official release.” As soon as Liang Qiaobo finished speaking, he suddenly turned around and walked away decisively.
As he walked, he muttered, "Baoliang, let's get back to work."
Sha Baoliang was caught off guard by Liang Qiaobo's sudden action.
He paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly recovered and followed closely behind, not forgetting to turn back to Hu Jiyan and say, "Teacher Liang is right, then I won't disturb you any longer."
Xing Yujia, who had been silently observing from the side, couldn't help but scratch the back of her neck, thinking to herself that people who make music are indeed all eccentric.
But Huan Ge is an exception.
Liang Qiaobo and Sha Baoliang went out one after the other, walking slowly forward.
The overhead lights cast a soft glow, and as you walk along this quiet corridor, you can faintly hear music emanating from other rooms.
Just then, a tall and handsome young man came towards us from the entrance of the corridor.
His meticulously combed slicked-back hairstyle added a touch of unrestrained and dashing charm to his appearance.
Especially those clear and deep eyes, which possess both the vigor and agility of youth, as well as a composure and restraint beyond their years.
These qualities combine to give her a very unique aura that makes her stand out.
Liang Qiaobo and Sha Baoliang's gazes were drawn to the young man almost simultaneously, lingering on him for a moment.
The young people were also observing them.
As the two sides drew closer, their footsteps echoed in a continuous, rhythmic chorus.
The young man, with a warm smile, politely greeted them, "Hello, teachers."
Liang Qiaobo smiled and nodded politely, replying, "Hello."
"Hello," Sha Baoliang replied immediately.
The two sides passed each other.
Liang Qiaobo walked a short distance, turned around, placed his hand on the doorknob, gently turned it, and pushed the door open.
Sudden.
Hearing Sha Baoliang whisper behind him with a hint of doubt and curiosity, "Teacher Liang, that young man just now seemed unusual! He looked a bit unfamiliar, though. He must be some kind of newly debuted idol singer, right?"
Liang Qiaobo tilted his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Whether they're in the music industry or not, I don't know. Maybe they're an actor?"
"That's why I said he looked unfamiliar. I guess he's definitely not an actor!" Sha Baoliang thought for a moment, then glanced back at the receding figure.
He pondered to himself.
The show "I Am a Singer" is now a phenomenal success, sweeping the nation. Yet this young man seemed so indifferent when he met him and Teacher Liang?
Sha Baoliang suddenly smiled, stepped into the room, and said with a hint of uncertainty in his tone, "He doesn't seem like a singer either; he's probably not in the entertainment industry."
……
At the same time, Yu Huan stopped in front of the door and turned to look at the empty corridor.
In that split second, he thought it over and realized there was no need to rush to get close to him and reveal that he was 'Mr. Y'.
After all, they didn't know him.
Moreover, there was already an appointment for the evening, and it would be most appropriate for Hu Jiyan and Sister Ru to formally introduce Liang Qiaobo, this key figure.
If you run into each other, just say hello; that's enough if you're polite.
With a clear mind, Yu Huan pushed open the door, and the scene behind it instantly came into view.
Hu Jiyan was sitting upright in front of the control panel, staring intently at the screen, while his wife, behind the glass partition, was engrossed in recording a song, her lips moving as she spoke.
Xing Yujia's eyes lit up as soon as she saw Yu Huan.
As Yu Huan approached, she hurriedly said, "Brother Huan, Teacher Liang Qiaobo and Teacher Sha Baoliang just came over."
Yu Huan nodded slightly and said calmly, "I know. I ran into them on my way back and greeted them."
(End of this chapter)