Chapter 065 Breakthrough
Meng Yu was still complaining about Qu Qinghuan in his heart, when he suddenly heard Lin Chiran's question and was not sure what he meant: "What did you say?"
Lin Chiran glanced at the lyrics page he had just opened and added, "Did you write the lyrics for Grey Vertigo's new album?"
Grey Vertigo is the name of Meng Yu’s band.
Meng Yu listened to Lin Chiran's question and said with great interest: "Yes, doesn't it look like that?"
Lin Chiran looked at the lyrics again. Although the lyricist was listed as Meng Yu, there were some subtle differences from Grey Vertigo's previous style. On the one hand, there was a change in the habit of choosing words and making sentences, and on the other hand, some of the lyrics showed a clear sense of fragmentation.
"This couldn't have been done by one person, right?" Lin Chiran was basically certain of this conclusion. Just looking at the lyrics of this album, it was unlikely to be written by the same person.
Meng Yu was surprised that he had guessed it without revealing anything: "What do you mean?"
Lin Chiran smiled helplessly: "Although a person can have many different styles of writing lyrics, at least they will remain consistent within the same song."
In other words, the lyrics feel like they were forcefully spliced together.
Meng Yu stroked his blue hair, which he had dyed for the promotional period but was of no use, and said with some embarrassment: "Is it really that bad... Well, strictly speaking, three people were involved in writing these lyrics."
Everyone in the recording studio was ashamed after hearing this, no wonder.
Qu Qinghuan thought of something and couldn't help but gloat: "I remember the original lyricist of your band was the keyboard player?"
Meng Yu's expression was sad. "You're right. Half of the lyrics were written by him, and half were written by me. Some of them were changed by the new keyboard player on his own initiative."
"Half..." Lin Chiran was a little confused. Even if one person wrote the lyrics for half of the album's songs, this shouldn't be the result.
Meng Yu had a hard time speaking, his expression was extremely complicated: "Half means half of each song."
The sound engineer who was watching silently on the side couldn't help but said: "Ah?" Although there are examples like this, it is really outrageous that every song is like this.
Meng Yu gritted his teeth and said, "This guy used to hand in a complete sheet of lyrics. Who knows he would be so weird and quit halfway through. I'll just have to bite the bullet and write it."
Lin Chiran recalled the lyrics he had just seen and could only say that Meng Yu really didn't have the talent. Although the effect of the continuation was not very good, it was definitely better than him overturning the entire lyrics and rewriting them...
But continuing to write along the same lines as others, it sounds simple, but it is limited in every way. Lin Chiran comforted him, "There are still some good parts, for example... this song "Ragnarok" is pretty good."
Meng Yu choked up. He knew that Lin Chiran was trying to comfort him, but he felt even more hurt: "That was the only song that I didn't write..."
Qu Qinghuan sneered mercilessly: "I told you that you are not suitable for writing lyrics, right?"
Meng Yu glared and spoke madly, "What can I do? Everyone avoids me when I mention this. The bassist said he was going to the hospital when I asked him, and he hesitated when I asked him why. What happened? He stood in the outpatient hall all day and said he was a volunteer to show his love. He would rather stand there all day than come to write lyrics. The drummer was even more outrageous. He said he had to take care of the children. There are two dogs in the family, a Shiba Inu and a single dog. How can there be such a creature as a human cub? If I don't write, who will?!"
"Pfft..." Every time the sound engineer talked about Meng Yu, he felt that if he had not chosen to make music and turned to crosstalk, he would have become famous all over the country. This guy exudes an unlucky air from head to toe, and he himself is just a walking joke, which is too appropriate.
Qu Qinghuan was also stunned by Meng Yu's overwhelming resentment. After a long while, he said, "Your bassist is quite kind..."
Lin Chiran caught the blind spot: "Who wrote this song "Ragnarok"? " Although it still feels awkward, it is much better than other fragmented ones, and one can see the outline of a personal style.
Meng Yu was proud: "That's the keyboard player I just mentioned."
Qu Qinghuan casually said: "The one that doesn't know the difference between red and green lights?"
"No, it's the new keyboard player." Meng Yu waved his hand and looked at Lin Chiran: "You may know him."
Um? Lin Chiran raised his eyebrows: "I know him?"
Meng Yu brought the topic back to where it had strayed: "It was him who suggested you write the lyrics. His name is Lu Shun. He said he has known you for many years."
It is also for this reason that Meng Yu, knowing full well that he might have offended Lin Chiran last time, still had the courage to invite him to write lyrics. Lu Shun said that when Lin Chiran heard this name, he would most likely not refuse. Now it depends on whether what he said is true or not.
Lin Chiran was very surprised to hear this name: "It's him?"
When Lin Chiran went to see Xu Wanqing last year, he met his mother’s good friend Aunt Chen, who came to leave a bouquet of flowers for her sleeping friend. And Lu Shun is Aunt Chen’s son.
In the past, when the two ladies got together, Lin Chiran and Lu Shun, who were of similar age, would get together. After Xu Wanqing passed away, Aunt Chen was worried that he would be lonely as he was still young, so she always brought Lu Shun to accompany him.
This relationship lasted for a long time, until both of them left home almost at the same time, wanting to make their own way. Lin Chi Ran signed a contract with a company as planned and received training for his debut, devoting himself to his idol career. Lu Shun wanted to play in a band, but before he was halfway through his business, he was taken back by his family and was watched constantly, and gradually they had less and less contact.
"Then about writing lyrics..." Meng Yu looked at Lin Chiran who seemed to be thinking about something.
"Answer it." Lin Chiran added, "But I'm busy making records lately, so it will be later."
Meng Yu was delighted when he heard him agree. "No problem. We just released our new album and it will take some time before we start preparing new songs."
Qu Qinghuan next to him was surprised as to who this person was. However, he asked Lin Chiran to accept the invitation to write lyrics just by mentioning the name. However, he did not have time to think about it as he was busy preparing for the recording of the next musician.
Lin Chiran thought for a moment and said, "Could you please give me Lu Shun's current contact information?"
So you don’t even have your contact information... Meng Yu was a little confused, but he obediently gave his number to Lin Chiran, made sure there was nothing else for him to do, and left.
While waiting, Lin Chiran temporarily left the recording studio and found a quiet place to dial the number he had just received.
"Hello, who are you?" A voice that was more mature than what I remembered came into my ears through the microphone.
Lin Chi Ran listened to this familiar voice, as if he had returned to ten years ago. He introduced himself with a smile in his tone: "Long time no see, Lin Chi Ran."
Lu Shun paused for a second and said confidently: "It seems you agreed."
"That's right." Lin Chiran knew that Lu Shun was referring to the lyrics, and was somewhat concerned about why his old friend suddenly hooked up with Meng Yu: "I thought you didn't play in a band after that."
Lu Shun sighed and said, "It's a long story. Can we arrange a time to meet and talk?"
Both of them have been busy recently, so they quickly set a time to talk about what happened to them over the years later.
Later in the evening, the recording studio also successfully completed the day's work.
While packing up, Qu Qinghuan chatted casually with Lin Chiran: "That Lu Shun, how is his technique?" He had never heard of this person before. As a music producer, Qu Qinghuan paid close attention to all kinds of musicians. Knowing these helped him find the right people in time when making records.
Lin Chiran couldn't tell how he was doing now, so he told the truth: "The last time I heard him perform live was ten years ago."
"You accepted it so readily." Qu Qinghuan was surprised: "And you didn't mind Meng Yu's attitude last time? I wanted to stagger the time when you two might meet, but your schedule is too full to adjust."
Lin Chiran smiled nonchalantly, "I felt a little uncomfortable at first, but when I went back and listened to their band's music, I realized that they were indeed being ignored, so it's understandable that they feel a little resentful. After I said that, he should have understood, and he didn't say anything else."
Xiang Xiang added: "As for writing lyrics... I'm already interested in it, and if it's suitable, I won't refuse it."
Qu Qinghuan was quite tolerant and generous. He smiled secretly: "Then there is no need for me to stagger the recordings of Jingxing and the others." In order to prevent Meng Yu from targeting Jingxing and making nonsense again, he arranged the members' instrumental recordings for tomorrow.
Lin Chiran nodded: "Just arrange it normally next time..."
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The next day, the members of Wax&Wane came to the recording studio to record instrumental accompaniment for their original song "Miss".
This was not Jingxing's first time here, and he was very skilled, and was more adept at the music he composed. The other few members had only recorded the vocal part for their debut single, and this was their first attempt at instrumental accompaniment. Before the official recording, the members rehearsed many times in the practice room.
Qu Qinghuan also explained some precautions and reminded that some difficult phrases can be recorded slowly and not to rush if there is enough time.
In fact, the instrumental accompaniment part can be recorded by professional musicians, which will be better in terms of efficiency and effect, but Lin Chiran and he both believe that Wax&Wane has the ability to challenge these.
Especially the song "Miss", which was written by them themselves. Maybe their skills are not as perfect as those of professional musicians, but in expressing their understanding and emotions of the song, they are definitely not inferior to anyone.
Jingxing was the first to record, and he completed it very smoothly with his excellent skills. When he came out, he encouraged the next member to enter the recording studio: "Keep going!"
Ji Qifeng nodded, high-fived Jingxing, and fighting spirit burned in his eyes. Although he is not a professional musician, his love for it is absolutely extraordinary. These days when I have no notice, I have been practicing with my guitar, engraving the melody deeply in my mind, and I have already mastered the part to be recorded.
After confirming that the tuning was correct again, the guitar tone that was no less than any other sounded in the recording studio. The characteristic of the song "Miss" lies in the "battle" between the musical instruments. Unlike ordinary songs where the instruments cooperate and yield to each other, they rush to show their presence.
The stubborn tone of Ji Qifeng's fingertips perfectly presented this characteristic, and everyone in the control room was dazzled.
Qu Qinghuan nodded secretly. Being able to achieve this level showed that the performer never set limits for himself just because he was not a professional musician. Instead, he was constantly challenging himself to break through the constraints that blocked his progress.
Lin Chiran's eyes were also full of affirmation, and he remembered what Ji Qifeng said when he came to see him not long ago.
A few days ago, he mentioned his personal plans to the members again.
Jiang Hechu was praised by his acting teacher in the acting course for his talent; An Juesui also chose variety shows and hosting, and slowly accumulated experience.
"I still want to win with music." Ji Qifeng stood there steadily and expressed his thoughts without wavering.
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