Chapter 438 438 Two Road Idiots

The studio that EMI arranged for Glory to Death was actually the building they signed with, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 128th Street.

The building began as the home of the New York studio of Capitol. Records, the first West Coast label founded in 1942, and within four years of their inception, they sold With 42 million records, it was considered capable of becoming the sixth largest record company, but in 1955 Capitol Records was acquired by EMI Records and became an independent label of EMI Records. In Capitol Records' fifty-year history, the Beatles are undoubtedly their greatest achievement.

The base of Capitol Records is Los Angeles, where there is also a Capitol Records Building. The cylindrical disc building was the first circular building in the world at that time, and it was also a very distinctive building in Los Angeles. When EMI wanted to sign Glory to the Dead, the first thought of the band was that EMI would sign them under Capitol Records, because Capitol Records was the best choice from all perspectives. The record was signed under the head office.

Of course, this also means that EMI has higher expectations for the band, and will provide the band with more resources, expecting to open up a wider market, not only in the United States, but also in Europe.

When they came to the contract building again, Henry took them to the fourth floor smoothly. The fourth floor is not only the location of the practice room, but also a huge recording studio at the end of the corridor, which is also one of the top recording studios in New York. one.

In the early days of the rise of the record industry, each record company was equipped with its own recording studio, and the entire album production process was completed within the company. However, with the development of the industry, the division of labor is inevitable, just like the film industry gradually The distribution and other links are all independent. Now there are more and more independent professional recording studios, and record companies have begun to hand over the recording part to professional recording studios to complete the division of labor and cooperation to achieve the most perfect results.

For example, the last time Hugo recorded the ending song for "The Wind in the Sea of ​​Righteousness", he arrived at the famous Sound City studio to complete all the recording work.

However, the recording studio set up by Capitol Records in New York was actually a professional recording studio, not a branch. The equipment and conditions of the recording studio are also top-notch in Gotham Town, where music is developed, so EMI Records also recorded this high-level recording. The room is used to the best of its ability, and many albums are recorded directly here.

The group filed into the recording studio, but did not see the album producer who was waiting. The band was greeted by an empty room that made everyone look at each other. Everyone originally looked at Neil, but then followed Neil to look at Henry. As an agent, it was natural for Henry to solve the problem.

He didn't want to, but Henry sat down directly on the sofa, and also found a comfortable position to lean up, "Don't worry, just wait, anyway, the recording studio can't run." This time, the band members all looked at Hugo , Hugo nodded, also looking like he didn't mind, so the band members found a place to sit down one after another.

Hugo stood there and looked at the recording studio. In fact, the decoration here is not new. It still has a strong 1970s style. It seems that it has not been modified since the renovation in the 1970s, but even so. Than Sound City's studios look a little closer to the present. The equipment in the recording studio is very complete. Although there is no computer recording equipment that Hugo is very familiar with in the 21st century, the equipment on the audio console makes Hugo shine.

In the 21st century, people have learned to use computer recording equipment to omit the complicated recording work. Thanks to the intelligence and simplicity of the computer, more and more ordinary people can complete the recording work alone, and more and more online videos appear on the Internet. More cover singers, this is the convenience brought by computer recording equipment.

However, the real professional recording work must be divided into two parts, one is the advanced computer equipment, the other is the traditional recording equipment. Combining the two equipment to complete the recording work is the most perfect, and some details Part of it is only modified by computer, although it can be done, but the effect is still different.

It's like the work of embroidery, which can be done by machine in the future, and it is also perfect, without flaws. But embroidery done by hand still has a spirituality that machines cannot comprehend. The same is true for food. There is a difference in taste between machine-made noodles and hand-kneaded or ramen noodles. Music is no exception.

Hugo used to know enough about computer recording equipment, but this expensive professional recording equipment can be said to know nothing. Now he has the opportunity to learn how to use these professional equipment. Hugo is very excited. In fact, this is also part of music understanding. The use of musical instruments, the use of recording equipment, and mixing skills play a vital role in arranging compositions.

Hugo couldn't wait to start recording, but the album producer seemed to have disappeared, waiting for about five minutes without seeing anyone. Hugo decided to go to the bathroom to address his physical needs, and then came back to wait.

The building of EMI Records is still very large, and the corridors are also slightly complicated due to the large number of practice rooms on the fourth floor. There is also a corridor that connects the entire fourth floor in a ring shape. After Hugo found the bathroom, he couldn't find the way back after he came out. He looked at the same and different roads on the left and right, and was confused.

In fact, no matter how big the fourth floor is, the corridors can lead to limited directions, so Hugo thought that if he tried every corridor, he would definitely be able to find the recording studio. He chose the direction on the left without thinking about it. In the past, but who knows, after going around for a long time, he actually went around the bathroom door again, which made Hugo feel dizzy.

Went in the opposite direction again, but ended up in the practice room where they were interviewing, which is the elevator entrance, and Hugo was completely confused.

Imagine, "I lost myself on the fourth floor", Hugo felt a bunch of black lines on his forehead, which was so embarrassing that even he couldn't bear to look directly.

"Hey, where are you looking?" It seems that Hugo's confusion and entanglement have been released from his eyes. A man in his thirties but full of energy walked out of the practice room diagonally ahead, with a short and dense beard on his chin. Scum, a long black curly hair is pulled down in a mid-part position, but it doesn't look weird. With that lake blue shirt and jeans, it looks like a hip-hop young man. You must know that the middle score is not something that anyone can control. If it is not good, it will be very wretched, but this man in his thirties has easily mastered this hairstyle, and the whole artist's attitude comes out.

"Yes, I'm looking for a recording studio." Hugo said quickly.

"Oh, you are Hugo!" The man heard this sentence, looked carefully, recognized Hugo at once, and saw Hugo's doubtful eyes, he quickly stretched out his right hand, "Sorry, go to To introduce myself, I'm the co-producer of your band's album, Hiram Raikkonen."

"Finnish?" Hugo heard the surname "Raikonen", and his first reaction was naturally Finnish.

Sheeran smiled and shook his head, "No, my grandfather is Finnish, and both my father and I were born in England." Sheeran simply said, "So, you're looking for a recording studio." Hugo hurriedly nodded. Nodding, "It's not surprising, I have always found the structure of the building on the fourth floor confusing. I heard them say that it seems to be a ring and then connected in the middle, intertwined, making it difficult for people to distinguish. Directions, that's too bad. I'm getting ready to go to the studio too, so let's go together."

Sheeran looked left and right, but also showed a hesitant expression. He glanced at Hugo cautiously, then laughed dryly to hide his emotions, and boldly pointed to the left, "This is the direction, it's just that you want to Remember, don't go straight when you see the fork, you have to turn." Sheeran spoke very boldly, and Hugo's confident expression made Hugo have no idea of ​​refuting.

"So, have you been waiting for a long time?" Sheeran said while walking, "I just went to discuss some professional skills with another recording engineer. Do you have any research on recording?" Obviously, Sheeran looked He is a very amiable and casual personality, and he took the initiative to talk to Hugo within thirty seconds of knowing each other.

"No, I only know some simple basics." Hugo didn't have any plans to be too big, and said honestly, "How long have you been a professional recording engineer?" Hugo saw that Sheeran was not very old. And he hadn't heard of a famous music producer called "Sheeran Raikkonen," which is why Hugo asked.

"Seven years." Sheeran said simply, "you should turn left here, and you can't go straight." At a fork in the road, Sheeran kindly pointed Hugo, "I was in Norman before. -Smith studied under Smith, and only officially started recording albums for some new singers independently last year. Norman, do you know him?"

"Of course, The Beatles, Pink Floyd." Hugo nodded. It seemed that Sheeran was also a well-known teacher, but he was still not experienced enough. As expected by Henry, EMI did not send a big-name producer. , After all, it is not an easy task to make big-name producers bow their heads to the newcomer Hugo, and on the contrary, there is a high possibility of conflict. However, Sheeran's professional skills are definitely excellent, and his rock skills have also been recognized. It can still be seen that EMI records are carefully selected.

"Uh... Sheeran, are you sure this is the direction?" Before Hugo finished speaking, he showed an uncertain expression because he saw the bathroom again.

Sheeran turned his head and followed Hugo's line of sight, also saw the bathroom, then scratched his head in annoyance, "I clearly remember that." After speaking, he looked back at Hugo, "Sorry, I I've been here for six months, but I'm still not familiar with the terrain. I don't have much sense of direction by nature. Don't you think the things in the east, west, northwest, front, back, left and right are really too troublesome?"

Hugo couldn't help laughing and crying now, these two Lu Chi met together, are they going to be "lost" on the fourth floor of EMI Records? "Yes, I think so too." Hugo nodded in agreement, "But... how do you usually find the recording studio?"

"There will always be people passing by, or knock on the door of a practice room, how about that, a good idea?" Sheeran's face was still filled with a smug expression, looking very confident and not worried at all .