Chapter 262 The Grammy Effect

The so-called unplugged (Unplugged) does not mean that there is no need for electronic equipment at all. For example, microphones, stereos, etc. can be separated from electricity. Drums, MIDI equipment, electronic synthesizers, and tuners are not allowed to be used, and post-production tuning or half-open microphones are even more taboo.

Therefore, Mariah Carey's concert on the 16th is very difficult. In addition to singing without modification throughout the whole process, the entire band composed of pianists, bands, harmony, and chorus singers must cooperate perfectly.

"Yes I will, yes I will..."

When Song Ya arrived at the rehearsal room of Sony Columbia Records headquarters, she was rehearsing with the band the famous song "I'll Be There" by the Jackson brothers (MJ is one of them). Mariah Carey saw Song Ya appearing at the door, her eyebrows raised Immediately smiled, "Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter, Togetherness, well that's all I'm after, Whenever you need me, I'll be there..."

She stared straight at Song Ya and sang this point, then pointed her finger over and made a "you" mouth shape.

Song Ya had no choice but to catch the beat: "I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love I respect you, Just call my name, and I'll be there..."

"Ho!" The band stopped and applauded Song Ya, "APLUS, good singing." Her chorus male singer booed.

"Sorry to disturb your rehearsal, I seem to be here early."

Song Ya knew how much she weighed, so she wouldn't be carried away by compliments.

"No..." Mariah Carey greeted her with open arms, "We extended the rehearsal time."

Song Ya hugged her,

Then face-to-face ceremony, each on the left and right.

"Yes."

The chorus male singer also came to say hello, "Trey Laurenz, nice to meet you APLUS."

Song Ya knew that this guy was Mariah Carey's most important chorus in this unplugged concert, and she was very appreciated by her, "Me too, Trey."

"Then those who have no task can leave, and the harmony and musicians who have a task will rest for an hour, and then come back and start rehearsing Empire State Of Mind Part II."

Walt slapped his hands, and the people in the rehearsal room began to pack up their things and go out, "Hi, APLUS." When those female choruses passed by, they all greeted Song Ya and fired.

They are all people who want to cooperate. Song Ya smiled happily and dealt with each of them patiently. He saw David Cole sitting in front of the piano, "Are you going to play the piano? David."

"Mostly me." David Cole shook hands with him, "Why don't you come?" He smiled and pointed to the piano.

"Forget it, I can do anything except the trumpet, and the only thing I can do is the acoustic guitar." Song Ya waved her hand and refused.

"Now you can guide the rehearsal APLUS, I have something to do." Walt also picked up his bag and coat, ready to leave.

"Hey, I can't do it..." Song Ya hurried to keep people, he is not yet able to handle this kind of on-site cooperation of more than 20 people, and he has no obligation to suffer from it.

"No problem, David is here, and Larry." Walter pointed to an old white man behind the camera in the corner, "Larry is the director of the EP disc, and he is also the director of Miss Kelly's MV someday."

"Hello, Larry." Song Ya greeted the other party. Most of Someday's MV is indoor shots, similar to this unplugged concert scene, and it is also very simple. It is a close-up of Mariah Carey and her with some children Song Ya's most impressive part of the dance scene is that the overall tone is very comfortable, and Mariah Carey's filming is also beautiful, and the second is that it is very similar to the tone in the movie clip when he got the apocalypse Show me the money .

"Hello." Larry and his assistants responded one after another.

"Why is Walt in such a hurry?" Song Ya asked.

"Divorce." Mariah Carey mouthed him.

Song Ya understood, and didn't ask any more questions, and took advantage of this time to discuss with her, Larry, and David Cole where they would stand at that time.

"There is not much room for maneuvering at the scene, the stage is also small, and the distance from the audience is very close."

Larry introduced: "So I'm going to let Miss Kelly stand in front of the piano side, the musicians and chords are still far behind, and the lights..."

"No problem." Song Ya didn't have anything to point out, the other party was a professional, and he was still a layman.

The girl solo version is much shorter than the original version, and the difficulty is roughly the same. According to Mariah Carey's ability, it can be easily handled, and Song Ya is also not picky.

"Then my task is to ensure that you follow the plan in the recording studio before, and don't expect any impromptu performance on the spot."

Song Ya is very aware of Mariah Carey's temperament when she sings live, and she likes to play freely and change her voice.

"tyrant."

Mariah Carey rolled her eyes at her, but she was very obedient during the real rehearsal, completely following Song Ya's previous design.

"Oooh oooh, New York..."

The chords of this song are very simple. Sony Columbia Records recruited Mariah Carey all masters. As long as she cooperates well, the rehearsal will naturally go very smoothly. Even David Cole lamented that she has changed sex.

The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly, knowing what the reason was.

But it was a bit difficult to have a private meeting, the rehearsal workload was very heavy, there were always so many people present, and there were cameras, she couldn't always give the assistants and bodyguards time off.

"Let's talk about it after your concert is over. I see that you are very tired from practicing."

Song Ya also feels sorry for her. Since she debuted and won two Grammy Awards, she has been suffocating to prove herself to those music critics who criticized her. After Meihe's AMA performance, the outside world has basically stopped talking about it, and she still plans to use this unplugged concert to finalize the final word.

It is mainly her assistants and bodyguards, including the agent, who are basically hired by Motura, and they are completely untrustworthy in this respect. Unlike Song Ya, all of them are loyal people. "Maybe we should find a chance to change the people around her?" Song Ya secretly planned.

"Um."

She is indeed very tired. The songs selected for this concert are all difficult songs, and the burden on her physical strength and voice is very heavy.

"The latest Billboard Magazine."

Between rehearsals, her assistant walked in excitedly. On the Billboard magazine published on March 2, Empire State Of Mind rose to No. 15 again, just behind Michael Bolton's Missing You Now.

"It's the so-called Grammy effect." Winners of both Sony Columbia Records awards have benefited.

"Well, you and your little girlfriend's i hate u i love u has reached the fourth place."

Mariah Carey flipped through the magazine, and said in a strange way: "I can't see how strong she is. Mila's figure can be knocked to the ground by her at once."

"Uh..." Song Ya was speechless.

The female assistant and David Cole next to him looked at Song Ya's reaction and laughed.

After a few days.

"My work is over, and it's time to go back to Chicago to record songs." Song Ya went to see Motura, "There are still many classes missing in school."

"Good job boy, how far is the first special?" Motura seemed to be in a good mood, but he didn't take the initiative to pour wine or anything like that.

"Nine songs."

"Well, that's at least one song away. It's been almost two years since you debuted, right? Don't delay. The record industry is actually a kind of industry. Project management is a very important knowledge. Too much pursuit of perfection will often have the opposite effect. "Motura said: "Of course, anyway, your first grade should be quite good."

"I hope so." Song Ya replied.

At this time the office phone rang, "Sorry." Motura answered the phone, "Hey, Sandy."

A few seconds later his expression turned cloudy, "Why!? Tell me he's not going to the Oprah show at this time!?"

"You know all the negative rumors about him being bleached right now? And the bad influence of his troublesome sister LaToya's 'Living with the Jacksons' book, this timing is the perfect opportunity to explain it , go on the show, tell the truth openly, and it will calm down very well!"

"FXXKYOU! Sandy!"

It seems that he didn't get a satisfactory answer, so he cursed into the microphone angrily, and then smashed it in front of Song Ya.