One Hundred and Eighty Second Return to Recording

"King of the Stage ()"

Philadelphia, one of the oldest cities in the United States, bears the thickness of hundreds of years of history, but... what does this city look like, Ronan can't tell why.

Because along the way, all Ronan's thoughts were concentrated on the upcoming work in the recording studio, and he didn't notice the scenery outside the window at all, and he didn't even look carefully at the street or building he was in. Enter the interior space under the eaves.

The last time he entered the recording studio... It had been a lifetime ago—it was true in the literal sense, but more importantly, it was also the same in the spiritual level. First he was deaf in both ears, and then his eyesight began to deteriorate. His entire body The world slowly began to blur.

Ronan really couldn't remember what happened when he entered the recording studio last time. Was it... five years ago or six years ago? He just remembered that before he had time to enter the recording studio before preparing for the second album, he couldn't hear it, and there was no chance to return to the recording studio, and everything was forced to press the pause button.

Then, his memory was confused with the memory of "Ronan Cooper". The recording of the first album, and then entered a long and arduous waiting process, but never waited for a second chance.

All the fragmented memories were completely disrupted, and the two memories were unevenly intertwined. Those bitterness and loneliness, those unwillingness and nostalgia all surged up in one brain.

As soon as I stepped into the recording studio, a strange but familiar feeling rose up from the soles of my feet, and goose bumps couldn't help but start to come out one after another.

excited!

An uncontrollable excitement ran up the spine until it touched the head, and the whole scalp became numb, as if you could hear all the cells in your body chirping, dancing, screaming and cheering like minions, "Banana, Oh oh... Banana! Banana Banana Banana (Banana...Banana...)" I didn't have time to savor my feelings carefully, I just greedily glanced at everything in front of me.

Sequencer, mixer, sampler, sound source, audio, synthesizer, effector, metronome, etc., expensive and professional equipment makes people unable to take their eyes off; including guitar, bass, drum kit, keyboard , cello, clarinet, recording microphone, recording headphones and other equipment are all professional, all wrapped in a milky yellow halo, just like the chocolate candy house in a fairy tale.

They are not brand new, and you can even clearly feel the traces left by the years, but those mottled and deep imprints record the melody that once surged in this space and the soul hidden behind the notes. These cold machines, but It is endowed with vitality because of the melody of the notes, and then the rhythm of life is played, flowing in the air.

Although, after the comprehensive development of technology in the times, now only a computer and a sound card are needed, anyone can complete music recording in their own home, online cover singers, underground independent singers are springing up everywhere, life It has become more convenient and more friendly.

However, no one can deny that there is still no substitute for a truly professional recording studio. They have both the latest version of computer equipment and traditional retro equipment, and provide professional and meticulous comprehensive services to ensure that the most perfect music can be recorded. It's still a wonderful space where music is born.

Involuntarily, Ronan's movements became light-footed, and he used his right hand to approach and feel the lines and charm of those devices. The long-lost joy and happiness are like thousands of butterflies vibrating in his chest at the same time. The wings are so ordinary that the fingertips start to tremble slightly.

Even though it was the first time I visited a strange recording studio, the uncontrollable sense of familiarity still gripped my heart firmly, and I was almost out of breath.

Not only Ronan, but also the other band members. It has been too long since the last time they entered the recording studio. It was like a sea of ​​water, stumbling, stumbling, and returning to this space with scars all over their bodies. So much has changed.

Then, with a smile on the corner of his mouth like this, Ronan looked at the recording room in front of him with bright eyes, "How are you, are you ready for work?"

When there is no time to be sad, now is the time to party! Even Ronan himself didn't realize that his voice was a whole higher pitch, and without unnecessary movements, he could still feel the uncontrollable excitement from his tone of voice, and he was gearing up to get ready for work.

What's more, time is indeed precious, and every minute and every second standing in this space is burning money—real burning money!

In fact, a truly professional recording studio requires not only the presence of the producer, but also the presence of a professional sound engineer. It is rare, and it is definitely sought-after.

Of course, it can also be called expensive, even if you have money, you can't invite it.

Apparently, One Day Kings had neither the money nor the time.

Therefore, today they did not hire a professional sound engineer. As for how to complete the recording, the band members have not yet had time to discuss.

Whether it was Ronan in the previous life or the One Day King Band in this life, when they first entered the recording studio, they all had sound engineers, so even though Maxim and Oli have been in charge of the band's creation and production, but their knowledge of recording work is also limited.

Well, today the band members need to complete the recording work by themselves, and confirm the recording effect by themselves, and at the same time make adjustments according to the effect expected by the "producer". Who will complete this work becomes extremely important, which is equivalent to And the burden of production is borne by themselves.

Ronan's first reaction was to look at Maxim. No matter what, Maxim is still the best in music theory knowledge, maybe he is the most suitable.

Cliff also turned his gaze around Maxim, looking at Ronan and Ollie with a little hesitation.

Maxim was also hesitant. He really wanted to stand up and take this responsibility. This is his pride and confidence. He still believes in his creative ability, but his thoughts have remained the same in the past few months. A little change had taken place, which made his words spin on the tip of his tongue, after all, he couldn't speak uprightly like before.

Then, Maxim looked at Ollie and asked for his opinion.

Without any hesitation, Oli looked at Ronan with a smile on his face, but found that everyone's eyes were a little strange. Instead, he was the first to speak, and said full of doubts:

"Shouldn't it be Ronan? Our practice and performance in the past few months have all been supervised by Ronan. Moreover, 'Chasing the Light' was originally Ronan's creation, and he is the most suitable producer. Is there any doubt about it?"