Chapter 144

Lanli's head is still aching. The hangover deeply stimulates the surface of his brain. He feels as if a group of villains are climbing over the mountains there. Last night's memory is only fragmentary fragments, which can't be pieced together. However, he didn't want to recall that the meaning of drinking was to forget the reality and revel wantonly?

The scene outside the window is rapidly retreating. Tall palm trees are bathed in the golden sun. On both sides of the spacious street, people can be seen walking leisurely in flowered shorts and slippers, reminding blue Li that this is Los Angeles, not New York.

"Are you all right, lanli? Do you need to stop and buy a cup of coffee? " Andy's concerned voice came from his ear.

Lanli waved his hand and rejected the proposal. He thought that no matter how much coffee he drank, he would spit it out directly. The tumbling of his stomach didn't sound good.

"Lanli, if we don't, we'll stop and have a little breakfast first. At least we can have a stomach pad." Andy asks again with concern.

Lan Li still waved his hand. Now he didn't even want to talk, let alone put something in his stomach? He thought it was too much of a burden.

"Are you sure it's OK, Langley? Do you know where we are on our way now? " Andy thinks that Langley's condition is not very good.

Lanli finally turned his head and looked at Andy with drooping eyes. "I don't want to talk now. The most urgent thing is that you can be quiet for a while. Don't you receive my signal?" The helpless Tucao made Andy smile stiff and stiff. This entertainment was really blue, and the smile on his lips rose. "We are on the way to the recording studio. I am not going to make complaints about it in the recording room."

Andy's forehead is beginning to sweat.

How did things get to this point? Langley thought it was really interesting.

If someone told him a week ago that Cleopatra was not just on the billboard list, but really attracted the public's attention and caused a big or small upsurge, and that he had to go into the studio to record an official version of the song, he would think it was the smartest joke since 2010.

But now, they're in a car to the city of sound.

Located on the west side of Universal Studios, the sound city is actually the name of a recording studio, symbolizing the most brilliant and beautiful musical dream of Losangeles since 70s. Founded in 1969, under the background of the Vietnam War, the city of sound is very different from the hippie movement's advocating the beauty of flowers and freedom at that time because of its poor background. Even the singer of unknown origin is not willing to record his voice in that "dirty and terrible" place.

However, with the great singers such as spirit and Neil Yang recording their classic albums here in the 1970s, the city of sound has gradually attracted more and more attention. Countless great words can be found in this studio, such as Metallica, Elton John Nirvana and other musicians to establish their supreme status of the album are from this.

This also makes the city of sound the most famous recording studio in Los Angeles, and countless people flock to make pilgrimage.

However, after entering the 21st century, the music carrier changes with each passing day, and the recording method has undergone earth shaking changes. Langley finished the recording of "Cleopatra" on his home computer last time, which also makes the recording studio's position in the industry gradually decline. Even the long-standing recording studio, such as the city of sound, is declining in status.

Now, they are on their way to the city of sound to complete Langley's first studio tour.

For lanli, it's like an incredible journey. Compared with the job of recording single, standing in the studio of the sound city and recording single, it's like following the steps of those great musicians. This is the most magical part; As for the single, Langley didn't place any hope on it. For him, music, like rock climbing and surfing, is just one of many activities in his spare time.

What's it like to stand in a studio where you've recorded a classic album like "never mind"? What is it like to feel the music in the space where Kurt Cobain once indulged? What's more, what's the feeling of recording music in the studio?

Now lanli has a chance to experience it.

"Andy, how did you make an appointment to the studio in sound city in such a short time?" The tumbling of the stomach gradually subsided, and the swelling of the brain seemed to have been alleviated in the warm sunshine of California. When the building of the city of sound appeared in the sight from a distance, lanli was excited and asked.

Andy spread out his hands. "This is not the hottest studio in the city."

"But it's still amazing!" After all, the time was too short. There was only 30 minutes left.

Andy shrugs, as if it's nothing at all. As the top agent of the innovative artist agency, this little ability is no problem.

In front of us, the city of sound looks like an abandoned garage. The yellow walls are mottled, and there are flies flying beside the rusty water pipes. There are more than a dozen vintage cars parked in the huge parking lot, but there is no one in sight. It's desolate and desolate. It's like a Buddha abandoned in the corner of the city.

Once the prosperity and noise, at this time have been quiet down, desolate and desolate, as if the ears still recall those flowers and cheers, but the line of sight has nothing left.

Just at a glance, lanli fell in love with this place. Unfortunately, he didn't bring his camera, so he took out his mobile phone and stood in the corner of the parking lot, forever sealing this second in the film.

Lanli and Andy push open the big red wooden door. Different from the high-end and elegant recording room in the impression, the space in front of them is full of the smell of garage recording room, cigarette butts everywhere, stacked tables and chairs, red sofas covered with dust, obsolete machines after the new generation, and randomly placed chairs, There was even a mattress with spring and cotton exposed, and wires exposed on the wall - then lanli saw a brown blanket hanging on the wall, which was out of place but natural... The casual and casual style, and even some sloppy, made people feel a sense of intimacy without hindrance.

In the rapidly changing 21st century, in such a backward, stubborn and dilapidated space, there is a kind of music purity and persistence.

"This..." Andy is a bit poor in words, "it's more sloppy than I thought." Andy frowned. He felt as if he had chosen the wrong studio.

A turn at the end of the corridor suddenly brightens the sight. Platinum certified records are hanging on the wall, which makes the whole wall full. It's just spectacular. Even Andy, a layman in music, is an eye opener.

Andy went to the door of the recording room, but found that lanli didn't follow. Turning around, he saw lanli with his hands behind him, looking at the platinum record in front of him with interest, "lanli, hurry up, we made an appointment."

"You go first. I'll follow you later." In lanli's eyes, history is a very interesting thing. Everyone wants to go down in history and become a special existence in history. But more often, history is created unconsciously. When Nirvana recorded "don't mind", they didn't know that this album had an immeasurable and far-reaching impact on the music industry in the next 20 years.

Therefore, the wall in front of us not only records the glory of the city of sound, but also bears the weight of history.

But lanli didn't know. Guns-n '- roses also recorded albums here, and nice inch nails“ There have been many great singers here, haven't they? " There was a voice in his ear. Lan Li turned his head suddenly, and then saw several people standing in front of him.

Lanli immediately realized that the corridor was too narrow. He blocked the road and said, "I'm sorry." Lan Li stood up straight and made way. They nodded to Lan Li, then walked out quickly.

However, the person who just started talking to Lan Li still stayed, "it takes courage to choose to record here."

Blue Li spread out his hands, "maybe I want to touch a little great breath, bless my album can achieve good results."

The joking tone made the other party laugh, "then I'll cross my fingers for you." After laughing, he pointed to the recording room behind him. "Today's young people are inclined to digital recording. They can complete their work by relying on electronic synthesis and music software. Few people know how to appreciate the essence of traditional recording. So, good luck. "

"If I can answer your question..." lanli shrugged, "what I came to record today is a folk song."

Compared with pop, electronic, rap and so on, folk songs do not need electronic synthesis, traditional recording is the best way to play the essence of music.

However, lanli's joking gesture once again made the other party smile, "so you must try neve-8028. She can present the most original melody, which is unmatched by digital music. I hope your song is worthy of her He didn't hide his love for the machine. "Maybe I'll listen to your music then. David Grohl. "

Looking at the outstretched palm, lenley politely shook hands, "lenley hall."

"Good luck today." David nodded for a moment, then stepped out and strode away.

Lanli looked at David's back and sipped his mouth. It was a good start. David Gru, the drummer of Nirvana and the founder of flamethrower, is a legend who has reserved a seat in the rock and Roll Hall of fame.

Welcome to the city of sound.