Chapter 438 438 Two road idiots
The recording studio arranged by EDA Records for Glory to Death is actually the building they signed up for, located at the junction of Fifth Avenue and 128th Street.
The building was originally the location of Capitol.records' New York studio. It was founded in 1942. It was the first American West Coast brand. Within less than four years after its establishment, they sold 42 million records and were considered to be able to become the sixth largest record company. However, in 1955, Congressional Records was acquired by Eddie Records and became an independent label under Eddie Records. In the fifty years of history of Congressional Records so far, the Beatles are undoubtedly their greatest achievement.
The base of Congress Records is in Los Angeles, where there is a Congress Records Building. The cylindrical disc building was the first circular building in the world at that time and a very distinctive building in Los Angeles. When Hundred Days Records were to sign glory until their death, the band's first idea was that Hundred Days would sign them under the Capitol Records, because from all aspects, Congress Records were the best choice. Unexpectedly, Hundred Days Records were signed under the headquarters.
Of course, this means that Baida has higher expectations for the band and will also provide more resources to the band, hoping to open up a broader market, not only in the United States, but also in Europe.
When he arrived at the signing building again, Henry took them smoothly to the fourth floor. 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 at present.
In the early days of the rise of the record industry, various record companies were equipped with their own recording studios, and the entire album production process was completed within the company. However, with the development of the industry, it is inevitable that the division of labor is refined, just as the film industry gradually became independent of all aspects such as production and distribution. Now there are more and more independent professional recording studios, and record companies have also begun to hand over the recording part to professional recording studios to complete, and division of labor and cooperation is carried out to achieve the most perfect effect.
For example, when Hugo last recorded the ending song for "Yihai Xiongfeng", he arrived at the well-known sound city studio to complete all the recording work.
However, the studio set up by Congress 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 well developed, so EMI Records also makes full use of this high-level recording studio, and many album recordings are directly completed here.
The group of mermaids walked into the recording studio, but did not see the waiting album producer. The band was greeted by an empty room, which made everyone look at each other. Everyone was looking at Neil, but then followed Neil and looked at Henry. As the agent, Henry naturally wanted to solve the problem.
Unexpectedly, Henry sat down on the sofa and looked for a comfortable position to lean up. "Don't worry, just wait, the recording studio can't run away anyway." This time, the band members looked at Hugo, and Hugo nodded, looking like they didn't mind. Then the band members found a place to sit down.
Hugo stood there and looked at the studio. In fact, the decoration here is not new, and it still has a strong 1970s style. It seems that it has not been modified after the renovation in the 1970s. But even so, it looks closer to the current studio than the sound city's recording studio. The equipment in the studio is very complete. Although there are no computer recording equipment that Hugo is very familiar with in the 21st century, the equipment on the sound console illuminates Hugo.
In the 21st century, people have learned to use computer recording equipment to omit complicated recording work. Thanks to the intelligence and simplicity of computers, more and more ordinary people can complete recording work alone, and more and more cover experts have appeared on online videos, which are all conveniences brought by computer recording equipment.
However, truly professional recording work must be divided into two parts: one is advanced computer equipment and the other is traditional recording equipment. The two devices are combined to complete the recording work. This is the most perfect. Some details are only modified by computers. Although they can be completed, the effects are still different.
It’s like the work of embroidery can be completed in the future through machines, and it is perfect and flawless. However, embroidery completed by hand still has a spirituality that cannot be understood by machines. The same is true for food. The noodles produced by machines are different from noodles produced by hand kneading and ramen. Music is no exception.
Hugo used to have enough knowledge of computer recording equipment, but this expensive professional recording equipment can be said to be ignorant. Now that Hugo has the opportunity to learn how to use these professional equipment, he is very excited. In fact, this is also part of his music understanding. The use of musical instruments, the use of recording equipment, and the mixing skills play a crucial role in promoting arrangement.
Hugo couldn't wait to join the recording work, but the album producer seemed to have disappeared. After waiting for about five minutes, he didn't see anyone. Hugo decided to go to the bathroom to solve his physiological needs, and then come back and continue waiting.
The building of EMI Records covers a very wide area, and because there are many practice rooms on the fourth floor, the corridor is slightly complicated. There is also a corridor that is a circular shape that connects the entire fourth floor plane. After Hugo found the bathroom slowly, but after coming out, he couldn't find the way back. 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 directions that the corridor can lead to are limited, so Hugo thinks that he can try every corridor and find a recording studio. Without thinking, he chose the left direction and walked over. But who knew that after walking around for a long time, he actually walked around the bathroom door again, which made Hugo feel dizzy.
He walked in the opposite direction again, but came to the practice room during their interview, which was the elevator entrance. Hugo was completely confused.
Imagine, "I lost myself on the fourth floor", and Hugo felt a pile of black lines on his forehead. This was so embarrassing that even he himself couldn't bear to look at it.
"Hey, are you looking for somewhere?" It seemed that Hugo's confusion and entanglement had already been out of his eyes. A man in his thirties but full of energy came out of the practice room in front of him. His chin had a short stubble and his long black curly hair drooped in a middle-parted position, but it didn't look weird. Paired with that lake blue shirt and jeans, it looked quite like a hip-hop young man. You know, middle-parted is not something that anyone can control. If one is not good, it is very vulgar. But the man in his thirties in front of him easily controlled this hairstyle, and the entire artistic person's posture came out.
"Yes, I'm looking for a recording studio." Hugo said quickly.
"Oh, you are Hugo!" The man heard this and looked carefully, and recognized Hugo. Seeing Hugo's puzzled eyes, he quickly stretched out his right hand, "Sorry, I introduced myself. I am the co-producer of your band's album, Hiram Raikkonen."
"Finn?" When Hugo heard the surname "Leikunin", his first reaction was naturally the Finnish bloodline.
Sheeran smiled and shook her head, "No, my grandfather is Finnish, my father and I are both from England." Sheeran said simply, "So, you are looking for a recording studio." Hugo nodded quickly, "It's not surprising. I always feel that the construction on the fourth floor is confusing. I heard from them that it seems like a circle and then it is connected in the middle, interlaced, making it difficult to distinguish the direction. This is really bad. I am also preparing to go to the recording studio, so let's go together."
Xilan looked around, but also showed a hesitant expression. He glanced at Hugo carefully, then laughed dryly twice to hide his emotions, and pointed boldly to the left, "It's this direction, but you have to remember, don't go straight when you see the fork, you must turn a corner." Xilan spoke very decisively, and her confident expression made Hugo have no idea to refute.
"So, have you been waiting for a long time?" Sheeran said as she walked, "I just went to discuss some professional skills with another recording engineer. Have you studied recording?" Obviously, Sheeran seemed to have a very friendly and casual personality. Sheeran had already talked with Hugo for less than thirty seconds.
"No, I only know some simple basics." Hugo did not have a big plan and said honestly, "How long have you been a professional recording engineer?" Hugo saw that Sheeran was not old, and he had never heard of a famous music producer called "Shieran-Leikunin", so Hugo asked this question.
"Seven years." Sheeran simply said, "We should turn left here, and we can't go straight." When we arrived at a fork in the road, Sheeran friendly guided Hugo, "I used to study under Norman Smith, and I only started to officially record albums for some new singers last year. Norman, do you know him?"
"Of course, Beatles, Pink Floyd." Hugo nodded. It seemed that Sheeran was also a famous family, but her experience was not rich enough. As Henry expected, Eddie Records did not send big-name producers. After all, it is not easy to make big-name producers bow to Hugo, the newcomer, to compromise. On the contrary, there is a high possibility of conflict. However, Sheeran's professional skills must be very outstanding, and his rock skills have been recognized. It can still be seen that Eddie Records has been carefully selected.
"Uh... Sheeran, are you sure it's in this direction?" Hugo's expression showed an uncertain expression before he finished speaking, because he saw the bathroom again.
Sheeran turned her head and looked over Hugo's sight, and saw the bathroom, and then scratched her head with some annoyance, "I clearly remember this." After saying that, he looked at Hugo again, "Sorry, I have been here for six months, but I am still not very familiar with the terrain. I am born with not having much recognition of the direction. Don't you think it's really troublesome to go to the east, west, north, front, back, left and right?"
Hugo was so amazed and crying. The two Lubias met together. Are they going to be "lost" on the fourth floor of EDA Records? "Yes, I think so too." Hugo nodded in agreement, "But...how did you usually find the recording studio?"
Chapter completed!