Chapter 61: Recording "I Know"!

Shi Shi also started to feel a headache coming on; this was indeed a difficult problem! Generally speaking, every song has its own unique creative background and the emotional story it wants to express. To sing with full emotion, one must conduct an in-depth analysis of the song before performing. This includes understanding the historical context of the creator, the source of inspiration, and the emotional threads hidden behind the lyrics.

For example, why is everyone considering "I Know" the album's title track? Because it fits the theme perfectly! This song is a quintessential 'girlish heart' song,' capturing the bittersweetness of first love with remarkable depth. As we all know, singing is not just a combination of notes, but also a transmission of emotion. When a song lacks emotional resonance, even the most technically perfect performance will struggle to touch people's hearts. This is why some songs only enjoy fleeting popularity, while others become classics.

"I Know" is arguably the most important single on this album. To sing it well, besides finding the right feeling for the song, you need to connect your own experiences with the emotions of the song itself to create resonance. As long as you can truly 'melt' into the song, you've succeeded!

This method is definitely not going to work now.

"Binglu, do you have a good idea?" Shi Shi called out to the system in her mind.

Ice Dew, who was slacking off, was a little flattered. It never expected that it would have a chance to be of use!

"Yes, there is a book in the system store called 'Music Master,' you should buy that."

Shi Shi opened the system shop, only to be met with silence.

It's too expensive; she can't afford it.

"Can I get a loan?"

Ice Dew: ... ...

"It's not that it's impossible." After all, she's been receiving faith points every day these days.

There's only one last option left! We have to cash it in!

"Let's exchange it, let's put it on credit for now!" Binglu said happily, unaware that in the country where Shi Shi lived before she transmigrated, there was a saying that was widely circulated: "The one who owes money is the boss."

Shi Shi reassured the twins and gestured for them to record "Joining the Fun" first. She returned to her office, even though she had stated that she didn't come often and didn't need an office reserved for her. However, Song Ming insisted.

After closing the office door, Shi Shi's mind raced through her thoughts!

Found it!

Lesson 3: Enhance the emotional nuances of a song by controlling the details of its sound.

Shi Shi not only inherited the original owner's social connections but also her intelligence. She also discovered that her comprehension skills were significantly better than before she transmigrated. She read the book quickly, digesting the content as she read.

"Joining the Fun" is much simpler than "I Know".

Shi Shi walked over to the twins: "I know this song definitely needs to be recorded well, and I have some suggestions. How about we give it a try?"

"This song is generally gentle, so our voices need to be not only soft but also gentle... Let's try using a steady, deep breath to create a calm and resolute atmosphere. When we reach the climax, we don't necessarily need to be so perfect; a rapid, disordered breath can convey tension and excitement. Try it as I said?"

Although Shi Shi spoke in a consultative tone, she carried an unusual authority at work, which put a lot of pressure on people. The twins obediently tried it again.

really!

Although the result wasn't perfect, it was much better than before. Wu Yinglei took off his headphones and gave them a thumbs-up: "Let's go for it and try again!"

She met Wu Yinglei's requirements in just three attempts, and even Fan Zhuo, a complete novice, noticed the difference!

It seems their album quality won't be low! She gritted her teeth; at worst, she'd go back to the company and demand more money for PR and promotion! The twins had signed a ten-year contract, so the company was emboldened, but they couldn't. The industry changes too quickly; a new resource is like throwing a bloody piece of meat into a shark tank. This time, they had to succeed!

"I Know" was the most difficult song, and Wu Yinglei breathed a sigh of relief as the recording was completed. This was, after all, his first time as the recording engineer in charge of everything, and he always hoped things would go smoothly. Looking up, he saw Shi Shi waving at him, and he went over: "Boss?"

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Goodness, this guy made her grow up 20 years without pain.

It sounds pretty good, though.

"How did those three musicians perform?"

Mentioning this, Wu Yinglei looked at Shi Shi with admiration. Compared to the people Song Ming recruited, the difference between the three of them was greater than that between Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Liang!

"Absolutely top-level skill. I don't need any guidance. I just tell them what kind of feeling I want, and they can do it right away. It saves on communication, and now the efficiency is extremely high."

How long will it take to record all ten songs?

"About half a month to twenty days."

Shi Shi glanced at him. He really was an honest man. When faced with their boss's "progress" demands, others would leave themselves some leeway to finish ahead of time, making the boss think their employees were proactive. But Wu Yinglei said 15 days—that was truly non-stop work without rest!

Thinking that once this album is completed, Wu Yinglei is determined to give out a large bonus.

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After a busy day, Shi Shi returned home, but still didn't have a moment to rest. Aunt Zhang had a job interview.

Originally, everyone was already familiar with each other, so this step could be skipped. However, Shi Shi had married and divorced several times since starting university. Aunt Zhang wasn't sure what changes had occurred in her lifestyle. She thought it would be better to clarify things first, otherwise, not knowing the full story wouldn't be helpful for the work.

"Please sit down, Aunt Zhang." Shi Shi asked her to wait a moment. When she got home, the first thing she did was change her clothes. It wasn't that she was a germaphobe; it was just a personal habit.

Zhang Jie was someone Shi Shi worked for when she was little, even though everyone said she was a woman with a hard life. She never felt that way. Orphaned at a young age, her uncle and aunt treated her better than their own daughter; otherwise, a country girl like her wouldn't have been able to attend a vocational school and marry her ex-husband, who had a Beijing residency permit. Although her child wasn't very healthy, her son was very filial. Every time Shi Shi came home, he would wipe her sweat with his little hands. He didn't know many ways to express himself, but his love for his mother was no less.

Even though her husband had always wanted a healthy child, he had endured it until now. She has lived in this city for twenty years and has become financially independent. Professor Shi's family are good people. Their kindness isn't the kind that involves giving you money.

Their kindness isn't the kind that involves giving you extra money.

Mrs. Shi, under the pretext of needing an all-around nanny, had her get a driver's license, a nutritionist certificate, and even take a course on becoming a postpartum caregiver. She learned a lot of skills without spending a penny. Now, wherever she works as a live-in nanny, her monthly salary is never less than five figures.

Shi Shi wore her hair in a loose bun. She was dressed in a casual loungewear set with a delicate, embroidered pattern. Her relaxed demeanor made her look like a young lady from an ancient noble family, stepping out of a painting of court ladies.