Chapter 553: Persistence is not easy
Anson knows that he has a lot to offer -
Not from a major, with no professional studies, everything depends on hobbies and prophetic advantages.
So, it’s okay to talk on paper, but actual operation is another matter. For performance, you have to explore by yourself, but for music production, you need to rely on Miles and Dustin.
He does not think that he is omniscient and omnipotent, nor does he think that he can control the overall situation.
When Miles and Dustin had a disagreement, Anson had some ideas, concepts, and inspirations, but how to put them into practice required some trial and error, some running-in, and some groping.
Of course, it is also a kind of fun.
However, after Anson saw Ryan Tedder, he had some ideas.
Ryan Tedder, producer and lead singer of Republic Era.
Republican Era was one of the first bands to add cello and other classical instruments to the pop/rock genre. They not only took bold risks, but also brought a new perspective to pop music and opened up a new world.
At the same time, outside of the band, Ryan has also remained active as a producer, creating hit singles for countless top singers; interestingly, the works Ryan has participated in as a producer have topped the Billboard charts more than once. However, Republic Era has never reached the top of the Billboard charts and has always been ranked number two. This has also become an interesting topic among fans.
Ryan, who is 23 years old this year, should still be unknown. His music is not suitable for the current mainstream market. Just like Miles and others before him, few record companies are willing to Taking risks, so he is still dormant, waiting in obscurity for opportunities to arise.
Despite this, Ryan has shown his talents on a production level.
As Ryan just said, he participated in the production of albums by Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and others.
More importantly, Ryan has also been exploring the fusion and collision of classical instruments and pop music. He should be very familiar with the music style of August 31st, and Anson is very happy to listen to his professional opinions. .
Sure enough, it lived up to expectations.
It’s not just about talking on paper, but also the talent cannot be concealed in the actual operation process. The collision of different thoughts and inspirations makes music discussion full of fun.
It’s completely different from shooting a movie, but it’s just as thrilling fun.
"...I think we did it."
All eyes fell on Anson, and the moment Anson smiled and answered in the affirmative——
Oh yeah!
One or two people stood up and high-fived each other to celebrate the breakthrough in their work.
Including Dustin.
The previous disputes, collisions, anxiety, confusion, depression, etc. are all no longer important now. The satisfaction and joy of them sprinting towards the same goal and passing the finish line hand in hand is the only value at this moment.
Maybe Ryan is the only exception?
After a brief period of joy, Ryan became a little cautious. After all, there were strangers in front of him, and he seemed not suitable to participate in such a party. Then he felt a little disappointed, thinking of the dark predicament ahead of him, and the dream that was slowly sliding into the endless abyss. There was a hint of bitterness on the tip of the tongue.
“Ryan?”
A call made Ryan raise his head. He quickly showed a smile to hide his true emotions, trying his best to widen his eyes and appear cheerful.
Then, Ryan saw Anson’s eyes.
“Excellent work.”
Anson said, raising the coffee tray and motioning towards Ryan.
"I guess the coffee may be a little cold. I'm not sure if it tastes good, but...do you want to try it?"
Ryan noticed the hint in Anson's eyes and followed his gaze. Looking at the coffee, Ryan grabbed a cup in the corner without hesitation.
Aha, this should be a latte!
Ryan was overjoyed and raised his coffee cup to salute Anson as if making a toast. He subconsciously brought it to his mouth and took a sip.
puff.
Almost, just a little bit, the coffee in Ryan's mouth was about to spurt out, but he controlled himself at the last moment and kept it in his mouth, looking at Anson with shock on his face.
Anson looked innocent, "What's wrong? The coffee is cold?"
Ryan: ...Although he was unwilling, in the end he hesitated and swallowed it, stunned. He looked at Anson blankly and said, "This is American style."
Anson nodded, "Yes."
Ryan:...
Looking at Anson who was so dignified and so natural, Ryan didn't know how to respond for a moment. He thought Anson The look in his eyes just now was a hint to him, and the result——
The bitter taste spread in his mouth, and Ryan's facial features began to gather in the middle.
Anson seemed to finally understand at this time, "Oh, I don't know which cup is a latte."
Ryan, I feel like crying.
Connor, who had been silently watching this scene, could no longer control his laughter and bumped Ryan's shoulder, "Don't be fooled by Anson's innocent face. In private, he I like playing pranks the most.”
Ryan looked at the coffee in his hand and then at Anson, who had his hands spread out with a calm expression. He raised his head and drank the coffee in his hand like a toast——
Refreshing enough.
However, the ideal is plump and the reality is skinny.
Halfway through the drink, I choked, and the coffee overflowed from my mouth like poison. The grinning expression made all my facial features arouse, and I even couldn't help but start jumping to express my bitterness with my whole body.
“Haha, hahaha!”
The group burst into laughter.
With great difficulty, Ryan controlled himself and watched Anson come over, holding a box of tissue paper and a pack of wet wipes so that Ryan could sort them out; then he came over with a cup of coffee. Signal with a smile on your face.
“Rinse your mouth.”
Ryan took the coffee without doubting that he was there, and the result——
This.
Ryan took a sip of coffee, tears welling up in his eyes, it was American style again.
Hahaha!
It’s hilarious.
Anson looked at Ryan, who had tears in his eyes, and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, "Ryan, I'm sorry, I thought you wouldn't be fooled the second time."
Lily almost laughed. Abs, "Don't take things from Anson."
Ryan looked at his hands, a wet wipe in one hand and an Americano in the other. He looked up at Anson fearfully, "There's nothing fishy in the wet wipes. Right?"
Anson expressed regret, "Time is tight and I don't have time to do anything, but it is a good idea. I can try it next time."
Ryan trembled. , and I don’t know which unlucky guy will fall for it next time.
Finally, Anson put down his coffee, "Sorry, I saw you were still a little nervous, so I made a joke."
"Actually, Ryan, I think you are very talented and you should form your own band. "
Ryan wiped the corners of his mouth and palms with a tissue, "I am indeed trying, but things are not easy."
According to historical trajectory, the opportunity in the Republic Era will have to wait until 2007. Like Linkin Park, Republic Era has gone through a long period of anonymity, struggling and wandering, and on the verge of dissolution more than once.
In the previous life, just reading the text, it was hard to imagine how they persisted; now, Anson saw the waiting and struggling, the hesitation and hesitation in Miles and the others.
"Keep chasing your dreams" is just a light word, and it is not difficult to say it; but only those who have experienced it in life know the difficulties and suffering of walking alone.
So, Anson thought, "Maybe you can try it at Warner Records."
(End of Chapter)