Chapter 137: ROMANTIC BALLAD SONG
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Willem Shelton probably had lost his mind for real. Only yesterday he asked Felice to let Michy know about the project, and today they would start to record the song.
Michy didn't even practice singing in the past few weeks, and he wasn't sure that he would be able to perform well today.
He, along with his two assistants, was in the recording studio today. Aside from them, there were also CM, Willem, and a lady who was the producer of the song.
Michy had recorded some songs with several producers in the past, but it was the first time he met the female producer.
"So, this is Lyla. She will be the producer of your song with Carmen, Michy," Willem took the initiative to introduce the producer to the male idol. "It will be the first time you and Carmen work with her, but I'm sure that the three of you can work together."
"Stop calling me Carmen, Dad! Call me CM instead!"
Michy ignored CM's protest and focused his attention on Lyla. Lyla was not a well-known producer in the country, and he was surprised to know that his duet song with Michy would be produced by the female producer.
And when he listened to the demo version of the song yesterday, he was even more surprised. The project song for him and CM was a ballad song.
["What the heck? What kind of song is this?" Michy immediately protested even if the song just started playing.
"We will sing a ballad song," CM answered lazily. "Look at it from a positive perspective. At least we don't need to learn the choreography, and we won't be so tired while singing it."
CM saw it all from a positive point of view, but Michy was still doubtful.
Seeing the doubtful expression on the youth's face, Felice interfered, "You don't need to worry, Michy. This kind of song is popular now, so I'm sure that your fans will like it."]
That was their discussion yesterday in Michy's penthouse, and even if both Felice and CM had assured the boy, the boy didn't look energetic when he was finally inside the studio.
It would be the first time for him to sing a ballad song. Ever since he made his debut two months ago, he had the image of a cheerful and youthful boy, and he had never sung a ballad song in public.
He indeed only released one song so far, but even when he sang other singers' songs, he never chose ballad.
'Ballad is not my cup of tea,' he said.
And as far he remembered, CM was also the same. CM was a dancer as well, and ballad was not her field. After finding the information that he and CM would sing a ballad song, he was so puzzled by it.
"I know that both you and CM have never sung a ballad song, so this project will be challenging, right?" Willem spoke as if he could read what was on Michy's mind. "You surely know that some people still question your singing ability because you only sang light songs ever since your debut, right? It's the time for you two to prove that you are indeed singers with amazing singing ability."
What Willem had just said was the truth, and Michy remained quiet after hearing his uncle's reasoning.
Willem was right. Aside from his fans, some haters always tried to look for his weak points. And he also still remembered some articles that questioned his singing ability because he only sang easy songs all this time.
Perhaps it was indeed the time for him to prove that he was a good singer.
"I understand, Uncle. I will try my best to sing the song," Michy finally replied to his uncle's statement before turning to Lyla. "It's nice to meet you, Miss Lyla. I will be under your care."
Michy looked polite and even bowed his head to the girl, and the girl chuckled in amusement. "I'm also still a newbie producer, and I will need your help too, Michy. Let's work together," she replied as she stretched out his hand toward Michy.
Knowing the intention of the female producer, Michy grasped the hand for a handshake.
Michy didn't know Lyla's age, but he assumed the girl was around Felice's age. His first impressions of the girl were that she was rather humble and friendly, and she didn't look awkward even if it was the first time they would work together.
The introduction session was over, and they would start the recording process.
"Will you mind to go record your voice first, Michy?" Willem asked the male idol a question.
It wasn't the first time Michy would record a song in the recording studio, but it would be the first time for him to record a romantic ballad song in the studio. In addition, he only heard the demo version of the song yesterday, and it made him feel nervous.
However, he was a man, and he should take the responsibility put on his shoulders. "I don't mind, Uncle. I will record my voice first."
Hearing the idol's confident answer, Willem smiled before ruffling the idol's silver locks. "I know you can do well, Michy. Remember that I'll always be here for you."
Smiling a little, Michy then nodded his head before going inside to the recording area. He would be alone in the area, but he knew that people were supporting him outside the recording area.
Putting on the headphone, Michy then glanced at the people outside the area through the transparent glass. They all smiled at him, and he returned the smile sincerely.
He could see Lyla was getting ready in her position, and when he saw the female producer raise a thumb to him, he could hear the song start playing through the headphone.
He bobbed his head a little as the melody started playing beautifully. Lyla was not only the producer of the song, but she was also the composer and the lyricist of the song.
Michy had to admit that the song composed by the girl was beautiful. It had a soothing melody and touching lyrics. It was about separation, and more or less, Michy had experienced it several times.
He once separated from his biological parents, and then also experienced the same thing with his adoptive parents. Perhaps the unfortunate event didn't happen recently, but the wound in his heart was still fresh.
Sometimes he even dreamed about his parents, and he would end up crying in the morning. Even if he looked tough, he was still a normal human.
Another separation that left another scar in his heart was the time when Elias left him. All of a sudden, he felt different emotions in his heart when he recalled the memory.
Blue eyes darted from the microphone towards someone outside the recording room, and they met the golden ones.
He was almost lost in his thought as he continued staring at Elias, but then he realized that it was almost time for him to start singing.
The song continued playing, and he would start with the first verse.
"I remember.
The first time we met was in November.
When the air was getting colder.
As it was getting near to the Winter."
"Stop!"
The music suddenly paused as he could hear Lyla scream from the outside of the recording area. He looked up to see the female producer, and the producer displayed a disagree expression on her face.
The friendly Lyla was nowhere to be seen, and now there was only a serious producer with a stern expression on her face.
"It's only the first verse, Michy," the girl reprimanded the idol. "The first verse feeling should be nostalgic, and the tone you're supposed to make is the nostalgic one, not the sad one. You should imagine the happy moment here, and don't think about the separation at the beginning of the song."
What Lyla just said had a point. It was only the beginning of the song, and he shouldn't have sung the verse as he had already been separated from his love.
Perhaps it was because the memories flashed in his mind, but his emotions were indeed chaotic now.
"I'm sorry," the silver-haired idol apologized as he realized his mistake.
Lyla sighed before replying. "It's okay. It's the first time you're recording a ballad song, and I can understand that you're nervous. Let's start over the verse, and be more relaxed, okay?"
Nodding his head, he was getting ready for the second try today.
Music started playing again, and Michy closed his eyes to calm himself down, trying to erase the separation memories from his mind.
When it was time for him to sing, he opened his azure eyes again and started singing the same part with his soft voice.
"I remember.
The first time we met was in November.
When the air was getting colder.
As it was getting near to the―"
"STOP!"
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Willem Shelton probably had lost his mind for real. Only yesterday he asked Felice to let Michy know about the project, and today they would start to record the song.
Michy didn't even practice singing in the past few weeks, and he wasn't sure that he would be able to perform well today.
He, along with his two assistants, was in the recording studio today. Aside from them, there were also CM, Willem, and a lady who was the producer of the song.
Michy had recorded some songs with several producers in the past, but it was the first time he met the female producer.
"So, this is Lyla. She will be the producer of your song with Carmen, Michy," Willem took the initiative to introduce the producer to the male idol. "It will be the first time you and Carmen work with her, but I'm sure that the three of you can work together."
"Stop calling me Carmen, Dad! Call me CM instead!"
Michy ignored CM's protest and focused his attention on Lyla. Lyla was not a well-known producer in the country, and he was surprised to know that his duet song with Michy would be produced by the female producer.
And when he listened to the demo version of the song yesterday, he was even more surprised. The project song for him and CM was a ballad song.
["What the heck? What kind of song is this?" Michy immediately protested even if the song just started playing.
"We will sing a ballad song," CM answered lazily. "Look at it from a positive perspective. At least we don't need to learn the choreography, and we won't be so tired while singing it."
CM saw it all from a positive point of view, but Michy was still doubtful.
Seeing the doubtful expression on the youth's face, Felice interfered, "You don't need to worry, Michy. This kind of song is popular now, so I'm sure that your fans will like it."]
That was their discussion yesterday in Michy's penthouse, and even if both Felice and CM had assured the boy, the boy didn't look energetic when he was finally inside the studio.
It would be the first time for him to sing a ballad song. Ever since he made his debut two months ago, he had the image of a cheerful and youthful boy, and he had never sung a ballad song in public.
He indeed only released one song so far, but even when he sang other singers' songs, he never chose ballad.
'Ballad is not my cup of tea,' he said.
And as far he remembered, CM was also the same. CM was a dancer as well, and ballad was not her field. After finding the information that he and CM would sing a ballad song, he was so puzzled by it.
"I know that both you and CM have never sung a ballad song, so this project will be challenging, right?" Willem spoke as if he could read what was on Michy's mind. "You surely know that some people still question your singing ability because you only sang light songs ever since your debut, right? It's the time for you two to prove that you are indeed singers with amazing singing ability."
What Willem had just said was the truth, and Michy remained quiet after hearing his uncle's reasoning.
Willem was right. Aside from his fans, some haters always tried to look for his weak points. And he also still remembered some articles that questioned his singing ability because he only sang easy songs all this time.
Perhaps it was indeed the time for him to prove that he was a good singer.
"I understand, Uncle. I will try my best to sing the song," Michy finally replied to his uncle's statement before turning to Lyla. "It's nice to meet you, Miss Lyla. I will be under your care."
Michy looked polite and even bowed his head to the girl, and the girl chuckled in amusement. "I'm also still a newbie producer, and I will need your help too, Michy. Let's work together," she replied as she stretched out his hand toward Michy.
Knowing the intention of the female producer, Michy grasped the hand for a handshake.
Michy didn't know Lyla's age, but he assumed the girl was around Felice's age. His first impressions of the girl were that she was rather humble and friendly, and she didn't look awkward even if it was the first time they would work together.
The introduction session was over, and they would start the recording process.
"Will you mind to go record your voice first, Michy?" Willem asked the male idol a question.
It wasn't the first time Michy would record a song in the recording studio, but it would be the first time for him to record a romantic ballad song in the studio. In addition, he only heard the demo version of the song yesterday, and it made him feel nervous.
However, he was a man, and he should take the responsibility put on his shoulders. "I don't mind, Uncle. I will record my voice first."
Hearing the idol's confident answer, Willem smiled before ruffling the idol's silver locks. "I know you can do well, Michy. Remember that I'll always be here for you."
Smiling a little, Michy then nodded his head before going inside to the recording area. He would be alone in the area, but he knew that people were supporting him outside the recording area.
Putting on the headphone, Michy then glanced at the people outside the area through the transparent glass. They all smiled at him, and he returned the smile sincerely.
He could see Lyla was getting ready in her position, and when he saw the female producer raise a thumb to him, he could hear the song start playing through the headphone.
He bobbed his head a little as the melody started playing beautifully. Lyla was not only the producer of the song, but she was also the composer and the lyricist of the song.
Michy had to admit that the song composed by the girl was beautiful. It had a soothing melody and touching lyrics. It was about separation, and more or less, Michy had experienced it several times.
He once separated from his biological parents, and then also experienced the same thing with his adoptive parents. Perhaps the unfortunate event didn't happen recently, but the wound in his heart was still fresh.
Sometimes he even dreamed about his parents, and he would end up crying in the morning. Even if he looked tough, he was still a normal human.
Another separation that left another scar in his heart was the time when Elias left him. All of a sudden, he felt different emotions in his heart when he recalled the memory.
Blue eyes darted from the microphone towards someone outside the recording room, and they met the golden ones.
He was almost lost in his thought as he continued staring at Elias, but then he realized that it was almost time for him to start singing.
The song continued playing, and he would start with the first verse.
"I remember.
The first time we met was in November.
When the air was getting colder.
As it was getting near to the Winter."
"Stop!"
The music suddenly paused as he could hear Lyla scream from the outside of the recording area. He looked up to see the female producer, and the producer displayed a disagree expression on her face.
The friendly Lyla was nowhere to be seen, and now there was only a serious producer with a stern expression on her face.
"It's only the first verse, Michy," the girl reprimanded the idol. "The first verse feeling should be nostalgic, and the tone you're supposed to make is the nostalgic one, not the sad one. You should imagine the happy moment here, and don't think about the separation at the beginning of the song."
What Lyla just said had a point. It was only the beginning of the song, and he shouldn't have sung the verse as he had already been separated from his love.
Perhaps it was because the memories flashed in his mind, but his emotions were indeed chaotic now.
"I'm sorry," the silver-haired idol apologized as he realized his mistake.
Lyla sighed before replying. "It's okay. It's the first time you're recording a ballad song, and I can understand that you're nervous. Let's start over the verse, and be more relaxed, okay?"
Nodding his head, he was getting ready for the second try today.
Music started playing again, and Michy closed his eyes to calm himself down, trying to erase the separation memories from his mind.
When it was time for him to sing, he opened his azure eyes again and started singing the same part with his soft voice.
"I remember.
The first time we met was in November.
When the air was getting colder.
As it was getting near to the―"
"STOP!"
Willem Shelton probably had lost his mind for real. Only yesterday he asked Felice to let Michy know about the project, and today they would start to record the song.Michy didn't even practice singing in the past few weeks, and he wasn't sure that he would be able to perform well today.He, along with his two assistants, was in the recording studio today. Aside from them, there were also CM, Willem, and a lady who was the producer of the song.Michy had recorded some songs with several producers in the past, but it was the first time he met the female producer."So, this is Lyla. She will be the producer of your song with Carmen, Michy," Willem took the initiative to introduce the producer to the male idol. "It will be the first time you and Carmen work with her, but I'm sure that the three of you can work together.""Stop calling me Carmen, Dad! Call me CM instead!"Michy ignored CM's protest and focused his attention on Lyla. Lyla was not a well-known producer in the country, and he was surprised to know that his duet song with Michy would be produced by the female producer.And when he listened to the demo version of the song yesterday, he was even more surprised. The project song for him and CM was a ballad song."What the heck? What kind of song is this?" Michy immediately protested even if the song just started playing."We will sing a ballad song," CM answered lazily. "Look at it from a positive perspective. At least we don't need to learn the choreography, and we won't be so tired while singing it."CM saw it all from a positive point of view, but Michy was still doubtful.Seeing the doubtful expression on the youth's face, Felice interfered, "You don't need to worry, Michy. This kind of song is popular now, so I'm sure that your fans will like it."That was their discussion yesterday in Michy's penthouse, and even if both Felice and CM had assured the boy, the boy didn't look energetic when he was finally inside the studio.It would be the first time for him to sing a ballad song. Ever since he made his debut two months ago, he had the image of a cheerful and youthful boy, and he had never sung a ballad song in public.He indeed only released one song so far, but even when he sang other singers' songs, he never chose ballad.'Ballad is not my cup of tea,' he said.And as far he remembered, CM was also the same. CM was a dancer as well, and ballad was not her field. After finding the information that he and CM would sing a ballad song, he was so puzzled by it."I know that both you and CM have never sung a ballad song, so this project will be challenging, right?" Willem spoke as if he could read what was on Michy's mind. "You surely know that some people still question your singing ability because you only sang light songs ever since your debut, right? It's the time for you two to prove that you are indeed singers with amazing singing ability."What Willem had just said was the truth, and Michy remained quiet after hearing his uncle's reasoning.Willem was right. Aside from his fans, some haters always tried to look for his weak points. And he also still remembered some articles that questioned his singing ability because he only sang easy songs all this time.Perhaps it was indeed the time for him to prove that he was a good singer."I understand, Uncle. I will try my best to sing the song," Michy finally replied to his uncle's statement before turning to Lyla. "It's nice to meet you, Miss Lyla. I will be under your care."Michy looked polite and even bowed his head to the girl, and the girl chuckled in amusement. "I'm also still a newbie producer, and I will need your help too, Michy. Let's work together," she replied as she stretched out his hand toward Michy.Knowing the intention of the female producer, Michy grasped the hand for a handshake.Michy didn't know Lyla's age, but he assumed the girl was around Felice's age. His first impressions of the girl were that she was rather humble and friendly, and she didn't look awkward even if it was the first time they would work together.The introduction session was over, and they would start the recording process."Will you mind to go record your voice first, Michy?" Willem asked the male idol a question.It wasn't the first time Michy would record a song in the recording studio, but it would be the first time for him to record a romantic ballad song in the studio. In addition, he only heard the demo version of the song yesterday, and it made him feel nervous.However, he was a man, and he should take the responsibility put on his shoulders. "I don't mind, Uncle. I will record my voice first."Hearing the idol's confident answer, Willem smiled before ruffling the idol's silver locks. "I know you can do well, Michy. Remember that I'll always be here for you."Smiling a little, Michy then nodded his head before going inside to the recording area. He would be alone in the area, but he knew that people were supporting him outside the recording area.Putting on the headphone, Michy then glanced at the people outside the area through the transparent glass. They all smiled at him, and he returned the smile sincerely.He could see Lyla was getting ready in her position, and when he saw the female producer raise a thumb to him, he could hear the song start playing through the headphone.He bobbed his head a little as the melody started playing beautifully. Lyla was not only the producer of the song, but she was also the composer and the lyricist of the song.Michy had to admit that the song composed by the girl was beautiful. It had a soothing melody and touching lyrics. It was about separation, and more or less, Michy had experienced it several times.He once separated from his biological parents, and then also experienced the same thing with his adoptive parents. Perhaps the unfortunate event didn't happen recently, but the wound in his heart was still fresh.Sometimes he even dreamed about his parents, and he would end up crying in the morning. Even if he looked tough, he was still a normal human.Another separation that left another scar in his heart was the time when Elias left him. All of a sudden, he felt different emotions in his heart when he recalled the memory.Blue eyes darted from the microphone towards someone outside the recording room, and they met the golden ones.He was almost lost in his thought as he continued staring at Elias, but then he realized that it was almost time for him to start singing.The song continued playing, and he would start with the first verse."I remember.The first time we met was in November.When the air was getting colder.As it was getting near to the Winter.""Stop!"The music suddenly paused as he could hear Lyla scream from the outside of the recording area. He looked up to see the female producer, and the producer displayed a disagree expression on her face.The friendly Lyla was nowhere to be seen, and now there was only a serious producer with a stern expression on her face."It's only the first verse, Michy," the girl reprimanded the idol. "The first verse feeling should be nostalgic, and the tone you're supposed to make is the nostalgic one, not the sad one. You should imagine the happy moment here, and don't think about the separation at the beginning of the song."What Lyla just said had a point. It was only the beginning of the song, and he shouldn't have sung the verse as he had already been separated from his love.Perhaps it was because the memories flashed in his mind, but his emotions were indeed chaotic now."I'm sorry," the silver-haired idol apologized as he realized his mistake.Lyla sighed before replying. "It's okay. It's the first time you're recording a ballad song, and I can understand that you're nervous. Let's start over the verse, and be more relaxed, okay?"Nodding his head, he was getting ready for the second try today.Music started playing again, and Michy closed his eyes to calm himself down, trying to erase the separation memories from his mind.When it was time for him to sing, he opened his azure eyes again and started singing the same part with his soft voice."I remember.The first time we met was in November.When the air was getting colder.As it was getting near to the""STOP!"
