New York 2006

Chapter 177 Five hundred miles away from home

On March 2008, 3, at Logic Pictures, producer Zhu Haowei handed a newspaper to Luo Ji, along with Catherine, Jeff Basker and the film's soundtrack director.

After reading the title, Luo Ji immediately read the news in the newspaper with interest.

"According to data released by media research company Nielsen, the telecast of the 2008th Oscars in 80 attracted an average of 3100 million viewers in the United States, making it the Oscar broadcast with the lowest ratings since Nielsen began recording ratings in 1974."

“而反观2008年的格莱美，电视转播平均吸引了米国2800万名观众，比起2007年的2000万观众，多出了800万观众。收视增长达到40%。与米国偶像这个歌唱节目达到同一水平。”

"According to professional analysis, the reason for this is that the appearance of Logic, a superstar singer who emerged last year, attracted many young people to start paying attention to the Grammys. In addition, many Asians who did not pay attention to the Grammys before also watched this year's Grammy Awards. The Grammys caused the Grammy viewership to skyrocket.”

"According to the survey, more than 60% of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese people have watched this Grammy. More than 30% of Indians and Filipinos have also watched this Grammy. . Logic made history at this year’s Grammys, becoming the first singer of Asian descent to win four Grammys.”

Producer Zhu Haowei smiled and said: "During this period, there has been a sudden craze among the Asian community. Many parents are sending their children to study music. You are the idol of the Asian community."

"Haha, thank you all for your love for me." Luo Ji said with a smile.

The longer Luo Ji stayed in the entertainment industry, the more he felt that the Asian community valued him.Everyone is so looking forward to the emergence of an Asian superstar.

He did a private survey. Last year, his album "16" sold 730 million copies in the United States. Asians who rarely buy records contributed 300 million copies, accounting for two-fifths.The Asian community contributed one-third of the overseas sales of 700 million copies.Of course, those who have contributed the most are Chinese.

Just like Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the global box office was 2.05 million US dollars at that time, and North America alone contributed more than 1 million US dollars in box office. It was also the first non-English film in North America to have a box office of more than [-] million US dollars. Among them The Asian community contributed more than half.

Zhu Haowei said seriously: "Logic, you are the pride of Chinese Americans."

Jeff Busker added: "Asian, Asian!"

Zhu Haowei immediately said: "Asians, Asians, we are one!"

"Stop flattering Logic, let's get on with the soundtrack!" Director Catherine then looked at Luo Ji: "Is Taylor almost here?"

Luo Ji said, "She's going to audition for the "Hannah Montana" movie. She should come in the afternoon."

"Okay, let's continue with other soundtracks!"

Catherine continued: "Logic, your theme song "Perfect" can be used at the dance at the end, as well as the romantic scene between the heroines Bella and Edward on the top of the tree."

Luo Ji nodded: "Yeah, no problem, these are the sweet spots."

The soundtrack director continued: "It can also be used in the scene where two people are lying together in the bedroom. This scene is also more beautiful and romantic."

Catherine thought for a while: "Okay."

In the afternoon, Taylor arrived at Logic Pictures and she was smiling.

Luo Ji saw her smiling and said, "Okay, I don't have to guess, the audition went well!"

"You're so smart!" Taylor said with a smile: "The director hired me on the spot. I will play myself, a country singer, in the movie! Hahaha."

"Great job! Give me five." Luo Ji stepped forward and high-fived Taylor to celebrate!

Catherine was shocked from the side: "You two, stop showing off your affection and record the song quickly. This is the point!"

"Okay." The two said in unison.

Luo Ji and Taylor took the opportunity to arrive at the recording studio next to Logic Pictures.

This is the recording studio that Future Records recently added.Considering that in the future, she and other singers in the company would sometimes need to record in Los Angeles and it would be inconvenient to rent a recording studio, so she built a new top-notch recording studio here to perfectly solve this problem.

Taylor looked at the lyrics and tunes on the A4 paper and asked in confusion: "Why would a song about leaving home like "Five Hundred Miles" appear in a Mary Sue movie?"

Luo Ji explained: "In the movie, at the beginning of the movie, the heroine Bella leaves her hometown and goes to the small town of Forks."

"Oh, have you finished recording your other songs?"

"The recording is over."

"You move so fast!" Taylor said.

Luo Ji said: "Except for our Perfect, the rest are all old songs. The rearrangement went smoothly!"

The two of them chatted and entered recording mode.Now that the two of them have a perfect tacit understanding and have been involved in the record industry for a long time, it is easy to get into the mood.

Luo Ji cleared his throat, lowered his voice as much as possible, and sang in the gentlest and slightly sad voice.

If you miss the train I'm on
if you miss my train

You will know that I am gone
You should understand that I have left
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles
You can hear the whistle from a hundred miles away
After a while, it was Taylor's turn. She also lowered her voice, trying to make her voice mature, and she sang.

Not a shirt on my back
I am ragged

Not a penny to my name
I accomplished nothing

Lord I can't go back home this a-way
God, how can I go home when I'm so down and out

Next, there was a chorus between the two of them. After Taylor sang for a while, he realized that Luo Ji had fallen into a sluggish state.He quickly patted his shoulder and asked with concern.

"Fili, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay," Luo Ji said casually.

Although Luo Ji said there was nothing wrong, there were already waves in his heart.He had revealed this song just now, and in the scene of the revelation there was also Luo Ji's "old acquaintance", Justin Timberlake, who sang this song.

In the picture, two men and one woman were singing this song for everyone in a tavern.

The picture has a movie-like texture, and the costumes are from the 60s and [-]s. It doesn’t look like a MV, but more like a clip from a movie.Because there are other characters in the picture, like a clip from a movie.

Luo Ji didn't recognize the woman in the picture, but she seemed to have a very good temperament. She had the image of a good middle-class girl, which was more similar to Taylor's current temperament.

Taylor looked at Luo Ji carefully, and it didn't look like anything was wrong, so he said, "Then let's continue recording."

Luo Ji recalled the clip and singing technique of Tianqi just now: "Okay, but I think there was something wrong with the recording just now. Let's do it again."

After that, Luo Ji tried his best to make their singing styles closer to Tianqi's style just now.

It wasn't until eleven o'clock in the evening that Luo Ji got a satisfactory version.So he said: "This version is very good!"

Luo Ji then handed the headphones to Taylor. After Taylor listened, a surprised expression appeared on his face.Then she handed the headphones to Jeff Busker.

After hearing this, Jeff Busker smiled and said: "I didn't expect that you could sing this old song with a different flavor. This version is really good. It sings the emotion perfectly." "That's it. Edition?" Taylor asked.

Luo Ji said, "Yeah."

At this time, there were only three of them left in the recording studio. Luo Ji packed up the equipment, and Jeff Busker followed suit.Taylor picked up the "Twilight" soundtrack on the table and started reading it.

Luo Ji, "Perfect"

Cover by Luo Ji and Taylor, "Five Hundred Miles"

Luo Ji's cover, "Can't Help Falling in Love"

Cover by Luo Ji, James Byrne and Chen Yitong, "How Long Will I Love You"

Cover by Janelle Monáe, "The End Of The World"

Cover by Chen Yitong, "Crying In The Rain"

James Byrne cover, "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

Cover by Caitlin Ross, "This Year's Love"

Taylor Swift, "Fifteen"

Taylor Swift, "Untouchable"

Taylor watched the entire soundtrack and said with a smile: "You also added Caitlin into it?"

Luo Ji smiled and said, "Of course, this is the person you recommended. Of course I want to give you face."

Taylor held the A4 paper and looked at the "Twilight" poster posted on the wall of the recording studio with a little regret: "This soundtrack is very romantic and very sad."

Luo Ji was tidying up the recording studio, and without paying attention, he casually replied to Taylor, "Yeah. It's more in line with the director's requirements."

In Los Angeles in March, the nights are still a bit cold.Taylor was wearing a black windbreaker, holding Luo Ji's arm, and the two of them walked towards a nearby parking lot.

Taylor yawned and said, "So sleepy! It's been a busy day tonight."

Luo Ji said, "Go to bed when you get back. How about you come to my place tonight? It's still close."

Taylor said, "No, my mom has called me many times. We have to fly to Nashville tomorrow morning. I'm going back to make an album."

Luo Ji didn't answer. He was a little angry and strode towards the parking lot.
Taylor quickly followed. She rolled her eyes, pretended to be depressed and said, "It's all requested by Big Machine Records!"

"Big machine! Big machine! I hate this company so much." Luo Ji continued to shout, "That's what you said last year."

"I can't do it either!"

Taylor comforted her gently: "How about I go stay with you for an hour tonight."

Luo Ji's anger went away just as quickly as it came.

He felt sorry for Taylor again. This girl is very strong and has never rested during this period: "Forget it, you have to fly tomorrow morning! I'll take you back to the hotel!"

Several people arrived at the parking lot, and several tabloid reporters suddenly appeared, flashing lights.The sudden strong light at night made their eyes unbearable, and they quickly covered their eyes.

Luo Ji said loudly: "Stop filming!"

The tabloid reporter said, "Logic, Taylor, what were you doing in the studio just now?"

Luo Ji was a little angry and ignored them, leading Taylor towards the car.Several tabloid reporters hurried to catch up, including a woman, who fell in their haste.But she quickly got up and hurriedly followed with her camera in hand.

"Logic, Tyler, can you stop for a moment so we can take a picture?"

"Everyone likes you very much now, otherwise we wouldn't harass you in the parking lot so late."

"Logic, Taylor, we're doing this for a living too."

When Taylor heard this, he pulled Luo Ji to a stop, and then said to Luo Ji in a warm voice, "Just take a picture of them."

Luo Ji was a little reluctant, but under Taylor's persuasion he showed up and let a few tabloid reporters take some photos.

Luo Ji warned sternly: "Don't let me see the photos of the two of us in the newspaper, otherwise there will be no next time."

Several tabloid reporters immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, everyone likes you very much now, and no one wants to see your dark photos."

After Luo Ji finished speaking, he got into the car. Taylor smiled at a few people before following him.

Luo Ji asked, "Why are you so nice to them today? You must know that they are tabloid reporters, so they are naturally on the opposite side of us."

Taylor suddenly sang "Five Hundred Miles from Home" recorded today.

Not a shirt on my back
I am ragged

Not a penny to my name
I accomplished nothing

Lord I can't go back home this a-way
God, how can I go home when I'm so down and out

Taylor smiled: "I feel that the mood was affected by the songs recorded today. They must have left their hometown and came to the big city of Los Angeles to work hard."

Luo Ji didn't speak, but shook her hand.

Several tabloid reporters were still interviewing loudly outside the car.

"Logic, Taylor, are you recording the soundtrack today?"

"Tyler, Logic, how are you preparing for your new album?"

"Logic, Taylor, you have been dating for almost a year and a half. Do you have any plans for the future?"

What greeted them was a car driving away.

Several tabloid reporters looked at the time angrily and saw that it was already early morning.A gust of cold wind blew by, and several people shrank their heads and walked towards their respective cars.

(End of this chapter)