From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Sound City, located on the west side of Universal Studios, is actually the name of a recording studio, symbolizing the most glorious and beautiful musical dreams of Los Angeles since the 1970s.

Founded in 1969, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, its humble origins made it incompatible with the hippie movement's advocacy of flowers and the beauty of freedom. Even unknown singers at the time were unwilling to record their voices in that "dirty and terrible" place.

However, things changed in the 1970s.

Legendary singers such as Spirit and Neil Young successively recorded their classic albums here, and Sound City began to emerge and receive more and more attention.

Until now.

In the 1990s, the music industry entered its heyday, and recording equipment was changing with each passing day. From tapes to CDs to digital audio sources in the testing phase at the beginning of the new century, the world changed dramatically in just ten years, which also made Sound City's recording equipment slowly unable to keep up with the times.

Under the impact of other more advanced and trendy new generation recording studios, coupled with the booming music industry in cities such as Atlanta, New York, and Seattle, Sound City in Los Angeles gradually became synonymous with the "old era."

Times are changing.

Some history, after being polished by time, becomes more and more classic and more and more distinct; but some history quietly disappears in the long river of time.

Sound City belongs to the latter.

The recording studio that once gave birth to a timeless classic like "Nevermind" is now just an empty shell. No one cares or pays attention, and its symbolic meaning outweighs its actual value.

But — —

Why is Anson here?

Harry stared at Sound City, a crazy idea popping into his head:

No way?

No way!

Anson. Connor. Sound City.

A series of keywords linked together made Harry shiver. A shock and impact like a booming bell stirred wildly in his mind, and layers of ripples made his body tremble uncontrollably.

So.

While the entire Hollywood was hotly discussing "Spider-Man" and the historical record-breaking charts, while the entire North America was closely watching the collision between "Spider-Man" and "Star Wars: Episode I", the protagonist at the center of the storm was quietly hiding in a paradise… recording an album?

No… no way?

No wonder they turned Los Angeles upside down and couldn't find Anson. No wonder Anson didn't hide his tracks at all, but still disappeared from under their noses.

Anson is indeed Anson!

When people's attention is still on movies, he has already taken the next step. The opportunity to appear on "The Tonight Show" not only made "Spider-Man" blossom and bear fruit, but also opened up the band's situation.

Following television, film, and fashion, Anson continues to move towards music.

Wow.

Wow!

Once the consciousness is opened, Harry can't control himself from shivering. This is not just an exclusive, but a whole new understanding.

Suddenly, Harry straightened his back, and the details in his memory finally awakened — —

Chris had just handed Anson a small bag. It would be no problem to say it was a change of clothes, and all the details could match.

Looking around, Harry has a bold guess that needs to be confirmed:

Perhaps, in order to wholeheartedly record the album, Anson also realized the interference of the media and the attention of the public, so he did not choose to go home, but rented a temporary residence near Sound City, living here with Connor and other band members, completely focusing on music.

Is this possible?

If it's Anson, it's entirely possible!

But the point is, has Anson's band signed with a record company? Is Anson currently recording music, a single or a full album? Is Anson preparing to tour next, or is it just a hobby?

Thoughts surged.

Harry couldn't control himself anymore, opened the car door, and immediately got busy.

Don't look at Harry being repeatedly frustrated in front of Anson. He is actually an outstanding paparazzi with excellent business skills, otherwise he would not have seized the opportunity to approach Anson at close range three times and four times. Such opportunities are not so easy to come by — —

Although Harry didn't want to at all.

In no time, Harry successfully found out that his guess was correct.

Sure enough, Anson rented a large apartment near Sound City, and all the band members including Lily, Connor, and Miles lived here.

Secluded cultivation.

From the current situation, they have completely isolated themselves from external information, wholeheartedly unfolding their creation, colliding with sparks of inspiration from scratch, not just preparing one or two songs, the goal should be a complete album.

Album!

In the eyes of outsiders, music creation often requires a collision of inspiration. Of course, this is the truth; but the reality may be slightly different. If you just obediently sit in place and wait for inspiration to come, it may not be possible to produce an album in two or three years.

When musicians need to make an album, they often isolate themselves and completely immerse themselves in music for a month or three months, looking for inspiration and sparks, and completing the creation.

Occasionally, some works are created by a fleeting inspiration and have randomness; but more often, it is a well-planned task.

Of course, it cannot be denied that the creator's daily accumulation is also crucial. Before secluded cultivation, they need enough experience, enough precipitation, and enough accumulation to provide enough nourishment for creation, otherwise staying in the room without eating or drinking will not bring any inspiration.

Judging from all the circumstances, Anson and the band are now doing this work.

Moreover, in all likelihood, they are preparing a complete album, not one or two songs, but a formal album for the band!

It is conceivable that the paparazzi and reporters turned Los Angeles upside down and still couldn't find Anson, because the search direction was completely wrong.

After everything came to light, Harry was completely excited — —

Exclusive. Exclusive!

Whether it's Anson's whereabouts or Anson's preparation to release an album, it's all exclusive news.

Harry is thinking about which media he should sell the exclusive to.

"Entertainment Weekly"? "Us Weekly"? "People"? Or "Vanity Fair"?

Judging from all the circumstances, "Entertainment Weekly" is often the most willing to offer a high price, but the value of this news should be more than that. Should he hold a public auction and let the highest bidder win?

He can notify five, six, or seven media outlets, and then wait to see their quotes.

Huh?

Just as his thoughts were surging, Harry noticed two unfamiliar figures at the entrance of Sound City again, and the intuition of the paparazzi radar was activated immediately.

Things seem to be progressing again!