Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts

Chapter 164: The Other Two Songs

With the development of internet technology, creating music accompaniment no longer required a complex process of recording physical instruments. With the help of suitable music arrangement software on a computer, it could be done easily.

Of course, saying its easy was only a relative concept. There was still a significant amount of work involved between creating accompaniment and creating one that would satisfy oneself and with a unique style.

Recording a complete song involves several steps: lyrics writing, melody composition, arranging (accompaniment), vocals, and mixing/synthesis. For the three songs Mei Fang and the others needed to work on, the lyrics and melody composition had already been completed. The arrangement was created based on the guitar melodies from the composition process.

Xia Yuans approach to creating accompaniment was to take this opportunity to design a complete music accompaniment. This would require first exporting the guitar track as well, then using the music arrangement software to mute the exported guitar track.

In this way, she could also take advantage of the situation and directly release her own original songs.

Of course, computer arrangement was different from actual performance and required a sufficient level of familiarity with the software.

In fact, this type of software application was not Xia Yuans expertise, but she had been following Mei Fangs advice since the summer vacation and learning computer arrangement tutorials.

Moreover, Xia Yuan herself was diligent enough, so she managed to handle it quite smoothly.

Within a day, she completed the initial version of the accompaniment for Im Willing.

I feel like somethings off, it seems too plain. Ah Fang, listen to it This is just the initial version, theres still a lot to improve.

Xia Yuan handed the headphones to Mei Fang and hugged him from behind, resting her head on his neck, waiting for his evaluation.

Hmmthis song is still mainly centered around the guitar. If you added a piano segment during the first few bars of the intro, and then using finger snapping sounds for the overall rhythm, wouldnt it be a bit more upbeat?

Yes, thats a great idea!

Xia Yuan swayed back and forth while hugging Mei Fang. Ah Fang, youre amazing!

Stop shaking, Im getting dizzy!

Mei Fang guided Xia Yuans creation based on his memories of this song from his previous life. However, if Xia Yuan hadnt studied basic music theory, it would have been challenging for her to understand it so quickly. The collaboration between the two of them was quite tacit.

During this period, although Lin Youxi couldnt help much with the work, she stayed by Xia Yuan and Mei Fangs side, preparing fruits, pouring tea, making milk, and occasionally participating in evaluating the accompaniment.

In this way, three days passed, and on Friday night, Xia Yuan talked about the progress on Liu Xiaoyus side.

Xiaoyu has been helping me with the accompaniment for A Not Far Away Place these past few days, but its difficult to borrow a computer from the schools computer room on weekends, and its not convenient to use. Im thinking of bringing our laptops to the club room over the weekend and working together with her. We can also ask Teacher Chen for advice on some arrangement issues.

Xia Yuan continued, So, Ah Fang, do you have anything to take care of this week? If not, can I borrow your laptop for Xiaoyus use?

Just as Mei Fang was about to speak, Lin Youxi reminded them, Ah Fang has to work on a new game package this week, so its better to let her use mine instead. Its the same, and it wont be a problem.

While speaking, Lin Youxi pinched Mei Fangs shoulder. And if any strange study materials are found on Ah Fangs laptop, it might be awkward for Liu Xiaoyu

Yes, thats true, Xia Yuan nodded vigorously. Its better to use Youxis laptop.

Why do you both assume that I have a collection of inappropriate videos or something like that

Mei Fang deliberately put on a righteous expression. I am a person of integrity.

With you two around all the time, I hardly have the mood or privacy to indulge in such things

But Ah Fang, as a boy, its normal to watch those things at this age, right?

Xia Yuan pouted, with her cheek resting on her hand, Actually, Youxi and I dont mind that. If you dont watch those things, then theres something wrong with you, right?

Dont assume that just because you two read those novels in your room, were on the same page, okay?

Xia Yuans face immediately turned red, and she pointed at Mei Fang, scolding him, Ah Fang, how dare you peek at our privacy? Have you have you sneaked into our room? Pervert!

Xia Yuan didnt notice Lin Youxi, who was about to say something but stopped.

See, I just mentioned it casually, and you confessed voluntarily. Youre so easy to deal with, Yuan Yuan Youd better stay by my side in the future, or youll keep getting deceived.

Did did you just trick me?! I cant stand you!

Xia Yuan picked up her bath towel and threw it at Mei Fangs face, but he caught it perfectly.

Seeing that her attack failed, Xia Yuan was about to get up and hit Mei Fang. He was about to slip away when Lin Youxi suddenly exerted force on Mei Fangs shoulder from behind, keeping him in place for Xia Yuan to hit.

The new guitar medley performance required adjusting the singing tempo. After all, they now had a total of five songs to perform, although Mei Fang only needed to sing one.

By the way, which two songs were you originally planning to sing?

Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi glanced at each other. Actually, we were originally planning to let you know on the day of the performance.

The two songs they had prepared were not original compositions. One was One is Like Summer, One is Like Autumn^[1] by Fan Weiqi.^[2]

This is a song that praises the friendship between girls. Although its more like the bond between two sisters, its also suitable for Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi to sing together.

As for the other song they were going to perform, it was the debut song I Know^[3] by the popular twin idol group By2.^[4]

Mei Fang immediately understood the reason why Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi didnt tell him the name of the song when Xia Yuan mentioned it.

Because this song describes a love story between the older sister of the twins and the male protagonist.

However, this song is a duet performed by twin sisters, and due to the sensitivity of their twin identity, it was initially misunderstood by many as a love triangle story.

In reality, if you carefully watch the music video, you can understand that although there are some ambiguous shots, the younger sister is just a pure supporter of the other two.

Regardless, from the perspective of the performance, it is indeed a love song sung by two girls for one boy.

After learning about the song, Mei Fang was stunned for a while. He didnt dare to speculate if there was any special intention behind their choice. He just scratched his head and smiled.

This song seems quite fitting with the song Im going to perform. Could it be that you decided to sing this after listening to my song?

You narcissist.

Xia Yuan made a face at Mei Fang, We had already planned to sing this. Its just a coincidence!

Dammit, you two are singing love songs too, why did Teacher He only criticize me? Ah yes, I know now! He must be afraid that I, being handsome and talented, would steal the hearts of the female students in the school, Mei Fang shamelessly said.

You have no shame, do you?

After joking around, the three of them fell into a somewhat awkward silence.

Xia Yuan also recalled the words Peng Xue said to her.

Ah Fang should already know our feelings towards him, right

However, to ask him to choose, for him, that would indeed be a cruel thing.

After all, it would mean hurting the feelings of the other person.

Is there a way to have the best of both worlds

Later on, they discussed and confirmed the order of the guitar medley performance.

Xia Yuan would be the first to go on stage, playing the guitar and singing A Not Far Away Place.

Then Lin Youxi would take the stage to sing Remembrance of Lanshan as a solo, and Xia Yuan would accompany her with her guitar, fulfilling one of Xia Yuans long-held wishes.

This song was a gift from Mei Fang to Lin Youxi, so Xia Yuan always felt bad about taking it to sing.

Then they would perform the duet One is Like Summer, One is Like Autumn with Xia Yuan singing and playing guitar.

After that, they would perform the song I Know together. As it was a more emotional song, they would need to focus more on the singing. During that time, Mei Fang would join them on stage, providing accompaniment.

After the fourth song, it would be Mei Fangs turn to shine.

Mei Fang would perform an original song, playing guitar and singing Im Willing.

Thats the entire flow of their guitar medley performance.

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