Hardy Empire 1945

That day Ava told Hardy that the song was finally recorded.

Hardy took Ava to the arranger department of the film company. Several arrangers were there, and even director Nolan was here.

The gramophone turned, and the loudspeaker came out with wonderful music.

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?

parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Say hello to someone who lives there for me,

He used to be my true love.

The beautiful singing was rippling in the studio, and everyone was intoxicated. Ava clenched Hardy's arm tightly. She didn't know whether Hardy liked the final version.

The song is over.

Everyone in the room clapped involuntarily.

Awesome Ava, this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard, and I'm sure this song will be a hit all over America and even Europe.

Hardy complimented with a smile.

Ava jumped up immediately.

Ava's voice is not overly sweet like Sarah Brightman's, and her voice is deeper, but Hardy feels that Ava's version of Scarborough Fair is as good as anyone's interpretation.

And she is the original singer.

Benson Road, head of the music department.

This song is so beautiful. Every time I hear it, I am deeply fascinated. After the record was recorded last night, I didn't know how many times I played it on a loop, and finally fell asleep in the song. This night, my dream was sweet.

Other arrangers also sent their praises.

Actually, when I was doing the accompaniment, I felt that I couldn't control myself. I was always fascinated by the tune, and I often forgot to arrange it.

I love this song so much, I'm sure it's going to be a classic among classics.

Nolan also really likes this song.

I have to say that Ava sings very well, but he has a feeling that this song does not match the upcoming movie Red Dead Redemption.

In his mind, Red Dead Redemption is the western Gobi, sand, and desolation. This song is so beautiful that it doesn't have that kind of desolation.

Nolan and Hardy shared their feelings, Hardy said with a smile: Actually, I wrote this song mainly for publicity.

Our funds are limited, so I came up with an idea, let Ava sing a song, play it on the radio, and promote the song as an episode of a movie. When people like this song, they will naturally wonder what it is. The movie, when our movie is released, will definitely attract a group of audiences to watch it. Hardy said.

When Director Nolan heard it, he immediately realized that this was indeed a good idea.

Using songs and curiosity to attract audiences, Assistant Hardy is a wonderful way to promote it.

Hardy continued:

I also knew that the song was a little out of tune with the overall style of the movie, and my thought was that there was a scene in the movie where Marisa was caged, give her a close-up and have her sing the song in front of her in a low voice. A little bit.

And the whole song is placed at the back, and when the subtitles are played, the picture is of Ava walking in the wilderness, walking slowly forward. The camera can be simple but must be beautiful, and finally the whole song and subtitles end together.

Nolan thought about it in his mind and found that the effect was very good.

I think it's totally fine, that's it, there's still a real theme song, Benson, don't you have any clues? Nolan asked Benson, the arranger.

Benson spread his hands.

We've thought about it a few times and you're not satisfied. It's not that easy to make a good song. Anyway, the movie hasn't started shooting yet, so you can wait until the filming is over before composing the song. Benson said.

Can you make a song I'm satisfied with after shooting? Nolan frowned.

Oh~~

Benson can't promise.

Hardy looked at the two guys and remembered the theme song in the movie The Big Whore. When watching the movie, his favorite was the whistle. Every time he heard the whistle, the western feeling immediately surfaced in front of him.

In the past, Hardy also deliberately learned this whistle, but only learned a short section at the beginning. Of course, this section at the beginning is also the most classic part of the whole piece.

Benson, I have an idea, do you think this song is suitable? Hardy said.

Oh, Assistant Hardy has a new song? Benson asked in disbelief.

Just a short paragraph, listen to it.

Then Hardy whistled.

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

The whole piece is about three minutes. Hardy only plays for one minute and then stops. He will have so much. Let the arrangers add the rest.

Does it feel okay?

Hardy asked a few arrangers.

Your song is very emotional. It does have a remote and desolate taste. Benson said with some surprise.

Would it feel better if I added a guitar?

I think electric guitars are better.

Several arrangers directly discussed it regardless of the others.

Director Nolan looked at Hardy with admiration in his eyes, Assistant Hardy, I have to say that you are one of the most talented people I have ever met. The whistle just now made me find a lot of feelings. There are some areas that can be improved.”

Director Nolan, how is the crew preparing? Hardy asked.

It's almost there. The equipment and personnel are ready. The actor has been found, and the heroine is here. The filming location has also been signed. It is a filming base of MGM in New Mexico. I plan to set off next week.

Director Nolan said.

How long do you expect to be filming? Hardy asked.

Nolan thought about it,

If there is no business in the middle, the shooting will take about three months, and there will be post-production when we come back. It will take about two months, and it should be released in half a year.

Nolan said this is still ideal.

Benson and the other arrangers were still discussing Hardy's whistle music, and finally Nolan joined in. Nolan is a more versatile director. The director is like a conductor. He may not be better than a performer in a certain instrument. , but he knows a little bit about everything.

Hardy asked for a few vinyl records, and he was going to send them back to the radio to play from now on.

At Siegel's cocktail party before, Siegel introduced him to several bigwigs in the Hollywood entertainment industry. In addition to the bosses of MGM and Warner, there was also the head of Columbia Radio Los Angeles.

Find them just right.

Hardy takes Ava home.

Ava goes to take a bath,

Hardy put the film into the record player, and Ava's singing sounded again in the room. I have to say that this song is so good that it can be said that I will never tire of listening to it.

It is no wonder that this song has become a world famous song, and it is also known as one of the most beautiful English classic songs in the world.

The bathroom door opened slightly.

The woman was wrapped in a bath towel, revealing her two slender legs, and stepped barefoot on the wooden floor. Because she had just taken a shower, there were a series of water-stained footprints on the floor.

Walking to the sofa, Ava knelt beside Hardy, her delicate face pressed against the man's thigh, and hummed to the record.

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme...

Hardy stroked the woman's hair and enjoyed the solo.

Jon, I'm going to shoot a movie next week, I'm afraid I won't be able to see you for three months. Ava said with some reluctance.

Oh, it's okay, don't forget that I'm a filmmaker. I'll go to New Mexico to watch it when I have time.

The song ends,

Neither of them heard enough,

Make the jukebox loop.

lovely night,

The two listened to it more than ten times...