Chapter 493 The Thing Speaks For Itself
"Gladly," June said, smiling at the well-known producer.
Jisung prepared the audio file while June continued thinking about the song Ted had created.
It was surreal how it was almost the complete opposite of the song they had made.
If Ted's song was complicated, then EVE's was simple.
Ren fiddled with his fingers as he found himself getting nervous. The other members, too, felt like they were being placed on a chokehold with how nervous they were.
Jisung finally clicked on the play button, and the song resounded in the small studio.
However, when the song played, it felt like their nervousness slowly melted away.
Res ipsa loquitur.
Or 'the thing speaks for itself.'
The song already sounded great...so they asked themselves—why should they be nervous?
The song will speak for itself.
From the get-go, Mari and Ted turned to each other with confused gazes. The sound had a light pop sound that made it seem like a song made for a Western artist. They were immediately drawn by the subtle bassline, crisp percussion, and shimmering synth laters.
Even with only a few seconds in, they could already tell that the song was well-produced. Even Jay was confused on how EVE managed to make a song of such caliber when they only had less than a day to do it.
Of course, he knew that they were talented. However, it was almost astounding to have such talent in just one group.
The production was meticulously crafted, with Ren and June making sure there weren't any loopholes to criticize when it came to the timing and cleanliness of the synths. Each sonic element served a specific purpose in building the song's tension and atmosphere.
The verses were pretty subdued, so the producers were expecting a more explosive chorus.
However, the chorus focused more on playful instrumentation and youthful energy. Romantic guitar chords and infectious grooves were added to the bassline, making the sound more vibrant than it already was.
Yet, beneath its pop exterior, the lyrics of the chorus also surprised Minzy, who was also well-known for being a lyricist in other companies.
At first, she felt like the song was too simple. However, as it progressed, she could hear the nuances in the production that made it sound great despite being simple.
"That was it?" Ted asked, a small smirk appearing on his lips.
June frowned at his condescending tone, and Mari, who had already been turned off by Ted right from the start, also subtly shook her head.
"Yes," June confidently said. "That's the song."
Ted's smirk widened as he turned to Minzy, who now appeared to be in deep thought.
"Well, what can you say about the songs, producer?" Ted asked.
Minzy didn't respond since she was still contemplating on what to say.
His smile fell for a moment as doubts filled his mind. He couldn't deny that EVE's song was infectious, and it was well-produced, even better than some of the producers he knew in the industry.
So, what if...
'No,' he shook his head to get rid of such doubts.
He had worked too hard and sacrificed too much to let a moment of uncertainty derail his aspirations of gaining back his fame.
To Ted, it was a simple equation.
His song embodied the very essence of 4th-generation K-pop, with its loud rhythms and complicated melodies. EVE's, on the other hand, fell short, deemed too simplistic to compete on the grand stage of the industry.
Its simple melody would only be heard echoing through a quaint café or drifting softly down a busy street. It lacked the grandeur and allure necessary for a music video production.
The smirk reappeared on his face.
That was right.
EVE failed to notice these elements.
In the end, they thought too simply.
It was far too simple.
