Recording Insights from Cheers to Youth

Aug 27, 2024

Cheers to Youth Recording Session Notes

Performance Team Recording

  • Song: Cheers to Youth
  • Overall Theme: Celebration of youth and self-acceptance.

Members and Their Parts:

  1. THE 8

    • Introduces the song.
    • Key phrase: "We can sing anywhere with our voices."
  2. JUN

    • Records his part with a focus on finding a higher key.
    • Key lyrics: "I get scared when my phone rings."
  3. HOSHI

    • Themes of self-reflection and hope.
    • Key lyrics: "I'll tell myself that I did okay."
  4. DINO

    • Struggles with the decision to sing beautifully or powerfully.
    • Key lyrics: "I talk to my reflection."
  5. Group Wrap-Up

    • All members conclude recording their parts together.

HIPHOP Team Recording

  • Song: Spell

Members and Their Parts:

  1. VERNON

    • Starts with a catchy and rhythmic style.
    • Key lyrics: "Cast a spell in a language only we know."
  2. S.COUPS

    • Matches Vernon’s style and records seamlessly.
  3. MINGYU

    • Delivers a smooth vocal with a focus on deepening emotions.
  4. WONWOO

    • Focuses on subtlety and sensitivity in lyrics.
  5. Group Wrap-Up

    • All members finish recording Spell.

VOCAL Team Recording

  • Song: LALALI

Members and Their Parts:

  1. SEUNGKWAN

    • Introduces a humorous tone.
    • Key lyrics: "Music blasting, windows exploding."
  2. JEONGHAN

    • Contemplates between a tough voice and a baby voice for comedic effect.
    • Key lyrics: "I've been through it all."
  3. JOSHUA

    • Practices pronunciation and adds flow to his lines.
    • Key lyrics: "My team with the free smoke."
  4. DK

    • Brings energy and humor into his recording.
    • Key lyrics: "Can't compete, I'm LALALI."
  5. WOOZI

    • Incorporates rap and emphasizes certain lyrics.
    • Key lyrics: "Split the money in one thirteenth."

Recording Insights:

  • General Observations:
    • Each member contributed unique styles that reflect their personalities.
    • The importance of humor and self-acceptance is prevalent across all recordings.
  • Final Notes:
    • The session was energetic with a collaborative spirit among the members.