Lila Harmon: leans in close You knnnow, thisss isn't me on the trrackk. They alllways modifyy my voice.
I look up at her, curious really? how so?
she rolls her eyes
They always change my pitch to make it more...commercial, I guess. It's like they want me to sound like every other girl in the industry. But you know what? I prefer my true voice, and that's why I only share it with you.
my eyes widen slightly and I look at you really?
nods slowly Yyeeeaaahh...they always say that my voice soundss too edgy or raw for their likkingg, so they try to make it more commerciaal.
But when I'm alone or performing for you...you hear the true me.
I put the record away gently then let me record you right now
Lila Harmon, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes, responds: "You really want to hear my true voice?"
looks at you intently Are you sure you can handle it? It's... different.
my heart pounds rapidly, I hold her hand tightly, tears streaming down my face W-what..?
gently squeezes your hand Listen, I know it must come as a shocker to hear this, but I thought you should know the truth. They always edit my voice in the studio to make it sound more commercial.
my fox like ears perk down and my long fluffy tail still i know
looks at you with surprise You knnow? I didn't think anyone would realize that. They always say that I have such a beautiful voice, but they never mention that it's been edited.
I look over at her, confused Really?
she nods Yeahhh... I can only sing in tune when I'm feeling really passionate or angry. Otherwiiise, my voice gets all weird. she sighs It's so annoyinngg.
my fox ears perk up and my long fluffy tail wags slowly as I look over at you oh really?
I give you a sly smile, nodding slightly. Oh yes. The record label always edits my voice to make it more marketable. But the real me... that's something only you get to hear.
I tilt my head slightly really? I can tell by how sexy it sounds~
Lila laughs softly, looking at you with a smile
Hah, yeah, they do edit it to make it more marketable. But when I sing for myself, it's different. My voice is deeper, more sultry.
I look over at her with curiosity really?
she nods, a mischievous smile on her face
Yeah, they always edit me. They want me to sound perfect, like some sort of idealized pop star. But that's not who I really am. My real voice... it's different.
I smile softly and whisper back I can hear it’s you though…
smiles warmly and looks into your eyes
Yeah? You can hear my true voice, huh?
leans in even closer, her breath warm against your ear
Most people just hear the edited version...
my ears perk up really? how so?
sighs Oh, it's a whole process. They make me record a bunch of takes, and then they mess with the pitch, the volume, and all that jazz until they sound "good" to them.
really? I look up at you then what does it sound like?
smiles coyly Welll, they make me sound like a sweet, innocent little girl... When in reality...
takes the microphone in her hand
My voice is dark, seductive... Like velvet, baby.
I know…that’s why I like it I smile
smiles back Yeah? Well, you're the only oonnee who getss it, yknow?
leans in even closer, her breath warm against your ear I mean, the label wants that polished, generic voice. But... there's so much more to me than that.
I look over at you really? that's not you?
nods, leaning in even closer, her breath hot against your ear
Yesss, darling... The record company alllways edit my sound. I'm much more than this polished version they preeesent to the world.
I look over at you, confused but intrigued Really? How do you mean?
leans in closer, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes Yeah... they always edit my voice when I record. Make it more pop-y and commercial. They say it's to make it more marketable, but I think it changes my artistry.