A week had passed since returning to Canada, The members of One Direction were all summoned to the recording room by Rachel amd Emma. Rachel warmly welcomed the members of One Direction to Echo Waves, apologizing for the week-long wait. "I'm so glad you're all here. I want to start by saying how sorry I am for not reaching out sooner. We've been busy with some behind-the-scenes work, including finding the perfect name for your group." She smiled, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"After some deliberation, we've decided that you'll be known as One Direction, a name that reflects your journey and musical direction. And it was Landon who initially suggested this name," she said, nodding thoughtfully.
The members exchanged glances.Rachel continued, "We're excited to see where this journey takes you, and we're confident that the name One Direction suits your group perfectly."
As Rachel and Emma discussed the group's plans, the members of One Direction exchanged skeptical glances. Zayn spoke up, "One Direction, huh? I'm not sure about that name."
Louis nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I was thinking maybe something a bit more... edgy?"
Niall chimed in, "I don't know, guys. I kind of like it. It's simple, but it's catchy."
Liam raised an eyebrow. "Yeah. It kinda shows our goal of all becomingthe best, doesnt it?"
Harry leaned back in his chair, "I think it's okay. It's not like we're stuck with it forever, right?"
Rachel noticed their hesitation and smiled reassuringly. "I understand your concerns, but we really think this name fits your group's dynamic. That being said, we're open to feedback. What do you guys think would make the name work better for you?"
The members of One Direction looked at each other, weighing their options. After a moment of discussion, Louis spoke up. "We appreciate your openness. Can we propose some alternative names and see how they fit with our style?"
The members of One Direction looked at each other, weighing their options. After a moment of discussion, Harry spoke up. "Alright, let's put it to a vote. Who thinks the name One Direction is alright?"
Niall, Harry, and Liam raised their hands. "I'm good with it," Niall said.
Zayn and Louis looked at each other, then back at the others. "I'm not sold on it," Zayn said, and Harry nodded in agreement.
With three votes in favor and two against, Rachel smiled. "Well, it looks like One Direction it is! We're excited to move forward with this name."
Just as the meeting was wrapping up, the door opened and Landon walked in, holding a CD case. "Hey, everyone! Sorry I'm late."
Rachel smiled. "Landon, perfect timing! We were just finalizing the name."
Landon greeted the band members and handed Rachel a CD as he whispers "I brought some demo tracks for their first album. I think you'll like them."
Zayn raised an eyebrow. "What's with the CD?"
Landon grinned. "Oh, this little thing? It's nothing major. It's just 12 demo tracks I wrote and recorded for your first album this week. You're welcome, by the way."
The band members exchanged surprised glances, intrigued by Landon's claim. "Twelve tracks?" Harry asked, eyes widening.
Landon nodded. "Yeah, I figured it would be a good starting point. Let's discuss them and see what you think. But i have a feeling you'll just end up licking them. "
Zayn raised an eyebrow, skepticism etched on his face. "You expect us to believe you wrote and recorded twelve tracks in just one week? There's no way they're all good."
Emma shot Zayn a warning glance. "Don't undermine Landon, Zayn. He might just surprise you with these tracks. And if anyone can write, produce, and make a whole album in a week, Landon is the guy."
Just then, the door burst open as Tatiana came stoming in out of breath. "Hi, guys. I hope I'm not late." She said
Rachel with a smile on her face welcomed her in. "Not at all. Guys this is Tatiana Manaois, one of our recent signings as well. Just like all of you here, she got under our raider through Landons eyes."
The band members turned to Tatiana, intrigued by her sudden arrival. "Hey, Tatiana! Come on in," Harry said, nodding in greeting.
Tatiana's eyes sparkled as she took in the band. "I'm excited to be working with you all. Let's get started!"
Landon waved at Tatiana, then turned back to the band. "Alright, let's dive into these demo tracks. I've got high hopes for these songs."
Zayn's skepticism still lingered, but he was willing to give Landon's tracks a chance. Landon smiled confidently as he put the CD into the stereo. "Alright, let's get started. Track one is called 'Another World'."
The opening notes filled the room, and the band members listened intently. At first, their expressions were neutral, but as the song progressed, they started to nod along.
Zayn's skepticism began to fade, replaced by curiosity. "This isn't bad," he said, surprised.
Landon smiled. "Told you. Next track is 'One Thing'."
As the tracks played one by one, the band members' attitudes changed. They started to tap their feet, hum along, and even sing some of the lyrics.
By the time they reached the fifth track, "More Than This", they were all fully engaged. Harry was tapping his pen on the table, keeping the beat, while Louis was nodding his head in approval.
Niall was grinning from ear to ear. "These are really good, Landon. You're a genius."
Liam chuckled. "Yeah, we're lucky to have you on board."
Zayn's skepticism had long since disappeared, replaced by admiration for Landon's talent.
As they listened to the final track, "Same Mistakes", the room fell silent. The band members looked at each other, impressed.
Landon beamed with pride. "So, what do you think? Is this the album you want to make?"
The band members nodded in unison, their faces filled with excitement. "Let's do this," Harry said, grinning.
Rachel's eyes sparkled with excitement as she turned to Landon. "You know, these demos are incredibly polished. I think we might not even need to add or subtract anything. They all sound like proper, full-fledged tracks already."
Landon smiled humbly, clearly pleased with himself. "Thanks, Rachel. I worked hard to get the sound just right." (Coughs)
Emma nodded in agreement. "I have to agree with Rachel. These demos are top-notch. We can probably just fine-tune a few things in the recording studio, but overall, they're fantastic."
The band members exchanged enthusiastic glances, their excitement growing. "This is amazing," Niall said, beaming. "We're really lucky to have Landon on board."
Zayn nodded, his earlier skepticism long forgotten. "Yeah, these tracks are fire. Let's get into the studio and make this album happen."
With the band and the production team on board, the project was moving full steam ahead. The energy in the room was electric, and everyone was eager to get started on "Up All Night".