The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 127



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127 The guitar is played

“Didn’t Manager Park receive too much this time? 70 million won per song? Then, if we were to work on an album…”

When I asked in a daze, Tsarina came to a conclusion first.

“Hundreds of millions would be ridiculous. Of course, this time I was able to receive a lot of money because singer Hyunpil Jang liked the song so much. If the market situation changes, or if a song is created that falls far off the rankings, the song fee may go down again in the future. Still, we will maintain a certain level.”

“······.”

My dazedness did not go away easily.

Deputy Tsarina continued speaking.

“In the end, supply and demand must match each other well. And our job at ⌜Wolgwang⌟ is to create a situation where artists can benefit the most, right? The manager probably thought so too, but I also think MJ should receive this much music fee. So just enjoy it for now.”

“······ It’s amazing.”

“Yes?”

70 million won.

Even if we were to buy Sooyeon a decent teddy bear, it would amount to over 2,000.

Even if you buy only 3,000 won worth of high-quality marble ice cream, you will get over 20,000 pieces.

Of course, this may not be an accurate calculation since there is some profit sharing with ⌜Moonlight⌟.

‘Anyway, you get a lifetime free pass for ice cream. ‘I could build a village with just the dolls I buy for Suyeon.’

After thinking about that, I shook my head.

Shouldn’t we be focusing more on music now?

I wasn’t one to be swayed by such flimsy money.

“Hmm. So what’s important now is how and how quickly you can record.”

“that’s right. However, from what I heard from the manager, it seems that Jang Hyunpil’s band is exhausted from the tour. Since everyone is getting older, it can’t be helped. I also heard that the bandsman will need plenty of time to practice.”

“It seems a little different from the direction singer Jang Hyun-pil wants.”

“that’s right. This song was liked by singer Hyeonpil Jang. “They said they are coordinating in real time with the band members in the United States on this matter.”

If so, it might actually be better.

I calmly continued my explanation to the Tsarina.

I thought that singer Hyunpil Jang would be able to record the vocals on his own, just with the MR made with the prepared MIDI.

‘Because I’m not someone who can point out or coach.’

Isn’t he a singer who devoted his entire life to creating his own voice?

I thought you would know the direction of this song just from the instructions I wrote on the sheet music.

It seemed like we would only need to give and receive feedback online when discussing details.

so.

“Are we just going to record the session in Korea?”

“yes. Since recording instruments requires an ensemble to work together, you ultimately need a director. Hyunpil Jang If the bandmen would understand just this time, I think we could finish it faster that way. There will be no more pressure to practice and record while on tour, and MRs will be released faster. “We are good for each other.”

“hmm······.”

Assistant Manager Tsarina nodded and asked me a question.

“But even if the singer gives the OK, who will the local band seek? In the end, I will have to meet the composer face to face. “I think it would be difficult to hide MJ’s identity if there was no trusting relationship.”

“Tsarina, don’t you remember?”

“yes? “What do you remember?”

“This time last year. “When I and ⌜Wolgwang⌟ signed a contract, you came to a cafe in Cheongdam-dong with me…”

“ah! “Are you from that band?”

I smiled slightly.

“yes. This is a very talented band. If we proceed like this and singer Jang Hyun-pil says he still doesn’t like the result, then I will decide to go to the United States.”

“Oh. Do you mind though? “MJ’s identity is…”

“I’m a paid professional. I can’t just indulge my greed. However, since I also put one down, I think singer Hyunpil Jang will understand to some extent.”

“Then, now we are ready for the ‘second best’ and ‘the second best’.”

“yes. “Right now, I’ll have to convince the band first.”

* * *

Hongdae was still the same.

It looks a little quiet, perhaps because it’s a weekday, but you can see people busking here and there.

These people fix their smartphones on tripods and play hard.

Carrying an acoustic guitar, he sings passionately while sweating profusely under the scorching sun.

People passing by on the street stop one by one to look at it.

I also watched the band play for a while before I started walking again.

Star Live House was located a little far from the center of Hongdae.

Red brick building.

The first floor, which used to be a cafe, was converted into a fruit juice shop, and the second floor was still a live house.

Looking at the signboard listing today’s performances, it seemed like the brothers were also working hard.

When I went up to the second floor, a large man greeted me.

Dragon and tiger tattoos on arm.

Muscular body.

“boy. “Did you have a good time in Germany?”

It was Daesung who tapped my shoulder.

“yes. I had a nice trip. “I should have come here a long time ago, but I’m a little late.”

“With something like that. “I heard you were really busy too?”

“That’s it. “There are some songs I’m working on right now.”

“Good. We have just finished our peak season. After college starts, Hongdae gets a little quieter. “I can really feel that these days.”

Daeseong took me out and bought me food first.

Jjajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork.

For dessert, he bought watermelon juice and put it in my hand.

“They give us a 10% discount because we operate in the same building. “We also told them that they would give us a discount if they came to see the performance, but we usually benefit more.”

“It’s good. “It’s delicious too.”

“yes? “The watermelon juice here is better than most places?”

Daesung walked around Hongdae with his older brother.

I didn’t go to any great places.

I went to see the busking stage across the residential area.

As I sat down on the flower bed at the end of the alley, there was no other good spot.

‘I don’t think I even set foot here last year.’

Now I can reach the bottom of the flower bed.

A person who was busking happened to look at this place.

He seemed to be smiling brightly, then Daesung came over to his brother and said hello.

“If you’re coming to busk, you shouldn’t have called me earlier!”

“it’s okay. I came here because I was passing by and remembered it. “Is the performance going well?”

“yes. It’s all thanks to my brother. If I do well this time, I think it will appear on terrestrial TV. “It’s EBC’s morning broadcast, but where is it?”

“yes. It’s a big stage for us. If you make a mistake because you didn’t practice, I will come to you personally? “Do you understand?”

“Tsk tsk. I’ll be waiting. and······.”

A man who greets Daesung hyung at almost a 90 degree angle.

The year before last, when the team didn’t have any money, they let us perform at Star Live House for free, and they said that they were able to grow so much, and they say thank you again.

“it’s okay. It’s all about the past. “If I succeed, I’ll buy my brother an expensive meal.”

“of course. “I will take you to the best restaurant in Korea.”

“young. I mean. Go see. I’m sure everyone is waiting. “I have to do the next song.”

During the busking performance, only the vocalist came out briefly.

The man greeted Daesung again and hurried back to the stage.

The performance was great.

As expected from an indie band, the melody and lyrics were impressive, and the audience listening to the song burst into laughter.

“It’s a witty song.”

“Yes, but. “I wonder if you can make money by making such a unique song.”

“Still, it has its charm. “I’ve never heard a song like this anywhere else.”

Daeseong hyung smiles.

“Well, everyone spends time in Hongdae because of this taste. “I’m drunk on romance.”

With his eyes fixed on the stage, Daesung sipped watermelon juice through a straw.

The number of water droplets on the disposable plastic cup seemed to indicate how many performances we had seen here.

“But how can you help others like this? “Without anything in return.”

Daesung didn’t seem to like what I said, but he walked towards me with his arm around his shoulder.

“A stranger. They are all my juniors. And it’s not without a price. After they become popular, they will promote Hongdae on their own, right? In short, our Star Group will benefit.”

“······ Was it the Star group?”

“Star musical instrument store. Star Live House. Did they have the same name for no reason? And when I see kids like that, I get strength too. It becomes a driving force when working as ⌜Let’s Daesung⌟. So, it cannot be said that the price is zero.”

“······.”

⌜Let’s prosper⌟ The hyungs said they would soon release their 6th album.

They release an album almost once a year, and they said they have high expectations for this album.

The single album released early this year ranked second on the ‘Indie Chart’, so now you’re aiming for first place.

I blurted out the words without thinking.

“Then can you just help me before the album is released? “I think it’s something my brothers can do easily.”

“why? Can you make a stage for me? Since you only play the piano, do you sometimes want to play the guitar? “That’s just the way it is.”

“No, just record one of my singing sessions. “I need a band, and out of all the bands I know, my brothers play the best.”

“Session recording?”

“yes.”

“Who is the singer? “Is it you?”

“no. “The singer is Jang Hyun-pil.”

“If it’s singer Hyunpil Jang… Jang Hyun-pil of the Jang Hyun-pil band?”

“yes. that’s right.”

“······.”

Daeseong seemed to immediately realize what kind of situation this was.

This is a session recording by a legendary Korean band.

The results will vary depending on the rise and fall of this song, but if it is successful, ⌜Let’s achieve great success⌟ may be mentioned once or twice in the industry.

There is a line between obscurity and fame.

I learned this very well from watching Seolha.

Obscurity is not sought after by anyone.

Because no one knows.

Everyone tries to find fame.

Because everyone knows.

In my opinion, ⌜Let’s Daesung⌟ was a band that would do well if they escaped obscurity.

So, I secretly asked if I could write a song for him.

But every time, Daesung opposed it.

Since the band has its own unique color, there is no reason to accept my song.

So it’s okay.

There was no way I could convince him.

But this time was a little different.

Am I actually in trouble?

If ⌜Daesunghaja⌟ rejects this offer, I will have to go to the United States.

Since I had to skip class, I had to speak honestly during the story, and I thought that I wouldn’t be able to control the mouths of all singer Jang Hyun-pil’s officials.

So MJ is revealed to be Han Seo-jin?

‘We don’t know now what the repercussions will be.’

Moreover, if singer Hyunpil Jang says, ‘It’s not that good’ after listening to the session recording of ⌜Let’s Be Great⌟, there is no other way.

But I was confident.

Every time I came to Hongdae, I listened to my brothers play.

⌜Let’s achieve great success⌟ I can’t say that their skills are the best in Korea, but I know that they are at a high level.

Daesung quietly listened to my explanation.

Then, suddenly, he says something out of the blue.

“Would you rather introduce them? “They are pretty good performers.”

The intention was obvious, so I burst out laughing.

“It’s definitely good, but it’s not as good as ⌜Let’s prosper⌟.”

“How can you guarantee that? “They are just like us.”

“I can’t guarantee it. But I’ve just heard the performance myself. ⌜Let’s be great⌟ I’ve heard a lot of performances. So you can tell. Even after all this, my ears are pretty accurate.”

“······.”

“Don’t try to pass all your opportunities to other juniors. And wasn’t I someone who made music ‘together’ with my brothers? That’s how I knew it. Then, this is our chance to properly make music together. “With my songs and my brother’s band.”

“······.”

“Right?”

“······.”

That was my story.

I understand even if Daesung hyung thinks that my suggestion ⌜Let’s Daesung⌟ undermines the color of the band.

Musicians are stubborn.

Of course, I am also stubborn.

What if they suddenly asked me to make a song in a genre I didn’t like? You will immediately hesitate. And it was clear that I would eventually reject it.

Therefore, there is no way to persuade a stubborn musician.

I knew that well, so I waited for Daesung’s answer.

Daesung’s eyes were fixed on the busking stage.

The drummer’s top was already covered in sweat.

The guitarist grits his teeth and plays the riff.

The bass is quietly lowering its notes.

During that brief accompaniment, the vocalist made a hand gesture to a few people.

The audience responded positively.

I applaud them because I know their passion.

Before I knew it, the busking performer had changed.

So the performer changed once more.

The summer evenings were long.

However, this summer does not last forever.

Daesung looked up at the sky.

I followed suit and looked at the sky.

The place was full of dusky evening light.

Daeseong suddenly opened his mouth.

“I wanted to wake up on my own.”

I remained silent as he muttered.

Only the soft music coming from the busking stage provides the answer.

Time passed.

Dusk turns to darkness.

Only then did Daesung nod his head.

“okay. If it’s like this. “Sometimes you have to know how to be greedy.”

Meaning of acceptance.

Without Daesung knowing, I smiled faintly.

“But this is not greed.”

“then?”

“Do you remember the guitar you gave me cheaply?”

“Oh, that? “What is that?”

“What is that? Right now, that guitar is being played and moving around. “One of those pieces of music has finally come back to me.”

“······.”

“I hope you think so.”

“······ okay.”

I handed over my smartphone and headphones to Daesung.

Daesung put his headphones on his ears without saying anything.

Then press the play button on the music app.

The melody that the session was supposed to play could be heard vaguely through the headphones.

Daeseong listened to my song, looked at the North Star shining faintly in the dark sky, and answered once more.

“okay. Your guitar seems to be making really great music. “It’s a good song.”