The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 75



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75 Suddenly?

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after school.

Today, I set aside all my time in advance by not going to piano lessons, Korean music studio, school practice room, or language school.

The reason was simple.

Today was the day the synthesizer was delivered from Star Musical Instrument Store.

Thanks to this, I felt a little excited. New instrument. Now you can create new sounds. How exciting is this? You could try using it to compose right away. It seemed like it would be fun just to play with it.

But it seemed like I wasn’t the only one who was this excited.

“Hmm~ Hmm~”

“Suyeon, why are you in such a good mood today?”

On the way home from the flower shop.

Suyeon glanced up at me as she walked down the street. She smiles and answers as if it were obvious.

“That’s because my brother said he would stay home all day today. “You’ve been very busy these days.”

“Did I do that?”

“huh. Even on weekends, I was mostly outside. Usually, I come home late. It’s hard to see your face unless it’s morning. I guess it gets that much harder once you reach middle school. “I’m busy too.”

“It’s not like that in particular…”

From Suyeon’s perspective, it may seem like I’m having a hard time.

In fact, I was satisfied enough just by attending Seolwha Yejung.

In fact, I was saving a lot of time.

About half of the classes at Yeungjung were music-related. In addition, there were many art-related classes, which were of great help.

In addition, the piano department teachers also gave me somewhat customized(?) lessons, which was very nice.

Moreover, the time after school was the same.

Since I was spending most of my time practicing piano and studying German, I didn’t feel ‘tired’.

Because I’m doing what I want to do.

‘Rather, it’s closer to enjoyment. Rather than saying I’m busy, I’m using my time well.’

However, the time I spent talking with Suyeon decreased.

“So, Sooyeon, do you like being with your brother?”

“Of course!”

The answer came in 0.1 second.

At the same time, he wiggles his hand and continues talking.

“But… I understand that you are busy. So I won’t disturb you. Instead, I want you to play with me sometimes.”

“A day like today?”

“huh.”

“But today I was thinking of just composing music at home all day. What should I do?”

“······.”

Suyeon turned her head and let out a small sigh, “Huh.” “I can’t do it. I’ll be playing with Tofu and Berlin. “Ugh…” she said, feeling completely discouraged.

I said this because I wanted to make a joke, but if I keep saying it, the ground in front of Soo-yeon will collapse.

“Then, would you like to watch your brother compose? “The work will take a while, so I won’t be able to show you the end.”

“Huh. really?”

“instead.”

“I will never interfere! I’m going to keep my mouth shut! “And I’ll block tofu and hotteok from entering Berlin!”

“Is there really a need to do that to them?”

“I saw it on the news the other day. They say you always have to be careful before releasing a song. “There might be a traitor among the Han family bears.”

“··· is it?”

“hmm! My brother only trusts me! “I will take good care of my family.”

Soo-yeon says something that sounds like something out of a gangster movie.

Still, I’m glad it got brighter quickly.

The baby’s steps changed from the beginning.

Plump and running.

After returning home, Sooyeon hurriedly wrapped the bears in cloth.

Ding dong-

Delivery came on time.

“yes. “Let’s go~”

My father, who had been waiting at home in advance, also stood up. He said it was okay for me to be home alone today. It seemed like he was still looking at me like I was young.

Soo-yeon quickly runs out to the front door.

When I opened the front door, I saw a very friendly face.

“Seojin. “Wasn’t there an elevator here?”

“Well, right?”

“It clearly said it was an apartment… “I almost passed out while carrying Cindy and the driver up the stairs.”

“no way. “It wouldn’t make sense for my brother to faint at that size.”

“That’s what they say.”

Daesung hyung chuckles.

Daesung immediately greets his father.

I had told my father about ‘Hongdae’ in advance, so we didn’t have any complicated conversations.

“I heard that Seojin owes me a lot. “My name is Han Seon-hoon.”

“no. On the contrary, Seojin is helping us a lot. “This is Hong Dae-seong.”

But then.

I felt something writhing behind my back.

“Ah, you are Suyeon! I heard a lot from Seojin. “It’s really cute!”

“······.”

“Huh? You’re not a bad person! Didn’t Seojin tell you?”

Doridori.

Su-yeon hid behind me, wary of Daesung, and the muscular man with the impressive dragon and tiger tattoo quickly expressed his sadness.

“Black. “I too am a fragile person at heart!”

“······?”

After a series of commotions, a synthesizer came into my room.

Installation didn’t seem difficult.

An official from the musical instrument manufacturer who came with Daesung hyung performed basic product tests.

“There is no problem. If you have any questions, please contact us anytime. “I’ll just go now.”

Daesung stayed at our house a little while longer. He teaches me how to use the synthesizer in detail.

Fortunately, Suyeon seemed to quickly understand that Daesung was not a bad person(?). I get some orange juice from the refrigerator and give it to Daesung.

“thank you! Sooyeon!”

“······!”

Still, don’t forget to keep a certain distance. All Suyeon did was look over my shoulder at Daeseong.

“Next time, I’ll have to wear a Pororo T-shirt.”

“Wouldn’t that make you even more scared?”

“oh. is it?”

Daeseong laughed to himself and then left the house, saying he would meet me in Hongdae next time. He said he was going back to Star Instrument Store. He personally delivered it on purpose because of me.

Fortunately, Suyeon gave Daesung a belly greeting when he left.

“Whew. “Oppa, I was nervous!”

“But he’s a really good person. “You helped me a lot.”

“But this is my first time seeing someone that big. “It may be rude to say this, but the person was as big as a bear.”

“that······”

I had nothing to say because it was true.

My father left for a moment, saying he had to go to the publishing house, and Sooyeon and I sat in front of the new synthesizer.

I turned down the synthesizer volume and lightly pressed the keys. Just the feel of an electric piano. After connecting it to my laptop, I tried transferring a virtual instrument I bought yesterday.

OK.

“and! “It sounds like a violin!”

“Isn’t it fascinating?”

“Interesting! “Can you play with this?”

“of course.”

I played the introductory part, recalling the ⌜Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 5 Spring⌟ that I played with Shin Ju-won last time.

The setting wasn’t completely completed, so the violin’s bowing felt a little off, but it was still listenable.

Then, I tried making Suyeon sit on my lap. Sooyeon placed my hand on top of her hand and had me play the melody I was composing.

“Hahaha! brother! “Tickle your fingers!”

“But isn’t it fun?”

“huh! It’s so much fun! “I became a composer too!”

Sooyeon played my song even though she was cackling.

The unfinished song was gradually taking shape.

The high pitch of the violin in the introduction.

A soft melody that continues right away.

Even though you can feel nature such as mountains, the sea, and fields, the scent of spring is in the air.

There is something called the excitement that comes with timing.

That will become a memory that will be remembered for a long time after some time has passed.

Spring was the beginning for me.

School, friends, teachers, piano, violin, family, older brothers, everything felt new to me now.

As I spent time with them, I began to see music in a new way.

Little by little, my emotions, which had been confined to the passion-filled summer, began to relax.

Just looking at the lights of a passing bus felt like a sparkling beauty,

Just seeing an ugly cat passing by made me laugh.

Just like the fox in ⌜The Little Prince⌟ asked to be tamed.

At some point, all of those things were taming me.

If you wait just a little longer, it will be time for the cherry blossoms to bloom.

The season to see cherry blossoms is short.

However, the memory of seeing cherry blossoms with someone lasts a long time.

The season when the spring breeze begins to blow gently.

I turned the excitement filled inside me into a melody.

“and! Oppa… I think the song is finished!”

Sooyeon, who had already gotten off my lap and was sitting next to me on the chair, spoke. Suyeon’s eyes sparkled.

“There are some things that need to be modified, but thanks to Suyeon, it was made easy.”

“Did I help you?”

“huh. “Maybe because I was watching from the side, I gained more strength.”

“Hi-Hi. If so, that’s a relief. “I’ll help you next time!”

This is why I asked Suyeon to sing a song.

There are no lyrics yet, so just hum.

It was purely my brother’s greed.

I used to feel happy when I watched Suyeon sing.

“Hmm. “If that’s the case with you…”

Suyeon calms her voice and sings a line. “Hmm~ Hmmmm~” he rhymes in a plausible way.

However, there was a strong feeling of agitation.

I heard that kindergartens are singing children’s songs hard these days, and it seemed like this was exactly the feeling.

I quickly took out my smartphone and took a video. A video that will give you strength if you watch it from time to time. And about 10 years later, I thought it would be fun to show this video to Suyeon.

There were slightly wrong pitches and beats, but the song was completed successfully.

“how is it?”

“good job. “Sooyeon can become a singer later.”

“Hey, I’m not that good~”

‘I like it.’

Suyeon looks a little embarrassed.

Just looking at it made me feel really happy.

As I spent time with Suyeon, it soon became dinner time.

I ate with my family and composed music alone from dinner time until late at night.

I modified a few melodies and started arranging the song by adding various instruments.

I also wrote down lyrics from time to time.

Lyrics that may seem a little childish.

Still, I thought these lyrics would be more suitable for this song.

Over the course of a few days, we added more details to the song.

Basically a song close to a ballad.

A song that feels a little romantic yet fresh.

While making a song of spring…

A smile naturally formed on my face.

* * *

“⌜A letter that doesn’t reach⌟!” “It’s finally first place!”

Manager Park Hoon makes a loud noise.

⌜Moonlight⌟ The members of A&R Team 1 also immediately cheered.

Until last year, Team 1 had only two full-time employees, Manager Park Hoon and Assistant Manager Charina.

The remaining three interns were now Employee Kim, Employee Lee, and Employee Park.

Assistant Manager Tsarina approached Manager Park Hoon and asked about the situation.

“Then what is the number of viewers for ⌜13th Month’s Story⌟?”

“As of yesterday, 5 million. “It’s already more than three times the break-even point.”

“Wow… everything our composer touches is amazing.”

“I told you so. “He is one of the few true geniuses in our country.”

Park Hoon smiled while looking at the press release.

I couldn’t believe it every time I saw it.

‘No. 1 on the music charts for two consecutive times? This is definitely not luck.’

A child who excels at composing music and playing the piano.

I even received a phone call telling me that I was doing well in school.

‘I said I was the first to get 5 stores among first graders.’

For no reason, Park Hoon was happy.

Where can you find a kid like this these days?

I wasn’t tired even though I was working.

As the size of Team 1 grew, I became responsible for multiple artists, but I still felt full just watching Seojin do what he did. I felt like I wouldn’t have to eat anything for the rest of my life. How about starving?

“Chief, what are you eating for dinner?”

“······ I have a stir-fried pork lunch box.”

“yes. “I will order delivery right away.”

“······ huh.”

Of course, since we are humans, we had to eat.

Park Hoon, who had eaten dinner with a delivered lunch, looked through the list of artists belonging to Team 1.

Team 1 was gradually growing in size.

This is a huge improvement compared to last year.

After the release of the follow-up song, Kwon Seol-ha, who safely landed in the top 10 of the music charts, was also one of the important artists of Team 1.

In fact, Park Hoon put a lot of effort into selecting Kwon Seol-ha’s follow-up song, and it turned out to be a very satisfactory result.

Did I tell you to row when the water comes in?

Park Hoon never missed this timing.

‘Seojin also said that he is slowly finishing composing…’

This time too, I hoped to find a singer who suits the song well and create a good song.

Just as Seo Jin-i’s song met Kwon Seol-ha and director Cheon Hee-tae.

‘This time, I thought a fresh and slightly cute vocal would suit the song.’

For that reason, he said it would be better if the singer were in his teens.

If you’re in school, that’s the icing on the cake.

Considering the vocal range required by the song, gender did not seem to matter much.

A message arrived at Park Hoon, who remained at work until late evening.

‘You’re here!’

Park Hoon checked the smartphone screen and quickly opened the Talk app.

[Seojin: The song work has been somewhat completed. Listen once and confirm…]

I quickly downloaded the music file first. After transferring the file to the PC, I immediately called Charina.

Because two people are always better than one person.

However, the plan was to let rank-and-file employees hear the song after it was completely fixed.

Charina puts on headphones and looks at the computer screen and asks Park Hoon.

“Untitled? I guess there’s no title yet? Otherwise… the title won’t be ⌜Untitled⌟ like the last time ⌜TEST⌟, right?”

“I asked again because I thought the same thing would happen, but he just couldn’t think of a title he liked yet.”

“But don’t you think ⌜Untitled⌟ would be good too? “You have a feeling.”

“You should listen to the song first.”

Park Hoon also soon put on headphones.

‘I’m a little excited.’

With that in mind, Park Hoon pressed the music play button.

The sound of a violin was heard from the beginning of the song.

A delightful violin performance.

The refreshing performance, reminiscent of ⌜Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 5 Spring⌟, immediately creates a sense of immersion.

‘It’s attractive. It’s also cheerful. Seojin… you know how to use a variety of instruments.’

and.

The violin playing was slowly fading away, as if it was a bit disappointing.

‘uh?’

The vocalist’s voice, which was very transparent and yet soothing, flowed along with the melody.

Park Hoon and Charina looked at each other.

But I didn’t dare open my mouth.

Because I felt like I would be disappointed if I lost my concentration now.

When it comes to music, first appreciation is the most important.

A refreshing melody full of the scent of spring.

A lively code development that makes your heart flutter for no reason.

It felt completely different from ⌜TEST⌟ or ⌜An Unreachable Letter⌟.

Charina nods her head.

Tap the desk with a steady beat. Park Hoon knocks.

When the song, which is a little over 4 minutes long, is finished.

Park Hoon finally opened his mouth.

“this······”

And the Tsarina also opened her mouth.

“······ Yes?”

The two talked enough.

Park Hoon immediately called Han Seo-jin.

“The song is good. But it’s not anything else, this is the guide vocal you did, right?”

– that’s right. I just recorded it at school and sent it to you right away.

“school?”

– There are a lot of practice rooms here so you can use them comfortably. It’s a cell phone recording, so the sound quality isn’t that good, right?

“That doesn’t matter. Because we’re just looking at the atmosphere anyway. But… I see now that your voice has become a little deeper.”

– Ah, I heard something like that. My friend said that a little while ago. Still, I still feel like the voice is young.

“by the way. “As I listened to the song, I thought a little differently.”

– Any other thoughts?

“uh. I’m not saying your song isn’t good. “You asked me to find a singer this time, right?”

– Oh, I did. Most of the teenage singers are new, so it was difficult to choose. There is also insufficient data. Also, I think Manager Park Hoon would know better about rookies.

“But I wonder if it’s really necessary.”

-··· Then?

Park Hoon paused slightly before answering.

“I listened to the recording of your guide and your voice was good. It’s fresh and youthful, like a teenager, but not too young. A little cute. I got that feeling while listening to the recording you sent. Assistant Manager Cha also said something like that.”

– I put… What? And cute… what?

Park Hoon chuckled.

“hey. If the first year of middle school is not fresh, who is fresh? Of all the artists I know, you are the freshest.

– ······.

“I’m serious. how is it? “How about trusting my ears?”

– What are you trying to say now…

“Why don’t you try being a faceless singer or something?”

– ······.

Teenagers. Freshness. student. Cute. Decent vocals.

The person who understands this song the best while also performing the guide vocals well.

Park Hoon suddenly.

MJ was suggested to debut as a singer!

– ············ yes?