The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 76



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Manager Park Hoon was excited.

– Your voice has quite a feel to it. I really want to put you on stage once, but that would be burdensome, right?

“······ A little bit like that.”

– So, if you make your song a selling point through media such as NewTube or SNS, do you think it will do well? It’s also a trend these days. Because it is also a song that will appeal to the younger generation. The idea is to start ‘without any pressure’. Let’s find an appropriate compromise while hiding your identity.

“······.”

In fact, I sang a lot when I was staying with Uncle Miller on a deserted island.

I also received basic vocal training from him.

When the night got dark or I was tired from work, I enjoyed playing the guitar and singing.

‘I took turns singing with Uncle Miller…’

I learned all the songs I know now from singers like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Elton John.

Especially when I was in the wooden boat I built with my uncle, playing the guitar and singing, I felt like I had the whole world.

Using the soft sound of waves as background music and the shade of palm trees as a blanket, I can use my own voice…

It came as a unique pleasure to me, who had only played the piano.

So, I had the idea that someday I would like to try singing myself.

The songs I made on the desert island were also songs I wanted to sing myself someday.

But my voice now is younger than it was then.

Because of that, I couldn’t sing the song I wrote on the desert island right now.

Songs that I will sing after I grow up a little more and my voice becomes deeper than it is now.

Maybe it was because of my usual thoughts, but when I wrote this song, I never imagined that I would sing it.

I just composed the music, wrote the lyrics, and arranged it.

I recorded a guide while thinking of an imaginary singer who would sing my song.

That was it.

However, Manager Park Hoon told me that my voice suited this song.

then······.

I also had this naive thought, ‘Should I just try something?’

I also have cold thoughts like, ‘Is this really the right thing to do?’

Can I sing this song perfectly?

Do my vocals really suit this song?

What are my skills now?

There are many talented singers in the world.

Then maybe it wasn’t the best choice for me to sing this song.

However, there was a definite reason why I was worried this much.

‘It’s just… because of my greed. If it’s something related to music… the first thing that comes to mind is that I want to do it.’

I’m thinking so hard about something that I could have simply refused.

Suddenly I felt like laughing.

Was I this greedy person?

I wanted to try everything, whether it was composing music, playing the piano, or singing.

Actually, what if it doesn’t work out?

I just have to do better next time.

I survived my childhood with that mindset, and it hasn’t changed even now.

The thoughts were complicated, but time did not pass that long.

Manager Park Hoon gave me an additional comment while I remained silent.

– I’m not forcing you to do something if you don’t want to. I’m not forcing it. I’m asking you to consider it as one of many possibilities.

“all right. “I’ll think about it.”

– That answer is enough. In the meantime, I will also be looking for the new singer you asked for. Oh, and…

Manager Park Hoon also told stories without adding or subtracting anything.

My vocals, my voice, may not be 100 points.

Surely we could find a better singer.

However, after listening to the guide recording, it seems difficult to find a voice that matches this well.

– We can’t always find 100 points. And even if the score is not 100 points, if the singer has his own charm, he can move people’s hearts. I think so.

The phone call with Manager Park Hoon has ended.

A quiet school practice room.

The kid who was glancing at me in the corner over the sheet music turns his gaze.

Lee Ha-eun hiding her face in the sheet music.

After watching my thoughts, I eventually figured it out and decided to go straight to work.

“Hey… I didn’t mean to listen to the phone… but I could hear it a little bit, right? Smartphone speakers seem to be performing well these days! Ahahaha…”

I burst out laughing.

“I think you have good ears there, too.”

“Yeah, right? “These days, I can hear even small sounds easily.”

“But it’s okay if you heard the call. I helped you record the guide today, and I also took the calls here on my own. Actually, technically, I was interfering with your practice.”

“No, that’s not necessarily true…”

To express my gratitude and apology, I handed Lee Ha-eun a can of Coco Palm that I had previously purchased at a convenience store.

“··· Thank you for the drink.”

“It was nothing.”

Lee Ha-eun, who was taking a few sips from a can of soda, quietly asked me a question.

“So what do you think? sing. Are you going to sing it yourself?”

Lee Ha-eun’s eyes sparkle.

“I’m still thinking about it.”

“why? You just sang well, didn’t you? I heard that too! “I’m a little excited…”

“what?”

“Hmm! It also felt a little fresh. It’s a vocal that matches your songwriting intent. “The opportunity has presented itself, so why not do it?”

“I didn’t say I wouldn’t do it. “I said I was thinking about it.”

“······ oh. “Is that so?”

“Then do you think it’s right for me to sing this song?”

“······.”

Lee Ha-eun pretended to look at the sheet music and then carefully nodded.

“If you have talent, it would be a waste to just let it go.”

I couldn’t help but laugh because of Ha-eun’s words.

“I’m not that good at singing. For your information, we have to look at the pros as a standard now.”

“I know. “I thought about it that way before saying it.”

“Aren’t your arms bent inwards just because you’re friends?”

“well. That’s what I heard. Anyway, I am also a listener. “I was just stating my opinion.”

“then······”

“Don’t you have anything to say?”

This time I had to nod.

“Of course, if I had to evaluate it as a ‘friend’ rather than an ‘ordinary listener,’ I might say something better. Shall I do it?”

“Tsk tsk. are you okay. “This is enough.”

“Anyway, I was shocked! I felt like it got better than when I heard your voice in the music room at Saebom Elementary School last year. “The trembling has disappeared.”

“At that time, it was my first time recording a guide. “This is the second time.”

“I guess this is why experience is important.”

“I guess so.”

The trend in Korea is to value career as the top priority.

In the first year of middle school, we were learning about society little by little.

“But that’s not the end. My voice sounds a little young. I definitely have that feeling. You can also say that it is not popular. “You have to think about it.”

What I’m worried about.

But Lee Ha-eun interpreted it in the opposite way.

“In fact, I thought it suited your song better.”

“okay?”

“Is that so? Trust what your friend says. Even though I look like this, my ears are pretty accurate.”

“That’s right. You did well on the listening test last time. “The teacher also praised me.”

“It wasn’t like you.”

We talked for a while and then started practicing the piano again.

There was an assignment song given by teacher Yang Woo-joo, so practicing that song was my main goal today.

A little while ago, I just used my break time to briefly record a guide.

After all practice is over.

Lee Ha-eun went back to Saebom-dong first, and I stopped by a Korean music studio to practice a little more and then returned home.

I quietly looked back at the events that happened today.

Among them, things related to the ‘vocals’ of my songs.

So far, a total of three people have told me their opinions.

Manager Park Hoon.

Mr. Charina.

Lee Ha-eun.

Of course, in the case of Deputy Charina, it was an opinion conveyed through Manager Park Hoon, but it would not be a lie.

‘Three people said they liked it, but I’m the only one doing it…’

A 3 to 1 situation.

If you look only at the majority vote, it is right to do it.

However, even though it was a majority vote, the number was too small.

‘then···.’

That moment.

A pretty good idea came to mind.

If the problem is that the number is small, shouldn’t the number be increased?

It wasn’t like I didn’t have money like I used to.

There is also a reliable bag called ⌜Wolgwang⌟.

The next day, I contacted Manager Park Hoon again.

“how is it?”

– That sounds plausible. Let’s give it a try. However, it will be resolved within this week. Because there is nothing good about taking time.

“Sure.”

My opinion was reflected immediately.

* * *

I decided not to receive separate vocal training for now.

My voice won’t change right away just because I practice for a day or two.

Unless you plan to release your song half a year or a year later, it is difficult to see the effects of the training right away.

So for now, I decided to record it as is.

However, it was not necessary to release the song right away.

Using the song you created, register the copyright first.

⌜Moonlight⌟ I was planning on doing an in-house evaluation and playing the song to a few people to get their evaluations.

Approximately 100 to 200 people.

It was a kind of closed beta test(?).

What if the public’s reaction is not good?

All we have to do is find a new singer as planned.

The list has already been organized to some extent, so it won’t take long.

What if the public’s response is good?

“You are debuting as a singer. “Under another name other than MJ.”

A word from Manager Park Hoon.

The story was already over.

I used the stage name MJ for no reason, but I was worried that things would get complicated later, so I decided to create another stage name for the singer.

Thanks to this, I felt like our country was being divided into ‘composers’, ‘singers’ and ‘pianists’, but guess what?

It’s kind of fun too.

It was a great option for me because I could keep a reasonable distance from the media and not be noticed by people.

Director Oh Jeong-hee, who was indebted to me during the last ⌜TEST⌟ recording, decided to help me with today’s recording. The recording studio was the same as last time.

The recording went smoothly.

We built up takes by cutting them into bars, and the director and I talked a lot in our spare time.

– Then, let’s take a little shorter breath this time. It feels different than just now.

“yes. All right.”

So we finished all the recording in one program.

“haha. Now you’re going to become a singer too?”

“I think the song came out really well. “I felt really excited!”

“Hehe. good night. “I think it will turn out well.”

“I liked it better because it had a slightly unrefined feel. Should I say that I felt more refreshed thanks to this? “I understand what Manager Park Hoon meant when he said that.”

Those who showed a pretty good response.

Among them, Deputy Charina asked me one question.

“Then, composer, who would you like to receive an evaluation from first?”

Of course my answer was decided.

“He is the best singer of all the people I know.”

* * *

A practice room near a certain broadcasting station.

As soon as I entered there, someone greeted me.

“Seojin! Welcome! “I told you to come visit me more often!”

He is now able to walk around without a cast on his ankle.

It was Kwon Seol-ha’s older sister.

“I guess the cast is completely off now.”

“huh! I was released from the hospital yesterday. It’s fine now. Would you like to take a look?”

A person who lifts one leg with ease.

I’m glad you look full of energy.

“So what happened today? Are you saying you want to see me all? “Did you miss your sister?”

“sure. So, I ran one step at a time like this.”

“Hehe! My younger brother knows how to give lip service now. “You’re all grown up?”

“It actually grew a lot.”

“Tsk tsk. okay. It’s a lot bigger than last year. His voice also became a little more manly. “Grow up like this.”

Seolha introduced me to the practice room.

Sound equipment that looks quite expensive.

They said that basic recording could be done here as well.

I saw some interesting equipment and asked my sister about it, and she told me something a bit surprising.

“Would you like my sister to buy it for me? I need?”

“······ I was just asking?”

“You should also set up a studio soon. how is it? Would you like my sister to make a studio for you at this point?”

“······.”

You say things like that so brightly.

I have no idea if it’s a joke or not.

However, my sister emphasized that it was not a joke.

“What can’t I do for you? Just talk to me anytime. “Are you really saying I’m going to take you to an amusement park?”

“You’ve been saying that since last time… “By any chance, does your sister want to go to the amusement park?”

“········· E~ No way~”

My sister’s answer was obviously late.

I saw it.

‘You want to play at the amusement park.’

Someone who still has childhood innocence.

He is so pure.

After chatting for a while,

While talking about my current situation,

There was talk of having a meal.

I had work to do today, so I took out the USB first.

and.

“For this song, the singer has been roughly decided. “I wanted you to listen to it.”

“Oh. “Is that why you came?”

“To some extent.”

I didn’t even tell Seolha that I sang this song.

To receive a more objective evaluation.

Of course, if you listen to the song, you will immediately recognize my voice, but the ‘just a little more’ part was important.

Seolha, who received the USB from me, immediately transferred the music files to the practice room computer.

And confirms one thing for me.

“Can I give you an honest evaluation? “Do you like that too?”

“yes. “Only then will you be able to find direction.”

“okay. “Let’s take a listen.”

Sister Seolha must have pressed the play button, and the sound of a violin began to flow from the huge speaker.

Sister Seolha looks slightly surprised.

Since the composition and arrangement had already been completed, the sound and quality were excellent.

After the not-so-long intro.

When my voice finally started to flow.

“uh?”

Sister Seolha looked back at me while shouting one word.

I had no choice but to shrug, and Seolha started listening to the song with a smile on her face.

‘It reminds me a little of the old days.’

A little over a year had passed since I learned to play the piano.

I once performed on stage at a small concert held in Saebom-dong.

At the time, children much younger than me were playing the piano casually, but I was quite nervous.

There were a lot of wrong notes, and the beat was also messed up.

Even though I played while looking at the score, I couldn’t come to my senses. I just instinctively pressed the keys.

‘I played it so that it barely sounded like a melody.’

Still then.

When I completed the euphemism safely.

People applauded me.

Teacher Park Ha-seon came up to me and said hello to me as I was dumbfounded.

The first cheers I received in my life.

Maybe it’s because of that memory that I still play the piano.

This moment felt the same as then.

It felt like a place where I could show off my song and my voice for the first time.

Unlike Ha-eun and ⌜Moonlight⌟, Seol-ha was a ‘singer’.

I felt a little nervous.

After 4 minutes and 15 seconds, which felt very long.

There was silence for a very brief moment.

Sister Seolha cleared her throat once with a very serious expression.

Then he spoke calmly to me.

“first. I think this singer will have to work harder in the future. She definitely looks like she can sing better than she does now. However, when she grows further than now, the shape of her vocal cords will change slightly, so you should not practice too much during this period. “Because you’re still young.”

“okay.”

“Hmm! And… what did you say you were curious about?”

“This singer is a rookie and I was wondering if it would be okay for him to debut now.”

“hmm. that······.”

Sister Seolha asked me something strange.

“Seojin.”

“yes.”

“What do you usually say when you call me?”

“You call me your older sister?”

“yes. But from now on, let’s change the title a little.”

Sister Seolha continued talking while holding both of my shoulders.

“Now, follow me.”

A smile immediately began to spread on my face.

“senior. Now I am your senior. got it?”

“······ yes?”

“What did you tell me to call you?”

“······ Senior?”

“Kyaa! Seojin! You sing so well! Don’t say anything sooner! My older sister must have told me a lot! It was good the last time I did the ⌜TEST⌟ guide, but it’s even better than then! Have you practiced? Is that it?”

“that······.”

“Seojin, we have a lot of work to do in the future. I never dreamed that I would suddenly have such a cute junior, right? I feel confident as a senior! “I feel confident!”

“······.”

“I’ll tell you everything one by one. If you don’t know something, just call me. Come here often too. Understand?”

“Uh…yes.”

“Originally, vocals start with taking care of your throat. Today I will teach you the most basic things. First of all, it’s a vocal…”

“······?”

Why do you like Seolha more than me?

no······.

It was Seolha senior.

* * *

The in-house evaluation of ⌜Moolgwang⌟ has been completed.

We also asked the opinions of several broadcasting officials and entertainment agency officials.

Therefore, the decision has been made.

MJ composer’s song ⌜Somehow, Spring⌟.

It was sung by an unknown singer.