The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 84



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“hey. “You said this was a performance evaluation?”

I nodded to Manager Park Hoon’s question.

“Yes. “It was a team effort.”

“But why is the quality of this song like this? “It’s MJ quality?”

“I wanted to get full marks for everything I did.”

“So did you get it?”

“Sure. For your information, I also played it. “That’s also a perfect score.”

“Tsk tsk. okay. Well done. “If this isn’t a perfect score, it’s actually a problem.”

Manager Park Hoon, who was listening to ⌜Magic Fog⌟ again, gave a brief evaluation of the song.

“creation. It’s a shame that the song is short. However, I think it would be difficult to listen to it over and over again. To the average listener, this unique harmonic progression may feel awkward. “It’s also emotionally draining.”

“I think so. instead······”

“It is a song with low commercial value, but it has a definite impact. It’s a song that you won’t easily forget once you hear it. Because it has such intensity, it will remain in your mind forever.”

Manager Park Hoon understood this song right away.

“that’s right. So I thought it was suitable for advertising.”

“You used your brain well. So do you think this song will win the contest?”

“I thought it would be quickest to ask someone who has experience hosting contests.”

“That’s wise.”

“It’s a bit like that.”

Manager Park Hoon, who was bored and laughing, carefully reviewed the contents of the contest I had applied for.

And he gives the correct answer.

“I don’t know because I’m not in charge?”

“······ I didn’t expect this answer.”

“I can’t help it. Because everyone has different standards. But if I heard a song with this much impact, I think I would contact them at least once.”

“oh. “That’s fine.”

“Who wrote this song? is not it?”

He lifts me up for no reason.

Manager Park Hoon once again pointed out aspects related to contest copyright.

“No music releases during the advertising period. ‘Public service advertisement’ includes a clause allowing the use of the music source for free… Well, since the contest is a contest, I guess it’s reasonable?”

“Then there is no problem?”

“yes. The phrase ‘copyright belongs to the copyright holder’ is powerful in itself. It is also said that it is okay to enter the contest with a copyrighted work. Once the award is confirmed, all you have to do is edit the copyright content. “There is no problem.”

“I needed this confirmation.”

“okay. “It’s just you.”

I had already sent the contest email, but there was still time until the contest closed.

So I was going to resolve the copyright issue in the meantime.

“However, the point is that the copyright must be registered as a joint work in the names of three middle school students.”

“yes. “I’d like to ask you that today.”

I filled out the necessary documents with Manager Park Hoon. And I decided to pay the costs associated with copyright registration. Because it did not cost much, I did not tell Baek So-yeon and Shin Ju-won separately.

For reference, the support money given in the story had a separate use.

“okay. The rest can be handled in writing. Shin Ju-won, Baek So-yeon. The registration will be sent to them within this week. I will also call you separately. “Okay?”

“As expected, there is only the manager.”

“It was nothing.”

The work was completed neatly.

Manager Park Hoon ⌜somehow, without knowing,⌟ also told me a story about spring⌟.

After the song went to number one on the music site, it became a craze. In one word, awesome. Manager Park Hoon said that this song will be the top song this spring.

Accordingly, it appears that many requests for songs are coming in.

I thought it would be okay to start working again when I have some free time.

“But didn’t you say you were filming a video for the competition?”

“yes. Next week. “I’m practicing hard to prepare for that.”

“Then just finish that and do it. Or did you start composing after the competition? “But it’s never too late.”

“So you’re not going to cut me off because I’m having too much fun?”

Manager Park Hoon responded to my joke in a similar way.

“If I said I would cut you, I would have been cut by ⌜Wolgwang⌟ first, right? Anyway, do whatever you want. “That’s the contract between you and me.”

He was always a dependable person.

After talking with Manager Park Hoon, I took the subway. And I got off at the station where there is a huge shopping complex.

When I went to the meeting place, several people were already waiting for me.

“uh! Seojin! here! here!”

Lee Ha-eun in civilian clothes.

“What about Suyeon? Didn’t you bring it today? “I wanted to see you a little bit.”

Baek So-yeon looks for Su-yeon before me.

“Has the music been registered?”

“Some extent. “It wasn’t difficult.”

“Good job. “You are worthy of being a team leader.”

Shin Joo-won is in school uniform even though it’s the weekend.

In addition, up to two members of Lee Ha-eun’s performance evaluation team.

Two teams of us, a total of 6 people, came here to participate in a composition performance.

Where can a student live just by studying?

Of course, some people can make a living just by making music, but can everyone do that?

I think sometimes we need to get some fresh air, play, and eat snacks!

Lee Ha-eun was the one who brought up the words, and as a class president, she showed leadership and coordinated the schedules of the six people in an instant.

In its own way, it was a deviation from the students of Seolwha Ye Middle School.

We immediately went to see a movie,

“Hey Ha-eun? I mean us. “Are you sure you’re watching a movie?”

Baek So-yeon checked the ticket and carefully asked Lee Ha-eun a question.

“that’s right. “But why?”

“I think the main character in this is a pianist? Is it really a classical music movie?”

“huh. “It’s a French film about the agony a pianist goes through.”

“Uhm. I see We… have to study here too. That’s right… “Piano… it’s good.”

Well… if we said it was a deviation, it was there.

Actually, I actively appealed to this movie because I wanted to see it, and Lee Ha-eun also said it was good.

‘You definitely said it would be fun for me…’

So, based on common sense, I thought that if two people liked it, the rest would like it too!

I never thought I would see Baek So-yeon’s moist eyes and Shin Joo-won’s very sad expression.

Fortunately, the movie was better than I expected.

The recording of the piano performance was also done by a famous pianist, so it was a pleasure to listen to the music.

When the movie ended, Lee Ha-eun, who was sitting in the seat next to me, looked at me and smiled.

“Looks like you had fun?”

“very. The performance was especially impressive. “How was it for you?”

“I had fun too. “There was a lot to learn.”

“look. “Are our impressions correct?”

“Tsk tsk. I think so.”

The movie viewing ended with two favorable reviews, two negative reviews, and two deep sleepers.

We then went to the unlimited refill Ttukbokki franchise.

The first year of middle school was growing fast, so I ate more than I expected… but I felt like I definitely benefited from it. It was good value for money.

I wrote the ⌜Magic Fog⌟ Pangongbi (?) I received from Teacher Yang Woo-ju here. I didn’t receive that much money, and I was assured that I could use it for food, so I spent it with pleasure. I also contributed to buying movie tickets. Of course, Lee Ha-eun’s team was calculated separately.

Since I had some time left, I also went to a coin karaoke bar. It was very difficult for 6 people to fit into a 4-person room, but there was nothing we couldn’t do.

“Hello~ The wind is moderately cool~ I feel so good~ Woohoo!”

Baek So-yeon… sang better than expected. She said it was a pretty old song, and she knew it well.

Shin Joo-won rapped. He doesn’t care about anyone. So I applauded alone. To like it. I return to my seat and look at me sullenly.

“Don’t you sing?”

“Why?”

“Hey. Are you going to leave it here too? “I have to listen to you sing properly at least once…”

at that time.

A cheer of “Waaaaa!” came out from Lee Ha-eun’s team. Lee Ha-eun came forward with her face down. The accompaniment plays, and after saying a word or so, I say I don’t know and start singing.

“Whahaha! “The team leader is the best!”

“Lee Ha-eun! Well done!”

“As expected, our team leader!”

What if I can’t sing a little? Just enjoy it and that’s enough. However, it was inevitable that Lee Ha-eun’s face turned into a ripe tomato after the song ended.

“If this goes on, our team leader will have to sing a song too!”

“Go! Han Seo-jin!”

Baek So-yeon and Shin Joo-won push me. I couldn’t survive in the cramped coin karaoke room.

I had no choice but to choose a song. A moderately famous pop song. I sang the song as plainly as possible.

“oh. Seojin sings well?”

“What’s going on?”

Reactions of Lee Ha-eun’s team members.

and.

“Write it. No matter how you look at it, their voices are similar? You know that. Is it uncontested? Something.”

“Oh, no way. I don’t think so? “How about listening carefully?”

“okay?”

A conversation between Shin Joo-won and Lee Ha-eun.

finally.

“Hmm. You sing well too. But I also want to see Suyeon sing.”

Even Baek So-yeon is constantly looking for Su-yeon.

Coin karaoke was also quite fun.

We took a photo as a souvenir.

I decided to stretch out my arm carrying the gun holder and take a picture with my smartphone, but all 6 people came out…

“Just stick!”

“Go next to Lee Ha-eun!”

“W-to the side? From here?”

“Shin Joo-won, go away!”

“Why me!”

“Just stick with it!”

“Ugh!”

In the nick of time, all 6 people came out.

“Ah~ But why was I the only one who closed my eyes?”

Strangely enough, Shin Joo-won attracted attention everywhere.

After the noisy after-party, we parted ways.

On the bus returning to Saebom-dong, Lee Ha-eun smiled as she looked at the last photo she took. And then he asks me.

“how is it? Sometimes you need days like this. “No matter how important piano practice is.”

I had no choice but to admit it.

“I guess so. It was fun. really.”

“Look~ Am I right?”

After hearing my answer, Lee Ha-eun slightly lifted her chin. Showing off. You have become very arrogant.

Of course, thanks to that… I also burst out laughing.

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A week later, Korea University College of Music.

It was said that today’s video for the competition will be filmed at Korea University’s small performance hall. A place with basic filming equipment. I arrived on time and several people were already there.

First, I said hello to Professor Yuhan Kang, and then separately said hello to the people who will be helping me with today’s filming.

A total of three college student older brothers and older sisters.

I went to the people who were setting up the cameras and gave them small gifts. It was nothing special, just a box of macarons.

“Oh. “You don’t have to give me this!”

“thank you!”

“I feel strong for no reason?”

Of course, I also gave it to Professor Yuhan Kang.

“Thank you. “I’ve always wanted to eat something sweet these days.”

I had a quick chat with Professor Yuhan Kang about my current situation. Then, the story of the ⌜Magic Fog⌟ performance evaluation came up, and the professor showed great interest, so I gave it a try.

It was perfect for relaxing my hands before filming.

I practiced a lot because of the composition presentation. Thanks to this, there were no problems with the performance, and Professor Yuhan Kang looked surprised as if it was unexpected.

“haha. I feel like I’ve been screwed. “You composed this?”

“I composed it together with my friends. “I’m not alone.”

“Uhm. okay. okay. Let’s talk about this later. “The competition comes first today.”

At that time, two more people entered the small performance hall. These are the people that Professor Yuhan Kang mentioned in advance.

They were two of Professor Yuhan Kang’s fellow music professors.

When I quickly got up and said hello, the two people waved their hands as if they were okay.

“are you okay. You can take it easy. “If you feel uncomfortable at all, let me know.”

“We are uninvited guests today. “I just came here because I was curious.”

“No. are you okay. I also feel more at ease when there is at least one more audience member. Then it somehow feels like a performance.”

“You have a complete pianist mindset, right? “Good.”

“What a cool kid. okay. We’ll be in the corner over there. “Play well.”

The two quickly went down the stage.

Professor Yuhan Kang also told me a few more things and then went to the audience.

The size of the concert hall seen from the stage was very small.

‘Is it about 100 seats?’

It seemed smaller than the small theater in Daehakro that I once visited with my father.

Still, everything was there.

A pin light illuminates the piano.

It was a bit dazzling at first, but you slowly got used to it.

Thanks to the lighting, I could see dust flying in the air.

A camera was filming me behind me.

‘Because videos for competitions have to be filmed with the hands showing.’

Calm atmosphere.

As I was staring at the piano keys, I really couldn’t hear any sound.

I held my breath briefly.

And then he took a long breath and started playing.

Beethoven.

The first song I presented at the German competition was a song by Mängkseong (樂聖).

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Meanwhile, at the same time.

“Deputy Director, do you have a moment?”

“uh? “Did you get any good songs?”

Korea Public Advertising Association.

Since the contest deadline was not far away, some people came to work even on the weekend.

This contest recruited participants from various fields.

From the most basic advertising storyboard, webtoons, music, printed materials, emoticons, etc.

Since the scope of participation was ‘all citizens’, a truly large number of contest entries were submitted.

Among them, an assistant manager from Media Team 2, who is in charge of the music field, continued speaking calmly.

“I think I found a pretty good song among the works in this contest. I think the Deputy Director should hear it himself. “I sent the file via messenger.”

Without saying a word, the conductor began listening to the music source.

And not long after.

‘It’s intense…’

A song played only on the piano.

The conductor scratched his arms a few times to the dreamy and ecstatic melody.

‘It’s gorgeous at the end.’

Running time is 1 minute and 2 seconds.

According to the recruitment guidelines, it was a song of about 1 minute.

“How are you?”

In response to the assistant manager’s question, the conductor nodded.

“It’s huge. It was impressive. “It’s amazing that you can express this feeling with just a piano.”

“The title is also amazing. ⌜Magic Fog⌟. “If I just keep this atmosphere alive, I think I’ll be able to create an advertising storyboard.”

“I have a feeling. But isn’t the original title in English? “The file name is in English?”

“that’s right. ⌜Enchanted Mist⌟. I think it would be best to call it something that is easier to talk about. But there is an even more surprising fact, shall I tell you?”

The conductor raises his eyebrows.

“why? Was it made by a high school student again like last year? I heard that these days, they are looking into a lot of contests for extra college points. “It’s an unusual thing.”

The deputy shook his head.

At the same time, I presented the contest participation application form printed on A4 paper to the deputy director.

“This is a song written by first-year middle school students.”

“······ what?”

“They are only 14 years old.”