< For the Music Genius - Episode 068 >
“What is your first impression of composer Hyun?”
Sunglasses were placed on the table at the outdoor cafe.
“I first met him here two years ago. He welcomed me with a cup of Café Alonge and warm milk. He was definitely young and had a youthful face, but I still can’t forget the look in his eyes. Should I say it’s like he can read people’s minds? The eyes of older adults.”
Producer Paul recalled two years ago. It is no exaggeration to say that he has met countless composers while working in the music industry, but has there ever been a day as vivid as that day? There probably will never be one. Ever.
“Composers and lyricists often don’t get along. It’s like water and oil that don’t mix. But who could have written lyrics to Hyun’s melody? We knew it was a finished song. It was like we had seen through everything about Iris at a glance.
It was just like that. It must have been so bad that Matthew, the leader of Iris, said, “Mozart lives and breathes in Hyun’s soul!”
Two years ago, composer Hyun immediately figured out the chronic problems of the band Iris. Moreover, even the color of the song he composed matched Iris’s personality very well. As if he had been listening to Iris’s album for a long time. That day, producer Paul offered Hyun to produce, but he returned the favor.
The answer was short but strong.
“He firmly said that his job was up to that point. It was a shame. I really didn’t want to let him go. We were all fascinated by him that day. In fact, there were various opinions that we should use the song Hyun composed as the title song. In the end, we postponed it in order to preserve the band’s identity.
But I left it.”
Iris’ first album was considered a masterpiece. Among them, fans always chose the title song and especially the songs composed by composer Hyun as the best.
“Buddha said that all streams are unified as one. I didn’t believe that. But when I saw the strings, I understood. Didn’t he make a fuss in the classical world, being called a genius with just one violin? But his musical talent was not limited to classical music.
“Yes. Rather, it was so extensive that it was difficult to grasp at a glance.”
The numerous notes written on the staff were proof of this. His image was still vivid in Paul’s mind. The boy with the small back looked more like a great maestro than ever.
“Iris is still waiting for composer Hyun. It must be the same for many record labels. He has not shown himself to the world again, saying that his songs are lacking. It’s really ironic. I have never seen such a great composer in my life. Two years have passed.
Yes. Indeed.”
Producer Paul picked up his sunglasses again.
“How has he changed?”
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Whirik!
A long ballpoint pen spun on my finger. Whenever I needed to gather my thoughts, I would lie down on the sofa in my office and spin the ballpoint pen. It was a habit I had developed from my past life. When I was appointed as a new prosecutor, I had to endure murderous overtime work. There was a time when I was sitting on the sofa in the prosecutor’s office.
I even thought that maybe I should get married.
“Phew.”
He put down the ballpoint pen and raised both hands to wipe his face. Was he worried because he couldn’t get any inspiration? Of course not. The problem was that he had too many ideas. He wanted to compose music beyond classical and pop songs to jazz, so it was fortunate that it hadn’t yet affected Korean traditional music. He wanted to do it.
There are many things, but this short and weak body has always been a problem.
dripping.
At that moment, Director Im Hye-ra came in with a knock on the door.
“Hyun-ah, were you in the studio all night?”
“Yes, ideas just keep coming to me.”
After I became affiliated with the gallery, I would sometimes spend the night in the studio on weekends. My parents were worried at first, but they were relieved after seeing the studio’s facilities. Moreover, it was under the Jeil Foundation. It was comfortable enough to be the envy of any hotel room.
“No matter what, take it easy. I’m just worried about you.”
There was a hint of worry in Im Hye-ra’s voice. That was probably because of the sheet music that was messily placed in one corner of the studio. It was as if she knew why geniuses die young.
“Let’s wash up and eat first. If you send me home without feeding me, how will I ever see Chairman Yoo’s face?”
Why was he my direct superior in my past life, but in this life he was like my guardian? After a quick wash, I enjoyed brunch with CEO Im Hye-ra. As expected, it was French galette. I don’t believe in past lives, but seeing CEO Im Hye-ra’s consistent taste made me think about it again. As the rich yolk lingered in my mouth.
“Oh, Hyun-ah. I heard there were a lot of places contacting me since this morning.”
Where would it be this time? The United States, France, England, and many other countries came to mind.
“But this time, it’s a collaboration proposal.”
“A collaboration?”
“Do you know the pianist Baek Jeong-hun?”
As you know, he is the iron-blooded maestro.
“It seems like he studied abroad and came back, and he said that he really wanted to collaborate with you during his return concert. Of course, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to do it, but he said that he really wanted to meet you. He kept asking for it, so Mi-hyeon felt burdened.
“He said to me.”
Baek Jeong-hoon was considered a next-generation master in the pianist world. Two years ago, he left to study abroad after collaborating with the queen of the strings, Ms. Hirose, and many people felt sorry for him. However, the only time we met was in Japan and at the Hyunseong Group wedding hall. At that time,
If you look back, it was a far cry from the image of the Iron-Blooded Maestro that would later be called. I wonder how much he has changed now. The rich taste of the egg yolk in my mouth was as tempting as it was delicious.
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“Son, try this on too.”
For several hours, I was so busy wearing the clothes my mother had chosen for me that I was out of my mind. When I heard that it was a banquet for people from wealthy families, my mother’s face became even more nervous. She seemed worried that her husband and son might go there and die. If I was not careful, I would have to wear a concours t-shirt.
It seemed like she was going to tell me to try them on. But since it was what my mother said, I tried them all on without missing a single one. I thought it was fortunate that they didn’t do things like 2:8 karma.
As my father and I dressed up and went out to the living room, a familiar intruder was already there. As expected, I wondered why he wasn’t there. Still, he was the eldest in the family, so I had to say hello.
“Hello, Uncle.”
“Brother, you’re here.”
My uncle glanced at my father and I, as if he had not greeted me, and then turned his head away. He looked as if he was very angry as a teenager. He must not have been happy that his name was not included in the banquets he had attended without fail. It was then.
My grandfather appeared in the study.
“Father, why did you leave me out? Why did you take Kang Seo-bang instead of me?”
It was my uncle who immediately raised his voice. But as soon as my grandfather looked at him, he had to put his tail down.
“Beomjin, tell me what you’ve been doing in Dongju for the past two years.”
My uncle moved his lips a few times, then hesitated and finally said nothing. I was nervous that my grandfather might throw something at my uncle like he did when he broke his forehead the other day. I can’t see blood before dinner, right?
“If you had done something that could brighten Dongju’s future in the past two years, I would have taken you to Beomjin no matter what anyone said. But you have accomplished nothing in Dongju in the past two years. It is not for me to decide who attends the banquet, but for you to decide for yourselves.
Hey. It won’t be any different next time. Do your best.”
Grandfather stared at his uncle. It was a breathtaking sight. Weren’t those eyes that had been through countless hardships? He realized from watching Grandfather and Chairman Wang that he could kill someone with just a look.
“That’s enough, Kang Seo-bang.”
While Grandfather walked out, Uncle stood frozen in place like a stone statue. I just hope that he learned a lot from this experience. He can’t live a life full of regrets twice.
How far did I run?
“They’re all here, Chairman.”
At Mr. Kim’s words, I raised my head outside the car window. It was a grand banquet held at the Sili Hotel, just like two years ago. My father’s face was filled with tension that I had never seen before, but I guess he must have sensed what this place meant. I held my father’s hand tightly without saying a word.
Yes. So, I feel relieved to see that my father’s expression has become more relaxed. You can do it, Father!
“Chairman Yoo, come in quickly.”
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As we entered the banquet hall, Chairman Wang and President Son Il-seon, who were the hosts of the meeting, welcomed us. I glanced around, but as expected, they were nowhere to be seen. At that moment, Chairman Wang and I met eyes.
“Yonsuk, are you looking for Yuha?”
I had nothing to say in response, because it wasn’t a false statement. After not seeing each other for two years, it would be natural for me to be curious. Before I could even answer.
“Yuha said. She said she would stay with her mother today since she only has two days in Korea. Even though Hyun said she would come to the banquet, she didn’t seem to be doing well, so this old man was very surprised. So didn’t I tell you before that you should do well when you have the chance? These days, Choi Soo-jong is very kind.
“Isn’t that guy popular?” When did he watch a weekend drama? It was clear that the old man Wang Gu-reong was having a lot of fun teasing me. The members of the three generations of conglomerates were not much different from two years ago. It was possible because the storm hadn’t come yet. My father was surprised by the appearance of conglomerates that he had only seen on TV.
It seemed like he had been feeling that way, but he didn’t show it on the outside. It seemed like he had become accustomed to meeting Chairman Wang and President Son Il-sun so often over the past two years. I was able to walk with a much more relaxed mind.
A banquet hall within a banquet hall,
When I arrived at the place guided by the manager, the third generation of the chaebols of famous companies were already sitting together, as if they had formed a faction. The guys who had looked young before were now hunching their shoulders and necks as if they had grown old. In addition, they were also pouring cold gazes on me.
all.
Although I was somewhat of a celebrity, there were some people who looked at me with unpleasant glares. Just as I was about to think that I would never become a nobleman, one of them walked up to me.
“Your name is Kang Hyun, right?”
you?
He was a guy with red, pimple-covered acne all over his face. He looked younger than me at first glance, but he kept talking to me informally. But I couldn’t ask him to show me his ID here. I had to grow up quickly because it was so unfair.
“I’m Kim Do-min from Daehan Steel. You play the violin so well? My mother heard about you. If you have time, why don’t you try playing the violin here? There will be a lot of people watching.”
Why, the guys who couldn’t even approach me because of Son Yu-ha were slowly showing their momentum. It was a mistake to think that they were innocent because they were children. Especially, the children of the conglomerate were not only smart but also clever. It was something I had seen in my past life. I had never known anything since I was young.
Those guys who lost their minds because of fear. Especially since they are Daehan Steel.
‘Inma, that’s the first step.’
He didn’t know anything about the storm that was coming, so he could be so stiff-necked. The other guys were watching this scene as if it was some kind of fun spectacle. I wanted to punch the guy in front of me, but what could I do? I was about to snicker because I was so dumbfounded.
me.
Bam!
With a dull thud, Kim Do-min’s face suddenly fell forward. His pimples, which had ripened to the point of bursting, turned red and blue as if they were about to burst, and he immediately turned his head away, but when he saw who he was, Kim Do-min’s face turned red and blue.
“Where did you get this informal speech―!”
The first thing that caught my eye was a blue hairpin that I had seen before. Her long, slender limbs and pure white one-piece dress matched her white skin very well. Her cool, cat-like eyes and long hair meant that she had grown quite mature.
The appearance of the Ice Princess riding a white horse.
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