Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 94



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Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter Episode 94

94. ROCK

8 o’clock in the morning.

– Pa pa papapapa~ paparappapa papapapa papapapa papapapa~

The sound of the military bugle, which must have been traumatic for some, wakes Cha Seong-jun up from his bed, squirming as he takes the alarm.

Seongjun, whose hair is messy and has a magpie nest on the back of his head, has a shining appearance.

“Whoaaam~”

After yawning and stretching, I go to the bathroom and come out after washing my face and brushing my teeth.

After that, Sungjun rummaged through the fridge and took out some milk, then took out a box of cereal from the cupboard.

White Chocolate Parmigiano Chex.

This is a new, terrible hybrid, or rather, a new product.

He scoops up a generous amount of Chex with a silver spoon in the milk, stuffs it into his mouth, and chews it.

Agjak Agjak

The cheerful crunching sound and the happy smile on Sungjun’s lips stimulate the viewer’s appetite.

Meanwhile, there was someone watching him like that.

“Hey, Hilson. Want a bite too?”

Seongjun greeted the large rabbit doll sitting across from him.

‘Hilson’.

This is the mascot doll of the entertainment show ‘I Live Alone’.

Yes, Sungjun was currently filming ‘Naholsan’.

Looking back, the studio is filled with surveillance cameras that the production crew had installed the night before.

These are the paparazzi who will be capturing Sungjun’s daily life for a week starting today.

“Where, did my order arrive okay?”

When he finished washing the dishes and opened the front door, having emptied every drop of milk,

The packaging boxes I ordered for early morning delivery last night have arrived.

These are boxes for moving.

Seongjun brought the boxes into the house, rolled up his sleeves, and began the grand task of unpacking his belongings.

From clothes to odds and ends.

Seongjun boldly throws the things he needs to throw away into a trash bag and neatly organizes the things he needs to take with him into a box.

“Wow, I thought I lost it, but it’s here. I kept looking for it, but it wouldn’t come out no matter how hard I tried.”

Whenever something welcome pops out, he tells his story to himself.

It’s embarrassing, but… I have to go on air!

Anyway, since I originally lived a minimalist life, packing was quick.

“Whew, that’s all.”

Seongjun, who wiped away the beads of sweat, looks around the empty one-room apartment with a proud face.

It was my home where I had lived for five years since I got my first job… but it was finally time to say goodbye.

A bittersweet feeling passes through me and my nose stings.

“Each!”

···Was it just because of the dust?

The move is scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Since the amount of luggage is not that much, we plan to just call a Damascus and move it lightly.

Anyway, since we were almost done organizing things, we headed to the next schedule.

The destination is none other than MXM Entertainment.

This is to show his usual composition process at the request of the production team of Naholsan.

“Oh, this is my studio. If you look, this massage chair was a gift from my older sister. Also-”

Seongjun introduces the studio to Hilson, who is sitting on the sofa.

While I was taking pictures of the studio according to Seongjun’s explanation,

“What is that?”

A production staff member pointed to the Durahan helmet on the table and asked.

“Oh, this is it.”

Then, Sungjun, holding the Durahan helmet in his hand, started to tell the story of when he was active as his sub-character, D.Voice.

“At the time, I was a company employee, so it was difficult for me to reveal my face. I only revealed my upper body and uploaded a cover, and before I knew it, fans started calling me ‘Durahan Couple’ with someone who had a similar concept. ‘SHine’ is someone with a really clear voice-”

Seongjun takes advantage of the opportunity to subtly promote Seol Hye-yoon’s channel.

At that time, he had no idea how much impact his words would have on a variety show like ‘Naholsan’.

Anyway, I sat down in front of the MIDI to work on music, which was the purpose of my visit to the studio today.

‘Um… what kind of work should I show you?’

While I was thinking, my cell phone rang.

The opponent is,

– I finished talking with the management team! I’m having a housewarming party with my brother tomorrow or the day after!!!

It was Yuna.

After somehow managing to squeeze in some time out of her busy schedule, she managed to make time to attend the housewarming party.

‘I appreciate it, but I didn’t expect it to be this sincere.’

This guy is also really hard to get a handle on.

Anyway, I should repay the favor by treating them to some delicious food during the housewarming party.

Meanwhile, the vibrating phone with a message from Yuna gave Sungjun inspiration.

‘What if we made songs with various cell phone sounds?’

For example, the rumbling sound from earlier was changed to a bass drum sound.

The ringing sound of a telephone bell is also the main theme.

In addition, you can also use a touch sound that sounds every time you press a number.

So, like when I made the 4th track of the last EP, ‘Eraser’, I’m trying to actively utilize ‘ambient sound sampling’.

‘It would be fun if the chorus was repeated as ‘ring a ring’. It would also be perfect as a title!’

Once one bright idea opens the floodgates, ideas flood in like a dam bursting.

Sungjun, riding on that wave of inspiration, put his hands on the keyboard.

On top of the blank working file,

♪~ ♬~

Ideas transformed into music were piled up like building a house with bricks.

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The next day,

“Moving is finished!”

I finished moving busily since morning.

From a one-room apartment to a two-bedroom home with one living room!

The location is also quite a blessing.

A mecca of accessibility and transportation that allows you to go anywhere in Seoul via Line 5, Line 6, the Airport Railroad, and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line!

“I succeeded.”

The three most important elements in human life are food, clothing, and shelter.

The success feels more real than ever, as we’ve made remarkable progress in the most expensive area of ​​our lives: housing.

Well, anyway.

The two rooms were decided to be a living room/clothes room and a makeshift study room respectively.

We unpacked and set up our belongings accordingly.

“Well, I still feel a little empty.”

That’s because there is no large furniture like a bed or sofa.

Because it’s old, I threw it all away.

Just as new wine must be put into new wineskins, it is only natural that new furniture should be brought into a new home.

However, I don’t plan on spending a lot of money, so I plan on filling it with reasonably priced items.

I’ve already placed my order at Ilkea.

Oh, I decided on a good bed.

Not a piece of furniture, but a scientific one.

“Anyway, I guess I should probably go out soon.”

Seongjun checked the time, washed up, and got ready to go out.

Then, he got into the van where Oh Hae-soo and Wi Woo-ri were waiting and quickly shot somewhere.

Finally, we arrived at KSPO DOME, the former Olympic Gymnastics Stadium.

What kind of place is this?

As written in the magnificent Tongcheon, this will be the venue for the 40th anniversary concert of the legendary band Halla.

As I open the door and enter, a rehearsal is in full swing.

Left left aaaaahh …

Thump thump!

The distorted sound of the electric guitar and the explosive sound of the drums fill the wide concert hall.

Even though it was a rehearsal, I got goosebumps on Seongjun’s arm while watching.

This is a legendary band.

I took a short break during the tour and said hello to Choi Kang-san.

“Hello judges!!”

“Oh, Seongjun, you’re here. You’re right on time.”

As Choi Kang-san tapped Sung-jun on the shoulder, a group of middle-aged rockers with long hair and rider jackets approached him.

“Oh, this guy is Seongjun. He’s much more handsome in person than he was on TV.”

“I’ve heard a lot from Kangsan. He’s been talking so much about me that I’m going to be the next rock star. Thanks to that, I have really high expectations for today too. Hahaha.”

“So, you’re going to the after-party later, right? If you’re in a band, having a drink after a show is a must.”

“Oh my, you are too kind, seniors. And if you invite me, I definitely have to go to the after-party. I’ll buy you a drink.”

A camera captures the conversation between Hanra members and Sungjun during the intermission.

Afterwards, Sungjun also went up on stage and had a rehearsal.

“Sese, mic test. Drink me like coffee~”

Seongjun checks the sound, including the volume of the microphone and session, and the reverb in the gym.

That professional look was also tasty food for the camera.

Meanwhile, a special arrangement was prepared for this performance.

Hearing this, Choi Kang-san and the members of Halla-

“The recorded version that was sent to us for pre-confirmation was good, but hearing it live is incomparably better. Our fans are going to be amazed.”

– He gave a thumbs up.

After finishing the rehearsal like that.

The concert started while we were putting on the clothes that Weuri had prepared for us in the waiting room and putting on our makeup.

“Thank you all for coming to Halla’s 40th anniversary concert.”

At Choi Kang-san’s greeting, the dome was filled with cheers from the 14,000 seats that sold out on the first day of opening.

Next, Choi Kang-san introduced today’s special guest.

“Today, we have invited a special opening guest to brighten up our 40th anniversary concert. I’m sure you all know his name. It’s Sungjun!”

Then, Seongjun, who had been waiting, appeared on stage.

My heart races as I look at the audience filling the large concert hall.

I’m trembling. I wonder how they will accept me.

“Hello, I’m singer-songwriter Sungjun, who has the honor of being the opening guest for today’s commemorative 40th anniversary concert by Halla seniors. Nice to meet you!”

“Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!”

A cheer erupts at Seongjun’s greeting.

– I know Halla fans the best. If Sungjun were to appear, they would definitely welcome him. More than anything, fans trust Halla’s vision.

It was a warm welcome, just as Choi Kang-san had said.

Seongjun comes to the center of the stage and grabs the microphone.

On his right index finger was a flashing skull ring that I had never seen before.

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[SR Grade Item [Vintage Style Skull Ring]]

When worn, it fills you with rock spirit.

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It was a gift brought by Santa the dog.

An enchantment method that adds a hologram to the actual item, such as the [Hopi Pattern Panties], an item of the same SR grade.

So I bought a ring with a similar design and put it on.

Woohoo-

As the silvery aura that had been circling around the ring enveloped Sungjun’s body, a strong desire rose from deep within his chest.

‘14,000 people gathered here today. I need to make at least 10% of them my fans. ROCK & ROLL!!!!’

The mindset to steal the fans of the senior.

This is the unstoppable rock spirit!!

“Then let’s begin! The first song is DMLC!!!”

Then, Sungjun’s stage began.

Sungjun has prepared several secret weapons for the grand stage of the 40th anniversary.

First of all, I arranged the original song to give it a more rock feel.

With the help of the 100 million won SSR grade item [Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Chapter 1: Popular Music by Era], we have copied the style of the 80s, which was the heyday of Halla.

Jiing jiing jiing-

When Sungjun, holding an electric guitar instead of an acoustic one, starts playing a splendid solo, the audience erupts in applause.

“Wow, that guitar solo is killer! What kind of vocalist can rival a guitarist?”

“How can your fingers move like that? Aren’t they jointless?!!!”

“There’s not a single squeak when I tap!!!”

And the next weapon is the change in vocalization.

From the second song, ‘Walk’

“I’m walking!”

I opened my vocal cords wide to emphasize the crackling sound.

A spear technique that is normally avoided because it can cause injury to the throat.

It is a double-edged sword that has shortened the vocal lifespan of many rockers.

But in Seongjun’s case, he was relatively free from such risks.

Because there is an item that prevents damage to the throat, a radish-flavored candy!

“What the heck, a rock vocalist??!”

“Can a vocal spectrum be this wide?!”

“Sungjun is the real deal!!! There was a reason why hyung Choi Kang-san chose him!”

The audience’s enthusiasm grows as Sungjun’s unexpected rock vocal performance grows.

Before we knew it, the ROCK hand sign with the index and little fingers raised was rising all over the audience.

It meant that Sungjun and his stage were acknowledged as rock.

Looking at such waves of two fingers,

‘Ah, I’m so excited right now, how would I feel if I were to have my own concert!’

Seongjun made a promise.

I absolutely have to hold a concert within the first half of this year.

And the last third song, ‘Star’, was sung with Choi Kang-san.

It was Choi Kang-san’s request.

He said that it was his favorite song from ‘Who’s the King’, no, it was his favorite band song these days, and he really wanted to sing it together with them.

So once upon a time, there were judges and contestants,

Now, the two new and old vocal geniuses are facing each other and kissing.

“From today onwards, I am your star.”

The voices of different vocalists, emotions, and ages harmonized.

They poured down like stars under the dome that was round like the night sky.

When I finally finished the stage, I heard an unexpected system message.

[You have achieved the hidden achievement ‘Collaborate with a legendary singer who took an era by storm!’]

[Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Chapter 2: Popular music by genre is opened.]