The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 27



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27 Coincidence

* * *

Only a few seconds passed.

Nevertheless, Hong Dae-seong felt this moment for a long time.

Each second passes slowly.

Conversely, the head turns faster and faster.

There is only about an hour left until the performance starts.

Now I can’t even rehearse all 15 songs.

‘I wasted too much time on vain hopes.’

However, this does not mean that there was a lack of practice.

⌜Let’s Daeseong⌟ practiced here until late yesterday. He took full advantage of the privileges of being the owner of Star Live House.

‘Then is it really worth investing 20 minutes in Seojin? No, is it right to believe an elementary school student I only saw once? Does he really know how to play the keyboard? ‘You want me to gamble?’

When Hong Dae-seong’s thoughts reached this point, Lee Yeon and Il-seong were talking passionately with Seo-jin.

“Seojin, I heard you just played the electric piano. When we say keyboard, we mean synthesizer. An electronic keyboard that allows you to play instruments from a variety of sources. “There is a big difference between these two.”

“I know. So, there were some confusing parts, so I was looking at the score. ⌜Let’s achieve great success⌟ In addition to the acoustic piano, the 5th album requires keyboards to be played, including electric piano and brass. “I think I can do it if you just help me with the keyboard presets.”

“······ Then do you know how to play the piano properly?”

“I have been playing seriously since I was young. “I am currently preparing for the entrance exam.”

“Respect?”

“yes.”

“······.”

After the conversation with Lee Yeon is over, Il Seong asks this time.

“But what about the sheet music? You memorized it all in the meantime? Band music is basically ensemble music. Even if the timing is off just once, things can go wrong. “You can’t memorize all the timing just by looking at the score for a moment.”

“In the song ⌜Isang⌟, the electric piano introduction is la, do, re, mi, sol. Let’s add B here to create a blues scale, right? It’s a part that contrasts with the syncopation of the drum hi-hat. Afterwards, the rhythm guitar replaces the piano. “If you just give me some instructions, I can get the timing right.”

“uh······.”

Ilsung paused for a moment before suddenly sticking his thumb out to Seojin.

“You’re amazing, aren’t you? Was he a genius? “Don’t tell your brother in advance!”

Seojin did not respond and asked Hong Dae-seong again.

“I’ve already spent over 3 minutes saying this. Still, you have to give me 20 minutes. I think you’ll have to guess it once to know how it feels. So what would you do?”

“······.”

When Hong Dae-seong, who was deep in thought, could not answer, Park Deuk-soo joined the conversation.

“Hey you cowards! Why is this guy talking so much when he says he wants to try it? If I lose that much, I’ll make a song that shouldn’t be made. hey. Seojin, I will somehow take responsibility for this performance, so do whatever you want. Don’t you just live one life? “Is there any need to be scared?”

and.

The band leader finally made a decision.

“I take responsibility. Deuksu, what have you lost? Then let’s get moving. First, Ilsung, go out and get a sound engineer. Seojin asks me to help you set up the keyboard. And Seojin, you…”

“yes.”

Hong Dae-seong chuckled.

“What kind of kid is so confident? “Anyone who sees me will think I’m a professional.”

* * *

Eight minutes passed from the time the story was finished to when we went on stage and all the instruments were set up.

I listened to a long explanation from the sound engineer at the live house.

⌜Let’s be great⌟ It was an explanation of where the song’s instrument presets are stored on the keyboard and which button to press to change the sound of the instrument.

The position of a keyboardist in a band should not be thought of as simply playing the piano.

As an electronic instrument, the keyboard is an instrument that can produce various sounds, such as strings, wind instruments, and electronic sounds (synths), depending on the settings.

Of course, most of the songs in the 5th album ⌜Let’s Be Great⌟ are ‘piano’ and the keyboard was used. However, there were definitely other parts where musical instruments were used.

‘So I was a little confused.’

This was the reason why I looked at the sheet music for a long time.

I was playing the keyboard a little bit with each instrument setting.

The feel of the key was similar to that of the electric piano I played at home.

The obvious difference is the numerous buttons on the keyboard.

If I were a keyboardist who has been playing keyboards for a long time, I could have figured out how to use it at a glance…

‘For now, it would be better to focus on memorizing only a few buttons that will be used right away.’

There are 6 buttons to use while playing.

I quickly learned how to use them by using them repeatedly.

The sound engineer asked me if I had any more questions. I replied that it was okay. For more details, you can look at the score.

The instructions were written down quite meticulously in the sheet music.

The music I just listened to on the CD player overlapped with the score.

Just by looking at the sheet music, the music played repeatedly in my head as if I was listening to the band ⌜Let’s Be Great⌟.

“We’re going straight into the final rehearsal. First of all, the first song…”

It seems that coordination has already been completed.

Daeseong hyung told the members which song to rehearse first.

And that song…

It was a particularly difficult song for the keyboard than other instruments.

If you think about it, this is the most logical order.

What if I don’t like my keyboard here?

You can just rehearse with a different song without me.

What if I think my keyboard is fine here?

It can be inferred that the other songs will be at a certain level as well.

I looked around.

There is a drum on the far right of me.

In the center of the stage are two guitars and a bass.

Dazzling lights were shining overhead.

and.

‘That place will be full of audiences.’

The now empty square standing seats caught my eye.

As I looked at all this, my heart started pounding.

It was a completely different feeling from playing the piano at Korea University’s concert hall.

I felt like this feeling could not be expressed in words.

“It’s a little thrilling.”

At least what I was feeling didn’t seem to be tension.

As soon as I finished speaking, Deuksu-hyung started thumping with his drum stick. catch the beat

8 beat rhythm.

A completely different type of beat from classical music.

Intense drumming immediately follows.

I started playing the intro part of the first song with good timing.

The sound of the electric piano coming from the huge speakers, which I had never felt before from an acoustic piano, made my body vibrate.

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.

.

Time was truly amazing.

Sometimes there are times when I just don’t go.

Sometimes it disappears in the blink of an eye.

Like Einstein’s theory of relativity, isn’t time always relative to people?

then···.

I thought it was just a moment, but what is the situation like now that 30 minutes have passed?

Did those guys feel this time differently than I did?

I looked at the people on stage.

They look at me too.

Among the people on stage, the first person to cry was…

Daesung was the older brother.

“Hey… This is what happens…?”

His words became a kind of signal.

The members also quickly added one word at a time.

“and···. Seed! Are you really a genius? A kid who can play the guitar can also play the keyboard? “You really seem to be a student taking the entrance exam to Yejung High School!”

“This will be enough. “The drums just need to get the timing right.”

“nice! I was so confident in the waiting room just now, and I deserved it! uh? “Was it really a thing?”

But right now, time really was money.

That’s why I couldn’t talk any more.

Daesung hyung hurriedly organized the rehearsal contents.

“There were some parts that were a little off, but this was a passing grade. no. Honestly, it was great. Even if any keyboardist took your place right now, he wouldn’t have been able to do much more than that. You almost played it by sight reading… “I really can’t believe it.”

“I wish I had a little more time, but it’s a shame. “It’s still a bit awkward for me to play in an ensemble.”

“So, you said this was your first time playing together?”

“If I were to be honest, yes. “There was only one instrument there, so I couldn’t do anything about it.”

“what? where?”

‘······ oh!’

“Hmm! This is just a passing comment. Just like how Deuksu and Daesung gave me separate signals during the rehearsal, I think you just need to get the important timing right.”

“It’s always been like that, so you don’t have to worry. okay. Then let’s go. ⌜Let’s be great⌟ It’s time to really be great.”

Not much time left until the performance starts.

Daesung hyung relayed a few final details to us.

He will be ‘responsible’ for everything that happens in the future, so all we have to do is enjoy ourselves on stage.

Daesung suggested a method that would be a win-win for both ⌜Daesung Let’s⌟ and the audience.

5 minutes and 30 seconds before the performance starts.

Finally everything was decided.

* * *

Entrance to the Star Live House building.

“This is my position! Just keep in line and move slowly!”

Following the staff’s instructions, people began to go up to the second floor one by one.

Among them, the fans who came here every time the regular performance of ⌜Let’s Be Great⌟ were chatting at the front row.

“How is today’s performance? They say they are releasing their 5th album. “I think it will be similar to the 4th album.”

“When I looked at Stargram, I heard that a new member has joined this time. “The composition won’t be exactly the same, right?”

“New member? really? who?”

“New keyboardist. “He’s also quite young.”

“Young Aera… Is it time for a transfusion of young blood? ⌜Let’s prosper⌟ You guys have become a little old. “Because I’m older now.”

“That’s right. Mr. Daesung, I heard you went to an oriental medicine doctor because you sprained your back during the last performance. “At that time, fans saved up money and bought us tickets.”

“Oh my.”

“You can’t lie about your age.”

The audience hurried into the concert hall. The place, with the air conditioner on, felt a little creepy.

The electronic clock hanging on one side of the dark stage is blinking, blinking, updating the time every second.

The audience filled the standing seats starting from the front. The audience holding the fence at the front kept looking left and right.

At that time, the lights illuminating the concert hall suddenly turned off completely.

The audience, who knew what that meant, cheered.

Those who call out the band name.

Those who just shout.

Those urging them to come out quickly.

A spotlight falls in the middle of the stage.

One person holding the microphone and staring bluntly at the audience.

Hong Dae-seong said calmly.

“hello. This is Hong Dae-seong, the leader of ⌜Let’s Daesung⌟. Nice to meet you. I have something to explain before today’s performance… “I’m going to do something I’ve never done before.”

Wahaha, laughter bursting out.

Normally, Hong Dae-seong would have started the performance without even saying hello, so fans who knew this burst out laughing.

A bit of an interesting situation.

However, among fans, there were some who did not look at Hong Dae-seong and looked elsewhere.

“hey. “Take a look over there.”

“what?”

“Keyboardist. “Isn’t it too small?”

“huh?”

A young man who listened to his friend and looked at the stage.

He couldn’t believe his eyes for a moment.

“······ Child?”

“It’s hard to see your face because you’re wearing a disposable mask, but don’t you look so young?”

“There’s a new young keyboardist… “Are you talking about minors?”

“weird? “On Stargram, it was clearly said that he was in his early 20s…”

“no way···. “You’re probably not an elementary school student, right?”

“Oh, no way.”

but.

No way, they caught someone.

“First of all, Minjae Kim, the original keyboardist of our band, was unable to go on stage today due to an injury. so···.”

Hong Dae-seong looked at the keyboardist on stage.

“I was in a hurry to get another keyboard session. In my opinion, the skills are clear. Unfortunately, I thought that there might be some audience members who didn’t like today’s performance. so···.”

Hong Dae-seong said three things.

First, if you don’t like the performance, go to the box office and tell them. Even if you watch the entire performance, I will give you a 100% refund.

Second, that keyboardist is a minor. Growing sprouts. Isn’t it possible to make mistakes? Please understand. Of course, if you don’t like it, you can request a refund right away. However, if there is someone who swears, I will not leave it alone. I will go to your house.

Third, let’s enjoy the performance like crazy together today. If there is anyone alive when the performance is over, I will go to their house. If you don’t like it, enjoy it to the point of death. So breathtaking. Excitingly!

At Hong Dae-seong’s last words, the audience screamed in unison.

“Wow!”

“let’s go!!!”

“Hong Dae-seong! Hong Dae-seong! Hong Dae-seong!”

“Waaah!”

“Waaah!!!”

The drummer taps with his drum sticks. catch the beat

8 beat rhythm.

A beat commonly used in band music.

Floating. The bass drum and lively snare drum that resonated throughout the body announced the beginning of the song.

And then.

The unexpected, gorgeous melody of the keyboard caught the attention of the audience.

A variety of tones that only a piano can produce.

Lots of notes.

But he plays it with ease and without any hesitation.

Perhaps it was because of his unique short stature or because of Hong Dae-seong’s introduction, but the audience was buzzing for a moment.

“and···. What?”

“Didn’t I say I’m a keyboardist?”

“crazy···. Just Fronde?”

“Is he really a pinch hitter? “That little girl?”

“hey!!! stylish!!!”

However, the voices of the audience were quickly drowned out.

Drums and bass crashing down.

The electric guitar started to pick up the rhythm.

A piano chord that resonates at a steady beat.

Heavy, low-pitched vocals on top of that.

⌜Let’s prosper⌟ Title song of the 5th album.

⌜Coincidence⌟’s song instantly filled the concert hall.