Damn Idol Episode 56

Why is he here?

I heard from PD Kang Seok-woo that Eddie would be coming to Korea.

For that, he even sent me an arranged version of Flowers Bloom.

However, the scheduled meeting was tomorrow, and even if I came to Korea today, it would be strange to come to the waiting room.

Besides, if you came, you should have said hello, but why are you just smiling?

"Whoa, whoayou?"

The moment Lee Ion steps forward, perhaps because of his sense of responsibility as the big brother.

Producer Kang Seok-woo ran into the waiting room in a huff along with the camera director.

"Mr. Hansion!"

"yes?"

"Do you speak English?"

"Uh, yes."

"how much?"

"I guess it's at the level of a native speaker?"

"Really?"

"By receiving an early education."

Although it was a lie, PD Kang Seok-woo easily believed it because he knew that my parents were doctors.

"Do you know who this is?"

"no."

"This is Chris Edwards. Composer of Flowers Bloom."

"yes?!"

"The composer is Edward?!"

The passionate reaction came from the members, not me.

Now that I think about it, Flowers Bloom's composer is Chris Edwards, and I believe the news of him coming to Korea hasn't been communicated yet.

But was Eddie famous in Korea?

The response is hot.

Meanwhile, Eddie came to shake my hand.

"Hey, I really wanted to meet you. "I'm your fan."

This kid had a habit of not washing his hands after going to the bathroom... … .

I guess it hasn't been fixed yet.

"When you meet for the first time in Korea, say hello rather than shaking hands."

"greeting?"

"like this."

* * *

I left the art hall with Eddie and got into a taxi.

It's just the two of us, no staff.

Producer Kang Seok-woo asked with really sad eyes if we could talk here, but he had work to do in a place without cameras.

Anyway, we can film the meeting scene tomorrow, right?

Of course, I, a mere participant, did not make this request to the main producer.

I secretly asked Eddie for a favor.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"house."

"Your house?"

"huh. "After all, the things you're curious about are probably at our house, right?"

"What am I curious about?"

"Didn't you come here because you were curious about my music? "I'll tell you."

"Wow, you have great confidence, don't you?"

When I arrived home after such a long time, I discovered something absurd.

There is a mess in front of the front door, and it seems like my great-aunt did it.

Did he stop by my house first before following him to the filming set?

Or did you come here after being kicked out of the filming set?

Whatever it was, it was a mess.

"Are you already such a star that you're being harassed by hooligans?"

"I'm not a star yet, but I have a middle-aged hooligan following me around."

"Isn't that more dangerous?"

I smiled and opened the door.

"come in."

"Do you live alone?"

"for now."

I made Eddie wash his hands first and brought him a cup of coffee.

"Chris, do I have some work to do from now on?"

"What?"

"I have urgent work to do. "Why don't we stop talking after that?"

"What am I doing in the meantime?"

"Just listen to the music I made. "Wait a moment."

I brought a spare MacBook and USB from my room.

The USB contains all the music I have composed in this life.

"Hmm. "I wanted to start talking."

"It won't take long, so be patient."

"That's strange. I saw him for the first time today, and he seemed strangely friendly. "Is it because you treat me comfortably?"

Probably so.

I lived with Eddie at the beginning of my trip to America when I didn't know anything about Billboard.

To be honest, the reason I didn't look for Eddie in the latter part of the regression was because I wanted to keep only good memories.

I have witnessed so many people who were close to me in my previous life betray and insult me.

I am also human, so when I see things like that, I lose affection for that person.

Of course, I haven't seen anything like that from Eddie yet.

I don't even want to see it.

That's why I didn't bother looking for Eddie.

But since we have become connected like this, there is nothing we can do.

If you think about it, it's strange.

Eddie is the one who created Way From Flower's debut song.

"But how did you end up writing a song for a K-pop girl group?"

"Are you going to start the conversation?"

"That's not true. I'm waiting for you."

I left Eddie in the living room and went into my room.

The work I was going to do from now on was mixing <Selfish > for Drop Out and <I'm not your man> for NOP.

Actually, the recording file arrived while I was preparing for Seoul Town Funk, but I just couldn't find the time.

Moreover, there is no proper equipment in the accommodation.

Even if it were possible, it wouldn't be possible to do it in front of a mounted camera.

I really don't want anyone to know that I am active as a composer.

In this life, we will be active as a truly typical idol group.

A new idol who composes the title song for a first-tier idol is not ordinary, right?

With that in mind, I first checked the NOP file.

hmm. Not bad.

NOP modified the vocal line a bit from the guide I provided, and it goes well with the tone.

In absolute terms, the version I made is better, but if limited to the NOP version, I think this is better.

As expected, workers in the K-pop industry are not at a low level.

If you look, you will find some that are not up to standard, but that is the same in the billboard industry.

So, in 3-4 years, a world star like LMC or Prime Time will be born.

No matter how important marketing and promotion are for a singer to succeed, they cannot succeed if the music, which is the essence, is not good.

So I concentrated on mixing NOP's <I'm not your man>.

I promised mastering, but that can only be done if the artist gives the okay for mixing.

The work speed was fast.

If other mixing engineers saw it, they would be shocked.

Now that I think about it, I would be suspicious rather than scared.

Are you sure you are doing it right?

But, well, we've been doing this for over a hundred years, so shouldn't we do this?

I finished the NOP work in an instant and moved on to dropout this time.

"oh… … ."

Drop Out's work was better than NOP's.

For Drop Out, I didn't change the vocal line I provided at all and only added Korean lyrics, which is really good.

It feels good to the ear, and even the lyrics are good.

But what I liked more than that was the sharpness that Drop Out showed.

The song itself, Selfish, describes the moment when a man who has been selfish in love his whole life falls in desperate love for the first time.

As a result, the confusion and self-denial of 'Why on earth am I doing this?' must be buried along with the feeling.

Dropout's expression was perfect.

They're not first-tier idols for nothing.

Although I have a critical view of the average level of the idol industry in 2017.

To be honest, some of the songs I heard while monitoring music charts were so bad that it gave me goosebumps.

But the top ranks are still different.

Well, even though he is the most popular singer in a country, there is no way he lacks the essential music skills.

As I proceeded with the mixing feeling quite satisfied, a question suddenly occurred to me.

'What will happen if we sing this?'

Is there anyone among the Sedalbaekil members who can express this feeling?

I heard that Koo Tae-hwan looks like that, but I'm not sure, and looks aren't important.

Because the expression of music and appearance do not match.

"hmm."

I thought about it for a moment, and surprisingly, I think Lee Ion could do well if he practices.

Nevertheless, the tone is rough and gives a sense of unity... … .

uh?

At that moment, an idea crossed my mind.

This time, while decorating the stage as a time traveler, I thought that the concept does not necessarily have to end with fun elements.

If it weren't for the time travel concept in this song, I wouldn't have thought of using traditional instruments.

So, for Lee Ion, who is said to have a rough voice, there is something that can turn a disadvantage into an advantage... … .

My continuing thoughts were interrupted.

bang!

This was because the door was opened roughly and Eddie with a flushed face came running in.

"Hey, you really filmed all of this? that's right?"

"Then who takes the picture?"

"oh my god… … . So what about the session? Who played the session?"

"I did it."

"You played all the melodies and riffs here yourself?"

They nodded because they were all made by LB Studio.

"Oh. Drums are virtual instruments. "I can't play the drums."

"Bird, what is the sampling proportion?"

"doesn't exist."

"… … "Don't talk nonsense."

"You don't have to believe it."

"oh my god! "For some reason, there wasn't a single line I'd heard of before!"

I understand Eddie's surprise.

Lee Hyun-seok and Jo Ki-jeong were surprised when they heard my music, but I don't think it compares to what Eddie felt.

Eddie is a songwriter who achieved #1 on the Billboard and is a top-notch songwriter.

Although he is currently in a slump, there is no doubt about his skills.

He is also a person who will become top-notch when he overcomes his slump and comes back.

So he had a clear understanding of what level the music I had recorded was.

"How can this be? "Isn't God fair?"

"I guess it's fair?"

"No, no. It's not fair. "I don't know if you're around seventy, but you're only twenty, right?"

Instead of giving an answer, I just shrugged my shoulders.

It was some time later that Eddie, who was still rambling after that, came to his senses.

"Sorry. I was so surprised... … . "I didn't mean to deny your talent."

"I understand."

I, too, would scream if someone who wasn't a regressor brought a pile of music like this.

At that time, Eddie opened his mouth with earnest eyes.

"Xion, come to the billboard with me. Don't waste your time on reality shows. "There is no doubt about your talent."

"no."

"why?"

"Because I'm going to become a singer in Korea."

"Is being in a K-pop boy group your dream?"

"uh."

"Then what about composing music? "You can aim for the Billboard with your songwriting activities!"

You can do it, but it's pointless.

I will return when the right moment comes.

This life is not about looking into the distance with the big picture in mind.

Moreover, Billboard is a place I am very familiar with, so there is no need to get information with Eddie's help.

After debuting as an idol group, they started targeting the Billboard market.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not really interested."

"How can this be?"

"what?"

"How can you be so indifferent!"

"It's not that I'm indifferent, I just want to succeed in Korea."

"Then why don't you tell me!"

Come on?

For some reason, it seems like CEO Lee Hyun-seok overlaps with Eddie's face.

I've completely given up now, but I've been trying to change my career path.

"good. "Then arrange my music."

"Your music?"

"uh. "I need to hear what you keep in my music and what you change."

"I'm a little busy."

"… … ."

"Well, if you wait three months, I might be able to give it a try…" … ?"

Originally, I wasn't going to do this either, but Eddie's face was so scary that I compromised.

It's only about one song so I can do it quickly.

Eddie's face became stained with despair upon hearing my answer, but it could not be helped.

However, Eddie suddenly recovered his expression and began to smile meaningfully.

"good. "Then there is a way."

"method?"

"Just wait and see."

If I don't do it, what's there to do?

but.

Surprisingly, Eddie came up with a truly amazing solution.

I found out about it a few days later.

"This is Chris Edwards, the special judge for this mission."

uh… … .

"Please welcome us with loud applause."

hmm… … .

"The third mission is to arrange Chris Edward's famous song."

Crazy guy... … .

Eddie changed the third mission in exchange for appearing on Coming Up Next.