149 – Movie (7)
Movies are often called comprehensive arts.
This is because we interact with various artistic fields such as plays, prose, acting, art, and music.
And of course, the most important thing is the script that develops the story with artistic value.
But I think what makes the movie itself more valuable is the music, or OST.
The function of conveying the plot, explaining the temporal and spatial background, expressing the inner psychology of the characters, connecting the omission of scenes, etc.
In particular, it further heightens the atmosphere, supplementing the feeling of a dramatic situation, and further makes the viewer more immersed in the movie and empathize with it.
The conclusion is that music plays a very diverse role in movies and is simply important.
Very important.
It is obviously important.
In that sense, the only obstacle in the fairly smooth film production process was the music.
“It’s the worst. Of course, the ending song is so good that I really want to applaud it… “As for the soundtrack, we just recreate it all.”
“Ah, I can’t make it as well as this within my capabilities?”
“Representative, don’t put limits on yourself. Eggs are meant to be cracked.”
“hahahaha… “If I break that damn egg, my head will break too.”
CEO Baek Joon-young sighs deeply, saying things like “Ugh, I’d rather die than get sick.”
I am currently visiting JYB to check the progress of the OST.
As if it were vacation homework, I explained to CEO Baek Joon-young the scenes in which the OST would be played and the feel of the OST, and left this part entirely to the CEO for about three weeks.
Because, because of filming, I didn’t have much time to pay attention to the music.
From the beginning, I was the one who knew the CEO’s abilities better than anyone else because we had been working together until now.
So I thought I would somehow do well…….
“I think it was a mistake in judgment on my part. Still, it worked out well. Fortunately, the filming schedule is now quite free. In that sense, I will contact you to tell you that I will have to cancel my filming schedule for about a week starting tomorrow.”
“Now, wait a minute! Why are you suddenly taking a week off your filming schedule?”
“Of course, I plan to continue to help the CEO with his composition work as much as I can during that time. Ah, but don’t be too impressed.”
“…… “That’s it.”
What is it?
I think I just heard something swearing. Is it because of my mood?
Anyway, I just ignore it.
Actually, making a movie OST is not that easy.
Compared to dramas, movie OSTs usually require more than 10 songs.
Of course, we picked one melody and created most of the OST around it, but we still felt the pressure of having a large number of songs.
But on the other hand, if you make one melody well, the story becomes a little simpler.
“No, to begin with, he is the best composer in Korea and the representative of JYB who has written numerous hit songs.”
“Oh, are you finally acknowledging what a great person I am?”
“Of course. He even majored in piano and composed the OST for 927’s Fly High. But last time, Studio N Mix took all the shares in the OST production, right?”
“Yes… what. “It was agreed upon that way from the beginning of the contract.”
Since Studio N Mix invests money to create music, it can naturally claim ownership of the song.
Originally, before signing the contract, it was decided how many shares would be taken, but CEO Baek Joon-young focused on JYB’s overall benefit rather than individual benefit.
Of course, he received about 200 million won in support instead.
It takes a lot of hard work to create a song, but who would do it for free?
But there is no need for that anymore.
JYB is already worthy of being called the best entertainment in Korea, and is still doing well with Hongryun, which Da-hye Lee is a member of, leading the way.
So, this means that CEO Baek Joon-young can only move for his own personal gain.
“Hmm. “Please rewrite the contract for this movie’s OST.”
“What is that…?” … ?”
“Take the subsidy, and take the shares this time too. “About 40%?”
CEO Baek Jun-young opens his eyes to my unconventional proposal.
If you just look at the 40 percent figure, your mouth will drop.
In particular, I know what ‘Summer Without You’ means to the fans who have been waiting for my work, so it would be natural for them to react with such surprise.
“But does Studio N Mix accept that? “I heard that the stake that goes to the author this time is also significant.”
“What are you going to do if I don’t accept it? In the first place, if it were my request, he would listen to it anyway, and since he has already gained all the benefits thanks to me, he will have to accept that much. Still, I said 40% with that in mind. Otherwise, I would have just said 80%.”
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I think that 40% is a figure that Studio N Mix can fully understand.
And the OST created by CEO Baek Joon-young played a part in Fly High becoming a bigger hit, so if you think it’s a sign of gratitude, it’s a share you can give willingly.
“Ah… “The hard work I’ve done under the author’s tutelage has been rewarding.”
“Yes. So, you will have to work harder from now on. “You have to get your money’s worth.”
“Use…” “In terms of drama, isn’t it time for a touching hug while shedding tears?”
“Yes. I will share a deep emotional hug with Da-hye. “Just composing music with the CEO is enough.”
CEO Baek Jun-young smiles in response to my firm words.
“Then let’s do it like we did during Fly High. And, if I do a good job with the OST this time, I have great motivation knowing that I will make all my money.”
“Wait a minute. “So, the movie OST songs you’ve made so far have been half-made because you don’t have that kind of motivation?”
“Uh…… Probably not? hahahaha.”
I try to overcome the situation with a smile, but when I see CEO Baek Joon-young’s shameless appearance, I can’t help but smile.
Something seems a little odd…….
When I think about it again, I wonder if 40% is too much.
***
Among the OSTs created by CEO Baek Joon-young, the only one I liked from the beginning was the ending song.
So I praised this part because I thought it was too harsh, but…….
“The writer wrote everything in advance, starting from the lyrics to the atmosphere and story, so how can you not make it?”
That was roughly the reaction.
The ending song that accompanies the movie’s ending credits.
It may vary depending on the genre, but usually ending songs have a gentle, low-tension atmosphere.
I think that’s because it leaves a more lingering feeling when the movie ends.
For reference, I was planning to follow this method without any special device for the ending song.
It was because I felt that this film would only be completed if it followed the rules.
Oh, by the way, I was checking the lyrics of the ending song.
CEO Baek Jun-young is working hard on finishing the soundtrack.
Fortunately, I was able to compose a decent melody within three days from the day I changed the OST that day.
From then on, the speed of work accelerated to the point where I no longer need to be around CEO Baek Jun-young.
Probably all OST work will be completed within two weeks.
In other words, we are now at the stage of finishing the filming.
“You wrote the lyrics yourself?”
“Hmm?”
At that time, someone hugged me from behind where I was sitting on the sofa and said,
I could tell who it was just by looking at the blonde hair flowing down my shoulders.
Lee Da-hye.
She, who was busy with her schedule, visited her studio.
“Yes. “Sit next to me and read it quickly.”
“Is that so?”
“I’m going to sing it soon anyway. “Producer I will be coming in 3 hours to check, so let’s practice until then and start recording.”
This was the reason why I still remained in the studio.
Today was the day of Dahye Lee’s ending song recording.
“Who was the guide vocalist?”
“Of course, CEO Baek Jun-young himself. It’s saved on my phone and I’ll send it to you via message. “Do you have earphones?”
“Yes. “It’s wired.”
“Wired?”
“I find this more convenient and better than wireless.”
I thought I would prefer wireless, but I was a little surprised.
“And…… “
“…… ?”
Lee Da-hye, who was sitting next to her, suddenly stretched out her hand towards my face.
To be exact, he inserted one side of the wired earphone into my ear.
Because of this, I had no choice but to turn her head and naturally look at Lee Da-hye’s face.
“I really wanted to try this with my boyfriend.”
Lee Da-hye said that and smiled.
Looking at it this way, it certainly seems like wired has more uses than wireless?
Anyway.
Lee Da-hye and I slowly began to enjoy the ending song.
This is my personal assessment, but the ending song is literally lyrical, and it is convenient to think of it as a song sung by Kang Ha-neul while recalling midsummer.
I wanted to be by your side forever, but when you look back, you feel bittersweet.
When she looks back, the moment she spent with her was the brightest moment in her life, and it implies that every single day since meeting you is so precious.
And ‘You will always be in my heart. The song ends with the lyrics ‘Thank you.’
Golden Time.
As the meaning is implied in the lyrics of the song, it seemed like this would probably be the title of the ending song.