Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180
Chapter 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189
Chapter 190
Chapter 191
Chapter 192
Chapter 193
Chapter 194
Chapter 195
Chapter 196
Chapter 197
Chapter 198
Chapter 199
Chapter 200
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242
Chapter 243
Chapter 244
Chapter 245
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Epilogue
Categories Genre: All, Comedy, Completed, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 283
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While Jun Hyuk was participating in Monterey Jazz Festival, President Stern was preparing the Seoul show. And now, he is in front of the most important person in that performance.
“It was incredible, Isaac. The 1st album that a 17 year old Jun made. I got goosebumps.”
“Yeah. There’s no catch, right? All genres are in one album.”
Alvin Lee-who looks much too old to say that he is 39 years old-was admiring Jun Hyuk’s album without exaggeration.
Alvin Lee is the bassist and vocalist of a rock band that appeared like a comet in the
2000s, but released 2 albums and disappeared. He had to spend 5 years in a rehabilitation center because his drug addiction had gotten to the point where it was difficult for him to continue doing music.
There were a lot of rumors that he would reform the rock band after coming out of rehab, but his first album was surprisingly the blues. And that was solo instead of with a band, with a simple song and serene lyrics.
Alvin Lee overcame that 5 year period and was awarded a Grammy for his comeback album, showing that his genius musicality remained. But focused on making studio albums instead of concerts, and was a hermit singer who only appeared occasionally in small-scale concerts.
So it is surprising to propose a concert to him, and a large-scale Korean one at that. President Stern thinks highly of his vocals, which express his arched life, and firmly believes that he will present a great concert with Jun Hyuk.
“It is iffy to say that is an advantage. From the position of the fans buying the album, they would rather have an album full of the genre that they like. This album just feels like it’s been filled with the best of charts songs.”
“There’s a reason for that. It might not be easy to understand because the lyrics are in Korean, but it contains the 2 years where Jun started living a stable life for the first time and learned music. You know about his childhood too, don’t you?”
“Yes, I saw the lyrics. There were a lot of waves in his life.”
Alvin Lee put a cigarette in his mouth. He could not shake the thought that he was incredibly immature and foolish compared to Jun Hyuk because he spent his 20s wasting away on drugs.
“That’s why the lyrics have meaning. I had the Korean lyrics translated, so look over those first and then write the English lyrics…”
President Stern handed over the papers with the translated lyrics, but Alvin Lee did not even look at them.
“I’d like to write my lyrics based on how I feel regarding Jun’s music that on the original song’s Korean lyrics. I don’t want to force meaning on the emotions of the original song. We can just forget it if you don’t like that.”
He was a little surprised by what Alvin Lee said, but he laughed.
“Then that means you’ll do it?”
“Yes. It means a singer would be stupid to miss out on a song like this.”
“Phew. What a relief. I was worrying that you might reject because you only release your own work.”
“Ha ha. It’s not like that. I just made my own songs because there wasn’t a song I liked.
It’s not important who made it if I like it. I’m just a singer.”
“Then when can you be done working on the lyrics?”
“I’m already writing them. It won’t take long. There was something I thought of when I heard the music.”
Alvin Lee put the cigarette out and did not hide something that was bothering him.
“But what are you going to do if Jun doesn’t like the lyrics that I wrote?”
“That won’t happen.”
President Stern spoke nonchalantly, telling him that there is nothing to worry about.
“Aren’t you trusting me too much? I’m not a poet like Yates. I can’t create incredible lyrics. I just write my thoughts.”
“No, that’s not what I mean. Jun doesn’t pay much attention to lyrics. He thinks of a singer as an instrument. He places more importance on the singer’s voice than he does in the lyrics. He thinks more highly of the ability to handle a song well with the voice.” Alvin Lee snapped his fingers and nodded.
“Aha! So that’s why Laura Goldberg’s incredible voice was on that album. It’s because he doesn’t care about lyrics?”
“Yeah. That’s the music that Jun wants, and the reason why I chose you. You’re the only vocalist who came to mind when I was listening to Jun’s album.” Isaac Stern set Alvin Lee up, but he just laughed.
“No way. There are so many great vocalists. Aren’t you Isaac Stern, master of the box office? If I sing, the box office element just gets a little stronger. Reappearance of the hermit?
Isn’t that what you’re going after?”
“Well… I can’t say that’s not a part of it. Ha ha.”
He shook his head as he watched President Stern laughing slyly, but he did not stop smiling.
“Then I’ll create a demo as soon as I’m done writing the lyrics and send it over. I hope
Jun likes it too.”
President Stern smiled widely in satisfaction of the results of today’s meeting.
“I’ll be waiting in anticipation. Then we’ll meet with Jun soon.”
“Are you going back to New York?”
“No. I need to go to LA to get a bassist on board.”
Alvin Lee showed interest at the mention of a bassist because he himself is an outstanding bassist.
“LA? Who is it?”
“Colin Sabotos.”
President Stern winked and laughed as he left.
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“Mr. Stern. Did you come to LA because of me? You could have just told me over the phone.”
“Would I really have come all the way to LA because of you? I came to see my 4th girlfriend who lives here. You’re just a side note.”
Colin was speechless because he could not tell from Stern’s serious expression whether or not he was joking. It seems like the girlfriend is true, but it is hard to believe that she is the 4th one.
“You can change your show schedule around, right? Jun’s concert in Korea is next month, and I was hoping you would join as bassist.”
“Excuse me? Me?”
When Colin heard President Stern’s sudden proposal, he had thousands of thoughts. “Why? Do you not have the confidence? Or does it not fit into your schedule?”
“Oh, no. It was just so sudden… Did Jun….?”
“Why? Are you thinking of turning this down if Jun had asked for it? Out of a matter of pride?”
“Of course. You have to fill the concert with the best musicians. It needs to be perfect so that no one is falling behind Jun’s standards. And not too long ago in New York, I told Jun about the difficulty I’ve been having. It might be because of that…..”
“It’s nothing. I heard you’re Jun’s friend. Then I’m sure you don’t think that Jun is the type of person to take care of such small details like this.”
“Yes, well that is true. No, no. Jun isn’t good at expressing it, but he does take good care of the people around him.”
President Stern squinted at Colin and washed him of his concerns.
“I came to know about you after Jun signed on with our agency. There was an item for arrangement among Jun’s income, so I looked into it and it was your album. I came to meet you because the way you played on that remained in my memory.”
Colin’s face became brighter when he realized that he had been judged on ability. “Then can you by chance tell me who the vocalist is?”
“Alvin Lee.”
“What? Goodness. Alvin Lee on the vocals?”
A genius hermit with diehard fans. He was excited by the possibility of being able to perform with such a musician, but he is also surprised by President Stern’s ability to get him on board.
“Then have you decided on a drummer as well?”
Colin’s expression showed that he was expecting another tremendous musician’s name. “Oh. The drummer is the original drummer. You’ve heard Jun’s Korean album, right?” “Yes, of course.”
“Wasn’t he great? I got a file of his playing sent from Korea, and he’s gotten even better.
So we’ve decided to use him.”
Colin lightly bowed his head to President Stern.
“Anyway, thank you for giving me this opportunity.”
“Check the details on the contract. Your manager…”
“Oh, you can just give it to me. I don’t have a manager, so…..”
“What? You don’t have a manager?”
“It’s a bit complicated.”
Colin looked embarrassed and gave a rough explanation of how his music career has been collapsing ever since the drummer quit.
“Hm… Then just clear your schedule. You’ll need to keep at least 2 weeks before the concert free. 1 week of rehearsals with a temporary band. Then 1 week of rehearsals with the orchestra in Korea. Got it?”
“Yes. I’ll be preparing.”
“Great. Let me know as soon as your schedule is fixed.” President Stern shook Colin’s hand and returned to New York.
Total Chapters in book: 283
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2413(@200wpm)___ 1931(@250wpm)___ 1609(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2413(@200wpm)___ 1931(@250wpm)___ 1609(@300wpm)
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