Become A Music Monster Overnight! [EN]: Chapter 181

Becoming a Music Monster Overnight! Episode 172

“TOP” is an incredibly difficult song, so much so that even my uncles were exhausted from practicing it.

However, beyond its difficulty, it also had the characteristic of being ‘easy on the ears’ for the listener.

‘It’s not surprising since it’s based on classical music.’

Classical music emerged as a reaction to the complexity of Baroque music. It generally consists of a clear melody and simple accompaniment.

The melodies are also pleasant and easy to hum or whistle in everyday life.

The core features of classical music are balance, harmony, clarity, and accessibility.

“TOP” expressed these key features of classical music within the hard rock genre, and of course, to properly reproduce it, virtuoso technique was essential.

Without it, it would be difficult to showcase the tremendous synergy that arises from the subtle balance and harmony contained in the song “TOP”.

-Da-da-dan da-da-dan!-

As influenced by classical music, “TOP” started with keyboards, followed by bass, drums, and then guitar.

Since harmony is important in the song, the role of the bassist was crucial. Uncle Moon Il-beom, the bassist, maintained perfect balance and created a wonderful ensemble, as if he had fully awakened to the music.

Seeing my uncles showing such great performances in “TOP”, I couldn’t hold back any longer.

-Jijijijing!-

I started to pour out a slightly rough but very clear guitar sound.

“Haa haa… That’s great!”

Before I knew it, the dreamlike time was over, and I didn’t hide my emotions along with my rough breathing.

We had already practiced together before, but “TOP” is a new form of rock with completely different inner workings from existing rock, so there were many uncertain elements. It was foolish of me to show such anxiety because we created such a wonderful ensemble.

Despite my honest evaluation, which could be called high praise, my uncles didn’t give any special response, unlike before.

“Ugh…!”

“……”

It was because they were all too exhausted and collapsed.

Well, it wasn’t strange.

Even though we didn’t say it in advance, we repeatedly played and sang “TOP” six times.

Considering that we had already played more than 10 songs without rest, it was quite a strain.

Even I, who had built up my stamina for the movie shoot, was greatly exhausted, so it was no wonder that my uncles collapsed like that.

But what is certain is that “TOP”, the main song of this album, will be enough to change the history of rock once again.

“……”

As proof, Leon, the only audience member, looked completely넋을 놓아버린 [넋을 놓아버린: lost his soul; completely stunned].

It was only a week later that we started recording in earnest.

We started recording earlier than scheduled, but neither my uncles, nor I, nor the managers thought that we were recording early.

“We practically lived in the practice room.”

It was like we were really burning with passion.

Well, it wasn’t strange since it was the first new album in almost three years. More than the hardship, the pleasure from the synergy that came out while playing together was sweeter than any drug.

Thanks to that, I had to be 눈치를 [눈치를: mindful of others’ feelings] from my aunts.

“This was a bit unfair. I told them to go in several times.”

But what could I do when my uncles wanted to stay in the practice room longer?

Anyway, thanks to that, the recording schedule was moved up, and we had some leeway in the tightly packed comeback schedule.

About a month later.

We showed our faces to the world after a long time.

* * *

-Black Tiger’s comeback after 3 years, ‘TOP,’ conquers Billboard?-

-‘TOP’ tops Billboard Hot 100 upon comeback!-

-Why are critics and numerous musicians praising ‘TOP’ so highly?-

-Many critics are calling this ‘TOP’ album the best album of all time!-

-Fans are disappointed with the short two-week domestic 활동 [활동: promotional activities]!-

Black Tiger’s ‘TOP’ album was selling an incredible amount, unbelievable for the digital music era.

It had already succeeded in 찍는 데 [찍는 데: achieving] a diamond (ten million copies) on the first day of 초동 [초동: first-week sales].

At this rate, it might create a 초동 [초동: first-week sales] sales volume of 역대급 [역대급: all-time best] level.

With such enormous sales, some might suspect 사재기 [사재기: chart manipulation], but even third-rate magazines didn’t reveal such suspicions.

Black Tiger was an 역대급 [역대급: legendary] band creating a legend, and above all, through this album, they had come to be called the best band of all time.

In fact, critics competed to lavish praise on this album.

-My past statement that Black Tiger’s previous album had reached its peak has become 무색하게 [무색하게: meaningless].-

-The history of rock is divided into before and after ‘TOP’!-

-What on earth has happened in the meantime? YC [Youngchan] was already a 괴물 [괴물: monster; prodigy] that I couldn’t dare mention, but I still can’t believe that the other members of Black Tiger have also become 괴물 [괴물: monsters; incredibly skilled]!-

-In the past, YC [Youngchan] responded to criticism of Black Tiger members by saying that only they could complete Black Tiger’s music. At the time, I thought it was just the arrogance of a young genius, but now I have seen and heard the 광경 [광경: spectacle] he saw, and I regret how arrogant and prejudiced I was in the past.-

Most of them, though to varying degrees, couldn’t dare to criticize this ‘TOP’ album.

No matter how much music is a matter of taste, ‘TOP’ was a 명곡 [명곡: masterpiece] that transcended such tastes.

From the perspective of music industry workers, this album was too shocking in that it broke the limitations of rock and popular music.

What’s amazing is that ‘TOP’ wasn’t the only one that gave such a shock.

The 10 songs included in the ‘TOP’ album were also enough to give such a shock.

Is that why?

The Billboard charts this year, which were unusually competitive, were 무색할 정도로 [무색할 정도로: overshadowed] lined up with songs from the ‘TOP’ album on the Billboard Hot 100.

Well, this kind of thing has happened in the past, so it’s not a big deal, but even so, this event continued to grow in 화제성 [화제성: topicality; buzz] over time.

-Billboard Hot 100 ‘TOP’ #1 for 12 consecutive weeks!-

-Stories are emerging about ‘TOP’ songs being listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for not leaving the top 10 for 12 weeks.-

-Fans are already saying that ‘TOP’ will break the record for the longest #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 of all time!-

-Black Tiger! Resumes the world tour that was stopped in the past!-

-As the European tour schedule is revealed, the popularity of ‘TOP’ album explodes again in Europe!-

This is because all the songs on the ‘TOP’ album succeeded in maintaining their position in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the longest period.

If there was anything noticeable in the past 12 weeks, it was that the rankings of the ‘TOP’ songs changed more smoothly than expected.

So, if ‘TOP’ doesn’t break the record for the longest #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s no wonder that people are saying it’s because of the other ‘TOP’ songs.

Black Tiger, which was shaking up the music market not only in the United States but also around the world, began to shake up again at the news that they would resume their world tour.

In particular, Europe, which had not been able to continue the tour due to the sudden outbreak of 코로나 [코로나: COVID-19], 거의 축제를 연상케 할 정도로 [거의 축제를 연상케 할 정도로: almost like a festival] cheered at the resumed tour schedule.

This is not just a metaphor, but it is actually the case because, as Black Tiger has a huge fandom worldwide, a huge number of visitors flock to the area where the concert is held.

As such, the city where Black Tiger opens is no different from having a festival period in itself.

From the perspective of Europe, which had a market that had shrunk significantly due to 코로나 [코로나: COVID-19], the revitalization of the 상권 [상권: commercial district] was greatly welcomed.

Thanks to this, stories about this were already appearing in the news in the economic field.

Black Tiger, who was preparing for the European tour, received good news not long after.

-‘TOP’ achieves 18th week at #1 on Billboard Hot 100!-

-YC [Youngchan] finally faces the past record he has achieved!-

-Critics are saying that ‘TOP’ can set a new record!-

This is because ‘TOP’ finally reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 18 weeks, putting YC’s [Youngchan’s] 역대 [역대: all-time] record in a situation where it would be broken.

What’s really amazing about this is that even though it has maintained the #1 spot for 18 weeks, its 흥행성 [흥행성: popularity; commercial success] is still not dying down.

For this reason, critics have been 끊이지 않고 [끊이지 않고: continuously] saying that a new 대기록 [대기록: grand record] will be achieved.

Whether they did or not, Black Tiger, who was about to set that great record, started their European tour, starting with the UK.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been to England!”

“This neighborhood hasn’t changed much.”

“ㅋㅋㅋ. Anyone would think you lived here for years.”

“I heard there’s a game this weekend. Anyone want to go see it together?”

“I’m too busy buying souvenirs.”

“Haa~. I don’t know why you guys don’t watch soccer. Youngchan, you… wouldn’t be able to, would you?”

“Hahaha. No.”

Moon Il-beom was disappointed that his friends didn’t watch soccer unless it was a Korea-Japan match or the World Cup, and he was greatly disappointed when even Youngchan, who was his only hope, couldn’t join him.

Youngchan felt sorry for Moon Il-beom, but he couldn’t help it.

He had to spend time with Jamie, who had come to see him despite his busy schedule on the weekend after 안식기 [안식기: a period of rest].

Since the time they spent together was too short, they were trying to meet in any way possible like this.

But the disappointment was short.

“Me! I want to go see it.”

He soon turned the 대상 [대상: target] to the manager’s side, and fortunately, one of them showed 적극성 [적극성: enthusiasm] by quickly raising his hand to Moon Il-beom’s offer.

Moon Il-beom called him over and talked to him for a while, then nodded and liked it.

It seems that things were going well, and the team he usually supports matched up well.

‘He’s definitely more relaxed now that he has more experience.’

Youngchan, who was 혼자 크크거리며 웃다 [혼자 크크거리며 웃다: chuckling to himself], recalled his uncles who were 설레 [설레: excited] when they first went on a European tour in the past, and slowly got up from his seat.

It was time to go meet the fans.

-Waaaaa!-

The opening guest had properly set the atmosphere, and Black Tiger smiled 설레 [설레: excitedly] as they felt the 뜨겁게 [뜨겁게: hot] heat from the entrance as 뜨겁게 [뜨겁게: fervent] as the cheers.

Then, they faced tens of thousands of fans beyond the pouring lights, and at that moment, the members of Black Tiger burst into laughter without 너 나 할 것 없이 [너 나 할 것 없이: without exception].

They were already looking forward to the pleasure that this specialness gave on this huge concert stage.

* * *

-Black Tiger’s first European tour performance receives the best evaluation of all time!-

-Why? A stage where you could see why Black Tiger is called the best band of all time!-

-London is 축제에 젖어든 [축제에 젖어든: immersed in a festival atmosphere] as it welcomes Black Tiger! Accidents occur in various places due to the influx of tourists!-

The European tour, which was 이어가는 [이어가는: continuing] after 3 years, was successful, and thanks to this, the 암표 [암표: scalped ticket] price to get tickets soared 하늘 높이 [하늘 높이: sky-high].

Black Tiger, who had started a successful tour, was met with another 호재 [호재: piece of good news].

-‘TOP’ achieves 19th week at #1 on Billboard Hot 100!-

-YC [Youngchan] breaks his own Billboard record!-

This is because ‘TOP’ reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks, changing the history of Billboard. It was an even more amazing record because it was achieved two months after the end of 활동 [활동: promotional activities] in the United States.