22. Hurdy Gurdy

‘Walther von Moor Damian’

This is the name Kyu-ha was called when he shared the life of a bard.

Born in Germany, he was favored by the queen at the time and protected by the court, and traveled all over the world as a bard.

Damien made songs for women of low social status at the time, or made a lot of heartfelt love songs.

Then, he made music to condemn the tyranny of the pope, was branded as a heretic, dragged away by the judges, tortured mercilessly in the name of purification, and died at the end of suffering.

‘Hurdy Gurdy’

It was the instrument that the minstrel ‘Walther von Moor Demian’ used most.

In Germany, it is a type of European stringed instrument that plays chords.

It is also called ‘Wheel Fiddle’ because it is played by turning the wheel. If you turn the handle on one side of the instrument to rotate the wheel on the other side, the wheel draws a bow and makes a sound.

As a representative instrument of medieval minstrels, it was played by hanging it around the neck with a string, but over time it was accepted as a court instrument and gained a high status.

“Hurdy Gurdy? What is it?”

PD Park Yeon-soo was embarrassed by the name of the instrument he had never heard of before, but like a director, he thought about it from the beginning of the broadcast.

“It will be a big issue whether you do well or not. An incumbent actor plays an ancient musical instrument. Is this a good picture?”

Soon AD came and announced the start of filming, and the full-scale recording of ‘Yoo Hee-jun’s Music Camp’ began.

Midwinter’s order of appearance was the last, and when the last song of the three songs, Yeonmoga (思慕歌) was sung, Kyuha would go on stage and play the grass flute to help accompaniment.

The third singer’s order ended and the midwinter’s turn approached.

“Winter. I can do it. Don’t be too nervous and go for it.”

“Huh… but I’m less nervous because I have an older brother. I’ll go up first and I’ll do well.”

Midgeoreum bit her red lips tightly and lightly clenched her fists in a fight before going up to the stage.

On stage, Yoo Hee-joon introduced the next singer in a calm voice under the soft spotlight.

“The next singer is famous for his looks, but his potential as a vocalist has been re-evaluated this time around as an OST fairy! I will bring Mr. Midwinter to the stage.”

The spotlight that was shining on Yoo Hee-joon shone on the midwinter side, and immediately the prelude to the recent hit ‘Only My Song’ came out.

Midwinter’s clear and pleasant voice resonated on stage and in the audience, and the audience also shook their heads lightly and enjoyed the song.

As the second song, he naturally introduced his new song, and finally introduced the last song, Love Song.

“This song is what made me who I am today. It’s probably the song you’ve been waiting for the most. I will sing you a love song.”

Afterwards, the vague prelude to the love song (思慕歌) flowed, and the voice of midwinter was put on top of it.

[I lost my way with you, I don’t feel any emotions.

My heart aches and I can’t breathe well

I want you to hurt me, so I won’t be sad anymore

It’s a feeling of falling, this feeling of falling into the dark

I don’t even know where to go

I only look at the stars and in the end I wonder about you

Are you looking down on me?]

At the end of the song’s sabi part and the beginning of the interlude, Kyu-ha appeared on stage in a neat suit.

“uh? It’s a song.”

Yoo Hee-jun’s music camp is famous for selecting people with high listening standards, so there was no loud noise, but the sudden appearance of Kyu-ha made the audience gossip and wide-eyed.

Gyu-ha put the prepared blade of grass to her mouth and started playing.

Beep~ beep beep beep

Beep pilnillini~

The sound of the grass flute changes depending on the strength of biting the blades of grass, the strength of the wind, the tension of both hands, and the movement of the tongue. The pitch of the grass flute played by Gyuha was accurate and the mournful timbre harmonized so well with the atmosphere of the song.

After that, as the ending started, Winter’s voice was added, and the stage was filled with fantastic harmony.

clap clap clap

Thus, the collaboration performance ended successfully, and the audience reciprocated the impression they received with tearful applause.

Yoo Hee-jun also appeared in a high-pitched voice and naturally continued to talk time with the two.

“Wow! what did i see? Oh my God, this ‘Yoo Hee-jun’s Music Camp Legend Stage’ will record the highest number of views on You Tube? Everyone, please clap again. This is singer Midwyeol and actor Song Kyu-ha.”

Wow~~~ clap clap clap

Winter and Kyuha also stood up briefly, bowed their heads to the audience, and then sat down again.

“How do you two know each other?”

In response to Yu Hee-jun’s question, Mid-gyeol raised the microphone.

“I was volunteering at an orphanage with my mother, and we met for the first time there. At that time, we didn’t even know if we were singers or actors, but later we found out what we were doing.”

“No, do you have a relationship like that? How amazing. The next question is… Gyuha, where did you learn to play the flute? You have great skills.”

“When I was young, a monk told me about it, so I started blowing frequently as a hobby. There are still many things missing.”

“It reminds me of the saying that too much humility can become poison. Anyway, did you guys know about that? The fact that the composer of the song of love was Song Gyu-ha! This is the first time we reveal it at Yoo Hee-jun’s music camp.”

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“What? Isn’t Song-gyu an actor? Do you compose too?”

“Isn’t that person good at carving? What an all-round artist.”

Yoo Hee-jun nodded as if he was satisfied with the audience’s reaction and continued with the next question.

“You have so many talents, including crazy acting skills, high-quality flute playing, and composing skills. Do you have anything more to show here?”

“Since my main job is an actor, I’m ashamed to come here because I wanted to appear in ‘Yoo Hee-jun’s Music Camp’ again, but I prepared it because I wanted to show as much as possible to the audience.”

Kyu-Ha took out the ‘Hurdy Gurdy’ that was left behind.

“No, what is this? I’ve been in music for 25 years, but it’s the first instrument I’ve seen.”

“As those of you who know me know, I didn’t finish high school. So, instead of studying, I tried a lot of challenges, and one of them was playing ‘Hurdy Gudy’.”

“It looks really unique. Then, let’s listen to actor Song Gyu-ha’s performance of ‘Hurdy Gurdy’.”

All the lights on the stage were turned off and the spotlights illuminated Kyu-ha again.

And the eyes of many people at the scene were focused on Kyuha.

But for Gyuha, who resolutely performed in front of the king and over a hundred nobles in the court during the days of the minstrel Demian, this level of pressure was rather welcome.

“Let’s try that song after a long time.”

While sitting on a chair, Kyu-ha placed the ‘Hurdy Gurdy’ on her lap, and while turning the steering wheel with her right hand, she touched the keyboard with her left hand.

Gyu-ha used to comfort those who were homesick by playing the songs of their hometown for those who left their hometown and came from far away as a hurdy-gurdy.

Gyying

The tone of the Hurdy Gurdy is similar to that of a violin, but the feeling of hearing is distinctly different.

It wasn’t a more sophisticated sound than the violin, but it resonated with its unique, crude and simple, yet sincere sound.

The audience was immersed in Kyu-ha’s performance, which was unfamiliar to them, but closed their eyes and began to appreciate it.

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It’s like a blunt father on the outside, but in fact, would it be like this if he expressed his love for his children more than anyone else?

Hurdy-Gurdy’s rough and rugged melody gradually penetrated the hearts of the audience and gave them a deep impression.

The audience applauded generously for the unusual aftertaste that only classical music can give, which cannot be explained in words.

“It was a really good performance. I can’t believe I’m a musician. It’s the first time I’ve heard of playing an instrument, but something is familiar and different. Anyway, it seems that I had a pleasant experience thanks to our Mr. Song Gyu-ha. I would like to give everyone a round of applause.”

“Thank you for listening.”

clap clap clap clap

With thunderous applause, Midgyeol and Kyu-ha exited, and the recording ended with Yoo Hee-jun’s closing remarks.

PD Park Yeon-soo expressed his gratitude to Kyu-ha and Winter with a very satisfied expression.

“With a PD’s sense, I dare to say, this recording is a hit. As a PD, thank you for being so good to both of them.”

Winter said with a sad expression.

“Thank you so much for inviting us too, Director. I hope to see you next time!”

“I’m in my 20th year as a PD, so I’m on the good side, right? I think I will see Mr. Winter more often in the future.”

“oh! Even your words give me strength. PD! I will do my best.”

Kyu-ha and Winter had a conversation as they walked out of the studio and into the parking lot of the broadcasting station.

“Today, thanks to oppa, I feel like I became a main character. As expected, when I am with my brother, everything seems to work out. As expected, my lucky human totem!”

“Thanks to you, I also had a fun experience.”

“There are so many graces that I have really received! What are you doing next Wednesday by any chance? You’re going to be at the nursery school because you’re on break, right? As I said at the time, I will buy gifts for the children and shoot them really, really big. I refuse to refuse!”

Winter, for some reason, poured out words as if rapping with a blushing face, and quickly got into the manager’s car.

“I’ll send you a detailed schedule! Enter carefully!”

Coincidentally, he himself had the idea of making a large donation to the orphanage after his appearance fee for ‘Pygmalion Opposite Effect’ was settled, so he got into manager Bong-gu’s car without saying anything.

“Brother then, I’ll go home right away.”

“Yes, please.”

Kkae Tok

A KakaoTalk notification rang on Kyuha’s cell phone.

– Winter: Oppa! Do you have any appointments for next Wednesday?

– Kyuha: Nothing on Wednesday. I was going to buy some presents for the kids because the payment came in just in time, but it went well hahahaha Let’s go buy presents together that day.

– Winter: Oh yeah! I get it. See you then!! (Aww emoticon)

“Huh, that’s it~~!!!”

As soon as he got into the car, Winter blamed himself by feeding honey chestnuts on his head.

I told Kyu-ha, who always takes care of me, that we should buy something delicious and pick out presents for the cute children from the orphanage, but it felt like asking her out on a date, so I felt embarrassed.

He poured out his words like a rapid-fire gun and climbed into the car, but he was worried that Kyu-ha might see him as a strange child, so he checked KakaoTalk again.

“Lululul~ Check it next Wednesday.”

Winter returned home listening to music with earphones plugged in with a satisfied expression.