Aishiteru, Takah!
Chapter 19's
The day after tomorrow, the rest of the band is scheduled to arrive in South Korea for recording. While waiting, Shinoda posted a television program interview and a visit to a recording studio owned by a South Korean label company that worked together to make three songs. All three songs will be used as the original sound track of a feature film from a production house in Seoul.
"Will the recording process be long, Shinoda-san?" ask me to know.
Shinoda explained that the recording process will take 4-5 days because Taka and the band will go through two kinds of recordings, namely live recording and recording in the studio. Live recording is done in tandem with other personnel, at that time and without going through the sound editing process.
While recording studio, the recording process will be done one by one. Here the personnel enter the studio and take turns recording their instruments with the help of a Metronome (a device that makes a sound in the form of a beat) without other personnel. Since Taka fills out the vocal part, he will be the last recording.
After all the separate recording process is completed, the recording will go through the process of mixing or combining the sound of guitar, bass, drums, vocals into one song. And at the last stage is the Mastering process so that the audio results become good and good to hear. This process organizes all musical instruments and their vocals to get the same volume or tone, one and the other.
"Alright, thank you for your explanation, Shinoda-san," I said understand. My knowledge grew as the wife of a band vocalist.
***
We just got out of the building of a very famous television station in South Korea after an interview. Because there was still a lot of free time, Taka and I parted ways with Shinoda who went straight back to the hotel. By taxi, we decided to go to Gwanghwamun Square.
Gwanghwamun Square or known as Gwanghwamun Plaza is a public open space located in Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea and opened on August 1, 2009 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
In the public space that is open for 24 hours there is a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin which is often seen in Korean dramas, one of which is the drama The King : The Eternal Monarch, played by Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun. Admiral Yi Sun-Shin was very famous for his services in the Imjin war during the Joseon Dynasty against Japan.
Yi Sun-Shin statue can actually be found in many places in South Korea, especially around Yeosu and Busan. Yi Sun-Shin was considered a great general in South Korea because of his victories and skill in naval warfare against the Japanese navy.
The most heroic story is during the sea battle, where Admiral Yi Sun-Shin with 12 ships, against the Japanese who at that time carried 133 ships. During the battle, 33 Japanese ships were sunk.
In honor of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin's achievement, a fountain was created right in front of the statue called the fountain 12.23 to commemorate the 23 battles he fought with 12 warships when he led Korea to victory during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592i-1598).
Not far from this place there is Dongdaemun market. It was founded in 1905 and has become the largest market in South Korea.
***
After dinner, Taka and I headed back to the hotel.
"Dammer!" Right in the hotel lobby, someone called my name.
I was shocked to see the radio announcer who recorded a short video with Taka was here. "Hello, how can I help you?" my many. Taka who was standing next to me had already cast a glance in the other direction.
"Sorry, for calling your name. My name is Bobby, I'm here because I want to give you this" he explained.
"I'm sorry, but my assistant can't accept a gift with any intention!" Taka cut it quickly.
For a moment I held my breath in tension.
"I'm sorry, Taka-san. But this gift was not accompanied by ill intentions. I'm awarding an electric fan to your assistant because it looks like he's less able to adjust to the hot temperatures here" Bobby opened his voice and thrust out a small shopping bag.
"I'll save it," said Taka short while taking the shopping bag.
"Alright then, forgive me if my actions are not pleasing to you, Taka-san. See you soon, Rinai."
I nodded in agreement. Just as Bobby turned around and walked a few steps, Taka made a sound again.
"My assistant is married, Bobby. So if you have any intention of approaching her, I suggest you stop."
Bobby turned back towards me and just smiled. Taka quickly grabbed my hand and walked quickly towards the elevator, his eyes not stopping glancing at me cynically.
