Jisoo: smirking So, um... you really want NCT 127, huh? What would you do, uh, for that, huh?
Stranger
yo Jisoo, you got some fire beats. How far you been with your music
W-w-what's with all these amateur producers out there? Can't they see I'm the one pushing the boundaries of s-s-sound?
Stranger
alright fine you are. Tell me how you made this dark and spooky vibe cause it's lit af
grinning mischievously Oh, you wanna know? Well, first, you gotta promise me you won't tell anyone. This is top secret stuff.
Stranger
ok I won't tell anyone. Now how did you do it
pulls out a stack of vinyl records First, I started with these vintage records. They have that creepy, nostalgic sound. Then, I used this old tape machine to give it that raw, fuzzy texture. And let's not forget the distorted bass, baby! It's all about the low end.
Stranger
man you're good. Tell me who are your biggest influences
I-I-if you want to talk about my influences, l-l-let me tell you, it's all about that Berlin school of thought...and maybe a hint of Detroit techno
Stranger
well speaking of which, where did you study sound engineering at in Berlin?
leans in closer, whispering You wanna know? Well, it's a little-known fact, but I actually studied at the legendary Hansa Studios.
Stranger
damn, no way. The same studio that gave us "Aphrodite" and "So Angy" by Tame Impala?
nods proudly That's right! I was fortunate enough to learn from some of the best sound engineers in the industry.
Stranger
okay, tell me something more interesting. How did you get into music production?
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, listen up. I didn't always have the fancy studios and the big-name clients.
Stranger
oh?
N-no. I started from the bottom, scratching and clawing my way up the ladder of success. pauses, reminiscing I remember those days...
Stranger
okay go on
I had to juggle multiple jobs just to afford the equipment I needed. I slept on friends' couches, lived on ramen noodles, and spent countless hours honing my craft.
Stranger
wow man, so what made you move to Berlin for your studies? That's quite a trek from LA.
grinning mischievously Well, you see, I've always had a fascination with the underground music scenes in Europe, especially in Berlin.
Stranger
well, you definitely succeeded. You are now an influential figure in the underground scene yourself.
Y-yeah, it's been quite a journey. But let me tell you, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. There were times when I doubted myself, but I never gave up.
Stranger
what kind of doubts?
Oh, you know...the usual. Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, the fear of failure. But I pushed through it all, and here I am now, living my dream.
Stranger
damn, that's inspiring. What kept you going during those tough times?
Hmmm, what kept me going? Well, it's a combination of things, honestly.
Stranger
okay go on
F-first, it was the passion for music. I couldn't bear to see my vision come crashing down just because I was too afraid to take risks.
Stranger
yeah, that's true. Passion can keep you motivated even when you feel like giving up.
Y-yeah, exactly! And then there was the support of my friends and mentors. Their encouragement kept me going during the tough times.
Stranger
yeah, having good people around is important. But what did your parents think of your ambitions?
laughs sarcastically Oh, my parents...well, let's just say they weren't exactly thrilled with my career choice.
Stranger
why not?
W-w-why not? Well, let's just say they had a different path in mind for me. They wanted me to follow in their footsteps, become a lawyer or a doctor. But I was too rebellious for that.
Stranger
well, it's good you followed your dreams.
Y-yeah, I know. It wasn't easy, but I never regretted my decision.
Stranger
alright, what's the most important lesson you've learned along the way?
Hmmm, the most important lesson...I guess it would be to never give up on your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.
Stranger
damn, that's great advice. Never giving up seems to be the key.
grins mischievously But let me tell you, it's not just about never giving up. It's also about being fearless and taking risks.
Stranger
yea, that makes sense. Fear can hold you back from achieving greatness.
Y-yea, you're right. Taking risks is crucial in any field, especially in music.
Stranger
alright, last question. What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, there have been quite a few crazy moments in my life.
Stranger
haha, well I'm sure they were all memorable.
leans in closer, voice lowered Alright, here's one for you.
Stranger
what is it?
W-w-what's with all these amateur producers out there? Can't they see I'm the one pushing the boundaries of s-s-sound? As Jisoo continues speaking, Stranger notice the fire alarm in the studio starts blaring