💌The Secret in Erik's Requiem: 'There is no sadness'

2023. 12. 1.

Dear ,

Hello? It's Brayle, holding the pen today as well.
Now it's December! The last month of the year is approaching fast...
As we wrap up the year, it's time to start preparing for the new one.
First, I should take out the thick blankets and winter clothes!😀

Gaila says the transition from December to January is like 'last year dying, and the next year being born'!
Dying... Well, I guess we should hold a funeral for this year!
And if there's a funeral, there should be music that suits the occasion, right?👀

Story of the Requiem Echoing in the Opera Theater

, if you played 'The Phantom of the Opera,' you would have heard the Requiem in the early part of Act 1, on the stage.
A eerie organ sound heralding someone's death...😨

I wanted to ask Erik, the owner of the song, why he wrote such a piece, but I investigated separately to see if the next requiem would be for me!

Phew, I secretly brought a YouTube link without getting caught by Erik.

The essence of this piece is that it is themed around 'death and sorrow, but the performer is not genuinely sorrowful.'

While the mood and melody of the song are dark and weighty, the expression is more like observing sorrow in a detached manner...
As if Erik used Mr. Buquet's death to showcase his presence and power!
It's truly a song that embodies Erik's style... 😮

This piece is composed using various classical music motifs, and an important clause was present at the time. It was that 'even though it's an entirely unfamiliar key, it should feel like a requiem'.

This was intended to give the feeling that Christine and her colleagues, at first enchanted by the 'sound of music' on stage, gradually realize the dreadful truth hidden within the music!😰

Indeed, the key pieces used as references are as follows!

Vitali, Chaconne in G minor

Chopin Piano Sonata No 2, “Funeral March”

Indeed, the production team thought that despite Erik being born in 1830, having traveled various places and spent a long time in Persia and Turkey, he might not have been familiar with Chopin's music (music from the early to mid-19th century).

So, they mentioned that Chopin's 'Funeral March' was referenced more for its atmosphere than its technical aspects!

And intentionally, they added a bit of dissonance to depict Erik's 'Distorted Requiem'... That might explain why the piece feels beautiful yet not entirely smooth!😰
What thoughts crossed your mind as you listened to the 'Requiem'?

Erik:

There's no way you'd have any thoughts listening to the music of a great artist.
And you, mere mortals reading this letter, remember this one thing.
I am Erik, not Eric. It's the 'name of a king' given to me by my Daroga friend!

How could you misspell that name? You mortals...
Daroga:

Erik, enough. Just because you're in a bad mood, doesn't mean you should harm people.
Erik:

But it's the name you gave me! Doesn't it mean anything to you?

While the two engage in their little quarrel, I should gradually wrap up the letter.
I need to assist the busy MazM preparing for the game events 'Burning Beaver' and 'Lessa: Checkmate' right now!

While you're receiving this letter, 'Burning Beaver' is likely underway.
Next week, I'll share the stories of 'Burning Beaver' and the amazing time when MazM meets MazMians directly in the '1st MazMian Day'!
If it goes well in Seoul, who knows, maybe MazMian Day will extend worldwide someday?😊

The Goat:

I hope the event goes smoothly, and MazMians have a great time...

, I don't know if you attended the event, but I hope it was filled with joy and happiness for you too."

Really, the year-end is passing by so quickly!😵‍💫

By the way, as we approach the end of the month and the beginning of the new year, it's time to think about what to do.

By the way, since you've shared wonderful ideas and wisdom so far, today I'll give you a quiz.
Among the songs in 'The Phantom of the Opera,' there is a piece related to the opera 'Faust,' which is inseparable from the original 'The Phantom of the Opera.'🙂

Q. Among the following songs, which one was made with the motif of a part of the opera 'Faust'?

1. Don Juan Triumphant
2. Lonesome Road
3. Clear Day
4. Somewhere in Dream
5. Beau Théâtre

(If you're confused, try matching the answer while looking at the song list!)

Who could be the one to figure out which part of 'Faust' inspired the music in 'The Phantom of the Opera'?
, if you send me their guess, I'll reveal the answer in the next newsletter!

Thanks again! Have a great day! 🥰

Warm Regards, Brayle🤍🐬🤍

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Letter from MazMian!

"I take my pen and paper to write to you, Mr. Brayle.

First of all, I apologize for not attending G-STAR, I'm deeply sorry for my absence, but unfortunately I'm not from South Korea... But I'm happy for you and the whole team, knowing that you're reaching far for me leaves you excited for the future.

My satisfaction with the Jekyll And Hyde game cannot be described in just words, the way you go above and beyond showing the care you put into making all the details and characters leaves me astonished. Before continuing to play, I had bought the book and, imagine my surprise, when I found myself so involved in the story. After reading, I got involved in the game and, I can say with all my strength, that I felt all the emotions I had felt when reading the book. It was like rereading the story again from a different perspective, and it was incredible. My English may not be the best, but I hope I was able to convey my gratitude and happiness through this letter.

I don't know what the weather is like there, but it's a little dry here... Regardless, I would like to remind you to drink water regularly, your health is also important.

Anyway, end this letter by thanking everyone on the team for creating incredible adaptations, and that no matter what happens, you will always be wonderful and talented. -☆"

by 'Beemoonlly'

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