Maytree is a 21-year veteran team consisting of five vocals, including Jang Sang In (vocal percussion), Kang Su Kyung (alto), Kim Won Jong (bass), Kwon Young Hoon (tenor), and Lim Su Yeon (soprano). Their ŌĆśWindow Sound EffectsŌĆÖ video went viral online earlier this year and quickly surpassed 10 million views on Youtube. Ever since their successful go at the fantastic harmony, many countries have worked hard to woo the group. Maytree members shared their thoughts on their viral YouTube video through an interview with Segye Ilbo.
Q1. How long did you practice the ŌĆśSquid GameŌĆÖ sound effect? We didnŌĆÖt have much time to practice. Once we watched Squid Game, we thought it was a fascinating show that many people could relate to. We practiced for two days and uploaded it right away. Q2. The ŌĆśSquid GameŌĆÖ video got the highest views ever. When we uploaded the videos of Windows, iPhone and Galaxy sound effects, we thought to ourselves, ŌĆ£Is there anything else left for us to try?ŌĆØ But then we watched Squid Game Āand changed our minds. Q3. When did you start mimicking sound effects? We started doing it at the beginning of this year. At first, we didnŌĆÖt expect this much enthusiasm. We always liked to imitate human sounds and other sounds coming out from objects and musical instruments. Q4. What was the most difficult sound effect to create with a human voice? The sounds from Playstation consoles and games were the hardest. Five people took on one sound at a time, and there were times we wished we had more people in our group. Q5. What song or sound effect would you like to try next time? There are plenty. Many people from overseas ask for sounds that can only be heard in Korea, such as bus announcements or metro transfer ringtones. Q6. Many people are commenting that they would like to see Maytree participate in ŌĆśSquid Game 2ŌĆÖs soundtrack. I think a human voice can create a more terrifying and dreamy sound than a musical instrument can. It is a familiar sound to many, but we can tweak it to make a variety of ambiances from dreadful sounds to joyful sounds. If we have the chance to take part in the soundtrack of the showŌĆÖs second season, we would like to create unique tracks to reach out to the audience. Q7. I heard that youŌĆÖd been asked to join programs in various countries, including ŌĆśAmericaŌĆÖs Got Talent.ŌĆÖ We will probably appear on ŌĆśAmericaŌĆÖs Got Talent.ŌĆÖ The same show in France, Germany, and England also contacted us. We are planning to hold a concert at the biggest theater in Taiwan in April next year after the Asian tour. ┬Ā Source (1) Translator Cho EK: IŌĆÖm a big fan of Korean dramas and movies.
