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[YourMuDoIsWeak]

Random thought. G.NA has big breasts.

[doggyji]

those links are awesome, thanks! but yea, i wish it was modified and modernized
made mainstream/infused into popular culture as well not only kept in the traditional arena. Its probably easier for djs and composers maybe. If there are any electronic korean djs that also use traditional korean music..would be so cool

The music that groups like Sorea and Miji are doing isn't exactly in the traditional form. They can be more "experimental" but I like them the way they are now. There is a category called "fusion gugak" (퓨전 국악) and there are quite a few groups doing it. I guess you mean infusing it into the most internationally trendy types of music so it can be even used in the upbeat club scene or even follow the path of someone like Vanessa Mae. Commercial success is a tough beast to meddle with.

Insooni is considered in Korea, one of the Korea's greatest legendary pop singers.

Yep, she is considered one of the greatest divas in Korea, no doubt.

The pop-rock band Sweet Revenge made their first appearance on TV. They have been performing in Hongdae for a few years. The vocalist has a nasal sound, which some people might dislike.



[Live] Sweet Revenge "꽃보다 남자" (Boys over flowers) (Originally sung by F4 in Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden".)
[2011][Live] Sweet Revenge "Rule Breaker" (First TV appearance. MV is here.)

Tensi Love from Pastel Music.



[2007][MV] Tensi Love "Hey Now"
[2009][MV] Tensi Love "Cake House" (Don't stop me from eating "gay" lol)
[2010][MV] Go Ji Hoo (Tensi Love) "Ha-A"

This post has been edited by doggyji: Aug 26 2011, 05:59 PM

[mastaping]

Let me pick some (rock-)ballads. To fully appreciate them, you gotta know the lyrics.

[1996][Audio] Kim Dong Ryool "취중진담" (Truth in drunk talk) (This is a classic "confession" ballad.)
[1999][Audio] Park Hye Kyung "고백" (Confession)
[1999][Audio] Lee Seung Hwan "세가지 소원" (Three wishes)
[2001][MV] Lee Seung Hwan "사랑하나요" (Do you love?) (The little girl holding the camera is Park Shin Hye, the heroin in "You are beautiful".)
[2001][MV] Toy "좋은 사람" (Good person)
[2003][Live] Jang Nara "나도 여자랍니다" (I am a woman, too) (This is a cute poppy song.)
[2003][MV] Tim "사랑합니다" (I love you)
[2010][Live] Hot Potato "고백" (Confession)

Currently looking up the lyric translations. So far im liking the kim dong ryul song haha

[doggyji]

Currently looking up the lyric translations. So far im liking the kim dong ryul song haha

This translation is good for that song.

[2006][MV] Rollercoaster "숨길 수 없어요" (Can't hide)
[2006][Audio] J & HowL "사랑인가요" (aka Perhaps Love)
[2008][MV] Jung Yup "Nothing Better"
[2008][Audio] Lucite Tokki "두근두근" (Pit-a-pat)

This post has been edited by doggyji: Aug 28 2011, 12:44 AM

[chiuchimu]

[2011][Live] Sweet Revenge "Rule Breaker" (First TV appearance. MV is here.)

[2007][MV] Tensi Love "Hey Now"

I like these two songs.

The band reminds me of SCANDAL - 4 member; leadsinger-rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass and drums
I think her nasal voice makes her unique.

[rvsp]

APRIL KISS will be debuting with their digital single album, "WANNABE", on Mnet's "M! Countdown."



Rookie girl group APRIL KISS is already receiving the widespread attention of fans all over the world before even having made their debut.

Last week, the girls unveiled themselves in the form of a new teaser as well as the opening of their official Facebook page. Fans from all over the world flocked to the page to leave encouraging and supportive comments like, "We're waiting for your debut," "I'm really curious about your title track and music video," and "Looking forward to what kind of stage you'll be presenting!"

Their videos have also been receiving much love, earning views despite being rookies that haven't debuted yet. Their agency responded to the warm love by saying, "We're so thankful for the love the members are receiving. Since expectations are on the rise, they're preparing to improve and show a better image. We ask that you continue to look forward to their debut stage on September 1st."

[doggyji]

I like these two songs.

The band reminds me of SCANDAL - 4 member; leadsinger-rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass and drums
I think her nasal voice makes her unique.

I think the vocalist's voice is also the kind that's easier to find from Japanese female pop singers.

APRIL KISS will be debuting with their digital single album, "WANNABE", on Mnet's "M! Countdown."

I'm curious how they are gonna make themselves stand out overcoming late mover disadvantages. The gimmick known about this group so far is that that their average height is supposed to be like the tallest out of all Korean girl groups lol

[1995][MV] GIRL "Aspirin"
[1998][MV] EVE "너 그럴 때면" (When you are like that)
[2001][Audio] Wiretap in my ear (내 귀에 도청장치) "E-mail" (This is such a forever alone emo song. "I even hate oxygen and sunlight now!" lol)

This post has been edited by doggyji: Aug 30 2011, 10:20 PM

[chiuchimu]

I think the vocalist's voice is also the kind that's easier to find from Japanese female pop singers.

I'm curious how they are gonna make themselves stand out overcoming late mover disadvantages. The gimmick known about this group so far is that that their average height is supposed to be like the tallest out of all Korean girl groups lol

[1995][MV] GIRL "Aspirin"
[1998][MV] EVE "너 그럴 때면" (When you are like that)
[2001][Audio] Wiretap in my ear (내 귀에 도청장치) "E-mail" (This is such a forever alone emo song. "I even hate oxygen and sunlight now!" lol)

That's the first time I heard of such a gimmick. I hope the production company knows what they are doing.

[ReindeerGirl]

Tensi Love from Pastel Music.



[2007][MV] Tensi Love "Hey Now"
[2009][MV] Tensi Love "Cake House" (Don't stop me from eating "gay" lol)
[2010][MV] Go Ji Hoo (Tensi Love) "Ha-A"

Shes cruising around in a vintage Samba!
I love those cars and pretty much anything Pastel Music lol
korean music has come so far, so fast . A long way from the Jo Yong Pil songs my dad would play..

This post has been edited by ReindeerGirl: Aug 31 2011, 12:55 AM

[jojodo60]

There are Korean pop songs where traditional instruments are incorporated here and there. Haegeum (#325 post) is a popular choice because it can emotionally express a wide range of notes. Gayageum is another popular traditional string instrument that was modified from Chinese guzheng. Watch this North Korean girl destroying it.

Cho Ok Ju playing gayageum

See what it's like to cover a K-pop song with gayageum.

SNSD's "Gee" played by gayageum, Janggu and guitar

Sorea is a promising traditional music (gukak) group who don't shy away from showmanship.

I am listening to these every day.

[doggyji]

Shes cruising around in a vintage Samba!
I love those cars and pretty much anything Pastel Music lol
korean music has come so far, so fast . A long way from the Jo Yong Pil songs my dad would play..

Go Ji Hoo sounds better without autotune in dreamy electro pop.

[2007][Live] Tensi Love "Edge of Infinity" (She holds the mic like a rapper lol)

Eloise is also under Pastel Music.



[2011][MV] Eloise "진심을 너에게" (My true heart for you) (I like the speeding guitar riff with escalating beats.)
[2011][MV] Eloise "Hysteric Song"

Now that ReindeerGirl mentioned Cho Yong Pil, he did make some great songs.



I like these two songs the most.

[1988][Live] Cho Yong Pil "Mona Lisa" (From his 40th debut anniversary concert in 2009)
[1991][Audio] Cho Yong Pil "꿈" (Dream)

The teaser for KARA's "STEP" looks good. They will come back to Korean TV soon.

KARA "STEP" teaser 1
KARA "STEP" teaser 2

This post has been edited by doggyji: Sep 1 2011, 06:37 PM

[rvsp]

Cho Yong Phil's songs that have city names in the titles.

Seoul Seoul Seoul

Come back to Pusan Port

[ReindeerGirl]

How come the english spelling for 조용필 is Cho..technically it should be Jo and 'Kim' should be Gim not that it matters a lot, just saying xP
Check him out rockin the multi-neck guitar! hehe

these songs arent new but ive been listening to them again lately..,
Lee Soo Young 덩그러니

se7en crazy

I love Rocket Diary but their album seems out of print and impossible to get
Rocket DIary Heart Messenger
Rocket Diary District 13

Yiruma River Flows in You

Tablo + Pe2ny

This post has been edited by ReindeerGirl: Sep 4 2011, 01:33 AM

[zoopiter]

hmm... i just feel so out of place... ... i realise i'm all kpop and rap, and can't enjoy most of the ballads listed here, nonetheless perhaps this kpop that is sang light-heartedly by lyn will be enjoyed by u guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ5ToRUZhfY
Lyn - medley of many kpop hits like snsd's oh and g dragon's heartbreaker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgmv-Mu_BYs
IU - womanizer (original by britney spears)

This post has been edited by zoopiter: Sep 4 2011, 09:50 AM

[rvsp]

How come the english spelling for 조용필 is Cho..technically it should be Jo and 'Kim' should be Gim not that it matters a lot, just saying xP

I know.

Soprano 조수미 spelled her last name in English "Jo", though.

Jo Sumi sings 'Ave Maria' by Caccini

Jo Sumi sings Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti

나 가거든 (If I were to leave) by Jo Sumi

This post has been edited by rvsp: Sep 4 2011, 08:10 PM

[zoopiter]

anyone knows the name of the song in this kim eve video? hangul is fine too. i thought it sounded like xcross or supreme team but i just couldn't find the actual song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kZymW1nEPE...feature=related

[rvsp]

anyone knows the name of the song in this kim eve video? hangul is fine too.

엉덩이 by Basick

This post has been edited by rvsp: Sep 5 2011, 09:57 AM

[lovinitx]

Dangun Song!
http://youtu.be/fPaksSL6vI4

[zoopiter]

엉덩이 by Basick

thx, pal.... i just realised kim eve's sing-along makes the song nicer... hahaha.... or maybe her system had a good bass.

This post has been edited by zoopiter: Sep 5 2011, 12:18 PM

[UnknownUser]

리쌍(LEESSANG) - TV를 껐네(Turned off the TV)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxaERgTNwY