LOVE, PEACE & HARMONY

1.02.2011

Gwang-suk Kim

Why do all great musicians die so early?

While Korean pop music or '대중가요' has lost its sense of direction, it is musicians like him that we desperately need. Focusing on the notes, lyrics, instrument, voice and message...he is capable of doing one thing that musicians from our generation do not seem to be doing: Inspire.

"서른즈음에"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHeqQu8a1h0

"사랑했지만"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC8VaDU3cA4&feature=related

"이등병의 편지"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXwXcyTby10&feature=related

Gilmore Girls Sound Track

To be honest, I am not a Gilmore Girls fan.

but the sound track contains only the best and nothing but the best.

from PJ Harvey, Yoko Ono, The Free Design, to Bjork, XTS, Koop and the list goes on and on.

Definitely worth trying!

Once (2003)

Since I was a child, I believed in destiny, romanticism and peace. As I grew older, these values were often replaced by other priorities in my life-more practical and materialistic values. It took me a while to realize that the true essence of life does not just evolve around the concept of success and acknowledgement.

Life is so much more than what it seems. Open your eyes, ears and mind- and you will see the beauty of it.

"If you want me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBLDP0Etp3Y

"When your mind's made up"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdQhFXaUqLM&feature=related

U-min

Controlling time and space

A must-see group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcz-vgs-j0U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJHJsftLT-A&feature=related

Tucker Barkley

The whitest guy tearing it apart on the dance floor.

I have seen many versions of "Teach me how to jerk," but this is hands down the best.

Plus, his colab work with Ian should be added to your list of creative choreography.

Teach me how to jerk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyIYyRBZOyo&feature=related

Firework (collaborated with Ian)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk82v2J09VI

12.27.2010

Sigur Rós

Vonlenska

"A non-literal language, without fixed syntax, and differs from constructed languages that can be used for communication. It focuses entirely on the sounds of language; lacking grammar, meaning, and even distinct words. Instead, it consists of emotive non-lexical vocables and phonemes; in effect, Vonlenska uses the melodic and rhythmic elements of singing without the conceptual content of language."

Sæglópur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgEGVKwURKc

Starálfur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltDyTu8rV4&feature=related

Hoppípolla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk1EtAYMCF4&feature=related

Madlib "Shades of Blue"

MY NECK HURTS

Charlotte Gainsbourg

It was a pleasant surprise to discover her in the film 'Félix et Lola.'

Since then, she has become one of my all time favorite actresses.

I don't know why, but there is this refreshing quality about singer song writers that is simply irresistable.

Maybe it is their aura- the compelling eyes- or the lyrics.

But in her case, it was definitely the cigarette that did the trick.

5:55
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEEsdzgBrCA

L'un part l'autre reste
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSisOy3CQHQ&feature=related

Jamais
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAdadEzBjX8&feature=related

Kraak & Smaak

What first started out as a journey through the scandinavian electro pop music scene, I have been recently exposed to scandinavian (in particular swedish) indie music. Before I fully drench myself into the wonderful world of indie music, I would like to share some music by a fantastic trio from holland. If you are a dancer, you probably heard their music one way or another. It is their "crunchy" and "tasty" music that keeps your head bobbing.

Bobby and Whitney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZCz-2cdTSM

Squeeze Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYeTwfyx0nw

Dynamite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_rlcpFqpio&feature=related

Korean Indie Music 2

Monni - Mot - No Reply - Sentimental Scenery - Viva Soul - Jeju So-nyun - Lucid Fall

12.20.2010

Transparent Illusion

Black + White = Gray

Is it?

The Giving Tree

It doesn't matter how many times I reread this book.

It always manages to bring tears to my eyes.

most effectively described,

LOVE, that is.

Korean Indie Music

Urban Zakapa - 10cm - Rossy PP - Lucite Tokki - Shim Kyu Sun - Han Hee Jung - Epitone Project

12.14.2010

Kraftwerk

The german word [Kraftwerk] means [Power plant].

the source or in other words, the foundation.

They are the electro pioneers, living legends and globally revered masters of electronic sound.

(whisper) some people think they might be actually greater than the beatles. shhhh.

It was 40 years ago, when they forsaw the kind of sensation electro music is going to introduce to the world.

Talk about being 'waaaay ahead.'

Tour de France

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQz-CZvkY8k&feature=related

The Robots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXa9tXcMhXQ&feature=related

Autobahn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gChOifUJZMc&feature=related

Towa Tei

The fusion between music and art, directly reflected in his music videos, should explain why he deserves so much attention. Everytime I run into a wall with an ambiguous set of agenda, he seems to come up with an even more ambigious response, which ironically but actually seems to be the answer.

Towa is out of this league.

Technova

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGhbKpj9NjE

Emotional Driver

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhNz7KhnQHY&feature=related

Ray Lamontagne

A musician you want to see live.

His husky voice embodies such soft strength, soul and beauty.

Perfect at dawn. right around sunrise.

Shelter (live at BBC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmNEQYc3js

You are the best thing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3xTjvj9tw

Verbal Jint

어떤 이들은 VJ를 미국의 라킴 또는 나스에 견주어 부르는데,

솔직히 내 생각에 그 정도는 아니지만,

한국 랩, 특히 플로우와 라임의 틀에 혁신적인 변화를 가져다 준 것은 분명하다.

처음에는 오히려 거부감이 있었지만, '누명' 이후로 이상하게 그와 그의 음악에게 끌리기 시작했다.

마치 나쁜남자 한 놈한테 꽂혀 헤어나오지 못하는 여인처럼.

1219 Epiphany

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQBO-mLIf3c&feature=related

MC Meta

"래핑을 라이밍이라고 부르는 이유를 굳이 말하지 않아도 알 것이다. 그만큼 라임의 중요성은 큰데, 한글로 랩을 하는 사람들이 가장 힘들어하는 것 중에 하나가 이 라이밍인 것 같다. 영어와는 달리 여러 면에서 단점을 가지고 있기에 라임의 다양성이 떨어진다는 것인데, 사실 자세히 들여다보면 그렇지만도 않다. 두운, 각운의 매치 뿐만 아니라 문단의 전체적인 뉘앙스라든가, 문장의 운율적 진행 방식까지도 모두 라이밍의 범주에 넣을 수 있기 때문에 한글 라이밍의 가능성은 크다고 보는 것이다. 게다가 미국은 흑인 슬랭 하나지만 한국에는 다양한 사투리들이 있다는 것도 큰 장점이다. 본인의 고향은 대구이다. 경상도 사투리로 가사를 쓴 적이 있는데 상당한 라이밍의 자유도가 느껴졌다. 전라도나 강원도 지역 사투리를 이용한 라이밍을 구사한다면 그것도 상당히 들을만한 수준이라 여겨진다. 물론 표준말이 아니기에 메세지 전달력이 떨어질 수도 있지만, 통용될 수 있는 수준의 사투리와 표준어를 섞어 사용한다면 한글 랩의 다양성은 커질 것이라 생각된다."

오랜 세월동안 퇴색되지 않는,
깊은 여운과 부드러움을 안겨주는 플로우. 라임. 메세지.
엠씨메타와 나찰은 진정 한국 힙합의 선구자이며, 정신적 지주다.

회상
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h4k_9G5MnQ

소문의 거리
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXLTlGlbwCI&feature=related

무투
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XPZxKXrkuk&feature=related