범키(BUMKEY) - 갖고놀래 (Attraction) feat. Dynamic Duo [Official MV]

Looking back at my posts, I can't see having done one on Bumkey.

AND I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T BECAUSE I'M SO IN LOVE WITH HIS VOICE!!!

*ahem*

Excuse my little freak out up there.

Seriously though.  Bumkey.  He's got the most beautiful, amazing... Wow.  I am so sorry, there is no way to qualify his style and his amazing voice.  I am going to try.

Let's start by getting out there that the music video I'm going to be talking about here is "Attraction," featuring Dynamic Duo.  In the comments on Youtube it seems that a lot of people are drawn the music video because Ellin from Crayon Pop.  I think that's fantastic, and I applaud whoever it was that had the idea to have her in the music video.  That's just plain good business, and I hope Bumkey gets TONS of more fans from that.

I love his voice.  I love his style, which I guess we could call R&B, but I think it also has a bit of a Jazzy influence and a mellow kind of rhythm that makes me think of classy lounge music, or a high class club... Not that I've ever been in either kind of place, but I imagine the music they play would sound a lot like this (I do think this song--and his voice--is perhaps a bit more sexy than classy lounge music, though.  Just saying).

The instrumentals are deceptively simple, sticking with a very similar rhythm throughout, and a few chords and picking on the guitar; but that simplicity is what will get stuck in your head and have you humming the song throughout the day without you realizing it.

Vocals.  Ah, the vocals.  Bumkey has this clear, floaty, flirty tenor that he weaves effortlessly through rhythm and melody to create an entrancing song which will suck unsuspecting passersby in--into the magic and sultriness of this world.  I think my favorite parts in any of his songs is when he takes it high, and the notes just... soar and flirt with your ear.

Dynamic Duo??  Oh, they are a win every single time.  And their rap in this song fits it so perfectly and just COMPLETES everything that the song is striving for.  I think a little rap in songs like this serves to brighten the mood, and make things even that much more interesting.

The music video...  I thought the setting and the room was very clever and tasteful.  The fact that his friends are thwarting him at every turn is entirely entertaining, and I had a good laugh at that.  I love the game of cards they were playing!  I love that you don't actually see them kiss at the end when everyone has been kicked out.  It fades to black before that.  Perfect!

The only thing I had a hard time with was the splitting of the screen.  Yes, it was clever and interesting, but when it showed different outfits and people, I got a little confused about what was ACTUALLY supposed to be happening.

Now!  Go and watch this amazing music video if you haven't yet.  Because Bumkey is... *sigh* 

Just.  Plain.  Wonderful.

Keep chill with your awesome music, and I'll see you back here on Thursday!  I've got a good one in mind.

:D

쏜애플 - 매미는 비가와도 운다[MV]

Yep.  There's no possible way this could be considered Thursday.  But, at least it hasn't been weeks and weeks, right?  I count that as a win!

This song, I just HAD to do it.  Oh, I listened to it and fell in love, and then the music video?  wow.

Since it's all in Korean, and I'm not that good (yet--I keep hinting at it, but I'm learning!  It's slow going, but eventually I hope to be able to speak and read Korean), I have no idea if the band's name is first or the song.  My suspicion is for the band being first-- 쏜애플, and it might be "Sun Apple." Or it might be something completely different ;) 

(Sidenote: I was kinda close.  Apparently the name of the band is "Thorn Apple" which is really awesome.  Totally fits them)  And then the song title: "매미는 비가와도 운다."  No idea there.  It could even be a description for all I know.  I can tell you that there's a subject marker and a dictionary version of a verb... Oh geez.

Well, I want to start off and say that I love the song.  Soooo much!  The singer's voice combined with the beautiful melody of that guitar... It's not wailing, it's almost like a second voice twining with his to make this beautiful, haunting rock ballad-y song.  

Oh, oh, oh!  Oh how it begins!  With the sounds of the insects in the trees, and then with the instruments coming in!  With a lot of songs, I sometimes get impatient with instrumental beginnings, because they don't sound like part of the song at all.  Such is not even remotely the case with this song.  The beauty of this song is that it's not just about the singing.  It's the best of instrument and voice and... so human and just a fusion of beauty.

Yeah *blushes*, I really love this song...

The music video is no less great, however.  Such a lovely, 5 minute story, told through action and movement and setting.  Said story is not about telling a story.  It's about... Seeking, and it's about the listener, and it's about movement and music...

Things I absolutely adore about this music video:

Everything.  Moving on.

Ha ha! Okay, I guess I'll go into more detail.  I feel so put-upon! ;)

The way the whole thing is muted--the colors are all seen as if through a lens of real life, and not brighter than anything.  It feels as if it's one of those old-timey videos, done with not the best camera; but that combines with the excellent sound of the music to create something indescribable.  Lovely.

How she's seeking, and going to places that he's been... Seemingly only just.  The way the cameraman shoots the dancer in one room, and then she walks into it... And he's not there.  So many times.  Beautiful.

The dancer.  Wow, I just enjoy watching him.  He's amazing, and somehow his dance fits so perfectly with this music.

I love how we don't realize (truly) that she is seeking him until she actually finds him.  At the very end of the music video.  The viewer does--kind of--get the sense of urgency from the way the video is shot and how she is obviously seeking... something.  But we don't know she's seeking him until she finds him.

And the end?!  Seriously.  As the listener/viewer, we have come all that way through her search for him, and finally, FINALLY found him with her!  And then?!  We never EVER get to see them meet!  Sure, they're running toward each other, but the camera cuts away RIGHT before they touch!!  What the heck?!  Actually, that is the icing on top of this perfection.  Beautiful storytelling.

I think my ONE finicky bit about the music video: there's a part where the band is in this really dark place with a spotlight on them.  I didn't really like that.  And then the camera moved just a hair, and there was a glare on the drum.  But, that is a minor detail.  I loved everything else.

Go, listen to Thornapple, or: 쏜애플 - 매미는 비가와도 운다[MV]:

And, really, really, I hope you love it as much as I do.  I have no end of love for this music video.  And the song, I could listen to on repeat for days.  Have been, actually...

Have a fantastic weekend, and keep listening to your Chill Music!! :D

올티(Olltii) - 빨라 (prod. gJ) MV

I'm sorry I haven't been posting!  I've been trying to figure things out and also start transferring posts over to another site, so it's been a little bit wonky.

But, I promise I'm still listening to awesome music, and here's one that I really like (it's 올티(Olltii) - 빨라 (prod. gJ) MV):

I think this is pretty much adorable, and I love the music video (lame that she takes him home with her--where's the REAL romance?  Otherwise, freaking adorable).  I also really love how chill this song is.  It's got the heavy beat, but it's got a sweet synth sound over it making it seem flow-y and very relaxed instead of hard-hitting.  His voice is super fun to listen to also.

Keep listening and having fun with your chill music (and all of your music)!  I'll see you back here on Thursday for Chill Music Stash.  I've got this BEAUTIFUL music video in mind!

:D

Randomness: Feel Ghood Music

I bet all of you already know that Tiger JK, Tasha and Bizzy have started their own label (is that what it's called?  Or is it technically an entertainment company?  No idea, I'll go with "label"), called "Feel Ghood Music."  

Sometimes you have to break out on your own so that you can go the direction that you want to, where you dreams will take you.  I hope they have all the success in the world, and love their lives!

Here are some videos with Bizzy, Tiger JK and Tasha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGfANF0JYVI

(Sorry, couldn't find that video to put on here)

Support them in their quest for further awesomeness!

:D

언터쳐블 (Untouchable) - 연락 좀 자주해 (Call Me) feat. 앤드류 최 (Andrew Choi)

Real quick post this week.

I promise, I haven't forgotten about Chill Music Stash.  I've been working on getting a different site up that fits my needs and reader needs a whole lot better.  And, honestly, posting twice a week was making me crash and burn.  So that's going to change too.

This week, I just wanted to share Untouchable's "Call Me" featuring Andrew Choi.

Okay.  Watching it again, and listening to it--Holy cow, I love the music video.  It's so... Wonderful, and clever and cute.  

The song--Melodic and smooth and rhythmic in all the right places.  Amazingly well performed and put together, and I love it.

Mostly I just wanted to share, so... Enjoy!!

To see it is to love it.  

Except... I don't really understand what's up with the way he's wearing his hat all un-snapped and backward.  I think even HE doesn't know, because halfway through, he turns it right-way front again.  Tee hee.  

Keep listening to amazing and wonderful new music, and I'll see you soon!! 

:D

Dynamic Duo, Choi Sam, and Sleeq for Rap Corner

I've got TONS of wonderful songs to talk about this week!

Last week was an off week for me, and so this week, I've exhausted myself trying to catch up on all that I've missed.  And oh my goodness, there is so much that is just... SO GOOD!!!

Let's start off with an obvious one: Dynamic Duo.  While I didn't really like the new music video they came out with (I felt it was a bit... I don't know--catering to the masses, maybe? Plus, women in masses dancing in provocative ways--not my thing), the rest of the album is PURE GOLD.  Oh man.  So for Dynamic Duo, I've only got an audio link for this "Shoot--Goal In"... But.  This is just the best.  I mean.  Oh, I'm at a loss for words!  Just listen to it.  Listen and be amazed!

I can't honestly say that I know they're not rapping about inappropriate things...  And I do care, but... The sound of this song.  It's EPIC.

The next I've got you also has a FANTASTIC sound.  Choi Sam's "We Are." Its heavy beat, mixed with a delicious, almost old-world treble line in the interim--holy cow.  I adore the animal noises, and the people noises... I love how she features these other rap artists that just compliment the song.  It's amazing to have a female rap artist, too!

See!  Wasn't that mind-blowingly awesome!?

Next is another female "hiphop artist," SLEEQ with "Lightless."  This one has more of a chill vibe going on, with a kind of coffee shop, 1920's is feel.  The drums and the xylophone-like instrument.  I also like her voice.  Definitely laid back and good.

That's it for today.  Lots of audio, but it's all wonderful.  Check out the other songs by all these artists, see if you like them too.  And have a wonderful week! :D

Guys and Guitars--유승우(Yu Seung Woo), 로이킴 (Roy Kim) and ICON (노민우)

Yay for Thursdays and Chill Music Stash!!

I have a thing for guitars.  Acoustic guitars.  It's been a good month for guys with guitars.

I'd never heard of Yoo Seung Woo (I've seen it Romanized different ways), but then I heard his cover of Sistar's "Give it to me."  Yes, after I saw this, I went and looked at his actual music videos.  But I still just love him and his guitar and the outdoors.

This kid is sooo super talented.  He also hits notes that I'm sure I would struggle with (I sure hope if his voice changes, it'll change for the better, if that's at all possible...).  This is such a summery version of this song.  And it feels like a cop out, doing a cover on Chill Music Stash--But I don't care :D

Now go and listen to some of his other songs ;)

Roy Kim's "Love Love Love"--Oh man.  Such a beautiful song.  I adore the music video (but I think you guys know already how much I love music videos that combine real events), and the song is... wow.  And he's so young!

This is another summer time song.  It's chill, but peppy, happy and just suited to whatever summer activity you plan on getting up to.

To listen to it is, hopefully, to love it:

Last is a teaser, and not something really chill.  But: it fits the guys and guitars label pretty perfectly.  It's No Min Woo from ICON with his acoustic guitar.

Okay.  Yes, No Min Woo is gorgeous.  But, I also love what they did with his concept: the black and white with the busy-ness of the patterns on his shirt and the guitar, the bling on his hat.  Love the weirdness with the video, and the way he plays that guitar?  Wow.

All I can say: Guys and Guitars.  Seriously.

Have a great week with your chill music :D