Kwak YoonChan’s new album 《When You Study Upon a Star》 is finally out!
Kwak YoonChan is a representative jazz pianist in Korea who has been loved for his deep interpretation and experimental sound. His music is emotional yet contains mathematical logic, providing listeners with a new experience. This 11th regular album 《When You Study Upon a Star》 is also drawing attention for its unique sound that combines mathematical concepts and music, and attempts a fresh musical approach while forming a calm metasound. In particular, the numbers hidden in the titles of each track serve as important elements that compose the song and play an important role in expressing the logical structure of the music.
In this article, we will look at the 12th track of the album, AC La.
Many people think that the 88 keys of the piano start at “C,” but in fact, the piano has a structure that starts at “A” and ends at “C.” In this sense, AC La can be said to be an important song that explores musical principles and order. “A” is not just a simple note, but a key element that is the center of tuning and harmony. The standard note that an orchestra uses to tune all instruments before playing is “A”, and the basic note that serves as the basis for piano tuning is also “A”. Therefore, this song goes beyond a simple note and functions as an element that symbolizes the balance and order of music.
AC La is a song that explores the deep meaning of “A” and interprets it in Kwak YoonChan’s own way. The delicate melody and harmonious chord progression that he created give the feeling of going on a journey to find the essence of music. The piano melody is the center, but restrained expressions and sophisticated rhythms combine to give listeners a gentle emotion. The song unfolds as if it were a circular structure, and you can feel the flow that eventually returns to the starting point. This composition well shows Kwak YoonChan’s philosophy on music and helps you understand the meaning of “A” more deeply.
Experience the journey of exploring the essence and order of music through AC La. Kwak YoonChan’s 11th full-length album, 《When You Study Upon a Star》, is a work that stimulates new musical thinking rather than simple appreciation. Listen to it right now on “JIGPU”!
