Kwak YoonChan’s new album, “When You Study Upon a Star,” is finally out!
Kwak YoonChan is a renowned Korean jazz pianist who has been selected as an artist for the world-renowned Blue Note label. He received a degree in jazz from Berklee College of Music and has the ability to remix various genres of music to create new music. Kwak YoonChan covers various genres of music such as classical, jazz, and film music, and his music touches many people.
Kwak YoonChan’s 11th full-length album, “When You Study Upon a Star,” is a work that fuses jazz and mathematical concepts. Consisting of a total of 17 tracks, this album provides a musical space for improving concentration and thinking skills. Kwak YoonChan presents a unique composition using numbers for note values and harmony, and helps the listener calm their mind and achieve deep concentration with calming metasounds.
Among them, the 7th track, Aeodorian, is one of the songs that emphasizes the healing elements of music. This song uses the Dorian mode to create a brighter atmosphere than the natural minor scale. While the natural minor scale can make you feel depressed if you listen to it continuously, the Dorian mode can enhance the healing elements of music even more.
Music is expressed not only by chords but also by melodic modes. Kwak YoonChan believes that Aeodorian can be used as music therapy by utilizing the opposite resolution of the two modes. In fact, he has covered this concept in his music therapy lectures.
This song is a piece that allows you to directly feel the effects of music on thoughts, concentration, and study. The bright atmosphere of the Dorian mode conveys positive energy to the listener and can help increase concentration and creativity. Kwak YoonChan’s musical sense and healing elements make Aeodorian a special song.
Listen to Kwak YoonChan’s album 《When You Study Upon a Star》 now! This album will move your heart with the healing elements of music and the use of creative modes. If you want to increase your concentration and creativity, get new inspiration through Kwak YoonChan’s music!
