Kwak YoonChan’s new album, 《When You Study Upon a Star》 has finally been released! This album is a work that conveys deep philosophical reflections and emotions through music.
Kwak YoonChan is a famous Korean jazz pianist. His performances are loved for their sensual yet lyrical melodies, and he has established a unique musical style that blurs the boundaries between classical and jazz. Having added musical depth through numerous albums, he delivers a new resonance to the audience with this album as well by incorporating a philosophical message.
《When You Study Upon a Star》 is a special work that consists of Kwak YoonChan’s deep performances and songs that incorporate philosophical themes, and makes you think about the essence of life and humanity. “Triad One,” which we will introduce today, is a song that explores the relationship between musical harmony and human existence.
Humans are composed of Spirit, Soul, and Body, and this concept can be perfectly explained through music. Triad is like a harmony of spirit, soul, and body that exists separately but combines into one harmony.
In today’s music, there are many songs that have removed or changed one of the triads. It is left to the imagination what kind of effect this distorted chord will have when continuously listening to it, but Kwak YoonChan created Triad One through free harmonic progression based on clear triads. This song provides a unique musical experience by utilizing the free inversion of triads.
Triad One suggests finding the meaning of “harmony” in music. Kwak YoonChan intends to enhance musical perfection through the harmony of triads and convey deep emotions to the listener. Through this song, we can think again about how music connects our soul and body.
While appreciating this song, it will be an interesting experience to ask yourself which direction our lives and thoughts flow in between harmony and dissonance. Listen to Kwak YoonChan’s album 《When You Study Upon a Star》 now on “JIGPU”!
