Kwak YoonChan’s new album,《When You Study Upon a Star》 is finally out!
Kwak YoonChan, a representative pianist of the Korean jazz scene, is gaining attention both domestically and internationally for his deep musicality and experimental attempts. His performances go beyond simple technique to encompass emotion and logic, and he presents unique musical interpretations. In this work, his 11th full-length album, he explores new possibilities in jazz and makes a unique attempt to combine mathematical concepts and music.
《When You Study Upon a Star》 consists of 17 tracks, and each song applies the concept of numbers, highlighting his logical and systematic musical approach. Kwak YoonChan composed the musical values and harmonic roles based on mathematical order, providing a musical experience that enhances concentration and creativity for the listener. In addition, he is characterized by his calm yet deep metasound that provides emotional stability.
In this article, I will talk about the 9th track of the album, “Ionlydian.” “Ionlydian” is a song that maximizes clear and refreshing emotions by harmonizing Ionian and Lydian modes. It has a similar structure to the existing Aeodorian mode, but actively utilizes the Major series to emphasize a bright and positive atmosphere. This composition naturally elevates the listener’s emotions as the song flows and plays an important role in conveying a feeling of hope.
In particular, the Ionlydian mode is an element often used to express the emotion of a ‘happy ending’ in film music. The moment you listen to the song, you can feel a sense of comfort and stability as if you were under warm sunlight. The melody flows smoothly, but the harmonic elements that change here and there maximize emotions even more and are designed not to disturb the listener’s concentration.
Music is a powerful tool that directly affects emotions. is not a simple appreciation, but a song that leads the listener’s emotions in a bright and positive direction. When you want to recover your tired mind in a busy daily life, this song gives you a feeling as if you are breathing fresh air and also provides psychological stability.
Experience the warm resonance of music yourself! Beyond simple background music, 《When You Study Upon a Star》 helps you focus and emotional stability. Listen to it now on “JIGPU”!
