Bigbang is back!

On June 1, Bigbang released their new song which is called "Bang Bang Bang".

The song contains groove and rhyme.

All K-pop fans believe that Bigbang will win the best artist in MAMA 2015.

New album of Big Bang!

Korean pop boy group, Big Bang came back and released new album "M" on May 1, 2015. It is remarked as the first comeback for them after a three-year absence, which is also their first single album in nine years. The amazing two title songs are "Loser" and "Bae Bae".

This album's music is so delicately organized and rhythmical so that it is easy to sing along. Especially, the song called "Bae Bae" is my personal favorite. Both songs are very trendy and we all can see that five boys put a lot of effort on it. 

Loser - Big Bang mv

Bae Bae - Big Bang mv

Big Bang fans have been waiting for this for so long time. Each members was busy on his own during their absence. They were on advertisements, in fashion business, in Japan, and more. 

The leader of the group, G-Dragon revealed during the second concert of the MADE 2015 World Tour that he had a slump while making this album. He said, "In all honesty, I was in a slump that wasn’t a normal slump. I worried a lot. The group has grown due to all the fans, so I unknowingly felt a heavy burden because it’s been a long time since we released an album. I worried a lot because of this, but we worked well, as we continued." he added, "I thought to myself that I just need to work. We got together frequently and worked."

FYI, there are two different versions of the album which one contains only CD and Booklet (24p) while the other one contains CD, Booklet (24p) + Special kit (Puzzle ticket, photo card and limited photo card).

Reference: Wikipedia

Kawaranai Mono

'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' was one of the most famous Japanese animated movies at that time. the main story line is about a girl who gains the ability to go through time. As the title may say, this talks about the importance of time and how you spend it. The theme song (OST) of this movie was Kawaranai Mono which can be directly translated as 'things that does not change' or 'unchanging things'.

Original / Romaji Lyrics	English Translation
kaerimichi fuzakete aruita wake mo naku kimi wo okoraseta ironna kimi no kao wo mitakattanda	We joked around on our way home. I made you angry for no reason. I guess I just wanted to see your different sides.
ookina hitomi ga nakisou na koe ga ima mo boku no mune wo shimetsukeru surechigau hito no naka de kimi wo oikaketa	Your large eyes, your trembling voice, Even now they are close by my heart. In the crowd of strangers, I ran after you.
kawaranai mono sagashiteita ano hi no kimi wo wasure wa shinai toki wo koeteku omoi ga aru boku wa ima sugu kimi ni aitai	I was searching for the things that never change. I will never forget how you were on that day. These feelings I have transcend time. I just want to meet you now.
gaitou ni burasageta omoi itsumo kimi ni watasenakatta yoru wa bokutachi wo toozakete-itta ne	These feelings upon which the street lights shine, I could never manage to let you have them. The nights brought us further away from each other.
mienai kokoro de uso tsuita koe ga ima mo boku no mune ni hibiteiru samayou toki no naka de kimi to koi wo shita	The lie you told through your opaque heart, Even now it continues to resonate within me. Uncertain of our future, you and I fell in love.
kawaranai mono sagashiteita ano hi mitsuketa shiranai basho e kimi wo futari de yukeru no nara boku wa nando mo umarekawareru	I was searching for the things that never change. The unfamiliar place we found on that day, If the two of us can go there together again, I will be reborn as many times as it takes.
katachi nai mono dakishimeteta kowareru oto mo kikoenai mama kimi to aruita onaji michi ni ima mo akari wa terashi-tsudzukeru	As I embrace the things that have no shape, I fail to hear the breaking sound. On the same path that we walked together, Even now the light continues to shine.
kawaranai mono sagashiteita ano hi no kimi wo wasure wa shinai toki wo koeteku omoi ga aru boku wa ima sugu kimi ni aitai	I was searching for the things that never change. I will never forget how you were on that day. These feelings I have transcend time. I just want to meet you now.
boku wa ima sugu kimi ni aitai	I just want to meet you now.

People who saw this movie (which also includes me) can remind of the movie right away when this music is turned on. That's how this music was so influential during the movie itself. For me this is a music that I will never forget for it is one of the top ten musics I've liked the best until now. 

All About Tove Lo

You've probably heard about Tove Lo's voice on the street once. Tove Lo's music has been on the top of the chart. Her major songs that are known well are Habits, Heroes (that she featured), and Talking Body (recently ranked #16 on Billboard Hot 100). 

music video of "Habits (Stay High)" - Tove Lo

music video of "Talking Body" - Tove Lo

This Swedish singer and songwriter was born on October 29, 1987. Her real name is Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson. Before the popularity of Habits (Stay High), she worked as a songwriter for many artists including The Saturdays, Icona Pop, Ellie Goulding, Girls Aloud, Hilary Duff, Victoria Justice, and Cher Lloyd. Tove Lo said that she "found her sound" by listening to Charlotte Gainsbourg, Robyn and Lykke Li. She won the 50 greatest artists and YouTube performances at Youtube Music Awards. 

I love how dreamy Tove Lo's voice is and her tone of music sounds beautiful with her voice. I'm very excited for her next step of continuing journey of her music. 

#COACHELLA

 One of the most popular music festival in the U.S. called, Coachella, was held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, located in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. 

I'm pretty sure that your Instagram has been exploding with pictures from Coachella. Coachella 2015 has started last week and continues this week. Let me show you the  dates and the amazing line up.

Coachella's scenery is absolutely beautiful. The lights and the color match of everything is a splendor.

Also, Coachella is famous for not only their music, but also the different fashion styles of visitors. Usually, everyone follows the "boho fashion theme". 

 I am obsessed with music festivals. Whenever I'm in any music festivals, I am so relieved and happy to the max that I even want to stop time. Going to a music festival is a MUST in your lives. I strongly recommend. Especially, if you are a music lover like me, do not even think about it. Just go. Personally, I think Coachella is by far the best festival ever. A combination of the music, the fashion, and California is beyond perfection. I cannot wait 'til next year's Coachella.

Circle of Life

This is one of the most well known song among all of the Disney song besides the recent Frozen Melodies. This song is heard as soon as the movie Lion King starts. As its lyrics does, the movie focuses on nature where there are infinite cycles of life. The lyrics will show more detail.

From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round

It's the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life

It's the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life

This is the basic lyrics where it talks about our nature infinitely rotating.

This song was made in 1997 as Lion King was made.

Elton John & Tim Race had made this song with the Disney Company.

Th music's unique voice and rythmes catch our ears. Also through

its fabulous voice, it gives peace in our heart.

NEW DIRECTION

Lee Moon Sae’s 15th album was released on April 13. It has been almost twelve years after his 14th album. 

Many fans, who waited his new album for twelve years, tried to get his album.

The title of this album is “Spring Wind”. It is about the love of middle age. 

Na-ul of Brown Eyed Soul joined the song.

It dominated the ranking of 9 different music websites.

This phenomenon shows that Lee Moon Sae is still one of the best singers in Korea.

  

Why people love Toy?

1. His songs always have great melody.

2. His songs contain the sorrow of male.

3. Whether people are young or not, they can understand his songs.

TOY CONCERT REVIEW

Toy is back!! Yesterday, I went to Toy (Yoo Hee Yeol)'s concert.

I heard that there were five thousands of people in Jamsil Olympic Park for celebrating Toy's 7th album. 

PICTURE ^^

The first song was "Reset." Everyone screamed when Lee Juck came up to the stage. 

Mr.Yoo showed various performances for the audience.

                                                  It was one of the best concert in my life.

R&B - Bulnabang Star Sausage Club

Legend of Indie Band!!

Bulnabang Star Sausage Club's "R&B" is the masterpiece of Korean music history. 

The song is created by Carlos Cho. 

The main idea of this song is one's renunciation of Indie music.

Here is the lyric of the song.

불나방스타쏘세지클럽 - 알앤비

오랜 세월 유지했던 나의 긴 머리를 짧게 자르고

목숨 같은 나의 기타를 헐값에 팔아버렸지

미안해 멤버들아 나는 더 이상 인디밴드를 하지 않을 거야

함께 울며 웃으며 연주한 추억을 가슴속에 남길께

돌이켜 생각해보니 나는 쓸데없는 개 멋에 취해

미련하게 청춘을 소모하고 있었던 것 같아

하지만 이제야 깨달았다네

이런 비호감적인 음악을 해봤자 더 이상

여자들이 좋아하지 않는다는 것을

늦지 않았어 그 기타를 팔아버리고 옷 한 벌을 더 사

노래방에 연습한 알앤비를 그녀에게 들려줘 베이베

다시는 홍대 앞에서 기타 메고 폼 잡지 않을거야

함께 불러 알앤비

리듬 앤 블루스

랩:

아직도 홍대 앞 지하실 구석에서 피땀 흘려 연습하고 있을 (리듬앤블루스)

20대 인디 밴드 여러분께 이 노래를 바칩니다 (리듬앤블루스)

세이 알앤비 (알앤비) 소리 질러 워어 (워어) 워워워 (워워워)

돌이켜 생각해보니 그 동안 지켜왔던 신념만 믿고

다른 음악은 철저한 자본주의의 상술이라 믿었지

하지만 이제야 깨달았다네

모두 부질없는 짓이었다는 것을 나는 지금

설리에게 빠져 있기 때문에

늦지 않았어 그 기타를 팔아버리고 옷 한 벌을 더 사

노래방에 연습한 알앤비를 그녀에게 들려줘 베이베

다시는 홍대 앞에서 기타 메고 폼 잡지 않을거야

함께 불러 알앤비

리듬 앤 블루스

Ba Ba Yetu

Today I'm Going to introduce to you an unique song which is Baba Yetu.

This is an African Swahili song which is a theme of one of the world famous game Civilization. This song was composed by Christopher Tin and was sang by Ron Ragin.
There are very many unique things about this song which includes its lyrics.

Baba yetu, yetu uliye Mbinguni yetu, yetu amina! Baba yetu yetu uliye M jina lako e litukuzwe. Utupe leo chakula chetu Tunachohitaji, utusamehe Makosa yetu, hey! Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe Waliotukosea usitutie Katika majaribu, lakini Utuokoe, na yule, muovu e milele! Ufalme wako ufike utakalo Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. (Amina)

Our Father, who art in Heaven. Amen! Our Father, Hallowed be thy name. Give us this day our daily bread, Forgive us of our trespasses, As we forgive others Who trespass against us Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one forever. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done On Earth as it is in Heaven. (Amen)

As you can infer, this is a Christian prayer which is known as the Lord's prayer.

Pretty unusual for a game music to include Christianity, but also unique that it did.

And although this is a game music, it earned the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. in December 5th 2010.

Also because the game is based on history of the world, its music video includes many historical moments that you guys may see. One example is from America's independence to Abraham Lincoln's speech. not only this but there is another special edition of Poland's history.

This will be also familiar to those who recognize how the Polish history began and how it continued on until today.

Earned It by The Weekend

The song called "Earned It" by The Weekend is the OST from 50 Shades of Grey. Currently, this song is on #6 on Hot 100 on Billborad.

 It is on my top playlist all the time. The harmony of all elements of this song blend with each other so well. The rhythm of this song is very classic but The Weekend's voice is modern and unique, so this song has its own attraction. The song is slow, so his detail of his emotions and voice stands out well in this song. There are a lot of cover songs of this song too and it is all very beautiful. As 50 Shades of Grey boomed in the U.S., Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding is also on top rank on Billboard. 

[LYRICS]

You make it look like it’s magic
Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
I'm never confused
Hey, hey

I'm so used to being used
So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it

You know our love would be tragic
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We live with no lies
Hey, hey
You're my favorite kind of night

I'm so used to being used
So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it

On that lonely night
You said it wouldn't be love
But we felt the rush
It made us believe it there was only us
Convinced we were broken inside, inside

I'm so used to being used
So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it

TOY CONCERT IN 2015

Yoo Heeyeol will hold a concert in early April!

It has been 7 years after he played his "Thank you" concert in 2008. 

All tickets are sold out. It shows that thousands of fans of Toy were waiting his concert. 

Fantastic Lineup! 

Lee Juck

Kim Dongryul

AKMU

Kim Yeonwoo

Beenzino

Crush

and more..

Zedd and Selena's new single: I WANT YOU TO KNOW

Our favorite Zedd and Selena recently released their new single called I Want You To Know and we're loving it!!

The couple released their new single "I Want You To Know" on February  23, 2015.  It was written by Zedd, Selena Gomez, One Republic's frontman Ryan Tedder and KDrew. I'm pretty sure that everyone reading this knows who Zedd and Selena Gomez is, but for people who don't know, I will explain briefly about them. Zedd is a DJ who previously worked with various artists like Ariana Grande and released FAMOUS single "Break Free" which was loved so much by many people. Selena Gomez is former Disney Star who has been is several TV shows and movies and also released many albums. 

Personally, I love how the beat is so trendy (it's Zedd obviously) and Selena explored her new genre of EDM music. There are many covers of this song came out too and I'm in love with both the original and the covers. The song is rated #15 on Billboard currently on March 22, 2015. 

Here are some more stunning pictures of Selena Gomez and Zedd!

Here is the music video of I WANT YOU TO KNOW by Zedd and Selena Gomez 

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I want you to know that I'm all yours

You and me run the same course

I'm slippin down a chain reaction

And here I go here I go here I go go

And once again I'm yours in fractions

It takes me down pulls me down pulls me down low

Honey it's raining tonight

But storms always have an eye have an eye

Tell me you're covered tonight

Or tell me lies tell me lies lies

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I want you to know that I'm all yours

You and me we're the same force

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I want you to know that I'm all yours

You and me run the same course

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I'm better under your reflection

But did you know did you know did you know know?

That's anybody else that's met ya

It's all the same all the same all the same glow

Honey it's raining tonight

But storms always have an eye have an eye

Tell me you're covered tonight

Or tell me lies tell me lies lies

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I want you to know that I'm all yours

You and me we're the same force

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I want you to know that I'm all yours

You and me run the same course

You and me run the same course

I want you to know that it's our time

You and me bleed the same light

I want you to know that I'm all yours

You and me run the same course

Powerful Inspirational Classics

Interstellar main theme

Interstellar was one of the most recent movies of Christopher Nolan. This is a soundtrack from Interstellar which many people will recognize it. (Minor Spoiler Alert) In the docking scene and the Gargantua scene, this music was tended to make tense emotions, which I believe was pretty successful. The composer of this music is Hans Zimmer, who is a person Christopher Nolan hires for most of his movies.

EXID Syndrome

In the beginning of 2015, Korean idol EXID swept across the whole nation. EXID craze was started by one Facebook user since he uploaded the video of their performance. Because of one video, EXID is at the top of their career.

Uptown Funk

Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk was released on December 2014. Since the song was a combination of jazz and pop music, it naturally became the most popular song in the second half of the year.

Seoul Jazz Festival vs Ultra Music Festival | Piktochart Infographic Editor

Seoul Jazz Festival vs Ultra Music Festival | Piktochart Infographic Editor

Sam Smith won 4 prizes in Grammy Awards!