Kim Ho-joong - Classic Album 2 [PANORAMA]

[Love and Friendship Like a Passing Lantern]

There are times when the life that has passed by flashes by like a lantern. When there is time to look back, and when facing a decisive moment, the panorama of life unfolds... Those moments when my past unfolds like highlights often become turning points in life.

Kim Hojoong chose the title for his second classical album. It is a reminiscence of love and friendship that passes by like a lantern. A small moment of reflection during his military service, a decisive moment when he has to stand before his fans again, and for Kim Hojoong, who has lived a more dramatic life than anyone else, the imagery of 'panorama' holds deeper meaning than ever.

The concept of this album is a greeting from Kim Hojoong to lovers, friends, and fans who occupy a place in the lantern of life. The question and answer of 'Are you doing well? I am doing well too.' are spread wide like a 'panorama' across the two albums. Although it is based on classical music, the musical styles contained in the album are also diverse and have a wide spectrum. From authentic vocal music with a strong Italian feel to crossover ballads that trot fans can enjoy without burden, and even Latin music suitable for summer, this is a rich album rarely seen in recent times.

Just as everyone has memories of love and friendship, Kim Hojoong's panorama contains memories of empathy. It may be rough and grand, but the loneliness and sadness felt in the depths are no different from those of us all. This may be the reason why many are enthusiastic about Kim Hojoong's music. A life that is more dramatic and special than anyone else's, yet his voice, which carries life, is underpinned by universal emotions that embrace the lives of the public. This is why he can breathe with many in the popular music scene despite achieving success as a vocalist without any shortcomings.

As befits the title 'panorama', the entire album flows like watching a movie starring Kim Hojoong. The instrumental piece 'En Aranjuez con tu amor', which serves as the intro track, contributes to announcing the grand start of this cinematic album.

The title tracks are 'Jumadeung' and 'Promise'. 'Jumadeung' is a song that aligns with the overall concept of the album, and Kim Hojoong's delicate and soft tone is impressive. It contains the advantages of classical, trot, and pop, but it stands out as a song that transcends genres. The double title track 'Promise' features pianist Yiruma as a composer. This song, characterized by Yiruma's unique delicacy and lyricism, touches the heart with Kim Hojoong's simple emotions.

Choi Baek-ho's name also stands out. Choi Baek-ho, who collaborated on the duet song 'Let's Sing', readily accepted the duet proposal, and the song was completed with a sense of friendship that transcends generations rather than a collaboration between seniors and juniors. This song perfectly matches the intention of creating an album that is enjoyable and relatable for both the listener and the performer.

'Friend' is also a song worthy of much love. Unlike 'Jumadeung', it captures the charm of a crossover singer with its unique mid-low tone. In the crossover style 'Season of Longing', it embraces a comfortable retro style of easy listening. The climax, which explodes with the poignant singing style of trot, is attractive. 'Autumn Flower' is a song selected by Kim Hojoong himself, showcasing his qualities as a vocalist. It leads deeply with a heavier emotion than other songs, layered over a cello base.

The cover songs scattered throughout the album are both popular and unique. They are selections that are not cliché yet easy to listen to. In songs like 'Il Mare Calmo Della Sera', 'Champagne', 'Brucia La Terra', and 'Adoro', emotions explode, while the opera number 'Tiritomba' and the Latin number 'Oye Como Va' ignite excitement. The jazz-influenced 'Love in Portofino' allows one to indulge in a swaying atmosphere, while 'O Tannenbaum' is solemn and pure.

The outro song 'Butterfly', completed with piano and harmonica, conveyed Kim Hojoong's explanation of the song. “The small caterpillar dreams. After passing through the long winter of trials and pain, it flies up as a butterfly. And sings in the vast world. The lonely piano and harmonica performance in the first half represents the time of trials, and eventually, with beautiful humming, it flies up as a butterfly.”

The message contained in 'Butterfly' is impressive. The small caterpillar dreaming, and the butterfly beautifully soaring after going through the time of trials. An album completed in a decisive moment of life that flashes by like a lantern. How will his panorama unfold at the next turning point in his life? It starts again from now. (Text by / Music critic Lee Yong-ji)

[CREDIT]
01. En Aranjuez con tu amor (Intro)
Composed by Joaquín Rodrigo
Publisher: Ediciones Joaquín Rodrigo
Arranged by Ethan
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Piano by Ethan
Programming by Ethan
Strings Arranged by Ethan
Strings by Yungstring

02. Il Mare Calmo Della Sera
Original Title: IL MARE CALMO DELLA SERA
Original Writer: GIANPIETRO FELISATTI / GLORIA NUTI / ADELMO FORNACIARI
Original Publisher: SUGARMUSIC SPA, ZUCCHERO & FORNACIARI MUSIC SRL ADMIN BY SUGARMUSIC SPA
Sub-Publisher: PEERMUSIC ADMIN BY MUSIC CUBE

Programming by Lee Sang-jun
Piano by Lee Sang-jun
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Kim Baro
Strings by Yungstring

03. Friend
Composed by Lee Sang-jun / Cha Gil-wan
Lyrics by Lee Sang-jun / Chae Ul
Arranged by Cha Gil-wan
Programming by Cha Gil-wan
Piano by Cha Gil-wan
Synth by Lee Sang-jun
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Kim Baro
Strings by Yungstring

04. Brucia La Terra
Original Title: Brucia La Terra
Original Writer: Giuseppe Rinaldi / Nino Rota
Original Publisher: Famous Music LLC / Sony/ATV Harmony
Sub-Publisher: Sony Music Publishing Korea

Arranged by Ethan
Programming by Ethan
Piano by Ethan
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Ethan
Strings by Yungstring

05. Jumadeung
Composed by Lee Sang-jun / Cha Gil-wan
Lyrics by Lee Young-jun
Arranged by Cha Gil-wan
Programming by Cha Gil-wan
Piano by Cha Gil-wan
Synth by Lee Sang-jun
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Kim Baro
Strings by Yungstring

06. Champagne
Original Title: CHAMPAGNE
Original Writer: DOMENICO DI FRANCIA / SERGIO IODICE / DEPSA
Original Publisher: SUGARMUSIC SPA, SPLASH EDIZIONI MUSICALI SAS ADMIN BY SUGARMUSIC
Sub-Publisher: PEERMUSIC ADMIN BY MUSIC CUBE

Programming by Lee Sang-jun
Background Vocal by Kim Hojoong / Son Hye-rin / Cha Se-eun / Chae Ul / Lee Sang-jun
Piano by Lee Sang-jun
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Kim Baro
Strings by Yungstring

07. Tiritomba
Composed by TRADITIONAL
Lyrics by TRADITIONAL
Arranged by Ethan
Programming by Ethan
Background Vocal by Kim Hyun-a / Won Hyun-jung / Kang Tae-woo / Jeong Gyeol
Piano by Ethan
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Ethan
Strings by Yungstring

08. Let's Sing (Duet with Choi Baek-ho)
Composed by Choi Baek-ho
Lyrics by Choi Baek-ho
Arranged by Lee Myung-geon
Programming by Lee Myung-geon
Piano by Lee Myung-geon
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol

09. Oye Como Va
Original Title: Oye Como Va
Original Writer: Tito Puente
Original Publisher: EMI Full Keel Music
Sub-Publisher: EMI Music Publishing Korea

Arranged by Ko Dong-hoon
Programming by Ko Dong-hoon
Background Vocal by Kim Hyun-a / Won Hyun-jung / Kang Tae-woo / Jeong Gyeol
Piano by Jo Yoon-seong
Organ by Ko Dong-hoon
Guitar by Yoo Woong-yeol
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol

10. Love in Portofino
Original Title: LOVE IN PORTOFINO
Original Writer: FRED BUSCAGLIONE / LEO CHIOSSO
Original Publisher: SUGARMUSIC SPA
Sub-Publisher: PEERMUSIC ADMIN BY MUSIC CUBE

Programming by Lee Sang-jun
Piano by Jo Yoon-seong
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Kim Baro
Strings by Yungstring

11. Promise [約束]
Music Produced and Directed by Mind Tailor
Composed by YIRUMA
Lyrics by 2FACE(JINHO)
Arranged by YIRUMA / 2FACE(JINHO)
Orchestrated by Lee Na-il
Piano performed by YIRUMA
String and Woodwind directed by Edgar Noh
String performed by ON THE string
Woodwind performed by ON THE woodwind

12. Adoro
Original Title: ADORO
Original Writer: MANZANERO ARMANDO / CASSIA GIUSEPPE
Original Publisher: EDITORIAL MEXICANA DE MUSICA INT.S.A ADMIN BY PEER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Sub-Publisher: MUSIC CUBE, INC.

Programming by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Piano by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Strings by Yungstring

13. Autumn Flower
Composed by Lee Seon-taek
Lyrics by Jeong Ho-seung
Arranged by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Programming by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Background Vocal by Kim Hyun-a / Won Hyun-jung / Kang Tae-woo / Jeong Gyeol
Piano by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Strings Arranged by Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
Strings by Yungstring

14. O Tannenbaum
Original Title: O TANNENBAUM
Original Writer: DAVID FOSTER / JORDAN D FOSTER / ERIN TAYLOR FOSTER / SARA MICHAEL FOSTER
Original Publisher: SUGARMUSIC SPA, ALMUD EDIZIONI MUSICALI SRL ADMIN BY SUGARMUSIC SPA / FOZBEATS MUSIC, FAVORITE DAUGHTER MUSIC LLC ADMIN BY PEERMUSIC III LTD.
Sub-Publisher: PEERMUSIC ADMIN BY MUSIC CUBE

Programming by Ethan
Piano by Ethan
Guitar by Ham Chun-ho
Bass by Shin Hyun-kwon
Drum by Shin Seok-cheol
Strings Arranged by Ethan
Strings by Yungstring

15. Season of Longing
Composed by HOLYPOISON
Lyrics by HOLYPOISON
Arranged by HOLYPOISON
Programming by HOLYPOISON
Piano by HOLYPOISON
E.Piano by HOLYPOISON
C.Guitar by HOLYPOISON
A.Guitar by HOLYPOISON
Bass by HOLYPOISON
Drum by HOLYPOISON
Timpani by HOLYPOISON
Flute by HOLYPOISON
Brass by HOLYPOISON
Strings by HOLYPOISON

16. Butterfly (Outro)
Composed by Kim Hojoong / Algoboni / Honsu State
Arranged by Kim Hojoong / Algoboni / Honsu State
Humming by Kim Hojoong
Piano by Kim Ji-hwan
Harmonica by Kwon Byeong-ho

Executive produced by THINK ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd.

Executive producing director by Noh Hyun-tae
Executive supervisor by Yeon Han-jun

Artist management by Kim Jong-hwan
Marketing & Fan management by Park Hye-ran
Media planning by Kim Seong-hoon / Kim Kyung-min / Lee Yi-seul

Produced by Lee Sang-jun / Kim Jong-wan@IN NEXT TREND
A&R by IN NEXT TREND A&R Team Kim Jong-wan / Bae So-ra / Park Mi-hyun / Pyo Ye-bin

Produced by Lee Sang-jun / Kim Jong-wan@IN NEXT TREND
Arranged by Lee Sang-jun (Track 2, 6, 10) / Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly) (Track 12) / Ethan (Track 14)
Recorded by Kim Gap-soo@IN NEXT TREND (Track 1~10, 12~16) / Jeong Gi-hong (Assistant Choi Da-in, Lee Chan-mi)@Seoul Studio (Track 1~10, 12~14) / Oh Seong-geun, Joo Ye-chan@T studio (Track 11) / 2FACE(JINHO)@Mind Tailor Records (Track 11) / Choi Da-in@Seoul Studio (Track 16)
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