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Wheesung Vol. 5 - Eternal Essence Of Music

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Talented 25-year-old R&B singer Wheesung returns with his highly anticipated new album, sure to be one of the K-pop highlights of 2007. For his fifth major album, he collaborates with a team of hit writers and composers including Kim To Hoon, PJ, Park Chang Hyeon, Kim Tae Won, Won Tae Yeon, and Oh Seong Hoon. What's more he has joined forces with top producer Park Keun Tae, who was also responsible for Ivy's "Tempting Sonata", and even personally got involved as composer and songwriter.

Wheesung selected the 14 tracks for Eternal Essence Of Music from a pool of no less than 500 demos, and fans should be pleasantly surprised by the singer's new works. Among the songs to look out for are cover versions of Tommy Bolin's Savannah Woman and Phil Collins's Against All Odds. The album design has a "minimalism" concept, created by photographer Kwon Yeong Ho. Eternal Essence Of Music arrives just in time to let fans warm up for the 2007 WHEESHOW - Welcome To Realslow World concert tour, which will be held at the end of August.

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Product Title: Wheesung Vol. 5 - Eternal Essence Of Music Wheesung Vol. 5 - Eternal Essence Of Music Wheesung Vol. 5 - Eternal Essence Of Music フィソン 5集 - Eternal Essence Of Music 휘성 5집 - Eternal Essence Of Music
Singer Name(s): Wheesung Wheesung Wheesung フィソン 휘성
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Release Date: 2007-09-06
Language: Korean
Disc Format(s): CD
Package Weight: 110 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: Manine Media
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004987080

Product Information / Track List

01 . Love Hero
02 . My Way
03 . 사랑은 맛있다♡
04 . 다쳐도 좋아
05 . 차안남녀
06 . 안녕히 계시죠
07 . 어쩌다 보니 비밀
08 . Savannah Woman
09 . 이런 시츄에이션
10 . 만져주기
11 . Tick Tock
12 . 이별 앞에 서서
13 . 벌
14 . Against All Odds - Bonus Track

2007년 하반기 최고의 名盤이 온다!
휘성, 9월 5일 정규 5집 음반 "Eternal Essence of Music" 발매

2007년 하반기 가요계의 기대주 휘성이 소속사를 옮긴 후 처음으로 내 놓은 정규 음반을 통해 음악적으로 완전한 변신을 시도한다. 2년 간의 ‘성장’과 ‘변신’을 고스란히 담은 휘성의 5집 음반은 준비 과정에서 500여 곡 이상의 데모 곡 중 다양한 장르의 14곡을 선곡했을 뿐만 아니라 곡마다 보이스 컬러를 바꾸는 등 완성도 높은 곡들을 담기 위해 심혈을 기울였다.

- 프로듀서 박근태와 휘성의 작곡, 작사로 명호흡 과시
김도훈, PJ, 박창현, 전해성, 태완, 태성, 최갑원, 강은경, 원태연, 오성훈 등 국내 히트곡 작사/작곡가 참여, 총 13Track+1 수록!

휘성의 5집 음반에는 2007년 상반기 최고의 히트곡 아이비의 ‘유혹의 소나타’로 명 호흡을 과시했던 프로듀서 박근태와 휘성이 타이틀곡을 포함, 3곡에서 작곡과 작사를 맡으며 하반기 가요계의 돌풍을 예고하며 기대를 모으고 있다. 또한, 김도훈, PJ, 박창현, 전해성, 태완, 태성, 최갑원, 강은경, 원태연, 오성훈 등 국내 최고 히트 작곡가들이 대거 참여 했으며, 1975년 발표되어 지금까지도 많은 사랑을 받고 있는 타미 볼린의 ‘Savannah Woman’을 휘성 스타일로 재해석한 곡도 이채롭다. 보너스 트랙에는 2006년 세계적인 음악가 필 콜린스에게 극찬 받았던 휘성의 ‘Against all odds’가 수록된다.

- 사진 작가 권영호와 ‘미니멀리즘’ 컨셉으로 음반 재킷 촬영
음악적 변신의 예고편, 스타일 변신~

휘성은 사진작가 권영호와 함께 음악적 변신의 연장선 상으로 기존의 무거운 이미지를 버리고 전체적으로 간결하고 포인트가 있는 미니멀리즘을 컨셉으로 한 음반 재킷을 선보인다. 이효리, 원빈, 보아 등 스타들의 화보와 감각적인 광고 사진으로도 잘 알려진 사진작가 권영호는 간결하지만 강하게 휘성의 스타일리쉬한 모습을 담아 밝은 이미지를 부각시켰다. 또, 휘성의 스타일 메이킹을 위해 이주영, 박종철 등 SFAA 콜렉션을 통해 패션 리더들 사이에서 인지도가 높은 국내 유명 디자이너들이 휘성의 팬을 자청하며 화보 촬영에 동참했다.

- 휘성, 최고의 쇼가 시작된다!
8월 25, 26일 단독 콘서트 ‘2007 WHEESHOW’에서 신곡 첫 무대!

휘성은 5집 신곡의 첫 무대를 8월 25, 26일 올림픽 공원 올림픽 홀에서 펼쳐지는 단독 콘서트 ‘2007WHEESHOW’를 통해 공개한다. 이번 공연에서 휘성은 5집 앨범에 수록된 신곡과 함께 타이틀 ‘WHEESHOW’에 걸 맞게 화려한 퍼포먼스로 라이브 공연의 진수를 선보인다. 특히, 휘성은 이번 공연에서도 음악과 안무 구성은 물론 공연 대본도 직접 쓰는 등 무대 연출에도 적극 참여하였다.
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Customer Review of "Wheesung Vol. 5 - Eternal Essence Of Music"

Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 (8)

Katie
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January 26, 2008

Awesome! Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
I thought this album is really, really good. I didn't really care for the song "Savannah Woman" but it's got a catchy beat to it. All the other songs are SO good. I have been listening to this album front to back, non-stop for the last week. I think this is one album that people won't get sick of easily. Wheesung has a very powerful voice, and he uses it VERY well.
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CeeGee
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December 27, 2007

Disappointment Customer Review Rated Bad 0 - 0 out of 10
I thought this album would at least be good but I was wrong because like one of the reviewer said, it sound's like bobby kim 2nd cd. I like wheesung but go back to making beautiful ballads and showing your voice more than doing this.
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SarangAsianMusic
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October 26, 2007

2 people found the following helpful

Simply Amazing! Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
I have just recently been getting into Wheesung and I'd have to say that this is one of the best albums. I heard the Music Video song: Love Is Delicious and didnt really care for it, however a friend of mine had just ordered the cd and I listened to it. It's excellent.



1. Love Hero (feat. J)
7/10, I like it, but it seems like a movie song or a credit song to a film.

2. My Way
8/10, this is a light song (guitars, happy song, reggae beat). I was surprised at the beginning to hear it on a Wheesung album, but it actually sounded good. ^^

3. Love Is Delicious
3/10, didn't really care for it. It sounded like a song more suited for Super Junior.

4. Even If You Get Hurt
5/10, a nice slow song, but I didn't really like the music that went with it. (Sounded like a Olymics song like The Fighting Spirit of Dong Bang)

5. Man and Woman Inside a Car
9/10, one of the better songs. A lot of vocal repition sounds, but it sounds good. The harmony is so nice.

6. Take Care
10/10, another song that I loved. It has an old skool beat. It feels like a normal day at school song. ^^

7. A Sudden Secret
10/10, another good song. It has a Chinese feel to it (like something from Mulan), but it sounds good, especially the verse parts. (could have picked a better chorus)

8. Savannah Woman (feat. Verbal Jint)
10/10, a GREAT song. It has a salsa rhythm and a lot of english in it. I think this song should have been used as the music video promotion. I'm sure that every comment will say that this song is the best one.

9. This Kind of Situation
10/10, a GREAT R&B groove song. I loved this as soon as I heard the first beat. This song also contains quite a bit of english (especially in the chorus and rap solo).


10. To Touch (feat. Younha)
7/10, it's a nice joint song, but I didn't really care for it. Younha's voice is to high for the song. It's like Wheesung is rapping because I don't think his voice can blend with such a high voice...

11. Tick Tock
10/10, a nice R&B song with guitar/reggae beats. His voice is at a higher octave in this song and it really goes well with the beat.

12. Stand In Front of Separation
10/10, this is my FAVORITE song on the album. His vocals are so strong and you can feel the emotion in the song...

13. Punishment
9/10, a good pop/rap song. It has a hard beat with drums and violins. It's like a stomp song (something that would be by Bi or on a movie like stomp the yard.) I bet that many dancers trying to get into the entertainment business will use this song to audition...


So, in reality, I really didn't like three songs... so...

All in all, I will DEFINITELY be buying this from yesasia album soon. ^^

BONUS - Against All Odds.
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S.
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September 18, 2007

Continuing My Review....... Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
There are two tracks that I like a lot. The first one is Savannah Woman which is very relaxing and seductive with its Caribbean? beats/flavor. Wheesung sounds like Rain at the beginning of the track. Don't say WOW yet! You'll see why I think Wheesung is a talented singer when you get to one third and at the end of the track, he turns into a jazz singer. There are light raps in this track which some music experts can give you better opinions of him and/or his guest artist.

Track 3 is a happy song which is based on Beethoven. So, listen to it when you are mad at Wheesung for changing his style! You might forgive him!:) In case you're nostalgic of Wheesung's r&b style, Tracks 4, 12 & Tick Tock are the ones that will give you some relief. The last track shows off Wheesung's skills as a truly talented singer with his amazing vocals and the ability to capture the mood of the song. However, I was uncomfortable listening to the several accents that bother me a lot. I think that Asian artists, no matter how famous or talented they are, they have to be cautious when they sing American or British classics. Each song is case specific.

And this is to Wheesung: Keep up the hard works and explore what your heart desires! I won't be surprise that you already have the answer. Wheesung Fighting! :)


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S.
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September 17, 2007

I'm Still a Big Fan!...... Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
For a singer who is as talented as Wheesung, it is only inevitable that he wants to try new styles of music in his career. This CD is almost completely different from his previous ones that were mainly in r&b style. The new music are the more trendy euro beats? with raps, cross over classics, an old famous English hit song and compositions of some traditional Korean musical instruments. The sounds are totally different from the comforting ones that we were so used to earlier. Wheesung still has his unique and signature style of singing mixed in with his new songs, but 80% of his soulfulness is gone. He has become more versatile and diverse in his style, getting more mature and into the more hip and trendy popular music that probably will gain more audiences. He also experimented with the Korean traditional music instrument that sounds like a gong which I dislike greatly.

Any way, I think that Wheesung is an exceptionally talented and gifted singer. He will gain new fans while losing some old ones. I'm more tolerable toward singers who are truly talented and have great voices. To me, he can do anything that he wants to. I hope that he will settle with a style that he really likes and at the same time still enjoy by us. So, get this CD and check it out yourself. My favorite tracks are Savannah Woman, Track 3, Tick Tock & Track 12.
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