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Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 - Monologue

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Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 - Monologue
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Kim Dong Ryul's latest album Monologue is currently generating heat amongst fans and critics who are taken aback by the singer's unexpected drastic transformation. Sounding completely different from his usual musical style, Monologue sees the artist delving more into mainstream sounds. Though still containing traces of his signature orchestral arrangement, Monologue reveals the artist's different appeals, offering more easy-listening tunes. Surprising not only his fans but also anyone who has come across his music in the past, Kim credits his recent exposure to a variety of music after working as a DJ and television host as the reason behind his change.

His new album sees a galore of musical artists - a proof of Kim's popularity and respected status in the business. Big Mama oozes in their soulful touches in Geugun Malya (Track 2) and Jung Soon Yong of pop band My Aunt Mary pairs up with Kim in the due Jump (Track 4). In addition, Alex of Clazziquai sprinkles springy energy into Eye-cheorum (Track 5), and world-renowned jazz pianist Uehara Hiromi, whom Kim befriended while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, offers a first-class performance in Nobody (Track 7).

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Product Title: Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 - Monologue Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 - Monologue Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 - Monologue キム・ドンリュル 5集 - モノローグ 김동률 5집 - 모노로그
Singer Name(s): Kim Dong Ryul Kim Dong Ryul Kim Dong Ryul キム・ドンリュル 김동률
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Release Date: 2008-01-28
Language: Korean
Disc Format(s): CD
Package Weight: 90 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: Mnet Media
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1010019288

Product Information / Track List

01 . 출발
02 . 그건 말야
03 . 오래된 노래
04 . JUMP
05 . 아이처럼
06 . The Concert
07 . Nobody
08 . 뒷모습
09 . 다시 시작해보자
10 . Melody

김동률 5집 앨범 ‘Monologue’
– 여백속에서 김동률의 음악적 공감을 만나다

김동률의 5집 음반 ‘Monologue’는 음반 제목에서 느낄 수 있듯 예상외로 매우 소박하다. 김동률은 이번 음반에서 음악적인 욕심을 채우기보다는 ‘좋은 대중가요’를 만들고 싶었다고 한다.
김동률 음악에서의 전매특허인 현악을 곁들인 어쿠스틱한 편곡과 서정적인 멜로디는 변함이 없으나, 장중함과 비통함이 느껴지던 전작들에 비해서는 전체적인 느낌이 훨씬 편안하고 소탈하게 들린다. 앨범 작업하는 동안 주위사람들에게 음악의 느낌이 많이 달라졌다는 얘기를 자주 들었다고 한다. 이는 특별히 변화를 위한 의도적인 방향 선회였다기 보다는 1년 반 동안의 라디오 DJ 활동과 TV 프로그램의 진행을 통해 새로운 음악을 많이 접하게 되면서 자연스럽게 형성된 새로운 음악적 취향이 이번 앨범 색깔의 변화에 결정적 영향을 끼친 것으로 짐작된다. 김동률의 전매특허인 오케스트라도 앨범 전면에 나서지 않고 적재 적소에 적당한 만큼 사용되었으며 미니멀한 악기구성으로 여백의 미를 살린 편곡의 곡들이 쉽게 눈에 띄는 것도 그를 뒷받침한다.

2008년 빼어나도록 튼튼한 음악적 이음새로 1월의 문을 연 ‘김동률 컴백’이 이미 가요계의 화두로 떠오른 것은 그의 ‘음악적 역량’과 새 음반에 거는 ‘기대’를 가늠케 한다.
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Customer Review of "Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 - Monologue"

Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10 (5)

Rae
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March 11, 2009

music to die for Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I have recently become a fan. I purchased his lastest album and I have not been disappointed.
I am not Korean, and I don't understand the language yet. But the arrangement and the melodies
of the song makes listening very enjoyable. I loved the song '' Melody" He sings it with real heart &
soul. I can't put into words how rich and exciting his voice sounds.

He is a very talented and exciting singer I've heard of in a long time. I wish I could purchase more of
his albums, but they are hard to find. If you like slow easy ballads, get this album!

I wish he would come to Hawaii!

I love Tei and Fly to the Sky, but this guy is the bomb!!!
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Samuel
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October 29, 2008

excellent music Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I enjoyed listening to this album a lot as the arrangement of the music is very well done. There is richness in the variety of instruments used in the arrangement in the songs. Kim Dong Ryul composes and arranges good music! In this album, I think I hear a lot more of his baritone range than his tenor range, but I like his deep, warm voice. Unlike other excellent male singers who impress their audiences with their excellent control over their tenor range and hitting all the high notes, Kim Dong Ryul focuses more on the music itself and its very obvious that the quality of the music is much better done. I think that in this album, Kim Dong Ryul also explores a variety of genres of music. I think I do hear some blues, jazz, bossa nova and others, which makes the listening experience all the more better! Even though there are only 10 tracks (sorry for being greedy), I think I'm very satisfied with what I'm listening! So, I would recommend anyone to listen to this album and enjoy the music!
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Kevin Kennedy
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April 18, 2008

Tasty album from a fine singer Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
"Monologue" is an exquisitely beautiful album by a terrific singer. Indeed, Kim Dong Ryul didn't just sing on this album; he wrote all the songs, wrote the arrangements, produced the album, cooked tasty lunches for the musicians, and swept the floor of the recording studio when they were done. (Okay, maybe he didn't really prepare any meals or sweep any floors.)

Kim possesses a lustrously rich baritone voice with a nicely controlled vibrato. He reminds me very much of the great French singer, Julien Clerc. He proves himself to be an adept songwriter, serving up a deliciously wide assortment of melodies. Like an earlier reviewer, I particularly enjoyed track 8, a tango-flavored samba.

If you like beautiful vocals and well-crafted songs, then ease into this album. You won't regret it!
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S.
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February 7, 2008

Kim Dong Ryul & Tango......... Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
My favorite track in this album is #8. In my opinion, Kim Dong Ryul is at his best with the attractive and alluring Latin music which he composed for this track. I think that he was probably influenced by YoYo Ma's CD, Soul of The Tango-The Music of Astor Piazzolla. My other favorite tracks are 3, 9 &10. So, get this CD to see if you agree with me!:)
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Tyler
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January 30, 2008

amazing Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
kim dong ryul never stops supricing me.
he is an amazing singer, i love his voice

for people who like josh groban
...get this album
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