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Yu_Bum_suk
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 Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: What can you tell me about Korean music in the 20th century? |
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I know a lot of bits and pieces, but am dying to know more (for a speech my student and I are writing). I'm especially interested in foreign influences.
- What western bands were popular in Korea in the 50s to 80s, which weren't, and why?
- How did censorship affect the development of music in Korea?
- Did the Japanese occupation have any influence over music in Korea?
- Did the American presence have much affect on what music was popular in Korea?
Any facts or leads would be most appreciated! |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:49 am Post subject: Re: What can you tell me about Korean music in the 20th cent |
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I've posted this site before but you would find it very useful. There are plenty of recordings from the '60s to '80s.
http://blog.naver.com/kurt0181/20019672477
| Yu_Bum_suk wrote: |
I know a lot of bits and pieces, but am dying to know more (for a speech my student and I are writing). I'm especially interested in foreign influences.
- What western bands were popular in Korea in the 50s to 80s, which weren't, and why?
- Did the American presence have much affect on what music was popular in Korea?
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Korea's musical taste around the time was pretty close to what was big in America. There was a huge psychedelic rock scene. Itaewon was the place where music was made, and Koreans received a lot of records from American soldiers stationed here.
Flip through that blog I linked, and you can find all sorts of stuff, including Korean soul music and Korean surf music. It's very cool.
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- How did censorship affect the development of music in Korea?
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There was one particular incident that really slammed the doors closed on musical creativity. President Park Junghee approached Shin Joonghyun, who was at the top of the music scene, to consider writing songs that are pro-government. Shin naturally refused, which eventually led to his imprisonment. Quite a few musicians were locked up on drug charges.
The music scene became stale as everyone was afraid of getting arrested. It didn't take long for people to internalise the censorship. When Shin and the others got out of prison, they'd been basically forgotten. Basically, censorship in the '70s (starting around '74) set Korean music back several decades.
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- Did the Japanese occupation have any influence over music in Korea?
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Not that I'm aware of, although I've heard bbongjjak has its influences in Japanese music. Not positive though. |
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midgic
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:36 am Post subject: |
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If you're also interested in including traditional Korean music, there was a big effort after the Japanese occupation to revive traditional music. The concept of composing traditional-style music began. Musicians such as Hwang Byungki (kayagum maestro, composer) were involved in composing new pieces for traditional instruments.
This was quite a new concept as for hundreds of years, traditional music was passed down from teacher to student without much change. In contemporary Korean music, you can also find examples of traditional styles combined with Western styles.
Kim Duk Soo is a good example, as he developed the 4-piece sammul-nori music from traditional music styles, and now he combines the music with saxophone, jazz vocals, and other Western styles.
Another fairly popular music group "The Lim" uses traditional instruments and plays modern-sounding music. I think they may have Western instruments in their ensemble, too.
There are lots of other examples.
I'd be happy to track down some links if this is something you'd like to include in your research. |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:53 am Post subject: Re: What can you tell me about Korean music in the 20th cent |
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| Yu_Bum_suk wrote: |
I know a lot of bits and pieces, but am dying to know more (for a speech my student and I are writing). I'm especially interested in foreign influences.
- What western bands were popular in Korea in the 50s to 80s, which weren't, and why?
- How did censorship affect the development of music in Korea?
- Did the Japanese occupation have any influence over music in Korea?
- Did the American presence have much affect on what music was popular in Korea?
Any facts or leads would be most appreciated! |
Elvis, the beatles , and a lot of other main stream bands of course were popular here. of course those bands didnt tour here..
rock was a big influence here. music has always been a love and passion for the korean people they are great musicians! and full of music in their hearts!
the 80's was probably the biggest turning point for foreign bands to be heard and have a platform. they sold many records here and were pretty much all over the radio and playing in norebangs and bars etc..being more mainstream..
ask any korean aged 30! he will of heard of every band we know..
but I see alot of influence from rock bands from the 70s which have influenced alot of bands here..
some names who sing western mainstream music here and made it popular are..
남 진 - he is the Korean Elvis who made rocknroll big here and was a HUGE success! I think around the 60's...
서 테 지 -seotaji he brought Rnb, rap, and alternative rock to korea and changed the peoples attitudes and influenced many bands to follow in his footsteps!
조 영 핀 - he pretty much owned the 80's and is revered as the folk, pop 80's king!
A man that stands out in a unique way is a man who defied the norms and brought ROCK to korea! this is the man who influenced all the rock bands that came out after him, thanks to him they all had a chance to listen to rock and be influenced his name is 신중햔 he use to go to the 미팔군 (the USA Army aids troops place) this was a place where many musicians in korea would go and listen to American music. and preform for the American troops, he started there as a guitarist and was a preformer fo rock, jazz and american classics so he was famous amoung the US soldiers. this place was of course provided by the USFK. many singers in the late 50's 60's 70's came to the 미팔군
so 신중햔 is known as the godfather of rock, he is very well respected here he also created so many unforgettable rock songs which are considered classics the song 미인 was the one that kicked it all off, this is considered a classic!!
the man who blossomed ROCK in korea and also made it mainstream and influenced so many and is considered a legend is 전인권 - you might know him he is the guy who always wears black sunglasses and has fuzzy long black hair! and had been arrested countless times for marijuana and was just arrested again last week for marijuana! he was a huge influence in the 80's
sorry I am off topic here..
but these people influenced the music I guess by listening to American bands, just like every other countries musicians!
anyway hope this helps..
Did the Japanese occupation have any influence over music in Korea? Japanese style trot was popular i heard.
fact is all bands were popular and not popular it all depended on tastes and what genre you were into..
beegees , abba were popular as they were in every other country..
just think what ever was popular in the the world was popular here.. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: What can you tell me about Korean music in the 20th cent |
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| itaewonguy wrote: |
Elvis, the beatles , and a lot of other main stream bands of course were popular here. of course those bands didnt tour here..
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I would insist you add the Rolling Stones to that list. Their sound is most evident in '60s and '70s rock music here.
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the man who blossomed ROCK in korea and also made it mainstream and influenced so many and is considered a legend is 전인권 - you might know him he is the guy who always wears black sunglasses and has fuzzy long black hair! and had been arrested countless times for marijuana and was just arrested again last week for marijuana! he was a huge influence in the 80's |
From what I hear this guy is a laughing stock now because of some sort of sexual controversy he got involved in. I forget exactly what happened but one girl committed suicide and he ended up looking like a huge pervert. |
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genezorm
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Location: Mokpo
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Bi is a world star...he was born in the 20th century. He is popular all over Asia and America.
Did you hear he sold out Madison Square Garden? |
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Newbie
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| genezorm wrote: |
Bi is a world star...he was born in the 20th century. He is popular all over Asia and America.
Did you hear he sold out Madison Square Garden? |
Popular all over America  "Popular with a small minority of Kyopos" might be more to the truth.
Yes, he sold out MSG's "theater" stadium. Seats about 5,000 |
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genezorm
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Did you know in April 2006, he was mentioned in the Time magazine website article that named the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World". |
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billybrobby
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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| genezorm wrote: |
Bi is a world star...he was born in the 20th century. He is popular all over Asia and America.
Did you hear he sold out Madison Square Garden? |
This poster seems like a white guy pretending to be Korean. |
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Newbie
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| genezorm wrote: |
| Did you know in April 2006, he was mentioned in the Time magazine website article that named the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World". |
Yes I did. Part of the continuing effort of big Western media groups to include some far flung minority to keep whiners happy.
Do you honestly think he has any influence? The guy is a complete rip-off of Michael Jackson, Usher, and Justin Timberlake. But they can at least dance. This guy is completely stiff and robotic. He should probably stick to acting. Although, if Full House was any indication, he might want to avoid the entertainment industry all together.
No problems with the guy personally. He usually seems pretty level headed. But man, he blows. |
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genezorm
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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| billybrobby wrote: |
| genezorm wrote: |
Bi is a world star...he was born in the 20th century. He is popular all over Asia and America.
Did you hear he sold out Madison Square Garden? |
This poster seems like a white guy pretending to be Korean. |
Bi's beautiful eyes, incredible physique, soothing lyrics and his smooth dance moves are universal, you don't need to be Korean to appreciate them. |
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Newbie
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| billybrobby wrote: |
| genezorm wrote: |
Bi is a world star...he was born in the 20th century. He is popular all over Asia and America.
Did you hear he sold out Madison Square Garden? |
This poster seems like a white guy pretending to be Korean. |
Yep. That's what I was beginning to think |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: What can you tell me about Korean music in the 20th cent |
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| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
| itaewonguy wrote: |
Elvis, the beatles , and a lot of other main stream bands of course were popular here. of course those bands didnt tour here..
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I would insist you add the Rolling Stones to that list. Their sound is most evident in '60s and '70s rock music here.
| itaewonguy wrote: |
the man who blossomed ROCK in korea and also made it mainstream and influenced so many and is considered a legend is 전인권 - you might know him he is the guy who always wears black sunglasses and has fuzzy long black hair! and had been arrested countless times for marijuana and was just arrested again last week for marijuana! he was a huge influence in the 80's |
From what I hear this guy is a laughing stock now because of some sort of sexual controversy he got involved in. I forget exactly what happened but one girl committed suicide and he ended up looking like a huge pervert. |
a LAUGHING stock??? you are hugely mistaken! or your source of information doesnt know whats going on!
he is VERY RESPECTED in the music scene! he holds LEGENDARY status here,. not many rockers hold that fame! he is one of them!
the incident with the suicide is that she was a famous actress and killed herself because of her mother and brother were using her and ranking up debts and using her name as collateral and she got sick of being treated that way and sadly hang herself.. nothing to do with 전인권 he was kind of her boyfriend thats all.. she was in love with him and he loved her..
he is not a pervert! of any kind.. she was a fully grown woman!
anyway apart from that.. All rockers in korea bow to him and respect him as a legend! if you know anyone who loves rock in korea.. ask them about
전인권 talent and status as a singer here.. and how is is seen to his peers
yes the stones.. as I said... every famous band out of korea was famous here too.. |
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billybrobby
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| genezorm wrote: |
| billybrobby wrote: |
| genezorm wrote: |
Bi is a world star...he was born in the 20th century. He is popular all over Asia and America.
Did you hear he sold out Madison Square Garden? |
This poster seems like a white guy pretending to be Korean. |
Bi's beautiful eyes, incredible physique, soothing lyrics and his smooth dance moves are universal, you don't need to be Korean to appreciate them. |
Haha. Alright. No need to use the <sarcasm></sarcasm> brackets on that one. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: What can you tell me about Korean music in the 20th cent |
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| itaewonguy wrote: |
| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
| itaewonguy wrote: |
Elvis, the beatles , and a lot of other main stream bands of course were popular here. of course those bands didnt tour here..
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I would insist you add the Rolling Stones to that list. Their sound is most evident in '60s and '70s rock music here.
| itaewonguy wrote: |
the man who blossomed ROCK in korea and also made it mainstream and influenced so many and is considered a legend is 전인권 - you might know him he is the guy who always wears black sunglasses and has fuzzy long black hair! and had been arrested countless times for marijuana and was just arrested again last week for marijuana! he was a huge influence in the 80's |
From what I hear this guy is a laughing stock now because of some sort of sexual controversy he got involved in. I forget exactly what happened but one girl committed suicide and he ended up looking like a huge pervert. |
a LAUGHING stock??? you are hugely mistaken! or your source of information doesnt know whats going on!
he is VERY RESPECTED in the music scene! he holds LEGENDARY status here,. not many rockers hold that fame! he is one of them!
the incident with the suicide is that she was a famous actress and killed herself because of her mother and brother were using her and ranking up debts and using her name as collateral and she got sick of being treated that way and sadly hang herself.. nothing to do with 전인권 he was kind of her boyfriend thats all.. she was in love with him and he loved her..
he is not a pervert! of any kind.. she was a fully grown woman!
anyway apart from that.. All rockers in korea bow to him and respect him as a legend! if you know anyone who loves rock in korea.. ask them about
전인권 talent and status as a singer here.. and how is is seen to his peers
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The reactions I heard after his recent arrest were mostly of disgust. I'll have to ask my wife again what that suicide thing was about, as the first time she told me I wasn't really paying attention. As you can tell by my post I was unclear on the details. He was a respected musician in the '80s for sure but now he's nothing. |
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