Byungki Hwang Darha Nopigom (Gayageum Masterpiece Vol.5) (2 LP)

"Many people in the West know little about the vibrant musical cultures of the East. The traditional music of South Korea found in "Darha Nopigom" uses 12-tone scales, but the pitch and intervals are different from their Western counterparts, as are the "modes" used to determine the key. Together with the rhythmic flexibility and the way the instruments are strung, this gives the music an otherworldly quality. As explained in the excellent accompanying texts, Byungki Hwang (1936-2018) was a celebrated composer and performer who plays a 12- or 17-string gayageum in three tracks. In addition, a geomungo (zither), an hourglass-shaped drum called a janggu, a daegeum (flute) and three pieces with singing can be heard. The music is extremely diverse, using both traditional material and contemporary expressions, but even in the faster sections there is an underlying current of quiet contemplation, and this really is an extraordinary album, full of beautiful music, beautifully played." - Rob Pennock, Classical Source
The renowned South Korean label Analogphonic commissioned Maarten de Boer and Emil Berliner Studios with the audiophile editing of this highly acclaimed recording of traditional Korean music. The result does justice to the outstanding musical quality of the recording in all respects and sets tonal standards. The new edition of the double LP of "Darha Nopigom (Gayageum Masterpiece Vol. 5)" was pressed on high-quality 180 gram vinyl (33 rpm) by Pallas Group GmbH in Germany.

Features:

• 33rpm
• High Quality 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Gatefold jacket
• Made in Germany

Musicians:

• Byeongki Hwang, gayageum
• Chungsu Kim, janggu
• Chongjin Hong, daegeum
• Yoonjeong Heo, geomungo
• Kwonsoon Kang, vocals
• Jiyoung Yi, gayageum

Selections:

Side A
1-5. Darha Nopigom
6. Jasi (Night Watch)
Side B
1-4. Sigyetap (The Clock Tower)
5-8. Nakdoeum
Side C
1-3. Hamadan
4-6. Chahyangije (Two Poems On The Fragrance Of Tea)
Side D
1. Moon Of My Hometown
2. Chucheonsa (Swinging Song)
3. Chimhyang-Moo For Gayageum Solo