>> Review of Il-Doo Kim's 'Dream Within a Dream' <<

I'm not a writer, but a few days ago I was asked to write an introduction to Il-Doo Kim's album.
I write this article in an era where corona and trot are rampant.
I tried to summarize the 7 A4 pages worth of notes I took while listening to the album in my spare time for a week.

* A week-long diary-style review or report on Kim Il-du's 'dream within a dream'.

2020.10.17 (Sat) _Maybe
.. straight rock 'n
' roll Kim Chang-hee of Damirat, who was affiliated with Crane Heung-up, who released this album, and who produced the 'dream within a dream' album, listened to me to give me a CD and talked about it for a long time. I remember listening to it several times a few days ago on the album release day through band camp, etc., but I listen to it on CD before opening at my workplace where I play music in the evening. An adult fairy tale reflected in 'the lyrics of despair and hope'.

2020.10.18 (Sun) _Feels
different from yesterday
Listen to it repeatedly through the monitor speaker for music work. It's pretty if you look closely. Like the words of a poet who said, “It is lovely to see it for a long time..” I think it is a record that comes better when you listen to it with affection.

2020.10.19 (Mon) _His
voice is like the raw sound of an instrument without sound effects.

2020.10.20 (Tuesday)
_ Drowsiness at dawn
I heard it at El Pie Bar.
The texture of the songs in the album that I listened to in a large space with a sense of reality late at night came to me with a very special feeling. It's music that comes to mind, seeks out, listens to, and reaches out after midnight.

2020.10.21 (Wednesday) _The
requested song from the album came in at work, and the
third song was played. It talks about the hardships of life and futility, but it feels like bright music made by bright people.

2020.10.22 (Thursday)
_Have a drink and listen
to it. The deadline for the verbally communicated writing is approaching, and the memo is about 7 pages of A4 as web text. This utility is good because the mobile phone and PC are interlocked. The last post is sitting at the computer.

2020.10.23 (Friday) _Writing
arrangement Coming
tomorrow I will listen to music and organize the notes I wrote then with the flow of thoughts.. I make up my mind.

2020.10.23 (Fri)
_D-Day and finish.
I lie down at the dentist scheduled in the morning and wait for treatment. This dentist always plays the CCM at a low volume, but today songs with an atmosphere similar to 'Hallelujah' from Kim Hyun-sik's 5th album came out. At the same time, I also thought of the songs from Kim Il-doo's new album.

< 'Dream Within a Dream' - Il-Doo Kim >
1. The lyrics and musical style of this first song, which starts with a four-beat rhythm that won't be awkward at all even if the trot prelude starts immediately after the morning sun
drum intro, how can I explain this album to me? It gave me a clue as to where to go. Something unknown stirs the heart, touches the emotional line, and makes the heart swell.

2. I
'd say it's love. A hymn to Kim Il-doo's love that begins with the sound of a vintage rhythm machine and then hits right back with a strong guitar riff. It goes without saying, but every singer has a unique voice and atmosphere. Kim Il-du is also his raw voice. lean on it No embellishment of no embellishment. 3. Those of those who finally find (or seek) hope in the midst of

fiery despair. It is a song that expresses the feeling of 'discovering' and realizing something while driving forward like Rita Ford's LA Metal number 'Kiss Me Deadly' on top of the anchoring 8-beat rhythm. In this song, the arrangement of Kim Jong-min, who was also in charge of the keyboard, makes it comfortable to listen to. 4. He sings with a simple instrumental arrangement and his proprietary singing method, with the lyrics most suitable for the title of our campfire album, 'dream within a dream'. In addition, there is no way to go back, and his honest voice, as if he is fighting head-to-head, does not know the technique. 5. Morning Star

In the middle of the resonant acoustic guitar sound, with the addition of the small field recording sound heard on the street, in the atmosphere of the air of dawn, the old-fashioned tone organ repeating high and high with the sound of drums, the arpeggio with a brilliant tone and synth pad sounds piled up together and go well together. Among them, the resonance of Kim Il-doo's vocals, which doubles the feeling with the echo sound that sounds like a little wet in the water, gives a feeling of atmosphere. A hymn dedicated to those who are awake late at night in the quiet dawn.

6. Run all day
In the end, as if love is everything in the world, they sing hymns of love in simple English lyrics over and over again.
Listening through the monitoring headphones, I was able to hear detailed and small sounds that were difficult to hear with large speakers, such as the sound of a dog in the middle, and the layers were diverse.

7. They were good
It is a hymn to life with a lively and innocent feeling that stands out with a retro scent. It is a song that gives a glimpse of the other side of his attitude towards life. straighten up. Perhaps people who like Kim Il-doo's music get the feeling that they cheer for his soybean paste-flavored raw.

8. You are so good
, Kim Il-doo, who sings in a low voice, is also a cheerful song dedicated to someone. The lyrics of his old song 'No problem' overlap. Overall, it is also a song where the arrangement of producer Kim Chang-hee, who effectively uses the loop technique that doubles as a chorus to catch a harmonious point at the right time, shines.

9. Hot Fire (Technical Department mix)
This bright remix song, which is a re-made version of the bright original song with a more refreshing atmosphere, is reminiscent of the music of a band group. It comes as fresh enough to break preconceived notions.

10. Hot Fire (Reel Take)
Bonus sketch track recorded and mixed with ultra-lo-fi containing electronic musician Choi Hyuk's (Pulsecom) organ performance.

_ the finishing writing is suddenly in the cold weather.
For the album writing, I listened to the album several times, read the credits, read the lyrics over and over again, and sometimes looked up and listened to his old songs. It's not enough, but it's an album that I listened to several times with concentration, and it's an album that made me learn and realize a lot. An album that feels the desire for change. Good attempt, good collaboration, good planning, producing, mixing and mastering sounds were also great. Lastly, I sincerely hope that everyone, including the artists and those who help them, will be blessed with good luck on their future path.

Oh Dae-ri (musician)

[Credit]
Copyright (c) - Crane Heung-eop Limited
Published By - Crane Heung-eop Music

Designed by System_DRMICP
Mixed By Kim Chang-hee
Mastered By Bemo

All Songs & Lyrics By Kim Il-doo
Produced By Il-Doo Kim / Chang -Hee Kim
Arranged By Il-Doo Kim / Chang-Hee Kim
'Hot Fire' Arranged with Jong -Min Kim
'Hot Fire (Technical Department Remix)' Arranged By Technical Department

Song: Il-Doo Kim
Guitar: Il-Doo Kim
Synth / Drum Programming / MIDI: Chang-Hee Kim
Track 03 / Organ, Solina String Performance : Kim Jong -min
Track 10 / Organ Performed by : Choi Hyuk

Recorded By Choi Hyuk / Kim Chang-hee / Kim Il-doo
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