Thanks again to lafone for the translation...
Credit: http://ameblo.jp/breakdown0606
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Creasta KHJ Interview ( * Crazy for Asian Star )
Q 1: What kind of music genre did you aim in the current album? (Lucky )
KHJ: Frankly speaking, it seems that nobody is interested in my songs in themselves. I focused on “ music to see performance “ rather than “ music to listen to “. However, what I would like to aim from now on is a sort of music which makes everyone cheerful. I know that nobody expects me a high-quality music pieces. That is why I wanted to create songs easy on the ear. I aimed songs which make people comfortable and cheerful by just listening to. Maybe I talked about this too honestly (laugh)
Q2: Do you believe that you have grown up in music through this album?
KHJ: Yes, I feel that I could have made improvement during this album production. I made my best efforts in vocal lessons to change myself. Though there are still many things to be improved, I feel that I could have changed the tone of my voice.
Q3: The 2nd mini-album, “Lucky “ includes a few pieces of ballad.
KHJ: As I knew that people expected me to sing a ballad, I added them in the current album (laugh). In order to give a sense of stability in tone of the ballad, I especially focused on this to show how I had changed. I hope that everyone like them.
Q4: Compared with the previous mini-album, “Break Down”, how do you think of “Lucky” ?
KHJ: To be honest with you, “Lucky” is better than “Break Down”.
Q5: You produced the 2nd mini-album in four months after the release of “Break Down”. You seemed to have really worked hard to produce your album with such a short interval.
KHJ: Exactly! I really worked non-stop. I have been working hard without taking any rest till now. The current reaction from people itself is amazing for me because I thought in a different way. I felt that I was too late to release an album. I wanted to meet with my fans through my music as soon as possible. This feeling was overwhelming in myself. I wanted to deliver good songs to them. Therefore, I will continue to produce a single album constantly to see my fans.
Q6: Do you mean that you would release your album frequently?
KHJ: True enough. Being a member of SS501, I released only one full-album. From my viewpoint, there is no point in differenciating a mini-album from a full-album. I will just count my album as the first, the second, and so on.
Q7: Could you explain about the title truck of “Lucky” album?
KHJ: The basic sound of the title truck consists of a rhythmical electric guiar and brass rock’n’roll band music. It’s a funky rock. As I was involved from the planning, concept, ideas, and overall production, I am very attached to this album.
Q8: What kind of music do you want to create ?
KHJ: The music I am really interested in is a band music. Before I joined SS501, I loved rock’n’roll music. When I was a high-school student, I was playing (a guitar) in the rock band. I would like to learn more about music so that I will be able to be confident. For me, it is music that I can get along with till the end of my life.
Q9: Could you tell us more details about “band music” which you are interested in ?
KHJ: The genre I am much interested in is “club music”, but I also think that “band music” is exciting as well. That is why I introduced a real drum sounds in my album. The real sound of the musical instruments increases the “loose feeling “ in music. The sound of guitar was used to aim to add “dry and rough “ touch in the music. I love such taste. In addition to that, I wanted to show that we could dance with a band music. The choreography accentuated the dancing as well.
Q10 Could you tell me about episodes during the recording, if any ?
KHJ: Nothing special. I just enjoyed recording. You may easily recognize while listening to “Lucky Guy”, there’s a sound like the howling of a wolf just before the song goes to bridge (* the melodyline between the 1st lyrics and the 2nd lyrics ). Originally, I wanted to insert a female voice, but I could not find a preferable female sexy voice. Therefore, I did it by myself. Please check this while listening (laugh)
Q11: Finally, could you tell us your plan as artist ?
KHJ: I just want to create a good album. In the far distant future, on the occasion of my retirement as dance-music singer, I would like to invite my fans to the concert and show the best (unsurpassable ) live. I can stand here thanks to the warm support from all of my fans. I would like to convey my appreciation to the fans as much as possible.
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Credit: http://ameblo.jp/breakdown0606
REPOST WITH FULL CREDIT
Creasta KHJ Interview ( * Crazy for Asian Star )
Q 1: What kind of music genre did you aim in the current album? (Lucky )
KHJ: Frankly speaking, it seems that nobody is interested in my songs in themselves. I focused on “ music to see performance “ rather than “ music to listen to “. However, what I would like to aim from now on is a sort of music which makes everyone cheerful. I know that nobody expects me a high-quality music pieces. That is why I wanted to create songs easy on the ear. I aimed songs which make people comfortable and cheerful by just listening to. Maybe I talked about this too honestly (laugh)
Q2: Do you believe that you have grown up in music through this album?
KHJ: Yes, I feel that I could have made improvement during this album production. I made my best efforts in vocal lessons to change myself. Though there are still many things to be improved, I feel that I could have changed the tone of my voice.
Q3: The 2nd mini-album, “Lucky “ includes a few pieces of ballad.
KHJ: As I knew that people expected me to sing a ballad, I added them in the current album (laugh). In order to give a sense of stability in tone of the ballad, I especially focused on this to show how I had changed. I hope that everyone like them.
Q4: Compared with the previous mini-album, “Break Down”, how do you think of “Lucky” ?
KHJ: To be honest with you, “Lucky” is better than “Break Down”.
Q5: You produced the 2nd mini-album in four months after the release of “Break Down”. You seemed to have really worked hard to produce your album with such a short interval.
KHJ: Exactly! I really worked non-stop. I have been working hard without taking any rest till now. The current reaction from people itself is amazing for me because I thought in a different way. I felt that I was too late to release an album. I wanted to meet with my fans through my music as soon as possible. This feeling was overwhelming in myself. I wanted to deliver good songs to them. Therefore, I will continue to produce a single album constantly to see my fans.
Q6: Do you mean that you would release your album frequently?
KHJ: True enough. Being a member of SS501, I released only one full-album. From my viewpoint, there is no point in differenciating a mini-album from a full-album. I will just count my album as the first, the second, and so on.
Q7: Could you explain about the title truck of “Lucky” album?
KHJ: The basic sound of the title truck consists of a rhythmical electric guiar and brass rock’n’roll band music. It’s a funky rock. As I was involved from the planning, concept, ideas, and overall production, I am very attached to this album.
Q8: What kind of music do you want to create ?
KHJ: The music I am really interested in is a band music. Before I joined SS501, I loved rock’n’roll music. When I was a high-school student, I was playing (a guitar) in the rock band. I would like to learn more about music so that I will be able to be confident. For me, it is music that I can get along with till the end of my life.
Q9: Could you tell us more details about “band music” which you are interested in ?
KHJ: The genre I am much interested in is “club music”, but I also think that “band music” is exciting as well. That is why I introduced a real drum sounds in my album. The real sound of the musical instruments increases the “loose feeling “ in music. The sound of guitar was used to aim to add “dry and rough “ touch in the music. I love such taste. In addition to that, I wanted to show that we could dance with a band music. The choreography accentuated the dancing as well.
Q10 Could you tell me about episodes during the recording, if any ?
KHJ: Nothing special. I just enjoyed recording. You may easily recognize while listening to “Lucky Guy”, there’s a sound like the howling of a wolf just before the song goes to bridge (* the melodyline between the 1st lyrics and the 2nd lyrics ). Originally, I wanted to insert a female voice, but I could not find a preferable female sexy voice. Therefore, I did it by myself. Please check this while listening (laugh)
Q11: Finally, could you tell us your plan as artist ?
KHJ: I just want to create a good album. In the far distant future, on the occasion of my retirement as dance-music singer, I would like to invite my fans to the concert and show the best (unsurpassable ) live. I can stand here thanks to the warm support from all of my fans. I would like to convey my appreciation to the fans as much as possible.
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"Frankly speaking, it seems that nobody is interested in my songs in themselves."
ReplyDeletehonest speaking, leader, that is no true. i love your songs, i listen your songs 365 days a year.
'because im stupid' 'thank U'...... they are my bed time songs.
i just love your sexy voice, it is pleasant to my ears. it is very comfortable to listen to it.
of course, i love your MV too, yourself have the kind of charisma that drag my attention.
leader, you have good voice & you are good looking, but the audiences recognize your talents & the unique charm;
you have the good qualification to become the outstanding star. besides, your 100% affords & hard work maintain the class of your works, that make people love you with respect.
leader, go for your dreams, i am by your side.
fighting !!
and thanks so much for the eng sub & share it :)
ReplyDeletei love reading hyun joong's interview, that is another way to understand him.
ReplyDeletehis answers never follow the crowd which made the interview more interesting & tend to sincere.
...... that is our leader, kim hyun joong, love him very much :)
thank U for posting it here with the sub (^_^)
It really upsets me that people's constant criticism of his singing abilities has led him to believe no one cares about his songs and that we only care about the visual performances. He has a great voice that just like the first commenter said is very sexy and pleasurable to listen to. He sings every song with such emotion (even the upbeat songs) that it touches my heart every single time. It's not what octave you can reach that makes you a great singer, it's whose heart you can reach that makes you great.
ReplyDeleteTHANK FOR TRANSLATE SPECIAL INTERVIEW!LOVE EVERY WORD!I WANT SAY :KIM HYUN JOONG VOICE IS SPECIAL.HE HAVE AWESOME STYLE TO SING AND TO FEEL SONGS AND MUSIC.HE NOT HEAR MUSIC,HE FEEL MUSIC,AND THIS MAKE DIFFERENCE,HE IS TRUE AND VERY TALENTED ARTIST.HE GIVE HIS SOUL IN ALL WHAT HE SING,AND HIS SPECIAL VOICE CAN MAKE THIS SPECIAL CONNECTION BETWEEN HEARTS.RESPECT HIM AND LOVE HIM VERY MUCH.FIGHTING.NOT EXIST WORDS IN WORLD TO DESCRIBE HIS SPECIAL UNIQUE STYLE TO SING AND TO BE.
ReplyDeleteLeader, You work with your heart & soul, and you continues improve.
ReplyDeleteYou challenge the yesterday of you, and give the best to the fans from each period time. Leader, we notice & we appreciate it.
I am proud to be your fans. In the future, I hope I can be the fans you admire with. Just joking :) but I really admire the way you work with passion.
Leader, love your enthusiasm. Let’s all work hard to fulfill our goals!!
^___^
I think Leader is just being to modest and it's 4Dness coming to play too..
ReplyDelete"Frankly speaking, it seems that nobody is interested in my songs in themselves."
Leader are u testing us?? We love your music..
I think he knows it not true.. his fans may be buying his albums coz we love his music, but his second album reaching #5 in world billboard charts shows his music has spread beyond the fandom.. I know this made him really proud of his music and it has made him even sure of himself.. Its true we dont expect a masterpiece but his passion and his musical talent has made beautiful music for everyone.. He also reached #2 in Japan billboard, he could have reached #1 if not for AKB48.. This has shown the popularity of his music too..
I cant wait for the day when he fulfills his dream of making band music.. Its time the world got to know the real rocker Hyun Joong.. I dont doubt his musical talents.. I know he's gonna go even further as a musician..
Loving you and supporting you always Leader.
All the best for this year's venture.
Leader, we love to watch your music MVs, but we enjoy listening to them too. Your music treats both our eyes & ears very well. We love your music.
ReplyDeleteYou are neither the first artist nor the first freight handsome male artist I am interested. but, you are the longest artist I have been following.
If only just your God look & funny side, I probably have aimed to someone else. But you great works have kept me fall deep and deep for you. what can i do :)
you have proved you can do it. Not only in music, we are expecting more form your acting and other thing you are interesting in also.
Leader, let’s forget the nobody, there are many some ones all around the world love your music & drams. Please believe in yourself.
more music, more albums, more concerts, more dramas, more movies ...... leader, we keep our faith on you. fighting !!