It's that time of the year again. Happens twice exactly, once around Christmas, and once before summer. So like everyone else, I'm going into my supercharge preparation mode in anticipation of the coming of another great academic earthquake.
Call me weird or crazy or both but sometimes I really like the final season. Cozy and warm in a hole somewhere filling through books, papers and notes, sipping tea with a bit of that icing on the cake that is study music. So here are some calm softening pieces of music that will sooth your cranium from its tension.
First off is another Korean artist, Jae Hyung Jung, a Paris trained piano virtuoso. Recently he gained public recognition in Korea through a show program called Infinity Challenge, and although it's a little tragic that musicians such as he aren't able to gain any fame purely through music, I do approve of this one because I watch the show, and I would've never found him out otherwise.
This song is called To Those in Love. The piece is essentially simple and calm, but unlike Yiruma who is also a famous Korean pianist, it plays with emotions and feelings a bit more complicated and in depth than Yiruma. Also I'm not a big fan of Yiruma. His songs are too plain and darn happy in my opinion.
A particular point I like about Mr. Jung is that he is versatile with his melodies, switching from consonance to dissonance oh-so-naturally, without a hint of a melodic kink anywhere. His French influence seeps pleasantly from his music and is evident in that sweet aroma of neo-classics and jazz embraced together in a serene balance whenever Mr. Jung passes his fingers over the black and white keys.
I'm going to post some more of his pieces down below. I know many aren't into this sort of music, but do give a listen. You might just find yourself relaxed and steady, balanced in between the chaotic stress-fest that is University and the peaceful serenade of Mr. Jung. I'll be joining you soon after I pump a can of redbull into my system.
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