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Process making Space Music
I was in charge of sound design or music creation in our group, and one of the things we planned was to create space-themed music to go along with the alien dialogue. In fact, music in space is a space without air as a medium for sound, so we had to use our imagination to…
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About court music of the Joseon Dynasty (1)
The music of the Joseon Dynasty can be divided into court music (Jeongak) and folk music according to modern classification. As the name suggests, court music refers to music used at royal events, while folk music was aimed at the general public. During the Joseon Dynasty, court music can be divided into three types of…
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Can Crossover Music be called Traditonal
Music using traditional instruments has received a great deal of attention around the world. Some people consider music performed on traditional instruments to be ‘traditional’ regardless of the form of the song or the way it is performed. However, others argue that in order to be called traditional music, the components of the music, including…
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My own sonic ethnography
I thought about the cultural context in which music has developed in Korea, and why traditional Korean music has not developed. In this article, I will briefly discuss both. Korea existed under the name Joseon until 1910. During the Joseon Dynasty, there was a unique culture that was created over many years, including language and…
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About Korean Radio Programm
I grew up in Korea, so I’m more familiar with Korean radio programmes than British radio programmes. In Korea, radio programmes usually feature stories from listeners and corresponding song recommendations. Although even if this way of presenting radio is a bit cliché, I think it’s a great way to introduce new or unfamiliar music to…
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Various Constituents of Radiophonic Artworks
In accordance with the preceding discourse, the auditory immersion in various visual media, including videos and radio broadcasts, is notably augmented by the skilled manipulation of sound by Foley artists, which serves to render the experience more verisimilar, while the emotive resonance of the depicted scenes is further accentuated and conveyed through the judicious selection…
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Radio Workshop
On February 23rd, a radio workshop was conducted utilizing ABLETON LIVE and FM RADIO technology. Participants observed the relative ease of transmitting a radio signal using ABLETON LIVE to send an FM signal, which was subsequently received and broadcasted by a radio transmitter. An experimental broadcast was executed, featuring both a pre-prepared sample script and…
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Consideration for GSC Essay
We were tasked with crafting an essay on Global Sonic Culture, accompanied by four briefs to guide our exploration. Contemplating potential avenues for research and writing, two distinct ideas emerged. In this discourse, I will delineate a purpose and preliminary plan for both topics, comparing them to discern the one I would prefer to delve…
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How can we hear well subtle sounds in films
Today, when we watch a film or drama, we rely on various subtle sounds to make it feel more real. Take, for example, the final duel scene from Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966). In this 10-minute video, we encounter a plethora of sounds: hands digging in the sand, shovels clearing…
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About the Radiophonic Sound arts
Radio in Korea differs significantly from its European counterpart. In Korea, radio programming primarily revolves around news, personal narratives, and song recommendations. Consequently, I found it challenging to grasp the mechanics of radio broadcasting discussed in class. However, as I delved into various radio projects, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to audiobooks, which share…