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Yoon Youn Sun : Wing of Peace (=1st) (KO,1972)*°°°
airplayed : Tr.4, 3 min, Tr.12, 4 min
This Pop folk singer (with second, male voice) with acoustic guitar, has a slightly "different" voice. With nice calm rock band arrangements (drums, bass, organ, some oboe, piano, strings,..). These are my favourite tracks.
The album has been reissued lately by World psychedelia.
World Psychedelia description : "Another Korean folk classic, that also features "best production and trip vocal." Yoon Youn Sun's beautiful, brooding vocals breathe hope where before there was despair; there are retro-'60s touches that are reminiscent of French yé-yé music of the François Hardy, France Gall type -- sultry, yet nurturing a languid innocence; this album by Yoon Youn Sun was released in Korea in 1972, which makes Yoon Youn Sun a contemporary of Kim Jung Mi, which is a good reference point; the record has several modes: there are duets with a male singer; the songs that groove the best (tracks 5 & 6) occur when the Farfisa organ gets involved; the second half of the record features complex arrangements (a few strings find their way into the mix). Full-color discography included."
Dusty Groove description : "Sultry post folk psychedelia from Korea's Yoon Youn Sun -- with sweet female vocals and a fairly moody overall groove! Wing Of Peace is really melodic take on the post folk and psychedelic singer/songwriter sound of the early 70s -- a set that recalls both the warmth of the California scene as well as the dreamy pop late 60s pop of other climes -- especially the lovely ladies of the French scene. There are lovely female vocals at the forefront of the songs, and stripped down backing of the drums, guitar, bass and Farfisa! 12 tracks in all: Korean titles that we can't translate, but love to listen!"
Other Music description : "Originally released in 1972, this album from Korea's Yoon Youn Sun features the dualities of every great folk record -- some lighthearted elements mixed with the dark and depressive. On Wing of Peace, Yoon's austere vocals ground the mostly buoyant arrangements like a balloon-clutching child. At times reminiscent of France Gall, and others Judy Collins, her clear voice is beautifully serene. The highlight of the album is track 7, where bluesy piano, harpsichord and flute bring out the feel-good in ye-ye (e.g. the la-las in the chorus) and wrap it around some catchy British folk-inspired melodies. Strings kick in on track 8 in a Bacharach flourish, but really get their moment in the (ahem) sun on tracks 9 and 11 with an instrumental break, karaoke style. Other standouts include the flute-led male/female duet (track 3) and the sad, guitar-picked balladry (track 12 -- the lone song with English words uttered, "I Love You"). It's also one of the only songs where the arrangement takes a gloomy turn, conjuring a tale of heartache and loss. Recommended for Kim Jung Mi (the Korean Francoise Hardy) fans looking for a more leisurely vibe. [LG]"
