An Bichi, Mook Keewoul, Lee Eunjoo
Korean Folk Songs Vol.1
Han Kook Records (South Korea) 1979
HC-200054 (LP) w/company’s inner sleeve.
sleeve : VG+(dirts.)
media : EX-/EX-(some light surface noise and some light click noise.)
A 1979 release featuring Ahn Hye-suk, one of the leading vocalists of Korean traditional music and a designated Korean Living National Treasure, alongside Gak Gye-wol and Lee Eun-ju. This album marks the first installment in a series devoted to Korean classical folk songs. As with the two subsequent volumes, the real highlight is the sheer power of the three singers’ performances—richly ornamented, deeply resonant, and sung with a rolling, emotive intensity that is nothing short of breathtaking. Through these performances, you can clearly hear how musical traditions nurtured by the Korean Peninsula crossed over to Japan, leaving a profound imprint on classical music, folk song, and even popular forms such as enka. Once you fall under its spell, it’s hard to let go—this music has a truly addictive, singular allure. Highly recommended, together with the other titles in the series.
A1: Norae Karak
B1: Ch'ŏngch'unga