Korean music.
 

Okay, so it has been confirmed that I will be living on that war torn peninsula by the end of the month. However, I know nothing about Korean music. So might any of you be so kind as to supply me with names of good Korean music? I'm really open to anything from traditional sounds to punk bands to anything else, except Starcraft remixes. I'll even try out some K-pop if it's any good.

Good thread with lots of K-pop here. I asked a friend who's been living out there for 2 years about other Korean music recently, and he said it was all shit. From what I can gather, there's a minimal Japanese jazz influenced scene and odds and sods of lightweight rock in terms of the modern. I've tried listening to a few traditional compilations, and I can't really hear a great deal of difference between, say, Pipa music and the Korean traditions - though that's likely down to my ears not being attuned to east-Asian subtleties.

If you do find out though, let me know. Also, if you fancy picking up some tapes or CDs while you're out there, I'll happy remunerate you at a convenient point.

Sinawi music is quite interesting and occasionally reminiscent of free jazz sax squawking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n15WZBkgs1k


I like this a lot

I also saw these two play recently. They were incredible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORunV...eature=related

Pansori is a kind of traditional music. Mostly it consists of singer and the drummer. The singer tells the stories, the old story.

Singer can give their own interpretation to it. Sometimes they sing for 8 hours. And many singers go to mountains, temples extra and train their sound. When the singer sings well in the soul of the song, people call him or her "got the sound". And the drummer, drums the traditional korean drum.
When you see them singing for real it would be a special experience.

And i'm gonna introduce you the instrument that has unique and sad sound.
sound of "haegum"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0hG7tw9QIU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmRe5vgwzhY

Did you join the military? If so... THAT WAS STUPID!

I'll be in Seoul in two days. I'll look for some music there.
Whereabouts in Korea are you gonna stay, pbradley?

I'll be in Jeonju.

Also thanks to those who have posted music, I'm listening now.

From not that long ago,
Huge companies are making idols conquering music industry.
Most of them are shits.
So.. sad but i don't have much interest in korea music scene ..
Indie scene is not that notable not that big.
Most are getting kicked out . Situation is hard.

I don't think they're great or nice but... some famous indie groups
Nell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-PvOTFxi5E
Crying Nut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxkLDNrVVMU
Jang gi ha and the faces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLiitrGWLSM
MOT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTeTdSY7X98
Galaxy Express
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_5e1oIcIaQ

At least.. Haegum really has a good vibe.

need more feedom..open space.. recognition.revolution from deep down in heart

Most of Koreans don't want any wars.
And I want Sonic youth concert in seoul ..will it be possible? umm

Nicer-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avQW_ENhJSM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE0ptn0CS_g

There would be no war

This is a good thread.