Kim Hwajong's first full-length album <Mystery Story>
As the first full-length album by acoustic guitarist Kim Hwajong, it is an album that allows you to see the musician's musical world in a more structured way. Each song contains a story, and all nine songs are connected as one, and it was created with the hope that this album would become a storybook that tells a mysterious story to the listener.
1. Mystery Circus
This song depicts the opening of a splendid circus.
Imagine the audience fascinated by dance, performance, and bizarre tricks, and the clowns enjoying it.
Contra Bass | Hwang Hyun-moo
2. The Dance Of A Marionette
I drew the image of a puppet tied to threads on the stage.
Cutting off the puppeteer's strings that move his arms and legs, and trying to escape for freedom,
Eventually, he fails.
3. Alley Cats
When I see stray cats on the street, I sometimes wonder where these children go and what their daily lives are like.
On a sunny day, I drew the adventures of stray cats into a song.
4. When Someone Loves You
I wanted to capture the various emotions of being in love in one song.
There will be good things and bad things, but in the end, love itself is beautiful.
5. Memories In The Festa
I imagined a crowded festival.
Although they are fleeting encounters, the expectation of meeting again someday,
Or the excitement of meeting new people
I wanted to portray it as a festival that will never end.
Percussion | Jung Mu-woon
6. Deal With The Devil
This song depicts a protagonist shaken by the devil's whispers.
7. Genesis
This song was created while recalling the story of ‘Greek and Roman Mythology’ that I saw when I was young.
I drew the chaos and chaotic world of Genesis.
8. Last Masquerade
I drew people enjoying a masquerade ball with their faces hidden behind masks.
It contains the story of ending without knowing each other's true faces until the end.
9. Night Restaurant
This song was drawn while thinking of a restaurant I used to visit often.
In the evening after finishing their daily lives, people meet in one place
It contains the story of people sharing their stories and warmly wrapping up the day.
[Credit]
Composing | Kim Hwajong (Hwajong Kim)
Recording | Kim Hwajong (Hwajong Kim)
Contra Bass | Hwang Hyun-moo
Percussion | Jung Mu-woon
Mixing | Antoine Dufour, Kim Eun-sung
Mastering | Antoine Dufour
Album photo | Yoon Seong-won
Album Artwork | Kaya
Author: Kim Hwajong
Publisher: Mirrorball Music
