Analog Sonyeon – HiphopKR

Rapper Analog Sonyeon has released his third LP ‘Sound of Field (현장의 소리)‘ today, both online and as a cassette tape. Support comes from Evo, Kimparkchella, Humbert, aepmah, MarginChoi, The GITA, and more.

In 2007, Analog Sonyeon released his debut album ‘정류장’ (lit.: stop/station). His first LP ‘행진’ (lit: parade) came out in 2010, followed by ‘택배왔어요 (Special Delivery)’ two years later. His previous single ‘선인장’ (lit.: cactus) came out four years ago and was his sole online release.

Today, the rapper is making a comeback with a new full-length album. Living up to his name, he is also releasing it on cassette tape, something he has been wanting to do for a long time. Only included on the cassette tape is a remastered version of ‘절망도 사치스러운 (With Koonta)‘.
Analog Sonyeon has received support with the album from his long-time colleagues Evo, Kimparkchella, Humbert, and aepmah (previously known as Soriheda). The title track features saxophonist Sungjoon Kim.

Rapper Analog Sonyeon’s third LP shares the name of The People’s Culture Movement Alliance’s 15th album that came out in 1989. As democratization began after 1987, “The People’s Culture Movement Alliance” (민중문화운동연합) started making cassette tapes with protest songs that contained the sounds of the people. Following independent concerts, the alliance lost its influence more and more. Subsequent to the democratization, the protest songs that could consistently be heard at demonstrations, activist gatherings, and on plazas became the “Sound of Field” to following generations, songs that were difficult to sing along to. Rapper Analog Sonyeon, who could be seen at plaza gatherings from time to time, paid attention to another type of “field sounds.” “Someone had to tell our generation’s ‘field sounds’ and that someone could be me,” so his thoughts. “Yes, I can do it too.”

The time from 2012 after the release of his second LP until 2016 when Soon-sil Gate took place is part of Analog Sonyeon’s album. In his own words he includes what he has heard at plazas, rallies, on stages, in alleys and in between. In 2018, the movie ‘1987: When the Day Comes’ is showing in cinemas. Pondering on its meaning, Analog Sonyeon releases his third full-length album, reminding of the old protest songs by releasing it on cassette tape. When someone sarcastically remarks that hiphop has become “cool,” remember this rapper that always went to the plaza gatherings. Even though he did not stand on stage, he was one of the people at the weekly candlelight rallies at Gwanghwamun. And you can firmly believe that the tracks on his album bring a humble but big amount of strength to everyone who shed sweat and lit candles with frozen hands.

Along with the album, Analog Sonyeon also revealed the music video for the title track ‘해녀‘ (lit.: female diver). The artist comments: “Most of the female divers are elder women. On land, they hurt here and there, but in the water they swim around freely. When I rapped at the 10th Jonggak Music Festival of the Korean Council of Centers for Independent Living, I asked a sign language interpreter to interpret my lyrics. On that day, the song ‘해녀’ came to my mind together with the music video. We are all divers who dive freely in their own sea.”
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The album is currently available on cassette via Dasi Bookshop in Korea and online via Korean music portals.

‘Sound of Field’ Track List & Credits:

바보선언
Produced by Briks
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by Briks, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by Briks
All Instruments: Briks
Recorded by Briks at Briks Room
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
부대찌개 (With Evo)
Produced by B.A.D
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon, Evo
Composed by B.A.D, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by B.A.D
All Instruments: B.A.D
Recorded by Evo at Evo Studio
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
노점가 TITLE
Produced by Kimparkchella
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by Kimparkchella, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by Kimparkchella
Electric Guitar, Bass, Drum Machine, Juno106, Pro-One and Programming: Kimparkchella
Recorded by Jungjoo Park at Studio OM
Mixed by Kimparkchella at Studio OM
우아한 거리 (Remastered)
Produced by Humbert
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed and arranged by Humbert
All Instruments: Humbert
Additional Guitar: Gyoowon Lee
Recorded by Humbert at Studio Knot&
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
닥트
Produced by The GITA
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by The GITA, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by The GITA
All Instruments: The GITA
Recorded by The GITA at DIJ Studio
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
건조식품 (With Sun-ah Kang) (Remastered)
Produced by Humbert
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by Humbert, Sun-ah Kang
Arranged by Humbert
Vocals: Analog Sonyeon, Sun-ah Kang
All Instruments: Humbert
Recorded by Humbert at Studio Knot&, Jahoon Goo at 109 Sound
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
집시 (With Kimparkchella)
Produced by Kimparkchella
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon, Kimparkchella
Composed and arranged by Kimparkchella
Electric Guitar, Bass, Drum Machine and Programming: Kimparkchella
Recorded by Jungjoo Park at Studio OM
Mixed by Kimparkchella at Studio OM
해녀 (With Kim Sungjoon) TITLE
Produced by The GITA
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by The GITA, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by The GITA
Additional Vocals: Jinwang Park
All Instruments: The GITA
Saxophone: Sungjoon Kim
Recorded by The GITA at DIJ Studio
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
어깨동무
Produced by MarginChoi
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by MarginChoi, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by MarginChoi
All Instruments: MarginChoi
Recorded by Jahoon Goo at 109 Sound
Mixed by MarginChoi at Margin24 STUDIO
육개장
Produced by The GITA
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed by The GITA, Analog Sonyeon
Arranged by The GITA
All Instruments: The GITA
Recorded by The GITA at DIJ Studio
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
고생하세요
Produced by The GITA
Co-produced by Analog Sonyeon
Lyrics and Vocals: Analog Sonyeon
Composed and arranged by The GITA
All Instruments: The GITA
Recorded by The GITA at DIJ Studio
Mixed by aepmah at AFMlab
절망도 사치스러운 (With Koonta) (Remastered) (Cassette Tape Only)
Composed by The GITA, Koonta
Arranged by The GITA
Lyrics: 위재량 (Wi Jaeryang), Analog Sonyeon, Koonta
Vocals: Analog Sonyeon, Koonta
Guita: The GITA
Piano: Yahmine
Recorded by Minhee Kim at TS Studio
Mixed by R-EST at SoundWave Lab

Album Credits:

Executive Producer: Analog Sonyeon (Sonyeon and Music)
Producer: Analog Sonyeon
Mastered by aepmah at AFMlab
A&R Direction & Album Coordination: Analog Sonyeon
Artworks & Art Direction: Jinwang
Photography: Jinwang
Video: daysdaze
Support: Kyunghyun Kim of Dasi Bookshop