clazziquai - 춤 Dance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      춤 Dance - Clazziquai

 

 

 

 눈물을 닦아내지 않길 그의 길에 비가 되어 내리도록
미소를 환히 보여주길 그의 길에 빛이 되어 내리도록

Don’t wipe your tears, let them fall as rain on your path
Show your bright smile, let it be the light on your path

어둠이 사라지면 구름이 지나가면
이제 눈물은 걷고 사랑스런 미소만
When the darkness fades and clouds pass
Hold your tears and show your lovely face

Can you ever understand ?
And you're always on my heart
Put your arms around my soul till I get to you

Dance now (hold your breath)
don't you cry
take my hand, hold your breath, the night is young
dance now (hold your breath)
show your smile
take my hand, hold your tears, the love is young

슬픔이 밀려오려 해도 When sadness tries to take over,

take my hand, and dace with me, so you can see
이별이 영원하지 않길 To keep separation from being our destiny,

set you free, to be with me, so you can see

Doodoo Dooroodoo…

Dance now (hold your breath)
don't you cry
take my hand, hold your breath, the night is young
dance now (hold your breath)
show your smile
take my hand, hold your tears, the love is young

서로 이제 더 이상 만날 수 없다는 그런 생각하며 후회하지는 말길
Let’s not regret, even though we won’t be able to meet again
이제 때가 다가와 나의 여행 끝에서 Now it’s time for me to go,

to be with me, so you can finally see

Dance now
don't you cry
take my hand, hold your breath, the night is young
dance now
show your smile
take my hand, hold your tears, the love is young

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Clazziquai?

Classic + Jazz + Groove = ClaZziQuai

This is how the band got its name in which it doesnt limit itself to one genre but from Acid Jazz to the latest craze, Chill-out lounge. Clazziquai's music comes in different shades such as Classical, Jazz and Groove, with its roots in Electronica and House music, which contains a trace of now popular World music.

Clazziquai's music was somewhat experimental as it started off as a pet project of the leader, Kim Sung Hoon.

 

As a classically trained musician who used to play the piano in a Jazz band, he was an avid fan of the Jazz genre but wanted to create a music that was updated in a way while studying at the Capilano college and CDIS (Center for digital image).

 

Sung Hoon, who was also a fan of King Crimson and Pink Floyd, familiarized himself with the genre Electronica and attempted to create a sound, which was only done by some J-pop artists from the Shibuya movement in 2001.

 

As the sound, a cross between Chill-out lounge and House, was new to the Korean fans, the outcome was an unknown quantity. But, the music soon caught on in the fashion conscious and mega-hip Apgujung area, and was determined successful whether the music was in demand or not.

 

By definition, Clazziquai's music borrows its foundation from the Chill-out lounge style, which became popular in the mid 90s around the club scene in New-York and Paris, which is a part of the Electronica genre which retains the Groove.

The genre, which is often comparable to Jazz and World music is a departure from the average Dance and Trance but with its smoothing qualities is what makes it so appealing.

However, Clazziquai's music is reminiscent of Acid Jazz like the bands Incognito and Brand New Heavies but without the long winding and often boring approach to the music.

 

This is done by using melody lines, which fluctuates high and low along with a wider spectrum of Acid Jazz plus the ambience of the Chill-out lounge. In addition, it is a collage between so many genres like Latin, World Music and Soul with the Electronica of the Shibuya movement that makes the sound of Clazziquai so unique and versatile.

 

 

http://www.myspace.com/clazziquaiproject  

 

 

 

 

 

Clazziquai was formed in 2001 as a pet project of DJ Clazzi(a.k.a. Kim Sung-hoon)’s, with Alex and Christina (who are brother and sister) as the main vocalists. A classically trained musician and a former pianist in a jazz band, Sung-hoon wanted to create jazz with a more electronic feel. After familiarizing himself with the Electronica genre, he fused the two to create his own sound - a cross between chill-out lounge and House (a brand of trance music). The band’s name, CLAZZIQUAI, is a fusion of the words classical, jazz, and groove. Their official mascot is the pig.

 

Three albums were released in 2001: Projects 1, 2, and 3. These albums were extremely amateur in terms of lyrics, vocals, and musical arrangement - CLAZZIQUAI wasn’t ready yet. The albums received little to no promotion, and it was not until the year 2004 and the release of their fourth album, Instant Pig, that the professional sound that defines CLAZZIQUAI emerged. In the meantime, CZQ worked for other artists, such as Loveholic and Epik High, remixing tracks and participating in collaborations.

 

After the release of Instant Pig and its remix album, ZBAM, CLAZZIQUAI’s talent was brought into the spotlight with She Is, the theme song for the hit drama ‘My Lovely Sam Soon’. The OST included the tracks She Is, Be My Love, and the two songs’ respective remixes. Clazziquai’s music, once strictly underground, became mainstream, and their fanbase grew explosively.

 

In 2005, after collaborating with the Japanese artist Fantastic Plastic Machine, and providing a remix on m-flo’s Dope Space Nine album (m-flo loves Sowelu - So Exclusive CLAZZIQUAI PROJECT Remix), the group signed a contract under avex trax. They debuted with the Japan version of Instant Pig, which included an English version of the Sweety PV and various bonus tracks. Their latest Japanese release, the Love Mode Mini Album, featured Verbal of m-flo. CLAZZIQUAI has also worked with Jpop princess Suzuki Ami, as can be seen on track 10 of her AMIx WORLD album (Sweet Voice CLAZZIQUAI PROJECT Remix).

 

As of now, the official members of CLAZZIQUAI Project are DJ Clazzi, Alex Chu, and Choi Horan. Although Christina sings quite a few songs on both albums, she is considered to be a sort of ‘guest artist’. She does not appear in any MVs or performances. According to FLUXUS, CZQ’s record label, Christina has gone back to Canada to continue her studies. Many are confused about the way Clazziquai works - they call themselves a ‘project’, so will there be a rotation of singers? Yet so far, the members have remained relatively consistent. Fans of the group will just have to wait and see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 http://www.clazziquai.co.kr

http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2006/08/27/clazziquai-project