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Yim Jae Wook and Ahn Jeong Hoon are Position. The latest release is their fourth album and most of what's on this CD can be described as easy-listening, but they do mix it up a bit with some rock and pop themes.
The Prologue [MP3] does a good job in setting the tone for the rest of the album. It's a jazzy bit of easy-listening music full of instrumental passages.
From its opening notes, the dramatic Run [MP3] has the feeling of a wide-open, full-throated epic. It still falls within the realm of easy listening, but throughout the song the music sweeps upward with energy, giving the music an overall tinge of triumph.
One Night [MP3] has a creepy beginning that is reminiscent of Ernest Borgnine's voice-over in Michael Jackson's Thriller. The deep voice at the outset is in contrast to the rest of the song, which, although quite earnest, is much lighter in tone.
One of the prettiest songs on the album is Blue Day [MP3]. Blue Day [RealAudio] consists mostly of vocals laid over a classical guitar accompaniment. You [MP3] is also a nice listening experience. It's a little less delicate than the previous song. Sometimes the vocals in You [RealAudio] are a little thin in the upper registers, but other than that, it's decent.
My first impression of Byun Shim [MP3] was that it was going to be a rock song. It has some kicking guitar riffs at the beginning. The lyrics and beats are more pop in the middle sections, but it's still the hardest sound Position produces on this album. There's a good guitar bridge about two-minutes into the tune.
Nuh Duhnahnhoo... [MP3] reverts back to the Blue Day style. It is built on piano and guitar appreggios, and the singing is very sweet and soft. This song builds into something closer to Byun Shim in places where the acoustic guitar is replaced by the electric.
Dahn Hanbuhnui Sarang [MP3] is a ballad. It gains volume and strength and never really returns to the quiet, calm state in which it began. If you're looking for a more "pure" ballad, listen to Oraen Yuhninkwanui Ibyun [MP3]. This has a slightly different color than Blue Day due to the orchestration, but I think it equally as pretty.
Say Say Say [MP3] is a lot more pop than the rest of the album. It has a slightly Latin edge to it, and it reminds of a couple singles from the CD Country Kko Kko's released earlier this year, namely Gimme1x Gimme1x [MP3] and Ole1x Ole1x [MP3].
The classical guitar returns for Saranghae Saranghae [MP3], a serene melody with tender lyrics. It provides a good transition to the closing song, Piano No.7 [MP3]. Piano No. 7 is a short piece, but it is a beautiful way to end a CD.
By Denise Ahn
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