CHEON DUNG - [THUNDER] 1st Solo Album
CHEON DUNG - [THUNDER] 1st Solo Album
Release Date: December 8, 2016
Contents (per version):
- 1 CD
- 1 Photo Book
- 1 Photo Post Card
Depending on versions, contents (cover, photo book, mini book, photo cards, posters, etc.) in the official album package may vary.
All products are officially distributed BRAND NEW and FACTORY SEALED packages.
Your purchase quantity will count towards HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON) and BILLBOARD Charts.
Track List
DISK(CD) 1.
01. Look At Me [Feat. 베이식]
02. Sign [Feat. 구하라]
03. Good
04. Magic Spell
05. In Time [Feat. 자이언트핑크]
Description (Translated):
Thunder's first solo album 'THUNDER'- The first album to show the presence of a solo musician...Participated in writing, composing and producing all songs
- Contains 5 pop songs... Title song 'Sign', funky and sophisticated sound
- More perfected visuals, performance, and musical growth... a leap of thunder as a solo musician
Thunder returns as a solo musician.
As this is an album after leaving the group MBLAQ and moving to a new agency, I had a lot of thoughts about what kind of music to show. There were easier and more comfortable paths, but Thunder wanted to show that he had grown and developed musically, even if it took time. I just silently made music with the hope that the public would recognize the solo musician named Cheondung, and furthermore, acknowledge it.
I received intensive vocal training, which I felt was lacking, and also worked hard on writing lyrics and composing. Cheondung, who claims to relieve stress through music, was a musician to the core. The album was perfected to the extent that it would take up to six months to develop one song. There were times when I missed the stage and it was difficult, but whenever that happened, I calmed down and focused more on music.
With so much patience and effort, it took two full years to complete the first result of Thunder. It is an album that contains the color of Thunder's music and everything about Thunder. With that meaning in mind, the album was named 'THUNDER', an English word for thunder. With this, Mystic Entertainment has another young musician who is self-producing.
Thunder's first solo mini-album 'THUNDER' contains a total of 5 songs, and Thunder participated in writing, composing and producing all songs. The genre of the album is 'Pop', which is the genre of music that Cheondung likes and listens to the most, and it is also the music direction that Cheondung will pursue as a solo artist in the future.
The title song 'Sign' is a song with a funky guitar riff and a unique rhythm. The carefully prepared performance along with the song doubles the immersion of the song.
Many people supported Cheondung for his first solo album. First of all, producer Jo Young-chul, who highly appreciated Cheondung's musical talent and gave advice and encouragement to make an album on his own, acted as a co-producer with Cheondung. In addition, Bae Jin-ryeol (JR Groove), Cheongdam Super, KZ, east4A, and lyricist Kim Ea-na co-composed and wrote the lyrics. Goo Hara, rappers Basick and Giant Pink participated in the featuring, showing synergy with Thunder.
from group to solo. Cheondung, who started the second act of his music life, plans to expand his presence as a solo musician starting with this album.
1. Look At Me (Feat. Basic)
Composers: Thunder, Cheongdam Super / Lyricists: Thunder, Basic
As the first track to announce the start of the album, it is also a song that well reveals Thunder's musical style. It is a song with a sexy and groovy feel, and from the beginning, Thunder's voice singing 'Look At Me' catches your ears. Basic's rapping was added to add to the fun of listening.
2. Sign (Feat. Goo Hara)
Composers: Bae Jin-ryeol (JR GROOVE), KZ, Thunder / Lyricists: Kim Ea-na, Thunder
The title track of this album. It's a pop-style song with a funky guitar riff and unique rhythm, and the dizzying and sweet lyrics that confirm each other's hearts with 'signs' are impressive. After hearing this song for the first time, Goo Hara, who liked the song and participated in the feature, showed a good collaboration as Thunder's partner. Star lyricists Kim Eana and Cheondung co-wrote the lyrics, and Bae Jin-ryeol, who made MBLAQ's 'Y' and Rain's 'Rainism', Ga-in's 'Secret', and INFINITE's 'Standing Face to Face', KZ. has completed a sophisticated song in harmony with Thunder.
3.Good
Composer: Bae Jin-ryeol (JR GROOVE), Thunder / Lyricist: Thunder
'Classic enamel shoes, pomade hair, black suit'. There is a legendary musician who vaguely comes to mind just by hearing these first lyrics. Just Michael Jackson. Thunder's musical role model, Michael Jackson, likes things that Thunder also likes in the lyrics. The up-tempo repetitive clap sound adds to the addictiveness, and the funky groove makes the body shake.
4. Magic Spells
Composers: Thunder, Cheongdam Super / Lyricist: Thunder
It is the only pop ballad genre in this album, and it contains the story that Cheondung wants to tell to himself who is struggling. It is a song filled with Thunder's heart and sincerity, and contains the message that 'anyone can achieve their dreams'. The hook part that seems to cast a spell on oneself can be easily sung by anyone, and it is a song that gives positive energy just by listening to it.
5. In Time (Feat. Giant Pink)
Composers: east4A, Thunder / Lyricists: Thunder, Giant Pink
Based on the R&B pop genre, it is a song with a lot of Motown sound elements of black soul. In particular, the main synth and bass parts also used vintage synth instruments to create a more soulful and groovy feel. It contains the content of wanting to be trapped in the time with the person you love because you are so happy, and Giant Pink's husky rap adds to the intensity of the song.
Description (Original):
천둥 첫 번째 솔로 앨범 'THUNDER'- 솔로 뮤지션 존재감 보여줄 첫 앨범...전곡 작사, 작곡, 프로듀싱 참여
- 팝 장르 5곡 수록...타이틀곡 'Sign', 펑키하고 세련된 사운드
- 한층 완벽해진 비주얼, 퍼포먼스, 음악적 성장...솔로 뮤지션 천둥의 도약
천둥이 솔로 뮤지션으로 돌아온다.
그룹 엠블랙 탈퇴 후 새 소속사로 옮기고 나오는 앨범인 만큼 어떤 음악을 보여줘야 할지 많은 고민이 있었다. 좀 더 쉽고 편한 길도 있었지만, 천둥은 시간은 걸리더라도 음악적으로 성장하고 발전한 모습을 보여주고 싶었다. 오로지 대중이 천둥이라는 솔로 뮤지션을 알아주길, 더 나아가 인정해주길 바라는 마음 하나로 그저 묵묵히 음악을 만들었다.
부족하다고 느꼈던 보컬 트레이닝을 집중적으로 받았고, 작사, 작곡 작업에도 매진했다. 스트레스를 음악 작업으로 푼다는 천둥은 뼛속까지 뮤지션이었다. 한 곡을 디벨롭하는데 길게는 6개월이 걸릴 정도로 앨범의 완성도를 기했다. 무대가 그리워 힘든 시기도 있었지만 그럴 때마다 마음을 다잡으며 더욱 음악 작업에 열중했다.
그렇게 인내하고 노력하여, 꼬박 2년이 걸려 천둥의 첫 결과물이 완성됐다. 천둥의 음악 색깔이, 천둥의 모든 것이 담긴 앨범이다. 그 의미를 담아 앨범명도 천둥을 영어로 표기한 'THUNDER'로 지었다. 이로써 미스틱엔터테인먼트는 또 한 명의 셀프 프로듀싱을 하는 젊은 뮤지션을 보유하게 됐다.
천둥의 첫 번째 솔로 미니앨범 'THUNDER'는 총 5곡이 수록되어 있으며, 천둥이 전곡 작사, 작곡, 프로듀싱에 참여했다. 앨범 장르는 '팝'으로, 천둥이 가장 좋아하고 즐겨듣는 음악 장르이며 앞으로 천둥이 솔로 아티스트로서 지향할 음악 방향이기도 하다.
타이틀곡 'Sign'은 펑키한 기타 리프와 유니크한 리듬이 포인트인 곡으로, 서로의 마음을 '싸인'으로 확인하는 아찔하고 달콤한 가사가 인상적이다. 노래와 함께 공들여 준비한 퍼포먼스는 곡의 몰입감을 배가시킨다.
천둥의 첫 솔로 앨범을 위해 많은 분들이 지원사격했다. 우선 천둥의 음악적 재능을 높이 평가하고 스스로 앨범을 만들 수 있도록 조언과 격려를 해 준 조영철 프로듀서가 천둥과 공동 프로듀서로서 조력자 역할을 했다. 또한 배진렬 (JR GROOVE), 청담슈퍼, KZ, east4A, 작사가 김이나 등이 공동 작곡, 작사로 힘을 보탰다. 피처링에는 구하라, 래퍼 베이식과 자이언트핑크가 참여해 천둥과의 시너지를 보여줬다.
그룹에서 솔로로. 음악 인생 2막을 시작한 천둥은 이번 앨범을 시작으로 솔로 뮤지션으로서 존재감을 넓혀나갈 계획이다.
1. Look At Me (Feat. 베이식)
작곡: 천둥, 청담슈퍼 / 작사: 천둥, 베이식
앨범의 시작을 알리는 첫 번째 트랙으로써, 천둥의 음악 스타일을 잘 드러낸 곡이기도 하다. 섹시하고 그루브감이 묻어나는 노래로, 도입부부터 'Look At Me(나를 봐 달라)'를 부르는 천둥의 목소리가 귀를 사로잡는다. 베이식의 래핑이 더해져 듣는 재미를 더했다.
2. Sign (Feat. 구하라)
작곡: 배진렬 (JR GROOVE), KZ, 천둥 / 작사: 김이나, 천둥
이번 앨범의 타이틀곡. 펑키한 기타 리프와 유니크한 리듬이 인상적인 팝 스타일의 곡으로, 서로의 마음을 '싸인'으로 확인하는 아찔하고 달콤한 가사가 인상적이다. 처음 이 노래를 듣고 마음에 들어 흔쾌히 피처링에 참여한 구하라는 천둥의 파트너로서 좋은 호흡을 보여줬다. 스타 작사가 김이나와 천둥이 공동 작사했고, 엠블랙 'Y(와이)’, 비 'Rainism(레이니즘)' 등을 만든 배진렬과 가인 '비밀', 인피니트 '마주보며 서 있어' 등을 만든 KZ가 천둥과 의기투합해 세련된 곡을 완성시켰다.
3. Good
작곡: 배진렬 (JR GROOVE), 천둥 / 작사: 천둥
'클래식 애나멜 슈즈, 포마드 머리, 블랙 수트'. 이 첫 가사만 듣고도 어렴풋이 떠오르는 레전드 뮤지션이 있다. 바로 마이클 잭슨. 천둥의 음악적 롤모델인 마이클 잭슨이 좋아하는 것들을 천둥 역시 좋아하는 내용을 가사에 담았다. 업템포의 반복적 클랩(박수) 소리가 중독성을 더하며, 펑키한 그루브가 몸을 들썩이게 만든다.
4. Magic Spell
작곡: 천둥, 청담슈퍼 / 작사: 천둥
이번 앨범 중 유일한 팝 발라드 장르로, 천둥이 힘든 자신에게 하고 싶은 이야기를 담았다. 천둥의 속마음과 진심이 담긴 곡으로, '누구나 꿈을 이룰 수 있다'는 메시지를 담고 있다. 자신에게 주문을 외우는 듯한 훅 부분은 모두가 쉽게 따라 부를 수 있으며, 듣는 것만으로도 긍정적인 힘을 얻게 되는 노래다.
5. In Time (Feat. 자이언트핑크)
작곡: east4A, 천둥 / 작사: 천둥, 자이언트핑크
알앤비 팝 장르를 기본으로, 흑인 소울의 모타운 사운드적인 요소를 많이 넣은 곡이다. 특히 메인 신스와 베이스 부분도 빈티지 신스 악기를 사용해 좀 더 소울풀하고 그루브함을 살리고자 했다. 사랑하는 사람과 있는 시간이 너무 행복해서 그 시간에 갇히고 싶다는 내용을 담았으며, 자이언트핑크의 허스키한 랩이 곡의 강렬함을 더했다.
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