tteonaga...
yeah finally i realize
that im nothin without you
i was wrong
forgive me
Big Bang
하루 하루
Haru Haru
2008
Stand Up
Korean
imeem
mv
not gonna lie, this is easily one of my favorite songs of the year. and of course all the fans agree too, since bb is one of the overpowered groups out there right now (along with dbsk, wgs etc.) but i wont argue at all.
the mv is another one of those typical korean overly complicated, do stuff normal people woudlnt, crazy relationship, super dramatic, why does she have to die type productions that they seem to love. its still definitely well made though.
this style, if you can even call it a style, or type, or arrangement or whatever, of song really seems to fit big bang. haru haru and lies (their 2007 hit) share a lot of very similar elements such as english openings, a vocal and more energetic chorus, a simple but strong piano instrumental melody, an emotional solo leading into the final chorus and more. making them alike, yet still different enough for you to enjoy them equally, i really recommend checking lies out if you havent already.
these are without a doubt my favorite songs of the group, which might have something to do with g-dragon playing a large role in the composition and orchestration of both. maybe hes just got a good touch. i hope they continue with their success in the future in spite of gd moving onto solo work in the usa. hopefully he continues to be part of the group as well as solo? im not sure whats happening at this point in time but gl to him.
one of the songs they sometimes performed in tandem with haru haru during its promotion was heaven. its slightly more upbeat than the other two and has some more varied vocals; certainly a noteworthy track.
the final mention i want to give in this post is last farewell. id basically classify it as a dance song, which is a bit outside their norm, with its strong electronic arrangement and fast tempo. its an energetic song, and the one of the few i know that people who have no interest in asian music will listen to.
actually i almost forgot about their newest release, ill cover it in the next post