[DaolSori]

Since its establishment in 2013, Daolsori has continued its efforts to discover hidden gems of Korea’s local traditional music and to attempt creative interpretations of them, thereby shedding new lights on the country’s cultural identity and upholding traditions in original ways. These endeavors have introduced music fans to contemporary Korean folk songs of 21st century. Daolsori’s music will console the hearts of those who desire refreshing escapes from everyday life.

Performance Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSy3F9oOpn4&ab_channel=%EA%B5%AD%EB%A6%BD%EA%B5%AD%EC%95%85%EC%9B%90%5BNationalGugakCenter%5D

[Work Description]

Dongbu Yeon-ga ("Love Song of the East") / compiled by Daolsori, arranged by Lee Seulgi

Folksong literature, arranged in three vocal parts and piano accompaniment. The piece features diverse mixtures of the original works, playing blended versions at one time and then presenting original parts at other times.

(Lyrics)

<Introduction>

Arari arari

<1st Refrain>

Arirang arirang arariyo let me go over the Arirang hills

Arirang arirang arariyo let me go over the Arirang hills

1. Will it snow, rain or pour?

Dark clouds gather over the Mansu-san Mountain

2. Hey, rower of Auraji, bring me cross the river

Ginger flowers of Ssari Valley are falling down

3. The fallen flowers will be embraced by fallen leaves

Where is my lover wandering away from me?

< 2nd Refrain >

That’s right, that’s the way things are.

Why not live with me happily forever?

4. Painful is this life, heartless are you

You leave me after making me love you.

5. The moon light is bright in the wind

My heart longs for you.

<2nd Refrain>

6. I must stop missing my lover who wanders away from me.

I would rather kill myself to forget my burning love.

[Performer]

노래(Vocal) 김송지(Kim Song Ji)

피아노(Piano) 박주화(Park Joo Hwa)

노래(Vocal) 송현아(Song Hyeon A)

노래(Vocal) 이해원(Lee Hae Won)

[영상제작 Production]

국립국악원 National Gugak Center

*Program & content material provided from the National Gugak Center