FLYING DOG 2nd Album [Hommage]

K-Pop FLYING DOG 2nd Album [ Hommage ]

■ Release Date : 2024.06.10
■ Genre : K-Pop
■ Format : CD

■ Tracklist


DISC 01
001 취 (Crossover ver.)
002 해머펀치 (Synth ver.)
003 실크로드
004 나에겐 착한 개가 돼라 (Hard Rock ver.)
005 아끼면서 주는 나무
006 그런날
007 로큰롤 매거진 2024
008 헬바 2024
009 끝이라는 생각으로 2024
010 취
011 해머펀치
012 나에겐 착한 개가 돼라 (Hell ver.)

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"Memories of Rock in Today's Glass: Flying Dog [Hommage]"

The title of Flying Dog's new album is [Hommage]. "Hommage" in French means tribute or respect. It is a term widely used in various fields of art such as literature, art, and music, but in Korea, the word "hommage" has been primarily established in the genre of film. It typically refers to incorporating the influence of respected senior directors or works into one's own film. It can involve bringing the flow of a specific scene to show respect, or incorporating dialogues or mise-en-scènes from the influenced work on a cut-by-cut basis.

Unlike parody, which ridicules the original work, and plagiarism, which stealthily appropriates, homage exists on a qualitative dimension. It differs from tribute, which faithfully reproduces the original work, as it subtly incorporates elements without explicitly revealing them. Good homages are often discernible only to those familiar with the original work, making them simple yet demanding. Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill" is considered a representative work of homage because of this. Even without knowing the history of Hong Kong and Japanese martial arts films, one can still enjoy the movie, but knowing it enhances the enjoyment with every line of dialogue, lighting, or prop, showcasing the richness of the homage.

Flying Dog's second album is filled with homages to heavy metal heroes. The way homage is expressed is also charming. Starting with the cover art by Woo Jung-hoon, which evokes the golden era of heavy metal masterpieces, it exudes a witty LP image. In fact, if you're not a heavy metal fan, the meaning of this cover may not be immediately apparent. Flying Dog subtly embeds respect and reverence for heavy metal within their music, like a clue. At the same time, even if you're not deeply interested in the history of heavy metal, it's still a delightful and appealing hard rock album. This is why this album is considered an excellent example of homage.

Even if you don't know the music of Mr. Big, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Deep Purple, or Motorhead, this album is lively and rocking enough. Members Yi Gyo-hyung (guitar, vocals) and Kwon Ham (bass, vocals) have refined the emotional depth heard in their debut album "[Introduction to Hard Rock]" (2017) with more sophisticated performances. The key to the emphasized sophistication lies in their technical prowess and homage. Homage sometimes appears in the middle of guitar solos, or subtly in the flow of the solo, and occasionally manifests in the overall mood of the song. However, it's not overtly revealed.

It is because it is played in a different tone from the original, or subtly incorporated into a completely different atmosphere of the solo flow. If you've ever felt that a riff from Deep Purple's early Mark II songs sounded like traditional Korean music, or imagined how it would be to have a Mr. Big bass and guitar solo intertwined in unexpected places, or if you've thought about how AC/DC's sudden tapping would flow through pop-rock, then you'll smile every time you encounter the homage contained in this album.

It's not just warm playing. The memories and sincerity felt in the lyrics add flavor to the album. The lyrics, conveyed through Yi Gyo-hyung's robust voice and Kwon Ham's sharp vocals, evoke memories of reading album stories introduced in rock music magazines with friends, reminisce about the days of searching for hangover cures after drinking, and reflect on the life of maintaining a rock band.
The energy poured into the album comes from the various facets of the participants who joined in. For drum performances, Jung Hyun-gyu (Africa), Lee Sung-san (ex-Broken Valentine), Esther (Dongi Hone), and Wang Myeong-ho (Formal Appearances) visited HRC Studio. In addition to Yi Gyo-hyung and Dedy Radio, Kim In-soo and Lee Sang-hyuk (Crying Nut) added kayageum performances, Kim Jin-yi (A-Puzz) added guitar solos, Hwang Rin (ABTB, Caddy), and Yoon Se-na (Dongi Hone) participated in chorus, and Kim Kyung-jun (Broken Valentine, Honey Pepper) and Kim Sang-woo (Sincheon Blues, Headliner), and actor Lee Won-jong added their voices. The collective effort of these diverse senior and junior colleagues, who do not withdraw or avoid but consistently enjoy music, is Flying Dog's attitude.

Flying Dog strives to convey all of this with a non-serious face. The persuasive power of positivity can be seen in the various facets of the fellow musicians who participated in the album. Starting from a lifetime of listening to music and enjoying music together among people, the driving force to sustain relationships lies in the passion for music and the undeniable seriousness of the musical skills. (Look for the cover videos presented by Flying Dog and surrounding artists on HRC TV.) Without unnecessarily bearing the weight on their shoulders, the hands and feet holding the instruments are filled with the joy of hard rock, and the catchy riffs and cheerful lyrics linger in the ears. Perhaps that's why this album pays homage to the exhilarating feelings conveyed by the heavy metal on cassette tapes that once helped endure the arduous daily life.