Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) (악단광칠) performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 5, 2021.
Songs:
Yeong Jeong Geo Ri
Hee Hee
The Dance Of Lions
Whatever
Aucha
Kim Yak Dae - Daeguem
Lee Man Wol - Piri & Saenghwang
Grace Park - Ajaeng
Won Meon Dong Maru - Gayaguem
Chun Gung Dal - Percussion
Sunwoo Barabarabarabam - Percussion
Hong Ok - Vocals
Myeong Wol - Vocals
Yoo Wol - Vocals
Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineers: Sae-rom Jung & Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Kendall Rock
Editor: Jim Beckmann
sori.nyc/adg7
kexp.org

[@ADG7_official]

what a lovely studio! thx 4 invite us!

[@habitusb]

여기서 뵈니 행복합니다ㅜㅜ 진작에 세계를 누비셨어야 했는데.. 좋은 음악 감사합니다!

[@nivekoso46]

Thank you for your music, really impressive, peaceful and magnificent. Greetings from Colombia. You ROCK guys!!! WOW

[@RavixOf4Horn]

Your music is beautiful and transcendent!! Please come to New England, I’ll buy tickets immediately.

[@Wordviews]

Thank you for the amazing performance! I would love to know, what is the wind instrument played by Lee Man Wol around the 17:45 mark?

[@joshbentley1290]

I play samulnori (사물놀이) in my college group and your band is making the music I dream of making! Much love to you all!

[@cosmicreciever]

KEXP is the cure when you get tired feeling like every band is doing the same thing

[@ADG7_official]

absolutely.agree

[@user-rr4px2in2m]

they are from china 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@ingridreim3205]

​​@@user-rr4px2in2mNot South Korea?

[@NotChaix]

@@user-rr4px2in2m That's not true. ADG7 is from South Korea,

[@nathanhartono91]

i expected none of this but i am so happy i’ve found it.

[@Ic3crawler]

Holy shit, this is so different but such a breath of fresh air. Really impressed by their singing and playing. The way they make the syllables stand out with their sharp pronunciation is just so tight! And the fact that I've never even seen let alone heard most of these instruments makes it a blast to listen to the unique characteristics of the sound they produce.

[@heyitsalanhere]

You might like.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqnKYpeClN1jndk

[@DonTheMoron716]

Strings. Wind. Percussion. Vocals. Aesthetics... Awesome.

[@mikaelholz]

This is crazy, sounds like a movie soundtrack! Admiring from Brazil!

[@Chris-pt6hh]

Their shows have to be such a dance party!

[@sidsmiff]

Fantastic drumming. Unexpected punk energy!

[@SchizoMelody]

They're technique of playing traditional instruments and scales with a rock and roll rhythm is amazing!

[@JShim]

I've been following this channel for more than several years, but never expected I would come across any traditional music from my country. So proud of them and thank you for letting people know the incrediblle band!!

[@BokyV]

This is probably the most interesting band that I've seen this year. Asbolutely amazing!

[@cattyfram12]

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? This was CRAZY GOOD! Never heard of them but i´m i love with them! The Energy is insane. I needed that! THANKS A LOT for bringing this into my life. Loved every secound of the Performance.

[@maxw5900]

Yes they ARE KIDDING YOU, it's one big joke.

[@benjiexmachina]

My exact reaction, my mouth was AGAPE at the end of that first track

[@rajo741]

@@maxw5900 yes that level of musical artistry is simply so they can have a laugh at our expense. You should talk to your doctor about why you have no capacity for joy in this life.

[@ignacioernesto]

ikr i burst into tears true story wast expecting that level of artistic power

[@lynnettereede6887]

Greetings! Check out the Korean group known as SsingSsing NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Have a GREAT day!

[@adol2397]

As a korean feel shame I didn’t know this amazing musicians

[@Jacklena]

Omg the energy is just marvelous. I’d love to see them live in Paris.

[@rajo741]

My God this might just be a tonic for an exhausted life…of course the synergy between vocals and instruments is extraordinary but these artist also provide us with lovely theatricality that you can’t help but smile at. Beautiful souls. Thank you.

[@keith_gregory]

I wish groups like this got more recognition, it’s so much more creative than the pop stuff.

[@tuwapatrick]

Amazing 🤩. Now I want a collab with DakhaBrakha

[@artavanguardiaxxi3902]

Oh yeeeeeessss 😍😍😍😍

[@ADG7_official]

🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@PhokenKuul]

Oh yeah, I was thinking Ssing Ssing

[@vannguyen-ge2xu]

How about a collab with Animal Collective or Black Midi . ADG7 should be classified as Heavy Metal

[@TiborHunka]

Yes, these are my other favorites, this is the only way to play music.

[@RO8YO]

As I devour all the ADG7 youtube vids, KEXP truely nailed the sound quality of this performance. Kudos to the engineer(s), great work.

[@georgedancy6411]

This is what I like to call, headphones music, because you hear every instrument individually and it makes the music come alive. What a wonderful sound they have

[@unamejames]

Wow I love it. Hee Hee is one of my new favorite songs. The little Motown dance moves were also cute. I have said it before but it bears repeating: Koreans have the best hats in world history.

[@olegivanov7236]

😄 u smart chicano

[@grouchotrout444]

They could just be "cool" looking moves, but I've seen similar movements in traditional Korean dance before. It's workin' whatever it is!

[@ospididious]

This isn't just music, this is magic. I love it.

[@yokogardiner183]

I'm only few minutes in to the performance, and already love Ak Dan Gwang Chil! Thanks KEXP for bringing a diverse array of bands and musicians!

[@ajlikins]

I've loved modern takes on traditional Korean music ever since Tiny Desk showed me the wonderful SsingSsing some years ago, and I'm so happy this ensemble is getting some international attention too! They even open with my favorite song! 🥰

[@enriquemendez1507]

Finally not some breathy voice behind reverb'd guitar like everything else ever shown Finally real music!

[@jeongheeroussard2724]

I’m so proud of their perfomance, as one of korean, which is extraordinaire. This is a real korean Pop married between korean traditional song and 21st modern touch. Please come in Paris l’ll be there with my family and friends to see you all. Bravissimo!!!

[@jur1297]

I can only imagine what a huge party it must be to experience them live. That last song would be such a blast.

[@owlmedicine5023]

KOREAN SHAMANIC FOLK-POP?!?! Uhmmmm AMAZING!!!! Absolutely incredible

[@VeganKebabDoRuky]

@@NeyooxetuseiDreamer Well they got some traditional Korean shamanic instruments, or at least one, and I don't hear any funk. Weren't you thinking of a different band, like Leenalchi?

[@robertspangler6144]

That was crazy good! Never heard anything like it!

[@heyitsalanhere]

Try this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqnKYpeClN1jndk

[@hanjungwoocatTV]

Thanks kexp! 악단광칠! 고맙습니다. 좋은 날입니다!

[@ADG7_official]

감사합니다😄😄아름다운 날이에요😍😍😍

[@PumpkinJane]

And this why I love KEXP so much

[@Yougaljuboja]

Woah...What have I just experienced ??? It was beyond words !!! So intense ! I wanted to cry-laugh-scream-dance... Thank you ADG7 and thank you KEXP ! Geetings from France !

[@Stallagmite]

The vocal layering is crazy cool!!!

[@johnnydrumbone]

This should be published as an album! Amazing!!! 🕺💃

[@dawnpadfield4819]

I'm here after your show last night in Seattle! We were absolutely blown away. So many talented musicians on one stage, I didn't know where to look. It was otherworldly. Thank you for visiting us and for sharing your amazing energy and passion.

[@EezhamDemon]

Extremely fuck with this. Every single musician is ridiculously brilliant and their fashion sense is beautiful. To a reunified Korea.

[@hereaj]

I am so proud of them!!

[@SORIARTISTS]

Thanks KEXP and the host Darek Mazzone for inviting ADG7! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PortsladeBySea]

KEXP at it’s best! 🇰🇷🎤🎶🎺🎻🥁

[@nandikesha]

13:45 brought me to LIFE. This is such an unbelievably wondrous performance. Thanks ADG7 and KEXP!

[@LayneBenofsky]

Incredible musical moment!!

[@viator6653]

Уже несколько раз пересматриваю этот выпуск. Какая энергетика, просто восторг. Мой низкий поклон музыкантам.

[@smokedupgaming]

I've been lying sick for 2 days straight but this got me up dancing, what a fresh masterpiece!

[@user-zs8ni2dd1b]

와~ 이곳에서 듣는 음악이 너무좋네요 물론 현장에서 관객들과 함게 하는 생동감은 없지만 음률 자체만 감상 하기엔 너무너무 감동적 입니다. 잡음 없는 사운드에 한분 한분 열정적인 연주자들 너무 감사 합니다

[@revolversmoke]

Time for ADG7 exposure!! Thank you for bring this gem of a group on the show.

[@the_trevoir]

This is so cool that I think maybe I am not cool enough to be allowed to listen to it. I love how it’s simultaneously droney, and very melodic at the same time. The weirdest thing is, even though it’s 0% electronic, it really reminds me of Stereolab sometimes.

[@POULISHKID]

That feels like a Star Wars soundtrack! Incredibly awesome!

[@battlewrathgaming5047]

That ending song is AMAZING (Whatever) and the drum beat makes me want to find more music with just that sound! What do I even search? BUM BUM BUM BUM, making my body bounce.

[@gungnir4076]

Absolute chaos. Immense. KEXP and Darek, thank you for expanding my musical horizons. Also ADG7 you guys are rad as all get out.

[@good4gaby]

Incredible musicians, vocalists, performers, and composers and arrangers, etc Absolutely incredible. Glad I found you through KEXP on KZbin. ❤️

[@vbayliss2366]

Bravo !! What a refreshingly charming band. You guys are the best thing happens in music scene in 2021. They gel together so tight !! Pls come to Melbourne Australia . Love to see you all here. 꼭 와주세요 !! Xx

[@TheBrettEnglish]

Did anyone else cry profusely, as the music woke up your soul and made you feel fully alive and joyful? 😳😭😃😃

[@onur4658]

No.

[@Lord_Heron]

Also no, I just enjoyed it in a more usual way, as a music lover.

[@ijmentalight]

Actually, that feeling is called 'han' in Korean. Kinda similar to the soul of Blues.

[@lorenzagarza4240]

why am i having such a great time

[@eldude-iv8dw]

Man South Korea is killing it art wise between music, tv, and film. This is great to jam to, thanks for putting this up.

[@b20di3]

Yep... I'm seeing the beginning of a playlist with these guys, The B-52s and DakhaBrakha. Love it!!!

[@neymow2242]

The drummer slaps

[@lozziecap]

Absolutely extraordinary.

[@juicylucy5797]

Fantastic band, would love to see them live at some summer festival.

[@mrsleep0000]

The break down into the coda of Hee Hee is so damn good.

[@DisciplineandPunish]

It's such an energetic performance. Thx KEXP!!! KEXP에서 공연하는 악단광칠이라니... 이건 귀하네요... 그나저나 주로 국내팀이 녹음하고, 촬영한 악단광칠의 음악, 비주얼과 꽤나 다른 느낌이 드네요. 일단 악기 개별 선예도가 엄청나게 높고 마스터링도 다른 스타일이라 다른 음악같은 느낌까지 듭니다. 생경한데 좋네요. 영상 색감 역시 (긍정적으로나, 부정적으로나) KEXP필터 효과가 ㄷㄷ;;;; 아무튼 악단광칠 흥해라!!!

[@ADG7_official]

감사해요🤩🤩🤩

[@metalalive2006]

before knowing bands like this, I thought Korean music is all about k-pop and boring idol show , but some of bands from Korean are really unique and create vibe different from what I've listened to, which is great

[@yomuthabyotch]

oh theres def an indie scene in korea. every country has an indie scene.

[@olegivanov7236]

I thought, even, americans know that there's two Koreas🙄

[@eemoogee160]

There great 70s psychedelic folk rock from Korea like 김정미, 신중현, 김추자, 산울림. 한대수 is Bob Dylanesque.

[@eemoogee160]

@@olegivanov7236 this band is South Korean

[@christinajohnson6026]

Ive had them on repeat for a year now. love them!! Love the Korean traditional vocal tones!

[@Carlpark]

헐 대박 ,,, 자랑스럽습니다

[@berika6]

Wow! Seeing them here is amazing!

[@dav220]

FANTASTIC, rich, funny, deep and exhilarating XXX

[@MyDearKyoKun]

Saw them live in Copenhagen and can confirm that they are somehow even BETTER than this in real life. Most FUN concert I've been to in a while.

[@ericksoto3132]

Aplausos de pie!!! Gracias ADG7 por tan bella música!!! Gracias KEXP por este regalo!!!

[@nivekoso46]

No puedo creer qué éste escuchando esto. Es increible, ufff. Sé me eriza absolutamente la piel.

[@ericksoto3132]

@@nivekoso46 me pasó lo mismo.

[@josealbertogonzalezmedrano231]

Es lo que necesitaba en esta pandemia

[@blaetzli]

Absolutely amazing thanks for broadcasting

[@crazypoki]

This band is absolutely amazing, I feel so happy I learned about AkDan GwangChil

[@Emmet_Moore]

Legends

[@abigailcaine9828]

We just saw you at WOMAD AKG7!! and we are completely in love with you all 😃😃😃❤️❤️ instrumentalists and vocalists to blow your mind. Thank you 🙏

[@christinawilkes7057]

Thank You KEXP !! I could not go to any of their US tour dates. My heart was broken 💔 So thrilled to see this 🙏🙏

[@brianjett5718]

This is like Ewolk party music. To be honest, I couldn't stop listening.

[@eemoogee160]

That's funny 😁

[@JohnMcKLV]

Funny because totally true!

[@Djester4u]

I feel like a tribal warrior when listening to this, absolutely amazing, I love every song, the last song was pumping, made me want to dance like everyone was watching, Hee Hee was just an absolute joyous eargasm, the instruments and vocals in this band are astonishing

[@HaienTwitch]

AAAAAAAAAH! This has been one of the coolest bands I have ever seen on KEXP! Thanks for the show, music and amazing energetic performance! I was literately dancing around home alone when this started playing.

[@heyitsalanhere]

Have another dance 🎶😉🎶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqnKYpeClN1jndk

[@JeremiahFernandez]

1st song: this sounds cool 2nd song: _where the heck are my headphones_

[@mollypatton5316]

This is killer!! Thanks KEXP and ADG7 for this incredible experience. I'm definitely gonna put them on my must see live band list! I can't wait!!

[@Vvvvvvvvv731]

This was incredible, thank you!

[@hanjungwoocatTV]

[Hee Hee] Amazing Powerful New Sound!

[@diegogtzfdz3110]

Psychedelic AF !!

[@P.Atreides]

kexp and the world of music: great

[@SANITIZEDINC]

Holy smokes! Outstanding. Thank you, KEXP, thank you, youtube. Best thing I've seen in ages.

[@rraffaell73]

There is a mix of sounds from all over the world, that's what I can listen to...

[@danielprivate7442]

They make you feel it.

[@MordechaiKNyamekye]

Pure 🔥 🔥

[@SUPERBRETTASTIC5]

This is awesome

[@KeenTruce]

So Beautiful!! I cried the whole way through. So much talent!!!

[@craigkeller]

Love this group! Thank you 🙏

[@user-ot4yc5eg5b]

Incredible misic!! Awesome players!! And beautiful messages!!

[@ADG7_official]

우왕!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lauralevitan1442]

This band transports me to another place. They are great

[@vladnikitin2566]

This is one of the best musical discoveries I've ever had! Thank you, kexp!

[@simondalton3726]

Goose bumps 🥰

[@artyomca]

I cried. Beautiful music, pure bliss.

[@RO8YO]

Fantastic! Thank you KEXP for delivering something new to my ears.

[@dreastrix]

Wow! Wow! WOW! I'm 9 minutes in and I'm floored. Fan girl-ing.

[@giovannishin9305]

Great performance!!

[@jamesrender2956]

Just saw them last night at Ann Arbor Summer Fest. Amazing live performance. Dynamic and engaging. Great mix of modern and traditional sounds.

[@alistairwkershaw]

This is completely magnificent. Beautiful.

[@areisirike]

No mamuuuut un sueño ver a ADG7 por aca, GRACIAS!!

[@ADG7_official]

hope u enjoyd it!

[@tomipojaghi]

wowww this band is great

[@RustyOrange71]

Forging ahead: 2000 years of Korean classical music meets the twenty first century. What's not to like? (Understatement :))

[@mikeyoo9841]

You mean 5000 years. 😊

[@sunrunner4kr]

Just……wow. Absolutely captivating and stirring.

[@GaryCrossey]

I am woke now! What a powerful group of musicians. Can we talk about the instruments for a moment? The world is a better place with energy like this.

[@rajo741]

What an exceptionally joyous sound. So very cool.