Bulsechul | Soyoyu

The word "Bulsechul" roughly translates as "something extraordinary and without equal." Indeed, the young musicians in Bulsechul take their name very seriously - proving themselves in every performance. Bulsechul creates a music that is utterly authentic, while at the same time appealing to contemporary sensibilities; modern and ambitious without being trendy or superficial. Their mission statement is no less extraordinary than the name they have chosen for themselves, namely to create a "City of Pungryu!" (Pungryu is the foundation for all traditional Korean aesthetics - the love of nature, the elegant cadence of poetry, graceful dances, and of course, music).
Each member of Bulsechul is an accomplished master of his instrument: Gayageum, Geomungo, (both are zithers, one plucked, the other struck with a dowel), Ajaeng (a bowed zither), Daegeum (a bamboo flute), Haegeum (a two-string fiddle) and Piri (a bamboo oboe) and Guitar. Their encyclopedic knowledge of the modes, melodies and rhythms of Korean music provide the sonic building blocks for their artistic explorations. Rather than attempting a forced stylistic fusion, Bulsechul’s music is organic. The influence of western folk rock and chamber jazz can occasionally be heard, but have been transformed and now speak with a Korean accent. Together, this diverse and colorful band demonstrates the vitality of 21st century Korean chamber music, drawing all of us closer to their fabulous “City of Pungryu.”LEE Joon : Gayageum
JEON Woo-seok : Geomungo
KIM Jin-wook : Daegeum
PARK Gye-jeon : Piri
Kim Yong-ha : Guitar
PARK Je-heon : Ajaeng
CHOI Deok-ryeol : Guitar, Composition
Bae Jeong-chan : Perccusion