Friday, December 21, 2012

Kara 카라 Orion





  This time I would like to talk about an old favorite. I’m speaking of Kara  카라. There are five members, starting with the leader Park (Gyuri) 규리 followed by Han (Seungyeon)  승연 , Goo (Hara) 하라 , Jung Yong Joo  ( Nicole 니콜) and last but not least is the maknae  Kang (Jiyoung)  지영.
  Their new song/video release is called “Orion” from the album “Electric Boy”. It is uncharacteristic of their previous works. It has beautiful set designs. The main set looks like an old brick walled factory that was painted white and converted into a home with Victorian furnishings. It is very elegant.  Even the lady’s attire is not typical Kara. The ladies look stunning in the conservative feminine dresses and sweaters for most of the video. There are also some nice bright gowns in a few of the scenes, keeping with the purity of white in the background.
 The song itself is a beautiful ballad. It talks about a love that is separated by time and distance. How little things like a phone conversation, no matter how muffled or even being cut off can ease the pain of not being together. How we keep abreast of the others life in whatever way we can. The one thing I didn’t understand is where she says she cannot tell him of her love for him. Is it culture or a forbidden love? I think this one will rank amongst my top 20.
    Until next time,
      festus

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