Music Review: GIC May Concert
On an overcast afternoon in May an air of excitement pervaded the area around the Small Theater at Gwangju Art and Culture Center. Gwangju residents of all ages were gathering for the 10th annual GIC May Concert.
On an overcast afternoon in May an air of excitement pervaded the area around the Small Theater at Gwangju Art and Culture Center. Gwangju residents of all ages were gathering for the 10th annual GIC May Concert.
Nevermind has once again brought together local bands, some of whom have released EPs through Nevermind’s own label, and others who regularly turn up for gigs and festivals, making this night a bit of a Nevermind All-star night.
Thus in the case of Gwangju, the full re-audition is a necessary part of being a professional musician every year.
Jaram has been diligently studying music since she was nearly four years old, and playing the violin since she was six.
2012’s concert guaranteed even more opportunities to appreciate the art and culture of other countries, whether or not you really enjoy classical music. Karina provided us with a preview.
As Russian-born American writer Emma Goldman once said “If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution! If I can’t dance, I don’t want your revolution! If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” Emma was absolutely right about dancing and celebrating a revolution. These two elements were born together and without having both, a movement can’t be called a revolution.
Gwangju is home to a large variety of bands, from shoegaze to electroclash, and punk is not excluded from the mix.
Daniel Luzio gives us a look into some music at Zeppelin’s in Gwangju.