Royal Pirates [Shout Out] - Album Details
The global Kpop movement’s new model, Royal Pirates! They’re lightning fast with a differentiated sound! Three member boy band from California. the Royal Pirates have, in August of 2013, made their debut with single “Shout Out”! After receiving training in Los Angeles in 2009 and performing in the West Hollywood club scene to garner solid skills, talented band Royal Pirates and Producer Kim Taesung have collaborated to finally show off the band’s skills with their debut album [Shout Out]. With the promotion of [Shout Out] the members want to show how the name Royal Pirates reflects upon themselves and their music. A genre that represents what some feel at sea- limitless, freely crossing boundaries with their unique color and unconventional style of music with no regrets.
I’ll shout out the story inside myself! “Shout Out”: a tribute song to everyone in this generation. Answering the call of the inner youth of the rock era using the power of sublimation through music. With the thought that everyone has their own story that can become music in mind, without precedent, the lyrics are presented in two different versions, “Shout Out” and “Shout Out (Synth Rock Version)”
1. “Shout Out” (Lyrics: Royal Pirates, Kim Taesung / Composition: Royal Pirates, Kim Taesung / Arrangement: Royal Pirates, Kim Taesung) Royal Pirates helped in making the lyrics, composition, and arrangement for this song. An addictive song of the modern rock genre with a strong beat and refreshing melody that people can easily sing along to, “Shout Out” shows elements of west coast pop. With a guitar riff reminiscent of heavy metal to to create a refined guitar tone and a trendy pop guitar sound, the songs boasts a sophisticated and unique sound. The song affirms that they are well suited to deliver a splendid harmony with Sooyoon’s powerful drumming, Moon’s intense vocals, and James’ chorus and bass performance- all overflowing with energy
2. “Shout Out (Synth Rock Ver.)” (Lyrics: Cho Bumjoon / Composition: Royal Pirates, Kim Taesung / Arrangement: Royal Pirates, Cho Bumjoon) Royal Pirates collaborate with Sinawe/Black Syndrome vocal Cho Bumjoon, who makes his own interpretation of the title song “Shout Out (Synth Rock Ver.)”. A song, the charm of which comes from the electronic synthesizer sound and its energetic composition, showcasing a sound rich in the funky and electronic Synth Rock genre. In particular the bridge expresses the climax of the song the best, with an electronic sound and exquisite harmony of rock.
3. “On My Mind” (Lyrics: Jang Yeonjung / Composition: Royal Pirates, Kim Taesung / Arrangement: Royal Pirates, Kim Taesung) A song that boasts a funky guitar sound which harmonizes well with a tempered drum performance to present a sweet yet sad feeling. It is an overall neat and popular sound oriented song, a wavering charm which lies in the emotion heard in Moon’s voice, conveying love and longing.
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