(November’s monthly Music Special: Royal Pirate Third EP [3.3] - We invite you all to the showcase)
Special | Royal Pirates 3rd EP Album [3.3]
Royal Pirates has been reborn with their new album [3.3]. The number 3 has numerous meanings, among them “perfection”, “clarity”, and “inevitability”. The band made of three members, are coming back with their third album, and it is set to release on December 1st. Coming soon! Royal Pirates is coming back with a new formation, in the pursuit of perfection in music for their third EP. Naver Music would like to invite you all to see how they are preparing for their showcase. (The showcase will be held one day before the album release, on November 30th at Hongdae Westbridge.)
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Extended Album | Royal Pirates – [3.3]
The Royal Pirates are coming back with their third EP [3.3] after a long time, and with it holds the meaning of being re-born as a band. In the process of making this third album, the Royal Pirates have faced the pain of creation, inner conflict and change, and more than anything else- bassist James’ sudden accident caused them to face an uncertain future with fear and uneasiness.
Even so, in the face of this tragedy they were able to unleash the latent music they had inside them without hesitation, and mature by bounds to create an even more meaningful album to show people, which is [3.3]. Each track has an addictive quality, with a strong melody and high energy and we anticipate that [3.3] will be a sensation all across the world.
Video | Run Away MV Teaser ♦
Video | Run Away MV ♦
Track | Unreleased Photos and “Read Again the Album Introduction”
Track 1. Let U Go
Let U Go is the song written shortly before bassist James’ accident. It is the one song on the album that has the most rock elements. The song is an 80′s modern rock style fused with electronic dance, and arranged so that a three member rock band can give a powerful performance. This song may be familiar to most RP fans. In this song, you can hear bassist James’ last bass performance.
Track 2. Too Fast
Too Fast is this album’s double title song, and features 80′s nostalgic elements in a modern new retro wave sound to bring it into 2015. This song is meant to encompass RP’s transition into their new sound. The evening the soundtrack for this song was made was the day James got into his accident, and the next day the members faced shock and psychological difficulties. They used this song to express their dearest thoughts towards one another. The theme of this song is forgiveness and resolution; though it may come on strong for a relationship between man and woman, between the members it illuminates their relationship. For Korean-Americans, they faced and overcame their inability to adapt to the unfamiliar culture of their home country with the passion they held for their music. However as individuals with different upbringings, they also had to overcome their individual shortcomings and mental unease, as well as face the reality they could not escape.
Still, throughout all this, bassist James’ sudden accident was like a great misfortune had come to take everything away from them. Losing the use of his wrist was like losing his alter ego and, unable to hold his bass guitar, James fell into a hellish hopelessness on top of the physical pain he was experiencing. This pain was not only felt by James, but by the other members as well. To the boys who thought of their problems as theirs alone, this posed a common issue that raised awareness of their necessity to think of their future together… Though crisis came to meet them, it became an opportunity for them to dress their long-standing wounds, and before long become a story of acceptance. Though James became unable to play his guitar, he switched to an electric keyboard and this became the turning point in Royal Pirates’ music. This song expresses one’s ability to find hope and friendship in face of sadness; Just like these boys who never lose their smile, the light beat and rhythm keep the song alive.
Track 3. Run Away
Run Away not only represents the unique sound change that musician band RP wants to pursue, but it is also the song that was created after tragedy caused the band to make a new formation. The song is a fresh mix of rock and EDM and has a strong sound made by incorporating Break Beat into this modern rock, enlisting the help of DJ Schedule1′s unique scratch and Enik’s (IAMMEDIC) featuring to make music that is even more powerful and has more of an impact and performance. “Run Away” holds a positive message of overcoming difficulties, and expresses parts of the hard reality that the RP members have lived through. In a reality full of patience and wait, the song carries the Royal Pirates members thoughts that they want to share with the lost and suffering youth of today.
Track 4. U&I
U&I is highly addictive with a catchy melody and pop-rock sound mixed with a funky groove. It’s a song about the relationship between two people, with the themes of fate and destiny. Even despite the big and small conflicts the RP members have had due to their individualized personalities, in the end they still come together and make music in a bond that can only be attributed to fate. The message this song carries is that despite fate or destiny, anything can be done with one’s own strength. It’s a pop song with a melody you may easily find yourself humming. The more you hear it the more you’ll fall in love with this song’s charm.
Track 5. Dangerous
Dangerous is a song that features break beat and electronic elements tinged with authentic American rock elements. After going a long interval without any action, and in face of the member’s injury and frustration, they are put into a dramatic situation!! After all the stress and troubles they’ve faced in that interval, they can now let go of their worries for a while with the sound of this strong beat. By incorporating traditional American rock sound, we hear Moon’s first charming shouting and drummer EXSY’s latent funky Break Beat. This album also features a MIDI instrument in member James’ added electric elements to make it something that is full of RP’s unique color. The strong sound and straightforward lyrics make the song especially impressionable.
Track 6. Without You
Without You is a song written by EXSY, the lyrics of which express his innermost thoughts at his life’s lowest moment. He spent much time bewildered- faced with a hazy future in an unfamiliar society and a quickly changing music industry, his only option was to change. Starting off full of ambition in his early twenties, he soon found himself struggling, hitting the same wall of frustration time and time again. Wanting to rid himself of that reality, he prayed every night. His prayers became the outline of this song. The song features the 808 bass sound often heard in R&B and a lingering guitar solo in the second half that stirs the heart. It’s a mix of R&B and rock that makes a truly unique rock ballad.
The album [3.3] is about overcoming the pain of reality, and with that completely overcoming adversity to be reborn again so that the members can have a prosperous vision of the future. We want to spread the message of hope for everyone.
Video | After Comments from Producer Jae Chong ♦ (In English)
Making Video | Behind the Scenes at the Album Jacket Site ♦
(Translations in the video comments)
Story ① | Royal Pirates in the Studio & Introducing their Producer
Coming back with a whole new sound, the Royal Pirates third album [3.3] has a rock base and includes various other genres as well. Each gem-like track was born in this place, the studio where the Royal Pirates and their producer met to record the album.
Left | Though hidden behind the mic, you can still feel how passionately he sings from his pose. Who is it?
Right | It’s Moon Kim, who is diligently recording with a new way of singing. In this album [3.3], you can feel that there are many changes, but the one thing that has become even more charming is Moon Kim’s vocals.
Also, another change! After changing his stage name to EXSY, he comes back with an edgier appearance as well. It’s Sooyoon (aka EXSY)! [3.3] features songs that all three members and Producer Jae Chong have written and composed, however the very last track is one EXSY wrote lyrics for alone. You can really feel his emotions.
EXSY and Producer Jae Chong are intently focused on their work.
It seems unfamiliar but isn’t- Producer Jae Chong’s back.
For the Royal Pirates’ third album, they are working together with world renowned producer in America and even China, former SOLID member Jae Chong. He’s bringing 80′s elements into 2015 by infusing all six songs on the album with a trendy sounding electric rock, retro dance, hard rock, and various other genres to bring you an album with a whole new charm.
Video ① | A Message from Producer Jae Chong
(Hello, I’m Producer Jae Chong. I’ve become the producer for the 3.3 album. It’s an album with rock, electro, and various other genres. There are many charming qualities to it. Please anticipate it!)
Story ② | Practice Sketch for the Showcase
In order to successfully perform all songs on the 3rd EP live at the showcase, let’s take a look at the practice room, shall we? The album features an even richer voice from Moon Kim, and melodies that are infused with emotion.
Drummer EXSY’s edgier appearance.
The thing that most influenced Royal Pirates’ change in sound is James’ change in formation. (position)
A new Royal Pirates with new music. Even in the practice room one can see their unprecedented changes.
Video ② | Royal Pirates Showcase Practice Video & Greeting
(M: The new album, 3.3 is comprised of 6 songs that we have really become attached to. We worked on it along with Producer Jae Chong. It has a musical style that I think we’ll be using a lot more in the future. | J: There’s a huge difference. We’ll show you a very different RP from the one you’ve seen up until now. | S: We’ll be having a showcase on November 30th. We’ve been preparing to make it really fun. I hope a lot of you come. | M: Our third album [3.3] will be released on December 1st. Please anticipate it. We’re also planning on having a great time at the showcase on November 30th. I hope you can all come and enjoy it with us! Meet you there!)
SHOWCASE | Royal Pirates 3rd EP Showcase [Showcase info]
(To. Everyone at Naver Music - Please give our album [3.3] a lot of love and please spend this winter warmly! We love you ♥)
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Translations by SSRP (Please take out with credits!)
