Maestro puts out a classical music album
by javabeans
Capitalizing on his success as conductor “Kang-mae” in Beethoven Virus, Kim Myung-min is putting out a classical music album. Er, what now?
No, Kim hasn’t suddenly revealed hitherto-unknown musical talent (though he professes to be a classical-music enthusiast). Rather, he’s “editing” a compilation to be put out by classical music label EMI Classics, which bears the title “Kim Myung-min’s Classic Maestro.” The album contains Kim’s favorite selections and recommendations, and is organized under four themes (passion, harmony, rest, solitude).
As Kim explains it, many people enjoy classical music but don’t necessarily know where to start; his reasoning behind his selections for this album is to provide the general public with a “first step” in their foray into the classics. The album goes on sale on December 26.
Uh, y’know I love Kim Myung-min, but this seems… unnecessary. The man couldn’t just post up an iTunes playlist?
Via Star News
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1 michi
December 22, 2008 at 8:23 AM
Oh, I don't really care coz I like and support this guy...
And I'm buying his Maestro album too ^^
Thanks for featuring KMM again, javabeans ^^
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2 Bee
December 22, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Sure he could, but where's the money in that? ;)
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3 kellie
December 22, 2008 at 9:52 AM
This is so funny. Creative overmarketing. Like the CF for a Korean cracker with the whole B.V. cast. Go get 'em, Myung-min-sshi. Things may never be this good again. smileyface.
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4 belleza
December 22, 2008 at 11:24 AM
"Things may never be this good again"
What Kellie said. Perfect for the season too.
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5 Sue
December 22, 2008 at 12:29 PM
hahaha.
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6 merriwether
December 22, 2008 at 3:33 PM
They're really milking it, aren't they?
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7 cosmopolite
December 22, 2008 at 3:56 PM
My respect for him just went down a smidge. But money talks.
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8 joni
December 22, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Reality, reality , show me the money ! ha ha
it's strange though!
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9 zombie
December 22, 2008 at 4:53 PM
I believed it is similar to doing a CF magazine cover, but instead it is an album cover now .
KMM also enjoy the liberty of selecting the choice of his preferred music in this album.
This man need to plan for is retirement fund too....not getting younger. lol
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10 ilovekangmae
December 22, 2008 at 5:38 PM
Oh, I think that's perfectly alright. :)
Go KMM! :)
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11 ed
December 22, 2008 at 6:32 PM
testimony: i hated that doozy of classical music, but now will give it a chance under the spell of kangmae!
seriously, there were nice moments in the show, like kangmae calming kids down and persuading blue collar dad that upscale music can lead to a life of the rich and fabulous for kids (or lonely and egotrippin' if you're kangmae :P )
so how about it, classical music for kids?
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12 Thursday
December 22, 2008 at 7:58 PM
I'm all for it. Sure, he'll probably make money, good for him. But the record will also go a long way toward introducing classical music to people who have no inclination to listen to it.
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13 belleza
December 22, 2008 at 11:12 PM
The immortal Kim Myung Min was voted Actor of the Year in an informal poll.
http://www.hanfever.com/2008/12/22/kim-myung-min-selected-as-best-actor-of-the-year/
Also: MBC America is currently reairing the White Tower at 11:00pm every week night (except Friday?)
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14 michi
December 23, 2008 at 12:32 AM
@belleza - thanks so much for the tips on KMM ^^
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15 chajjye
December 23, 2008 at 12:45 AM
i think it will help those who used to hate classical music but loved his character in beethoven virus to venture into classical music. oh well, BV was THAT good in ratings.
is he keeping that hairdo? after it becomes some trend, like victoria b's crop. :P or has it already started??! :P
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16 Bessbella
December 23, 2008 at 5:05 AM
I like this idea, mainly because I've enjoyed classical music before, but never really got into it, due to being at a complete loss at where to start, and this is what he states it's for. And if he's a fan, why not?
Where do you buy albums like these over the net? I've seen OSTs for dramas on yesasia.com but I was wondering if anyone had any other sites to go to?
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17 selva
December 24, 2008 at 2:23 AM
@ merriwether
lol you're right honey... that's what MBC is good at ;-)
anyway, I liked the classical music in BV... it was so refreshing... will be waiting for this album.
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18 michi
December 24, 2008 at 2:59 AM
Heard in soompi that ...
"Kim Myung Min EMI Mastro Classic album had sold 1 million during their presale launch from 17.12.08.
The music industry is considering this album as "Platinum disk" (based on the International Recording Industry Association of Korea 1 million sales) on record.
The official album release date is 26.12.08
Pretty good, eh? ^^
Congratulations, Myungmin~ssi!
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19 tuswit
December 30, 2008 at 7:46 AM
i agree with one of the comments it's perfectly alright -- why not? congrats Kim Myung ssi -- i liked you a lot in Beethoven Virus which I just finished watching on dvd! i actually hope for a sequel with same casting of course! way to go --- if BYJ can go to Japan to promote his food business Kim can start something different, let's just support our Korean actors! Aja
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