Seungyong Chang

Seungyong Chang is an artist, writer, and creative polymath whose work spans multiple disciplines. He’s the president of Art Collage JANG, and his fiction blends the eerie with the beautiful. His gothic horror novel "The Crimson Ballet" explores the dark side of ballet, obsession, and the pursuit of perfection. Fans of psychological horror and gothic literature will find "The Crimson Ballet" a chilling and unforgettable read.

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“Letters We Never Sent” – A Musical Memory After Cinema

There are stories that do not disappear when the screen fades.

They remain in silence,

in memories,

and sometimes in music.

“Letters We Never Sent” is an original cinematic composition created by J Music.

“Before Sunset” Inspired Cinematic Music

A tribute to emotions:

love,

nostalgia,

time,

and the words we never had the chance to say.

Music After The Film.

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When Silence Becomes Music

Some paintings do not need words.

They remain with us through atmosphere, light, and emotion.

“Midnight Diner Lights” was created from that feeling, inspired by the quiet atmosphere of Edward Hopper's “Nighthawks.”

A quiet street. A warm window. A moment of reflection.

This instrumental composition explores the emotional connection between visual art and sound.

Part of:

“Melodies on Canvas – A Journey Through Art & Sound”

by J Music.

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"Swinging Through the Timber,” Feel the Golden Age of Swing!

Step into the vibrant world of classic Big Band Swing!

"Swinging Through the Timber" delivers energetic brass, lively saxophones, infectious rhythms, and timeless vintage dance vibes.

Perfect for jazz lovers, swing dancers, cafés, studying, relaxing, and anyone who loves classic instrumental music.

🎷 Enjoy the rhythm. 🎺 Feel the brass. 💃 Keep Swinging!

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“Letters Written in the Dawn” | “Before Sunrise” Inspired Cinematic Music

Some stories don’t end. They simply disappear into the morning light.

Inspired by “Before Sunrise,” this piece by J Music explores the emotional space between connection and separation—

the fragile moment where everything feels infinite, even though it isn’t.

“Letters Written in the Dawn” is not about what happens in the film.

It is about what remains after it.

The silence. The memory. The feeling that never fully leaves.

🎧 Music After the Film #7

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🎵 What would “David” sound like?

Sculptures may be silent, but great art always speaks.

Standing before Michelangelo's “David,” I asked myself:

"If this masterpiece had a voice, what melody would it sing?"

That question became “David: Breath Before Destiny.”

Part of my ongoing project, “Melodies on Canvas – A Journey Through Art & Sound,” where timeless masterpieces become original instrumental music.

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“Swing Beyond Midnight” | Epic Big Band Swing Jazz Instrumental

✨ Every note swings. Every brass section shines. Every rhythm invites you to dance.

Welcome to the timeless world of Big Band Swing.

🎷 “Swing Beyond Midnight”

Close your eyes and imagine a glittering ballroom filled with music, elegance, and joyful celebration.

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🎺 Let the swing begin.

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What remains after the movie ends is the real story

Some films do not end when the screen fades to black.

They continue living inside us as emotions, memories, and invisible echoes.

“Ghost (1990)” is one of those films.

Instead of recreating its soundtrack, I composed an entirely original piece inspired by the emotional aftermath of watching the film.

This is

Music After the Film #6

“Whispers Beyond Goodbye”

A cinematic instrumental composition about memory, love, and what remains beyond separation.

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“Inferno Gates,” Rodin’s “The Gates of Hell” Reimagined as Music

Rodin’s “The Gates of Hell” is not a sculpture of suffering.

It is a structure of suffering.

J Music translates this structure into sound, where emotion becomes architecture and silence becomes form.

“Inferno Gates,” Rodin’s “The Gates of Hell” Reimagined as Music | J Music “Melodies on Canvas” Series #8

This composition does not depict hell.

It reconstructs emotional architecture within human existence.

Suffering, desire, guilt, and existential weight are transformed into a sonic structure that behaves like a living sculpture.

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“Windy City After Midnight,” Chicago After Midnight: A Jazz Story in 20 Original Tracks

“Windy City After Midnight” is more than an album. It is a collection of musical stories inspired by Chicago's streets, history, architecture, and jazz heritage.

Across 20 original compositions, listeners will experience the sounds of Ragtime, Blues, Swing, and traditional jazz reimagined through original melodies and arrangements.

The album is available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and many more platforms.

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View SeungyongChang’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music here. Your next favorite t

The complete listening experience is also available on my YouTube Official Artist channel.

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A gothic ballet horror story where perfection demands sacrifice.

“The Crimson Choreography: A Ballet of Blood”

now available worldwide.

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Ballet is not art.

It is ritual.

And some performances never end.

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“Where Love Still Waits,” Romeo & Juliet — The Music After Love Ends

Love ends, but its echo remains. It becomes a story. And the story becomes music again.

An original cinematic composition inspired by Romeo & Juliet. 🎬 Music After the Film #5

This is not a recreation of the film’s soundtrack, but a translation of what lingers after the final scene fades.

🎵 Music After the Film

An original J Music series exploring the emotions that remain after the final scene.

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Joan of Arc is not just history—

she is a symbol of how far belief can transform a human being.

This composition translates that symbol into cinematic orchestral language.

“Joan of Arc – Hymn of the Burning Faith”

Inspired by “Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII” by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

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🎷 “Golden Swing Night: Echoes of Manhattan”

A cinematic journey into the golden age of swing jazz.

This composition is inspired by the timeless sound of big band orchestration—where brass instruments told stories louder than words, and rhythm was the heartbeat of the city.

“Golden Swing Night: Echoes of Manhattan” imagines a night in 1940s New York:

smoky jazz clubs, glowing streetlights, elegant dancers, and the unmistakable pulse of a city alive with music.

The arrangement blends classic swing tradition with cinematic modern production:

Walking bass lines that never stop moving

Swing drum grooves with crisp ride cymbal energy

Expressive saxophone improvisations

Powerful brass call-and-response sections

A full ensemble climax like a city exploding in sound

This is not just a track—it is a memory reconstructed in sound.

A tribute to the spirit of Duke Ellington and the golden era of jazz.

Let the night swing forever.

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Bring the Museum Home, J Art

A curated collection of European and American masterpieces for modern interiors.

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The Echo of Love After the Final Scene

Music After the Film is not about recreating movies.

It is about exploring what remains after the story is over.

"The Last Goodbye in Casablanca" is an original instrumental composition inspired by the lingering emotions of love, farewell, memory, and sacrifice.

For those who know the film, it may awaken memories.

For those who don't, perhaps it can become a new story of its own.

🎵 "Music After the Film #4", "Inspired by Casablanca (1942)", "Original Composition by J Music"

🎵 Music After the Film

An original J Music series exploring the emotions that remain after the final scene.

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“Fractured Beauty” – Listening to Picasso

Some works of art invite admiration.

Others challenge the way we see the world.

“Les Demoiselles d'Avignon” belongs to the second category.

Its fragmented perspectives, unsettling forms, and revolutionary vision inspired me to create “Fractured Beauty,” an original instrumental composition exploring the intersection of modern art and music.

This piece is part of my ongoing project:

“Melodies on Canvas – A Journey Through Art & Sound”

A series dedicated to transforming great works of visual art into immersive musical experiences.

Thank you for joining the journey.

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🎺✨ "Midnight Jump Jubilee,” Welcome to the golden age of swing.

"Midnight Jump Jubilee" is a high-energy big-band jazz instrumental inspired by the legendary dance orchestras of the 1930s and 1940s. From the first brass hit to the final ensemble shout chorus, this piece celebrates the excitement, elegance, and joyful spirit of classic swing music.

Powerful trumpets soar above rich saxophone harmonies while a driving walking bass and swinging rhythm section keep the groove moving forward. Inspired by the atmosphere of historic ballrooms, jazz clubs, and late-night dance halls, this instrumental music captures the feeling of stepping into a world filled with bright lights, polished dance floors, and unforgettable performances.

Whether you're studying, working, relaxing, dancing, or simply enjoying timeless jazz, "Midnight Jump Jubilee" delivers the warmth and excitement of the big-band era.

Close your eyes and imagine:

✨ A grand ballroom glowing under golden chandeliers

✨ Elegant dancers gliding across the floor

✨ A roaring brass section filling the room

✨ The timeless rhythm of authentic swing

Thank you for listening and supporting independent jazz music.

🎷 Keep Swinging!

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