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Today's Ballad: Jang Hyeri's '추억의 발라드' (1987)

This song is called 'Ballad of Memories'. It was released in 1987 from her 2nd album. Not your typical ballad, as they come in many forms. The sounds of the late 80s, guitar synths dreamy atmospheric instrumental, and a strong projecting vocal. Jang Hyeri has a stunning voice!

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(Ritmodj.com) #distrokid #PopRock #BalladPop #DreamPop #ballad #harmony“Lost in the Light” is an introspective journey that combines the emotive energy of pop rock with the melodic delicacy of pop balladry and the ethereal atmospheres of dream pop. The song relates a moment of vulnerability, where nostalgia and longing intertwine in an intimate and enveloping soundscape. Each verse is a poignant confession, while the chords and melodies build a close and personal connection.The simplicity of the performance contrasts with the emotional depth of the story, taking the listener on a journey where the memory of a lost love illuminates as much as it darkens. The light, more metaphorical than tangible, symbolizes the struggle between letting go and holding on, offering a musical experience as raw as it is hopeful.

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This would be Sonja's voice most likely. It's calm and soothing, but I like how it is just a pinch deeper than most voices I hear, though it sounds feminine.

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Mary Griffin - Anytime

I've loved this song since I first heard it on a soundtrack, and only recently has it appeared on iTunes.  Kelly Clarkson has a rendition of it on her first album, and while I like the vocal nuances of Kelly's version better, I prefer the timbre and instrumentals of Mary's version far more.  It also makes me miss the heavy piano ballads that were so popular in the 90's.