🪵III — REMAINS

Heavy metal / metalcore foundation, mid-tempo 112–118 BPM, Drop C guitars, thick palm-muted riffs, no melodic gloss, no heroic brightness, Drums: tight double-kick, controlled aggression, steady and heavy, Bass: low-end weight, grounded, supports vocal authority, Four-vocal choir with equal authority (no single hero): chest-driven female vocal with strong mid-low body, direct emotional delivery, controlled grit, vocal-forward and stable under distortion; piercing high female vocal that cuts through guitars, sustained high notes without shouting, minimal reverb, clear and sharp; firm male vocal, grounded and human-scale, restrained aggression, questioning tone; restrained breath-centered female vocal, subtle resonance, placed deep-center in the mix, not dominant, not buried, Chorus in unison → harmony, Emotion: suppressed rage, endurance, dignity under pressure, Theme: human burden, betrayal by authority, responsibility without praise, Not a heroic anthem — a record of staying

modern orchestral metal, restrained and non-heroic, Tempo: 100BPM, steady and heavy, Mood: cold authority, controlled clarity, quiet conviction, Theme: system over hero, design over praise, language as infrastructure, “훈민정음” as necessity, not sentiment, Vocal: female Korean vocal(Yeoni), Vocal must be very front and clear, No muffled tone, no washed-out reverb, Controlled grit in upper register, High notes must pierce through distorted guitars and orchestra without shouting, Do not explode emotionally, Enduring high notes, slightly delayed bends, open endings without closing the last note tightly, Traditional Korean vocal attitude, modernized and restrained, Instrumentation: low orchestral strings repeating structural motifs, slow and heavy metal drums, palm-muted distorted guitars as rhythmic foundation (not lead), metallic percussion like clockwork or machinery, No epic choir, no cinematic swell, Ending: unresolved and calm, feels like the system continues after the voice stops

Modern metalcore with controlled aggression and emotional precision Tempo: 92 BPM verses, sudden drop and spark at mid-section, lift to 120 BPM final chorus Key: D minor Mood: restrained authority → sudden collapse → ignition → endurance, Female vocal-style :Front-mixed, dry and very clear, no muffled tone, no washed-out reverb, High notes must cut through distorted guitars and drums with controlled grit, No screaming for emotion; power comes from breath control and sustained tone, Vocal attitude is not rage but compressed pressure breaking through, Verses are tight and grounded, low guitars and palm-muted riffs, Mid-section drop: instruments cut sharply, brief silence, then spark-like hit (short distorted stab, metallic impact, glitch or feedback crack) to mark the fall, After the spark, rhythm rebuilds heavier and more determined, Chorus: explosive but disciplined, wide guitars, driving drums, bass forward, Emotion is survival and continuation, not protest

Modern power rock ballad with protest intensity, BPM 94, Key G minor, Female vocal (ALI style): chest-voice dominant, very thick and grounded tone, strong mid-low body, straight emotional delivery without breathiness, No softness, no air, never muffled or washed out, High notes explode with controlled grit and force, not screaming, not crying, Vocal always front and dominant, cutting clearly through guitars, Arrangement: restrained piano intro → clean guitar verse with minimal drums → pre-chorus builds pressure with bass and low toms → chorus hits hard with wide distorted guitars and punchy modern drums, Bridge drops to near-solo vocal, spoken-like intensity, no reverb, Final chorus fully opens: full band, widest guitars, maximum vocal projection, sustained belts with conviction, Vocal-first mix, minimal reverb, tight low end, Mood: refusal, moral line, unbending conviction, Not mourning—declaration

Modern heavy metal track with a clean, disciplined drive, Female vocal (ALI style): chest-voice dominant, very thick and grounded tone, strong mid-low body, straight emotional delivery without breathiness, High notes explode with controlled grit and power, never muffled, never airy, No ambient intro, no chanting, no vocalization before lyrics, Song starts immediately with tight palm-muted distorted guitars and precise, mechanical rhythm, Drums are controlled and direct, clear snare accents, no tribal or ritual feel, Bass is tight and supportive, not cinematicNo long sustained vowels, no shouting, no growls, no war cries, Vocal enters early and stays forward in the mix, spoken-sung like a firm declaration, Chorus is strong but compact, driven by rhythm and conviction, not by chanting or crowd participation, No epic buildup, no folk, no Viking, no opera, no symphonic elements

Korean memorial march song, modern protest march (not a funeral dirge), 4/4 time, tempo 92–100 BPM, key D minor, Steady marching drum pattern (snare and low tom), minimal fills, forward-driving rhythm, Bass and low strings move in unison with the drums, no swing, Arrangement grows horizontally, not explosively, Lead female vocal in ALI-style: strong chest-dominant mezzo-soprano, grounded and resolute, no sweetness, no breathy tone, clear diction, firm mid-low register with controlled power in the highs, Emotion is restrained determination, not rage or grief, Chorus opens into collective chant / mass choir feel (mixed voices), singing as if walking together, Lyrics feel like testimony and responsibility, not nostalgia, No excessive reverb, vocals front and clear, drums and choir hold the final line unresolved, suggesting the march continues

Modern orchestral metal ballad with restrained emotional intensity and clear narrative focus, Tempo slow and steady at 72 BPM, gradually building to a mid-tempo climax around 128 BPM, Key D minor, Primary vocal: leads all verses, choruses, final chorus, and outro, Front-mixed, dry and intimate, no muffled tone, minimal reverb, controlled grit only on high notes, sustained highs without shouting, slightly delayed bends, phrase endings left open, Secondary vocal: used only in pre-chorus and subtle transitional lines, soft low-register delivery, breath-forward, fragile and human, never dominant, Tertiary vocal: limited use in bridge and final chorus emphasis only, powerful chest-driven tone, strong mid-low body, brief explosive lines to add historical pressure without overpowering the primary vocal, Arrangement builds from piano and strings to distorted guitars and heavy drums, with restrained choir layers in final chorus, Mood is testimony, Theme centers on personal conscience

Style / Vocal Female vocal (ALI persona), Chest-dominant voice with strong mid-low body, solid breath support, Direct, forward projection, High notes carry controlled grit, never thin, never shrill, No emotional overacting, No crying tone, No muffled or washed-out sound, Clear diction, consonants cut through the mix, Vocal placed front and center, minimal reverb, short decay, Emotion is restrained conviction and testimony, not rage, Music Modern protest metal / restrained alternative metal, Tempo around 100 BPM, minor key, Verses: sparse piano + muted electric guitar, Pre-chorus builds tension gradually, Chorus opens with full band, heavy but steady drums, grounded bass, No choir effect, Bridge strips down to vocal + low drone, final chorus expands with backing vocals kept subtle, Mood / Intent Judgement, accountability, cold clarity, A question asked calmly, with weight, Not a hero song, not an anger song, A historical interrogation sung with certainty

Power rock / heavy rock with groove, mid-tempo 98–104 BPM, Dark but grounded, no ritual, no chant, no spoken-word delivery, Distorted guitars are supportive, not droning, Strong rhythm section with clear groove, Female vocal (ALI persona): chest-driven, straight and open tone, powerful mid–low register, clean attack, sustained notes with controlled grit, no nasal tone, no theatrical acting, no sarcasm, no whispering, Sing fully, not speak, Emotional delivery is direct, firm, and resolute, Clear diction, strong projection, vocal melody leads the song, Minimal reverb, no muffled sound, Theme: testimony, defeat without surrender, dignity, resistance

Female vocal (Yeoni), Modern melodic metal with restrained energy, Tempo mid (90–100 BPM), Minor key, Tight, clean rhythm guitars with light distortion, no chug overload, Bass steady, supportive, Drums controlled, no blast beats, Verse minimal, open space, Chorus expands emotionally but not aggressive, Vocal style: clear front-mixed female vocal, high notes sustained not shouted, controlled grit only at peak, no muffled tone, no washed reverb, Slight traditional Korean vocal attitude in phrasing (calm strength, endurance), not folk, not pansori, Emotion is restrained conviction, not rage, Theme: a soldier who stayed behind so others could leave; not heroic boasting, not tragedy, Ending feels resolved, dignified, and calm

Epic melodic metal with restrained intensity, Lead male vocal JSTONE: calm, grounded, no heroic exaggeration, soldier’s testimony tone, Mid-tempo (90–100 BPM), heavy but controlled riffs, clear rhythm section, no over-dramatic orchestration, Theme: Hwang Jin’s campaign from Ungchi/Ichi blocking battle to Jinju Fortress, focus on duty, not glory, Female trio support vocals: YEONI for piercing but controlled high chorus (no reverb wash, forward vocal), SEHI for soft reflective bridge with distance and restraint, JIHEE for one short low, weighty line before final chorus (compressed, chest-centered tone), No emotional explosion, no shouting, Atmosphere: responsibility, memory, quiet resolve, Ending feels like a statement, not mourning

A restrained Korean narrative song with seopyeonje-style vocal delivery, Female vocal : soft but grounded tone, breath-led phrasing, no belting, no emotional explosion, Traditional seopyeonje attitude: sorrow held inward, sustained notes supported by breath, slight delayed inflection at phrase endings, endings left open, not closed, Emotion is not crying or pleading, but quiet realization after judgment has already ended, Tempo slow to mid-slow (around 60–70 BPM), minimal arrangement, Instrumentation: sparse acoustic elements (low bowed strings, soft geomungo or daegeum-like texture, light ambient drone), no percussion dominance, Mix: vocal clearly forward, very light reverb, intimate and dry, no muffled sound, Mood: reflective, detached, dignified sadness, Theme: a woman who was once weighed by power, now removed from the scale, left as an unplaced weight, Not historical reenactment, but modern interpretation of Joseon-era emotional logic, No anger, no accusation, no climax

Female vocal (ALI persona): chest-driven, straight emotional delivery, strong mid–low presence with controlled grit on high notes, No muffled or washed-out tone, Vocal always front and dry, minimal reverb, Genre-agnostic but metal-rooted: heavy modern metal base with freedom to hybridize (alternative metal, post-metal, industrial hints), Tempo builds from restrained tension to forceful drive, Emotion is not cathartic crying but testimony and resistance, Lyrics are declarative, confrontational, socially aware, High notes cut through distorted guitars without shouting, sustained power, firm breath control, Drums punchy and grounded, bass weighty, Chorus must feel like a public statement, not a personal lament, Overall mood: speaking truth in a hostile system, dignity under pressure, unavoidably political

Korean memorial protest song, mass choir centered, Slow to mid tempo 4/4 around 88–92 BPM, key D minor, Lead female vocal, thick chest-driven tone, powerful and grounded, no sweetness, no breathy softness, Strong mid-low register, controlled grit in high notes, straight emotional delivery, clear diction, Vocal mix is very forward, dry, intimate, no muffled sound, minimal reverb, Atmosphere is solemn, resolute, and collective, Mourning that turns into shared will and remembrance, Arrangement begins restrained: low strings, soft pad, distant slow marching drum, Gradual build with steady march rhythm, electric guitar power chords, subtle brass support, Chorus opens into mass choir, mixed voices, unified, steady, forceful, not pretty, not dramatic, Theme is May remembrance, fallen lives, love as resistance, standing together, singing to the end, Emotion is firm resolve, not explosive grief, Ending holds final line with choir and drums, unresolved, leaving vow and aftertaste

Korean modern metal ballad, mid-tempo 92–98 BPM, 4/4, Male lead vocal (JSTONE): clear baritone–tenor, controlled power, no overacting, restrained but confident delivery, Verse 1 is narrative and solemn, minimal distortion, tight low-end guitars, Chorus expands with layered guitars and steady drums, not explosive, Verse 2 shifts to colder, sharper tone, subtle grit, Bridge strips instruments briefly for vocal focus, Final chorus returns fuller but calmer, Outro softens into half-spoken, half-sung tone with faint smirk, leaving listener smiling, Emotion is not anger but long-game confidence, Clean mix, vocal forward, no excessive reverb

Korean protest metal ballad, restrained and heavy, slow–mid tempo 4/4, minor key, Female lead vocal: Jihee (ALI-style), Chest-dominant vocal placement, thick mid-low range, straight and unwavering tone, Emotion is restrained, not explosive; this is testimony, not rage, Verses are spoken-like, almost documentary, with dry delivery, Pre-chorus builds tension without lifting pitch, Chorus hits with controlled grit in the upper range, no shouting, no muffled tone, vocal always front-mixed and clearly articulated, Minimal reverb, tight compression, Band arrangement: low piano, muted strings, restrained drums, bass driving weight, In the bridge, vocal rises once with compressed power, then returns to calm authority, No melisma, no crying, no ornament, Mood: warning, record, structural accusation, This song should feel cold, precise, and inevitable

Korean protest metal ballad, slow–mid tempo 4/4, dark restrained intensity, Female vocal YEONHEE style: high notes cutting through distorted guitars and buzzing textures, no muffled tone, controlled grit, restrained emotional delivery, no screaming, sustained high notes that endure rather than explode, slight delayed bends, open-ended phrasing, Vocal front and dry, minimal reverb, Instrumentation: low-tuned electric guitars, steady heavy drums, subtle strings in chorus, no choir, Mood: speaking uncomfortable truth, civic conscience, quiet defiance, Not heroic, not tragic spectacle—calm, sharp, and unyielding, Theme: Socrates as a citizen who asked questions until words became a crime, Emotion is contained pressure, not cathartic release

Modern protest rock ballad, 4/4, 110–114 BPM, Female lead vocal (Yeoni), front-placed and dry, minimal reverb, vocal always clearly above instruments, High notes must cut through distorted guitars and bass without shouting, No muffled or washed-out tone, Controlled grit on peaks, restrained power, not emotional explosion, Traditional Korean vocal attitude modernized: enduring high notes, slightly delayed bends, phrases released openly, no closed endings, Emotion is contained conviction and clarity, Arrangement starts sparse with clean electric guitar arpeggio, bass enters early, tight restrained drums, Chorus lifts by tension and vocal presence, not loudness, Short pull-back bridge, then final chorus returns with weight and resolution, Narrative parallels Martin Luther’s Reformation and a modern individual, Explicit reference to Pandora’s box, Theme is structural collapse, survival, and becoming representative by remaining after the opening, Tone is sober, declarative, unwavering

Korean quiet ballad, slow tempo 4/4, 60–66 BPM, Minimal arrangement: soft piano, low-register strings, sparse ambient pad, no drums or only distant brushed percussion, Female vocal “SEHI” tone: calm, restrained, clear breath, no vibrato excess, no power belting, Emotion is controlled and inward, not sad but reflective, Singing feels like reading a confession to oneself, Lyrics based on the motif of Yun Dong-ju’s poem “Easily Written Poem”: shame of words coming too easily, ethical hesitation, silence chosen over loud declaration, Vocal stays front and intimate, close-mic feeling, dry mix, almost no reverb, No climax explosion; intensity gently rises then settles, Ending fades quietly, leaving space after the last word, as if the song continues in silence, Mood: dignity, restraint, ending without conclusion

Korean memorial protest song reinterpretation Slow–mid tempo 86–92 BPM, Key D minor, Lead female vocal: thick chest-driven tone, grounded and heavy, no sweetness, no vibrato show, strong mid-low register, controlled grit in high notes, straight emotional delivery, No breathy softness, clear diction, forward vocal mix, no muffled sound, minimal reverb, Arrangement starts restrained: low strings, distant pad, soft pulse, Gradually builds with marching drums, electric guitar power chords kept tight and disciplined, subtle brass enters later, Chorus expands into mass choir (mixed voices)—not pretty, but unwavering and forceful, Mood: solemn remembrance turning into collective will, Emotion is not explosive grief but firm remembrance and determination, Ends unresolved with choir and drums holding the final line, leaving a heavy aftertaste of vow and witness, Theme: May, fallen lives, resistance, standing together—singing not to glorify heroes, but to testify