There have been many samplings of classical music within K-Pop, but 2022 has been especially full of classical comebacks. Red Velvet, in particular, has sampled classical music in three of their releases this year, starting with the wildly beloved “Feel This Rhythm.”
“Feel My Rhythm” sampled Johann Sebastian Bach‘s “Air on the G string,” and combining the girls’ beautiful harmonies on top of the classical instrumental led to one of the most creative and flawless executions of incorporating classical music into K-Pop.
Oh it’s a masterpiece. Turning Bach into kpop with Red Velvet’s beautiful harmonies and even getting away with the little 8bit moment wow. pic.twitter.com/kbebNSrrIe
— JACQUES (@jarcadey) March 21, 2022
Red Velvet didn’t stop with just the music; from the outfits to the art in the music video to the release day, all of it was related to Bach and the classical era.
Love how Red Velvet is taking it to the next level. Instead of just sampling the song even their teasers, makeup, album & mv, highlights the classical music concept. Not to mention in the mv they even pays homage to a lot of famous artworks. They even dropped the cb on Bach bday https://t.co/FGc4WC8e6N
— Blossom ✘ (@kimbaeson) September 15, 2022
For their first full Japanese album, Red Velvet’s B-side “Marionette” also sampled classical music. This time, the inspiration was from Peter Tchaikovsky‘s “The Nutcracker.”
[PRESS] 220405 BLOOM b-side track descriptions
‘Marionette’ samples a classic xylophone line from ‘The Nutcracker’
‘Jackpot’ has an exciting vibe
‘Snap Snap’ is about this generation’s dependence on social media
Charming ‘Color of Love’ with a gentle melody#REDVELVET @RVsmtown pic.twitter.com/daoNX52Nof— 5REDVELVET (@5REDVELVET) April 5, 2022
No matter the language, Red Velvet and classical music are always a hit.
Japan 1st Full Album‘Bloom’
Special Digest01.Marionette#RedVelvet #Bloom#Marionette pic.twitter.com/3VQKwG7hD8
— Red_Velvet_JP (@Red_VelvetJP) March 25, 2022
Now for their upcoming comeback with “Birthday,” their title track is sampling George Gershwin‘s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
‘Comeback’ Red Velvet’s new song ‘Birthday’ samples George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody In Blue’! Look forward to the trusted collaboration of Red Velvet X classical music!https://t.co/YarDKsVfLh#The_ReVe_Festival_2022#Birthday #벌스데이#레드벨벳 #RedVelvet
— Red Velvet (@RVsmtown) November 15, 2022
A mix of classical, jazz, and trap, there’s no doubt that “Birthday” will be another Red Velvet masterpiece, perfectly capturing their dark and playful concept.
“Birthday” track info ?
– trap rhythm-based pop dance song with impressive rhythmical drums and refreshing synth sounds
– will sample George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’#RedVelvet @RVsmtown pic.twitter.com/2kchCFpjwu— RVElites | 28 REASONS (@rvelites) November 15, 2022
We’re all excited to see how “Birthday” will use “Rhapsody in Blue,” and there’s no better way to end 2022 than by going full circle and giving fans another legendary classical K-Pop crossover.
from bach (fmr) to tchaikovsky (marionette) to gershwin (birthday) now… this is really the year of red velvet sampling classical music and I love it
— ʙɪᴇ ? Birthday (@pinkredbie) November 15, 2022
air on the g-string, the nutcracker and now rhapsody in blue. i love classical music #redvelvet
— 슬린 (@seurrene_) November 15, 2022
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