pal.man.dae.jang.kyung

1. The gathering storm (07:03)
2. The tides of battle (11:42)
3. Journey to valhalla (05:56)
4. At st. peter's gate( 16:12)

"Pal Man Dae Jang Kyong", which roughly translates to "80,000 Great Words" is the first in a planned series of albums that are aimed at making this internationally recognized cultural relic (Korean National Treasure Number 32) more accessible to the people of Korea and the World. This album marks Kim' first attempt to reach an international audience with his unique sound. By combining traditional Korean wind, string, and percussion instruments with their Western orchestral counterparts and adding the modern "High Tech" sound of a synthesizer, Kim' music has global appeal. Using his now trade mark style of combining Oriental and Western music, he has "harmonized" the two forms and created a brilliant hybrid. This 42 minute long piece is divided into 4 movements representing historical events surrounding the creation of the first moveable printing blocks in human history, and the horrific Mongolian invasion of Korea in the 13th century. This unique harmonizing of musical styles offers the listener a very special musical experience.