Korean Cultural Center New York celebrates the 40th anniversary of Samulnori with OPEN STAGE 2018 Program Kkwaenggwari Instruments of Samulnori 사물놀이 악기 Samulnori music is based on 4 Korean traditional percussion instruments. Each of the instruments represents a different element in nature.

The theory of yin and yang (in Korean, um and yang) is illustrated throughout the music. It is seen in the balance of the two metal instruments with two leather instruments. The steel instruments represent yang, the heavens, male, and brightness while the leather ones represent um, the earth, female, and darkness.

Kkwaenggwari 꽹과리 Jing 징 Janggu 장구 Buk 북

fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4

Kkwaenggwari (small ) is made mainly The jing is a large gong that is struck with a Janggu is often called the hourglass , The buk is a barrel drum made of a piece of brass with traces of gold or silver. It is padded stick. This instrument can be played referring to its shape. The drum has two of hollowed out wood and two leather skins hand-held and played with a bamboo mallet. in a number of ways: hung on a frame, hand- sides, each with different types of leather tied to the wood. It is played by a single stick One hand holds the mallet while the other held by handle, or played with two hands. skin. One side produces a high pitched and provides the deepest bass sounds of hand dampens the sound as needed. The The jing makes a vibrating, oscillating sound while the other produces a lower the group. player of this instrument often plays the role sound, imitating the shapes of the valleys of one; the edges of the drum are also used to of leader, signaling transitions in the music. . make even more variations of sounds. The buk is associated with the clouds.

The kkwaenggwari is associated with The jing is associated with the wind. The janggu is associated with the rain. lightning. Origins of the Sound: 사물놀이의 유래: 풍물 Pungmul instruments were believed thought to have the power to Samulnori has Samulnori has its roots in pungmul, a Korean folk genre its roots in summon good spirits comprising music, , folk , and rituals, which pungmul, which was traditionally was traditionally performed in rice farming villages in order to and drive the bad ones performed to ensure and to celebrate good harvests. celebrate good away. They also have harvests. the mystical power to restore a person’s

fig. 7 energy.

Farmers sought shinmyung through pungmul in order to find energy for their demanding work. Shinmyung fills the musicians and listeners as loneliness and sorrows fade and are transformed into joy.

fig. 6 Pungmul defined Korean and . This grew to reflect the and spirit of Korea. The music and dance of these times played an integral Until modern times, the majority of South Korean society was role in promoting unity within the community. based in agriculture. Farmers worked in collectives, working together to improve their chances for a successful harvest.

fig. 5 Often, each village had their own “farmer’s band” that would

Pungmul is a not only play on these special ritual occasions to pray to the Pungmul is fundamentally a bold cultural act of form of music heavens for good weather or an abundant harvest, but also culture rooted gathering together a community’s hope and wishes, simply to encourage the farmers as they worked. in the oldest religious rituals of overcoming sorrow by creating shinmyung, and of from the concept Their music of pungmul, also often of communal nurturing a culture of survival and regeneration. consciousness from the called nongak, literally, “farming beginning of ,” is the origin of samulnori. agrarian society. music The Korean words ‘samul’ means ‘four things’ History of Samulnori (and SamulNori) and ‘nori’ means ‘to play.’ 사물놀이의 역사

In the case of samulnori, it refers to the four musicians playing and dancing with After the creation of the genre as four percussion instruments. It can refer both to style of Korean traditional music a new music and dance category and dance performed, but can also refer to the actual name of the group of four in 1978, what originally began as musicians dedicated to performing and preserving the art (stylized as “SamulNori” a four-man ensemble expanded in such cases). into a large company of many

Since samulnori as a genre and performing group was established in 1978, it has artists and students. sparked a renaissance in Korea’s music scene and gained worldwide acclaim.

2018 marks samulnori’s 40th anniversary as a new genre of performance art. SamulNori’s dedication to traditional Korean led the group to

further grow as a full-fledged educational fig. 9 SamulNori performance at PASIC in and research enterprise. Dallas, TX in 1982.

With their first US tour in 1982 and their performance in Dallas, Texas, SamulNori gained rave reviews with audience and critics alike praising them for their “unsparing energy and technical mastery.” With this incredible attention, SamulNori returned several times to perform in New York, , Boston, , fig. 8 In 1978, four Korean traditional music artists Hawaii, among many other locations, (original members Jong Sil Choi, Duk Soo and they have appeared as part of the Kim, Yong Bae Kim, and Kwang Soo Lee) first Asia Society’s sponsored tour across created what we know as modern samulnori, under the name “SamulNori.” the country. In 1985, the Asia Society was awarded an “Obie” for Outstanding Achievement for introducing SamulNori to New York’s stages.

fig. 10 Duk Soo Kim at the Asia Society, NY. History of Samulnori (and SamulNori) Brief Timeline of SamulNori 사물놀이의 역사 DATE LOCATION EVENT

SamulNori has also performed at the SamulNori has collaborated with many 1978 Space Theater, (KOR) SamulNori’s inaugural performance Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and at highly acclaimed musicians from a diverse 1982 Tokyo (JPN) SamulNori Japan Tour (International Premiere) the Smithsonian Institution as part of an effort range of international genres. They have Disney World, Orlando, FL (USA) World Showcase Festival (US Premiere) to establish scholarly exchanges between performed with and pop musicians, Soundscape Theatre, NYC (USA) SamulNori performance (NY Debut) the Smithsonian and Korea. They also in addition to performing orchestral works Dallas, TX (USA) PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International served a residency at the Ethnomusicology composed specifically for them. Convention ‘82) Department at the 1983 Asia Society, NYC (USA) SamulNori US Tour at Berkeley. In 1998, SamulNori headlined To this day, samulnori is learned, performed, 1984 Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto (CAN) SUPERCUSSION Festival a benefit for North at the Lincoln and enjoyed worldwide; in the US, many 1986 ‘86 World Expo, Vancouver (CAN) The 1st World Drum Festival Center, presented by for colleges and universities have their own 1988 GREECE 1988 Seoul Olympics Torch Lighting Ceremony Global Action. samulnori performance teams as well as Performance many active professional teams. Together, 1989 AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, SamulNori World Tour Internationally, SamulNori has toured they spread the philosophy and beauty of THAILAND, ISRAEL, USA, etc. Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Denmark, samulnori to enthusiastic audiences and the 1990 Pyongyang () Pyongyang Pan-national Unification Concert Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Portugal, next generation of performers. Russia, Sweden and Switzerland. In 1988, 1994 Castro Alves Theater (BRAZIL) The World Percussion Panorama they accompanied the Korean Olympic 1995 SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, SamulNori Europe Tour representatives for the lighting of the SWEDEN, UK fig. 11 UN Headquarters, NYC (USA) The 50th Anniversary Celebration Olympic Torch in Greece. Korean samulnori artists perform at the ancient performance of “MADANG” temple of Olympia before lighting the Seoul 1988 Olympic flame with an audience of around 15,000 1996 WA, CA, KS, MI, etc.(USA) SamulNori US Tour people. 1997 The Korean Culture & Arts SamulNori’s 20th Anniversary “Korea Fantasy” Foundation (KOR)

1998 AZ, CO, HI, NH, SC (USA) SamulNori US Tour

Lincoln Center, NYC (USA) Gala Benefit Concert for the Childeren of North Korea

2001 AK, CA (USA) SamulNori US Tour

2002 USA, PORTUGAL, POLAND “Dynamic Korea” SamulNori performances for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Group D Nations

2008 Seoul (KOR) 100 Days of Korean Traditional Performing Arts Festival

KOREA, JAPAN 30th Anniversary of SamulNori, Korea & Japan Tour

2010 KOREA “Digilog Samulnori” The Korea Traditional Performing Arts (World Premiere)

2014 KOREA Duk Soo Kim (World Premiere)

2018 NY, NJ, PA (USA) 40th Anniversary of SamulNori Tour Anjunban 앉은반

The anjunban program is performed with all four players seated and the basis of samulnori

performance comes from this form.

fig. 12 Anjunban reference

How to watch and listen Samulnori 사물놀이에 대해 더 알고, 즐겨보자 There are a few things to look out for when watching samulnori. Depending on the structure of the performance and originated region of repertoire, the stage settings, Seonban 선반 songs, and formats may vary. Seonban, literally “standing half” performances make up the standing, often choreographed

There are 4 pieces in the standard samulnori repertoire. programs that include dance movements and acrobatics. They are a part of a larger category

- Binari of performances called gut, which has a traditional meaning of “shamanistic ritual,” but is

- Pangut expanded in use to mean a communal gathering centered on entertainment.

- Samdo Samulnori

- Samdo Seoljanggu Among seonban, pangut is a standing, choreographed performance that was played in an open field. The performers’ arrangements have their roots in military formations.

fig. 13 (Left) Seonban reference

fig. 14 (Right) Pangut reference Regional Differences 지역별 차이

There are 5 general styles of pungmul corresponding to 5 large areas of : For example, a most famous garak (melodic sequence) titled “Byul-Dal-Geori” 별달거리 - Yongdong (Eastern Gangwon province) (roughly, “A Song to the Stars and Moon”) from Youngnam feature a part where all four players stop their playing and sing/chant in unison. The dynamic, powerful chant is a cry out - Utdari (Gyeonggi and Chungcheong provinces) to the heavens in thanks for a good harvest and a wish for another good year. - Youngnam (Gyeongsang province) - Udo (Western Jeolla province) - Honam Jwado (Eastern Jeolla province)

The name of the piece played will often reflect where it has originated from.There are regional differences in , energies, and even the type of costumes musicians wear.

하늘 보고 별을 따고 땅을 보고 농사 짓고

올해도 대풍이요 내년에도 풍년일세

달아달아 밝은 달아 대낮같이 밝은 달아

어둠속의 불빛이 우리네를 비춰주네

We look up to the sky to gather the stars and look to the ground to farm,

This year was an abundant harvest, next year will be a rich year,

(Oh) moon, moon, brightest moon, a moon as bright as day,

Shines on all of us in the dark of night

REFERENCE: “Byul-Dal-Geori” 별달거리 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAMULNORI Samulnori Now 사물놀이에 대해 더 알아보기 History of Samulnori and Its Roots 사물놀이의 뿌리에 대해 더 알아보기 1 “Samulnorian” Since the origins of samulnori, there was a sudden boom of popularity of the Nori (all-male nomadic performance) and nongak (“farmer’s 1 genre across the world and a random culture emerged. These fans were called music” emphasizing community and ritual) are key aspects of samulnori “Samulnorians.” These days, the term has expanded to mean both fans of samulnori which have been designated as UNESCO Intangible and those who play samulnori. Heritage of Humanity in 2009 and 2014 respectively.

2 A farmers’ band is usually led by two standard bearers, one 2 Did you know there is a special music school carries the flag of his band/troupe and the other holds aloft dedicated to samulnori? a banner with the inscription “Farmers are the To further the tradition of the unique performance techniques of the art, the Principals of the World.” They are followed SamulNori Academy of Music has been established in Seoul and Buyeo in Korea. by a dancing boy and a hunter.

3 From time to time, samulnori artists (and even Duk Soo Kim himself) have collaborated with musicians from pop to jazz to fusing different kinds fig. 17 of music genres. There is even a group called “Electric Samulnori” Because farmers were traditionally recruited as soldiers comprising four members from Kim’s samulnori team and three electric rock 3 when a war broke out, there was a great exchange of musicians (guitar, keyboard, and bass) from an indie rock band. ideas between the military musical tradition and village . A lot of choreography is based on military exercise movement, and the hats the performers fig. 15 wear resemble ancient armor fig. 18 helmets. 4 Did you know there is a samulnori competition? You may have noticed that samulnori performers wear very distinct 4 Since 1989, The World Samulnori Competition is held for all Samulnorians costumes with three-colored ribbons: blue (representing the sky), yellow interested in competing, and the grand award is a President’s Award! (representing earth), and red (representing humans). Worn together, they embody the harmony of all the heaven, 5 The First Album earth, and human. In 1983, after SamulNori’s first performance at the Asia Society in New York, the board members were so inspired by their performance that they voluntarily took the steps for the production of an album including fundraising for the necessary fees. The album was released by Nonesuch Records in the US, titled SAMUL-NORI: and Voices of

fig. 16 Korea.

fig. 19 Fun Facts of Samulnori 사물놀이의 재밌는 사실 Glossary 사물놀이 관련 용어사전

Anjunban Playing samulnori in a seated position, anjunban is the main form 1 앉은반 In 2011, a 2080 person team of musicians joined at Gyeonggi of samulnori. province to set a record for the largest samulnori performance at the Chunji Jindong (literally, “Shaking the Heavens and Binari A prayer song that used to signal the beginning of a stay at a village, Earth”) performance. This record is officially documented in the Korea Record 비나리 binari can now be heard at events such as the opening of a new Institute. business or building, or at a performance. The shaman sings the extensive prayer, which touches on many aspects important to Korean beliefs. It recounts the tale of creation and it calls upon the various spirits that reside in the village and homes, eventually asking for blessings upon the people, the players, and the ground they inhabit.

fig. 20 Buk The buk is a barrel drum made of a piece of hallowed out wood and 북 two leather skins tied to each side. It is played by a single stick and provides the bass sound in samulnori. The buk is associated with 2 From 2003-2005, the Off-Broadway performance COOKIN’ NANTA, the clouds. Korea’s longest running non-verbal hit performance was on view for the New York audience. The majority of the music performed is Bupo The bupo is a feathered hat that is used in the dance component of based on samulnori. 부포 the pangut. It is spun around during the dance. The bupo resembles an ancient helmet, reflecting the way that military influences remain in farmers’ music and dance.

Duk Soo Kim Considered the founder of the samulnori artform, he developed the 김덕수 genre in the 1978, and has been recognized as one of the fifty most influential figures in Korea over the last five decades. In addition to a busy touring schedule, Kim teaches at the Korean National fig. 21 University of Arts and serves as Artistic Director of SamulNori Hanullim. 3 Hodori is the official mascot of the 1988 Summer Olympics that was heldin Seoul, Korea. The tiger character is wearing a hat Garak A garak is a melody sequence with a set expressive character. In called sangmo, traditionally worn while playing 가락 traditional Korean music, this term is understood as referring to some two hundred melorhythmic formulas with which the drum pungmul / nongak performances, a participatory rhythms can be executed individually or in combination. folk art form with percussion and dancing. The long ribbon on the hat is spun around as a part of the choreography. In his default pose, Gugak Literally “music of the nation,” is the most common general term for Hodori’s ribbon spells out an “S” for Seoul. 국악 traditional Korean music embodying the philosophy and customs of the Korean people. Gugak refers to both music and dance of Korean tradition. Traditional music is classified into court (or jeongak), folk, and newly composed music. Glossary 사물놀이 관련 용어사전

Gut/ Kut A type of performance based on shamanistic rites, this dance Moon Gut The Moon Gut can be loosely translated as, “Gate Ritual.” (Though 굿 features the sangmo (a ribboned hat) and the bupo (a feathered 문굿 the pronunciation for the first character is “moon,” note that the hat) which the performers will make move and spin as they dance. meaning is actually “gate” or “door.”) In the old days, traveling troupes of farmers bands would bless a village before entering the village gates through a parade of music and dance. They would Hanullim Meaning “big bang,” the Samulnori Hanullim Performing Arts Troupe do so by chanting to the gods, asking them for good fortune and 한울림 is a company of artists and students founded in 1993 dedicated to blessings for the village and its people. traditional Korean arts, music, and dance.

Mori Often used in conjunction with jangdan, mori comes from the word Honam Pungmul Honam Pungmul is a part of Samdo Samulnori, one of the 4 모리 “chasing by beating,” or to drive something forward. A variety 호남 풍물 typical samulnori repertoires. It was transmitted throughout the of tempos are used, such as jinnyang, jungmori, jungjungmori, western parts of the Korean peninsula including the North Jeolla jajinmori, hwimori, eonmori, and eotjungmori, in a range of andante, province. It consists of various plays and in addition, the sounds of moderato, and presto speeds. kkwaenggwari and janggu are delicate, so it is famous among the samulnori repertoire. Characteristically, its melodic line is considered feminine. Among “Honam Pungmul,” Seoljanggu Nori (janggu drum Namsadang-pae Namsadang-pae is troupe of all-male vagabond performers of solo) is the most famous. 남사당패 Korean folk music, dance, puppet theater, and acrobatics.

Jangdan This term refers to traditional Korean rhythms (literally meaning Nongak Farmers’ music and dance dates back to the third century in Korea 장단 “long-short”), and unlike the concept of beats in Western music, it 농악 when the bands were used to create a more pleasant working is a comprehensive term including modes of rhythms and strong, environment for village farmers. The bands were an essential part weak, and repetitive intervals. These rhythms are selected every of the dure (a farming collective), helping to increase the worker’s minute to show different sentiments, such as sadness, happiness, productivity. The bands also provided entertainment during times of idleness, and urgency, and also to indicate the appearance of a celebration. specific character. They are played fast or slowly according to the situation. The farmers’ dance, called nongak, is full of dynamic, exuberant music. The movements of the dancers are similar to the farming actions that center around rice production; plowing, transplanting Janggu The janggu is often called the hourglass drum, referring to the seedlings, sharpening the sickle, harvesting, and husking rice. 장구 its shape. The drum has two sides, each with different types of Although farmers’ music developed with the purpose of stimulating leather skin. One side produces high pitched sound while the other farm work, it gradually became the traditional rural pastime that produces a lower one, so this instrument can make various sounds. was handed down from generation to generation. It was a morale This instrument is associated with the rain. booster in times of hardship and national upheaval as well.

Jing The jing is a large gong that is struck with a padded stick. This Nori Literally meaning “play” or “game,” nori can refer to a type of 징 instrument can be played in a number of ways: hung on a frame, 놀이 spontaneous playing of music, dance, and recreational activities. hand-held by handle, or played with two hands. A jing should make In samulnori, it combines with the term samul (“four objects”) and an osculating sound, imitating the shape of the valleys of Korea. means, “to play four things,” but the word can also often be found This instrument is associated with the wind. in terms like Namsadang Nori (all-male nomadic performance) or Pungmul Nori (performance of traditional Korean folk music and Kkwaenggwari The kkwaenggwari is a small gong made mainly of brass with traces dance) to depict that it is referring to a type of performance. 꽹과리 of gold or silver. It is hand held and played with a bamboo mallet. The kkwaenggwari is associated with lightning. Glossary 사물놀이 관련 용어사전

Pangut Pangut is a type of derived from traditional Sangmo The sangmo is a ribboned hat that is used in the dance component 판굿 pungmulnori (farmers’ band music). It is one of the 4 typical 상모 of the pangut. It is supposed to have originated from a military samulnori repertoires; the pangut showcases several genres background and that it was a weapon with shards of glass and metal including games, dance, and music, and is one of the most visually attached to the ends of the long ribbons. exciting repertoires as it features dances and acrobatics in a wide open area. Shinmyung Shinmyung is the concept of a joyful power that can restore a 신명 person’s energy. In agrarian Korea, farmers sought shinmyung Pungmul Pungmul (often used interchangeably with nongak) is a Korean through pungmul in order to find energy for their demanding work. 풍물 tradition of rural folk music genre incorporating music, dance, and They believed it had the ability to negate loneliness and sorrow. often centered on percussive elements. It has been integral in the serving as the key cultural element over the years and through changing socio-economic, political, and cultural trends. Please see Sori Meaning “sound,” in particular the human voice, sori can also refer 소리 nongak for more information. to Korean traditional style , also known as chang.

Samdo Samdo Samulnori is one of the 4 typical samulnori repertoires. Utdari Pungmul The Utdari Pungmul is a part of Samdo Samulnori, one of the 4 웃다리 풍물 Samulnori The three specific pieces included in this program include: Honam typical samulnori repertoires based from pungmulnori transmitted 삼도 사물놀이 Pungmul, Utdari Pungmul, and Pungmul. Please refer to from the the midwestern region of the Korean peninsula (Pyeongtaek Honam Pungmul, Utdari Pungmul, and Yeongnam Pungmul entries province) by namsadang-pae, troupes of vagabond entertainers. for more information. Musically, it is very stylish and polished. The strong contrast between the fast and slow rhythms along with the melodic line of the kkwaenggwari leading the group is simple, but intense. Samdo Samdo Seoljanggu is one of the 4 typical samulnori repertoires. It Seoljanggu is a piece arranged for samulnori, gathering rhythms of all regions 삼도 설장구 in Korea. The melody of Samdo Seoljanggu was arranged with the Yeongnam Yeongnam Pungmul is a part of Samdo Samulnori, one of the 4 Pungmul most beloved melodies from Samdo (three provinces), including typical samulnori repertoires. It was transmitted from the South 영남 풍물 utdari (Gyeonggi/Chungcheong), Honam, and Yeongnam. Ever Gyeongsang province. Yeongnam Pungmul is considered to have since Duk Soo Kim’s band first performed this piece, it became a more masculine qualities compared to other regional pungmul representative repertoire of samulnori. pieces.

Samdo Seoljanggu highlights the hourglass-shaped drum, the Yeonhui Literally meaning, “flowing play” performing arts, the term is mostly janggu. Though musicians from all three provinces play this iconic 연희 used for traditional ensemble folk arts such as mask dance, instrument, each regional style is different and so each version is pungmul, , and genres of music and dance. featured in different movements in the piece. The piece starts with the slow jangdan rhythms of gutgeori and ends with the fast and exciting hwimori.

Samul Literally meaning “four things,” this pair of characters make up the 사물 first part of the term samulnori: “to play four things.” The four objects are in reference to the four percussion instruments that are key to samulnori: the janggu, kkwaenggwari, buk, and jing. , -

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Rather than emphasizing the differences or only strengthening just side to quiet the other, what is needed most desperately is harmony. Tolerance and understanding is needed to maintain stability and in turn, balance restored.

Samulnori understands this need for harmony, as each of the instruments’ sounds differ, yet combine to create Inaugurated in 1979, the Korean Cultural Center New York is a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Under the authority of the Consulate a unified sound. General in New York, we work to promote cultural arts exchange and stimulate interest in Korean culture through various opportunities. KCCNY provides diverse activities including With so many intricacies of the instruments as well as regional and exhibitions, concerts, film festivals, and educational programs. historic differences, each artist must fully master not only his/her own sound, but have knowledge of and respect for every other member of the group.

It is only when this mutual consideration of sounds, rhythms, communication, and breath occur that the art of samulnori can reach LOCATION HOUR CONTACTS its musical height. 460 Park Avenue 6th Floor Library: Mon - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Tel: (212) 759 - 9550 New York, New York 10022 Gallery Korea: Mon - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm KoreanCulture.org In parallel, with a respect for ideas of consideration of others, we can nurture a culture of not just survival, but regeneration, revival, and resonance in harmony with nature. 천: Heaven 지: Earth 인: Mankind

The balance of the three elements form samulnori, just as it composes all of the universe. Only the three in harmony can bring peace.

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