“무당 / Mudang”

A mudang is a Korean shaman who practices the art of mu. Traditionally, they are future tellers and spiritual healers. This song tells a story about a mudang who is able to see into the futures of other people and heal them, yet are unable to use this ability to help themselves. A seer who cannot see. A healer who is self sabotaging. A blind prophet descending into madness. This song is the core of our new k-goth EP called “Premonitions” slated to be released on December Friday the 13th. It is metaphorical to the dread of knowing. The dread of paralyzing sadness. The dread of being witness to a dystopian future unfolding before our eyes. Pre-save it on Spotify. Pre-order it on Bandcamp. December Friday the 13th.

The cover art is drawn by our wonderful synth player and artist æther. It was inspired by the Korean bujeok (a talisman that shamans use to ward evil spirits away) and the three headed pigeon that , in Korean myth, symbolizes calamity. 

Music and Lyrics written by Sung
Mixed and Mastered by Spektor

lyrics:

무당 (Mudang), I feel so insecure 
무당 (Mudang), away from the sun 
무당 (Mudang), I wanna disappear
무당 (Mudang), 생각없는 (thoughtless one)

You told me that you’ve visioned the fate of everyone you’ve crossed 
And now you’ve gone insane, from words, you repeat into the lost 

일식이 가까워요  
(The eclipse is close)
일식이 가까워요  
(The eclipse is close)
일식이 가까워요  
(The eclipse is close)
일식이 다가와
(The eclipse is coming)

무당 (Mudang), now I’ve lost control 
무당 (Mudang), I’m going to drown
무당 (Mudang) I don’t want be alone
무당 (Mudang), 내 버려진 마음 (My abandoned heart)

You held your judgement like a knife but now you’re cutting a kiss   
Your futures come and gone again still you’re moving your lips. 

일식이 가까워요  
(The eclipse is close)
일식이 가까워요 
(The eclipse is close)
일식이 가까워요  
(The eclipse is close)
일식이 다가와
(The eclipse is coming)

무당 / Mudang

k-goth band consisted of Sung, Spektor, & æther. 

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무당 / Mudang

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