Ha Hyun-sang released a full-length 'New Boat' in 3 years. "Trying to capture the current me." [a question and answer]

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Singer-songwriter Ha Hyun-sang returned to the studio in three years.

Ha Hyun-sang released his second full-length album "New Boat" through various music sites on the 6th, proving a stronger musical horizon.

"New Boat" is an album like a milestone toward the wider musical sea beyond Ha Hyun-sang's familiar route. By directly participating in the work of all nine songs containing Ha Hyun-sang, he realized his own musical grammar more multifaceted and new.

In particular, the nine tracks on the album are flexibly combined with various genres such as rock, gospel, and pop ballads based on the sound of the band, which are organically connected in one inevitable flow and boast high completeness, which is receiving great response from listeners.

The title song 'Odisei' symbolizes Ha Hyun-sang's identity on a new musical journey. It is leading listeners to a new world of senses by unraveling the bright and cool melody narrative with Ha Hyun-sang's unique vocals and bold and three-dimensional sound.

The following is Ha Hyun-sang's second full-length album in about three years.

Q. We're back with a full album after a long time. Please tell us how you feel about the release of your 2nd full-length album, "New Boat".

A. I started working on my 2nd full-length album since October last year, and I feel like I'm only starting this year after making an album without knowing how time goes by. As much as it's an album that I worked hard on, I'm excited to show it to you, and on the other hand, I feel relaxed.

Q. I think you must have always thought about a full-length album. Was there a moment when you decided to make a second full-length album?

A. I thought that the mindset I had while making music was flowing in a better direction as the year went by. Now that my own zero was adjusted through various processes, it seemed like the time to make my second full-length album.

Q. Both the album and the performance are using the title 'New Boat'. It feels like a title that goes well with Ha Hyun-sang, who likes the sea, can it be seen as a title that contains a new beginning, as the word "new" indicates?

A. Yes, that's right. I think we made a lot of fun attempts while preparing for this album. I feel like I finally embodied and showed the ideas that were only in my head.

Q. When we released our single albums last year, we used the expression "the process of controlling the zero point." Do you feel that the direction has been set through this album?

A. That's right. I'll have to think about it again, but I tried to focus on myself right now. This time, I enjoyed the process.

Q. What was the easiest song you completed and the most difficult song while preparing for this album? I wonder how you felt when you finished working on your 2nd full album.

A. When I finished the work, I felt the greatest bitterness. I felt empty when I finished what I had been holding on to for more than six months. "+++" was the most difficult song, and I don't think there was an easy song this time. (laughs)

Q. I once said, "I was under a lot of pressure" when the 1st full album was released. Would this 2nd full album be different? What do you think when you look back on your first full album?

A. When I look back on my first full-length album, I think, "You've tried so hard to record me." At that time, it was my first time, so I wanted to do better, and I think that feeling created a burden on myself. This second album was not burdensome at all, but I felt much more joy in working.

Q. We're going to perform first before the album is released. The name "Archive Live" feels new, what did you plan with in mind? What was the difference from the previous performances?

A. I wanted to show you my discography so far, so I put it on. I felt a lot of pressure to sing it for you as a performance before the release of the song. That's how hard we worked on it.

Q. Have you anticipated the reaction of fans listening to the new song for the first time on Archive Live 'New Boat T'?

A. You may feel unfamiliar at first, and it may take some time to accept it. On the contrary, I think they will accept it faster than expected. (laughs)

Q. Is there anything you want to hear from fans after the release of your 2nd full album? How do you want your fans to feel through this album?

A. I hope you can feel the joy and freedom of your daily life. I think those feelings are the most important, so I hope it's well conveyed through this album.

Q. This February marks the 8th anniversary of our debut. You said your childhood dream was to be a "movie director," so if you make the past 8 years into a single movie, should you pick three scenes you really want to capture?

A. I want to capture the moments I work on, the performance on stage, and my normal daily life of playing ball. I hope it contains scenes that are like that.

Q. Lastly, please say something to the fans who are willing to join Ha Hyun-sang's "New Boat."

A. Thank you always and I love you. Please follow me well. (laughs)

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