Jo Mingyu brings Paris under the spotlight in a sweeping monodrama
Jo Mingyu reimagines Edith Piaf's 'Sous le Ciel de Paris' in Monodrama Replay Season 2, backed by a live band, brass, strings and choir.
Singer Jo Mingyu delivered a stage filled with classic sensibility. Jo Mingyu recently released the eighth episode of 'Monodrama Replay Season 2' through his channel.
The song Jo Mingyu chose for this stage is Edith Piaf's 'Sous le Ciel de Paris'. Jo Mingyu reinterpreted the song's unique romantic atmosphere with his own color, directing a stage that felt like a single act of a play.
A Rich Live Performance with a Band and Choir
This performance drew attention for the magnificent ensemble supporting Jo Mingyu's vocals. Choi Moon-seok took charge as the band master and pianist, while Kim Su-yu (guitar), Kim Young-jin (drums), and Kim Yu-seong (bass) built the rhythm.
The brass section also lent their strength. Yoon Jong-hak (trumpet), Jung Hyewon (trombone), and Lee Dae-kyung (saxophone) participated to add richness to the song. Additionally, string performances by Park Dong-seok, Ryu Kwan-hee (violin), Kwon Hyuk-min (viola), and Han Dong-yoon (cello) were added, along with the voices of a choir consisting of Kim Ga-yun, Park Hee-su, Yoon Chan, Lee Yoon-hee, Lee Eun-sang, and Han Seo-hee.
An Episode Completed with Sophisticated Arrangement and Direction
'Monodrama Replay' is a project that captures the musical depth of an artist. The eighth stage of this Season 2 combined sophisticated arrangement and direction.
Choi Moon-seok, Oh Min-ju, and Jung Ui-myeong handled the arrangements, maintaining the classic feel of the original song while structuring it to make Jo Mingyu's vocals stand out. Min was in charge of concert direction, enhancing the visual immersion.
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