This adaptation of Exclusive is musically matched to the Korean version, while the spiciness is closer to the Japanese version. The project is
– a more specific translation that will hopefully clarify the meaning of “exclusive” in context
– a professional proof-of-concept demo of Hypermatch* song adaptation technique
– to reveal (to Taemin & SHINee’s growing international audience) the true depth of their artistry
For my writing prompts, I always translate original Korean lyrics directly into Chinese and English, to capture every possible nuance lost in official English translations.
I’ve adapted a dozen plus SHINee group and solo songs using this hyper-conforming technique (which I call Hypermatch*), will share with y’all in the near future.
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Like standard adaptations, the Hypermatch* method communicates the essence and meaning of the original song. What differs: Hypermatch meticulously conforms to original song structure phrase by phrase, in exact original narrative flow. (Lyrical structure conformity is nothing new, but it’s highly challenging between languages of distant lineage). The most unique aspect of Hypermatch: respect for the original singer’s vocalization, specifically the emotional tone and energetic delivery that gave the song the X factor (the reason for adaptation). My original goal was to create seamless adaptations that can be sung WITH the original – as naturally and emotionally true as possible, in a language I speak.
The bonus of this laborious songwriting technique: adaptations that capture the sonic beauty of the original vocalists (and Korean/ Japanese/ Chinese sounds), and are easy to learn, due to the seamless sync of narrative meaning and emotional flow.
제 작곡 적응 (Hypermatch) 기법의 목표는 노래의 본질과 의미를 전달하는 것입니다. 전통적인 적응 기법과 다른 점은 원곡의 구조에 맞추는 것이며, 구절 별로 원래의 이야기 흐름을 정확히 따릅니다 (구조적 순응성은 새로운 것은 아니지만, 멀리 떨어진 언어 계열 간에는 매우 도전적입니다). 이 (Hypermatch) 기법의 가장 중요한 부분은 원가수의 발성에 대한 존중입니다, 특히 노래에 X 팩터를 부여한 감정적인 톤과 에너지 넘치는 전달입니다 (이것이 바로 적응의 이유입니다). 제 원래의 목표는, 저가 말하는 언어에서 가능한 한 자연스럽게 노래를 따라 부르고 (그리고 진심으로 감정을 따라 가는) 매끄러운 적응을 만드는 것이었습니다. 이 수고스럽고 시간이 많이 소요되는 작곡 기법의 추가적인 이점은: 원가수들의 아름다운 모음 (그리고 자음) 에너지를 포착하는 적응과, 이야기의 의미와 감정적인 흐름이 매끄럽게 동기화되어 있어 쉽게 배울 수 있는 적응을 만드는 것입니다
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Composer/作曲: Fredrik Thomander, Dennis Mansfeld, Dani Paz
Japanese Lyrics/作詞: STY
Lyrics/작사: Mola, 제이큐
Song meaning summary: Instant attraction, what happens during the car journey on the way to a secret rendezvous.
JP lyrics: propositioning, desire to “take full possession”
KR lyrics: “destiny” type encounter, rapid vacillation between love and lust
What “way too exclusive” meant in the original version: it’s not way too “classy”, nor a romance getting way too “constraining”, but feeling an exceptional obsessive desire to make a desired person “exclusively” one’s own.
The Japanese version is gentler in vocalization, yet sexually more direct. Korean version has stronger vocal tone, yet has an extra spiritual/ romantic dimension.
Both KOR and JP versions used the term taxi; I opted to leave that out to allow for broader listener imagination.
Technical blah-blahs
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BILINGUAL” vocal mix
The vocal guide is mixed next to the original vocal
– to retain original mixing style and dynamic range
– original vocal needs to be present as show-of-concept demo of Hypermatch
*HYPERMATCH is a term I coined for the ease of discussion, to describe a hyper-conforming adaptation technique that involves
– standard song adaptation requirements (contextual translation, lyrics writing from scratch with close match of rhyming scheme)
– matching multiple constraints:
phrase by phrase narrative flow, syllabic, vowel, consonant, rhythmic, vocal arrangements
The songs are sung, edited, rewritten more than 100 times, to capture original vocalist emotional delivery and lyrical meaning in NATURAL-SOUNDING, near-seamless EMOTIONAL SYNC.
This technique has been entertained in both amateur and professional songwriting circles, but it hasn’t been attempted often enough, especially between languages of distant lineage.
For about 2 years, I’ve been refining the technique, and adapted 100+ K-pop, J-pop, C-pop songs using Hypermatch. I’ll be making more videos for selected adaptations as proof of concept.
This passion project is exhausting technically, but my desire to communicate the vast potential of this creative possibility is strong. Hope my sincerity can be felt! 🙂
Thanks for listening to my mini Ted Talk!
For more info see my About Me page…
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#taemin #SHINee #テミン #태민 #샤이니 #minho #민호 #key #키 #onew #온유 #TaeminIsBack #shineeisback #Taeminiscoming
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金起范 Kim Kibum Key 키 김기범
崔珉豪 Choi Minho 최민호
李泰民 Lee Taemin 이태민 テミン
金钟铉 Jonghyun 김종현
28 comments
Mi idea heaven Galactica t min💋
Dont disturb shinee, let shinee just be watcher of him deeply is like shadow
If i could tell him yes i want to do everynight
OMG YASSS! Taemin deserves more FMV like this! Plz do my fav song Criminal plz plz plz thank youuuu!👏👏👏👏👏👏
After a while I really thought it was Taemin singing 😆Great song! And of coz very nice adaptation & cool FMV~ +1 on doing Criminal❣
ps: Came to this video from your HIGHLIGHT's Shorts~ 💙💛💚💜
안녕하세요 태닌은 확실히 천사의 목소리와 천사의 얼굴과 살인적인 눈으로 하늘에서 땅으로 떨어진 천사입니다 완벽합니다 내가 가장 좋아하는 노래 검은 장미
Thanks for the vidio. Taemin is a star in the sky, beyond the reach of many talented people. Few people can compare with him in terms of dance talent, sensual voice, magical appearance and diligence in work. I admire such people ❤
Me encantó Taemin único inigualable talentoso además bello.
So Taemin made a sexier Blinding Lights and I missed it?? Going straight to my vibey night drive playlist!
totally my jam! love the catchy chorus and that international city feel! hello SM give taemin a performance mv for EXCLUSIVE 💛💛💛
I Love ❤️ ❤️🌹👑⭐️💎. YOU ! TAEMIN 😊 His Music is on Point .
He has a Very ! Beautiful Unique Style . I Really likes this About Him and All the Guys in the ( KPOP idols Group! SHINee ) That he is Apart of , And the Group ! Super M ( Known as The Avengers ) . They can come Save Me. ❤️😊
Wow 💛💥 thank you for giving Taemin's underexposed bsides some serious loving! By the way Taemin had Exclusive dance choreo all rehearsed for his concert before covid ruined it. I hope we get a chance to see his Exclusive moves in 2023!
👌💯👌💯👌💯👌💯👍
J adore j aime
Тэамин сексуальный, красивый и немравнимвй ни с кем. Он феномен
iShawols like me really appreciate good translations of our boys' works💕💕💕
I thought the original 'way too exclusive' post chorus bit = he wants to get out of a stifling fling but lol he's actually feeling the opposite feeling, which is…sexier of cos! Nice……………….
Genial hermoso TAEMIN es maravilloso único ❤❤❤
Светлый волос тебя делает ребёнком, а тёмный взрослым и сексуальным
😍🤩❤❤🔥_ from is RU👋😊
Mi amadísimo Taemin,tu nunca decepcionas,es fantástico tu trabajo,siempreme ha gustado tu música y tu voz Wauu
Taemin, the idol of idols, the vocalist of vocalists!
Taemin…bellissimo…bravissimo…talentuoso…sono immensamente felice che sia finalmenta tornato…love this and love you Taemin❤
Interesting double entendre coincidence at 1:00 never wanted anyone this HARD, literally SHINee 8th album HARD!!! 🤭😘👍
🥰🥰🥰
Fab cover fab edit, and the best use of Taemin SuperM visuals 🎆🎆🎆
I'm jealous of shinee taemin getting this level of fan service, they say follow your envy, does this mean I should join shawols does it does it?????