Answer: Lucid Fall
Who?
His real name is Jo Yun-seok. According to the KBS report, "A graduate of Seoul National University’s chemical engineering department, Lucid Fall has studied in Switzerland for his doctorate degree in bioengineering. His dissertation was so innovative that it was published in the inaugural issue of the new academic journal 'Nature Chemistry'. " Now, he's made a big switch from a life in academia as a researcher on nanotechnology to the unpredictable life of a singer and composer. For more on his debut in the music scene, click here and for the full story about his brave decision to change careers, click here.
Wow. Talk about a modern-day Renaissance man.
Here's another snippet from the same report: "Ten thousand copies of Lucid Fall’s fourth album were sold out in just three days". Now, that's successful marketing or is it a case of great music selling itself?
I couldn't find any decent video of the beautiful "Spring Snow" by the man himself but here's his composition delivered by the beautiful Park Ji-yeon.
Am waiting for those who attended his “Silent Night Nylon Night 2009” concert this December in Busan,Seoul and Daegu to post their recordings on youtube. Meanwhile, here's wishing you, Lucid Fall, all the very best for your inspiring choice and new career path.
source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN-K_Mj7-I8
http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_chart_detail.htm?No=11058
http://www.last.fm/music/Lucid+Fall
