Moranbong Band
Moranbong Band - Single-Minded People
updated
Performed - 12 / 04 / 2024 - East Pyongyang Grand Theatre
Singers: Pak Mi-Kyong, Kim Hyo-Sim, Kim Yu-Kyong, Jong Su-Hyang, Jo Guk-Hyang, Kim Chong-Ye
Song List:
1: I Love My China (나의 중국 사랑하네)(爱我中华)
Composition: Xu Peidong (徐沛东)
Lyrics: Qiao Yu (乔羽), 1991
2: My Motherland (나의 조국)(我的祖国)
Composition: Liu Che (劉熾)
Lyrics: Qiao Yu (乔羽), 1956
3: New World (새 세계)(新的世界)
Composition: Shu Nan (孙楠)
Lyrics: Wen Yi (文益), 2017
2017
Composition: Hóng bīng (洪兵)
Lyrics: Liáng máng (梁芒)
Performed: 12 / 04 / 2024 - East Pyongyang Grand Theatre
Performed: 12 / 04 / 2024
Performers: Samjiyon Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe, Moranbong Band, and various artistes from China
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Pak Kyong-Sim (박경심)
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Kim Yu-Kyong
Composition: Kim Un-Ryong (김운룡),
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근), 2015
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Quartet - Kim Song-Sim, Kim Ryu-Kyong, Hyon Ye-Won, and Unknown
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
1. The Workers' Party's Policies are Good! (로동당의 정책은 좋다)
A new song?
2. My Flourishing Country (흥하는 내 나라)
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Ho Ryu-Gap (허룡갑), 2000
Composition: Ri Myon-Sang (리면상)
Lyrics: Pak Se-Yon (박세영), 1947
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Quintet - Kim Ryu-Kyong, Jong Hong-Ran, Hyon Ye-Won, Kim Song-Sim, and Unknown singer
A new song!
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Jon Tong-U (전동우)
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Oktet - Kim Yu-Kyong, Jo Guk-Hyang, Ryu Jina, Kim Ryu-Kyong, Jong Hong-Ran, Hyon Ye-Won, Kim Song-Sim, and Unknown singer
Composition: Kim Rin-Uk (김림욱)
Lyrics: Baek In-Jun (백인준), 1964
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Jo Guk-Hyang
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Jong Hong-Ran
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근), 2015
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Kim Ryu-Kyong
Composition & Lyrics: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Performed: 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Trio - Kim Ryu-Kyong, Jong Hong-Ran, Hyon Ye-Won
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2024 - May Day Stadium
Performers - Prestigious Art Troupes
Performed - 01 / 01 /2016 - People's Palace of Culture, Pyongyang
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the very best in Juche 113 (2024)!
1. Bells Chiming (종소리)
Composition: Pak Jin-Guk (박진국)
Lyrics: Kim Man Yo (김만여)
Though the song is labelled as "Bells Chiming (종소리)", the actual song played here is "On New Year's Eve (송년의 밤이여)"
2. Let the New Year's Snow Fall (설눈아 내려라)
Composition & Lyrics: Ri Jong-O (리종오), 1991
Composition: An Jong-Ho (안정호) 1998
Released: 16 /10 / 2023
Composition: Ri Jong-Ho (리종오)
Lyrics: Choe Jun-Kyong (최준경)
Performed - 30 / 07 / 2017 - People's Theatre, Pyongyang
Instrumental
After the iconic medley of the same name earlier in September, I felt another re-upload of a classic was suitable. This heavy synth-pop style instrumental is an iconic Moranbong Band piece, featuring small solos from all musicians. Sonu's smile at the end never fails to brighten my day, she is certainly enjoying herself - and maybe one day she will return.
Upscaled to the best possible quality.
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Jong Song-Hwan (정성환), 2012
Performed - 16 / 02 / 2016 - Ponghwa Theatre, Pyongyang
Instrumental
Composition: An Jong-Ho ( 안정호)
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근)
Performed - 09 / 09 / 2023 - Mansudae Assembly Hall, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo: Jong Hong-Ran
Performed - 09 / 09 / 2023 - Mansudae Assembly Hall, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo: Kim Ryu-Kyong
This video was a particular struggle to enhance due to the extreme compression issues at the start. But, this was an exceptional performance and cannot be missed out.
Performed - 09 / 09 / 2023 - Mansudae Assemble Hall, Pyongyang
Singers: Pak Mi-Kyong, Kim Hyo-Sim, Kim Yu-Kyong, Jong Su-Hyang, Jo Guk-Hyang, Kim Chong-Ye
I was debating whether or not to label this video as the "Moranbong Band", but one thing is certain, all these singers were at one point together in the band all those years ago. Here there are again, just like before, giving an absolutely out of this world performance - and the crowd goes wild for it as well.
Original Video bitrate was low, it was impossible to get full HD without 'some' issues from the AI due to compression artefacts, but nevertheless, enjoy the video as best as you can!
Song list -
1. My Country is the Best (내 나라 제일로 좋아)
Composition: Ri Jong-Ho (리종오)
Lyrics: Choe Jun-Kyong (최준경)
2. Let's Sing of the Taedong River (노래하자 대동강)
Composition: Ri Myong-San (리면상)
Lyrics: Kim Jo-Kyu (김조규)
Vocal Trio: Kim Yu-Kyong, Jong Su-Hyang, Jo Guk-Hyang
3. My Home (나의 집)
Composition: Kim Gon-Il (김건일)
Lyrics: Jang Son-Guk (장선국)
Vocal Duo: Kim Yu-Kyong, Jo Guk-Hyang
4. My Sky, My Sea, My Land (나의 하늘 나의 바다 나의 대지여)
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Jon Dong-U (전동우)
Vocal Quartet: Pak Mi-Kyong, Kim Hyo-Sim, Jong Su-Hyang, Kim Chong-Ye
5. One Great Family (하나의 대가정)
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Ri Jong-Sul (리정술)
6. My Country is the Best (내 나라 제일로 좋아)
Composition: Ri Jong-Ho (리종오)
Lyrics: Choe Jun-Kyong (최준경)
Composition: Ri Myon-Sang (리면상)
Lyrics: Pak Se-Yon (박세영), 1947
English Translation -@MBBHD
Performed - 27 / 04 / 2015 - People's Palace of Culture
In celebration of the 75th Founding anniversary of the DPRK.
Personally, this has to be one of my most favourite performances. From the A-Capella at the start, the instruments slowly begin to enter. A small tune of Arirang builds to the grand finale. Sheer perfection.
Composition: Ri Jong-O (리종오)
Lyrics: Choi Jun-Kyong
Performed - 03 / 2015 - People's Theatre, Pyongyang
A powerful and moving solo from one of the DPRK's most famous singers. Here, she moves the audience to tears with her immense vocals, and understandably so.
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Group (짐체), 2017
Performed - 30 / 07 / 2017 - People's Theatre
Vocal Sextet
A re-upload of a classic Moranbong Band song. Original quality was not good, so I did what I could, nevertheless, this song will always be one of my favourites.
Composition: Ri Jong-O (리종오)
Lyrics: Ri Jong-Sul (리정술), 1990
English Translation: @MBBHD
Performed - 28 / 12 / 2016 - Pyongyang Arena
Vocal Sextet
In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War.
Composition: Jo Kyong-Jun (조경준)
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근), 2013
English Translation: @MBBHD
Performed - 27 / 07 / 2013 - Mokran House
Vocal Oktet
In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War.
Performed - 27 / 07 / 2022 - Pyongyang
In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War. Happy 7.27, Comrades!
Song List:
1. Song of Defending the Motherland (조국보위의 노래)
Composition: Ri Myon-Sang (리면상)
Lyrics: Jo Ryong-Chul (조령출), 1950
2. Marching and Marching (진군 또 진군)
Composition: Hwang Hak-Gun (황학근)
Lyrics: Group (집체), 1950
3. On a Road to a Decisive Battle (결전의 길로)
Composition: Kim Ok-Song (김옥성) 1951
4. The Dear Home in my Native Village (내 고향의 정든 집)
Composition: Ri Myon-Sang (리면상) 1952
5. Song of a Young Partisan (소년빨찌산의 노래)
Composition: Ri Kon-U (리건우)
Lyrics: Kim Hak-Yon (김학연), 1951
6. Mungyong Pass (문경고개)
Composition: Ri Myon-Sang (리면상) 1950
7. Battle song of the Chinese People’s Volunteers Army (중국인민지원군전가)
Composition & Lyrics: Zhōu Wēizhì (周巍峙)
8. Song of Coastal Artillery (해안포병의 노래)
Composition: Pak Han-Gyu (박한규) 1952
9. We Won (우리는 승리했네)
Composition: Ri Myon-Sang (리면상) 1953
10. Song Dedicated to Marshal Kim Il-Sung (김일성 원수께 드리는 노래)
Composition: Pak Han-Gyu (박한규)
Lyrics: Won Jong-So (원종소), 1956
Composition: Sol The-Song (설태성)
Lyrics: Group, 2015
Performed - 28 / 07 / 2017 - Pyongyang Arena
Vocal Trio - Kim Ok-Ju, Song Yong, Kim Song-Sim
One of the most intense songs about the Fatherland Liberation War. Released in 2015, the lyrics tell the story of how life was ripped apart and devastation unfolded on the Korean people' homeland, but with strong determination and dignity, the Korean people were led to the great victory. The bloodshed of the war should therefore not be forgotten, but rather honoured and glorified for generations to come.
I successfully managed to upscale to the best possible quality without completely destroying the video. The original source was of very low resolution and letterboxed to 4:3. I could have, of course, kept it at its original size, but, cropping to 16:9 allows you to fully appreciate the video. The audio remains fairly low quality.
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Cha Yong-Do (차영도), 2010
English Translation: @MBBHD
Performed - 28 / 12 / 2016 - Pyongyang Arena
Vocal Solo - Kim Kwang-Myong
A perfect contrast between the musical styles of the Moranbong Band and the State Merited Chorus, here they compliment each other perfectly in one of my personal favourite renditions of this song.
Composition: An Jong-ho (안정호)
Lyrics: Jo Song-o (조성오), 1996
English Translation: @MBBHD
Performed - 16 / 04 / 2014 - April 25th House of Culture
Vocal Septet - Jong Su-Hyang, Ryu Jina, Ra Yu-Mi, Kim Yu-Kyong, Pak Son-Hyang, Kim Sol-Mi, Pak Mi-Kyong
Today, April 15th, is the Day of the Sun, the largest and most significant holiday in the DPRK calendar.
Composition: Pak Han-Gyu (박한규)
Lyrics: Won Jong-So (원종소), 1956
Performed - 08 / 09 / 2022 - Mansudae Assembly Hall, Pyongyang
Lead Vocals: Jong Hong-Ran, with Kim Song-Sim, Kim Ryu-Kyong, Hyon Ye-Won, and Unknown Singer
An impressive performance in honour of the Day of the Sun.
Performed - 24 / 06 / 2013 - Kanggye
The original source of this concert is low in quality, there are currently no higher quality videos available on the internet. However, these concerts from early 2013 are largely forgotten, but often contain some of the Moranbong Band's most notable performances.
Scaling to HD is impossible, however, I have attempted to salvage the video to the best of my ability so it is at least somewhat higher in quality to view, and to enjoy.
Song List:
1. I'll Defend the Next Action Station (다음번 화점은 내가 막으리)
Vocal Quartet - Pak Mi-Kyong, Kim Sol-Mi, Ryu Jina, Pak Son-Hyang
2. With Spirit Like in the War Days (전화의 그날 그 정신으로)
Vocal Quintet - Pak Mi-Kyong, Ri Myong-Hui, Jong Su-Hyang, Kim Yu-Kyong, Pak Son-Hyang
3. Advance Korea, advancing Side by Side (나가자 조선아 병진 앞으로)
Vocal Octet - Pak Mi-Kyong, Kim Sol-Mi, Ri Myong-Hui, Jong Su-Hyang, Kim Yu-Kyong, Ra Yu-Mi, Ryu Jina Pak Son-Hyang
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Ri Jong-Sul (리정술), 1988
English Translation: @MBBHD
Performed - 16 / 04 / 2014 - April 25th House of Culture, Pyongyang
Vocal Duo - Ryu Jina, Ra Yu-Mi - Jong Su-Hyang, Kim Sol-Mi, Pak Mi-Kyong
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2016 - People's Palace of Culture
1. Our Beloved Leader (인민이 사랑하는 우리 령도자)
Composition: Jin Hong-Guk (전홍국)
Lyrics: Ryu Dong-Ho (류동호), 2012
2. We Have Longed to See You (뵙고싶었습니다)
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Ri Ji-Song (리지성), 2015
3. Song of People Who Received Happiness (복받은 인민의 노래)
Composition: Ryu U-Hyon (류우현)
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근), 2013
4. World of Compassion (인정의 세계)
Composition: Jang Chung-Sim 장충심)
Lyrics: Ri He-Jong (리헤정), 2015
5. Our Marshal (우리 원수님)
Composition: Kim Un-Ryong (김운룡)
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근), 2013
6. Our Comrade Kim Jong-Un (우리의 김정은동지)
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Ri Ji-song (리지성), 2015
7. Burning Wish (불타는 소원)
Composition: Jong Chun-il (정춘일)
Lyrics: Hwang Song-Ha (황성하), 2012
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
1. Bells chiming (종소리)
Composition: Pak Jin-Guk (박진국)
Lyrics: Kim Man Yo (김만여)
2. Let the New Year's Snow Fall (설눈아 내려라)
Composition & Lyrics: Ri Jong-O (리종오), 1991
Composition: Kim Kang-Nam (김강남)
Lyrics Ri Hye-Jong (리혜정), 2019
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Ho Ryu-Gap (허룡갑), 2000
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Kwon Mi-Hwa
Composition: Jong Chun-Il (정춘일)
Lyrics: Hwang Song-Ha (황성하), 2012
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Quintet
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Quintet
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Cha Yong-Do (차영도), 2010
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Kim Ryu-Kyong
Composition: Kim Ok-song (김옥성)
Lyrics: Kim Sang-o (김상오)
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Sextet
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
1. Our Mother (우리 어머니)
Composition: Jo Gwang (조광)
Lyrics: Won Yong-Ok (원영옥)
Vocal Trio: Kim Song-Sim, Kim Ryu-Kyong, Unknown
2. I Love You, Mother (어머니를 사랑합니다)
Composition: An Ryong-Gwon
Lyrics: Choi Nam-Sun
Vocal Duo: Jong Hong-Ran, Hyon Ye-Won
3. You Are Mother (그대는 어머니)
Composition: U Jong-Hui (우정희)
Lyrics: Jong Song-Hwan (정성환)
Composition & Lyrics: U Jong-hui (우정희), 1986
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Solo - Jong Hong-Ran
Composition: Kim Ju-Il (김주일)
Lyrics: Cha Ho-Gun (차호근)
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Vocal Trio - Hyon Ye-Won, Kim Ryu-Kyong, Jong Hong-Ran
Composition: Hwang Jin-yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Kim Jong-dok (김정덕), 2014
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
Ice Skating Duo
Composition: Kim Dong-chol (김동철)
Lyrics: Choe Jun-kyong (최준경),1985
Lead Vocals - Kim Ryu-Kyong
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium, Pyongyang
1. This Sky, In this Land (이 하늘 이 땅에서)
Composition: Hwang Jin-Yong (황진영)
Lyrics: Ryu Dong-Ho (류동호)
2. Be Envious of Us (우리를 부러워하라)
Composition: An Jong-Ho (안정호)
Lyrics: Ryu Dong-Ho (류동호), 1997
Performed - 01 / 01 / 2023 - May Day Stadium
Performers - Prestigious Art Troupes
Composition: Kim Un-Ryong (김운룡)
Lyrics: Sin Ji-Rak (신지락),
Performed - 16 / 02 / 2016 - Ponghwa Theatre, Pyongyang
Vocal Duo - Yu Pong-Mi, Song Yong
Composition & Lyrics: Kim Jong-il (김정일), 1953
English Translation: @MBBHD
Performed: 27 / 07 / 2013 - Mokran House, Pyongyang
Vocal Duo: Jong Su-Hyang, Ryu Jina
This song was apparently written as a letter by Kim Jong-Il himself as a boy to his Father Kim Il-Sung during the Korean War, and is therefore credited to him, thus making it a "Classic Masterpiece". The letter in which he sent can be seen on the screen.