(♫)________________ Mate (메이트)

[Guest imcalledalauda]

I posted the full 달콤한 휴식 song on Youtube with lyrics. Love this song!

Thanks for sharing!

I had no idea about this OST or that Mate was on it.

The song is lovely. Of course, given that it's from Mate.

[ncly]

[iNTERVIEW] Rock band Mate

My name is Lim Heon-il.

I was born on November 13, 1983.

My brother studies music in Sydney of Australia. We fight a lot but he's also probably the best mate I have in life.

The most difficult book I read recently was Dostoevskii's "The Brothers Karamazov." It wasn't the story that was the problem but I just couldn't memorize the name of the characters. They seem like the same name to me but one would be the younger brother while the other is the father.

I named our band Mate. It's significant in that it refers to my friends I met at a time period I didn't know whether I should pursue music or not. But my largest goal was to not have people ask twice about the name of our group and I think we've succeeded at that.

The first track in our album titled "It's all about love" had originally sounded like a song anyone could come up with so we ended up recording it all over again. We had the guitar play more powerfully and added in more beats. It was the most distinctive work we did for the album.

I don't like guitarists who are technists. I've seen so many cases where the guitarists messes up the music while trying to show off his technique. I used to gape at guitarists like Gary Moore when I was young but I actually don't like him now.

I was really shocked after watching Coldplay's concert on DVD. They are really cool performers. The guitarist played on a single string but he still managed to make the music sound so abundant. I like guitarists who go for the sound rather than technique.

Being part of the session of pop artists including Kim Dong-ryul was an experience which helped me rise to a great position easier than I thought I would have been able to. Since I was able to work with the musicians I like at a comparatively young age. But everything went wrong the moment I decided to do my own music. That's when I met the members of Mate.

My name is Jung Jun-il.

I was born on August 16, 1983.

I would call Mr. Yoo Hee-yeol's the soulmate of my life. Before, I used to just listen to music and think it's good but it was after I started listening to his music that I decided to pursue it myself because I thought I would be happy writing and singing the sort of music he does. My favorite album of his is his fourth album titled "Night in Seoul." It still feels like I've run into my first love whenever I meet him for radio shows.

I can be quite devilish and go the opposite way with things. I'll put in extra effort to do things I've been told not to do and it's exactly like that with music too. Everyone tried to stop me from doing music because I'd never done it before -- not even been a member of a band -- but that's exactly why I wanted to do it even more.

Nobody has singer Yoon Sang's LP titled "Insensible" anymore because it's out of print but I have it. I'm going to sell it later when it becomes more expensive.

I like looking at fashion magazines. They're fun. I don't think 'Oh, I'll look much more cool in this sort of clothing' but it's interesting because the process of making clothes is similar to making music. And people in the music industry are quite naturally interested in donning themselves. They have to do that at least to make themselves look better.

I actually wrote the title song for "With Mate" a long time ago but it became an even greater piece with Hun-il and Hyun-jae's help.

I currently make regular appearances on radio shows by Girls' Generation member Taeyeon or anchorwoman Moon Ji-ae. I'm not a great speaker but I think radio fits me well.

When I'm at home I spend it like I'm a senior citizen. Both of my parents go to work so I'll roam around the house, reading a book, listening to music and eating ramen. I eat whatever's bad for my health.

I'm Hyun-jae's love counselor. Since he's young and lacks experience. It's so easy to tell how long a relationship will last being the advisor that I am. Whenever he comes up to me and says he's seeing someone, I can tell right away how many months it'll last.

My name is Lee Hyun-jae.

I was born on April 12, 1988.

The only mate in my life is my mother. She's been through a lot because of me but she is someone who is always trust me.

My first experience with music was in church. I listened to and played a lot of Christian music. And then I became obsessed with jazz after meeting a certain teacher. The music I listened to the most was by drummers like John Scofield.

I didn't listen to rock or heavy metal but I did listen to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers from time to time. I've never tried imitating them before but they have a great drummer who also has great groove. These days I've been listening to Coldplay and Sigur Ros after Hyun-il.

The most fun piece to play from our album is "Go." I'm someone who used to play the drum for jazz music but playing with all my might is tough but fun at the same time. I sweat a lot too. But "Better" and "After a Long Time" are easy for listening. I'm always concentrating on what the drum sounds like in songs so I feel more comfortable listening to music without drums.

I was in the school band during high school but we performed just twice over a three-year period.

I like riding around in my bike. I live in Ilsan which is a great place to ride bikes. More so since we have a lake. It's quite far to our rehearsing studio but I go there on my bike. I'll also go out for a ride on it when I can't fall asleep.

I'm a gourmet who goes looking for good restaurants. I know all the great restaurants in Ilsan too.

My hands will stiffen up if I don't practice even a day.So no matter how busy I am, I will always try to loosen up my hands by practicing at least 30 minutes to an hour a day.

Reporter : Wee Geun-woo eight@10asia.co.kr

Photographer : Lee Jin-hyuk eleven@10asia.co.kr

Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr, Jang Kyung-Jin three@10asia.co.kr

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[Guest imcalledalauda]

ncly, thank you so much for posting the interview. I really enjoyed reading it.

I like the format, that they all began with "My name is… I was born on…" It was really interesting to read themselves describing their own quirks.

The pictures are awesome. All that dramatic lighting… I especially like Heonil's. It's so dynamic. Hyunjae's hair is growing out nicely. I don't really like long hair on guys, so I wasn't a fan of his long hair, and then when he cut it, he looked really young. But it's in a good period now.

It was good learning about their musical influences. I'm really glad they discovered and followed what they did, so that they could bring us their own wonderful music.

[7lotus]

I just found out that Jung Joonil is in Mate. I used to think that they're separate artists. 0_0

But I've adored his voice since doremifasolatido OST days. Now I'm listening to Mate's first album and I must say...never a fan of rock but now I officially love them!

[Guest Leto]

I recently discovered this band through my sister---they're GREAT.

I love their songs, especially 그리워.

Hopefully their new album will do even better than the previous (:

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[Guest Avocadoxoxo]

Yesterday i was lurking on utube to see korean mv then i see this mv about this group ..gosh i really love they song Longing very much...i hope they will come out with a new song..

[Guest skiessoblue]

I don't quite remember how long ago I discovered Mate.. lol Sometime around the release of their first album? I fell in love with them right after I first heard their music. All of them are individually amazing in addition to working together to create great music.

Does anyone know if Junil still guests on Chin Chin radio with Taeyeon?

ncly, is that article recent? I loved the part about Junil giving Hyunjae love advice. That made me LOL. On an entirely different note, I always find it interesting to hear of artists' musical influences and Junil's love for Yoo Heeyeol.

I also agree with Hyunjae looking better with shorter hair.

This is from way back in January... but I really like these covers:

100127 Mate covering Maroon 5's Sunday Morning

I enjoyed this collaboration very much.

100127 Mate and Taeyeon covering Park Jiyoon's In My Fading Memory

cr. to uploader

[Guest imcalledalauda]

Hey everyone,

Mate was on KJE Chocolate on May 1st along with Sweet Sorrow. They were awesome!

Mate & Sweet Sorrow cut (2/3): talk (check out Hyunjae's hair at 2:12! I know it's been short for a while now, but it still feels so different)

cr: sweetsorrowsg

mirrors:

사랑비 (Love Rain) [HD]

talk [HD]

이제 다시 [HD]

cr: dptmdhkdldptm

이제 다시 (Again Now) was soo good! Mate's live performances are always breathtaking. Hearing that instrumentation live is such a treat (boo Music Core… seriously stripped them of their musicianship).

It was awesome to see Mate again. It's been way too long. It's such a shame that the nature of non-idol artists is that they are hard for international fans to follow… we go for long stretches without seeing them, unsure of whether they have performed and we've missed it.

[7lotus]

I don't quite remember how long ago I discovered Mate.. lol Sometime around the release of their first album? I fell in love with them right after I first heard their music. All of them are individually amazing in addition to working together to create great music.

Does anyone know if Junil still guests on Chin Chin radio with Taeyeon?

ncly, is that article recent? I loved the part about Junil giving Hyunjae love advice. That made me LOL. On an entirely different note, I always find it interesting to hear of artists' musical influences and Junil's love for Yoo Heeyeol.

I also agree with Hyunjae looking better with shorter hair.

This is from way back in January... but I really like these covers:

100127 Mate covering Maroon 5's Sunday Morning

I enjoyed this collaboration very much.

100127 Mate and Taeyeon covering Park Jiyoon's In My Fading Memory

cr. to uploader

it was actually that collab btw mate and taeyeon that led me to discover Mate's music

unfortunately Taeyeon's left chinchin, I don't know if Junil is still guesting. My guess is no but I'm not sure. I love their cover so much! Junil and Taeyeon also cover a few of other songs, short but very nicely done!

right now I'm addicted to 고백(confession) from their first album. It's soooooo gooood!!

[7lotus]

some pix I found on Nate.

I hope the boys make their comeback soon.

[Guest Nyanko]

Mate sang the (new?) theme song for Detective Conan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N59WNSTkSt4

[7lotus]

Mate sang the (new?) theme song for Detective Conan.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N59WNSTkSt4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N59WNSTkSt4</a>

woah. My favorite anime of all time!! <3 <3

this song sound very nice!!!

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Is it true that Huynjae is 100% korean? He looks mixed to me XDDDDD

But he's so hot. LOL!

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Mate on Yoo HeeYeon's sketchbook

(I have no idea how recent they are though)

I love you : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AadNqG5ABjY

a bit of everything...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgF1pIfgL2M

[7lotus]

I think these pictures are new. They come from a interview

cr: nate+cyworld

[7lotus]

Mate has their own radio show!

Mate's Radio Planet

http://www.kbs.co.kr/dmb/mate/

8:00-10:00pm KBS DMB

Mate members filming a movie. I used google translate on this, but it seems to say that it's a movie based on their true story and that they'll bee participate in the movie's OST as well.

http://osen.mt.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=G1008280040

[7lotus]

[mnet A-live]메이트 Mate - CUT-100712

[Booger Face]

The drummer is too pretty to look at lol but I really like their music. can't wait to hear more from them.

[7lotus]

so late to find out that Mate has these official sites on the social media network!

check out these:

FACEBOOK FAN PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/pages/mate/124094014300337

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/matecom

MYSPACE: http://myspace.bemate.co.kr/

You can purchase their albums on iTunes!! awesome!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-mate/id381073875

[7lotus]

I uploaded two more vids to share

메이트 Mate - Music Travel LaLaLa - CUT - 100217

-Two perfs+talk (they covered Toy' song! Sooooooo gooooood!!!)

메이트 Mate - It's all about love - Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook 100528

I didn't like the studio version that much at first but after watching their live performance, I came to LOVE IT. A.LOT.

[7lotus]

I wonder what they're up to now. A few weeks ago, their management tweeted that the boys are practicing their script for the upcoming movie. I hope we get some news soon because I'm growing kinda impatient!! Please come back soon!! T_T