¡°Bird¡± is the second pre-release single from Leenalchi¡¯s EP ¡ºHere Comes That Crow¡», released via Luaka Bop. Inspired by the classic pansori passage ¡°Saetaryeong,¡± the song vividly depicts a natural landscape filled with birds, flowing water, and resonant mountains, using the distinctive onomatopoeia and rhythmic qualities of the Korean language.
This new version of ¡°Bird¡± is a re-recording of a song previously introduced through an OST, now performed with Leenalchi¡¯s current lineup. While rooted in the narrative structure and vocal techniques of pansori, the track is reborn with Leenalchi¡¯s singular sound: powerful grooves driven by two basses and drums, psychedelic riffs, and the dynamic energy exchanged among four vocalists.
¡°Bird¡± captures Leenalchi¡¯s musical identity as a band that expands traditional pansori materials into contemporary band music. With playful yet overwhelming rhythm, the song brings to life the movements of birds, mountains, and streams, creating a vivid moment where tradition and contemporary sensibility collide and merge.