krockisreal lightinthemind 2nd day of Grand Mint Festival.

Bands seen: Guckkasten, The Koxx, The Moonshiners, One More Chance, DeliSpice.



I didn't have chance to be on the first day(( That's why I can tell you only about second. And please forgive me for my English cause I'm not native speaker. But I wanted to share with you this day.











You know, I’m not a newbie to rock festivals. I was two times at the biggest European festival held in Hungary, Budapest called Sziget. Also while I was living gothic life I was for two times at Wave Gotik Treffen Festival held in Germany, Leipzig.

That’s why some things for me were similar, but some where really impressing.

Where the story starts – I was trying to buy ticket in advance on site





But when I arrived on the second day to the Olympic Park there was a booth with girls selling tickets. And nobody who wanted to do this around except me.

But the price… Compare 66 000 won and 85 000 won) But for me it didn’t matter since I wanted to see my favorite bands.

I was rather shocked when I saw the line to the main entrance. But it was not really a line. People were sitting on their blankets hiding from the sun under umbrellas and having many packs as if they came to picnic. Actually when I saw the main stage afterwards I realized – ok, for them it was a picnic on the grass with little plates of kimchi, thermos bottles with tea or coffee and other food. Many couples, many groups of girls. Especially girls)







I wandered for a while around the main entrance when my friend called and said that she is standing in the huge line to the Midnight Stage. I thought – probably 300 meteres line… But I was wrong, since for me it occurred to be over 1 km!!! Never saw such a long line and never saw such organized line. That’s the main difference between Europe and Asia. While in line Europeans are shouting, drinking, moving, making loud noise. But not in Asia. They stand still, they try not to hit you, they are speaking rather quietly. Perfect for me!



But don’t be mistaken! It is only while in line. As soon as they see their favorite bands the crowd goes mad. As it was for Guckkasten.

Sad but their act lasted for 30-40 minutes. For me it wasn’t enough. Cause when you hear voice of 하현우 (I will risk to write it in English as Ha Hyun Woo) you forget about everything. The most incredible thing was that there was acoustic set, where acoustic guitar, drums and bongo (African) drums worked together as one. The strong and emotional vocals just took me away and I was crying. Really! I was crying! Commonly such things are not for me, but the songs were so perfect that I wasn’t able to restrain.







And the last song of the set was an unexpected collaboration of Guckkasten and dap-dancer. Probably he was European, he moved too fast and had sunglasses to verify. But I never saw such collaboration before, when dab-dancer and musician are creating melody together.

Really, so expressive and unforgettable.







Then a little break and the music of Star Wars began. Hadn’t expected? Me too) But on the stage stepped The Koxx with their flag. You know, I don’t have entire impression of the whole set. That’s why I will tell you what I like:

- music from Star Wars;

- VJ set accompanied the act (bright, interesting, artistic);

- Energy of musicians while performing.



The things that I didn’t like:

- the sound wasn’t compared to what you hear in record;

- interacting with public – seemed that they are a little bit tired performing so many times. The Koxx are very popular nowadays and they are involved almost in all gig and festival;

- and at least the most repulsive thing was appearance of that girl, who was representing GMF2011. I heard she’s model, but she tried to sing with HyunSun song original by Kylie Minogue “Can’t get you out of my head” and that was awful. With this thing the show by The Koxx somehow resembled pop-act with this ugly moves of the girl while dancing. Ugly – cause not plastic and very vulgar. Ok, it’s only my opinion and you can argue.



But all this can’t decrease my love to this band. Really)



And the third band at this stage was the Moonshiners. We were trying to verify with my friends which style would suit them and came to conclusion that more brit-pop of 70s-80s. Have you ever seen this band? If not – hurry and receive a portion of merry sounds of rock. I couldn’t help myself but dancing, jumping and shouting with them. But the remarkable phrase of that performance was “Let’s sex!” Ok, as you wish)) The frontman even jumped down the stage to come closer to viewers and I felt that he really is into his music and songs. For me it is the very first sign of good music)



After the Moonshiners we decided to buy CDs and have some meal, cause I didn’t want to see Daybreak, they are rather soft for me.

Girls who were selling CDs were shocked with the amount of disks in my hands and they couldn’t stop chatting. Even security ladies at the main stage sighed and wow-ed. Btw, did I mention that there were almost none Europeans? I think it is because of troubled site.







Anyway, while eating and drinking the most-tasty-wine-with-apples in the world we realized that on the other bench behind us were sitting the Koxx!

I managed to find ability to come to them and say some words and to sign CD and take a photo. I was nervous, shy and girlish. That’s me)







Ok, several words about One More Chance. You know, I was quite surprised when I saw amount of people on the Soup Stage, the most picturesque stage of GMF, it looks like amphitheatre coming down to the lake surrounded with lights. As it was already in night the place looked awesome. I heard this band for the first time in my life, but all those crowds of girls were singing with them and clapping hands in tact and looking at their guys. There are two vocalists, one of those was wearing skirts like barista and I felt that they were singing about coffee. And you know, that new trend among indie musicians is to sing about coffee, coffee shops, cafes and smth like this))) So, as we saw that evening, it helps a lot) Just to describe the band I should say that they are second 10cm.



The blurry pic, see how crowded there were:





And the last one and the most expected were DeliSpice. I admit that I’m not too familiar to their music, I’m not listening to them quite often and I can’t say I’m their fan. But as soon as I heard so much of them and listened to their last album “Open Your Eyes” I just prepared to open this band for myself. Sometimes I’m doing this when I see the name of the band on the list and remember of hear smth but not exact things.

That was the thing for DeliSpice. We were sitting, we were not in the crowd and this helped me just to listen to the music. Cause VJ of this set somehow decided that people on sitting places should just see the pictures on wide screens and not the band. And that fact also helped me to get their music. It is less rock that I like, recent songs are more ballad but with strong melody which I like. So, that was my evening with them, which ended with white paper snow and shouting crowd.

But the sad fact was that 1/3 of people left after hearing their most popular song to drama and went to watch Yi Jaeok(



And expected international thing afterwards: as soon as show ended fans started to grab posters from the walls. I decided that I should do the same and now have The Moonshiners and DeliSpice GMF2011 posters.



The day ended with green tea latte after walking in the rain and long road in taxi. But that part of story is not for you, sorry)



Overall feeling about GMF2011: great place for relax and some great bands to watch.



I will add more photos as soon as I receive them)



Youtube video sourse: RoseDuncan76

Friends mentioned: Rosemary Duncan , Fabien Schneider

You know, I’m not a newbie to rock festivals. I was two times at the biggest European festival held in Hungary, Budapest called Sziget. Also while I was living gothic life I was for two times at Wave Gotik Treffen Festival held in Germany, Leipzig.That’s why some things for me were similar, but some where really impressing.Where the story starts – I was trying to buy ticket in advance on site http://ticket.yes24.com/ . What can I say… Each time I was trying to do it – in the morning, in the afternoon, in the night I saw only mark “tickets are sold”. Even 2 months before the deadline. And while planning my journey I wasn’t sure, whether I would get those tickets. So, shame on you, dear site holders.But when I arrived on the second day to the Olympic Park there was a booth with girls selling tickets. And nobody who wanted to do this around except me.But the price… Compare 66 000 won and 85 000 won) But for me it didn’t matter since I wanted to see my favorite bands.I was rather shocked when I saw the line to the main entrance. But it was not really a line. People were sitting on their blankets hiding from the sun under umbrellas and having many packs as if they came to picnic. Actually when I saw the main stage afterwards I realized – ok, for them it was a picnic on the grass with little plates of kimchi, thermos bottles with tea or coffee and other food. Many couples, many groups of girls. Especially girls)I wandered for a while around the main entrance when my friend called and said that she is standing in the huge line to the Midnight Stage. I thought – probably 300 meteres line… But I was wrong, since for me it occurred to be over 1 km!!! Never saw such a long line and never saw such organized line. That’s the main difference between Europe and Asia. While in line Europeans are shouting, drinking, moving, making loud noise. But not in Asia. They stand still, they try not to hit you, they are speaking rather quietly. Perfect for me!But don’t be mistaken! It is only while in line. As soon as they see their favorite bands the crowd goes mad. As it was for Guckkasten.Sad but their act lasted for 30-40 minutes. For me it wasn’t enough. Cause when you hear voice of 하현우 (I will risk to write it in English as Ha Hyun Woo) you forget about everything. The most incredible thing was that there was acoustic set, where acoustic guitar, drums and bongo (African) drums worked together as one. The strong and emotional vocals just took me away and I was crying. Really! I was crying! Commonly such things are not for me, but the songs were so perfect that I wasn’t able to restrain.And the last song of the set was an unexpected collaboration of Guckkasten and dap-dancer. Probably he was European, he moved too fast and had sunglasses to verify. But I never saw such collaboration before, when dab-dancer and musician are creating melody together.Really, so expressive and unforgettable.Then a little break and the music of Star Wars began. Hadn’t expected? Me too) But on the stage stepped The Koxx with their flag. You know, I don’t have entire impression of the whole set. That’s why I will tell you what I like:- music from Star Wars;- VJ set accompanied the act (bright, interesting, artistic);- Energy of musicians while performing.The things that I didn’t like:- the sound wasn’t compared to what you hear in record;- interacting with public – seemed that they are a little bit tired performing so many times. The Koxx are very popular nowadays and they are involved almost in all gig and festival;- and at least the most repulsive thing was appearance of that girl, who was representing GMF2011. I heard she’s model, but she tried to sing with HyunSun song original by Kylie Minogue “Can’t get you out of my head” and that was awful. With this thing the show by The Koxx somehow resembled pop-act with this ugly moves of the girl while dancing. Ugly – cause not plastic and very vulgar. Ok, it’s only my opinion and you can argue.But all this can’t decrease my love to this band. Really)And the third band at this stage was the Moonshiners. We were trying to verify with my friends which style would suit them and came to conclusion that more brit-pop of 70s-80s. Have you ever seen this band? If not – hurry and receive a portion of merry sounds of rock. I couldn’t help myself but dancing, jumping and shouting with them. But the remarkable phrase of that performance was “Let’s sex!” Ok, as you wish)) The frontman even jumped down the stage to come closer to viewers and I felt that he really is into his music and songs. For me it is the very first sign of good music)After the Moonshiners we decided to buy CDs and have some meal, cause I didn’t want to see Daybreak, they are rather soft for me.Girls who were selling CDs were shocked with the amount of disks in my hands and they couldn’t stop chatting. Even security ladies at the main stage sighed and wow-ed. Btw, did I mention that there were almost none Europeans? I think it is because of troubled site.Anyway, while eating and drinking the most-tasty-wine-with-apples in the world we realized that on the other bench behind us were sitting the Koxx!I managed to find ability to come to them and say some words and to sign CD and take a photo. I was nervous, shy and girlish. That’s me)Ok, several words about One More Chance. You know, I was quite surprised when I saw amount of people on the Soup Stage, the most picturesque stage of GMF, it looks like amphitheatre coming down to the lake surrounded with lights. As it was already in night the place looked awesome. I heard this band for the first time in my life, but all those crowds of girls were singing with them and clapping hands in tact and looking at their guys. There are two vocalists, one of those was wearing skirts like barista and I felt that they were singing about coffee. And you know, that new trend among indie musicians is to sing about coffee, coffee shops, cafes and smth like this))) So, as we saw that evening, it helps a lot) Just to describe the band I should say that they are second 10cm.And the last one and the most expected were DeliSpice. I admit that I’m not too familiar to their music, I’m not listening to them quite often and I can’t say I’m their fan. But as soon as I heard so much of them and listened to their last album “Open Your Eyes” I just prepared to open this band for myself. Sometimes I’m doing this when I see the name of the band on the list and remember of hear smth but not exact things.That was the thing for DeliSpice. We were sitting, we were not in the crowd and this helped me just to listen to the music. Cause VJ of this set somehow decided that people on sitting places should just see the pictures on wide screens and not the band. And that fact also helped me to get their music. It is less rock that I like, recent songs are more ballad but with strong melody which I like. So, that was my evening with them, which ended with white paper snow and shouting crowd.But the sad fact was that 1/3 of people left after hearing their most popular song to drama and went to watch Yi Jaeok(And expected international thing afterwards: as soon as show ended fans started to grab posters from the walls. I decided that I should do the same and now have The Moonshiners and DeliSpice GMF2011 posters.The day ended with green tea latte after walking in the rain and long road in taxi. But that part of story is not for you, sorry) Overall feeling about GMF2011: great place for relax and some great bands to watch.I will add more photos as soon as I receive them) Tags: !article, deli spice, guckkasten, one more chance, the koxx, the moonshiners 5 comments

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