TAEYANG 《QUINTESSENCE》《QUINTESSENCE》是一张源于TAEYANG对"本质"长久思考的专辑。它以音乐呈现出一段寻找那些不可见却最为重要价值的旅程。TAEYANG并未急于定义所谓的答案，而是将重心放在探索过程中所面对的自我提问、情感，以及自身的态度之上。这些源自个人叙事的提问，期待通过音乐延展为一种共鸣，触及每位听者内心深处的本质。“Quintessence”The word that constantly stays on my mind.And the word that is most needed for this generation.I completely put myself into this process — my love, my joy, my passion — but sometimes I had to face my own madness along the way.I can’t say that I found the perfect meaning of “Quintessence”, but my journey in searching for it became the path that shaped this album.One thing that is clear to me is that it already exists inside of me, and also inside of you.Through this process, I may discover the answer on the next page.It may just seem like music, but it could be something beyond that.I hope that one day you will find it within yourself too.The thing that is most important but unseen.1. BAD Lyrics by TAEYANG, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron Glasper, VinceComposed by Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron GlasperArranged by the Stereotypes, 9am柔和旋律与厚重节拍形成鲜明对比，叠加锐利倾泻的嗓音，令人印象深刻。TAEYANG以独特音色描绘不停向前的时间轨迹，并通过张弛有度的编排，拉开专辑强烈的序幕。2. LIVE FAST DIE SLOW *TitleLyrics by TAEYANG, lil aaron, Kaine, Vince, TEDDYComposed by TEDDY, KUSH, VVN, Dominsuk, lil aaron, KaineArranged by Dominsuk燃烧的疾驰，永恒的残影。《LIVE FAST DIE SLOW》呈现出在瞬息万变的现实中坚守自我核心、奋力前行的宣言。通过将痛苦与毁灭转化为炽热明亮的意象，这一充满悖论的表达传递出在无尽道路上依然不断前行的坚定意志。3. WOULD YOU (feat. TARZZAN, WOOCHAN) Lyrics by TAEYANG, TARZZAN, WOOCHAN, TEDDY, Lukasz Gottwald, Theron Thomas, Rocco Valdes, Ryan Ogren, Ashley Gorley, VinceComposed by Lukasz Gottwald, Theron Thomas, Rocco Valdes, Ryan Ogren, Ashley Gorley, Vince, WOOCHANArranged by Dr. Luke以平静语调讲述陪伴在身边之人的珍贵，沿着深层情感线条传递温暖的慰藉。融入静谧氛围的感性贝斯增强了层次感，同时“ALLDAY PROJECT”的“TARZZAN”与“WOOCHAN”参与featuring，使情感表达更加真挚。4. MOVIELyrics by TABLO, Vince, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron GlasperComposed by Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron GlasperArranged by the Stereotypes, 9am柔和的主旋律与极简编排，仿佛漫步于巴黎夜晚街头般浪漫。精致调校的高音、人声背景的空间层次，以及TAEYANG标志性的梦幻音色相互融合，呈现出独特氛围。5. OPEN UP (feat. The Kid LAROI)Lyrics by TAEYANG, TABLO, Antonio Stith, Vince, Charlton HowardComposed by Chaz Jackson, Antonio Stith, Charlton HowardArranged by Chaz JacksonThe Kid LAROI appears courtesy of Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment复古合成器音色与潮流节拍巧妙交织的实验性作品。其上漂浮的清澈嗓音带来独特的清爽感。叠加“The Kid LAROI”富有感知力的节奏处理，使整首歌的动态能量达到高点。6. LOVE LIKE THIS Lyrics by TAEYANG, Paul BlancoComposed by Paul BlancoArranged by Paul Blanco一首舍弃华丽修饰、选择深层真诚的R&B作品。律动感十足的节拍之上，灵魂感强烈的嗓音展现存在感。质朴歌词与深远共鸣交织，在听者心中留下悠长余韵。7. YESLyrics by TAEYANG, Paul Blanco, VinceComposed by Paul BlancoArranged by Paul Blanco, BRLLNT立体声场与克制的人声形成对比，反而带来更强烈的印象，是TAEYANG全新尝试的代表作。反复出现的“Yes”极具中毒性，为歌曲提供持续推动力。从桥段过渡至尾声部分，运用“BIGBANG”与“2NE1”的《Lollipop》采样，成为瞬间反转能量的关键触发点。8. NOWLyrics by TAEYANG, Antonio Stith, CAMO, Paul Blanco, Vince, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron Glasper, Chaz JacksonComposed by Antonio Stith, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron GlasperArranged by the Stereotypes, 9am, IDO, BRLLNT, Vince以恢弘声场描绘当下瞬间的强烈吸引力。将无法推迟到明天的炽热渴望，直接注入充满力量的编排之中。随着节拍层层推进，想要此刻彼此沉沦的本能能量愈发鲜明。9. G.O.A.T Lyrics by TAEYANG, TABLO, Paul Blanco, Sophie Simmons, Dewain Whitmore Jr, Patrick ‘j.Que’ SmithComposed by Sophie Simmons, Dewain Whitmore Jr, Patrick ‘j.Que’ Smith, Jonas JurströmArranged by Jonas Jurström, Patrick ‘j.Que’ Smith一首传达TAEYANG在“如果今天是最后一天”这一设想下，对挚爱之人所说之言的作品。并非沉溺于终结的悲伤，而是强调那些最为闪耀瞬间的悖论式情感尤为突出。独特质感的声音设计与丰富和声相互融合，清晰呈现出TAEYANG特有的情感线条。10. 4ULyrics by TAEYANG, Wildberry, Dewain Whitmore Jr, Patrick 'j.Que' Smith, Tony FerarriComposed by Dewain Whitmore Jr, Patrick 'j.Que' Smith, Tony Ferarri, Taylor Dexter, Wesley Singerman, Jacob RayArranged by Taylor Dexter, Wesley Singerman, Patrick 'j.Que' Smith, Jacob Ray加入混响的人声与抒情旋律，与锐利的失真效果交织，营造出仿佛进入全新空间的氛围。在准备《QUINTESSENCE》的过程中所经历的多重情绪流动中，TAEYANG将对未来的期许以及永不终结的“永恒”讯息凝聚于这首收官之作中。THEBLACKLABEL