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[kianbe]

𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕.

𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒆. kim family music shop, sept '23. 𝒕𝒍𝒅𝒓.  kian records his tape for lime entertainment's open call.

he ran through the song a couple of times, and before his voice gets too tired, kian decides that it's a good idea to hit the record button. it's golden hour, and the sun's aurulent rays drench the interior of the shop; the wide variety of vintage vinyl records behind him setting the mood just right before he launches into his introduction. "hey!" he beams in center-focus; his beloved six-strong acoustic resting in his lap. his arms embrace it with tenderness, showing a deep love and appreciation for his instrument. "my name is kim kian, and i'm twenty years old. in this video, i'm going to show you my superpower. i call it 'siren song' because, after you hear my voice, you'll be so enchanted that you'll come looking for me!" offering a charming grin, he readies himself and starts strumming, delicately—knowing his cut of the song he's covering is over a minute in length, so he needs to get to the performance swiftly.

it's a ballad with strong romantic intent, which sits perfectly in his wheelhouse. no one performs a love song like kim kian, and his confidence is reflected in everything he does. there's an ease to his approach, one that only someone whose been doing this a long time can possess. it's effortless for him to play and sing at the same time, and his vocals hold overwhelming amounts of soul, yet still remain technically sound. he's had just shy of two decades of practice, and his level of experience is obvious. his voice is a labor of love, hard work, and passion, and it's conveyed beautifully here.

as his time comes to a close, he plays a quick outro and bows to the camera. "thank you for listening to me. i'll be waiting for you!" he teases, emphasizing his playfulness with a soft chirp of laughter. all he can hope now is that he did a good enough job to get a callback, but even if he doesn't, he'll be alright. he's in dead calm now, too.