Healing 🩹
Vis First Album - Healing 🩹
Healing is a concept album under the theme of Healing Process.
The main purpose of Healing Album is to give comfort to the listeners.
Healing is divided into two parts: Part.1 and Part.2
Part.1 is written under the feelings of "Denial". (14.05.2021)
Part.2 is written under the feelings of "Acceptance". (17.08.2021)
Logo Design by Thann Chornay (Jai)
Album Concept
I want to make an album where each track is connected to one another just like drama episodes.
And the concept behind Healing is inspired by Track 5 "ក្រោយភ្លៀងមិនស្រលះ | Haircut".
We usually hear the phrase "ក្រោយភ្លៀងមេឃស្រលះ" or in English, it would be similar to "There's always sunshine after the rain".
But after facing some problems in life, I realized that the sunshine doesn't shine immediately after the rain. It takes time. Sometimes after the rain, there could be another rain, another storm. Same to the process of Healing. Healing takes time. Healing is a journey. And there will be ups and downs in the process as well.
I have noted down some keywords and phrases to keep in mind while working on the album:
Minimal - Rain - Comforting - Haircut - Bandage - Scar
It takes time
Give yourself a hug
Everything will be okay
So that's basically the concept for the album and each track will walk you through the process of Healing after a break up.
Character
Viff
I want to make lyric videos for all of the tracks and I want to have a mini character that resembles me.
The artwork must fit with the album concept as well - minimal | comforting.
And then I found chaaanart, a wonderful and talented illustrator.
I love her works and her illustration makes me love the story even more.
I decided to name the character as "Viff" because I once had a dream that my name was Viff haha.
There will be some changes in Viff's Appearance in Part.2
Songwriting Process
The idea of making this album started in Late June 2020.
I used to release short versions of a few songs before so I tried to fit some of those in the tracklist if possible.
Some songs were selected at first but got switched eventually to support the storyline better.
I try to observe my feelings and my daily activities and express those emotions in songs.
I try to look back to the past and imagine the future and express those emotions as well.
I try to approach a more relaxing vibe and try to cut down high notes as my vocal range has changed.
I also want to show more sides of me besides sad ballad type of songs.
I think there were around 15 songs and 8 songs got selected to be in Healing Album because it fits with the storyline and I like the flow from one track to another.
To bring a comforting and positive vibe, Healing Album will have a happy ending eventhough it's not like what we expected in fairytale but it's still a happy ending.
Music Production Process
I have approached a more refreshing concept especially in Part.2 of Healing Album.
My goal is to make the music comforting and easy to listen no matter what the lyrics are.
I've become closer to music as I work on this album.
Physical Album - Making Process
I've been a huge K-pop fan since 2010.
Korean music in general has inspired me a lot.
So I decided to make a physical album that is influenced by K-pop album style.
Photobook
- which in my case, I refer to it as Healing Diary because on top of Photos and Lyrics, my thoughts process, arrangement, chords and the storyline will be included as well.
Track illustration from chaaanart is the highlight of the book.
Photo Card
random 1 out of 2
Sticker Pack
including Viff, bandage and healing logo
Pop Socket
viff 2 & healing logo
random 1 out of 2
Mood Card
front: track artwork
back: listen to this when ...
Healing Team
Visoththyda Ung
Project Leader
Somonyratana Sorn
Project Supervisor / Supply Manager / Introduction Illustrator
Thann Chornay (Jai)
Designer
Kim Chanlida (chaaanart)
Illustrator
Ung Laura Jolie
Photographer / Background Vocalist