Summer Magic is the sixth mini-album by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released on August 6, 2018, by SM Entertainment, and features the lead single "Power Up". This album marks a return to a more colorful and vibrant concept for the group after the release of their previous album, "The Perfect Red Velvet", which had a darker and more mature theme. The title track "Power Up" is an energetic and catchy summer song that showcases the group's vocals and harmonies. The lyrics convey a message of optimism and encouragement, urging listeners to "power up" and seize the day. The music video for "Power Up" is also bright and cheerful, featuring colorful visuals and playful choreography.
The earliest era of structural biology made clear the necessity of molecular visualization for even small proteins, such as the 62-amino acid snake venom toxin shown here (PDB ID 3EBX). In this process, (a) atomic coordinates are visually rendered on a computer display as (b) lines, “sticks,” spheres, etc., thereby creating a representation of the protein’s 3D structure. Though useful for detailed, atomic-scale analyses, e.g., of enzyme mechanisms, such renditions are too visually cluttered and complicated (incomprehensible, essentially) to enable one to grasp a protein’s overall architecture and topology. For that purpose, (c) ribbon diagrams are a blessing: these diagrams are powerful abstractions of a single protein entity, but do they (d) mask other features and relationships.
The brilliantly conceived and executed Critical Assessment of Structure Prediction CASP , held since 1994 3 , has shown the significant progress in structure prediction over the years; but, all efforts fell far short of what was achieved by AF2 and its predecessor, AlphaFold 4 , and by other efforts, notably RoseTTAFold 5. In gazing at ribbon cartoons on a page, we abandon the physicochemical properties that underlie the structure; consider dynamics as only variations of the ribbon; and we think less about solvent, other interacting molecules, cellular location, evolution, and function.
The music video for "Power Up" is also bright and cheerful, featuring colorful visuals and playful choreography. In addition to "Power Up", Summer Magic includes five other tracks that further highlight Red Velvet's versatility as a group. "With You" is a sweet and romantic ballad, while "Mr.
The ribbon and the curse – Cournilhoun, Massello
Today I’ll bring you into the high valley of Massello, in a place called Cournilhoun, a woody ridge near the Eidût hill country. It is said that once upon a time in this place lived some fairies (also called fantine) in a cot under a rock. They spent their days picking flowers and herbs, in perfect harmony with nature. Many people recounted of wonderful treasures which were scrupulously guarded in huge chests by the beautiful fairies.
A young man from Pradidiè, which stands in front to Cournilhoun, on the other side of the valley, was wondering if all the rumours about the fantine were truth or not. Finally, a night he took the decision to go and see where was their house. When he got to the cot he saw the lights from the windows, and, when he watched inside… What a wonder! He saw three beautiful girls around the firelight. Taking courage, he knocked at the door and then entered to meet them. He spent all the evening in company with them chatting and joking.
It seems that there are some small footsteps!
Coming back home he was feeling like he was flying… He couldn’t stop to think about the stunning eyes of one of them… He fell in love at the first sight! After that first encounter he began to visit her more and more, and she appeared to reciprocate his love, covering him by kindnesses. A day, the mother of the boy discovered the reason of his night escapes, and she wasn’t happy to discover that the love of his son was for a fantina! The fantine weren’t well–judged by the inhabitants of the valley, because of their magical powers. And so, she began to forbid him to go out at night, totally sure that sooner or later he would have abandoned that unreasonable crush.
But the love refuses to listen to reason, and so the boy succeeded in escaping on the sly to go and meet his girlfriend.
What a great outlook from here!
A night, desperate because of the difficult situation, he talked with the beautiful fairy, and she told him: «No problem! If your mother doesn’t want that we get married, I’ll convince her with magic. Tie this red ribbon around her neck and you’ll see that she’ll change her mind!»
The boy, overjoyed by the idea, took the ribbon and started to run breathlessy towards home, but near Ciancoutan, just below Pradidè, he had to stop to rest. Worried about what he should have told to the mother to excuse his night escape, he decided to try to tie the ribbon, with the intention of make a nice bow to show the gift at its best. So, he tied the tape around the trunk of a larch. But in an instant the flames flared up around the tree, which in a few minutes got charred! The boy, amazed by the fright and misty–eyed thinking about what he could have done to his mother, ran to home.
When the fairies, who observed the scene from their home, saw that their bad intent had been discovered, they flied off the handle! Furious with the young man who betrayed their confidence, they packed up their things and got on their chests full of trasures. Because the chests were magic, they used them to descend the valley passing over the river, destroying everything they crossed and pledging to never come back to that valley.
The Rio Rabbioso (Riou Rabioûr), the way from which, probably, the fantine descended the valley
They only spared the destiny of the bridge of Masselli, near Pomaretto village, because there was an old man passing by there, who said: «Beautiful fantine, low your heads and spare the bridge!». Because they weren’t indifferent to praises, they decided to not destroy that bridge, and followed their descent towards the valley floor to go away and never get back.
The bridge of Masselli
How to get there
From Pinerolo go to Villar Perosa, then follow the indications to Perrero, overstep it and follow on the Strada Provinciale 170 to Massello. Then go straight on for 1.5 Kms until your reach the Gros Passet hamlet. Here you’ll have to leave your car and go by feet taking a trail just above the hamlet which runs along Rio Rabbioso. You’ll find the Cournilhoun hamlet on your left.
Do you want to read the tale in Italian ?
Are there other examples where our thinking becomes “locked in”? Taxonomies and ontologies come to mind. The tree of life, while an evolutionary anchor point, is more accurately viewed as dynamic and changeable. If Woese and Fox [10] had not thought so, the discovery of Archaea would have been delayed.
E" is a funky and retro-inspired track. "Mosquito" has a tropical and reggae-infused sound, while "Hit That Drum" is a lively and upbeat song that showcases the group's rap skills. The final track, "Blue Lemonade", is a refreshing and summery track with a catchy chorus. Overall, Summer Magic is a testament to Red Velvet's ability to adapt and experiment with different musical styles. The album showcases their signature blend of pop, R&B, and dance, while also incorporating elements of funk, reggae, and retro-inspired sounds. The group's vocals are showcased throughout the album, with each member bringing their own unique color and tone to the songs. Summer Magic is a must-listen for fans of Red Velvet and K-pop in general. The album is filled with catchy and feel-good songs that are perfect for the summer season. Whether you're lounging by the pool or dancing at a beach party, Summer Magic is sure to bring a touch of Red Velvet's "red flavor" to your summer playlist..
Reviews for "The Significance of Red Velvet's Summer Magic Comeback for the K-Pop Industry"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet. The song lacked originality and sounded like a generic summer pop tune. The lyrics were also shallow and didn't have any depth. Overall, it felt like Red Velvet was just trying to ride the trend of summer songs without offering anything unique or interesting.
2. John - 1 star - I can't believe how much I disliked Red Velvet's "Summer Magic." The vocals were grating and the melody was repetitive and forgettable. The music video was also underwhelming and didn't add anything to the overall experience. It seems like Red Velvet has lost their charm and originality with this release.
3. Emily - 3 stars - "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet didn't meet my expectations. The song felt too generic and didn't showcase Red Velvet's talent and versatility. While the catchy chorus was enjoyable, the rest of the song fell flat. I was hoping for something more innovative, but it ended up being just another forgettable summer track.
4. Alex - 2 stars - Red Velvet's "Summer Magic" was a major disappointment for me. The song lacked energy and the production felt uninspired. The repetitive chorus was catchy but became tiresome after a few listens. Overall, I expected more from Red Velvet and this release just didn't deliver.
5. Samantha - 2 stars - "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet felt like a step backward in their music career. The song lacked the signature Red Velvet sound and felt like a generic pop track. The lyrics were cliche and didn't leave a lasting impact. I expected more creativity and originality from Red Velvet, especially with their previous successful releases like "Bad Boy."