contemplative

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Nguyen deftly crafts a poignant and contemplative snapshot of these seven bonded men who are caught between several masters in the creation of “Arirang.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

After the energy of the five opening songs, we hear the resonant toll of The Sacred Bell of King Seongdeok - one of Korea's national treasures - and BTS slip into a more contemplative mode.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Edgar Calel’s dimly lighted installation, in which stones and plant matter dangle over vessels that hold flickering, electronic flames, transports us to a contemplative gnostic ritual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

When discussing the two years he spent in Metallica and the bad blood that followed, Mustaine is contemplative and serene.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

His eyes were a contemplative, watery gray and the hair which protruded from under his Stetson hat was spiky and weathered.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck