So in a (somewhat) recent concert, more specifically C-ute no honne, C-ute did a special performance of their single Crazy Kanzen na Otona. Where Nakki and Mai tried their hand at pole dancing
fans would love that right? apparently not
comments include
'Is this a strip show or something?'
'Too indecent'
'It's nice they're trying something new, but I'm not digging the skimpy outfit and dance routine'
though there have been some praises, saying it's cool
sugoi
when I first heard about it, I was interested as pole dancing is extremely tough, requires a lot of muscle and endurance. I've never tried it, but I've seen some youtubers talk about trying it (youtube obsessed usagi right here), and also it doesn't look easy.
after watching it, I think the actual pole dancing was fine, but I totally agree with the third comment about skimpy outfits, Airi, Maimi and Chisa are dressed as cops and the outfit is pretty skimpy :/
so that was a bit OTT
but I think a good job well done to Nakki and Mai, I was impressed by them. they must have trained hard (they said for a month), so I hope they're not sad about some people's reactions. it's just the costume designers who should probably tone it down. it's unfortunate pole dancing seems to have a negative connotation for most people, with their minds immediately flicking to strip clubs, but at the end of a day it's an art form. personally i think it's impressive how people have the stamina for it.
anyways here's the video if anyone wants to check it out
and there's always one or two that'll leave you with an incredibly strong impression
and first impressions are especially important right?
for me generally after watching those pvs it's the start of a turning point, i.e. that's when I start to like them
so I thought to list my H!P impressionable pvs
Morning Musume
I watched this suuch a long time ago!
I think Risu showed me this, and at that time we didn't know it was Morning Musume, but after watching I found out. and then even though I didn't immediately like them after, I used to go back and watch this several times.
I think this is my first momusu pv
It's such a fun song! and the lyrics make me laugh
definitely have to watch it with eng sub
Rika and Miki left a great impression on me
you can tell they all have so much fun singing this
and it's a good way to learn who everyone is
ahh I miss all the OGs!
but morning musume was quite confusing, with all these members coming in and out
so after another impressionable pv, I began to really like them
this song is really catchy
ue ue!
you can't go wrong with miki x ai x reina (and eri) leading
sayumi looks really nice here
Berryz Kobo
The first vid I watched from them is Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance, and of course that really stands out!
another incredibly addicting song
but the pv that made me start liking Berryz was Rival!
Even now I still love to watch it, it's so cute!
and I like what they're wearing
and the hula hoop part was also cute
C-ute
I can't remember for certain which was the first video I watched
I think maybe Shochuu Omimai Moshiagemasu
that's a really pretty pv, I love the scenery, and the sort of story
but the video I that made me like C-ute is...
I just love the set and costumes
not to mention it's an awesome song! I think it was nominated for an award as well
Mano Erina
she recently graduated! all the best^^
I wasn't a fan of her songs really
but after watching this video, I thought, wow. and went and watched her other videos
such a cool video!
it's like an anime game, I love how she's running around ripping the the posters down
something's actually happening
and I thought it was really interesting, the white Mano was the evil one, rather than the black Mano the sunset is stunning!
it totally showed Mano in a different light (pardon the pun xP)
S/mileage
hmm for S/mileage, I can't really choose which video left the strongest impression
I never really got into S/mileage, cause I guess their image was too young for me.
I always think they're really little kids, but some of them are older than Mai!
but, I think their indies were really good (apart from their first one), they all had big budget pvs, with some sort of story
even now I'd prefer their indies to singles (with some exceptions)
I didn't really have a turning point, but if I had to choose
this song is seriously catchy!
it was like a 180 turn from ama no jaku (and I didn't like that)
and it's such a bigscale production, for an indie especially
ah I miss Yuuka and Saki
listening to this now, I'm reminded of how cute it is
Suki Chan comes pretty close
Buono!
as soon as I watched this video I was sold
this was my first H!P video ever!
I love everything about it, the sets, the fashion, the scenes loveeee
tbh a lot of buono's pv are impressionable to me
one of the best pv's ever!
another strong one is Rottara Rottara
since I didn't like this song before watching the video. I was addicted afterwards tho
the theme is so cute, and the dance
and I like the lyrics
there are many more impressionable videos
but for this post, I just focused on first impressions
do you remember the video that made you start liking H!P artists?
Wow it's been awhile! I don't know why but always come Easter I will wander back, maybe because once upon a time this blog started in Easter (and I always procrastinate when I'm supposed to revise)
Hope everyone's well, I doubt it anyone still visits, but if you do, thanks! haha
Unfortunately I don't really follow H!P anymore (as it seems unlikely that buono will ever have a comeback), it was H!P obsession then Kpop obsession and now Random american music
but whenever I see H!P's music videos I do check them out
unfortunately not a fan of Berryz latest ones, in a sense putting the english lyrics makes it worse, as now I focus on them, and they're pretty funny...
Anyways there are some posts which I always meant to post, and saved as draft before, so I thought to post them all now.
Risu and I have been pretty busy with uni
but if you're interested in our random happenings just check out Risu's tumblr, she's been working hard on her art
and also Usa's instagram, I like travelling a lot and love taking pics^^
when I first heard it without subs, I thought they were just saying 'China' but noow I see its a pun. nicely done Tsunku, nicely done.
I love everyone's hairstyles, except Momo, you were doing so well!
and wow Saki really has changed so much! I remember when she oonly had short hair. Glad she's finally grew it out
Overall, it's ok, the mv isn't really great, it didn't make me like the song more actually, but I liked the song, dance and costumes. I probably will buy this, when it comes out.
ok I know this isn't H!P related, but it's sorta jpop? (not really sure if its kpop or jpop)
I'm actually a big kpop fan (was more before) and especially since H!P went pretty quiet for awhile and many of the older gens leaving, I ventured into kpop.
I had wanted to post about kpop before but wanted to make this strictly H!P
but you know what, lets mix it up a bit!
Risu might think it's strange (but tbh I dont think she'll ever find out, she's gone awol)
but I've had this stuck in my head now and wanted to share it
oh my H!P link is, this is who Kumai looks up to! (I can totally see her in this mv)
jaan
Shoujo Jidai - Love & Girls
So catchy I love it
plus how many men in drag can you spot? lol
SNSD is one of my fave groups
this is just a one off thing
maybe one day I'll make a blog that'll include all my favourite music (american, korean, japanese whatever) I dunno
when I first heard the name, I didn't have high expectations, I dunno the name didn't appeal to me. but after hearing a radio rip, I'm quite excited for it.
Now there's a clear version from when they performed it at a concert
Starts at 2:00
Love Miyabi's kirameku~~
line distribution is also good
also I should add after seeing their costumes for it, it made me more interested.
they show some on their blogs
I only watched that song, so maybe their other A side is in that video too UPDATE PIC
I liked the sound of this new unit when I first heard about it
I'm glad Karin is in something! she totally rocked the smileage auditions
and I see a lot of talent in the group, for one I know Karin, Aina and Sayuki can sing really well
I like the trumpet instrumental! and I like their energy in the dance
this song was a lot more catchy for me than the MM double A sides
it has a 'fresh' jpop feel (fresh juice haha..ok lame I know)
I hope Tsunku keeps this unit as it is, and no swopsies, as he likes to threaten.
I think they have a lot of potential. but if they want to compete with other young idol groups, they definitely need better PV sets, I mean they're wearing white, and they have a white/grey backdrop? at least mix it up a bit
but then again official H!P groups have cheap plain PVs, can't expect too much
also I remember when Tsunku first announced their name Juice=Juice...
no duh! so silly... what's next happy=happy? girl=girl? potato=potato?
the reason behind the name isn't bad,
The unit’s name stands for “just-harvested”, “freshly-picked”, “fresh”, “natural”, “100%”, and “just-squeezed”. Tsunku♂ named it with his hope that, “I want this unit to stay fresh, and be comprised with full of each of their unique individualities.”
reading some comments, apparently Osaka people like to repeat words twice, hence the name
but I don't think there's any need to make the repeat official, and the equal sign will be dropped anyway, in the end they'll just be saying 'JuiceJuice desuu.'
juice=juice=unnecessary decoration imo
he wants them to be natural, so why not 100%Juice? au Naturelle? or why not just JUICE, which I think is more effective
ok I take back what I said about Brainstorming having too much autotune....
and what are they wearing? it reminds me of pyoko pyoko ultra...some of their dresses looks like it has tails, the tassles dont help
and Haruka's cap really doesn't match! Reina's hat isn't great either
once again. hire new costume designer!
they don't do a very good job in showing all the members, there was a lot of Ayumi, but I forgotten Haruna was even in MM, heck I didn't even see Sayumi much. I know its a big group, but come on
(also 12th gen auditions...seriously?! I know there'll be a void without Reina, but you haven' t even given the recent gens much of a chance to shine)
Haruka, Sakura and Mizuki deserves more lines I think, they have nice voices and more stable than Ayumi and Riho. and Mizuki and Haruka have had more training too.
so MM's next single is a double A side with this and Brainstorming
Brainstorming is much better imo
there wasn't really any melody changes, or any melody at all...just auto tune
wow! the thing that impressed me most, was the subs!
yes! bravo to whoever decided to add them!
I can't wait for more H!P pvs now!
ok back to the actual video
I feel like H!P needs to hire new costume designers, it seems like it's the 10th time I've seen these outfits...
I feel the song has a bit too much autotune to my liking, and there isn't really a part that grabbed me.
Masaki's voice impressed me actually, and I wish Sakura got some other lines, I didn't feel like her two lines showed off her singing well, also not a great fan of her hairstyle
