歌ってみた Album Review - step on

amu's first album! Can you imagine it?! Some weeks before it was released, his PV for Silvia (the first song in step on, made by buzzG) was posted and HE SHOWS HIMSELF! It was surprising, I admit. I haven't imagined how amu looks like. I never watched his namahousou even thou I really want to (I don't know how T__T). I'll put the PV at the end of this post. Anyway in the album, the last song--step on--was made by amu himself. Kinda different with stopping on the way. I'll begin my review then.

1. Silvia
Typical rock song--you'll be greeted by guitar and drum plays. Get into the lyrics, the instrumental moves slower. I really enjoy amu's low voice here, contrast with the energetic instrumental yet it somehow completes each other. Near to the chorus, it starts touching the high notes. And don't ask, amu doesn't sound like he has any difficulties with the notes. I have to admit that this is the first song I like from buzzG. With VOCALOID, he usually uses GUMI and maybe because GUMI sounds kinda flat, so it doesn't make any great impression for me.

2. Cinderella Syndrome (シンデレラシンドローム)
It sounds kinda playful at the first, the lyrics start with slow-flowing tone and low voiced amu. Slowly, towards the chorus the high notes come. I always like how amu's vibration in the end of each lyrics livens up the tones--it makes the song doesn't know what 'flat' means. amu doesn't always use his vibration, he sometimes only uses it in the chorus. You know, there're a lot of utaite also has vibrations like that but they use it in every corner of the songs. I don't really like that kind of singing style.

3. Marygold
Another song by buzzG. I remember I requested someone to post a link to download this song, but it was GUMI's version--the original. But I don't remember anything about the song. Maybe I didn't download it *shrugs* Anyway it starts with a rather peaceful drum and guitar play. You don't have to wait too long until the vocal comes. amu's voice isn't that flat if you compare with Silvia. It doesn't have that high note like in Silvia either, but it has more high notes part.

4. nightbreak
Somehow the opening kinda reminds me of Miku's Kagerou Days, especially with the guitar plays. The vocal comes without being too fancy--sometimes flat is needed, you know. Then it's followed with cool guitar plays again, more energetic. The chorus itself sounds.. like, showing depression? I have no clue about the lyrics, so don't blame me if it tells about happiness and stuff. Anyway you can hear an awesome guitar play in the interlude.

歌ってみた Album Review - PointFive (.5) Doushinen

Damn school! Because I've been absent for weeks, I was left-behind in class which made me don't understand lessons and stuff. I also haven't filled some scores so this week, I should finish them. I know my scores would be bad if I still have blanks but.. filling ALL blank scores in a week? I'm fed up already.

I accidentally skipped school today (yeah, I woke up at 8 AM when the school starts at 7.30 AM, even thou I still have to catch up a score. Then my mom went to my school and talked to my teachers. When she got home, she brought a list of scores I should finish. Wth?! I tried to fill those scores in a week and there's still a bunch of it? Meh, now I fully don't care about my scores anymore.

Despite of my bloody annoying situation, I got PointFive's Doushinen some weeks ago. It consists Select Me, COLOUR and Kimi Reflection singles. Oh well, then having the COLOUR single separated is useless. Not really thou, it's my first PointFive collection. Okay, okay, straight to the review!

1. キミレフレクション (All Members)

With simple opening and followed with drum plays, it makes you want to tap your fingers. I think it sounds like an opening for an anime. The chorus is catchy because when it comes, it draws you into a big tap--kinda high note. Overall, it's a cheery song. And amu's voice totally cool here o///o

2. Away we go (clear feat. じゃっく・タイツォン・らっぷびと)

It's my favorite track of all. At first you'll hear single piano plays. You'll probably enjoy it from the first line. It plays echo as the back vocals and kinda upbeat. Well it should be, there're some rap parts. You can also hear the tune flows nicely before it goes back to the upbeat mode. The chorus itself is energetic. My favorite part is when they sing 'When love is found'. There're two back vocals that come in slight time differences with the main one. Rapbit's rap isn't flat all along and it sounds amazing.

3. ポラリス (あさまる・clear)

One word--lullaby. Not really, it's just the flowing of the song is so smooth that can bring you to sleep. You'll hear clear and Asamaru reach the high tone perfectly here. Thou near the ending parts they sang in low tones, and nicely ended with simple piano.

I Finally Got My NicoNico Account!

Actually I already have ones before but they kept getting locked since I was so stupid to log in with the names--not the emails. Also I always forgot the passwords, I didn't know the rule that if you entered wrong password three-in-a-row, your account will be locked.

The reason I want to make NicoNico account is obviously for the videos, especially VOCALOID's and Utattemita's. But the one that urged me to have an account is Nico Namahosou or Nico's live broadcast. I didn't know that you can watch your favorite utaite live. I envy my friend who got times to watch the broadcasts. I read the lists for the namahosou and it's like usually they broadcast late at night. Obviously my parents won't let me =3= But I really want to watch clear and amu sing live! I also hope Wotamin would have her own namahosou but I heard she's too shy for it. Oh, that reminds me. When I visited her community in NicoNico, I used Google Translate to figure out some of the words. I found Wotamin's being translated as 'otaku people' xD Where does that come from? And also I managed to watch her cover for Britney Spears's 'Everytime'. Her pronunciation is unbelievably good! Well.. I laughed when she sang the part where it says, 'I see clear'. You know what I mean, don't you?

歌ってみた Album Review - Crystal Box

To be honest, Choucho's Crystal Box is the first utattemita album I've ever downloaded. I don't really know at that time if many utaite also release albums and I don't even know who the heck is Choucho. But now I'm feeling no regret.

1. Silence

You'll first listen slow-flowing tunes and Choucho's soft voice. She doesn't sound if she got difficulties singing slow songs. Then you'll continue hearing drums in the songs in the middle of the song. After that, Choucho's going back to the slow parts. The interlude is kind of nice I'll say. I'm not really a fan of interlude because I like to wait for the vocals. But in this song it's enjoyable. The drums also nice, but I don't know in some parts I feel it's a bit off. All-in-all, in this song you'll hear Choucho's high toned voice. Kinda nice for a beginning song, isn't it?

2. エンプティBOX

This is a more easy-listening song from Choucho with her higher voice that the first song. It doesn't have drums and kinda slower. But I love the instrumental, mixed with Choucho's high and light voice. Sometimes you don't notice if the song already ends (well, I don't). The instrumental is kinda simple, just like that. So I think it shows Choucho's singing skills more. She doesn't fail, really.

3. Bitter&Sweet

This is my favorite song from the whole album. You'll get some country-song feelings at first (because there's.. a trumpet plays?). The it continues with Choucho's singing, followed by guitar plays until the end (except the interlude). The lyrics are kinda clear, even if you don't understand Japanese because the instrumental doesn't cover the vocal itself. The song isn't fast and I enjoy it.

Cleawota

Life is just not fair -__-" If only I know utattemita a little earlier! What on earth is happening?!

I happened to read a translation of Cleawota radio interview which was posted a year ago. It's about their 2nd anniversary as a couple duet pair. They're being asked some personal questions. And they looked really sweet.

So, why do I feel disappointed?

It should be their 3rd anniversary but because they don't do duets anymore.. Aw.. =A=" I think it's because clear is kinda busy with his albums (he was featured in some albums with various utaite, like NEM'S GARDEN, Point Five, and also in his newly single Dearest II). It's rare to see he posted videos. The last one is his Pianissimo I think (which he joins in the making). I saw all the comments are like, 'Welcome back clear!', 'Glad to see you here!'. Now, I think I won't see him doing duet with Wotamin anymore TT__TT Also, I saw a comment in the translation of the interview, s/he said like, 'If clear feels thankful for Wotamin because she mixed lots of his songs, he should features his duet with Wotamin!' I do agree, totally agree. He's being too busy with his new partner, Nero. I can't blame him because I also love Nero ^///^ But of course I miss Cleawota duet.

歌ってみた Album Review - HoneyWorks + COLOUR

Another review for 歌ってみた albums (anyway, the albums I reviewed aren't really new, I know). This time I'll give some words for HoneyWorks album. The only reason I downloaded it because there's Wotamin~ *A* Okay, okay. Here're the reviews;

1. 泣キ虫カレシ (Wataame ft. Inakamono)

This is the first time I heard voices of theirs. Wataame sounds really mature, so does Inakamono. But Inakamono's voice sometimes is difficult to listen because of his volume. Well, he doesn't really force his voice for the high note thou.

2. スキキライ (Limone-sensei ft. Kogeinu)

.. Two guys are singing this. Probably a little piece of heaven for fujoshi out there .__. Anyway, I'm clueless which one is Limone and Kogeinu. To be honest, I never listened to their voices (like Wataame and Inakamono). Well, in Suji Chigai as reference (Kogeinu ft. Faneru), I think Kogeinu takes Rin's part. The song sounds so playful. Yeah, sometimes you'll hear funny words (not the words that are funny, but the way they say them). They both sound like they sing freely, without any problems.

3. パジャマっ子☆ (Wotamin)

Yay for Wotamin! Her voice is really high here o__o It of course is difficult to reach Rin's high note. Wotamin must be really tired after singing with that note for minutes, yet her voice is still enjoyable \^o^/ To be specific, her voice is "weighty" as usual. Yep, pressure.

The last track you'll find in this album is.. more likely an interview. I don't understand Japanese, so I'll skip it.

歌ってみた Album Review - CU6iC + CU6iC Shuffle

Because I love 歌ってみた albums and I want to show how I love them but I can't share download links so I think I'll start by giving some failed reviews. Yeah, I'll just tell what I heard and what I feel. People have different opinions.. So don't kill me if you don't really agree with me ^^'

For the first start, I'll begin with CU6iC which drove me to loving 歌ってみた albums;

1. 焰~The sky is the limit (早井音そ～ま)

To be honest, I'm not really familiar with CU6iC singers, including So~ma. So my first impression for So~ma and for his voice singing this, he sounds energetic and.. playful? I don't really know how to express it in words but it feels like bright future is waiting for me :D (wait--does that sound too much?)

2. Repeat (しろゐくろ)

I know it's in English from the first time I listened to it. But Shiroikuro's English spelling sounds muffled. I do enjoy his rock voice (yeah! Go Shiroikuro!) but when I took a little look at Repeat lyrics, well.. You know? His spellings aren't really the same. Like, when he said, ".. I had many things to do.." I thought he's saying, ".. I has many shee shoo do.." But that's acceptable for me. He's first language isn't English anyway. I'll just keep rocking with his enjoyable voice.

3. magic spell (山乃レジ)

One word; MOE. She sounds so cute~ *A* I'm not sure everyone can defeat her cute voice. The song is also beautiful and easy-listening (at least for me..). I don't fully understand Japanese but I think the lyrics in the song suit her voice.

clear's Unofficial English Fansite!

You can tell that I'm totally onto utattemita right now, yep, you're right. I'm addicted to download their albums, especially clear's. My love is growing, lol. I already have his Dearest, Dearest II, and his album featuring Nero; Second Impact. And now I'm downloading his First Contact. Yeah, kinda reversed with the 2nd Impact actually but I found the 2nd Impact first. I knew that there must be the "First" album.

Unfortunately, the blog where I start download utattemita album seems to be down. I don't know why; if it's my internet problem or the owner really did close her blog. Aw.. There're lots of albums that I want to download after download clear's.. Like amu's, ASK's, and other compilation albums. At least if the owner wants to leave badly, just let her blog stays like before :(

HEY!!

This post may contain super-random topics. Beware!

My, my, I realized that I haven't posted anything in months. Okay, I have my new high school and it steals most of my time with homework, competitions on August, and other stuff. Anyway, I'm still trying to adapt with my new class and friends. You should know that I'm not good at socializing..

Now I'm kinda Utattemita's addict. I don't know how; I just random clicked utattemita's videos in Youtube and start liking it. Okay, maybe the first song I listened from utattemita is IMITATION BLACK by Dasoku, clear and Valshe. It's so..... NNGH! (well yes, I don't know how to put it into words) Then I searched more for clear's other songs--I didn't know which clear's part in IMITATION BLACK is, I just think he'll sound awesome because he has cool name (?). And yeah, I was right. Until now, I'm still supporting clear x wotamin's duet.