Showing posts with label beckii cruel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beckii cruel. Show all posts

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Mina's Mass PV Review



Perfume never fails to be perfect.  What is amazing about it is that it gradually provides the audience with new surprises.  The video itself develops into something that we weren't expecting.  We discover that they are dancing on a table covered in food.  Then a whole 'nother color palette is added.  I wouldn't change a thing.
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This probably reminds long-time fans of the games they used to play in their old crack shows (like Shukudai-kun).  I don't believe many non-Arashi fans enjoying this PV.  The overacting is adorable if you like them.  Why is it that Aiba is the only one who doesn't look good in his outfit?  It has the same gothic storybook feel that some of their past PVs had, like Monster.  I like the playfulness of it, but like French Kiss' PV, probably not going to watch it again.
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I bow down to whoever decided to develop Tokyo Girls' Style into something different than all those other idol groups.  It is the reason why I still follow them while I've gotten bored by groups like Momoclo.  This is pretty standard when it comes to idols, but the gothic scenes are gorgeous.  Their styling is perfect because they don't stray to far from being idols but they get some amazing edge.
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I don't like it.  They are trying to be funny, but then they look like they are still trying to be cute.  It makes me suspicious of them.  One reason I like idols is because they are relatable and I could be friends with them.  But I don't want to be friends with anyone in this group.  Before they had the right mix of idol and humor, but now they look like a joke,  The video is well done though.  
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Oh god, where is Rebecca Black?  Chad go away no one wants to touch you.  It looks like K-Pop was mixed with Dragon Ball Z and Douche guys.  There are a couple guys which are attractive, but seriously the styling on Chad!  Who thought that was attractive!  Did Lance Bass just decide to give his boy toys a video or something?



This is a pretty strong video.  The vocal shot is beautiful and suits the mood of the PV.  I enjoyed how the storyline highlights the importance of friendship.  It wasn't memorizing though.  Their gimmick are the dramas attached to the song.  I'm just one for variety, but I do enjoy it in the end.  I wouldn't watch this again.  It would of been nice to see some sort of dance shot because this wasn't a ballad.  I would of also liked to see them goofing around more because their friendship is very sugar-coated, makes it a bit unrealistic.  For example, the karaoke scene was awkward.  
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I don't like the song, but this is what SDN48 should of done.  It is a ton of fun and makes you feel like you are partying with your friends.  SDN could of gathered a larger female audience instead of looking like more eye candy for men.
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I find that some of the scenes are beautiful.  I love the use of lanterns to play with lighting and as pops of color.  I don't understand the hair wigs.  What does this have to do with China!  I hate the fact that the girls look identical.  The song is also as annoying as the girls.  I like elements of the video but hate the girls and the music.
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I absolutely think this song sucks major BALLS!  Who thought releasing this song was a good idea?  I hate. . . I can't even continue watching it.  She isn't even professional when it comes to her own dance videos.  What you didn't practice?  WTF is it doing on YouTube then?



This is an amazing ballad PV, well was, in the beginning.  I love the simplicity of the close ups and the background.  Then the 360 camera.  Woah, whole different song.  Unlike Super Junior's Mr. Simple the mix of different song types as well as the video transition works well.
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The first dance shot looks cool, but the song and the members are trying too hard to look cool.  Way too hard!
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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Please, For All That Is Idoly!

I've had mixed feelings towards Beckii Cruel in the past, and for me the jury still can't make up their damn minds.  I disliked her a lot in the beginning because I didn't think she was that great of a dancer, just lucky.  However, (not till after she released her singles) I've become impressed. . . okay not impressed.  I could enjoy some of her videos.  How recent?  Like really recent.  I've tried to warm up to her because she is kind of an idol, and part of my dislike (me thinks) derives from jealously.  But this isn't what I want to focus on (just some background):

PLEASE FOR ALL THAT IS IDOLY AND HOLY DO NOT RELEASE THAT NEXT SINGLE!!!!
She has already recorded it and uploaded previews, but it hasn't been released.  My thoughts are that someone knows it sucks so hard that they don't want to hurt her and the producer's feelings.  I'm not trying to be mean, but that single makes me naturally prepare to throw up!  Every time, doesn't take long, I start doing the motions like I think I am going to lose my lunch.  I won't even stain my blog with this thing (one of the worst songs I've ever heard: I am being completely serious).

It is aiming to be a generic ultra-bubblegum pop.  Which it fails at.  This style of pop died in the 90s, and the 90s didn't really produce anything spectacular either.  (I feel like everyone had lost too many brain cells from all the drug periods from the 60s to the 80s and even continued into the 90s.)  You either have to make yourself into a joke, and be awesome.  Or you have to be a guilty pleasure for the sexed-crazed masses.  Only cute Japanese girls can pull off this without falling into the previously mentioned categories.  (It is difficult to review because my ears are bleeding profusely.)  That is just the sound of the song.  The lyrics are also a complete mess.  Yes, a lot of Japanese, idoly, pop songs are about innocent crushes and such, but from that point of view!  It is from a shallow girl's perspective.  Some ditz, blowing gum bubbles, thinking how cute she is and how none of the guys are good enough to even speak to her.  Okay, so that is not exactly what they are about, but it is the impression I get.  The guy is afraid to make a move on a girl he has a crush on (and the girl also has a crush on him).  She gets bored so 'NO SEX FOR YOU.'  It doesn't help that in the unofficial music video, that she uploaded, the dancing isn't that great.

After the jump I'm going to share my thoughts and feelings about Beckii and the other Cruels.  Then I'll expand, but mostly to compare, with other dancing YouTube celebrities.  I also touch on fans.

For some reason I feel like I am better than anime fans, not 100% true.  I like anime and manga, but at the average Japanese person level.  I have friends who are otaku.  I guess it is not what you are into, but how you represent those with dedicated interests.  I only pick on anime otaku because it feels like every foreigner who is interested in Japan only cares about anime.  Oh you are taking Japanese.  What anime are you into?  Blah, blah, blah.  It gets lonely when none of your friends have the same interest as you (the lonely days of high school).  This is also one of the reasons why I prefer Gemma over Beckii.  What I care about is presentation.  What do you picture when you think otaku?  Not that flattering is it?  How about wota?  Adult male obsessed with under aged girls.  This isn't 100% true, but we all know that that impression doesn't just come from nowhere.  I love idols.  I care about fashion and my appearance.  (You don't have to be the same way, as long as you have a nice presentation whether it be your dress or personality.)  I want to be a fan that my idols can be proud to have. 
Mayuyu and I have almost identical glasses!
There is nothing wrong with being the typical fan.  Red-blooded men are perfectly fine.  Everyone needs an outlet that cheers them up at the end of a long day.  Just think, we are stimulating the Japanese economy (among other things lol).  (I know it sounds a little contradicting.  Maybe if I get a Psych major in here they can explain my thoughts and feelings to you better.)  Beckii has made multiple statements that have turned me off.  Is there really a right fan?  Beckki has suggested that she may not care for her older fans and she kind of dissed gravure magazines which many of my idols have graced the pages and covers of.  I'm not surprised because being attracted to underage girls when you are adult is a no no in the West.  In Japan, the lolita factor is more acceptable.  (I do not approve of pedophilia and such things, but lets be realistic here: people got feelings.)

Beckii has already abandoned the Cruel Project, because of some management issues.  I'm afraid that she the fame might be getting to her head.  In comparison with the idols Japan churns out she doesn't match in comparison.  Her dancing isn't spectacular, she can lack rhythm at times.  I was routing for Gemma because she is adorable and is more of a wota to Beckii's otaku.  Unfortunately, she isn't even as good as Beckii at dancing.  She also had trouble when she was in Japan, so she may not have the stamina.  I believe that they get the most attention because they are Caucasian, not because of their talent.  Beckii may be getting to (or close to) the same level as Japanese YouTube dancing celebrities.  I'll let you decide.





Gemma Cruel's original song sounds close to what you would hear from an Akihabara idol.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

New PV and Previews

Sorry, I was out of town for a while without Internet.  I'm going to be pretty busy for the next couple of days too, so I won't be posting too much.  I should go to bed or study now because I have placement tests in the morning.  (I'm such a poor student!)  Here is an update, a late one.

VIVIVID PARTY!- YuiKaori



愛ってナンダホー - Oshima Mai



YOU CAN'T KISS ME - Beckii (Single Preview)



Undergirls' PV (AKB48)  

JKB48 = Male, Metal Versions of AKB48 Songs!


Thursday, February 18, 2010

WHY!?!?

As you know I follow Sayumi Michishige's blog, and guess who she posted more than three entries about... Beckii Cruel! Just another reason why I would love to trade places with her. Sayumi got really emotional about it. (angry...sharpening knife face {not really})

Friday, February 12, 2010

Beckii Cruel

[Yes! I do know that it is friday night, and that I'm a complete shut-in, loser, but I'm on a roll here.]


Beckii Cruel has released another PV, with a couple other foreigners. And, I like it. I thought the first one was pointless, but I burned it onto a CD and played it in my car on the way to school today. I really liked it. I am jealous; if all it took was for me to dance to Japanese music on YouTube and to be a Westerner to get to go to Japan and be popular I would. I have to say, not hating on her, I bet I can dance better than her. Although, I do think she is better looking, and she is younger which is major points in the Japanese entertainment industry. If you have no IDEA who she is, I will as always provide:

News

The reporter keeps on getting on my nerves.

CM
http://www.youtube.com/user/LOTTE#grid/user/263D3FEF11949359


(Old) PV
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