Author Topic: [09/25] Morning Musume album [The Best! ~Updated Morning Musume~] (Read 13954 times)

Mage77 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:29:43 AM »

Nice covers, bit too much pastel and pink going on for my tastes but what do I know.

Props on picking a nice font too.

Estrea · « **Reply #21 on:** September 03, 2013, 02:57:25 PM »

I'm really curious as to what's on the DVD. A PV for Wolf Boy (hopefully?), making of? Interviews with the members? o_o... I need to know so I can decide which to buyyyyyy D:

Mucca · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:51:38 PM »

Quote from: Estrea on September 03, 2013, 02:57:25 PM

A PV for Wolf Boy (hopefully?)

It will be an epic, 15 minute, storyline-based PV with either Ikuta or Kudo as the titular Wolf Boy. And Sayumi or Riho as Little Red Riding Hood.

Or maybe it was a mistranslation and the song is actually called WORF Boy, and the PV will feature Michael Dorn heavily.

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:56:26 PM »

^ I want you to work for UF*.

Estrea · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:48:28 PM »

Preview of the updated RR21!!!!

....my feels are complicated here...

J-Triumf · « **Reply #25 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:03:19 PM »

As someone who's kinda tired of the original at this point, I like it.

Plus it sounds pretty much how I expected it to sound, though I think I still prefer [noembed][/noembed] for an updated electronic remix.

my version is still the best though

As for the covers, I prefer the regular version, because at least you can clearly see everyone's faces; who the hell thought it was a good idea to put those bright lights behind everyone on those limited edition covers??? Zukki's smile shines bright enough on its own, dammit!

Estrea · « **Reply #26 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:05:53 PM »

^Hell yeah, Hangry & Angry's version was better. If anything, I was hoping MM's version to change it up...more? They weren't bold enough with the rearrangement so it just felt kinda like it was sped up with more vocal filters tacked on. I want to like everything current MM produces, but this...could have been better.

Mucca · « **Reply #27 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:49:27 PM »

The updated Ren'ai Revolution is...okay. It's not bad, and at least it's not like the 13nin version from the 4th album, where they kept the original backing track and just erased Nakazawa's voice and pasted in Ogawa where appropriate. But I do agree with Estrea that it's pretty...safe?

And it sounds like the "Woo, love revolution" backing vocals are just cut and pasted from the original recording. C'mon, Tsoonk.

JFC · « **Reply #28 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:25:28 PM »

Quote from: Mucca on September 03, 2013, 06:49:27 PM

And it sounds like the "Woo, love revolution" backing vocals are just cut and pasted from the original recording. C'mon, Tsoonk.

Agreed. It can't be THAT difficult/time-consuming to re-record those 10-15 seconds of bg vocals.

Mage77 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 03, 2013, 09:57:48 PM »

I like this updated version well enough. You guys are right though, they could have taken the 10 minutes it would have needed to re-record the backing vocals instead of just slapping the originals in there.

Still, I'm looking forward to hear the other updated songs.

Deyan · « **Reply #30 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:33:55 PM »

I'm usually never negative and I always welcome change, but this updated version sounds like a remix made by your small town's local DJ for your niece's birthday. It doesn't sounds updated, it sounds like a remix (and a lousy one). The song is sung the exact same same way, and as some of you noticed, the backing vocals are the same (or sounds the same). I'm really disappointed.

Quote from: Mage77 on September 03, 2013, 09:57:48 PM

Still, I'm looking forward to hear the other updated songs.

Me too, hopefully the other ones will sound better. Actually I'm sure they will.

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #31 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:41:17 PM »

I actually want the new I WISH to be as close to the original as possible because it'll be a nice chance to hear everyone's voices... ... Watch it be a horrible autotuned thing

Deyan · « **Reply #32 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:46:41 PM »

You're right, this would be really great! Or some kind of acoustic version that showcases the girls' voices.

J-Triumf · « **Reply #33 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:01:32 PM »

I'm guessing Deyan has never tried remixing before.

Yes, they could've done more with it like everyone has said (cue my usual rant about drum patterns and tempo), but I don't see how it's effortless at all. They've changed enough to warrant the "updated" tag.

And I'm gonna have to argue against instinctive apprehension towards vocal effects, because execution will always be more important than methodical purity.

Rina the Robot · « **Reply #34 on:** September 12, 2013, 04:09:59 PM »

Chibs · « **Reply #35 on:** September 12, 2013, 04:24:54 PM »

I am not feeling this album at all u___u

Mucca · « **Reply #36 on:** September 12, 2013, 04:49:19 PM »

I actually like that new arrangement (full disclosure: the original version of "I Wish" is probably my least favorite of the "classic" singles). I like that it's more subdued than the original, and not in-your-face with electro-Musume (mind you, I like electro-Musume, but changing things up here and there is good, too). The final line (was that Riho?) was kind of warbly, though.

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #37 on:** September 12, 2013, 06:21:01 PM »

I can't believe they gave the last line of new I WISH to Sayashi. Totally ruins the mood. I'm sorry but her voice is so HARSH. It should've been someone with a gentle voice. I LOVE YOU SAYASHI, BUT BALLAD VOICE YOU DO NOT HAVE.

Mage77 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 12, 2013, 10:11:59 PM »

Not really the kind of song I'm usually into but hey man, this is pretty cool. Kind of understated but a very nice instrumental arrangement and the vocals are solid enough, apart from the ending which was kinda...not fitting.

Mucca · « **Reply #39 on:** September 14, 2013, 06:57:38 PM »

If the updated I Wish didn't have enough electro-Musume for you, the new Love Machine has you covered:

(Again with the reused backing vocals, right down to Johnson's opening shout.)