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Title: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: J-Triumf on December 16, 2012, 12:04:06 PM

https://twitter.com/Cute_upfront/statuses/280255409502183424 (https://twitter.com/Cute_upfront/statuses/280255409502183424)
Yo dawg I heard you like Chisato so we let C-ute do a cover of a Chisato Moritaka song!

They'll be performing this song at the end of the month!
https://twitter.com/Cute_upfront/status/280255628658765824 (https://twitter.com/Cute_upfront/status/280255628658765824)

Here's the original:
森高千里　この街 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnzROTEz0H8#)

And of course, [noembed]not to be confused with a different song featuring Airi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXPs4ZW3tSM)[/noembed].

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: TommyVD on December 16, 2012, 01:22:14 PM

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C-ute new single title was announced.
It's cover song of Moritaka Chisato "Kono Machi"
They showed a pic of them with the outfits. which are red. it had taken three days ago.

(http://i.imgur.com/cwcLY.jpg)

Via 910 percent: https://www.facebook.com/910percent (https://www.facebook.com/910percent)

Five versions: http://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&ima=5853&cd=EPCE000005932 (http://www.sonymusicshop.jp/m/item/itemShw.php?site=S&ima=5853&cd=EPCE000005932)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: J-Triumf on December 31, 2012, 05:47:40 AM

This song is gonna be another slow ballad for C-ute! XD

Anyone who watched their YouTube concert the other night should have heard what their version is like...a stark contrast from the energetic, upbeat original, C-ute is going the soft, slow route again. I kinda like it, though, since it has a bit of a late '90s R&B-pop feel. I'm looking forward to a studio version preview for further judgment.

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: Rina the Robot on January 10, 2013, 06:57:14 AM

Radio rip

ºC-ute - Kono Machi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vJk8ZatSts#ws)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: Rina the Robot on January 13, 2013, 04:53:15 AM

Limited editions A & B tracklist
1. Kono Machi
2. Ame (Yajima Maimi solo)
3. Kono Machi (Instrumental)


Limited editions C & D tracklist
1. Kono Machi
2. Hae otoko
3. Kono Machi （Instrumental）


Regular edition tracklist
1. Kono Machi
2. Kono Machi (Dance Groove Ver.)
3. Kono Machi（Instrumental）

New profile pictures:
(http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_yajima.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=yajima.jpg) (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_nakajima.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=nakajima.jpg) (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_suzuki.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=suzuki.jpg) (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_okai.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=okai.jpg) (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_hagiwara.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=hagiwara.jpg)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: Rina the Robot on January 17, 2013, 05:53:31 AM

Limited edition A: (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_konomachi-limitededitiona.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=konomachi-limitededitiona.jpg)

Limited edition B: (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_konomachi-limitededitionb.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=konomachi-limitededitionb.jpg)

Limited edition C: (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_konomachi-limitededitionc.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=konomachi-limitededitionc.jpg)

Limited edition D: (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_konomachi-limitededitiond.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=konomachi-limitededitiond.jpg)

Regular edition: (http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/th_konomachi-regular.jpg) (http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af271/constabularies/Album%203/?action=view&current=konomachi-regular.jpg)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: J-Triumf on January 18, 2013, 09:27:32 AM

Music video from the official C-ute account:
℃-ute 『この街』 (MV) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMp4DS64zTE#ws)
Following in Momusu's footsteps with the green screen city backgrounds, though doing it for the whole video would've made more sense here...the plain blank setting seems like a waste. At least the girls still look good with some nice closeups.

The sudden addition of the guitars is a bit of a nice touch, though I think the song would've benefitted more from a more prominent drum beat with extra kicks and hi-hats. I'm still digging the song, though I can understand if other people might find it a bit too relaxing. :P

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: J-Triumf on January 26, 2013, 04:01:47 AM

Maimi's solo track is another Chisato Moritaka cover:
Yajima Maimi - Ame (Radio Rip) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shFLqX8efPM#ws)

Here's the original version:
Ame 雨 【森高千里】 《HQ》 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EvhHG_Z5rk#)

Unlike "Kono Machi", this one sticks closer to the original sound/style. But like "Kono Machi", I like the newer version more. I think Maimi's voice fits well with this song.

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: TommyVD on January 26, 2013, 02:43:41 PM

So according to the episode description for the next episode of Girls News Hello! Project...
Link: http://www.cs959.com/gnhello/24745.html (http://www.cs959.com/gnhello/24745.html)

(http://i.imgur.com/DlFdwWEl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/DlFdwWE)

... there will be a music video for Maimi's solo "Ame".

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: oaxiac on January 28, 2013, 12:30:18 PM

矢島舞美 (℃-ute) 『雨』 (Close-up Ver.) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEz9tJHRIWc#ws)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: john_hung on February 02, 2013, 04:02:54 AM

【Radio Rip】この街（Dance Ver.）／℃-ute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I15SGcWIVYE#ws)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: J-Triumf on February 08, 2013, 01:49:37 PM

^ Whoa, that dance groove version is a pretty damn intense contrast from the normal version. :panic:

Sales aren't doing so hot for this single; they've so far failed to crack the top three on what seems to be a low selling week for everyone. Going with yet another slow song for H!P's most athletic group was indeed a risky venture.

Maybe this explains the stripped-down nature of the music video: C-ute wants us to submit photos of our own hometowns to use in a newer version of the video!
http://www.up-front-works.jp/cutekonomachi/contest.html (http://www.up-front-works.jp/cutekonomachi/contest.html)
みんなの「この街」キャンペーンのお知らせ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJouWl0RDhE#ws)

Interesting way to flip what seems at first like another Up Front money-saving scheme into a chance to encourage more fan/audience participation! :P

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: TommyVD on February 11, 2013, 03:59:38 PM

Kono Machi Release Event – MAiDiGiTV (Part 2)

「℃－ute（キュート）」「この街」発売記念イベント　囲み (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LYQtqk1NeY#ws)

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: J-Triumf on February 13, 2013, 12:08:54 PM

First week: #4 with 24,361
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2013-02-18/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2013-02-18/)
Huge drop from the previous two singles, but in line with their usual numbers.

Title: Re: [02/06] C-ute 20th single [Kono Machi]
Post by: elgie on May 09, 2013, 08:12:52 AM

They had a version with photos of Japan taken by the fans. As boring as I found this release I admit the video made me cry  :on speedy:

℃-ute 『この街』 (みんなのこの街 Ver.) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY3T1aPVpRY#ws)