Author Topic: The Melon Kinenbi Thread (メロン記念日) (Read 185655 times)

genericpaperdoll · « **Reply #200 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:10:21 AM »

^ Thanks for the clip

They do sound great. I think it's funny when they pretend to play instruments.

emifebruary · « **Reply #201 on:** February 24, 2007, 10:46:38 PM »

Part 4 of MKB anime :

Enjoy :ONluvluv1:

Demanding More Makoto · « **Reply #202 on:** February 25, 2007, 11:40:59 AM »

I really love the Song Chance of Love does anyone know it was released as a single?

emifebruary · « **Reply #203 on:** February 25, 2007, 01:36:24 PM »

Yes "chance of Love" was a MKB single !

emifebruary · « **Reply #204 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:03:23 PM »

MKB Fruity killer Tune DVD cover :

Great as usual :ONluvluv1:

mini*wheat · « **Reply #205 on:** March 12, 2007, 08:51:15 PM »

^
Aww! That cover is absolutely wonderful!

Must have!

genericpaperdoll · « **Reply #206 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:37:36 AM »

ooo, I really want to see that concert!

I'm so obssessed with MKB rightnow...

Twisted Blue · « **Reply #207 on:** March 15, 2007, 01:39:32 AM »

Melon Kinenbi Single V Clips 3
Release Date: 2007/05/09

Let's hope for "Champagne no Koi"! :baa60776:

A1 · « **Reply #208 on:** April 08, 2007, 10:28:08 PM »

Here is an interview with MKB http://rooftop.seesaa.net/article/37161023.html

Thanks ampedechoz

emifebruary · « **Reply #209 on:** April 13, 2007, 12:19:30 PM »

MKB and Maki ROCK concert cover :

Good

Demanding More Makoto · « **Reply #210 on:** May 16, 2007, 07:29:05 AM »

Does anyone know how many CDS Unforgettable sold ?

tamatron · « **Reply #211 on:** May 16, 2007, 10:07:15 AM »

Quote from: Demanding More Makoto on May 16, 2007, 07:29:05 AM

Does anyone know how many CDS Unforgettable sold ?

According to Musumenavi, 7.508 in the first week, and 8.201 total.

reyfer · « **Reply #212 on:** June 19, 2007, 02:01:56 AM »

Melon Kinenbi OFFICIAL BLOG!!!!!!!!! http://www.melonlounge.net/

JFC · « **Reply #213 on:** June 19, 2007, 02:53:30 AM »

^ Cool! I wonder if they're going to do the entries collaboratively or individually?

emifebruary · « **Reply #214 on:** July 13, 2007, 07:10:57 PM »

Two new vids on dohhhh up for MKB

Live of This is unmei
http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/b7WYSisDrwzIJ0w5R9gkrpXAS0kaI1TA/view.php

Live of Onegai miwaku no target
http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/E4Rt9w9AiinsY1X3bnDRU0WWXH6DPFzb/view.php

MKB wears "unforgettable" outfits.
Masae is blonde
Ayumi has cut her hair
Hitomi is damn sexy
Murata is on fire

Great videos !

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #215 on:** July 13, 2007, 07:38:26 PM »

melon kinenbi are fucking rock!

I could have sworn Megumi flicked off the camera during this is unmei

Sakkiko · « **Reply #216 on:** July 13, 2007, 10:07:53 PM »

this is unmei has a great PV i liked this outfit which they have in this PV, it was the first song i ever heard from MK

after this song i heard some more like chance f love and akai freesia ^^

emifebruary · « **Reply #217 on:** August 03, 2007, 02:52:45 PM »

Melon lounge is COMPLETE

MTV Japan link :
http://www.mtvjapan.com/music/feature/melon/

Great pic of MKB in this page

Tsujin · « **Reply #218 on:** August 05, 2007, 12:24:43 AM »

Quote from: emifebruary on August 03, 2007, 02:52:45 PM

Melon lounge is COMPLETE

MTV Japan link :
http://www.mtvjapan.com/music/feature/melon/

Great pic of MKB in this page

i didn't get it

what is this about?

EDIT: i found this: http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000033257 and now i understand a little of this, they're gonna be DJs in a party, right?

EDIT 2: i want to invite everyone to the last.fm group dedicated to this group: http://www.last.fm/group/Melon+Kinenbi

Slack · « **Reply #219 on:** August 16, 2007, 07:37:30 PM »

This blog post about getting into MKB had me thinking about what defines how I feel about the group. Here are the results:

Quote from: Myself

About Shibata getting the biggest push in the group, I’d say that’s because of several reasons:

1. Since H!P songs in general are more youth-oriented, and since Shibata has the youngest sounding voice in the group, she sings the most on the singles. Her voice has a smooth, bright quality that goes well with the melodies that Tsunku gives them.

2. Though the group is extremely well balanced in terms of differing and complementary personalities and strengths, Shibata is and always will be “The cute one”. Hello! Project still is about “idols” after all.

3. Even with the other two reasons above Shibata is one of the two top voices in the group. Ootani Masae is the other one, and gets the bulk of the remaining solo lines.

Now, about Melon Kinenbi in general.

I think what makes Melon Kinenbi’s stuff different from other H!P offerings is the tendency for the video to distract you from how good the song is by itself. Their songs and their live performances tend to be much more exciting than what the PVs would have you think. Much of what makes me love Melon songs can only be heard if you’re paying close attention to the instrumentals and harmonies. The comment that you can only hear one girl singing at a time makes me think that you haven’t been doing that. I’d suggest just listening with a good pair of headphones, rather than just viewing a PV.

Admittedly, Akai Freesia isn’t the most exciting sounding single, but it still is very complex in the instrumentation. That seems to be a hallmark of the Melon Kinenbi sound and the Tsunku sound in general: simple lyrical melodies with catchy rhythms and intricate backing tracks. Because of these traits, I’d say my favorite Melon Kinbi songs are “Kousui” and “Champagne no Koi”. My prevously pop-phobic roommate absolutely loves these songs as well and frequently puts them on repeat.

I would definitely start with one of those songs, and maybe check out some of their concert tours with Matsuura or Goto as well. I’m convinced that the 2007 H!P On Stage concert, “Rock desu yo!” is one of the better H!P concerts in terms of performance and energy level. It’s not as flashy as some of the bigger concerts, but it’s awesome nonetheless.

I’d say the overall appeal of Melon Kinenbi isn’t in their videos, but the tracks themselves. They get consistently good songs that make for great listening, in the car for example. They are probably the strongest group vocally and their live performances are also among the most consistently good in H!P.

One thing you’ll notice is the overall balance that Melon Kinenbi has, in singing, dancing, and personality. That’s why the group works so well and that’s why they have never changed their line-up in seven years.

“Balance”, “consistent quality”, and “musical complexity” are the three things that make me love Melon Kinenbi. I’m sure that if you look for these too, you’ll see why their fans are among the most devoted in H!P.