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sougisou

Member Since 12 May 2008
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Kimura Kaela

21 December 2009 - 01:42 PM

Any kaera fans here?

Only started listening to her stuff recently after stumbling across an old rock fujiyama episode that she appeared in. Love some of the songs from the first 3 albums, but haven't been able to get into the later dancy stuff. For those who haven't heard her before, if I had to compare her to say Yui, she's also got the "alternative" pop star vibe, but with a funkier, more varied musical style. Also unlike puffy, aikawa nanase, speed or MM where there's one super song writer behind them, she seems to rely on a wide range of different writers, which I guess can be a disadvantage or an advantage depending on how you look at it.

Songs I like:
happiness!
magic music
level 42
tea cup
sweetie
rirura riruha
wani to kotori
ground control

edit: another thing I like about her is her PVs. Lots of cool videos. I don't think her music videos are much bigger in budget than your average H!P video these days (MM singles chart better than hers'), but they look more well thought out and better done.

edit2: From interviews I've seen, she's a no doubt and rancid fan; while Cansei De Ser Sexy has been an influence on her newer music.

Tsunku's Backing Vocals in H!P songs

20 January 2009 - 09:49 AM

What do you think of Tsunku's backing vocals featured on the numerous H!P songs he does? Whether it's Ayaya, BK, MM, etc. anyone that's listened to their songs for a while will start to notice that same male voice in the background. Does it add positively to the songs? Is it distracting? Should he continue?