I had so many in my mind that I simply can't make up my mind of what should I write next. I wanted to do Homin's new album but well, I'm not inspired to do so. I've been listening to One Way's Rainy Days album for about two weeks and heck, why not?!
01 The Forecast (feat One Sound Choir)
As the introduction song for the album, this is very impressive and best describe of what to expect of the rest of the album. I love the beautifully compose instrumental in the background against the smooth raps. One Sound Choir adds in more drama to the song with impressive tone that sound like a rainstorm. I usually skip introduction song but this is high quality music.
02 Rainy Days (feat Junsu of 2PM)
Junsu had a similar tone voice with One Way's vocalist (I'm sorry that I failed to memorize their name yet but I will) but after countless replay of this song in other 2 version, I can tell them apart. JunSu doesn't play a huge role in this song but it's interesting anyway to hear his ad-libs on this song. It gives more depth on the song.
03 New Drag
I love the hilarious intro and ending! I kinda understand what they were talking in the beginning. "Hajima" part was funny, it mean's "don't do it". I love the playfulness with the song and I'm imagining what's going on with the studio.
04 Bba Jyeo
"Bba Jyeo" according to Google Translate is "Out". It has the addicting feel and I randomly hum it everyday! What I love about One Way's music is each part sounds excellent and the guitar solo at the end was awesome!
05 Forever (Chance's Solo)
A light-hearted music, I love it was place in the middle of the hip hop album to give listener a break to listen a beautiful acoustic rhythm. This song shows One Way's versatility in music. A relaxing music to sooth your soul.
06 Flight 101 (feat As One)
I'm actually surprise on how much I love this single. It's not the regular song I always love, it's like 180 degree transformation from the usual beats/rhythm/music I always liked. I love the quirky Captain Pilot imitation in the beginning, As One vocal is so soothing that it contrast well in this song. This song is upbeat and gets me grooving to the song.
07 Can't Stop
Probably my least favorite because compare on what I've heard earlier tracks, this sound a little boring. Nevertheless, I still enjoy listening to it occasionally before moving on to replay Flight 101.
08 Coffee (feat J.ae)
I always skip this song. I don't like the intro and it's about coffee(?) which I'm not fond of. I can't reviewed this because I can make myself to listen to this.
09 Rainy Days (Acoustic/Unplugged English Version)
This is the first single I listen and right away I got to listen to the whole album! I love the strip down Rainy Days and it's in ENGLISH! I do love Korean but sometime it makes no sense for me to sing Korean..This song I can proudly sing anytime without anyone turning their heads! This song definitely gave a great impact on me wanting to purchase this album.
10 A Thousand Words
Another English track, at first I wasn't really loving the song because it sound so sad and I'm already feeling down. I was so wrong, I LOVED IT! The lyrics is too beautiful to describe, I just like how it feels like he's speaking with someone. The harmonization was on the spot. Dang, I feel the emotion on the part "I love you, you know I love you right? Can you hear me? Are you There? ..." I answered all the question while listening to this song. LOL
11 Coffee (Trumpet Version)
12 Forever (Harmonica Version
13 A Thousand Version (Harmonica Version)
14 Rainy Days (Radio Edit Version)
The rest is the instrumental which are the least played. It's a nice touch on the album but I prefer the original version.
Would I purchase this album? Definitely. I haven't listen to much album this year but this for me is the best. I wished they appeared more on TV in the future.
Monday, 31 January 2011
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Contract Scandal
In case you haven't read about it, 4 members of Kara (SeungYeon, JiYoung, Nicole, Hara) has terminate the contract with DSP. For me, it was shocking because I never see this coming. As an experienced fan, this time I choose not to be emotional about it.
After DBSK and SuJu, I don't care anymore about which sides are telling the truth. I guess there's truth in all their statements but it's very contradicting and it's confusing of which side to choose. I still keep update with the issue as it's interesting how the deal when through but I'm not going to say I wish Kara win or whatever..
Just an opinion, it's way too early for Kara to be in this battle. They're young and it's the best time to solidify their position in the industry. This battle isn't a day or two, it can take a long time and it's going to be draggy. Kara shouldn't have this legal issue going on at the time like this when every opportunity is precious. The contract is not simple with only Kara and the company involve, it's includes outside party as well.
Kara parents should have learn from JYJ that it's not easy. JYJ has slightly more advantage because of their solid fanbase. JYJ had to debut on US because they had complication with Korean AND Japanese contract.
DSP is definitely not going to let go off Kara that easily. Kara is their biggest stars and I expect a long tiring battle ahead. Good Luck to both of them.
After DBSK and SuJu, I don't care anymore about which sides are telling the truth. I guess there's truth in all their statements but it's very contradicting and it's confusing of which side to choose. I still keep update with the issue as it's interesting how the deal when through but I'm not going to say I wish Kara win or whatever..
Just an opinion, it's way too early for Kara to be in this battle. They're young and it's the best time to solidify their position in the industry. This battle isn't a day or two, it can take a long time and it's going to be draggy. Kara shouldn't have this legal issue going on at the time like this when every opportunity is precious. The contract is not simple with only Kara and the company involve, it's includes outside party as well.
Kara parents should have learn from JYJ that it's not easy. JYJ has slightly more advantage because of their solid fanbase. JYJ had to debut on US because they had complication with Korean AND Japanese contract.
DSP is definitely not going to let go off Kara that easily. Kara is their biggest stars and I expect a long tiring battle ahead. Good Luck to both of them.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Album Review : JYJ The Beginning
A new special post! I'm not really good at reviewing but I just want to some part as a fan to promote album sales. For album review, I will keep it simple and direct without being biased. It's going to be tough so let's see how I faired as a reviewer!
01 Intro
After "Peace and Harmony" there wasn't any lyrics and just rhythm. An intro should prepare you to know what's there to offer and based to that definition...it seem mysterious. I don't know how involve were the member in creating less than a minute intro. I'm not convince that the "Peace and Harmony" was the member voice at all.
02 Ayy Girl (feat Kanye West and Malik Yusef)
The intro made by Malik Yusef was weird "tattooed your name..." I was picturing Jae's tattoo. I like the 1 minute long intro made by the guest Malik Yusef and Kanye West but I prefer it be shorter. I'm immune with Engrish, so I wasn't looking for that. As much I love Micky YooChun, the part where he sang "So cold in the rain Gave my heart in vain" made me cringe. Stop doing that Chunnie! I think Jae did the best in this song. The way he sing is just perfect for this song.
03 Empty
I think this one is my favorite. The composition made perfect for their voices, Junsu sound a little out of place for "Ayy Girl" but he sound good in this. I hate auto-tune but I don't to seem to mind in this song. The part "Let it go" was so spell-blinding and addicting. Overall I like this song a lot.
04 Be My Girl
Yawnn..This song isn't bad just a little boring. The song is nice and has a good feel however it's flat in the emotion part. You want a girl to be yours so you should have some passion in this but it felt like they're just singing it prettily without adding their little touch. I think this song would sound better live. I want the song to feel like they really want the girl, not like feeling emo because they can't have the girl.
05 Still in Love
It started great with the rain sound effect, the almost traditional rhythm and then when Jae part came, still fine but then Jae sing almost murmuring, it was just deepening my spirit because the rhythm was so theatrical but I can't understand what were Jae's singing. I don't think I'll listen this again.
06 I Can Soar
I want this song to be rerecorded. This song, I can understand what Junsu's singing however the vocal should be louder. I was right, as soon I listen the song..I knew there would be back up vocals but it's not strong enough. It's an uplifting song so the vocal should be louder, it could be started with low notes but it has to be gradually louder so you can really soar!
07 I love you (feat Flowsik)
Is it possible to cringe while I like this song. Some parts it was just too much "greasy"! Flowsik's part was awesome, it made the song felt rich with his awesome voice. Take out the excessive "grease", YooChun sounds so sexy and sensual. I love the intro a lot, the rain backdrop with the girl talking. Nice!
08 Be The One
As the end of the album, it's not the best ending. It's kind of forgettable rhythm that doesn't caught my attention. It did leave me a good impression of what to expect on their next album and I hope it will be better.
My overall opinion is that as a fan, I would put this on my list to buy but it's not like on Top 5 must buy. It's a good album but not impressive enough for me to spend my money on. The best song for me is "Empty" and worst is "Still in Love". I'm actually very disappointed with "Still In Love" because it's a great composition but the way Jae sang was simply terrible.
Piggy Dolls Trend
It was surprising that Piggy Dolls was on Twitter Trending after their debut on Music Bank but I guess it's because of the title "Trend" ehehe. I watched their performance live and tweeted right away saying "Piggy Dolls have to be the worst name ever to name a group". It's no brainier that it was a group of overweight member. Buuuttt HAM was skinny! I felt like the name "Piggy Dolls" is an insult..
With the title "Trend", they should toss out those ugly black outfit away! What's with the black sunglasses? Yes, black is slimming but this is black outfit done wrong. This group can still be improve without going to the ballad direction. I dislike the fact that overweight singer always meant they have great vocals which is true but they need song that fits them.
Do I like them? Not much, it's rather pity the way they are marketed. A music style that they could use is similar to Davichi. Davichi music is a ballad with a touch of pop. Piggy Dolls shouldn't be marketed as the next Big Mama.
With the title "Trend", they should toss out those ugly black outfit away! What's with the black sunglasses? Yes, black is slimming but this is black outfit done wrong. This group can still be improve without going to the ballad direction. I dislike the fact that overweight singer always meant they have great vocals which is true but they need song that fits them.
Do I like them? Not much, it's rather pity the way they are marketed. A music style that they could use is similar to Davichi. Davichi music is a ballad with a touch of pop. Piggy Dolls shouldn't be marketed as the next Big Mama.
MPV Review : Secret Shy Boy
Yes, I know I'm really behind in reviewing and I shall be on track because I'm on a holiday for 5 months! ahaha..but I'm trying to keep myself busy soon so this isn't a promise okay? I choose to do this review because I know Secret had a hard time doing this song but I think they pulled it of well. I got to applaud at their determination!
Music
After the do bop do bop part of the intro.. I hate the high pitch part. If it wasn't Secret, I probably stop playing. Thank goodness it was short and Ji Eun voice comes in. Just from the vocals alone I can't tell who's who.. which is why I don't like high pitch voices. I'm glad they didn't use auto-tune for this. I totally didn't expect a rap part but it was nicely done without being awkward in such a lovely bright song.
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Performance
Without looking at the video, I could know who sings. I prefer this a lot more than the recorded version. I don't like the intro much but the guy part was a nice touch to it. I enjoyed this performance thanks to the loud fan-chants! OMG, all the fanboy was awesome! I wished I was there. The choreography is fun and bright, love it!
Level of Likeness : 10/10
Video
Perfect for their theme, the colors were beautiful and lovely. It's a vast difference from the previous single, it good to see variety from them. I wished the storyline was stronger because it seems like it emphasize more on disliking bad boys rather than chasing for shy boy. I want a shy boy to be the main character. The dresses in this video is pretty and lively so this concept is really great for this song.
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Overall success : A
Credits to : TS Entertainment
Reviewed By : HallyuSurfer
Music
After the do bop do bop part of the intro.. I hate the high pitch part. If it wasn't Secret, I probably stop playing. Thank goodness it was short and Ji Eun voice comes in. Just from the vocals alone I can't tell who's who.. which is why I don't like high pitch voices. I'm glad they didn't use auto-tune for this. I totally didn't expect a rap part but it was nicely done without being awkward in such a lovely bright song.
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Performance
Without looking at the video, I could know who sings. I prefer this a lot more than the recorded version. I don't like the intro much but the guy part was a nice touch to it. I enjoyed this performance thanks to the loud fan-chants! OMG, all the fanboy was awesome! I wished I was there. The choreography is fun and bright, love it!
Level of Likeness : 10/10
Video
Perfect for their theme, the colors were beautiful and lovely. It's a vast difference from the previous single, it good to see variety from them. I wished the storyline was stronger because it seems like it emphasize more on disliking bad boys rather than chasing for shy boy. I want a shy boy to be the main character. The dresses in this video is pretty and lively so this concept is really great for this song.
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Overall success : A
Credits to : TS Entertainment
Reviewed By : HallyuSurfer
Sunday, 9 January 2011
Double the Untouchable
I'm all about the idols but there's so many idols to chose from I can't make up my mind. I decided to blog about Untouchable because I'm so excited that their new single "Only One" was No.1 on the charts! I meant to blog about "To Make a Fuss" earlier on as well so why not? Here's my thoughts on them.
"To Make a Fuss"
I'm not sure if The Action has recovered from the accident but I was mad that the anti accused him of doing that to gain popularity..seriously that's low! I saw him on the stage with Sleepy and though he was at the sides, He's freaking cool! This song is slightly comedic but I like it. I haven't heard it enough to love it but I will eventually because it's Untouchable! What I do love is the dance, it's so fun and I like following to their choreography plus the short "Sorry Sorry" parody was a nice touch! This guys knows how to have fun! :D
"Only One"
I have heard of Mellow before, it's on my playlist but I have no idea she was that pretty! She should be famous! ehehe Back to my favorite rapping style, this song is an instant love! The MV is too simple but hey simple is good. I can't wait to see them perform this and I would love to see them perform with Hyosung this time because Hyosung has a nice vocal too! Untouchable should do a song with Zinger too..or did they? I need to see the album list now!
"To Make a Fuss"
I'm not sure if The Action has recovered from the accident but I was mad that the anti accused him of doing that to gain popularity..seriously that's low! I saw him on the stage with Sleepy and though he was at the sides, He's freaking cool! This song is slightly comedic but I like it. I haven't heard it enough to love it but I will eventually because it's Untouchable! What I do love is the dance, it's so fun and I like following to their choreography plus the short "Sorry Sorry" parody was a nice touch! This guys knows how to have fun! :D
"Only One"
I have heard of Mellow before, it's on my playlist but I have no idea she was that pretty! She should be famous! ehehe Back to my favorite rapping style, this song is an instant love! The MV is too simple but hey simple is good. I can't wait to see them perform this and I would love to see them perform with Hyosung this time because Hyosung has a nice vocal too! Untouchable should do a song with Zinger too..or did they? I need to see the album list now!
I'm back!!...Maybe?
My project ended on December 21st but after that I couldn't access internet so which explain why I only posted today. I might go crazy today with reading articles and downloads..Probably I might post a lot of blog post.
I maybe 9 days late but Happy New Year!!
How cruel is it that I'm suffering writer's block now that I have internet access? I got to blog as much I could because this internet access is still has some glitch. Which explain the title.:P
I maybe 9 days late but Happy New Year!!
How cruel is it that I'm suffering writer's block now that I have internet access? I got to blog as much I could because this internet access is still has some glitch. Which explain the title.:P
Monday, 29 November 2010
I'm sorry
I guess I can't really keep my promise well.
The 2010 in 31 Days will be postponed. I am way behind schedule for my project and I can't see myself dedicating for the special annual post.
I'm sorry but I had to. It's my final project and I'm super nervous about it.
The 2010 in 31 Days will be postponed. I am way behind schedule for my project and I can't see myself dedicating for the special annual post.
I'm sorry but I had to. It's my final project and I'm super nervous about it.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
죽은사랑 (Dead Love) by able
Yeah, you don't see much Hangul on my site right? I could read and type Hangul, it's just I can't memorize the keyboard well..it's confusing! 미안해요~! Do you know how long for me to type that out?! I'll stick to English.
I was waiting for Beast performance, it turns out they were the last performer! It's okay, I got to watch others perform and I didn't regret it. One of the first performers was "able". I am not kidding you, that is how their names are spelled.
The song started with a short accapella and nice guitar rhythm. I hate the unnecessary sound effects. I would prefer it to be raw but some beats works to fit the modern style. Their voice reminded me of one of the 4men vocalist. I love this song.
Here's the MV
p/s as for Beast MPV review, I will do it much later. I need to blog this because "able" needs more blog post. So disappointed that nobody comment on their performance, and their videos doesn't have much views.
Update : Lyrics!!
(starts at 0:31 on the performance video)
neorul bureumyo kajimallago
wijiko ddo bulresso
eotteokae salralgo
nal eotteokkae hallago
nan nomuna ahpundae
jukeokaneun naesarangi
Sarajineun neo eh musubi
sigana neonun eojji keureokae kani
Keu saram ijheojikae
chugeoganeun shimjangi
heoryeojineun neoeh kieoki
ahpuda jijyeo neoae daehan sarangdo
Jamsi dungahman neorul icheulkae
eotteokae naega neol ddeonabunae
na obsin amukaddu mulhajalha
sulae jwihae ahpun kasum dalradoo
micheonabwa nae saengkakbbun
chugeoganeun shimjangi
heoryeojineun neoeh kieoki
ahpuda jijyeo neoae daehan sarangdo
Jamsi dungahman neorul icheulkae
naegaeseo jukeun saranga
nal dasi salral suman itdamyeon
dasineun eereon ahpumeul
neo aegae juji aleumkae
jukeokaneun naesarangi
Sarajineun neo eh musubi
sigana neonun eojji keureokae kani
Keu saram ijheojikae
chugeoganeun shimjangi
heoryeojineun neoeh kieoki
ahpuda jijyeo neoae daehan sarangdo
Jamsi dungahman neorul icheulkae
I got this lyric from their performance hence NOT 100% correct. I miss the early parts because the hangul lyrics hasn't appeared yet on screen. It's a rough romanization, I hope I can improve it later.
I was waiting for Beast performance, it turns out they were the last performer! It's okay, I got to watch others perform and I didn't regret it. One of the first performers was "able". I am not kidding you, that is how their names are spelled.
The song started with a short accapella and nice guitar rhythm. I hate the unnecessary sound effects. I would prefer it to be raw but some beats works to fit the modern style. Their voice reminded me of one of the 4men vocalist. I love this song.
Here's the MV
p/s as for Beast MPV review, I will do it much later. I need to blog this because "able" needs more blog post. So disappointed that nobody comment on their performance, and their videos doesn't have much views.
Update : Lyrics!!
(starts at 0:31 on the performance video)
neorul bureumyo kajimallago
wijiko ddo bulresso
eotteokae salralgo
nal eotteokkae hallago
nan nomuna ahpundae
jukeokaneun naesarangi
Sarajineun neo eh musubi
sigana neonun eojji keureokae kani
Keu saram ijheojikae
chugeoganeun shimjangi
heoryeojineun neoeh kieoki
ahpuda jijyeo neoae daehan sarangdo
Jamsi dungahman neorul icheulkae
eotteokae naega neol ddeonabunae
na obsin amukaddu mulhajalha
sulae jwihae ahpun kasum dalradoo
micheonabwa nae saengkakbbun
chugeoganeun shimjangi
heoryeojineun neoeh kieoki
ahpuda jijyeo neoae daehan sarangdo
Jamsi dungahman neorul icheulkae
naegaeseo jukeun saranga
nal dasi salral suman itdamyeon
dasineun eereon ahpumeul
neo aegae juji aleumkae
jukeokaneun naesarangi
Sarajineun neo eh musubi
sigana neonun eojji keureokae kani
Keu saram ijheojikae
chugeoganeun shimjangi
heoryeojineun neoeh kieoki
ahpuda jijyeo neoae daehan sarangdo
Jamsi dungahman neorul icheulkae
I got this lyric from their performance hence NOT 100% correct. I miss the early parts because the hangul lyrics hasn't appeared yet on screen. It's a rough romanization, I hope I can improve it later.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Cute Kpop tunes!
Wait, why am I blogging? Since when I ever kept my promise of not to blog? I'm a blog addict and I know it's a problem. I was staying true to my owns but inspiration keep on coming and when inspired, it's best to write it asap. :D
Beast's Beautiful MV is something I cannot missed on doing a MPV review, which I will after Music Bank performance tomorrow. The music is adorable and cute so it got me inspired to do this post.
The Good
Kissing You by SNSD
When I think of my favorite cute song, I thought of this first. This is the first song by SNSD I loved. It has the right amount of cuteness. I never mind the silly lollipop props, I actually really like it in the choreography.
The Bad
Balloon by DBSK
I'm not going to lie, Oh by SNSD almost fall into this category but I choose DBSK's Balloon because it was worse. The song wasn't bad, it's a remake of a classic children song however their outfits made them into this list. Yes, fans love it very much..though deep inside of my intellectual being, I can't help but to feel embarrass for them! Girls can definitely pull it off well but guys? REALLY?
The Weird
Rock U by Kara
When I first saw their performance of this song, I thought to myself "This group will be a flop" I know I was wrong now but this song is just weird. The chorus was "Rock U body I say.." Umm..yeah. Another contender would be IU's Marshmallow.
Now the trend is all about being sexy and cute songs are just placed on the album without any promotion. It does takes time to like a cute song but I hope cute song can be the main song once in a while. In my opinion, Wonder Girls works better with cute song. GP Basic too should consider doing a cute song, I don't know their new single but Game was not right for them. I would love to see 4Minute do some cute songs too, that would be interesting.
Beast's Beautiful MV is something I cannot missed on doing a MPV review, which I will after Music Bank performance tomorrow. The music is adorable and cute so it got me inspired to do this post.
The Good
Kissing You by SNSD
When I think of my favorite cute song, I thought of this first. This is the first song by SNSD I loved. It has the right amount of cuteness. I never mind the silly lollipop props, I actually really like it in the choreography.
The Bad
Balloon by DBSK
I'm not going to lie, Oh by SNSD almost fall into this category but I choose DBSK's Balloon because it was worse. The song wasn't bad, it's a remake of a classic children song however their outfits made them into this list. Yes, fans love it very much..though deep inside of my intellectual being, I can't help but to feel embarrass for them! Girls can definitely pull it off well but guys? REALLY?
The Weird
Rock U by Kara
When I first saw their performance of this song, I thought to myself "This group will be a flop" I know I was wrong now but this song is just weird. The chorus was "Rock U body I say.." Umm..yeah. Another contender would be IU's Marshmallow.
Now the trend is all about being sexy and cute songs are just placed on the album without any promotion. It does takes time to like a cute song but I hope cute song can be the main song once in a while. In my opinion, Wonder Girls works better with cute song. GP Basic too should consider doing a cute song, I don't know their new single but Game was not right for them. I would love to see 4Minute do some cute songs too, that would be interesting.
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Right now get PSYched
2010 sure saw a lot of veterans coming back. This feels like the old Kpop, back when I'm not a fan yet. The music seems fun and I think it's a great song for the club scene. I don't really like this song but it was okay.
Okay so right now, this is my last post until December. Thank you if you still visit my blog although I'm not active. I hope you followed my HallyuSurfer Twitter!
Now, I got to concentrate on my project. Bye~yeom!
Norazo by Lee Hyuk is Calling you
I love this kind of performance Music Bank! More of it please!
Norazo is famous for the comedic antiques and funny concept for their song and it surprise me that this is actually their song! It's different but I love their video are still fun. I hadn't really got into the music but I do know some of their song.
The song is sort of the serious side of Norazo. This song is a solo act by Lee Hyuk but as you could see in the video, his partner is supporting him with violin. I'm sorry, but I hate the female rapper. I want another rapper.
MPV Review : SNSD Hoot
Sorry for not blogging much although November is coming. November will be a busy month for me so I'm glad SNSD is back before November!
Music
When I first listen, I didn't have much thought. It's just good, and I have nothing bad to say. I like the mixture of modern beats incorporating with the spy music. A clever sampling technique to fit the whole concept of the song. The voices are expressive as it fits the emotion of the song. It's a little theatrical but subtle. The "hoot" part started as annoying (which funnily reminds me of an owl) but as I listen more of it, it's catchy!
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Performance
The stage could have been better and the outfits were my least favorite! I really love the choreography! It's so fun to watch and I am already imagining gagman to parody this later on! The girls looks so gorgeous..It seem our dear Hyoyeon didn't get much screen time again, mr. cameraman(or woman)..I tried so hard to find her! Seohyun eyes are still dull, I want more emotion in her eyes but I can see she's trying. Sunny's blonde hair didn't quite suit her...
Level of Likeness :8/10
Video
I think the video is perfect. I wasn't expecting Choi SiWon..ehehe and he did great! I was hoping the other guy was Heechul! I love the lift concept, I felt like everyone has an equal amount time on screen! The background is probably too colorful but I like it. My only complaint would be the lighting..it made the video is a yellowish hue..which isn't a nice color tone, but I guess it adds a vintage feel to it.
Level of Likeness : 10/10
Overall Success : A
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : SM Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
p/s I just realize something. This is my last MPV Review of 2010! Whether or not I'm going to review this year other comeback/debut I'm not sure. I hope you enjoyed my not so professional review, in the same time I like to apologize if I had hurt anyone's feeling through my reviews. Thank you.
Music
When I first listen, I didn't have much thought. It's just good, and I have nothing bad to say. I like the mixture of modern beats incorporating with the spy music. A clever sampling technique to fit the whole concept of the song. The voices are expressive as it fits the emotion of the song. It's a little theatrical but subtle. The "hoot" part started as annoying (which funnily reminds me of an owl) but as I listen more of it, it's catchy!
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Performance
The stage could have been better and the outfits were my least favorite! I really love the choreography! It's so fun to watch and I am already imagining gagman to parody this later on! The girls looks so gorgeous..It seem our dear Hyoyeon didn't get much screen time again, mr. cameraman(or woman)..I tried so hard to find her! Seohyun eyes are still dull, I want more emotion in her eyes but I can see she's trying. Sunny's blonde hair didn't quite suit her...
Level of Likeness :8/10
Video
I think the video is perfect. I wasn't expecting Choi SiWon..ehehe and he did great! I was hoping the other guy was Heechul! I love the lift concept, I felt like everyone has an equal amount time on screen! The background is probably too colorful but I like it. My only complaint would be the lighting..it made the video is a yellowish hue..which isn't a nice color tone, but I guess it adds a vintage feel to it.
Level of Likeness : 10/10
Overall Success : A
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : SM Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
p/s I just realize something. This is my last MPV Review of 2010! Whether or not I'm going to review this year other comeback/debut I'm not sure. I hope you enjoyed my not so professional review, in the same time I like to apologize if I had hurt anyone's feeling through my reviews. Thank you.
Miss A is Breathe
Take a few element out, I might like the song better. I find the composition too messy and all over the place. I'm surprise it was compose by JYP, because it's very different from the previous music he has made.
I can't say I love this song now, but I grew to like it better because of their performance. Jia's rap was good, I thought the rap parts would be done by Korean but she's good! I wish they stop damaging Jia's hair again.
The group is set to debut in China soon and I wish them all the best. Hallyu FTW!
Friday, 29 October 2010
My Kpop list part 2
I'm really not satisfied with the previous post and had to make some changes. It's a good read for me for future reference in case I might need it. So here's part two!
This time I make it simple, with just top 10
10. Romantic by SHINee
Forget about the awful Engrish ("Still I have romantic in my heart"...Really?) this song is beautifully compose with some addictive elements. Was it the voice made the song so timeless or perhaps the music was very romantic? When I first heard it, I cringed. I love Engrish but not on romantic ballad songs. Though I think more about it, it's actually charming. You stuttered when you're confessing your love and this Engrish is probably just the silly mistake you make.
9. Into the New World by SNSD
To be honest, I didn't find this very addicting..I got bored after a few listen. I forget all about it until I saw an interview about the lyrics of the songs. This song happens to be the debut song of SNSD and it's a really great debut song. I believe this song made SNSD the group they are today. The lyrics are perfect without being cliche. I listen to this song whenever I need some confidence boost.
8. Tell Me Why by Untouchable feat. Hwayoung
Hip Hop and raps are definitely not my genre. There are days Hip Hop sounded great but most of the time I got bored easily. This song is the exception, I listen till I get sick of it. I did eventually and thought would never want to listen to this song anymore. It's more than a year already and I still listen to this song.
7. Wedding Dress by Tae Yang
First of all, I have to say sorry to the V.I.P. (especially to you) but Taeyang was my least favorite member. During the earlier days of Big Bang, I often saw Taeyang out of breath at his part and worse I have heard him crack in the high notes. It's pretty discouraging because vocalist doesn't have much part in Big Bang. I can't tolerate vocalist who can't sing well! If your title is vocalist, I expect no flaws at all. That all changed when he did this song. Wedding dress has been a great comeback. The song was made to fit his singing style and he deliver the emotion well. TaeYang improved a lot and I like him.
6. Ttok Ttok Ttok by 4Men
The song started with the chorus before the first verse was an interesting composition. I like the arrangement of the song because it makes the song have more familiarities. It a sweet confession song with a meaningful lyrics.
5. Gee by SNSD
If you say you love Kpop but you hate this song, let me just think you hate Kpop. You are not allowed to hate this song. How can you hate this song? I don't care what you think but this song defines Kpop. Why is this song no.5 then? Because it's MY list.
4. Holding Back the tears by DBSK
Yes, I didn't include this song on the previous list but DBSK has too many song for me to remember. Another reason, I wasn't think as hard like I am now to write this post. This song is the OST of the drama "Vacation". This song was written by my favorite idol, Micky Yoo Chun himself and yeah, by that very fact I listen to this song. I love the song itself tells a solemn story and now I couldn't hold the tears anymore. I'm just sad whenever it's a DBSK song.
3. Sorry Sorry by Super Junior
Top 3 isn't easy. I had a lot to think of but I finally decided that I had to include this song. This is another song that defines Kpop. It has all the element of what Kpop means. I believe many had become Kpop fans because of this song. This song has the auto-tune, the addictive hook, the cool dance moves that everyone wants to learn and not forgetting it was done by Super Junior.
2. Lies by Big Bang
How could I not include this guys? This song brought the new evolution of Kpop. Rappers got more parts and the usage of heavy bass and Auto-tune has become a staple beat of Kpop. Big Bang always had something fresh to bring to the Kpop industry and please Big Bang, do a comeback already!
1. Miracle by Super Junior
I may have talk about this song over and over already. This is the song that made me a Kpop fan. If I never heard of this song, I wouldn't be obsessed with Kpop. What is entertainment for you? To me, it's the pleasure of seeing the brotherly love among group members. My love for Super Junior is eternal. Although Han Geng is no longer with SuJu, I know he's always had Super Junior in his heart. Ki Bum maybe M.I.A. forever but I know he does that so other members can have more spotlight. I <3 SuJu.
There are so many songs I wished to be include in this list. I made this list with much thought and consideration. I tried to include songs from Bi or Boa who are legendary but that is not the Kpop I've come to love. It's MY list and that's the fact. Kpop maybe more famous for their dance choreography but what I love most about Kpop is the songs. Many have asked me, "How could you like Kpop when you don't even understand it?". I don't know how to explain it but Kpop makes me happy and laugh. :D
This time I make it simple, with just top 10
10. Romantic by SHINee
Forget about the awful Engrish ("Still I have romantic in my heart"...Really?) this song is beautifully compose with some addictive elements. Was it the voice made the song so timeless or perhaps the music was very romantic? When I first heard it, I cringed. I love Engrish but not on romantic ballad songs. Though I think more about it, it's actually charming. You stuttered when you're confessing your love and this Engrish is probably just the silly mistake you make.
9. Into the New World by SNSD
To be honest, I didn't find this very addicting..I got bored after a few listen. I forget all about it until I saw an interview about the lyrics of the songs. This song happens to be the debut song of SNSD and it's a really great debut song. I believe this song made SNSD the group they are today. The lyrics are perfect without being cliche. I listen to this song whenever I need some confidence boost.
8. Tell Me Why by Untouchable feat. Hwayoung
Hip Hop and raps are definitely not my genre. There are days Hip Hop sounded great but most of the time I got bored easily. This song is the exception, I listen till I get sick of it. I did eventually and thought would never want to listen to this song anymore. It's more than a year already and I still listen to this song.
7. Wedding Dress by Tae Yang
First of all, I have to say sorry to the V.I.P. (especially to you) but Taeyang was my least favorite member. During the earlier days of Big Bang, I often saw Taeyang out of breath at his part and worse I have heard him crack in the high notes. It's pretty discouraging because vocalist doesn't have much part in Big Bang. I can't tolerate vocalist who can't sing well! If your title is vocalist, I expect no flaws at all. That all changed when he did this song. Wedding dress has been a great comeback. The song was made to fit his singing style and he deliver the emotion well. TaeYang improved a lot and I like him.
6. Ttok Ttok Ttok by 4Men
The song started with the chorus before the first verse was an interesting composition. I like the arrangement of the song because it makes the song have more familiarities. It a sweet confession song with a meaningful lyrics.
5. Gee by SNSD
If you say you love Kpop but you hate this song, let me just think you hate Kpop. You are not allowed to hate this song. How can you hate this song? I don't care what you think but this song defines Kpop. Why is this song no.5 then? Because it's MY list.
4. Holding Back the tears by DBSK
Yes, I didn't include this song on the previous list but DBSK has too many song for me to remember. Another reason, I wasn't think as hard like I am now to write this post. This song is the OST of the drama "Vacation". This song was written by my favorite idol, Micky Yoo Chun himself and yeah, by that very fact I listen to this song. I love the song itself tells a solemn story and now I couldn't hold the tears anymore. I'm just sad whenever it's a DBSK song.
3. Sorry Sorry by Super Junior
Top 3 isn't easy. I had a lot to think of but I finally decided that I had to include this song. This is another song that defines Kpop. It has all the element of what Kpop means. I believe many had become Kpop fans because of this song. This song has the auto-tune, the addictive hook, the cool dance moves that everyone wants to learn and not forgetting it was done by Super Junior.
2. Lies by Big Bang
How could I not include this guys? This song brought the new evolution of Kpop. Rappers got more parts and the usage of heavy bass and Auto-tune has become a staple beat of Kpop. Big Bang always had something fresh to bring to the Kpop industry and please Big Bang, do a comeback already!
1. Miracle by Super Junior
I may have talk about this song over and over already. This is the song that made me a Kpop fan. If I never heard of this song, I wouldn't be obsessed with Kpop. What is entertainment for you? To me, it's the pleasure of seeing the brotherly love among group members. My love for Super Junior is eternal. Although Han Geng is no longer with SuJu, I know he's always had Super Junior in his heart. Ki Bum maybe M.I.A. forever but I know he does that so other members can have more spotlight. I <3 SuJu.
There are so many songs I wished to be include in this list. I made this list with much thought and consideration. I tried to include songs from Bi or Boa who are legendary but that is not the Kpop I've come to love. It's MY list and that's the fact. Kpop maybe more famous for their dance choreography but what I love most about Kpop is the songs. Many have asked me, "How could you like Kpop when you don't even understand it?". I don't know how to explain it but Kpop makes me happy and laugh. :D
Monday, 25 October 2010
My favorite kpop list
This is the toughest post ever. I love Kpop a lot and it's really hard to list it out just a few of them. It's entirely impossible feat! When I got inspired to write this post, I thought "Hey this is easy post, I should write about this" but as I type it out on this blog space..I just stared it long and I couldn't come up after no.1 (btw it's Super Junior's Miracle) so how should I go about it?
There are days when I love Hip Hop and most of the time I love RnB music, but I love the mainstream Kpop too! I've decided it's easier to go with each artiste. I'm choosing the top 5 songs I love by them.
SM Entertainment
DBSK
1. Tonight
2. Miduhyo
3. Hug
4. Love in the Ice
5. Rising Sun
Super Junior (can I just list all of them? arrgggh)
1. Miracle
2. So I
3. U
4. No Other
5. Sorry Sorry
SNSD
1. Gee
2. Into the New World
3. Kissing You
4. Run Devil Run
5. Tell Me your Wish
SHINee
1. Romantic
2. Noona Nomu Yeppo
3. Hello
4. Ring Ding Dong
5. In My Room
Special mention : Zhang Li Yin's Y, Boa's Key of Heart and CJSH's My Everything
JYP Entertainment
Wonder Girls
1. This time
2. So Hot
3. Ee Babbo
4. Irony
5. Tell Me
Special Mention : 2PM's Again and Again and I hate you, 2AM's This song
YG Entertainment
Big Bang
1. A fools only Tear
2. Wedding Dress by TaeYang
3. Lies
4. Haru Haru
5. Dirty Cash
2NE1
1. In the club
2. Fire
3. I don't care
4. Clap your hands
5. Go Away
Special Mention : Gummy's Since you're a man and Se7en's I'm going crazy
Other entertainment
Untouchable
1. Tell Me Why
2. Driving me crazy
3. Living in the heart
4. Merry Go Round
5. Give you all
Beast
1. Oasis
2. Yet
3. Bad Girl
4. Shock
5. Say No
Special Mention : 4men tok tok tok and baby baby, Brown eyes Don't go and Davichi's Sad Promise.
I might edit this. Not entirely satisfied with this post.
There are days when I love Hip Hop and most of the time I love RnB music, but I love the mainstream Kpop too! I've decided it's easier to go with each artiste. I'm choosing the top 5 songs I love by them.
SM Entertainment
DBSK
1. Tonight
2. Miduhyo
3. Hug
4. Love in the Ice
5. Rising Sun
Super Junior (can I just list all of them? arrgggh)
1. Miracle
2. So I
3. U
4. No Other
5. Sorry Sorry
SNSD
1. Gee
2. Into the New World
3. Kissing You
4. Run Devil Run
5. Tell Me your Wish
SHINee
1. Romantic
2. Noona Nomu Yeppo
3. Hello
4. Ring Ding Dong
5. In My Room
Special mention : Zhang Li Yin's Y, Boa's Key of Heart and CJSH's My Everything
JYP Entertainment
Wonder Girls
1. This time
2. So Hot
3. Ee Babbo
4. Irony
5. Tell Me
Special Mention : 2PM's Again and Again and I hate you, 2AM's This song
YG Entertainment
Big Bang
1. A fools only Tear
2. Wedding Dress by TaeYang
3. Lies
4. Haru Haru
5. Dirty Cash
2NE1
1. In the club
2. Fire
3. I don't care
4. Clap your hands
5. Go Away
Special Mention : Gummy's Since you're a man and Se7en's I'm going crazy
Other entertainment
Untouchable
1. Tell Me Why
2. Driving me crazy
3. Living in the heart
4. Merry Go Round
5. Give you all
Beast
1. Oasis
2. Yet
3. Bad Girl
4. Shock
5. Say No
Special Mention : 4men tok tok tok and baby baby, Brown eyes Don't go and Davichi's Sad Promise.
I might edit this. Not entirely satisfied with this post.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Mata Perang
A little Malay language learning today, Mata Perang means "Brown Eyes". Mata means Eyes and Perang is Brown. This is another Kpop post, I want to diversify a little bit but I love Kpop so much. What "brown eyes" got to with Kpop? There's 3 things!
Brown Eyes
This is a duo who never perform in public, though they actually sold an impressive amount of albums. It's a pity they don't because their vocals are awesome! I remembered they won on Music Bank on 2008 and fell in love with the posted song. I pretty much memorize the song!
Brown Eyed soul
I'm always confuse with this group and Brown eyes because their names is similar with Brown Eyes and their music too but it's actually a group consist of 4. Their most famous single is Nothing Better. I didn't know this until recently because I thought it was SHINee's Jonghyun song!
Brown Eyed Girls
Perhaps the most famous out of the three listed. Brown Eyed Girls don't need any introduction. They got famous from Abracadabra single which till today I didn't like. I really like them before the whole abracadabra! I love them individually not their music now. I guess fame made them worse. LOVE is my favorite single by them and wished they had stayed the same concept.
Trivia : I have brown eyes!
Brown Eyes
This is a duo who never perform in public, though they actually sold an impressive amount of albums. It's a pity they don't because their vocals are awesome! I remembered they won on Music Bank on 2008 and fell in love with the posted song. I pretty much memorize the song!
Brown Eyed soul
I'm always confuse with this group and Brown eyes because their names is similar with Brown Eyes and their music too but it's actually a group consist of 4. Their most famous single is Nothing Better. I didn't know this until recently because I thought it was SHINee's Jonghyun song!
Brown Eyed Girls
Perhaps the most famous out of the three listed. Brown Eyed Girls don't need any introduction. They got famous from Abracadabra single which till today I didn't like. I really like them before the whole abracadabra! I love them individually not their music now. I guess fame made them worse. LOVE is my favorite single by them and wished they had stayed the same concept.
Trivia : I have brown eyes!
Supreme Team Then Then Then
If it's not Untouchable, I don't care much about hip hop duo. Call me ignorant but I'm faithful to my favorite male duo! TS Entertainment, please make them comeback soon.Their "Merry Go Round" single is awesome, I want to see them perform live please! I've been waiting forever for the new album to release! Oh yeah, this post suppose to be about Supreme Team. I'm sorry.
Supreme Team debuted last year, but as mention above..I didn't care much but I did enjoy their feature with Brian for "My Girl" single. Supreme Team rise to stardom with Simon D revealing his girlfriend and recently E-sens was rumored dating T-ara's SoYeon.
The soulful chorus and the smooth raps works really well. The song rhythm reminds me of Brown Eyed Girls L.O.V.E. Now that I think of it, I would like to hear a female singing instead. Kpop has always been filled with Engrish, especially Hip Hop but this song doesn't contain any English at all!
Good song, I like this song.
Supreme Team debuted last year, but as mention above..I didn't care much but I did enjoy their feature with Brian for "My Girl" single. Supreme Team rise to stardom with Simon D revealing his girlfriend and recently E-sens was rumored dating T-ara's SoYeon.
The soulful chorus and the smooth raps works really well. The song rhythm reminds me of Brown Eyed Girls L.O.V.E. Now that I think of it, I would like to hear a female singing instead. Kpop has always been filled with Engrish, especially Hip Hop but this song doesn't contain any English at all!
Good song, I like this song.
SunWoo feat. 4Men Ear Nose Mouth
Bae Dae Hae rival has debut as a SINGER?? I'm so late in news lately..(what else is new?) I also have to fix my habit of fast forward on recordings of Music Bank. I didn't yesterday, and I stumble upon her performance.
I was confused for a while because I know her as Seon Woo, not Sun Woo...For those who don't have basic Korean knowledge probably think it's the same but it's not. I had to do some research before confirm it's really her. I wonder if she's still with Entertainment Weekly or not but I hope so. She's a charming reporter!
Her voice is gorgeous! I'm not loving the video..the extreme close up shoots are giving me the creeps! The title is interesting too..I don't really understand so I have to watch with subtitles for this song. During the performance only one of 4men is performing but all of 4men are in the song! The beats of the song is classy, not exactly my favorite beats but I love it!
I was confused for a while because I know her as Seon Woo, not Sun Woo...For those who don't have basic Korean knowledge probably think it's the same but it's not. I had to do some research before confirm it's really her. I wonder if she's still with Entertainment Weekly or not but I hope so. She's a charming reporter!
Her voice is gorgeous! I'm not loving the video..the extreme close up shoots are giving me the creeps! The title is interesting too..I don't really understand so I have to watch with subtitles for this song. During the performance only one of 4men is performing but all of 4men are in the song! The beats of the song is classy, not exactly my favorite beats but I love it!
Friday, 22 October 2010
Random Talk : Blogging VS Project
It's been bothering me for quite sometime that I'm in my final semester and I should be concentrating on my project but I'm worry about my blog. In addition to that, I don't know if I would have the time to blog in December for the annual countdown.
Last year I was hectic as well with college works too but fortunately I manage to post it all. My college project is the ultimate project so I cannot neglect it for my blog! What would be the best decision then?
I've decided to not blog on November. I will only blog once for the intro of the countdown and that's it. The whole month of November I will be concentrating on the countdown so by December all I have to do is hit the "publish" button. Which also means that this month I will try to write as much as I could..It's already 22nd, so I don't have much time.
Wish me luck for the project okay? :D
Last year I was hectic as well with college works too but fortunately I manage to post it all. My college project is the ultimate project so I cannot neglect it for my blog! What would be the best decision then?
I've decided to not blog on November. I will only blog once for the intro of the countdown and that's it. The whole month of November I will be concentrating on the countdown so by December all I have to do is hit the "publish" button. Which also means that this month I will try to write as much as I could..It's already 22nd, so I don't have much time.
Wish me luck for the project okay? :D
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