Domo's Music Domain #2 - ℃-ute Releases Another Remixed Favorite!

℃-ute has released a second remixed video this week. This time it's 『都会っ子 純情』 (2012 神聖なるVer.) or Tokaikko Junjou (2012 Shinseinaru Version). I personally love the hearing the updated vocals because once again as the group lost members and their voices matured, the song didn't seem to fit anymore with their new image.

Now, as much as I love the updated vocals, I cannot stand the choreography nor the cheaply produced set in the background. Mai Hagiwara, the youngest member of  ℃-ute dances awkwardly in the beginning of the video and also speaks the first few lines of the song, previously spoken by Maimi Yajima. Mai Mai's voice is still too soft to get the reaction that Maimi's voice always had with those lines. Sometimes change is good, this time, I wished they'd left that part of the song alone.

Here are both the old single and new remixed version for your comparison. Let me know what you think in the comments down below.

『都会っ子 純情』 (MV)

『都会っ子 純情』 (2012 神聖なるVer.)

Until next time friends, peace, love, and green tea <3

~ Domo ~

Domo's Music Domain #1 - ℃-ute Is At It Again! Old Single, New Remix!

℃-ute has released their 2012 version of Massara Blue Jeans (まっさらブルージーンズ(2012神聖なるVer.)) and I am very excited to hear the updated vocals.! I've seen every ℃-ute Concert and it was becoming evident that as the girls matured physically and vocally, they were no longer able to sing the notes as beautifully as they did when they were children. Losing three members of the original group has changed the line distribution in the song as well.

I think the best idea H!P has had in a while in terms of CD releases is a compilation CD of re-releases that have been remixed and this new remix of my favorite song is awesome. The vocals are on point and their newest CD,②℃-ute神聖なるベストアルバム is full of new vocals over remixed songs of classics their fans love.

I recommend that you give these songs a listen if you get the chance. You will not be disappointed by the crisp, mature voices of the members or the updated dance routines and line redistribution to accommodate for a much smaller group.


Here is a comparison of the newer remix and older release:

まっさらブルージーンズ(2012神聖なるVer.)

『まっさらブルージーンズ』 (MV)

And now a word of advice to Tsunku & the management team of Hello! Project:

Please market your groups towards foreign audiences as well as domestic. You have many fans that want to purchase merchandise from your groups but cannot because navigating your site is not "English friendly," nor can we purchase items because we live outside of Japan. Please begin cater to your very diverse fan base. We will not disappoint you with our enthusiasm towards all members of the Hello! Project family.

That is all. :)

Peace, love, and green tea <3

~ Domo ~