![]() ![]() And honestly, I don't even mind when she does go extra cutesy (i.e., the background chants with Yoshiko during Hanamaru's solo). It's not particularly fancy, but it's deep, powerful, and clear, and those are three words I would never have expected to associate with a singer of the moe variety. This is one of her most well-rounded performances to date, with my personal highlight being "tabeyou" at 1:52. Ruby: Ruby is the girl I expected to benefit the most from this peppy Ondo style, and the track certainly does suit her voice. I wouldn't put the possibility of this being a deliberate artistic choice past Lantis. More interestingly, however, is the fact that she picks up right where Chika left off her "katta" sweeps high/low/high just like the "ne" at the end of Chika's solo. All three can be heard just within her first line (0:54 - 0:58). Riko: "Solid" is becoming my go-to word when describing Riko's singing, because she seems to always bring a great balance of pitch control, technicality, and clarity. In fact, the combination of twangy shamisen, flute, and swing rhythm is kind of reminiscent of a sea shanty, which is a perfect match for You's vocals and personality. The breathy texture she adds at 0:47 and 0:53 (+ super-vibrato on the latter) and the pitch change midway through do keep things varied, so it never becomes overbearing. "kyou mo", 0:44), contributes to a commanding presence befitting of the sailor girl. That, coupled with how strongly she enunciates each syllable (ex. You: Like in Yume Kataru yori Yume Utaou, You's solo benefits from following Chika's because the contrast adds impact to her deep, forceful delivery. It was at this point I realized this song was not what I expected it was going to be, and lucky for me it was an indication of things to come rather than a one-off moment. However, this time she adds a layer of dynamics, dropping to a whisper for a split second before accelerating and executing beautiful vibrato on the latter half of the note. This sets up for another contrast with "ne" at the very end of the verse, which she delivers in a manner similar to the "de" I referred to earlier. Because she starts her first line with two delicate, wavering notes in "mikan" and "de" (0:26/0:28), her forceful and straight-edged delivery of "yottoide" (0:31) sounds striking and pairs well with the pounding drums. Dia: 3:44 - 3:58.Ĭhika: Chika has proven herself very adept at alternating delivery of individual notes within her sections. Well guess what - they're so good this time that I'm talking about ALL of them. You may have noticed that in the past, I would list the solos but only talk about a few of them in particular. Yet despite their differences, each of them provides their own brand of joviality - something integral to Love Live music, but not so much in typical Ondo. ![]() Without already knowing which group was which, you could probably tell that the ones at 1:46 and 2:01 are the first years because of how energetic and youthful they sound, especially compared to the composed sound of the second and third years. The chants in the background illustrate this well for the sake of comparison, let's focus on "sa, koi na!" at 0:32/0:47, 1:46/2:01, and 3:22/3:37. Dividing the solos by year (2nd/1st/3rd) is already a common practice of theirs, but how it comes together is the special part. ![]() One such example is how the song is structured. The powerful Japanese instrumentation is such a departure from what we've come to expect from Love Live, but once you get past the initial surprise, you come to realize it sounds strangely familiar due to the Lantis touch. effects at 0:09, 1:02, 1:09, etc.), Pikkapika Ondo is based firmly in Ondo music and is uncompromising in that identity. Though we are treated to a number of modern twists (ex. Sunshine Pikkapika Ondo goes back to the roots of Japanese music, offering us a glimpse of the simple, traditional style through the lens of their modern perspective. Just when you thought Aqours was all in on the modern pop train, Lantis throws us a curveball. Strawberry Trapper, Guilty Night, Guilty Kiss! Yume Kataru yori Yume Utaou, Humming Friend Honoka, Maki, Eli, Kotori, Umi, Rin, Hanayo, Nozomi, Nicoĭebut, Mattete Ai no Uta, Koi ni Naritai AQUARIUM, Aozora Jumping Heart ![]()
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