Yeahhh this song is really nice x3 Catchy and sweet~ As usual, no copyright infringements intended. All rights belong to NH media, Brave Sound, U-KISS. I know that Shen030 and keudae (both of them are awesome) have already posted the chords for this song, but I have a different interpretation of some of the parts. So try out all 3 versions and suit yourself :D
Capo 1 | Standard tuning:
F G C G* G* F#
F G* G# G*
*-- Asterix because, it'll be easier to play it differently from the normal G, because, you can easily shift between F, F#, G, G# chord. Just play the F chord while shifting the your hand up by 1 or 2 fret each time!
F G F# G#
E---1---|---3---|---2---|---4---|
B---1---|---3---|---2---|---4---|
G---2---|---4---|---3---|---5---|
D---3---|---5---|---4---|---6---|
A---x---|---x---|---x---|--- x---|
E---x---|---x---|---x---|--- x---|
So the finger shape for ALL these chords are actually same/similar. Easier to play, you just have to make sure you're on the right fret, that's all. :D
A capo on fret 1 will be most suitable for this song. ^_^
Friday 8 November 2013
Thursday 7 November 2013
Kpop guitar chords + review-- U-KISS 유키스 | 내 여자야 (She's Mine) [TITLE for MOMENTS 8th mini]
Yeah, I go on hiatus often and for a long period of time, but, when U-KISS comes back, how can I not? ^~^ This song--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2Gasb6QTg is simply amazing. Yes, it's a really different style from their previous ones, but I think it suits them just fine. Let's move on to what you guys are probably looking for:
No WAIT--- Before that, disclaimers. I do not own the song. The song belongs to U-KISS, producer NH Media. No copyright infringements intended.
No Capo | Standard tuning:
All parts except bridge:
Gm F Eb D
Bridge:
Cm D Eb F
For lyrics, go to here--> http://kkromanized.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/rom-eng-lyrics-u-kiss-shes-mine-%EB%82%B4-%EC%97%AC%EC%9E%90%EC%95%BC/
No WAIT--- Before that, disclaimers. I do not own the song. The song belongs to U-KISS, producer NH Media. No copyright infringements intended.
No Capo | Standard tuning:
All parts except bridge:
Gm F Eb D
Bridge:
Cm D Eb F
For lyrics, go to here--> http://kkromanized.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/rom-eng-lyrics-u-kiss-shes-mine-%EB%82%B4-%EC%97%AC%EC%9E%90%EC%95%BC/
Tuesday 6 August 2013
Kpop guitar chords + review-- LUNAFLY | 여우야 (Yeowooya) [SINGLE]
Hello!! ^_^ This is the link to their official mv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dN_fJIKO8g , and here's the chords for the amazing song XD Please comment and request for any other guitar tabs, also follow me on google+ or hit the 'g +1' button on the right --->
All rights reserved. This song belongs to NEGAnetwork and their awesome boys from LUNAFLY.
Without further ado--
Without capo | Standard tuning:
Db Ab Bbm F#
With capo 1st fret | Standard tuning:
C G Am F
It's the same throughout the song ^^ Other than the slight change for the bridge shown below (the chords above work too, but a slightly different chord progression may make it sound more similar to the original)
I would prefer doing the capo 1st fret chords, since they are much simpler ^^
Please read the review at the very bottom if you have the time ^_^
Am F
Tto kkeullyeogane
So, to the review~~~
LUNAFLY is back with their new single, with a pleasant surprise for Tunisian Lukies. The song is titled 여우야 (Yeowooya), which also means You Fox. I hear rumours that Lunafly had composed the song on their own, or at least were directly involved in song composition. Either way, this song, like all the other songs they have released, is too amazing for words. I think that all Lukies anticipation had not been gone to waste, don't you? ;)
The Song:
The song is oddly catchy, simple and easy to sing, and has a total summer feel to it. I feel that the chorus is especially commendable: rather than just having plain old harmonies, there are actually 2 beautiful melodies weaved together, with Yun holding long notes beautifully, and Teo & Sam supporting it with fitting lyrics in a nice melody.
The MV:
Some have complained about the low-budget mvs Lunafly have had, in which the most interesting they do is smile, look cool, and walk along the streets. However, I feel that this style suits them most. Being an acoustic band, they aren't able to dance like idol groups (surprise me Lunafly ^o^). One of the lukies said this " at least it's better than having them cooped up in a box", which I agree to totally. Seeing the boys out in the open, in touch with such nice scenaries, may be what attracts the fans the most. (Beside their amazing musical ability, of course) In fact, if I may quote from another lukie again, "I love how Lunafly makes an attempt at being international through the mvs". Yes, Tunisian fans are really excited by the mv, and I'm very heartened to see that too.
Hopefully Lunafly will come out with another single or album soon, with an even better song, that could be their breakthrough in the competitive kpop industry. All the best, LUNAFLY, Sam, Teo, Yun!! <3
All rights reserved. This song belongs to NEGAnetwork and their awesome boys from LUNAFLY.
Without further ado--
Without capo | Standard tuning:
Db Ab Bbm F#
With capo 1st fret | Standard tuning:
C G Am F
It's the same throughout the song ^^ Other than the slight change for the bridge shown below (the chords above work too, but a slightly different chord progression may make it sound more similar to the original)
I would prefer doing the capo 1st fret chords, since they are much simpler ^^
Please read the review at the very bottom if you have the time ^_^
With romanized lyrics (credits to kpoplyrics.net @ http://www.kpoplyrics.net/lunafly-yeowooya-lyrics-english-romanized.html)
C
Tto hwareul naesineyo
Ireomyeon gollanhaeyo
Ireomyeon gollanhaeyo
G
Eolguri banbanhaeseo manmanhage boinayo
Am
Naega banhan dangsin seonggyeok banman darmasseumyeon hae
F
Mangmallo nappeun yeoja kkachilhande kkeulline
C
Han seonggyeok hasina bwayo
G
G
Naneun geureon ge johayo
Am F
Geudaen hwareul naemyeon deo yeppeojyeoyo
C
Geudae goun (animuseun geureon areumdaun eolgullo)
G
G
Ipsureseo (geureon aengdu gateun ttalgi gateun ipsullo)
Am
Am
Heomhan mari (geuge maeryeogingeol geobuhal su eobseoyo)
F
F
Ssodajine
C
Geudae goun(ani museun geureon areumdaun eolguri)
G
G
Du nuneuro(geureon hosu gateun boseok gateun du nuni)
Am
Am
Jugil deusi noryeobone, nareul ssoabone
F
F
Nan tto michil geot gatne
C G
Yeouya
Tto kkeullyeogane
C
Saenggakhaebomyeon neoui jalmosinde
G
G
Isanghae meonjeo sagwahage doen na wanjeon eogulhae
Am
Nado jal molla geunyang johajingeol eotteokhae
F
F
Kolla gateun yeoja mannal surok sangkeumhae
C
Han seonggyeok hasina bwayo
G
Naneun badeul su isseoyo
Am F
Geudae seongjiri nan areumdawoyo
C
Geudae goun (animuseun geureon areumdaun eolgullo)
G
G
Ipsureseo (geureon aengdu gateun ttalgi gateun ipsullo)
Am
Am
Heomhan mari (geuge maeryeogingeol geobuhal su eobseoyo)
F
F
Ssodajine
C
Geudae goun (ani museun geureon areumdaun eolguri)
G
G
Du nuneuro (geureon hosu gateun boseok gateun du nuni)
Am
Am
Nae maeumeul pagodeureo
Naneun noga deureo
F
Naneun noga deureo
F
Nan tto michil geot gata
Yeouya
Am G
Am G
Gimme one reason oh to hate you
(can’t find a reason)
(can’t find a reason)
Am G
Nae mameun neo bakken mot gajyeo
Am
Deo goerophimyeon deo johajineun
G/C
Iyuneun moreundago
Am F G
Am F G
Eojjeol su eomneun nae chwihyangirago
C
Geu dodohan
G
Georeummada
Am
Georeummada
Am
Chanbarami
F
F
Bureoone
C
Nalkaroun (animuseun geureon areumdaun eolguri)
G
G
Nunbichedo (geureon hosu gateun boseok gateun du nuni)
Am
Dalkomhaeseo baetji motae, gyeolko nochi motae
F
F
Nan deo michil geot gata
C G
Yeouya
Am
Am
Tto kkeullyeogane
F
Woahooooooooo
Woahooooooooo
C
Yeouya
So, to the review~~~
LUNAFLY is back with their new single, with a pleasant surprise for Tunisian Lukies. The song is titled 여우야 (Yeowooya), which also means You Fox. I hear rumours that Lunafly had composed the song on their own, or at least were directly involved in song composition. Either way, this song, like all the other songs they have released, is too amazing for words. I think that all Lukies anticipation had not been gone to waste, don't you? ;)
The Song:
The song is oddly catchy, simple and easy to sing, and has a total summer feel to it. I feel that the chorus is especially commendable: rather than just having plain old harmonies, there are actually 2 beautiful melodies weaved together, with Yun holding long notes beautifully, and Teo & Sam supporting it with fitting lyrics in a nice melody.
The MV:
Some have complained about the low-budget mvs Lunafly have had, in which the most interesting they do is smile, look cool, and walk along the streets. However, I feel that this style suits them most. Being an acoustic band, they aren't able to dance like idol groups (surprise me Lunafly ^o^). One of the lukies said this " at least it's better than having them cooped up in a box", which I agree to totally. Seeing the boys out in the open, in touch with such nice scenaries, may be what attracts the fans the most. (Beside their amazing musical ability, of course) In fact, if I may quote from another lukie again, "I love how Lunafly makes an attempt at being international through the mvs". Yes, Tunisian fans are really excited by the mv, and I'm very heartened to see that too.
Hopefully Lunafly will come out with another single or album soon, with an even better song, that could be their breakthrough in the competitive kpop industry. All the best, LUNAFLY, Sam, Teo, Yun!! <3
Monday 10 June 2013
Kpop guitar chords + review-- EXO | Peter Pan (XOXO 1st album)
I know many people are looking for guitar/ piano chords for the song, so I'll do chords before reviewing! Please comment and request for any other songs! :D
Without capo ¦ standard tuning:
D# Cm G# Fm A#
With capo 1 ¦ standard tuning:
D Bm G Em Am
Take note that the last two chords are played faster...
I know I haven't done any blog posts on song chords, but I'm trying to explore the areas in which my blog can cover, so I hope more people can come across my blog for their own reference.
I'm not a big fan of exo, but when I first heard their energetic 'howling' & comical 'saranghayeo' in their new song 'Wolf', instead of getting annoyed at those silly sounds ruining a decent melody, I was very amused and felt that the song and mv was quite nicely done. I won't go into the details of reviewing the album just yet, but I'll review this song, Peter Pan, that I'm so glad I had stumbled upon.
Firstly, the title of the song is very interesting. As you may see from my previous blogposts, I'm a huge U-kiss fan and although their song Neverland is one of my all-time favorites, I was still puzzled as to why this fairy land's name was used for such a dark solemn song. Yet Peter Pan, totally suits the sweet fairy tale impression that 'peterpan' and 'Neverland' give. It would have been most suitable if Peter Pan had gone under U-kiss' Neverland album xD (exotics please don't bash me Peter Pan is a great song that EXO has perfectly pulled off)
I loved the style of this song. I know I'm one of those fan girls who love boyish cute happy songs that are so sweet that they seem deadly to others, but seriously, it is a fantastic song. I loved the guitar plucking at the background, overwhelmed by the amazing harmonies by the boys. They totally fit the simple yet catchy melody of the song.
Of course, the song captured me (and many others) with the familiar English words (or rather, names from peterpan) like Neverland, tinkerbell (if I didn't hear it wrongly) and Wendy.
As a fluent Chinese speaker myself, I looked up the Chinese lyrics of the mandarin version sang by exo-m. Although I can't say that their pronunciation was understandable, I must say they had very good, meaningful lyrics, successfully integrating the idea of Peterpan the movie. It surprised me that such a childhood fairy tale story could be used in a love song. (okay maybe not much of a surprise but I was delighted? Maybe..)
Yeap, and that's how I got to love this song, and I read that many others think this song as their favorite of the entire album. Cheers to all those out there!!
If you made it till the end of this post, good for you because yes, I do know that I'm rambling unnecessarily. I'll cut down my rambling as much as possible... :'(
Support EXO! They are one fantastic band...
Without capo ¦ standard tuning:
D# Cm G# Fm A#
With capo 1 ¦ standard tuning:
D Bm G Em Am
Take note that the last two chords are played faster...
I know I haven't done any blog posts on song chords, but I'm trying to explore the areas in which my blog can cover, so I hope more people can come across my blog for their own reference.
I'm not a big fan of exo, but when I first heard their energetic 'howling' & comical 'saranghayeo' in their new song 'Wolf', instead of getting annoyed at those silly sounds ruining a decent melody, I was very amused and felt that the song and mv was quite nicely done. I won't go into the details of reviewing the album just yet, but I'll review this song, Peter Pan, that I'm so glad I had stumbled upon.
Firstly, the title of the song is very interesting. As you may see from my previous blogposts, I'm a huge U-kiss fan and although their song Neverland is one of my all-time favorites, I was still puzzled as to why this fairy land's name was used for such a dark solemn song. Yet Peter Pan, totally suits the sweet fairy tale impression that 'peterpan' and 'Neverland' give. It would have been most suitable if Peter Pan had gone under U-kiss' Neverland album xD (exotics please don't bash me Peter Pan is a great song that EXO has perfectly pulled off)
I loved the style of this song. I know I'm one of those fan girls who love boyish cute happy songs that are so sweet that they seem deadly to others, but seriously, it is a fantastic song. I loved the guitar plucking at the background, overwhelmed by the amazing harmonies by the boys. They totally fit the simple yet catchy melody of the song.
Of course, the song captured me (and many others) with the familiar English words (or rather, names from peterpan) like Neverland, tinkerbell (if I didn't hear it wrongly) and Wendy.
As a fluent Chinese speaker myself, I looked up the Chinese lyrics of the mandarin version sang by exo-m. Although I can't say that their pronunciation was understandable, I must say they had very good, meaningful lyrics, successfully integrating the idea of Peterpan the movie. It surprised me that such a childhood fairy tale story could be used in a love song. (okay maybe not much of a surprise but I was delighted? Maybe..)
Yeap, and that's how I got to love this song, and I read that many others think this song as their favorite of the entire album. Cheers to all those out there!!
If you made it till the end of this post, good for you because yes, I do know that I'm rambling unnecessarily. I'll cut down my rambling as much as possible... :'(
Support EXO! They are one fantastic band...
Monday 22 April 2013
Kpop Album Review-- U-KISS | uBEAT (1st mini album)
Hey fellow Kissmes! Since uBEAT's songs came out 10 hours ago, I have been putting the tracks on playlist mode XD It's too good for words. Ironically, I'll be writing a review of this album, and I hope to hear your comments on the album too... :)
First of all, if you haven't seen the teaser photos, go here and here.
If you are fine with soundcloud, go take a listen to the songs here.
Youtube Links to songs: full album
1. intro
2. should have treated you better (title song)
3. it's been a long time
4. standing still (remix)
5. can't breathe (remix)
6. party all the time (remix)
7. sweety girl (remix)
Teaser Pictures
When U-KISS first confirmed that their 1st unit group uBEAT is formed by Eli and AJ, featuring Kevin, I believe many kissmes were as excited as I was, since they are the English speakers of the group who receive more global attention, I assume. Since AJ & Eli are rappers, I thought they would have very rap-ish image, probably very manly or something similar to Big Bang's G-Dragon and Top's image. Well, I was glad it wasn't, as I didn't like the idea of U-kiss turning vulgar (like during the 'shut up' days) or too manly. The teaser photos certainly did not look like the image U-Kiss usually portrays. In fact, I felt that it was very western-like. Does anyone see its resemblance with One-Direction? I'm not sure about the rest, but it was very refreshing for me to see the fun side of my biases.
Hair-style: I was shocked at first, but I now think their new hairstyles are really cute. In the teaser photos, all of them had dyed their hair brown. AJ's hair is in a gradient of brown to blonde, with purple highlights on his bangs. Eli's hair is quite normal, with a slight tinge of blonde, while Kevin's are brown to golden, with a little green highlight. Their hairstyle are not as bombastic as some of their previous comebacks (Eli's hair red, Aj's shaved etc), and they are of very lovely colours... :)
As for the costume, they seem very... English. In the first few photos released, they either had bow ties or neck ties, which seems funny at first sight, but I'm getting used to it. They look good in those bright coloured suits and all kinds of outfits.
Well, what I didn't really like was AJ's white specs. They looked like lab goggles to me... XD
And AJ's shorts/bermudas.... He looks like a footballer jock now... not bad but... oh well... spoiled my image of him being a cool nerd, without specs.
And their necklaces.... seem too big for their necks..
Anyway, I love the white guitar placed beside Kevin. Proves his angelic side.. XD AJ and Eli look a little badass with those excessive rings, but I have no complains. But somehow their poses are a little.... weird? There's this photo with Eli sitting on AJ's thighs? I'm not sure... ehhem..
Oh, there's something I have to mention about their hairstyles. Somehow when they were in Singapore promoting their Collage album just 2 days ago, AJ and Kevin had blonde hair, with AJ's being slightly lighter? It was the first time seeing AJ's hair so light coloured... So this is to give a heads-up... He could be blonde...
Album Songs
Before I reveal anything, you must hear their songs if you haven't. Click this, and hear the remix versions of some songs in Collage too.
I am too belated for words after hearing the songs. They sound very cute and boyish~ I'm really glad they didn't produce some badboy-ish songs, and went for the upbeat, happier melody kind. It's really rare for rappers to do so, and I love it. It's unique.
Like what they said, the song 'should have treated you better' is really catchy, even thought the title's so long. It features Kevin's really sweet voice, and I'm sorry Kevin, but you really sound like a girl beside AJ and Eli's rap. It has a very happy tune despite the sadness of the lyrics, quite ironic, in a good way. The titled song tells the story of a guy who regrets not treating his girlfriend better, and he is reluctant to break up. Although the way Kevin sings it makes it sound very childish, like a teenager's love life, it really is quite light and playful. It lighten my moods since I heard it right after sitting for a terrible exam paper. I don't see the childishness as a bad thing. It's just very different from U-KISS' mainstream titled songs, which are usually sad, heavy and such.
I have one complain though. The album should be by Eli and AJ, only featuring Kevin. But why are the two songs produced sung by Kevin, almost all the way? I thought they would be rap songs with Eli and AJ's unique rapping styles, while Kevin would probably sing at most one verse? Or probably in the background. Yet it seems that I hear Kevin's voice throughout the songs... =.= Don't get me wrong, I love Kevin's voice and all, but I feel that AJ and Eli should own major parts of the song, at least the chorus. My concept of feats may be wrong, so feel free to comment and give an alternative view point to this. Once again, if I ignore the fact that it's a Eli & AJ album feat Kevin, the songs are really great.
My next point, which makes me doubt my hearing ability, is about their individual parts. As a singer myself, I like to identify voices of each singer and rapper. I am usually rather good, I must say, at identifying individual parts of groups that I have listened to for so long that I can sing most of their songs. Yet, in this album... I seem to hear unrecognisable voices... I can't even say that these voices could belong to other U-KISS members... because they don't. For example, in the intro, I don't think it's either of the rappers saying the first part that goes "3 boys from U-kiss, Kevin, Eli, AJ..." with the weird stray voices at the background going 'yeah' & wooh' and so on. It could be the Electroboyz. I try to think that it is AJ, but... I don't think so. It's too low for his norm. I'm not sure, so any comments?
Also, somehow I don't manage to hear AJ's voice anywhere... :'( He's my bias so I'm quite sad, but back to business. Really. Maybe in the title song he raps a bit here and there in the background during the chorus, but other than that, I can only hear Eli, if it even is him. Maybe the first rap part is AJ, but it doesn't sound very like him. I always identify him by the way he raps in a tune or maintaining the same key, and making it sound very nice and cool. Maybe I should wait till someone posts their individual parts before saying this.. but somehow I really do hear rappers that are not Eli & AJ in the 2 songs... which I am guessing is probably the Electroboyz. E.g. the nasal 'oh, oh, oh, oh' in the title songs that could possibly be Eli but I'm still not very sure. Also, there's this one verse where someone who's not Kevin is singing... It doesn't sound like AJ nor Eli to me... so I'm really doubting my hearing ability.
If I pretend those odd rapping voices belong to AJ and Eli, then I must say this: wow. I've never heard this style of rapping coming from them before, especially AJ. He has almost a totally different rapping style in this 2 songs, and I can't quite put my hands on what's different. So... good for you AJ.
Putting that aside, I reallllyyy love the beats of the song. It's actually rather slow, but they manage to keep the song lively throughout and its really not boring at all. The beats, which are actually what mainstream bands-with-drums use all the time, have been miraculously transformed into very pretty beats. It is, of course especially so when AJ beat-boxes it. Aha! I think you might not know about it. During their concert in Singapore, they gave a short teaser of the song, and while Kevin was singing 1 or 2 lines of the chorus, AJ enhanced Kevin's angelic voice with his powerful beat-boxing skills. In fact, I would love it if he had beat-boxed in the official song itself. If you wanna hear the short teaser, go here.
Going on to the remix. I loved them. The producers added beats and new chords and instruments to the songs, which may seem a little weird but in fact fits perfectly into the songs. The producers of course rearranged them, and I guarantee that if you are the kind of fan who had heard the collage album songs more than 5 times, you would love it. Otherwise, you might feel that the arrangement is all over the place, which in fact isn't, since it's a remix. :)
I must recommend the remix of their Collage title song-- Standing Still. The remix for this is more special, instead of adding beats, they removed all of them!!! You should really check it out, as it really sounds nice. The guitar is still in the background, and the plucking gives the very nice indirect beats, if I may say. It sound like an almost acapella version, which I totally love. Oh.. but one thing... somehow, even though this IS an Eli AJ album, the remix version removes their rap parts... so i'm still wondering whether it is done on purpose for good laugh or what... Hope they can explain it soon... >:( just kidding... :D
So. I'm loving this album, and I hope you are too. If anyone would care to do so, could I clarify whether there will be an mv for this album? I haven't heard any info of that sort, only that they'll debut on 25 April in Taiwan. Good for you, Taiwan kissmes. But I'm thinking that the mv is a yes, since I remember seeing Eli's tweet that they were filming the mv sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Anyway, daebak U-KISS uBEAT!! I've had my hopes up, and I'm very happy with the album. Just can't wait for the mv (if there's one... I really wanna see it XD)
First of all, if you haven't seen the teaser photos, go here and here.
If you are fine with soundcloud, go take a listen to the songs here.
Youtube Links to songs: full album
1. intro
2. should have treated you better (title song)
3. it's been a long time
4. standing still (remix)
5. can't breathe (remix)
6. party all the time (remix)
7. sweety girl (remix)
Teaser Pictures
When U-KISS first confirmed that their 1st unit group uBEAT is formed by Eli and AJ, featuring Kevin, I believe many kissmes were as excited as I was, since they are the English speakers of the group who receive more global attention, I assume. Since AJ & Eli are rappers, I thought they would have very rap-ish image, probably very manly or something similar to Big Bang's G-Dragon and Top's image. Well, I was glad it wasn't, as I didn't like the idea of U-kiss turning vulgar (like during the 'shut up' days) or too manly. The teaser photos certainly did not look like the image U-Kiss usually portrays. In fact, I felt that it was very western-like. Does anyone see its resemblance with One-Direction? I'm not sure about the rest, but it was very refreshing for me to see the fun side of my biases.
Hair-style: I was shocked at first, but I now think their new hairstyles are really cute. In the teaser photos, all of them had dyed their hair brown. AJ's hair is in a gradient of brown to blonde, with purple highlights on his bangs. Eli's hair is quite normal, with a slight tinge of blonde, while Kevin's are brown to golden, with a little green highlight. Their hairstyle are not as bombastic as some of their previous comebacks (Eli's hair red, Aj's shaved etc), and they are of very lovely colours... :)
As for the costume, they seem very... English. In the first few photos released, they either had bow ties or neck ties, which seems funny at first sight, but I'm getting used to it. They look good in those bright coloured suits and all kinds of outfits.
Well, what I didn't really like was AJ's white specs. They looked like lab goggles to me... XD
And AJ's shorts/bermudas.... He looks like a footballer jock now... not bad but... oh well... spoiled my image of him being a cool nerd, without specs.
And their necklaces.... seem too big for their necks..
Anyway, I love the white guitar placed beside Kevin. Proves his angelic side.. XD AJ and Eli look a little badass with those excessive rings, but I have no complains. But somehow their poses are a little.... weird? There's this photo with Eli sitting on AJ's thighs? I'm not sure... ehhem..
Oh, there's something I have to mention about their hairstyles. Somehow when they were in Singapore promoting their Collage album just 2 days ago, AJ and Kevin had blonde hair, with AJ's being slightly lighter? It was the first time seeing AJ's hair so light coloured... So this is to give a heads-up... He could be blonde...
Album Songs
Before I reveal anything, you must hear their songs if you haven't. Click this, and hear the remix versions of some songs in Collage too.
I am too belated for words after hearing the songs. They sound very cute and boyish~ I'm really glad they didn't produce some badboy-ish songs, and went for the upbeat, happier melody kind. It's really rare for rappers to do so, and I love it. It's unique.
Like what they said, the song 'should have treated you better' is really catchy, even thought the title's so long. It features Kevin's really sweet voice, and I'm sorry Kevin, but you really sound like a girl beside AJ and Eli's rap. It has a very happy tune despite the sadness of the lyrics, quite ironic, in a good way. The titled song tells the story of a guy who regrets not treating his girlfriend better, and he is reluctant to break up. Although the way Kevin sings it makes it sound very childish, like a teenager's love life, it really is quite light and playful. It lighten my moods since I heard it right after sitting for a terrible exam paper. I don't see the childishness as a bad thing. It's just very different from U-KISS' mainstream titled songs, which are usually sad, heavy and such.
I have one complain though. The album should be by Eli and AJ, only featuring Kevin. But why are the two songs produced sung by Kevin, almost all the way? I thought they would be rap songs with Eli and AJ's unique rapping styles, while Kevin would probably sing at most one verse? Or probably in the background. Yet it seems that I hear Kevin's voice throughout the songs... =.= Don't get me wrong, I love Kevin's voice and all, but I feel that AJ and Eli should own major parts of the song, at least the chorus. My concept of feats may be wrong, so feel free to comment and give an alternative view point to this. Once again, if I ignore the fact that it's a Eli & AJ album feat Kevin, the songs are really great.
My next point, which makes me doubt my hearing ability, is about their individual parts. As a singer myself, I like to identify voices of each singer and rapper. I am usually rather good, I must say, at identifying individual parts of groups that I have listened to for so long that I can sing most of their songs. Yet, in this album... I seem to hear unrecognisable voices... I can't even say that these voices could belong to other U-KISS members... because they don't. For example, in the intro, I don't think it's either of the rappers saying the first part that goes "3 boys from U-kiss, Kevin, Eli, AJ..." with the weird stray voices at the background going 'yeah' & wooh' and so on. It could be the Electroboyz. I try to think that it is AJ, but... I don't think so. It's too low for his norm. I'm not sure, so any comments?
Also, somehow I don't manage to hear AJ's voice anywhere... :'( He's my bias so I'm quite sad, but back to business. Really. Maybe in the title song he raps a bit here and there in the background during the chorus, but other than that, I can only hear Eli, if it even is him. Maybe the first rap part is AJ, but it doesn't sound very like him. I always identify him by the way he raps in a tune or maintaining the same key, and making it sound very nice and cool. Maybe I should wait till someone posts their individual parts before saying this.. but somehow I really do hear rappers that are not Eli & AJ in the 2 songs... which I am guessing is probably the Electroboyz. E.g. the nasal 'oh, oh, oh, oh' in the title songs that could possibly be Eli but I'm still not very sure. Also, there's this one verse where someone who's not Kevin is singing... It doesn't sound like AJ nor Eli to me... so I'm really doubting my hearing ability.
If I pretend those odd rapping voices belong to AJ and Eli, then I must say this: wow. I've never heard this style of rapping coming from them before, especially AJ. He has almost a totally different rapping style in this 2 songs, and I can't quite put my hands on what's different. So... good for you AJ.
Putting that aside, I reallllyyy love the beats of the song. It's actually rather slow, but they manage to keep the song lively throughout and its really not boring at all. The beats, which are actually what mainstream bands-with-drums use all the time, have been miraculously transformed into very pretty beats. It is, of course especially so when AJ beat-boxes it. Aha! I think you might not know about it. During their concert in Singapore, they gave a short teaser of the song, and while Kevin was singing 1 or 2 lines of the chorus, AJ enhanced Kevin's angelic voice with his powerful beat-boxing skills. In fact, I would love it if he had beat-boxed in the official song itself. If you wanna hear the short teaser, go here.
Going on to the remix. I loved them. The producers added beats and new chords and instruments to the songs, which may seem a little weird but in fact fits perfectly into the songs. The producers of course rearranged them, and I guarantee that if you are the kind of fan who had heard the collage album songs more than 5 times, you would love it. Otherwise, you might feel that the arrangement is all over the place, which in fact isn't, since it's a remix. :)
I must recommend the remix of their Collage title song-- Standing Still. The remix for this is more special, instead of adding beats, they removed all of them!!! You should really check it out, as it really sounds nice. The guitar is still in the background, and the plucking gives the very nice indirect beats, if I may say. It sound like an almost acapella version, which I totally love. Oh.. but one thing... somehow, even though this IS an Eli AJ album, the remix version removes their rap parts... so i'm still wondering whether it is done on purpose for good laugh or what... Hope they can explain it soon... >:( just kidding... :D
So. I'm loving this album, and I hope you are too. If anyone would care to do so, could I clarify whether there will be an mv for this album? I haven't heard any info of that sort, only that they'll debut on 25 April in Taiwan. Good for you, Taiwan kissmes. But I'm thinking that the mv is a yes, since I remember seeing Eli's tweet that they were filming the mv sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Anyway, daebak U-KISS uBEAT!! I've had my hopes up, and I'm very happy with the album. Just can't wait for the mv (if there's one... I really wanna see it XD)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)