[4/17] MM。53rd "Brainstorming/Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai"

[321BreakinOut]

Haruna is like Musume's best trooper ever !

[Sohee]

Over 220000 views already o_o

[AyuHikaru]

Haruna did SO WELL. I'm glad other people noticed, but she really blended here and looked really good. After her solo line where she goes to the ground and waves her arms, she did that with such power and attitude and confidence it was hard to believe it was the same girl who could barely get through 123. Watch her during the dance break, she's near the back, her moves are strong and confident and right on cue with everyone else. It's pretty amazing how well she's improved.

Also the video is gaining views hella fast O.o

[TotallyUncool]

When I get home from work I'll give it a good, serious looking at/listening to -- and at this point, I expect great things from Haruna!
Although if she fell on her face, I'd still think she was wonderful.

[Bakajo Nono]

I really think the addition of Sakura has given Morning Musume a second wind. She's a great vocal powerhouse, so to speak, and that's what they would have lacked when Reina graduated. How exciting~~ This Morning Musume has the best of both now. Great vocals (not to mention, the other girls sounded good too. AYUMI?!??!?!??!?!?!?) and amazing dancers. So good!

[JHasegawa25]

I have to say, this is a really great song. I've been listening to it every chance I get, mostly between my classes. I love the dance, especially the mini Riho/Ayumi dance battle after the first chorus. Also I think Sakura did really good. When I first heard her first big solo line, all I could say was wow. I think Sakura is slowly becoming one of my top 5 favorite members of all time.

And I'm so proud of Haruna right now, my favorite member in all of H!P right now. She's shown so much improvement since 123. And I was so happy when she got that one solo line. I played that part luke 20 times.

Also, Riho actually sounded great! I never thought I'd say that cause I really dislike her voice, but I didn't mind it hear and I kinda liked it.

[Sohee]

The power of lower key songs.

[Zunu]

^ True. It lets them belt out in full force with all their hearts. It's a much more muscular type of song than anything golden or silver era put ou.

The song also has a very strong start. The second time someone hears the song on the radio, they'll recognize it within the first 3 seconds. bip..bidibidipbidipbidibip...BOOM!
One thing I don't care for as of now is all of those random breaks that interfere with the rhythmic flow. IMO they greatly diminish the likelihood a DJ will play the song all the way through, unless there's going to be a remix with a strong backbeat.

[Bakajo Nono]

Agreed. It was cool the first time, but there are too many of them.

[TotallyUncool]

OK -- I gave it a close look and a close listen, and it gets my seal of approval!

And yes -- Haruna had zero klutz factor: given the as-always-quirky choreography, she was graceful!