[1/23] Morning Musume's 52nd Single "Help me!!"

[aishiteruaibon]

That PV was great! I'm even MOAR super excited for this single now!!!

[otaku_blue]

Anyway, other comments Tsunku made about the B-sides:
Happy Daisakusen: Tsunku says that this is a warm, energetic song befitting a concert ending. He wrote it so that the fans and the group could come together as one for a moment.

Aishuu Romantic: The melody is an upgrade that requires both better singing ability and better rhythm. There are feelings of grief, as well as loneliness and uncertain feelings, which the two girls delivered well. He says Sayumi's sense of stability lately is almost scary; her singing, dancing, talking, everything has become stable. He says Fukumura is ever the same, a golden ratio (whatever that means).

Watashi no dekkai hana: This time, he used various tunes so that the girls could bring out their individual personalities. Haruna's voice is starting to grow, and her personality cannot be imitated. He's very thankful that he met her and brought her into MM. Ayumi will rap in a way related to the feeling of the dance. He says that since the announcement of her graduation, Reina seems more determined than ever.

Nani wa tomo are!: He collected the feelings of friendship among like-minded girls, being fleeting, and excellence into this song. Even though it's a mix of voices from 9ki and 10ki, he wrote it so that it could be performed by 9ki only or 10ki only. He says that each of their insecurities or faults makes the song great, and that it can't be rerecorded later when they are better singers. Erina's strength is in her simple-mindedness, much like a young boy, but she also can show her strength as an adult, as well. Kanon's smile is the strength of the 9ki, and she will surely grow more and more. Masaki has really turned into an adult, but she still might have that part of her that bothers the people around her. Kudou's expression has also changed, like she will make the 11ki and future 12ki her rivals.

Daisuki dakara zettai ni yurusanai: A song where singing ability is necessary. A song where it is difficult to tell who is lead. He thought about it as a song to revive the mood during lives (like after a ballad). Riho's dance strength has become very valuable, but her singing is also nice. She is still growing in various aspects of her singing, like pitch, vibratto, note length, and building up her voice. Sakura has only just started, but she will likely come across high hurdles. He hopes she is able to go over them.

From Lurkette @ HO

[Celedam]

a golden ratio (whatever that means)

The golden ratio is supposedly the perfect and most aesthetically pleasing ratio between two values. It has been used for millennia in geometry, art, design, and even financial analysis.

When using it to describe a person like Mizuki, I imagine Tsunku means she is the most well rounded and aesthetically pleasing member of the group.

Call it the Princess Factor.

[randompasserby]

Yeah that pretty much describes Fukuhime perfectly /bias
Tsunku also describes Aishuu Romantic as the second part for Suki da na Kimi ga ...hmm. For the record I wouldn't mind if there would be a 3rd, 4th and 5th part as well UF/Tsunku Keep em coming!

Do they usually mention hiring a particular director for a PV before? or is this a special occasion?
I'm cautiously raising the expectation bar... please don't make me regret this.

[otaku_blue]

^
Dont raise it too high.

[randompasserby]

Nahh it's ok lol, I'm very easily pleased . It's still on the "I'll take it!" level anyway, from previously an ambivalent default "Let's see..."
I've seen the outfit and listened to the radio rip so they aren't gonna be a shock factor like pyoco2.. as long as the choreo excludes the Egyptian crab dance or KP's boobs/butt rubbing and the editing looks professional I think I'll be fine.

[DARC1993]

Ore ordered my box set! ^^

[AyuHikaru]

Haruna's voice is starting to grow, and her personality cannot be imitated. He's very thankful that he met her and brought her into MM.

[zam_ho]

Tsunku comments on the single and members. also says he finished the MV, it has CG, and collaborated for the first time with CG director Kitajima to make it
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11430003457.html

Kitajima directed The Bawdies MV "Hot Dog"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOqNlnPuWEU

I wouldn't exactly call those effects in that PV as CG
When I hear CG, I imagine something like this...
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[koregaboku]

a golden ratio (whatever that means)

The golden ratio is supposedly the perfect and most aesthetically pleasing ratio between two values. It has been used for millennia in geometry, art, design, and even financial analysis.

When using it to describe a person like Mizuki, I imagine Tsunku means she is the most well rounded and aesthetically pleasing member of the group.

Call it the Princess Factor.

This. So. So. Sooooooo much. Well I dunno about aesthetically pleasing (not that she's ugly, I just think Sayu's been looking damn gorgeous lately) but Mizuki is definitely the most constant member in MM. right now. Sakura might be... But we don't know that yet.