More remixes!

I was not all that impressed with the new version of Yume no Naka e.  Call me a sap for over-synthesized 80’s pop with too much reverb, but I prefer her 80’s version of the song. Obviously, my favorite version of the song would be the Yukino version of Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou’s ED song (sung by ridiculously underrated Enomoto Atsuko), but Saito Yuki’s non-remix version sat with me a lot better. The Funta Remix version was a bit better, although it felt like some blended up version of 311’s Amber, The Police’s Roxanne, and Patrick Swayze’s She’s Like the Wind… except in Japanese. Unfortunately, I doubt either would make my “frequent” playlist.

The new version of Shiroi Hono was quite tame compared to the original. I do like the 21st Century Version more than the original, but like Yume no Naka e, I prefer the energy you get from the original song more.  I will give this new version some credit though. I did really like the classical guitar in there, but I prefer energy over relaxation. People are probably more familiar with Saito Chiwa’s cover of the song on her Rosario + Vampire character song single. I would probably pick that version of the song over any of Saito Yuki’s versions anyday. Saito Chiwa’s slightly deeper singing voice is just more appealing to me.

I really liked Kazoku no Shokutaku a lot. Anytime you can strip a song down to just vocals and a piano, I am on board. No bells and whistles on this track; just Saito Yuki and a piano.

But deftoned, what about Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa? Isn’t Maison Ikkoku like one of your all-time favorites? Isn’t Kyoko in your harem?

Absolutely and abso-freaking-lutely.

A lot can be said about this song, considering that this “new version” is still very similar to the original. Shirai Hono and Yume no Naka e definitely sound different; however, Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa is still Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa. It is a song that has remained good over the last 20 years and still sounds awesome no matter who sings it. It is a song that does not really need anything special to be added to make it aurally appealing. The 21st Century Version is just as simple and straightforward as the original. It retains all the charm and catchiness, while adding a more contemporary tone and feel to it. On the other hand, the L.F.J.B. Version goes in and remixes the song in more traditional remix fashion. Thumping bass, keyboard tracks, and vocal effects. I do not like this version as much, but I will admit that it is catchy. Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa high on amphetamine if you will.

All in all, not a bad release. Not all that surprised that a torrent only popped up for this recently when it was originally released back in 2007. A lot of people nowadays are not as familiar with Maison Ikkoku or Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou, and the live action Sukeban Deka came out when I was only 4 years old.