Number: 0386
Title: Beautiful Dreams
Artist: Maurits "ZEN" Cornelis
Vocals: Vivienne
Circle: Hatsunetsumiko's
Album: Coda
Original: もう歌しか聞こえない | Deaf to all but the song (Touhou 08)
Pic: http://www.zerochan.net/full/1087571
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Why yes, a second arrange done by ZEN and sung by Vivienne but under another imprint - Hatsunetsumiko's.
Now, if you listen to Kimi no Yume which I uploaded a few months ago, that's a heartbreakingly beautiful ballad. This here is a ballad as well, but it has a feel as it's sung by a diva in a breathtakingly beautiful robe, maybe in the roaring 20's, who stands behind her microphone and pours all of her soul into this song. It could also fit well into one of these fancy-shmancy galas that we often see on American TV shows, don't you think?
But is it as beautiful as Kimi No Yume? In it's own way - definitely. It also shows that Vivienne has a pretty versatile voice. The way she sings this one compared to Summer Fever is pretty different in my humble opinion.
Now, the negatives first. I don't really hear lots of "Deaf to all but the song". On the other hand, honestly, this arrange is one of those that are not exactly stuck in my head. Now, is there another big con? Nnnnnnnnope. Yep, read that right - she sings Engrish, but as with the first arrange I uploaded today, I don't give a damn because she sings pretty good English for a Japanese gal. Hey, don't look at me like that, we all know that English isn't exactly a Japanese person's favourite language.
Now, what are the positives. Viviennes voice for sure. Nothing I can add, just listen and enjoy. The instruments are played excellently, they capture the emotion and tempo of the vocals very well without being penetrant or anything. Closing thoughts on this... I start to like Vivienne's music. Expect lots of it for the next updates on this playlist.
Enjoy it,
Silver
PS: Damn, didn't find a pic that showed what picture I had in mind for this arrange :/
PSS: I FOUND HEAVEN. In my city, there's a shop filled to the brim with 2nd hand Manga/Anime/Consoles that are still in perfect condition for literally no money at all. To give you and idea what I mean, I bought 15 volumes of the Ranma 1/2 Manga for 30 bucks. This shop and I are gonna be good friends.
