| Pretty Cast is a group of two girls (Leona
and Elena) who sang the songs for the Sailor Moon Supers movie, Sanji
no Yosei and Morning Moon de Aimashou. Plus, they also
sang "Sunshine Moonlight" which is off the "Another Story" album.
Beej's comments: In my opinion, except for
a few songs, most of these tracks are terrible. The songs sound as
if the girls jumped in a Kareoke booth and dropped all pretenses of any
singing talent they may have possessed. Simply put, they can't sing.
Well, that's not REALLY true - they do a great job on "Sanji", "Morning",
and "Sunshine", but I think that's because the songs were written especially
for them. As far as I'm concerned, you should NOT buy this CD, unless
you are a "compleatist".
-
Moonlight Densetsu (Pretty Cast
jazz remix) - Hold onto your hats, boys and girls - this is
actually a good song! The vocals are . . . ummm . . . surprising?
No. Peculiar? No. A shock to anyone who is used to the
original? Yes. Despite this, it is incredibly catchy and infectious
- it'll get you snapping your fingers in no time. Just take "Moonlight
Densetsu" and twist with a swing jazz beat, add some accordion, toss in
some relentless b/g vocals, and you've got a wicked take on the classic.
-
Otome no Policy (Pretty Cast)-
the same as the original, but the vocals leave much to be desired.
Sorry girls . . . it's managable, but I'm afraid it just doesn't work.
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Moon Revenge (Pretty Cast)
- Listen, I'm tempted to write the same thing as above, but my creative
right brain refuses to let that be true. And as impossible as you
would think it, the singing actually made me skip this track in
my player! I'm too used to hearing Peach Hips hit those harmonies
as
proper chords to be swayed by this feeble effort.
-
Tuxedo Mirage (Pretty Cast)
- NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
-
Moonlight Destiny (Pretty Cast bossa
nova remix) - Some things you just shouldn't mess with:
a mother bear and her cubs, the sacred couple of Usagi and Mamoru, and
this song. While it was an interesting experiment, it should have
been tried on another song. The bossa nova beat is fun, but it spoils?
ruins? vomits on? the romantic quality of the original. Bonus points
for a sax solo in the middle but those high notes the vocalist hits are
way
too nasal . . .
-
"Rashiku" Ikimasho (Pretty Cast)
- Oh dear. She has nothing on Meu. The verses go fairly
fine, but once she hits the chorus, dive for cover. I will never
let my buddy Scott listen to this. His favourite senshi is Mercury
and his fave song is this track by Meu. I would hate for him to stop
enjoying "Ami-chan no Hatsukoi" after hearing this track . . .
-
Watashitachi ni Naritakute (Pretty
Cast) - this song is actually quite well done. You can
tell the difference between the original and this track, but she sings
well
enough that it does not make much of a difference.
-
Sanji no Yosei (Pretty Cast)
- the flute player's theme from the SuperS movie and an very fun
piece! It's a kindergarten-style march, yet I bet most Moonies can't
get enough of it, despite the sugar overload you can have while singing
it.
-
Morning Moon de Aimashou (Pretty
Cast) - the ending theme from the SuperS movie. This track
has a bit of a Latin streak in it, but it's more of an orchestral theme
perfect for a movie. Pretty Cast does an excellent job singing, simply
because this song was written for them to sing. Lots of strings,
syncopated drums and rhythm, flutes, and even a bell tree sneaks in there
every so often. The track is quite upbeat and I always get a contented
feeling while listening to it.
-
Sunshine Moonlight (Pretty Cast)
- from the "Another Story" album. Again,
this was written specifically for Pretty Cast, so it sounds great.
It's a very understated pop ballad, featuring the trademark SM orchestral
complement - strings with a few brass and woodwinds. The drum beat
is syncopated and seems like a bossa nova. And bonus points for another
sax solo! ^_^
(c) Takeuchi Naoko, Koudansha,
TV Asahi, Toei Douga
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