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But you did everything!

I was planning to listen and vote today, but my body decided that a headache all night and up to this moment + the corresponding lack of sleep is exactly what it needs. I do have some cause-and-effect relationships for this, and it's not even alcoholism, but still...
I don't want to ruin anyone's ratings. Revan, write to me, until what date is the voting?

Okay, let’s aim for the evening of the 25th.

ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA (MV) - Something very anime-like - 6
Nightmare Air - Way We Fall - Something very "downbeat" - 5
Aigel - Tatarin - Finally, Arandor sent something good! A funny song - 8
Melnica - Kashchei - Something from the 2010s - 5
願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange) - Doesn't seem very anime-like. Not very good - 5
Forever Is A Charm - A cute song - 8
Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road
Standing by the ocean - Yona - Something too romantic - 5
Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House - Very cyberpunk for half the song, grating on the ears - 5
Irene Cara - Fame - Something from the eighties, decent - 8
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You - Reminded me of Lana - 8

ずっと真夜中でいいのに。『TAIDADA』MV (ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA)【ダンダダン MAD】- 3 I guess I'm missing something. I really appreciate good old city pop, but this feels like something vaguely related, yet completely hollow and bland. Ugh, where's my plastic beat, where's the last whisper of summer?...
Nightmare Air - Way We Fall - 2 The lyrics are mind-numbing in a bad way, and it tastes like lemon soda overall. No, not lemon-flavored soda. Aigel - Tatarin - 1 Very unpleasant. I understand that it's intentional, but...
Мельница - Кащей - 4 Where are my young, wild, and crazy years... If I were younger and more drunk, I could have given it a higher rating. 願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange) - 4 The vocalist clearly knows what they're doing, but the same can't be said for the composer.
Forever Is A Charm 7 - Top quality.
Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road - 9 Are the old-timers here? The old-timers are here. Real garbage, real! Standing by the ocean - Yona - 8 Like a sip of cold beer on a bad, stuffy summer day. It's not particularly special, but sometimes it's exactly what you need. Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House - 6 It's missing some "gachi" footage in the background... But it's actually quite catchy, even if it gets old quickly.
Irene Cara - Fame - 7 The old-timers are here again, but it's not really doing it for me

Nightmare Air - Way We Fall.mp3 - purely background music, 4/10
Aigel - Tatarin.mp3 - this is a very famous song. What can I say, at one time, this duo was very successful. And the music video is great, with the memorable Gosha Bergall in the main role. The song is based on personal experiences and events from the vocalist's life. Hmm, what else have I heard about this song? I heard that it was performed live, and Aigel barely had enough breath, but she still managed. Overall, this is a ten-out-of-ten song, but I'm deliberately giving it an 8/10 because the band's work is very depressing, and I don't support that kind of music, especially now.
p.s. I noticed that the equalizer in Google is different, and this "boom-boom" in the arrangement is very noticeable.

ずっと真夜中でいいのに。『TAIDADA』MV (ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA)【ダンダダン MAD】.mp4 - I listened to it first without the video to evaluate it. Then I watched some kind of hedgehog (is that a hedgehog?). Energetic, but the music itself is a bit boring and doesn't grab my attention. 6/10

Melnica - Kaschei.mp3 - oh, this is difficult. I understand that these are professional musicians, and they've been on the scene for many years, but it feels like the song is some kind of musical experiment. You know, there's a specialty in conservatories called "music theory," and accordingly, "music theory students." These are people with a very specific musical taste. I listened to this song four times, and for some reason, I feel like it's written in several keys at once. I've already forgotten a lot and can't determine it, unfortunately. But it feels like it's out of tune all over, which professional musicians obviously couldn't have done. So, it must be some kind of tricky key. In general, I can't listen to this. I want some good, practical melody, not music theory. 5/10

06 - Forever Is A Charm.mp3 - well, after Melnica, it's like "Vanya sat on the sofa." Primitivism. And some kind of depression. 4/10

13. 願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange).flac - hmm... "Light of Wishes." And who is performing, Ikimono-gakari? It sounds like them. This is listenable, I'll give it a seven compared to the others.

Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road.mp3 - ha, I guessed from the first 30 seconds that it was Nebo who sent this. The track isn't as captivating as Pam Benatar was last time, but it's still decent. 7/10

Standing by the ocean - Yona.mp3 - and here's the hidden gem of today's selection. It started as a generic song with a pleasant timbre and good pronunciation by the performer, and then the song just blossomed. I didn't even expect such feelings. And then, suddenly, guitar riffs appear out of nowhere. 9/10, magnificent.

Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House.mp3 - it's okay for the countryside. Overall, it's not my genre. 5/10

Irene Cara - Fame.mp3 - yes, Irene Cara died two years ago, but she will live forever in our hearts. 10/10

Mazzy Star - Fade Into You.mp3 - I like the performance style. Unfortunately, unlike "Standing by the ocean," this song didn't develop into something more. 6/10

Who performs it?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rie_Tanaka

Female vocals are often a nightmare for me. Very rarely do I find something that I genuinely consider good. But I have to listen and evaluate.

06 - Forever Is A Charm — I chose this because I genuinely find Princess Chelsea's vocal abilities to be worthy and charming. No pretension, no vocal tricks, just a sweet, gentle, and feminine performer. And in collaborations with Jonathan Bree, starting with the infamous cigarette duet and ending with "until we're done," where she's just on backing vocals, it's a solid 10 out of 10.
13. 願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange) — 4, in 2009-2010, this "cat girl" probably would have gotten a 7-8 from me, but now it's almost 2025, and it's just boring. A bowl of rice from the artist.
Melnica - Kaschei — 4, I've never been a fan of Helavisa and haven't understood the universal love for her. No, I acknowledge that she's a professional, respected, and all that, but it's just not to my taste. Also boring.
Aigel - Tatarin — 1, I understand that this song is about Arandor. But despite all my love and respect for him, my ears started bleeding. It felt like I was in hell for almost 3 minutes.
Nightmare Air - Way We Fall — 5, nothing special, listenable in the background. The girl even seems to be trying.
ずっと真夜中でいいのに。『TAIDADA』MV (ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA)【ダンダダン MAD】 — 6, it's like I came to a ramen shop to have another bowl of chicken miso soup and shrimp onigiri while listening to anime openings. Two bowls of rice from this "cat girl."
Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road — 8, Nebo played his trump card and chose a respected lady. I'll add a point for a breath of fresh air compared to the rest. I slightly prefer Jefferson Airplane in a similar style. At one point, I even thought it was all the same band.
Standing by the ocean - Yona — 4, not great, but not terrible either. I know that this style of performance appeals to many, but to me, it's boring and uninteresting.
Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House — 2, it didn't appeal to me at all. First, she wails on such high notes that it became physically painful, and then the awful robotic singing started. And it only got worse. I guess I'm too old for this kind of ultramodern music. I want to give it a 1, but the song about Arandor still exists.
Irene Cara - Fame — 5, just okay and nostalgic. The guitar and the music itself, without vocals, would be perfect as an opening for some old anime.
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You — 4, melancholy mournful wailing with a guitar. Some people like it, but not me.

The conclusion is simple: singing 3D girls are not needed.

06 - Forever Is A Charm — 6. It caught my attention a bit, but in my opinion, the music and vocals are too sugary and childish. I won't say the same about the lyrics, though.
13. 願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange) — 7. I've noticed before that I don't particularly enjoy the sound of Japanese female voices, and this song critically lacks dynamics, sounding very monotonous. But overall, it's beautiful.
Aigel - Tatarin — 1. I don't even know what to praise it for. The music is absolutely depressing, and the lyrics almost made me facepalm.
Nightmare Air - Way We Fall — 8. I liked the hypnotic and captivating melody. My only criticism is the excessive electronic elements, and I wish the vocalist's voice was a bit stronger.
Melnica - Kashchey — I praised Priest's Invincible Shield in the previous song contest, but this... THIS... *_* I listened to "Symbol of the Sun" countless times; it's the perfect blend of Melnica's modern style – quirky, strange, with surreal and schizophrenic kaleidoscopes of images, words, and melodies – and the old Melnica, lyrical, fairytale-like, folkloric, timelessly ancient. I'm thrilled with the album; all the songs resonated with me, but "Kashchey" is consistently among my favorites. I don't know as much about music as Medzh, but what he said about this song probably makes sense – it sounds strange, otherworldly, and surreal, almost grating, but... but that's probably why I love it.
🎵 I almost died, but see for yourself – I'm incredibly, wildly alive!🎵
ずっと真夜中でいいのに。『TAIDADA』MV (ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA)【ダンダダン MAD】 — 5. It's a generic anime song; there's nothing to criticize, but also nothing to praise. I feel like I've heard a billion songs like this and will hear a billion more, and since we're not talking about Sabaton, that's not a compliment. I did like the dynamics, so I won't cut it down.
Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road — 9. I initially wanted to rate it lower, but the chorus and the overall atmosphere, which is partly gangster-like and partly 80s disco, ultimately won me over.
Standing by the ocean - Yona — 8. I'm not a fan of this style of performance, but I'm not against it either. The song is very lyrical and beautiful, and I enjoyed it.
Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House — 3. There are some good moments, but overall it's just okay; it goes in one ear and out the other. And as I said, I don't really like this kind of music.
Irene Cara - Fame — 10. I'm a simple person; I see cool disco-retro, and I give it a like.
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You — 5. It's beautiful, but too monotonous and measured; I want more dynamics

Remembered a bit late. I used to love this song, and I still think it's beautiful.

It's unusual to listen to this song knowing the conditions under which it was written and what the band went through during that time.

I understand that this is a song about Arandor

“From that one line, I learned more about Arandor than from both masquerades.”

Ar, where have you been hiding out?

By the way, I finally got around to watching the video today, rewatched it. Turns out it really was a different version — it’s not pure electronic bdum-bdum, but a mix with Tatar accordion, and the vocals are upfront.
I realize that wouldn’t have saved it from the tomatoes from HeroesWorld folks, but maybe someone would’ve given it two points instead of one, heh. In short, the sender sent the wrong version of the song.

06 - Forever Is A Charm — 3, the main part is good, but the moments where the vocalist sings "I'll die" are a bit unsettling. 13. 願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange) — I think I sent you a different song by her before. Aigel - Tatarin — 1, I'll have to agree with the public opinion... Nightmare Air - Way We Fall — 2, no. Melnica - Kashchey — 4, it's been ten years, and I still associate Melnica/Kantsler with the time I was in the hospital. ずっと真夜中でいいのに。『TAIDADA』MV (ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA)【ダンダダン MAD】 — 6, I didn't really like it, but I can give it a plus for being the only track in a normal language. Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road — 2, not a very appealing voice. Standing by the ocean - Yona — 5 Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House — 2, it doesn't matter what you want. Irene Cara - Fame — 4, I don't really want to remember your name, sorry... Mazzy Star - Fade Into You — 4.

06 - Forever Is A Charm — 7 - "It's alright," I wrote at first, but after listening to everything else, I realized it's even better than the others.
13. 願いの灯 (10th Anniversary Re-Arrange) — 4 - Inexpressive and banal, but at least it's not unpleasant to listen to.
Aigel - Tatarin — 3 - It's hard to listen to because of the aggressive beat, but I added a point for respecting the Tatars.
Nightmare Air - Way We Fall — 8 - Finally, something interesting, although it's mostly carried by the melody in the chorus.
Melnytsa - Kashchey — 5 - "I almost died, but then I didn't" - this could be a good quote, overall I'm sure you could find even better compositions by Melnytsa.
ずっと真夜中でいいのに。『TAIDADA』MV (ZUTOMAYO - TAIDADA)【ダンダダン MAD】 — 5 - I decided to listen without the video, so there wouldn't be an unfair advantage... Well, it's a typical anime opening, what can I say?
Shocking Blue - Long And Lonesome Road — 5 - The music is interesting, and it's well-known, but something caused a rejection and didn't allow me to give it a higher rating. The chorus is cool, though.
Standing by the ocean - Yona — 6 - Alright x2
Cyberpunk - I Really Want To Stay At Your House —
Irene Cara - Fame — 4 - Inexpressive and banal, but at least it's not unpleasant to listen to x2, but it's very drawn out, I even wanted to lower the rating, but I didn't want to put it in the same tier as Tatarin...
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You — 4 - Boring....

Arets - I'd like to believe that you sent Nightmare Air, but you probably sent the last one...

Yes, I also really like this line. It’s like a motto for explorers.