Volume 10: China crazy!

So, I went to China and I discovered new music. Sort of. I actually can't believe I have never heard this song, it is so awesome. Specifically, I went to Foshan, China, and checked out four night spots. For more about THAT, check out my other blog....

Also, Denmark chose their song for Eurovision, so I've thrown that in here too. Congrats Denmark. I'm not ashamed of you and your song doesn't make me feel uncomfortable.


Porcelain Black - Naughty Naughty
I may be biased because I watched a stripper dance to this song with two sexy male dancers also while drunk at a nightclub in China. But I LOVE it. I can't believe I missed it for over a year, I feel really behind. It has a certain Lady Gaga feel, but the bridge and the chorus are unique. It gives you the sense of a strip tease, and it also sounds very Asian.

Well, after a bit of research, I have learned that she is, in fact, American, and has not released any album yet as far as I can see. She has got amazing talent and an amazing sound. I'm looking forward to her next thing...she is just lovely.

LOVE.

Here's the crazy bit, though...why did I hear this song first in China? This is obviously going to be big in the US, as it is being produced by RedOne. YAYKES.

Worth watching?: Video here, but go for a listen.
Downloadable?: YES.


Emmelie De Forest - Only Teardrops
This song has its ups and downs. It starts off a little cheesily, and I don't really like the verses leading up to the chorus. The chorus is catchy though, it has a very addictive sound and I think this song has a chance at winning. The bridge....ugh, I'm listening to the bridge again and yeah I can say I really hate it a lot. But I do like the song overall, and the piper.

In the video, it does seem like he has the potential to become the next "epic sax guy," if he performs well at the show. On stage it will definitely be different.

Her voice is also impressive....for Eurovision. I mean, she has very nice tone quality. Bravo, Denmark.

Worth watching?: Nothing special about the video.
Downloadable?: Yes, I think so. Give it a try.

Until the next, darling tarts!

Volume 9: Happy Crazy Party!

Today at Gimme Pop Tart, we're looking at two freaky crazy funky tunes from my favorite land, Asia!

We have a very teen poppy but dark thing from Japan, and a hilarious epic track which has 90s pop flavor from Korea. Both are number one on youtube this week!

Momoiro Clover Z - サラバ、愛しき悲しみたちよ
Ah ha, diggy diggy! Oh oh! Gooey, gooey.

Ok, that sums that up.

Anyway, this is you typical j-pop crazy shitty funny crap that I love. The girls are super famous, and there are madly young and super advanced in their fame. Oh well, it usually happens in Japan after all. I really love the bridges in the song, but I don't love the first chorus. The second chorus is much better in fact, yes, much catchier. I may learn the lyrics to this. (DID YOU KNOW? Miss Pop Tart speaks Japanese)! I listened to this song last week and didn't love it, but now that it's number one on the J-pop top 40, I thought it deserved a second listen. The MV is also really cute.

Momoiro Clover girls: "One, two, sree, for'n'fayb, stand up and make some noise!"
Me: Okay! OKAY!!!

There's something adorable about the aggression of teenage Japanese girls. I absolutely adore this song. I'm gonna go download it right now.

Worth watching?: Yes, the video is unique & cute, methinks.
Downloadable?: If it sticks to you after a week, it will never go away.

I Got a Boy - Artist Girls' Generation
I'm in the first minute and still speechless. WTF IS THIS. It is so visually pleasing but the music makes no sense. It's reminiscent of Beyonce's "Girls Run the World." The beat changes so much and the lack of clear melody is soooo rando. This is the number one song? How?

It may get better, so I'm hanging in there. It does have dance-ability in the form of famenco, dance beats, and sing-alonginess. I guess I can see the song being played at clubs and tons of hot Korean girls going wild. Sounds like a happy crazy party! "I got a boy, mochi. I got a boy, chicken."

In the words of a reputable posting source, MadameLoveyDovey, "I really don't like this. I even saw a teaser for it and thought it might be pretty cool. I think they are trying too hard, plus the song is really jumbled; it has no flow."

I think I agree.

Worth watching?: EYE CANDY!!!! Completely pop tarty.
Downloadable?: I don't think so.

Volume 8: Dark & Funny

Happy new year my darling tarts! I am not expecting much from 2013, so bring on the surprises. To kick off the new year, I got a lovely Australian band (super unique) and an adorable and Spice Girlsy group of Asian girls for you.

Twelve Foot Ninja - Coming For You
Loss for words. Honestly, that is how I feel right now. For the first 37 seconds of this song, I was like..."mehh...metal stuff...I don't really like met--" and then 0:38 happened. Oh, my god. So funny. The video kinda makes the song at times, but now that I'm listening to the song by itself, I can see how its awesomeness leaps to new heights. Or rather, hear.

So, this is an Australian band, is it? Ah, that makes sense. Cue the incredibly funny sense of humor.

The premise of the lyrics is also hilarious: in the metal bits, it's basically rape. In the jazzy bits, he is much less coercive. And sliding into the disco section, it gets a bit more forceful but not really actually. "Make peace within!"

I love the salsa bits, seriously, this shit is genius.

Worth watching?: Yes, yes! You'll laugh and cry.
Downloadable?: I'll decide that later.

KARA - MR.
This is love. I mean, I have such a crush on these girls. They are all adorable and I want to gobble them up madcore. "Mistahhhh!" So, the video is good eye candy. The butt swing is hilarious. I've heard its quite popular nowadays.

I'm confused. I know this is Korean, but there are Japanese lyrics...and English lyrics also of course. Let's not forget that we are in Asia. I guess it's just to be marketable in Korean and Japan? "Listen to my Everything! Feel me!"

As for the song, it's not exactly catchy, and I don't love the repetitive melody. I just like the girls and their fashion is so fresh. Cute and funny. Give it a watch.

Worth watching?: Yes.
Downloadable?: Probably not.