Today I am going to promote Momoclo’s acoustic lives 「Momoiro Yobanashi」(ももいろ夜ばなし)
Particularly the second one, 「Gentou」(玄冬)
Today’s subject
Ever since I knew of this series of concerts, 「Gentou」has been at the top of my list of performances I wanted to see.
It’s a rather large deviance from the high-energy, action-packed lives that Momoclo are known for, but that just makes it all the more special.
And after hearing the recording of their performance in 「Hakushu」on the 5th Dimension album, it seems obvious that there is quite a bit of potential there.
I was very happy indeed when Momoclo announced that they were going to properly release the two concerts into a Blu-ray set…..and after watching it, I must say I was not disappointed in the least. It really is a performance of epic quality!
As I was watching, it also dawned on me just exactly why they waited so long to release them…..you really have to watch both 「Hakushu」and「Gentou」to entirely appreciate the improvement Momoclo had during the 1.5 years in between.
I highly recommend picking this up if you are interested in a more mellow side of Momoclo. It’s not something you see often from idols that’s for sure!
Song composed by Narasaki, with lyrics by Natsumi Tadano
Besides direct tribute to Black Sabbath’s “Sweet Leaf”, “Crazy Train” and “Sabbra Cadabra”, there are a few points in the arrangement that sounds similar to “Fairies Wears Boots”
The song also has some traces of Deep Purple’s “Black Night”and “Strange Kind Of Woman”
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The lyrics also put subtle references into the lines sung by each member, making it a song that is unique to Momoclo.
Member references:
Kanako– dimples girl -> can’t smile anymore (no smile = no dimple) Shori – loves to eat+crybaby ->cold and hungry+on the verge of crying Arin – Overprotective mom -> A sleepless doll, stripped of freedom Momoka – not really sure how her lines fit her…”Where is the ticket to the promised land?” might be a reference to how she was snubbed in EXPG and Power Age Reni – Electric girl -> Power has been cut
Momoclo as a whole:
Aren’t we invincible if we firmly unite
Isn’t it great when our resolve is aligned
It’s annoying to have quarrels midway -> How they put emphasis in their bonds to each other
Don’t forget all that you’ve been through, each person you’ve met -> Their performances over the years and fans
And of course,
black weekend/shining weekend -> weekend heroines Momoclo
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Lyrics:
Black weekend, come on REIDEEN
Black weekend, come on REIDEEN
Out of smiles today Power has been cut On the verge of tears
Black weekend, come on REIDEEN
Where is the ticket to the promised land? A sleepless doll, stripped of freedom Cold and hungry, plagued by nightmares Fingers reaching out for that which it cannot grasp Wanting worship More and more!
A longing desire
Curse this timing Power unplugged (Shouting to the point of nosebleed…this is all you got!? ) Nearing total breakdown
Black weekend, come on REIDEEN!
Spit out the poison and bury it in mud Be gone my feebleness, stay silent
Shook to the soul Tear open the closed doors
Hearing that solemn voice
Hit me hard
There is no joy in victory if you sold your soul
Let me hear your voice once more
Resound, REIDEEN
Heart turns into heart (fortitude) Awakening with the sounding beat
A person stands before my dazzled eyes Who is it? A god of salvation He has chosen me So believe and go forth together
My wishes I will never give up
Even if engulfed by darkness This I swear by my pride
Nothing is born from regret Wallowing in self pity is meaningless Be thankful of that which you’ve received And give out in order to live on
I know you know The sorrows of talent
One need only pray to have love
The weather cleared up, hurray!!
Tame the fearful heart This world is filled with negativity Grab on to the chance to break through Hold tightly Don’t let go
Hey come on Hello REIDEEN
Aren’t we invincible if we firmly unite Isn’t it great when our resolve is aligned It’s annoying to have quarrels midway
Expect the best with a straight-forward approach
A cruel merry-go-round Spiraling tears Is this a test to bury the flickers of evil
Spit out the poison and bury it in mud Be gone my feebleness, forever silenced
Shook to the soul Tear open the closed doors
Hearing that solemn voice
Hit me hard
There is no joy in victory if you sold your soul
Let me hear your voice once more
Resound、REIDEEN
The selfish heart, received a blessing
Dispersed by streaking across the sky
Heart turns into heart (fortitude)
Giving meaning to the sound of each beat
Abracadabra
The twisting, turning times of struggle Like the Ark Has gone forth to the future It is not all in vain
Don’t forget all that you’ve been through, each person you’ve met
Like the Ark Hold them tightly A shining, shimmering weekend
Momoclo Plaza 