[single] 一色 - NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

Hitoiro-NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

"一色" is theme song to the sequel of the hugely popular movie "NANA" and i definitely cannot refrain from comparing this with her previous effort "GLAMOUROUS SKY".

In contrast, "一色" sounds slightly toned down, focusing more her vocals. I believe this song is more suitable for the tone of Mika's voice, unlike "GLAMOUROUS SKY" which is too rockish.

That said, fans of "NANA" might be slightly dissapointed in a sense that this song is very different from the other BLACKSTONES songs.

A very worthy listen.

Rating: 4.5/5

[single] GLAMOUROUS SKY - NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

GLAMOUROUS SKY-NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

This time, Mika Nakashima is playing the role of NANA in the movie "NANA". But make no mistakes, she was a singer long before she did "NANA" unlike Yuna Ito, who was a new comer (both singing and acting).

For those who know Mika's songs before she did NANA, you would know that her songs are very sombre, jazzy-pop. Then came "GLAMOUROUS SKY" where she shocked (in a good way) everyone by rocking out. In fact, this is Mika's first Number 1 on the Oricon charts before being kicked off by Ayumi Hamasaki.

Upon hearing the song, i was truly suprised by Mika's ability to rock all out. The song is pretty swell as it composed by HYDE of L'Arc~en~Ciel. I like the way Mika handled the song, she did not go all pretentious by lowering her voice or screaming like a possessed school girl, but she did the song her way. Bravo to that!

With that said, i won't say that "GLAMOUROUS SKY" is a effing great song, but it is worth a listen.

Rating: 3.5/5