[Koda Kumi] The 158th Thread - 「Color The Cover」 (2.27)

[GREENsora]

^ I was thinking that too, but then again, the power of short dresses and high heels together is amazing.

[SKYia]

Just wondering... Are those FC lives free or FC members have to buy the tickets? if yes, then does anyone know the price?

[Gustavopc]

Thanks for posting this! All three lives were between good and awesome I also loved the live arrangement for Shake Hip!

[salina]

thanks i liked it

[Dream]

I want pink spider live >_<

[GREENsora]

Anyone get a "disney song" type of feeling from "Uta wa Waga Inochi"?

[tenshi no hane]

thanks for posting, x-megumi-x

I really love her look during Otoko

[waterballoon]

wow... great performances! the original singer for "Otouko" looks like misono. and the Blue Velvet original singer has a great voice but why does Kuu's hair look like a bird nest in that song

[tenshi no hane]

I'm watching Kuu's THE REAL ME video (found here) and one part really moved me. She explains:
She doubted whether she should continue as Koda Kumi. Firstly because she has such a busy schedule. But also, because her husband got slandered when she announced her marriage. She gets slandered a lot and her family (husband+child) would probably get slandered too just for being associated with her. She felt her family would get hurt because of her. But when she voiced her feelings, her husband encouraged her to continue. He wanted her to continue to shine as Koda Kumi.

edit:
More stuff:
- She first started thinking of Koda Kumi in the third person when releasing Butterfly.
- After childbirth, her husband dieted with her (to support her).
- She says, in life, it's easy to just press 'reset' (as if you're in a game), but she wants to continue never giving up and to continue walking forward. It's difficult to balance her private life and her career as Koda Kumi, but she hopes she will be able to. She wants to continue singing.

[Minttulatte]

Those Bokura no Ongaku performances were great. I loved Shake Hip! the most♥

[Ayu_Love]

Originally Posted by tenshi no hane

I'm watching Kuu's THE REAL ME video (found here) and one part really moved me. She explains:
She doubted whether she should continue as Koda Kumi. Firstly because she has such a busy schedule. But also, because her husband got slandered when she announced her marriage. She gets slandered a lot and her family (husband+child) would probably get slandered too just for being associated with her. She felt her family would get hurt because of her. But when she voiced her feelings, her husband encouraged her to continue. He wanted her to continue to shine as Koda Kumi.

edit:
More stuff:
- She first started thinking of Koda Kumi in the third person when releasing Butterfly.
- After childbirth, her husband dieted with her (to support her).
- She says, in life, it's easy to just press 'reset' (as if you're in a game), but she wants to continue never giving up and to continue walking forward. It's difficult to balance her private life and her career as Koda Kumi, but she hopes she will be able to. She wants to continue singing.

Awwww ;-; People have no right to slander them, they're happy. >:C Kenji really is a great guy, especially for Kuu! He seems to really care for her a lot. It just shows when it comes to herself, Kuu puts up with the slander and keeps going forward without changing, but when it affects her family she is so caring to even give up her dream for them. <3

[happiholic★]

Originally Posted by tenshi no hane

I'm watching Kuu's THE REAL ME video (found here) and one part really moved me. She explains:
She doubted whether she should continue as Koda Kumi. Firstly because she has such a busy schedule. But also, because her husband got slandered when she announced her marriage. She gets slandered a lot and her family (husband+child) would probably get slandered too just for being associated with her. She felt her family would get hurt because of her. But when she voiced her feelings, her husband encouraged her to continue. He wanted her to continue to shine as Koda Kumi.

edit:
More stuff:
- She first started thinking of Koda Kumi in the third person when releasing Butterfly.
- After childbirth, her husband dieted with her (to support her).
- She says, in life, it's easy to just press 'reset' (as if you're in a game), but she wants to continue never giving up and to continue walking forward. It's difficult to balance her private life and her career as Koda Kumi, but she hopes she will be able to. She wants to continue singing.

Very interesting! Thank you for posting this.

First of all, Kenji, you are the best! Kuu is a lucky girl. I've always thought it was cute, even before I knew he knew Kuu. To hear he's a really great guy is amazing.

Also, Kumi is such a strong woman. I'm sure people criticize her for her look all the time, but she sticks with it. Her confidence is inspiring.

[Gustavopc]

TV report from Color The Cover release event

[NintendoHTF1242]

Kuu is just snatching weaves every day; to simply put. You go, girl!

[PrincessAyu]

Bokura no Ongaku lives are great

[Minttulatte]

Which program is this live from? She sings Lovely:



It's really good!

//I also found MUSIC FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE (concert was aired on Feb 16th, 2013) performances:



Awesome stuff this too♥

[title156]

Originally Posted by drdolce

Which program is this live from? She sings Lovely:

"Shin Domoto Kyoudai" mainly hosted by KinKi Kids members
I love when Japanese pop stars made a collaboration together.

[Minttulatte]

^Thank you.

[freedreamer]

Wow she's promoting the 3 of the best songs from the album
Blue Velvet, Otoko, Shake Hip!

[ahtka-chan]

Late on the discussion, but comparting Kumi's PINK SPIDER with the original, I like Kumi's version better.

hide's verses are better, but Kumi's chorus is waaay better!

I also like the way Kumi stretches the final syllables in the "Ano kumo ga toorisugitara..." verse. The instrumental part right after this verse is also wonderful!

I was wondering, in that part of the song, after the "Ano kumo ga toorisugitara..." things, Kumi does a narration on the backvocals, just like in the original version. What does she say?