tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post5105274852488985595..comments2024-02-24T16:38:16.873-06:00Comments on Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviews: Review: SHINee–“Sherlock (Clue + Note)”Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15306258347914732719noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-64502120289771024212013-06-10T21:08:21.188-05:002013-06-10T21:08:21.188-05:00I'm not sure if I missed this in your article,...I'm not sure if I missed this in your article, but there's a reason behind the "hippie" style that it was promoted as, and the duality in the music video between the 'refined' victorian look and the 'hippie'/'silly-dressed' look in the dance clips.<br />This emphasises on things like: the fact that Sherlock Clue+Note is a hybrid of the songs "Clue" and "Note" in the mini-album release.<br />ALSO, more importantly, this duality is reflected in the hippie/bohemian/gypsy-like style of Sherlock Holmes (which he was described as one I am lead to believe), which mixes against the refined look of his detective partner Watson.<br /><br /><br />I admit, there's cheesy/corny stuff in the video (especially the promo, put a damn shirt on! haha. You can look hippie with a shirt on), but taking a step back, it was marketed well and the overall concept is actually pretty damn clever.<br /><br />And the music - you mention Juliette (which I do love!) and compared it to Sherlock, I see some similarities and I agree. But when I analysed the musical elements of Sherlock, I believe the song is a pretty awesome piece of music! The verses are full of a cool, syncopated electro-dance rhythm, and the chorus has the harmonic progression of a classical choir with big-band like instrumentals. The structure of the song and changing styles even within verses keeps the song really catchy (I play the song like, every day lol).<br /><br />I really like the choreography actually, better than juliette, I like it as much as "Love Like Oxygen" dance choreography, though that's a different style that's more funky. I think the choreo matches the Sherlock song perfectly, most of the moves I don't think are cheesy or corny, and certainly a bit different from the average song-and-dance. There's hip-hop moves in the hip-hop sections of the song and big, sweeping movements during the chorus which matches the theme of whats musically in the chorus.<br /><br />Overall, I love the song (the MAIN reason why I like it), I only really watch the dance version of the MV but I have seen the full version. My favourite from SHINee other than Love Like Oxygen and Dream Girls.<br /><br />If you read this far, thanks for reading! and kudos to posting about SHINee!<br /><br />ChrisChristopher Espinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-76597618427199805612013-01-28T15:59:04.073-06:002013-01-28T15:59:04.073-06:00Yeah, I definitely prefer the dance version. But t...Yeah, I definitely prefer the dance version. But the song has way grown on me to the point where it's one of my favorites. :)<br /><br />I'm so glad to meet another BBC Sherlock fan. I'm more than a bit obsessed, actually...BENEDICT OMG OMG, my favorite actor of ALL TIME, seriously. :DKiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-52938938633888375872013-01-28T15:24:04.386-06:002013-01-28T15:24:04.386-06:00As a fellow watcher of BBC's Sherlock, I was c...As a fellow watcher of BBC's Sherlock, I was completely prepared to be disappointed by the music video as soon as I saw heard the title of the song. I'd hoped to be incorrect but...yeah. >.<<br />The first time, I didn't notice many of the details you pointed out but I have to agree fully. So I pretty much just watch the dance version now, if at all. And yeah, seriously, what's up with the random pop-up ad in the middle of an official video??? <br />But I do appreciate Shinee's dances, as always. Love their synchronization at the very least. <br />Taemin <3 <==== random bursts of maknae love?<br /><br />So that's that, and we shall wait (im)patiently for season 3 of Benedict's amazing acting to arrive because jaaawwwwwnnnnn~<br />Ahem. Yes.anonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-44389176604044174012013-01-03T20:16:48.098-06:002013-01-03T20:16:48.098-06:00Oooh, high praise! Your sister sounds really talen...Oooh, high praise! Your sister sounds really talented! This song has really grown on me since I first heard it. I love pretty much all of SHINee's music video songs (except "Replay," still don't like that one), so it's impossible for me to pick a favorite, but I was definitely too harsh on this at first. Taking out my anger at SM on the boys would be something not to do. I still don't think the dance is the best thing ever in terms of my enjoyment of it ("Lucifer" still holds my heart there), but I definitely like the song a lot more than I did. Thanks for your comment! :)Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-77222344900994677032013-01-02T10:32:13.348-06:002013-01-02T10:32:13.348-06:00I think that Sherlock is actually their best song,...I think that Sherlock is actually their best song, the transition to the chorus is flawless, the arrangements are just perfect and the chorus is simply amazing. The dance is their best dance and for me one of the best dances in kpop. Now I’m not saying this just because I’m biased or something like that. My sister is an opera singer and a ballet dancer and I asked her opinion about the song and the dance and she told me that the song is definitely amazing, she especially liked the transition to the chorus because is not rushed like the majority of kpop or commercial songs, the voices are great (except for Minho) and the dance is brilliant, she especially liked that they included a lot of detective signs on it (all of the moves had some meaning) and that it was so perfectly executed. For me the video is obviously a fail and the lyrics aren’t deep or great as the majority of kpop, but the dance and the song are just awesome. Reinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-40660201316084324782012-12-13T01:23:37.418-06:002012-12-13T01:23:37.418-06:00Haha, my boyfriend also thought Taemin was a girl....Haha, my boyfriend also thought Taemin was a girl. He's just so pretty!Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-50192704821213272692012-12-13T01:16:24.029-06:002012-12-13T01:16:24.029-06:00You know, this song has reeeeally grown on me the ...You know, this song has reeeeally grown on me the more I listen to it, to the point where now I think it's one of my favorites of the year. The MV, though, I still don't enjoy very much (except that the guys are hot, lol).Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-49765114556788512622012-11-23T21:15:02.558-06:002012-11-23T21:15:02.558-06:00I really love this MV. At first, I thought that Ta...I really love this MV. At first, I thought that Taemin was a girl. Sorry, I'm just knew to kpop songs. I watched the video many times. Never, ever getting tired of it. They are so hot! I'm falling in love with them. Yuki Tsunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-40098479791620708862012-11-01T09:14:10.376-05:002012-11-01T09:14:10.376-05:00I don't understand all the hate on the video, ...I don't understand all the hate on the video, other than both Lucifers and Hello, this is the best song yet, I love the Give It Up For SHINee!~ at the end, gives it a strong sense. And that beat, jesus that beat is mega awesome. I have this song full blast everyday! The dance was amazing (currently learning) and the whole video was astounding. I don't understand the hate! Morgan Davishttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001381060523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-8743132367544844722012-10-29T06:15:28.329-05:002012-10-29T06:15:28.329-05:00Hee! Yay, thank you, glad you enjoyed!Hee! Yay, thank you, glad you enjoyed!Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-5151255165659862402012-10-29T05:42:34.652-05:002012-10-29T05:42:34.652-05:00ARRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHH I AGREE WITH LITERALLY EVERYTHI...ARRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHH I AGREE WITH LITERALLY EVERYTHING YOU'VE SAIDSovenxasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-80361713485314179672012-10-06T15:01:38.158-05:002012-10-06T15:01:38.158-05:00Honestly, I was pretty disappointed when I first s...Honestly, I was pretty disappointed when I first saw/heard this song (I mean, damn, that rant...), but the more I heard this song, the more I like it. I wish there were more new content, though. :(Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-75693831833215307232012-10-05T20:35:08.843-05:002012-10-05T20:35:08.843-05:00I loved this song and album to pieces, but I did f...I loved this song and album to pieces, but I did feel a bit of concern when I found out Sherlock was going to be a mashup of two other songs from the album. So, I was more impressed by how it kinda fit than disappointed by how it was a little off. Then I bought the album and realized that counting the mashup, the two songs its made from, and all the Japanese songs they translated into Korean there are only four new songs, and I spent a few days hating SMent from the bottom of my heart for skimping on the SHINee. And I was excited to hear more of Taemin singing.RavenLinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-86317438024458525092012-07-16T09:08:20.867-05:002012-07-16T09:08:20.867-05:00It's the over-the-top shirtless pics the origi...It's the over-the-top shirtless pics the original commenter is objecting to as creepy, not the concept. "Ring Ding Dong" is artistic and pretty, whereas the concept pictures for "Sherlock" feel more like straight-up porn, which can be uncomfortable to see your favorite idols in.Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-85853936737613260312012-07-16T07:15:17.274-05:002012-07-16T07:15:17.274-05:00Really?!?! i loved what they were wearing bcuz its...Really?!?! i loved what they were wearing bcuz its so different and weird.<br />No need to hate just bcuz u cant dance like that!<br />and there is nothing wrong with the concept its not creepy you obviously never watch insidious if you think that is creepy or you just like to hate if anything ring ding dong i more creepy<br />THEY DANCE ON A ROOF IN ALL BLACK AND THEN THEY GROW WINGS!!!!!!<br />they still look hot but it defently more creepy then this!!!!!!Wooshh77noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-54986012147828967182012-05-20T22:15:38.646-05:002012-05-20T22:15:38.646-05:00OMG, you're a BBC Sherlock fan!?!?! *fangirly ...OMG, you're a BBC Sherlock fan!?!?! *fangirly squee* I am soooo into that whole fandom right now. <br /><br /><i>Benedict aka Sherlock is exactly how I portrated my dear Holmes while reading the book!</i><br /><br /> Yes yes yes, me too!!! I've been reading more of the original Arthur Conan Doyle stories and everything. I feel so strange, because we had to read some of those for class and now I'm reading them for pure pleasure. Yay! Glad to meet a fellow fan. :DDD<br /><br />I don't know what is up with those ads on SM's site. They drive me absolutely nuts.Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-60095761337516208762012-05-20T22:13:12.838-05:002012-05-20T22:13:12.838-05:00I like the choreography and think it's pretty ...I like the choreography and think it's pretty technically impressive, but I don't know, I guess I just wanted something different, maybe something that fit the song better. But as for the song, the more I listen to it, the more I'm really enjoying it. That seems a trait of most of SHINee's songs! :DKiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-56073126588727628202012-05-06T18:59:28.083-05:002012-05-06T18:59:28.083-05:00Oh! I new review! And I missed it. I poked fun of ...Oh! I new review! And I missed it. I poked fun of the Sherlockian SHINee and especially concept photos (*joins the choir of "yickes!"*) but I think the choreo is genius. Have you seen it? It's on SME's Youtube channel. And the song itself has grown on me a lot since I first heard it.Painless Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-71757943049622480352012-05-03T06:13:18.186-05:002012-05-03T06:13:18.186-05:00Well, apart from "Lucifer" (Korean one, ...Well, apart from "Lucifer" (Korean one, NOT Japanese! Jpn was terrible to listen lol), "Ring, Ding, Dong" and SHNee's version of "Step" by KARA (not actual, just someone made it on YouTube and I liked it better ther original XD) I didn't hear any other songs by them coz they sounded a bit weird to me. ;)<br /><br />So when I heard of their comeback I didn't jump all over my room, but when I heard the name "Sherlock" I was behaving like a crazy fangirl! LOL<br />And I was expecting smth like BBC's Sherlock-like MV coz I'm really, really, really in love with that adaptation! It's just soooo perfect and Benedict aka Sherlock is exactly how I portrated my dear Holmes while reading the book! ^_^<br /><br />Then seing all the hippy-like half naked consept photoes freaked me out! Especially Taemin's hair!!! Why making him SO girl-alike??? His quite long hair in "Lusifer" was very nice but this...O_o... imho<br /><br />At the end the MV appeared to be pretty lame for me, though the dance was perfect exept those "huge, loping, strutting steps forward" and the fact that those hippy-like clothing and dance moves definitely are NOT what can be related to Sherlock Holmes. ;)<br />But Victorian clothes were very nice indeed.<br /><br />I cannot say I liked the song but I didn't dislike it either... idk... but it's good for dancing! ;)<br /><br />TY for your revew. ^_^Maria Raizehttp://www.facebook.com/Maria.Raizenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-25457485027574905072012-04-24T22:01:36.153-05:002012-04-24T22:01:36.153-05:00You know, you're not the first person who'...You know, you're not the first person who's said that they were creeped out by the concept pics. I'm a pervert and will take whatever I can get as long as they're all over-age, but I completely understand being kind of squicked by that sort of thing. It...doesn't really match their cutesy-boy image, though, but it doesn't completely match their manly one, either, so I don't really know what the managers were thinking.<br /><br />I didn't like some of the costumes (namely Key's star shorts), but I liked the Victorian-era stuff fine.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! Enjoy "Ring Ding Dong," lol! I adore that song.Kiss Kiss Kpop Reviewshttp://kisskisskpopreviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580318150521172230.post-78547250528244183422012-04-24T18:58:06.607-05:002012-04-24T18:58:06.607-05:00Sorry, I REALLY don't like this concept/song. ...Sorry, I REALLY don't like this concept/song. I felt uncomfortable and creeped out by the concept pics, and the song/dance moves were awful - especially the costumes/styling. I'll be listening to Ring Ding Dong instead. :(Baileyhttp://pulse.yahoo.com/_U67SZ37IJIJVTT4Y5GYLDQ6DB4noreply@blogger.com