Pantans Vocaloid PVs

Pantans is one of my favourite ever Vocaloid song composers. They consist of Pantan-C and Pantan-D, a duo teamed up to create Vocaloid music. They create really good Vocaloid group songs, and have even 'put together' a Vocaloid boy group, 'Gensou Airly'. 

Pantans' Logo

So why do I like Pantans so much? Probably because of their happy, lovable songs that are mainly aimed at fan girls; their songs singing mainly about love.

Most of their songs are using their made up boy group 'Gensou Airly', and this consists of the 4 Vocaloids KAITO, Kagamine Len, Kamui Gakupo and Hiyama Kiyoteru. My official favourite used is KAITO, as he is presented as sweet and lovely in every video. Girls who like the 'bad boy' are more likely to go for Gakupo, the mischievous 'shota' lovers Len, and the smart, 'Gentlemanly' lovers may tend to go for Kiyoteru. But either way, Pantan makes every character loveable with their own presented features.

A lot of their songs seem to retain the same genre, but there are still different 'types' of song. For example, 'Indomitable Power!!' is more of a 'bad ass' song - for people who like more action, where as 'Have You All To Myself, Summer Girl!' is more sweet, for those who like songs of love. I still find, however, that all their songs are catchy, and a great bunch to add to any collection (although some guys may find them sickening...)

Here is my full list of Pantan songs. Although there is not many, I hope it to increase in future, since I love these guys so much!

1.  Battle Royal Valentine - Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, Gumi, MEIKO and SF-A2 Miki

Released On: 13th February 2010
MP3: 4Shared
This is a really cute song containing all of the most popular Vocaloid females, and is a prequel to 'Your Highness, My Princess'. It is basicly a battle against time to give chocolate to the boys on Valentine day. I like this song as it's quite upbeat, although it lacks a PV which most Pantans songs also present.

2.  Your Highness, My Princess - Gensou Airly

Released On: 1st April 2010 (White Day 2010)
MP3: 4Shared
My favourite song <3 <3 <3! It's so sweet and innocent, and makes you wish there were more guys like this in the world... the PV to this is also amazing. Although simple, you just melt over those pictures... The song is a sequel to 'Battle Royal Valentine', and is a reply to the girls. It has the same base rhythm as the prequel, but is slower and more romantic.

3.  Indomitable Power!! - Gensou Airly 

Released On: 31st May 2010
MP3: 4Shared
This song is one of my best friends favourites, as it's more 'Bad Ass' and funky than previous released songs by Pantans. This song is about them overcoming their difficulties in their various lifestyles, and how they aren't going to be pushed around by others. However, they still remain a romantic side to the song, saying as long as they have 'you' they can overcome these difficulties they face.

4.  The Summer I Can't See You - Gensou Airly

Released On: 29th October 2010
MP3: 4Shared
Another loveable song by the boys, this time being soothing and peaceful. I didn't know about this song until quite later on compared to their other songs, but it's still nice if you want something calming. I do think the pictures could be better, as they can't really compare to the contents of other PVs. It goes on about the boys not having the courage to go and see their secret crush over the summer, and although you can get jealous of the girl they represent as their crush (lol), it's still reminiscent on past experiences that everyone's had in their life.

5.  Brilliant◇Diamond - Gensou Airly

Released On: 18th March 2011
MP3: 4Shared
Another song by the boys. This theme is a lot more similar to indomitable powers than their others, and is very hard to type! Lol...

6. Borderline and Innocent - Gensou Airly

Released On: 10th May 2011
MP3: 4Shared

7. Flowers Bloom In The Night Sky, Please, Summer! - Gensou Airly

Released On: 9th August 2011
MP3: 4Shared
I'm not as fond of this song, but it is still about as good as the rest of them. I suppose it depends on the person to what you like really... But it's quite traditional, with a J-Pop feel to it.

8. Again and Again (Because It's Destiny Again and Again) - Gensou Airly

Released On: 20th October 2011
MP3: 4Shared
Another cheery song about a summer romance, fitting also with the one below.

9. Have You All To Myself! Summer Girl - Gensou Airly

Released On: 2nd August 2011
MP3: 4Shared
Another one of their best songs, It's another summer romance song, about a tropical island get-away. I love KAITO's picture in this, although Len's seems a little frumpy.

Want to add subtitles to Vocaloid Videos?

Well, the first task would be to find a decent video editing software, but which one do you use?

I've been looking around lately, trying out the so called 'best' programs to use, and I have compiled a list for you guys to see which is the best to use.
After all, there is only advice on editing the videos, but we need advice on adding subtitles!

NOTE to you guys: These reviews are mainly negative - but as most programs out there are lacking!

1. Windows Movie Maker

According to just about anyone, Wndows Movie Maker is the best choice, but for Windows XP users, it is just about useless for subtitles. The only available version for XP adds text in huge letters across the video, and this is useless when deciding you want to sub an animated PV. It also does not let you edit mp4 files, so you have to convert them before you can sub them. The new version is said to be a lot better, but concidering I have XP...moving on...


2. AVS Video Editor

This video editor is pure genius when it comes to the general program. It is easy to use, and although can tend to lag, has a huge variety in what you do with text. It would be my top pick, but it always comes down to one thing: Price. If you download the free version, it still seems miraculous in the beginning, as it still has a huge variety in features. However,  at the end of your creation, when it comes to converting the video, it places a strange red watermark in the centre of the video - unless you buy the full version. There is also lots of variety in the format you save it as, which can be a big bonus. But unless you're willing to pay for your creations, I'd give this download a miss, or all your end results will end in disaster.

3. VideoPad Video Editor

This video editor is quite good, but hard to get to grips with. People who haven't used the program before can struggle, and it is difficult and lags. The text is also force-ably placed at the bottom of the video. I'd avoid this program - unless you are REALLY struggling for software. It has a good variety of colours, however, and sizing the text isn't a problem.There is also a page on the website, also, where you can submit your ideas for the program. I myself have submitted a comment on subtitle adding. Also, there may be a time limit to how long you can keep the free version - I didn't keep it long enough to find out!

THE CONCLUSION

Don't download software for adding subtitles, unless you're  prepared to pay for full versions of things such as AVS. The free software has many limitations, but it seems that text is nearly always what they limit. I would advise you to get a crack instead of paying, but not only will this damage the company that makes the software, but it will harm you as you can spend hours looking for a version that works, which can clog up your computer and pick up viruses. One thing you could do, is use internet software, but often this can add water marks and other random things you don't necisarilly want. I will add links if I find any good ones later, but so far the results are minor.
Overall, however, AVS Video Editor was the winner for the task. It was easy to use and had lots of variety, they only real problem being the obvious price. It can lag, but that is generally down to your own computer, so when processing videos it is best to have that program running alone.

Vocaloid Hatsune Miku

Debatably the most popular Vocaloid ever, Hatsune Miku's mascot has appeared in the form of everything from figurines to concerts. Being one of my favourite Vocaloids, I feel it fit to post my next topic on her.

Data on Hatsune Miku
Name: Hatsune Miku
Voice Provider: Saki Fujita
Versions: CV01 Hatsune Miku, CV01 Hatsune Miku Append (Creating Miku English Version+Planning V3 Hatsune Miku)
Release Date: August 31st 2007 (Original Miku), April 30th 2010 (Miku Append)
Language/s: Japanese
Official Web page: http://www.crypton.co.jp/mp/pages/prod/vocaloid/cv01.jsp

Strengths: (Original) Very unlikely to loose her original sweet tone, stronger 'attack' notes, results more favourable to new users. (Append) Can be made to resemble voice provider, has variety in tone and volume.
Weaknesses: (Original) Doesn't sound very realistic, nor compares to her voice provider, voice not very smooth. (Append) If not used in variety, songs can song bad - so not very favourable to new users, Hard to distinguish between Light and Vivid voice banks.

Append Voice banks Available: Sweet, Dark, Soft, Light, Vivid, Solid.

Mascot Data:
Birthday: August 31st
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Height: 5'02''/158cm
Weight: 92.4lbs/42kg
Mascot Item: Spring Onion
Appearance: (for official appearances, see images)

Original                                                                                                                           Append

Hatsune Miku

Hatsune Miku Append

Technical Information
Original
Optimum Tempo: 70 ~ 150 BPM
Optimum Range:  A3 ~ E5
Optimum Genre: Pop Idol/Pop Dance

Append Sweet (My Favourite Append <3)

Optimum Tempo: 55 ~ 155BPM
Optimum Range: F 3 ~ D5

Miku lazying about

Optimum Genre: French Pop/ Ballad/Electronica

Append Dark
Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 145BPM
Optimum Range: D3 ~ B4
Optimum Genre: Ballad/Jazz/Folk/Ambient

Append Soft
Optimum Tempo: 70 ~ 150BPM
Optimum Range: A3 ~ E5
Optimum Genre: Soft Rock/Ballad/Folk/Ambient

Append Light
Optimum Tempo: 85 ~ 175BPM
Optimum Range: A3 ~ D5
Optimum Genre: Pop/Rock/Dance/Techno Pop

Append Vivid
Optimum Tempo: 95 ~ 180BPM
Optimum Range: G3 ~ D5
Optimum Genre: Pop/Techno Pop/Trad

Append Solid
Optimum Tempo: 65 ~ 160BPM
Optimum Range: D3 ~ C5
Optimum Genre: Pop/Rock/Dance/Electro

Demo Versions

YouTube:
First Demo Song

NicoNicoDouga:
If anyone knows a link to her demo, please tell me :)

Promotional Videos for Hatsune Miku will appear in later posts. For those that can't wait can visit my YouTube channel for my playlist, here: UtaiteUploader's YouTube Channel: Hatsune Miku Playlist

JITTER DOLL - Vocaloid PV

There are absolutely loads of Vocaloid songs and PVs, but I'd like to introduce you to a really good one - JITTER DOLL!

It is a really upbeat song with a PV that is quite down-scale - but attracted me as of its complexity...and of course because it was catchy. There are multiple Vocaloids who have covered this song, all who have done so incredibly well, my favourite being Gakupo V3's version.

Original Song
Name: JITTER DOLL

Vocals: Lily
Release Date: 25th February 2012
Composer: niki
Arrangement: niki
Lyrics: niki
MP3:  4Shared

English Lyrics:

Gazing at a droplet when the rain recedes,

The right eye connects to a power adapter,

Disorder, disorder,  With this temperature,

Everything seems to melt,

Go, go, With this hologram,

To a world filled with melancholy,

And I am manipulated, manipulated,
What can you see in that world,

The abnormal level of subconscious noise,
Humans, yes, still call this love,
There is no one who has not been granted with love, 

In this world of love and being loved,

Install the repeating history, 

And a whitish blue flash of thunder drones,
Connect, connect,  With this cord to a world filled with conflicts,
Dye, dye,  With a parasite ,

Into the bloodstream,

And what can you see, what can you see,
A flash of light breaking the sky,

The mad, uncertain power source,
Humans, yes, still call this life,
There is no one who anguish in tears, 

In this world of protecting and stealing lives,
Believe...

A trace of miracle in the clearing sky,
A trace of heartbeat in the blooming puddle,
Wake up, wake up,
The rusting gears start to move,
Connect...

Those who hold life,
Humans, yes, still call them humans,
There is no one who anguish in tears, 

In this world of protecting and killing people,

The abnormal level of subconscious noise,
Humans, yes, still call this God,
There is no one who bemoan with a withered voice,

In a world that can be salvaged while believing in God,
Believe...

Japanese Lyrics: JITTER DOLL Romaji Lyrics

Obviously, I also mentioned the different versions of this song. I'll post them below. Please take a listen :)

Cover: Kagamine Len

I found this cover really good, as it was clearer than most but still quite deep. It also has the full PV attached.
MP3: 4Shared

Cover: Kamui Gakupo V3 Native

This one is my favourite. Although his voice is not as loud compared to the music, his tone really suits the song, being is all deep and husky.
MP3: 4Shared

Cover: UTAUloid's Ritsu Namine

This is one of the most popular covers of the song. UTAUloid is a really hard program to get voices spot on, but the person who created this used the mascot's voice in a lower octave - making it (in my opinion) one of the best UTAUloid covers made. By the way, before anyone asks - Ritsu is in fact a guy who dresses as a female...
MP3: 4Shared

So, now they're all down...which one is your favourite? I know there is tough competition, but I suppose everyone will have their fave :)

Week Pick - Hatsune Miku PVs

Okay, here is a few of Hatsune Miku songs that I've took quite a lot of interest in this week.

I've decided to post a few songs every now and then for you guys to view - saves you taking ages browsing YouTube for the best songs to download or watch. Sadly for some fans, I won't be posting any Vocalo-Electro music, as there are so many similar videos and I'm not a big fan. Here, you are most likely to see PVs, popular and less popular, or my favourite picks off the site. Thanks for listening, and here are the tunes ~ <3

Heart Rhythm - Hatsune Miku Append

So jingly and sweet, this video is almost impossible to ignore.It's simply but lovely, and thought it quite a nice one to share.
Composer: 融合P
Illustrator:  真理恵
English Translation: AmeSubs
Watch on NicoNicoDouga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm18374667
MP3: 4Shared

Chaining Intention - Hatsune Miku

This PV is just amazing in so many ways. Although it is produced via MMD (MikuMikuDance), it is still one of the top PVs on YouTube. It was produced for Japan's 4th MMD competition, and actually won! And in my opinion, competition was tough in cup 4 (especially if you compare it to cup 1's winner).

Composer: Treow

Lyrics: NaturaLe

Video Creator: MatasakeP

MP3: 4Shared

Melt - Hatsune Miku

I love this PV. It's just plain adorable. Sure, everyone's heard of melt, as the creator is super famous, but this is the first time I actually watched the PV. I think it matches perfectly, as it is cute and sweet.

Composer: Supercell ryo

MP3 Download: 4Shared

For my full Hatsune Miku Playlist, please click here: UtaiteUploader's YouTube - Hatsune Miku Playlist

If anyone has any recommendations of their favourites, feel free to leave a comment! 

The Best VY2 PV's?

VY2 isn't the most popular of the Vocaloid 2's, but he's one of m favourites. So which songs are his best?

Fanmade Image of VY2 Yuuma

I'll give 5 of his best promotional videos, in any order, with their information. I know it is tough finding videos by him, but there are still many which stand out.

If anyone does not know about VY2 Yuuma, you can get more information on this post here:

VY2 Yuuma Information



1.   The Loquad On My Forehead is Bad

Song:                 Original

Publishing Date:  September 20, 2011

Composer:         uramanbou
Illustrator:           manbou no ane

Watch on  Nico Nico Douga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15658454

Yay! An original song by VY2. It's one of the popular songs by him, even though the title and lyrics are a little strange. It shows off his voice really well - and I think people have watched it more not knowing what the title is, as the one with the highest views is posted in Japanese. (And for those of you who don't know, a Loquad is a Chinese fruit)

2. A Clingy Boy Sticking For 15 Years

Song: Cover (Original By Hatsune Miku here: 15 Years Pursuing A Cute Boy)

Publishing Date:       July 11th 2011

Composer:              uramanbou

Illustrator:                manbou no ane

Watch on Nico Nico Douga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14989713

This is one of the most popular of VY2 songs, and has a really good PV to go with the song. Sadly, its a cover, and it would have been so much better to realise it as an original song.

3. Noticed

Song: Cover (Original By Hatsune Miku here: Realize It Already!)

Publishing Date:         May 3rd 2011

Composer:                Pettanko-P

Illustrator: Unknown... If anyone knows, please comment :)

Watch on Nico Nico Douga:  http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14335903

Such a sweet song for him to sing, and I must say, it may be my personal favourite. Even the picture used is so sweet, and I hope more songs like this get uploaded to the internet.

4. Lightly, Lightly

Song: Cover (Original By Hatsune Miku Append here: Hirari, Hirari)
Publishing Date: November 5th 2011
Composer:         たまぁ～ずP
Watch on Nico Nico Douga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm16081310

I like this video as it shows a lot of the potential of VY2's voice. He is one of the only Vocaloids that can perform successful low notes, and it gives a good show.

5. 1000 Cherry Trees

Song: Cover (Original by Hatsune Miku, here: Thousand Cherry Trees)

Publishing Date: November 5th 2011

Composor:        黒うさP

Watch on Nico Nico Douga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm16082434

This one is a striking song, but doesn't really show VY2 at his good points. Still, it is entertaining, and the PV to go with it is rather good.

So what's your opinion on VY2 Yuuma? And what are your favourites by him?

Other Songs by VY2 I like:

Youtube: Albino, Blackboard, The Memorable Man's Daughter, Birds Across The Stars, Single-Mindedness, Encephalon.
With Gakupoid: Pok is Invisible
Nico Nico Douga Only: The Lost One

If anyone wants any more VY2 Music Videos, Please comment.