Your smile is like the sun - Momosu '14

Morning Musume is back with their new single, that will be released on January 29th. this time it isn't only a double A-side. Oh no, this time it is a TRIPLE A-side with the three songs ''Egao no Kimi wa Taiyou sa'', ''Kimi no kawari wa iyashinai'' and ''What's love'' and it's also the first single they release under the new name Morning Musume '14. In this post I will talk about the first one of these songs, the main song ''Egao no Kimi wa Taiyou sa''.

This song still follows the whole electronic style of this Momosu era, but at the same time it is a lot less serious that their last songs. Here we have a pretty fun song, something we didn't have in a very, very long time! Even the title already says Your smile is like the sun, so I think it's clear that this has to contain a positive message and to be a positive song. And it defenitely is, with a happy sounding chorus that somehow shows the child side of Momosu. But there are still some badass elements, like the beginning We will rock you beat and the dance battle break in the middle. Everyone shines a bit in this song, and even though a few members still don't get a solo, there isn't a clear senter either. I'm actually positively surprised at the amount of lines Masaki has nowadays. xD But these autotune lines should be banned and I'm happy that Masaki tries to sing over them at concerts. :D 

This probably isn't their strongest song, but it's fun to listen to and it's different from their other stuff!

But now onto the video!! Yossh!!

I really like how we see them from above at first..

.. and then slowly the camera comes closer and more to the front.

Hi there, Sayumi!

Sayumi: We will rock you!!

Oh right.. white background everywhere...
Seems like we shall concentrate on the dance ;)

What a surprise.. :o They added some beautiful background videos.. It changes with the music and looks so cool!!!

Haruna has the POWER!!

Oh no.. what will happen to the otehr members? xD

Ayumi: I don't care..

Those are some amazing scenes. I really like the use of green screen here.

Cute Sakura at the front :)

And Ayumin looks so mature here.. and she always has so much confidence when she dances.

Let the close-ups begin.. of course with Riho xD
These scenes aren't as bright as the dance shots.

Sayu looks as awesome as ever..

Masaki: Sayuuuuuu!!!

Oh, Eripon why are you angry?

Riho: You don't wanna know..
Zukki: *shock* What??

Ayumi: You are all crazy..

Haruna

Duuuuuuu.. here she looks so damn cute.. **

Ganbatte kudasai!

Masaki steps up..

Masaki: I am cute, nee~?

Wow, Sakura's smile looks just so awesome here.. She has so much more confidence now..

And Zukki looks beautiful :D

Yeay for the group shots!!
Leaders and the tiniest girl here!!

Um, the best voices??
Kanon looks so freaking happy XD

Sakura with the two boys.. this must feel like heaven! xD
Erina **

What are they wishing for?
Mizupon: I want this single to be succesful!!

Ace looks a bit too concentrated while Daishi just has fun xD
And Masaki is like: What's going on?

Eripon quality!! xD

And the girls are just walking in the chorus. This is actually quite refreshing xD

But the hardcore dance starts again soon xD

Yeay, some spotlight for Haruna.

A big problem for every dancing idol: HAIR!!!
Sakura: I hate it..

Wow, now this looks REALLY cool!!

It's so cool that these two have such a great bound as friends :)

Erina: I want you!!!
What.. me??

These two are just so cute together..
I would ship them anytime xD

Ayumi isn't smiling..
Ayumi: Hello.. Want some candies??

Eripon ** Zukki **
This shot is awesome!

Sayu are you in fighting mode??

So love these shots.. Especially the last one is so beautiful. Sayu mommy and Ayumi! xD

And Momosu is still walking.. About the clothes, I totally love them. I just don't like the shoes of Eripon and Haruna..

Haruna: Whaaat? I love them!

Aww.. Daishi really rocks this video!

And how can Haruka look so young here and so mature in other scenes??

Kanon's smile definetely is like the sun.. so beautiful!

Erina: I can't smile... my heart is broken.

The kid is happy xD

Love this group!! <3

Dance break battle.. For me, Daishi wins xD

Riho: What? I'm better *smirk*
Damn, this shot looks cool xD

What's this? Sayumi please stop yourself xD
And Mizuki likes what she sees.. this is dangerous.. run Ayumi! xD

Erina: Let me kiss you!
Masaki: Bwahahahahahaha..

Sakura: Erina, please kiss me!

Erina: Of course Sakura. We were just fooling around!

Kudo: Masaki belongs to me!!

And of course Riho gets a special shot. But it looks beautiful :)

THE END

Well, this is a pretty interesting video with all the different effects because of the green screen. I really like the white background and the beautiful video sequences in the background and they create an artistic atmosphere. The members all seem to have fun, especially in the group shots. They build a contrast to white coloured dance scenes as they have warmer colours and a more natural vibe. This looks beautiful, but the change is a bit hard for the eye. (It's okay, but yeah..) Also, the dance probably isn't the most interesting, but as this song isn't that fast I can understand it. Also, the whole video concentrates more on the interaction of the members and their beautiful smiles (title^^).

All in all this is an interesting change from this era's usual sound and video. It's enjoyable and fun to listen to the song and to watch the video. I like it and even though they had better songs this one isn't bad at all!!
I hope Momosu keeps up like this, as I still have two songs to review. ;)