SID are a Japanese band who do
primarily rock, as well as jazz and something called ska, according to their
wikipedia page. They are, to me, undoubtedly the best band in the world. Seriously,
I can sing along to their songs, even if I don’t understand more than three
words.
And so, I present to you, ten of
the best SID videos (I will be referring to them as PVs, meaning Promotional
Videos). I highly recommend the song in each of them, but it’s the actual video
that I’m presenting.
And, in no particular order:
Ajisai
It is in random order, but this song will be at the top of every list
I make– and being the SID fan I am, you can expect more. But I love this song–
it’s one of SID’s oldest, being the first track in their first full album
Ren’ai. It’s just so rock, and still beautiful, and haunting and is everything
that SID was in the Ren’ai period.
Alibi
The iconic SID video. You can
recognize Mao’s eye make-up and ice-cream pink pants anywhere. And the other
members look gorgeous too, even if Aki is playing bass left-handed (that has
always bothered me). I’m not really a jazz fan, but I love how SID play it.
(I tried to embed the video... failed)
One of SID’s newest PVs, released
last year September. They all look amazing, though if you can take your eyes
off Aki I will be impressed. The broken glass and crystal theme really goes
with the song. It’s a rock ballad, SID’s most successful theme, and this one
peaked #2 on the weekly charts.
Mitsuyubi
Added mostly because they all look
terrific, not really for anything else. I like the tube-lights, though. Now,
let’s stare at uber-pretty Mao while he wows us with his great voice.
Namida no Ondo
Yes, Mao is pretty. No, he’s not a
girl. Yes, the members aren’t that bad at acting. I’m not too big a fan of this
song, to be honest. But I do appreciate that it’s beautiful.
Uso
You might recognize this song if
you’re a Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood fan; this was the first ending theme
for that anime. And the PV of it is gorgeous, with those beautiful lighted
flower fireworks. And, of course, they all look great. I love how Shinji plays that acoustic guitar.
‘S’
SID’s newest PV. So unlike SID’s
usual style visually, and it sounds like something older of theirs. I love how
it’s so dark and grungy. And while my sisters may have criticized him, I think
Mao looks cool with that cigarette.
Sweet?
Old song, as you might be able to
tell by weirdness. Overload of make-up, but I like it. I also have a weird
fascination with what Mao does with his eyes while he’s singing. He looks real
pretty here, but in a rather weird sort of way? And everyone agrees– Aki’s
weird dancing is sexy.
Monochrome no Kiss
My sister’s favourite SID song,
and not surprisingly so. The song is original, rockish and very cool. The video
is spectacular. I love Aki’s hairstyle, and this is one of the few PVs where
they’re dressing with a theme. I love that they’re playing on a pool.
Damn it. Damn all these Ki/oon era songs that aren't on YouTube!
Again, not one of my favourite
songs, but one of my favourite PVs. The special effects are magnificent. The
background gorgeous. Mao and Aki even more so. Shinji and Yuuya look great too,
but I can’t get over how pretty Mao and Aki are. And the falling snowflakes?
Wonderful
Special mention:
Smile
Not the best video (damn weird,
too), but just skip to 02:42 and look at Mao’s smile. It’s so cute; I don’t
know why he’s so shy about it. I just replay this video to see him smile– it
always makes me smile.
Sorry for this overly-long post on
nothing but fangirling. I just had to share this list. I most definitely will
be posting How Not to Write a Book next, so don’t get scared away by my love
for this overly pretty man and his band!
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