Vocaloid Song Introduction: Connecting

Hello everyone! It's Cocoa Maro. Today, I'd like to introduce one of my favorite songs, Connecting!

About the singers and the Vocaloid P

The singers are Miku, Rin, Len, Meiko, Luka, and Kaito-niisan. The usual piapro crew.

The Vocaloid P is Halyosy, just like last time! It's amazing. I'm confident I could identify any of Halyosy's songs if there were an intro-guessing game. I intend to introduce all of them eventually.

Recommended points

1. Unique parts for each character

I forgot to write this when I did Blessing... ( -_-)＝○☆)>_<) Ouch!
A characteristic of Halyosy's songs is the intense parts that appear within otherwise gentle tracks. Like the "If I were to say it like this" and "Like this Like this Yeah" parts in Blessing.

The part where it turns into a rock style after the second chorus!

It's seriously cool. Plus, Miku's outfit is a cute idol-style costume, while Rin is in a school uniform. In other words, it also implies that Rin, who is being tossed about by school and society, is listening to Miku's song... isn't that just the best?

Furthermore, Kaito-niisan, Meiko, and Len's "Maybe nobody knows"
Perhaps it contains the sentiment that because we live in a world where we don't know what will happen, we should cherish our encounters with others (Kaito: Why do people meet each other?).

Luka's part that follows is also too gentle. I'm a Luka fan when it comes to Virtual Singers.

Doesn't this lyric hit home for those who create things on the internet?

I lost my place and didn't know what to do, and a stranger who knew nothing about me reached out a hand. They looked at what I posted. Now it's my turn to pass that kindness on to someone else.

I was someone who was in that exact situation, so I am truly grateful for Connecting.

2. A symbol of 'Utaite' (cover) culture

Covering songs is a common genre now, but I think many people sing because they have something they want to convey to the listeners. It's a lyric overflowing with the desire to tell everyone who gave them a reason to sing that they want to meet them.
Furthermore, the fact that it's Miku and the others singing it is what really hits home. Since Vocaloids are essentially (?) computers, they can't actually meet humans. Also, in most cases, the Vocaloid P isn't the one singing. Halyosy is a very good singer, but let's put that aside for a moment. I truly realize how wonderful it is that even if I can't sing, I can convey my thoughts to the whole world through Miku and the others.

3. Wanting to meet

Usually, people write 'aitai' (want to meet) as '会いたい', right? I wonder why they used '逢いたい' instead.

The character '逢う' is more emotional than '会う' and carries the meaning of 'meeting by chance' or 'destined encounter.' Do you understand the subtle nuance that words can't quite express?

So why go out of the way to use '逢いたい'?
People you meet online might pass you by in real life without you ever knowing. Even so, they are precious people who gave you a reason to sing. That's why it's probably 'want to meet by chance' (逢いたい) rather than just 'want to meet' (会いたい).

4. Many interpretations

First, the costumes. Miku and Luka are on the singing side. Meiko and Kaito are working adults. Kaito might even be a composer. Rin and Len are clearly students.
At this point, you can feel that music is a medium that can convey thoughts to many people across generations. Also, when you listen to the song while considering these costumes and roles, you realize how well-thought-out the lyric distribution is.

Furthermore...

Connecting with people online means both happiness and setbacks. Overall, the first verse might be positive, while the second is negative? That leads into the rock part, doesn't it?

Like this, there are so many lyrics that allow for various interpretations, so it's really fun to listen to!

Recommended for these people!

1. People involved in music activities

I think music has the power to unite many people. That's exactly why we feel happy or sad based on the reactions we get. Isn't this a song that hits home for those involved in music?

2. People who have been hurt online

You might get annoyed listening to the first verse, but isn't the second verse a storm of empathy?

3. People who like 'Blessing'

If you like that song, I think you'll get hooked on this one. Actually, I learned about 'Connecting' later, and it became my absolute favorite song. It had a higher level of empathy than 'Blessing' and was a bit more intense, which was just right for me.

Come to think of it...

Apparently, 'Connecting' was at Sekai Live 5th. Ugh, I wanted to hear it... (´；ω；`)
I wonder if the whole Proseka cast will cover it. I especially want 25-ji, Nightcord de. to sing it!

In closing

That was my introduction to 'Connecting'! It's truly a song I love so much that I'm getting flustered while writing this, so please forgive my vocabulary being more 'wonderhoy' than usual.

Have a great day! Bye-bye~ (^^)/~~~