The Appeal of THE BINARY
The view count for the music video of their new song, "Hana ni Ame wo, Kimi ni Uta wo" (Rain for Flowers, Songs for You), is growing rapidly. I also first learned of their existence through this music video—they are THE BINARY.
Their official website profile is as follows.
A unit consisting of two members, mido and akamaru.
Next-generation artists who possess 3D avatars called "third skins" and perform live both in the real world and in virtual spaces.
They are quite an intriguing unit. It is no exaggeration to say that animated music videos and internet-born artists have become a trend. However, they are a bit different. For one thing, they have held VR live performances in the past, and the details of those events are described in depth in this note by Mori de Ro.
Also, as mentioned in the text, it seems their previous songs were solo tracks by one or the other. As a newcomer who started with the new song mentioned earlier, when I listened to their past tracks, I felt that they were really making a bold move with this new release. A live concert was scheduled for May 9th at Veats SHIBUYA, but it had to be canceled or postponed due to the current situation. They were likely looking to build even more momentum from that show, so it is a shame. However, I suspect that the number of fans, including myself, has definitely been increasing since the release of the new music video.
"Hana ni Ame wo, Kimi ni Uta wo"
Overall, it is an uptempo song. The piano melody in the intro is pleasant. Within the classic structure of intro, verse A, verse B, chorus, bridge, and final chorus, the vocals trade off, and the unison in the chorus brings a sudden surge of excitement. It is incredibly pleasant to listen to, and I was captivated from the very first listen. In particular, the key change in the final chorus gave me goosebumps. The animation is also wonderful, with the large text and the entire screen brightening up during this final chorus, which really speaks to the viewer. I think the song as a whole is a fantastic piece of work, but this final chorus section is especially memorable among the music videos I have seen recently.
This is a matter of personal preference, but I really think there is great power in multiple voices blending together. I am the type of person who gets excited when a band performs and everyone sings together in harmony. It makes sense, given that my musical roots are in GReeeeN, Yuzu, and Funky Monkey Babys. Even with Sakanaction, the final chorus of "Sayonara wa Emotion" is truly moving. And so, the power that comes when the two voices of THE BINARY blend together really resonates with me. Each of their individual voices shines brightly, and when they come together in unison, it creates a great chemical reaction. I think these two are a powerful duo.
I have high expectations for their future success! I want to hear more songs with the two of them in unison!