Producer Spotlight: ◆◆◆◆◆P

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◆◆◆◆◆P

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◆◆◆◆◆P's name is read as "five diamonds P". You might have heard of his name from the epic KagamineP Mei Ittemiro! video or, if you are a fan of talkloids, might have heard him from his many talkloid uploads. His name came from how he uses diamonds as bullets in his blurbs. And now I will proceed to overuse his name because I love it.

◆◆◆◆◆P is one of Nico Nico Douga's early Kagamine producers, having started uploading his works around 2008. Like many producers, he started off with chiptune songs and ballads mainly of keyboards and other electronic beats. Eventually, his music slowly evolved from chiptune/pop-ish songs to a more jazzy aura. His later works have also remarkably improved in terms of instrumentation, as they now sound "fuller" with piano and violin music. He often makes cheerful and light jazz songs with a certain "fuwafuwa-ness" in them, which makes them a relaxing listen.

As I hinted, ◆◆◆◆◆P uses mostly the Kagamines (especially Rin). Later on, he started using Miku, too, although his talkloid works are always the Kagamines. His Len is tuned a bit high than usual, with a boyish lilt (especially when talking) while his Rin is voiced like a little girl, with high, slightly shrill talking voice but gentle singing voice.

sample songs
• Yuri Hakaze (Rin)
• Kaze no Uta (Rin)
• la petite musique (Rin)
• Afternoon Tea (Rin x Miku)
• After a Sad Dream (Miku)

nikki says:
I knew about ◆◆◆◆◆P because of the Kagamine P Mei Ittemiro video and I'm thankful for that because Vocajazz is one of my favorite genres. I especially like his recent works since he has started experimenting with various techniques as well as instruments, yet despite that his songs still sound really gentle and calming. My favorite is Yuri Hakaze and Afternoon Tea, although to be honest I have a lot of listen to, especially his talkloid uploads.

Producer Spotlight: 21SeikiP

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21SeikiP / 21世紀P

mylist | piapro

21SeikiP (21st CenturyP) is a semi-prolific Vocaloid producer, having started only in 2009. His P name is his own decision and it's said that the reason he started making Vocaloid songs is because he had "too much free time" at one point. He regularly plays in a band and is part of a music club in his university, so it's no surprise that all the instruments played in his songs were by him, particularly the electric and acoustic guitar. He also provided the guitar music for sequel's hit Lobelia.

21SeikiP's music is largely varied, probably due to his exposure to various styles when playing in a band. He has written pop songs, rock songs and rock ballads. As expected all of his works are accompanied by either acoustic or electric guitar. His rock ballads are often laced with piano/keyboard music with very gentle melodies sharpened only by his guitars. His more upbeat ones are rich with interesting guitar styles, usually with muffled drums and catchy ringing intros that echo in the ears. Despite the "vocarock" label, though, his rock songs are never hard on the ears, rather very light, quite similar to KuwagataP's type of songs. Aside from rock songs, he also does pop songs, which are often of very light, chiming melody and cute beats. His pop songs are often called "minna no uta" for their catchy factor and cutified presentation.

He mostly uses Hatsune Miku in his works, although he has also used Gakupo and UTAU Kasane Teto. He doesn't have a particular quirk when tuning, instead he matches his tuning with the song type. In his ballads and pop songs, Miku is tuned high and gentle, almost whispery, while in his rock works, Miku is tuned a little deep and solid and loud to match his guitars.

21SeikiP doesn't have a solo CD of his own, but he participated in the Vomas 12 CD Petal, which includes other Ps such as sequel, FamimaP, buzzG, MyumP, PowapowaP, KusoinakaP, etc.

sample songs
• Party (Miku)
• Your Figure Looks Like Me (Kasane Teto / Hatsune Miku)
• Cicada (Miku)
• 21XX (Miku)
• Shiroi Hi (Gakupo)

nikki says:
I discovered 21SeikiP when I accidentally saw his "Cicada". I loved the melody and hoped for more like it when I looked up his mylist. It was a surprise that none of his songs sound alike at all, in fact most of them are of different genres, too. It's kind of interesting to find a P with no specific genre since it shows their flexibility as a musician and creator. While I do like his ballads and pop songs more, I admire his guitar-playing in his rock songs.