These are the best choices I can think of for Cultural Harmony Day. Before you cast your vote next Friday (November 5th, after I show you said videos at our party, so please everyone show up even if you do not want to stay for the full party!) consider these things:

1) How easy will it be to make/get outfits for all of us?
2) Will you be capable of doing the dances?
3) How necessary do you think it is accurately portray the video?

Also note that if you do not want to take part, that is fine. But you will be expected to help the other girls prepare in some way. Seniors get first pick at which morning Musume girl they want to be (:P)

E-mail me here: AtelierFille@nyc.rr.com  if you have any questions, want to cast your vote early etc. or IM me at Dagronwings04

Horizontal line separates best choices (best according to dance difficulty and how easy it will be to get outfits) from more difficult ones.

For screenshots go here: http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=181393377105 Pictures are arranged in this order:
Renai Revolution 21, Sakura Mankai, Shabondama, Sou Da! We're Alive, Jyoshi Kashimashi Monogatari, Roman, My Dear Boy, and Do It! Now
 
 

Do it! Now Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/din.html
 

Description: relationship song.13 members present Costumes: black outfits and vinyl red, white and black outfits with colored fabric.

Pros: dance is not very hard to learn. Outifts can be made or bought without too much trouble.

Cons: Might have to double up on vocals.

Dance Difficulty Rating: 6 1/2 out of 10.
 
 

Shabondama Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/shabondama.html
 

Duration: 4:13

Description: Angry love song, very strong vocals. 15 members present. Costumes: red, blue, and black dresses and "streetwear" outfits.

Pros: Dance moves leave room for much improvisation/creativity. Costumes will be easy to assemble/buy.

Cons: Is not as elaborate/impressive as some of the other videos. Might have to double up on vocals.

Dance Difficulty Rating: 4 1/2 out of 10.
 
 
 
 

Roman, My Dear Boy (Romance, My Dear Boy) Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/roman.html

Duration: 3:54

Description: Jazzy song, nice beat. 14 members present. Costumes: purple jackets and black pants and "streetwear" outfits

Pros: either style of outfits can be made with out too much difficulty. Dance moves warrant some improvisation

Cons: (cannot think of any)

Dance Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10
 
 
 

Jyoshi Kashimashi Monogatari (The story of Noisy Girls) Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/joshi.html

Duration: 6:01

Description: Song in which members talk about each other. 14 members present Costumes: plaid pants with pleater jackets and tank tops and "streetwear" mixed with a some school outfits

Pros: Very funny song, probability of using English version as it translates well. Outfits can be procured fairly easily. Song is long but movement is not strenous so we can manage. Lots of room for improvisation

Cons: (annot think of any, but this song I was aiming for for Women's history month)

Dance Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10, not just for chorus which is easy) but for coordinating our moves.

Sou Da! We're Alive Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/souda.html
 
 

Duration: 5:01

Description: Upbeat song, lots of dancing. 13 members present. Costumes: White outfits with colored flower fabric and normal "streetwear"

Pros: Upbeat, fun and funky. Outfits are not difficult to make or can be assembled from pieces we already have/could buy.

Cons: Song gets repetitive, will have to move around fairly continously for 5 minutes. Will most likely have to double up on vocals.

Dance Difficulty rating: 7 out of 10 mainly due to constant lively motion
 
 

Renai Revolution 21 Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/rr21.html
 

Duration: 4:54

Description: Groovy, funky, very nice song about falling in love. 10 members present. Costumes: Black pleather and fur outfits and multicolored velveteen and fur outfits

Pros: Very catchy song, dance is not too hard to learn. Dance is not overexhausting.May not have to double up on vocals

Cons: Will not have money or time to make outifits. Materials will cost more than many of you can afford. Any less expensive outfits may not look as good.

Dance Difficulty Rating: 6 out of 10. Chorus is only difficult part.
 
 
 
 

Sakura Mankai Lyrics: http://www.projecthello.com/momusu/sakura/mankai.html
 

Duration: 6:47

Description: mellow song with distinct japanese sound. Morning Musume: Sakura Gumi 7 members. Costumes: kimonos and pink decorative yukatas.

Pros: Would fit more under the cultural harmony day theme of something traditional

Cons: Too few people for everyone to be involved. procuring costumes will be difficult/time consuming.

Dance Difficulty Rating: 4 1/2 out of 10.