The vocal and music combination at 4:30 and 4:35 is AMAZING. Its really hard to explain why but those 5 seconds are some of my favourite seconds of Ayu's music - its just PERFECT.

YES! Actually I just love the entire repetition of that final phrase. But yes, those 5 seconds are the peak which I look forward to every single time!

Yes...this! Mirrorcle World for me is the epitome of Ayu's "everything and the kitchen sink' songs in terms of production and arrangement, everything is just RIGHT and ADEQUATE ENOUGH. Return Road is her worst song for me in that regard, a song that could potentially and has every right to be brilliant is just the musical equivalent of someone letting an untied blown up balloon leave their grasp. But in an ART POP style twist, that could be fitting and right for the song's subject and inspiration.

I never felt that part of the song ever made any significant impact on me.
For me, it's the part where the sound of a mirror cracking and then Ayu comes back in.:yes

Also:
Ayu was mentioned here briefly, as well as Koda Kumi. http://mainichi.jp/english/articles/...0m/0na/007000c
The article seems to be saying that Avex is not paying it's artists what they deserve.:no

Does anyone know any good remixes for workouts? I'm getting bored of my current playlist so I want to revamp it. Ayu just has such a looong ass list of remixes that I can't possibly go through it all :dead2 Preferably something like Wake Me Up Remo-con remix or Beautiful Fighters MSTRKRFT remix. Just something that will really pump up my energy lol

Any of the eurobeat remixes/albums would be good at energizing you.:thumbsup
Ayu-mi-x Gold is pretty upbeat too.

^ I should probably mention that I'm also not a fan of any of the eurobeat remix albums at all lol

Lol, NONE of the songs??? Ayurobeat is like, my FAVORITE Ayu to listen to when I workout. Well, for high-energy stuff like abs. You don't even like the dreamland euromix of Heartplace from the third mix in the series? Omg it is heaven.

I guess you could throw in "Rule (80kidz's "No More Rule" mix)," that mix is fucking SIIIIIIIICK! I love how gritty it sounds, like the bass is being dragged across the floor. I think it's the most similar to that remix of Beautiful Fighters you mentioned.

Others:
Feel the love (Blasterjaxx remix)
snowy kiss (Shohei Matsumoto remix)
GREEN (CMJK Spring Storm mix)
Will (Wall5 Remix)
I am... (Night Clubbers Mix)
Ladies Night ~another night~
SEASONS "H-H remix"

Fan-mixes:
And Then (Ayu Is Soul Searching Edit) [AHS Remix Contest 2008]
Liar (Xelakad 2012 Remix Edit) [AHS Remix Contest 2012]

Originals:
Movin' On Without You
Lelio
Many Classic Moments

But in all honesty, you should check out Koda Kumi's Driving Hit's series. I listened to a playlist of tracks from that series + the Beach Mix remix album everyday when I worked out for like 2 years straight or more.

Also, I think Ayu's rock songs are great for working out. Probably better for lifting weights though.

Also, this is actually one of my favorite ayu remixes to kick off my workout to. I used to use it at the beginning of my cardio sessions. It's UK Hardcore style though, and if you don't like eurobeat you might not like this but never-the-less, it always pumps me up and keeps me feet moving when I feel I want to quit.

Helblinde - Flying higher (I♥Ayu bootleg)
https://soundcloud.com/helblinde/hel...g-higher-i-ayu

^ I had a feeling that it would be you Zeke who would really give me recommendations haha you're awesome :thumbsup truth be told, the remixes I have listened to of the ayurobeats I didn't enjoy. Perhaps I need to just delve into more of the other tracks :P I'm definitely going to check out those other specific remixes though!

I hate listening to remixes of Ayu's songs lol The only one I really enjoy is Greatful Days (Para One Remix) cuz I hate the original song so the remix made it better haha



Avex really sucks! I'm pretty sure they don't pay the artists' teams properly. I always wondered how much money Ayu's dancers receive monthly...

^ I think Maro said he was one of top 3 best-paid dancers in Japan

^^ I wouldn't be surprised if Ayu's staff is very well paid, and even less surprised if it has more to do with Ayu than with Avex.

I get the impression that Ayu considers her dancers/staff as friends... that's why she works so much, just so she won't be alone. At least working she has an excuse to hang out with them.

So she must pay them well. She knows that if they go work elsewhere she won't see them anymore.

It's a bit like the feeling of having classmate "friends" in college. You hang out with them in classes and breaks but otherwise you go your separate ways. Like the friendship only lasts inside campus.

Why on Earth did Ayu perform Duty in a track suit at CDL 00-01?

cause she could lol

I'm sure they are well paid. Ayu's dancers work so hard. Without enough money they will just leave

Nah, she probably just doesn't force her friends into her public life. She probably is just woraholic as hell.

LOL as if this is about artists and royalties, the article is likely about office, management and creative workers at Avex.

Ahh, so that's why we've got so many typos and such things...

Okay, sorry!!! I couldn't refuse to write this :S It's sad though for those people to not get paid right...