The news says that they're having a contest to get tickets to attend the premiere of BUDDAH 2 along with winning the DVD for the first film. they're going to draw 40 names and send them an invitation to the premiere at the Louvre as well as an invitation for someone to accompany them

^Thank you so much! I wonder if that part that says something about orchestra is true? Is she really gonna perform?

OMG ITS COMING!!!! I cant wait!!!

It says:
-Worldwide premier proyection of the film
-Meeting with the film team
-Symphony concert of parts of the soundtrack
-Tradicional dances (theater of No)
-Guest stars: Ayumi Hamasaki and Kenichi Matsuyama

It seems true :D

I'm really excited :"> :">

OMG! omg!

I believe they would have stated it if it was scheduled. Unless it is a late decision, but I also think something like this is really well organized.

If she were to perform, I hope there'd be atleast video of her performance. It'll mark her very first performance outside Asia (correct me if i'm wrong). I have a feeling some morning news will mention her after then! Yay! This is really a huge chance for a tie-on/promotion. Ayu, don't waste it. :(

OMG all these news, i can't wait for next week!!!
Hopefully Pray doesn't disappoint and BUDDHA2 turns out to be a HUGE movie hit so Ayu would have some positive boost :)

Is BUDDHA2 gonna be shown worldwide?

the symphony concert maybe just the instrumental from the movie

and Matsuyama Kenichi too?? aah me like it :D

I would die if we also get a orchestral remix of "Pray" later on the album :heart

Let's see first how strong the song is. In fact, i'm so eager for an ayu new song, that I'll eat almost anything. :D

this.
I would love to see that No than Ayu singing lol

what is that No actually? lol xD

yeah, tbqh Feel the love didn't supplied me that much :no

Well ! I will be at the premiere and the press conference the 01.27 ! I'm SO excited and so glad !

I think about the questions I will be ask to Ayu during the press conference (if I can, of course)...any idea ? =)

I will try to make report and take some pics ! (I hope ! )

Ask her to release Pray as single! lol

Ask her for a Limited TA Live Tour Style club Tour in Europe XD

yes please! haha

also ask her for a World Tour, wonder what will she has for the answer *_*

and the j_One french channel going to have an interview with Ayu wow

Yeah ! I will try to ask her about Pray as a single ! (It has a link with BUDDHA movie so it's ok I guess =D))

Hope to have a record of her performance ! >.<
Pray is the best !

Really? It would be cool if someone recorded it.

Ask her if she'll ever come to Ireland...? </3

Can't wait for all the news from the premiere and press conference etc.

I won a ticket I can't believe it O_O
It'll be my first time seeing Ayu after 8 years of fandom <3

OMGOSH CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Looking forward to hear more about it!!

I tried to win some too... but I lost...
Lucky you !

Maybe Asia Tour more realistic...

Congratz!! Enjoy the moment!! we all deserve to have that chance for atleast once! LOL

Thank you guys ! I can try and take pictures (or audio snippets if they play the song or anything), but to be fair I don't have a smartphone, so I won't be able to "live-feed" you ! I think you can count on Ayuangel on this one !

So happy for everyone who will be able to go this time!
Only one weekend left before you guys can meet ayu, I wish you guys so much fun. Enjoy the moment.

AHHH I'M SO SO EXCITED FOR YOU ALL!!! >_<
Please report everything that happens for your fellows here in ahs!!!
about the questions, I agree with the others:

- PRAY as a single
- LIMITED WORLD LIVE TOUR, even in small venues.

Can someone record the interview with J_one? please please please!!!

Sorry, no solo interview :(
(journalists are a little bit surprised)

But I hope we will able to ask question about Pray at the press conference ! =D

And the record of her performance please ! >.<

ahh it's a pity. I wonder why she's not giving it anymore. meh.
Still we have the press conference :)

says someone who lives in asia.. SELFISH! LOL
also word tour means WORLD TOUR that incudes ASIA as well. :P

also i never understood the "i wonder if she'll ever come to my country" thing. because NO, she won't if she has no bussiness to do there. i am sure she would gladly visit every single place on the planet, she just CAN'T. Moreover she cannot predict future, so she can't say she will. I mean i know everyone wants that but atsking quetions like that is unreasonable. Lets get real, here, shall we? :innocent

it'll be great if fans scream WORLD TOUR WORLD TOUR WORLD TOUR repeatedly :laugh

Congratulations!! I can't wait to hear everyone's stories about the premiere!

Even if it's not going to happen anytime now but I want to see Ayu's reaction lol http://media.tumblr.com/d9347d11966e...mkN1qz4rgp.gif

Okay guys, as much as I'd love world tour, let's be realistic: do you think she actually has enough audience in the west for a concert, even at a small venue? I don't think so, sadly :( So it simply won't be profitable for her to come.

I'M HAPPY FOR CHU BUD! :luv2 I really Hope this press conference will turn out good!

Ohm by the way, congratulations to those who'll get to see Ayu there *.*

Congrats to those who won a ticket!! Have fun and enjoy it!
I really wanted to win a ticket:weep

Maybe she could attend some anime expos or something like that

^yeah and also like the sakura matsuri event

I couldn't win the ticket, but I'm going to Paris tomorrow, and stay there till Tuesday. Wo else?

I never expect her to do a world tour in her usal Tour Style of Arena Tours.
But I think it´s realistic to hope for a small club tour in Limited TA Live Tour style. Like small clubs with place for ap. 500-1000 ppl.

@thread
congrats to everyone who got tickets ^_^
Wish I had the money to go too, but France/Paris is so far away <.<

I don't think she can even have 500 ppl attending here. Unless she has like only 1 concert, where all the fans from Europe & US fly to that place to see her. But even in that case I'm not sure. Considering that not that many fans actually came to see her whenever she met with fans abroad that she was even able to communicate and remember some people... And seems like only a few fans are going to meet her in France. So not really likely

Gackt was also able to give 2 Concert in Germany alone. And they were sold out rly fast o.o I was thinking to go even if I am not a big fan of him, but yeah, tickets were gone too fast^^
And I think you can´t compare a concert with a meet up. For a concert I can plan months before and save up money and arrange it with work. For stuff like now in paris or back in London, it's normaly spontaneous for us to know. eg for France now, I couldn´t save up enough money in that short time, and ppl go working, they need to plan their holidays. They can´t say to their boss "oh i need some days off in 3 weeks"
Also there are ppl who don´t want to camp days in the cold before a hotel and wait to see their idols for 10 minutes (don´t get me wrong I personally whould xD) but whould go to a concert. I have some German bands I like listening too, and also visit their concerts, but I whould never ever camp in front of hotels to see them XD
It´s not that I am a dreamer, but I am also not too pessimistic^^

if she want, a world tour is not impossible... there are many fans .
the problem is she or avex that doesn't want to risk -.-

According to ForAver Club PRAY will be distributed on mumo from 27th January~

*--* can't wait for that!!! thou it will flop even digitaly with this lack of promotion in Japan...

great! can't wait to hear it :)

Ahhhh can't wait for PRAY!!!!!!!!! Excited!!!

can we like, help promoting it instead? LOL spread the word!

She could easily have a club tour through several countries... Considering how rare is for a jpop star to have a world tour, there wouldn't be only Ayu fans attending.

She could also have one or two big scale tours on the West if she promoted it right. Don't forget people like Miyavi and Gackt are constantly selling out concerts around the globe and that L'arc~en~ciel sold out Madison Square Garden.

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Thanks for sharing.. And her is kind of... unique.

I think J-rock and visual-kei bands are more popular than ayu and the rest of the japanese divas

oohh lucky you guys! I'm so happy for you :)

That's awesome! She looks so cute <3 Wish I could be there as well =D

is that new? she already in Paris?

yep ^^ she tweeted some pics too

Awww you guys are so lucky :love

But where's ayu's right leg? :shakehead

She gets prettier as she ages. Hopefully she will drop her crazy hair colors and heavy make-up soon in favor of a more natural look. That coat she is wearing looks warm enough for all of you next to her :-D

Can't wait to hear Pray next week!

It´s so cute you all bend knees or bow down (is this the right words?) to be on Ayu´s height *_*

Aw~ so cute! :heart

Actually, it might sell well digitaly. It's a good idea to let people buy the song the same day as the premiere. The japanese media'll surely talk about this event & so about Ayu and Pray, too.

I cant wait for tomorrow! hope someone will share Pray!

Lucky Paris fans. :)

So Pray will be out as a full track tomorrow? Or will we just snippets like some chaku-uta?
Im so excited!!!!!!

I wonder what time the event would start tommorow ?

In the web where you can try to get invitation it says you must be at Louvre at 18:30.
So the event must start about 19:00 or so~ :D

Yes, it´s written on the ticket that the showing starts at 7 !

Pray is out! one of her best song! love it <3

listening to Pray!!!!

omg 6 mins for this beautiful long waited ballad!!! I LOVE it! :heart:heart

the intro is beautiful! the arrangement!!!

I like the beginning part. It is epic

Pray is so beautiful ! It's deep melody ! Hope the The best PV too !

PRAY is a masterpiece. The melody is wonderful. The arrangement is elaborate. Ayu's voice is beautiful. Everything is wonderful, beautiful. From the first notes, I was thrilled. Love it Love it Love it ♥

^ quoting you all. It's easily one of the best among ayu's ballads. I HAVE CHILLS. She showed once again that she's the true queen of ballads. My god. It's too beautiful for words.

OMG! "Pray" is a masterpiece!!! I got goosebump when i listen to it!!! Best ballad for new year!!! Love it!

Im so touched by this song :')
It's truly beautiful and just...ahh..i dunno how to describe this beauty. Her emotional vocals are so evoking

The only thing I can say is that I really really love it.

i need to know the lyrics now >< such a tear-jerker

My first impression: didn't like it. The chorus looked like it was going to be epic, but it fell down after a few seconds. The intro and the bridge's first part are nice.

Well, maybe it'll grow on me later, but until then, i'll pass this one (saddly).

It DOES sound LOVE again-ish but I really lile it. Ballads have always been ayu's strongest point for me, and this is no exception. I wish it had a beautiful PV and a couple of TV lives so it could grow more on me, but I doubt well be gettin any if that

i have a feeling this wont have TV performance. it would be butchered so bad Im not sure if Ayu would want that ><

ahh Pray is so beautiful!

I love it :heart

I've posted a translation in the Pray Lyrics thread. It's one of her best lyrics in a while imo.

OMG! I love Pray! Very beautiful, sweet and touching. Ayu´s vocals are nice! She did very well, I knew... She is so talented! :love

She gave us a great song! (mod delete feelthelove)

Nice melody and voice ! I really like this short passage after the chorus with this asian instrument ?? it is unfortunate we don't heard more asian things like that through the whole song ! The song is nice but I expected a "WoW" moment before the last chorus but it never came ... it's my only complaint but her singing is very emotional =)

Since her ban on music station has been removed, i hope she makes at least one performance

The arrangement is gorgeous. Not too sure how I feel about the composition yet. But this is a solid song!

beautiful song!!!

This song is very beautiful and emotional. I'm impressed with the classical feel and that asian instrument that appears for a short while in the song. Ayu's voice is really good and the beginning is as well very good. What can I say more! I'm very glad for this release :)
I've listened to Pray for 8-10 times already.

so.. i'm just even more sure after listening to this as a whole that it belongs tpo LOVE again. Now they did some good stuff in it, but i kinda wanted more build up towards the chorus, more layers in the instrumental, because the intros and stuff in between was rather good. gosh i cannot get rid of the feeling that it reminds me of either Sakura or Gloria I cannot make up my mind it has those string sinthesizers in it as well i think it actually has a bit of both, maybe more on the Sakura side tho. Yep deffinitelly Sakura. One thing I do really love is vocals.

in all... this is not a bad ballad. It's lovelly.

There's a part of the melody that really sounds like "HANABI" before the finale.

I loved every second of this song, the instrumentals are wonderful and the emotions are overflowing through the lyrics :heart it deserves the same attention JEWEL had eight years ago...

What time will the event be? Is it already the 27th in Paris now?