man I'd hate to be that guy but this album is so dissappointing. out of the 6 new songs i love 1, like 2, and can't stand the other 3. half of this album belongs and should have stayed in the zelda game i played when i was like 10.
sorry i'm the combo breaker for all this love but ughhh this album makes me cringe. thank god for songs like MOON and Love song |
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^lol No album will be loved by everyone. For me, it just happens to have many of my favorite elements of music (strings, synth, etc), and it's a happy collision.
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Nah, as soon as the sparkles and glitter wear off over the album leaking, people will get more negative. And anyway, you were just honest. Some people will like it, some people won't. :shrug |
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The album is AMAZING!
Now, waiting for the PVs and Dream ON |
For anyone that hasn't had the chance to grab one, the Limited Edition is in stock again at CDJ. Where are they getting all their copies from? lol
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I didn't think Rock'n'Roll Circus' reaction could be topped, but wowwwww~
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^ Now everyone's hating on RnR Circus :laugh
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I LOVE ALL AYU ALBUMS, so I'm the most happy fan :D
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^same here...
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One word to describe the album - Impressive.
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I loved TK's music since I was a child. This album is definitely no exception :D!
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This album is fantastic...like wow. I'm not usually one to care about such things, but the flow is incredibly. I love how nearly every song starts with piano. Everything seems so connected...it really is an interesting album, but I think it will take a number of listens to fully appreciate it.
Sending Mail is way more epic than I thought it'd be <3 November is gorgeous, especially towards the end. The only song that didn't make a big impression yet is Like A Doll. Oh, and I can see that people are gonna complain about the repetition in the album but I think it was done on purpose. It just feels like she's really bringing things home with this album and the repetition is used to make a point-most notably in do it again. |
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The repetition in sending mail may be like how someone may write a line, regret it and erase it only to write it again and then repeat without ever sending the mail out. There is also a wave contour in the pitches of the melody in Like a doll, which could be interpreted as life that doesn't go anywhere while living it without emotion. |
^I like reading your posts :)
I know nothing about music so it's nice to get the perspective of someone who does. sending mail is really interesting-I like how it starts to get harder and messier towards the end. It's kin of like the arrangement is confused but Ayu's voice stays strong and steady. I like the duality of it. |
@ kagami - Thank you. I'd also like to say I love how Ayu has really toned down the extended vibrato she somehow developed around the Secret album which I thought was terrible, and now it is used with control this year in R'n'RC and Love songs.
@ SunshineSlayer - That is so right. Most music is usually composed with some sort of direction that would create expectation for the audience, but sometimes TK just tosses in something completely unexpected which I love thinking about (like this little section of tonicization near the end of the phrase leading into the first chorus in November). |
I know this could be intentional, but do some of the songs sound unresolved in terms of melody? Particularly 'November', 'do it again', and 'sending mail'
I don't mean the songs sound "unfinished", rather.. I don't know. |
@ Coelacanth - It's really hard to explain purely through words because music analyzing really requires the score and markings on it, but I can point out the instance in sending mail which you may hear the melody as resolved.
So in the little bridge from the verse to the chorus, what's developing is an antecedent-consequent phrase period structure. The first time in the bridge feels like there is no ending, and that it should end right before the chorus but then it doesn't end again. This is definitely intentional on TK's part...as it leads RIGHT into the chorus. The melody of the chorus may to the regular feel like it's neverending, but being able to perceive multiple layers of pitch and in relation to the lyrics, the last syllable of every phrase is sung on a low pitch that coincides with the repetition of the phrase again. That is where the ending, as the melody returns to a previously established focal pitch (and harmony as well) creating a sense of no ending since the phrase is immediately repeating again in a more perceptible vocal range. What TK does in his music is very, very intentional. |
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I'm interested in how she will go about performing this song live, with the chorus being like that. |
PERFECT ALBUM.
Sometimes I can't read your posts because your negative thinking gets into my head lol I can't deal with it |
OMGGGG!!!! I'm so happy that album leaked =D. I'm still listening =D and adoring Sending email ^_^ it's very anime. Love Song is very good =D and the combination of crossroad and MOON work it out ^^
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Woah I'm login in the forum just now, and there are the leaks. Kinda expected lol.
Oh gosh I must resist :tired MUST RESIST!!111 Luckily CDJ put my order on shipping process, HELL YEAH. I hope to get it asap. Like, Monday :D |
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This kind of multi-layering actually happens a lot in Ayu's music though and most of time it's resolved in concerts with the use of a backing track pre-Peco and Princess. I have a feeling it will be up to Peco and Princess though if sending mail does get sung in concert. |
As I donīt want to read through 15 pages and there is no information summary in the 1st post.
Are tehre different covers like with A Best/A Ballads? |
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So far, two have been revealed. One 3/4 body shot, and one full body with legs. |
Oh my o.o
I hope it are not too much different ones, I guess I will buy some HK Versions then later to get all Covers^^ btw wasnīt tehre also a face shot inner Cover somewere? |
I think there might be four total, but who knows, haha. I wonder why they kept this a secret.
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I know this 2
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3...8780494988.jpg Is there more available allready? |
arhhh resist!!!! I downloaded it but havent heard the new tracks. Here there's so much love. In the review thread, there's more hate. And the hate there is really... X.X lol...
but I'll live on the beautiful side. Cant wait to hear the new sounds! though I honestly dont understand why each album Ayu creates will lead people to inevitably compare to her previous wan. Better or worse. If they are rather different, shouldnt they compliment? I mean, to me, Ayu is the only artiste where I will not split up her albums and then make a seperate copy for myself. I do that for every other artiste whenever they release a new album...and I'will just select the best and burn it into another CD with past hits. just not for Ayu :) |
I feel like the music on this album is very detailed...It is very interesting to listen to because of all the changes in the music. For the first time in a long while, I am actually interested in listening to the music and individual instruments, other than just Ayu's singing and the entire feel of the song.
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Those are the only ones that people have taken photos of, yeah.
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My new favorite ayu song is Thank U. Best thing she's done since Born to be...
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^Yea, I can definitely see that. It has that same hopeful feeling.
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I'd say it's got that sort of inspirational feel to it, but it doesn't have the Olympic feel that Born To Be... does. Maybe more like an extra encouraging version of ANGEL'S SONG? Haha.
I've heard that the arrangement is also very deep. |
I honestly am so pleased with this album. There's not a single song I skip over!!
Well.... I can see Thank U being that song possibly in the future, only because I like those inspirational songs when I'm in a good mood... haha :) Will post my review on the review thread shortly. |
Yeah, I love "Thank U" SO much! the music in that song is gorgeous and I've had the "lalala"'s stuck in my head all day.
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I've printed out all of the lyric translations and am going to listen to the whole album while reading along. Should be interesting!
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somehow I only get this with Electro.. so I really wanna hear what there is in this album MUSIC-wise. esp in a Pop album |
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the new songs are so rich with different kind of instruments in them...sound nice n never get bored with it :) |
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(Btw, I wonder what Ayu thinks of us tweeting her about listening to the album when it doesn't officially release until next Wednesday? :innocent) |
^ hahaha i think ayu is totally find with it..haha..
i guess she knows her album somehow has leaked haha XDD |
Yea, I'm sure Avex lets her know, but it still makes me giggle. XD It's an excellent way to get free advertising. :)
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Is anyone else completely blown away by November? I can't stop listening to it, it's so effing amazing. Her vocals are incredible.
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haha it's just liked when avex trying so hard to put down all the avex artists related vids on YT, but then Ayu is the one who recommends the fans to watch her best artists live performance...hahaha..
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November is like, the worst song on the album imo LOL but maybe I need to listen to it more, but first listen - not impressed.
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Worst song is Like a doll. Hello snoozeville. So boring during the chorus especially. (I don't hate it but it's def. my least fav of the new tracks. Well, actually Love song probably is. Boring too.) |
I didn't expect anything, or know what to expect. I was so 50/50 about the singles, I was pretty neutral towards RnRC too.
So when I listened to this album... just woah. Tie between Love Song, November and sending mail for my favourite new track. I think crossroad will forever be my favourite song on the album haha |
As someone said, the songs feel really rich. The music is just so good and has so many elements in every single song. It's really hard to get bored of anything, because each time I listen I notice new songs and feel myself getting deeper and deeper into the song.
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Aria should have been a full song.
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Love songs are just like MY STORY minus ROCK
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I haven't gotten over Love Song to pay much attention to the rest of the album. 43 plays for Love Song and still going.
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Btw, I'm curious if anyone noticed the Backround music in Like a doll, i love this song - but i think this bcg music DONT fit. It feels like broken rip or sth :|?
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Lol, still a good album though. |
Was she crying like the whole way through SEVEN DAYS WAR?
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yea aura said she cried throughout the performance..
ahh i feel like crying whenever i hear the live version too~ |
I don't know how you think, but for me this is the best album in the world of 2010 (so far..) :yes
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Aww I want to see that live!
Like a doll and do it again are my favorites. SOOO let down by November. The lyrics made me burst out in tears when I read them and after finally hearing the song it's like, That's it? Still hate Last angel too and I couldn't get through Sweet Season at all... and sending mail was horrible. Other than those 4 I love the album~ There's always at least four or so songs I don't care for at all. |
it's just hitting me that she released not one, but two extremely amazing albums this year.. :thud 2010 has really been an awesome year for her. I'm so proud to be an ayu fan~
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ok guys make sure when you get your copies you take pictures of them and spam her! :P
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^ great idea!!
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i btw, nie wszystko MUSI mi pasować ;> |
Well...just listened to the entire album while reading translations along with it...I teared up but didn't really cry until November...then cried nonstop through to the end of the album..Oh my. I will write a review tomorrow. Ayu is the best. <3
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and were u the one who sent her that tweet?! that pic was so interesting! kind of reminded me of an ayupanxbratz doll lol! |
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are you loosing your mind or sth? i just wrote that i dislike the bcg music that is twice in the song, but it's still an amazing track and you're saying I must love everything or I am not a true fan? where is my god now :tired but i don't want to argue or sth, but lol. and you don't have to write in polish if you don't feel comfortable, but it's quite good. |
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^ okay xD i forgive you :D
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I had to join up when I heard this album
fantastical magical wonderful flawless *_______* |
I can't say enough how much I love this album *_*
I love the 80s anime OP sound of sending mail xD, this album really feels like a perfection to me. I haven't felt this much love for all the songs on first listen since RAINBOW!!! I'm simply dying to get my copies now ^_^ I ordered the CD only from Play-Asia too lol |
oops I posted in the wrong thread :angel
I love the album a lot! Like a doll and sending mail are sooo good :heart |
Just finish listening to the album ! i don't like most of the new tracks except for Love songs and Like a doll ! I myself find R'n'r circus better but i'm glad that most of people on AHS love this album !^^!
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I just realised how many people say they cried through the album. I must be some kind of freak then, I only got a little teary through SDW lol.
I don't think Ayu wants us all bawling our eyes out over her songs xD Unless she's evil and feeds off of our tears or something... :innocent |
assume that if sending mail is opening theme song for Tales of Xillia, it would be the most perfect opening for tales series!! i loved it!!!!!
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Reading the lyrics while listening to 'November' is an amazing experience.
...and I love this David Reitzas dude, he's a great mixer. He needs to be involved in any song of hers that involves a string section. |
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I like all the songs so far. Like a doll didn't turn out the way I expected it, but I like it, while sending mail turned out to be way better than I expected. do it again is still so-so, I'm liking November and Thank U better. As for SDW, I usually love her live vocals, but this wasn't good enough to be on the album, they should've stick to the Original mix.
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I think I might actually be in love with Love songs. It's been two years since I've really liked anything as much as GUILTY.
Finally a great Ayu release :weep |
Okay, I lied and posted my review now. (Wth, 3 hours have gone by since I started writing it??) *hopes EMS comes quickly* I can't wait to hold this album in my hands. lol
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I've also noticed that his songs from the 00s on tend to be "growers." Often I just think they are OK on first hearing, but after a few listens I start realizing how brilliant they are. It's happening with the title track Love Song already; on first hearing I thought the song was just ok, but I'm already liking it more and more. Same thing with Virgin Road and Crossroads too actually. I'm glad that she did an album with him because working with her same composers over and over again I did feel that her sound was actually getting a bit stale (even though her sound is constantly changing, you could usually listen to a track and actually predict who was the composer of it.) |
I feel like Love song might be a song for me, that I will listen through years like NEVER EVER, M, Rainbow etc. This song... just got THIS.
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The performance on BEST ARTIST 2010 made me fall in love with Love Song even though I already heard the full song, but the power she put into the performance, and the scream had me sold.
reminds me of my experience of MY ALL(I htink I am one of the few people who care about that song) where it grows on me and I start repeating it nonstop. Love Song is already at 103 plays..and growing. and in regards to ayu being mad of the album leak, well considering that the album got to AyuChina, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't have reached other fans... |
does anyone get reminded of MW in some parts of sending mail? I swear sometimes I get confused and think I'm listening to MW for a few seconds lol. this is not a bad thing though as I love MW.
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I have just gave the album like 4 listens as far. I like it. It's a good album. I'm not superamazed over something just yet. I really really like do it again. :heart Now I'm off to listen for this whole day.
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Ayu is crying trough the whole song and of course her vocals suffer because of that. It is really nice watching the concert or actually being there, but as a bonus track?? Out of all coherence? Not a good idea imo. Guess I replace it. |
^ exactly, not seeing it live might be cool, but listening to her crying isn't that appealing.
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sending mail is EPIC!!! I can't stop listening!!!!!!!!!!!!
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^ I totally agree with you. It's my favorite track of the entire album :D
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Mine also! :heart
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