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truehappiness 21st September 2010 11:34 AM

New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [XI]
 
Please let me know if anything needs fixing or needs to be added to the first post!

Covers
Spoiler:


Tracklist information
Spoiler:
**SEVEN DAYS WAR is a cover from TM NETWORK, originally released in 1988.

**THIS TRANSLATION IS FROM MISA-CHAN - http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=328
49th and 50th singles, to be released in 2 weeks during September!
22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad]


New song [crossroad], which was released as a chaku-uta to buyers of 48th single [MOON/blossom] is set for release!
In addition to 2 new songs, new remixes of popular tracks [MOON] and [blossom] will also be included, to make 3 different versions!
※ The contents of the CD and DVD listed below are subject to changes.

[crossroad]
2010.9.22 IN STORES


★ First press bonus: Serial Number Access Card
◎ Chaku-uta for the upcoming song (50th single) available for a limited time
◎ For buyers of 48th, 49th and 50th singles, unreleased photos limited for mobile phone redemption + PC wallpaper

[CD+DVD]
<CD>

1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix)
3. blossom (Clockwork Yellow remix) *Clockwork Yellow is CMJK's band with tasuku and other friends/artists
4. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
5. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
<DVD>
1. crossroad (video clip)
2. crossroad (making clip)
3. blossom (video clip)

*blossom's PV will not feature Ayu. Instead, a member from Tohoshinki is the lead actor of the PV.

[CD]
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix)
3. blossom (Clockwork Yellow remix)
4. MOON (Orchestra version)
5. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
6. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

[CD]
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix)
3. blossom (Clockwork Yellow remix)
4. blossom (Orchestra version)
5. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
6. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

For L release:
49th and 50th singles, to be released in 2 weeks!
29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L]


A single to commemorate the 50th release mark; a maxi-single since [&] released July 2003, 7 years ago!!
With extravagant composers, 3 new songs (planned) set for release! 2 video clips will also be included on DVD, as well as remix versions of the songs from the 49th single, to make 4 different versions!
※ The contents of the CD and DVD listed below are subject to changes.

[L]
2010.9.29 IN STORES


★ First press bonus: Serial Number Access Card
◎ Chaku-uta for the 50th single songs acapella version (available for a limited time)
◎ For buyers of 48th, 49th and 50th singles, unreleased photos limited for mobile phone redemption + PC wallpaper
★ For first press buyers: a special first press package (planned)

[CD+DVD]
<CD>

01. Virgin Road (Original mix)
02. Sweet Season (Original mix)
03. Last angel (Original mix)
04. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
05. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)

<DVD> (※planned)
01. Virgin Road (video clip)
02. Sweet Season (video clip)
03. Virgin Road (making)

[CD+DVD]
<CD>

01. Sweet Season (Original mix)
02. Virgin Road (Original mix)
03. Last angel (Original mix)
04. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)
05. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)

<DVD> (※planned)
01. Sweet Season (video clip)
02. Virgin Road (video clip)
03. Sweet Season (making)

[CD]
01. Last angel (Original mix)
02. Virgin Road (Original mix)
03. Sweet Season (Original mix)
04. crossroad (Orchestra version)
05. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Orchestra version)
06. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)
07. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
08. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)

[CD]
01. SEVEN DAYS WAR (TK Acoustic Piano mix)
02. Virgin Road (Original mix)
03. Sweet Season (Original mix)
04. Last angel (Original mix)
05. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)
07. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)


Lyrics
Spoiler:
Virgin Road

Translation by Misa-chan (http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...00&postcount=8)
Hey, all this while, the loneliness, the pain, the guilt
And love. For all these, with my heart, "Thank you"

Hey, all this while, the things which I could not say
uh- If I had the words, for this life, "Thank you"

That day, when I didn't treasure myself
The one who got hurt, was not me

I can't forget the day when
I first saw tears on that always cheerful profile

I met someone who said "I love you, and want to protect you"
From now on, the two of us will set off together
No matter what sadness we'll face, what happiness we'll meet
No matter if we're apart, we promised to live on together
So please watch over me

Hey, from now on, everything which may happen
uh- I'll be grateful for it, from now till forever, "Thank you"

There were also nights when we argued, cried, yelled
And ran away from home

Even so, in the end, someday,
I will be understood by someone. I know that

I realized that, someone I met and loved a long time ago,
is so much like the you, whom I love now

I realized that, someone I met and loved a long time ago,
is so much like the you, whom I love now
Like that impulsive behaviour, I feel like I've known it before
When I noticed that, a single tear, so very warm,
Traced down my cheek

Hey, all this while, the loneliness, the pain, the guilt
And love. For all these, with my heart, "Thank you"

Kana and romaji from tokyoxjapanxfan (http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103875)
ねぇ今までの 孤独や痛みや罪
愛 その全てに心からありがとう

ねぇ今まで ちゃんと言えずにいた
uh-言葉がある この命をありがとう

自分を大事に出来なかったあの日
傷ついたのは私なんかじゃなかった

いつでも明るく振る舞ってきたその
横顔に初めて涙見た日忘れない

こんな私の事を愛し 守りたいと言ってくれる
人に出逢いました これからふたり共に歩き出します
どんな悲しみが襲っても どんな喜びに出逢っても
どんな瞬間も分かち合い 生きて行くと誓いました
どうか 見守ってて

ねぇこれから 起きて行く全てにも
uh-感謝してくよ これからもずっとありがとう

言い争って泣いたままで叫んだり
家を飛び出して行った夜もあったね

それでも結局いつでも誰よりも
理解してきてくれた事わかってるから

貴女がいつかのその昔 出逢い愛したあの人と
私が愛している人は どこか似てる様な気がします

貴女がいつかのその昔 出逢い愛したあの人と
私が愛している人は どこか似てる様な気がします
例えばふとしたしぐさに どこか面影感じる
そこに気付いたとき涙が 一粒頬をつたいました
とても温かい

ねぇ今までの 孤独や痛みや罪
愛 その全てに心からありがとう

Romaji
nee imamade no kodoku ya itami ya tsumi
ai sono subete ni kokoro kara arigatou

nee imamade chanto iezu ni ita
uh- kotoba ga aru kono inochi wo arigatou

jibun wo daiji ni dekinakatta ano hi
kizutsuita no ha watashi nankajya nakatta

itsudemo akaruku furumatte kita sono
yokogao ni hajimete namida mita hi wasurenai

konna watashi no koto wo aishi mamoritai to itte kureru
hito ni deaimashita korekara futari tomo ni aruki dashimasu
donna kanashimi ga osotte mo donna yorokobi ni deatte mo
donna syunkan mo wakachiai ikite iku to chikaimashita
douka mimamottete

nee korekara okiteiku subete nimo
uh- kansha shitekuyo korekara mo zutto arigatou

iiarasotte naita mama de sakendari
ie wo tobidashite itta yoru mo attane

soredemo kekkyoku itsudemo dare yorimo
rikai shitekitekureta koto wakatterukara

anata ga itsuka no sono mukashi deai aishita ano hito to
watashi ga aishite iru hito ha dokoka niteru ki ga shimasu

anata ga itsuka no sono mukashi deai aishita ano hito to
watashi ga aishite iru hito ha dokoka niteru ki ga shimasu
tatoeba futo shita shigusa ni dokoka omokage kanjiru
soko ni kizuita toki namida ga hitotsubu hoho wo tsutai mashita
totemo atatakai

nee imamade no kodoku ya itami ya tsumi
ai sono subete ni kokorokara arigatou

crossroad
Translated by maikaru (post @ http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...stcount=437:):
There are sometimes I wonder
How much different
Is the scenery I can see from here
Than the one I drew in my dreams?

That time, when it was the beginning of the crossroad,
I said "It might be better to choose this way."
That time, when it was the beginning of the crossroad,
I wondered what was on the other side.

But I'm still moving forward,
And I haven't lost yet. (NOTE: Like, a fight. Not lost in the road or something)

I wonder if that person
Who, so they wouldn't get hurt,
Protected them self by pretending to be strong,
Came to laugh well?

Something that is continuously Changing,
Something that came to be changed,
And something that cannot change,
Am I able to be laughing well?

There are only nostalgic memories.
I unexpectedly went too far,
On the road that rolls on everywhere,
And when I did that, it was warm, but painful.

"What did I lose
While I was turning into an adult?"
"What is this thing that keeps multiplying,
While I'm turning into an adult?"
Even this moment when I am thinking this things,
Is also turning into the past.

I got the feeling that
The person I passed now
Resembled someone's profile
From sometime, but

Without being able
To call out for that person,
I stared at their back,
As they went far off.

But I'm still moving forward,
And I haven't lost yet.

I wonder if that person
Who, so they wouldn't get hurt,
Protected them self by pretending to be strong,
Came to laugh well?

Something that is continuously changing,
Something that came to be changed
And something that cannot change,
Am I able to be laughing well?

Kana lyrics:
ここから見えている景色は
夢に描いていた景色と
どのくらい違うのかな
なんて思う時があるよね

あの時立った分かれ道の始まり
選んだ方はこっちでよかったかなって
あの時立った分かれ道の反対
側にあったのはなんだったのかなって

それでも進み続けてる
まだ負けてなんかいないよって

傷つかない様に
強がる事だけで
自分を守っていた
アイツはうまく笑えるようになったかな

変わって行く事
変えて来た事
変えられない事
私はうまく笑えてる?

懐かしい想い出達ばかり
そこらじゅうに転がる道を
偶然通り過ぎたら
温かいけど苦しかった

大人になって行く程に失って
きたものは一体何だったかなって
大人になって行く程に増えてく
これって一体ねぇ何なのかなって
考えたこの瞬間
さえもほら過去に変わってくね

今すれ違った
誰かがいつかの
あの子の横顔に
見えたような気がしたのにどうして

声をかける事
さえも出来ないまま
遠ざかって行く
後ろ姿を見つめてた

それでも進み続けてる
まだ負けてなんかいないよって

傷つかない様にと
強がる事それだけで
自分を守っていた
アイツはうまく笑えるようになったかな

変わって行く事とか
変えて来た事とか
変えられない事
私はうまく笑えてる?


PV directors / Composers & arrangers
Spoiler:
Masashi Muto (Sexy little things, Microphone, You were... etc) is directing crossroad and the Virgin Road / Sweet Season PVs, it seems.

Takahide Ishii is directing blossom's PV.

Quote:

Virgin Road (5:55)
music: Tetsuya Komuro
arrangement: Yuta Nakano

Sweet Season (5:05)
music: Noriyuki Makihara
arrangement: Shingo Kobayashi

Last angel (5:44)
music: Tetsuya Komuro
arrangement: CMJK

crossroad
music: Tetsuya Komuro
arrangement: Tetsuya Komuro

SEVEN DAYS WAR
lyrics: Mitsuko Komuro
music: Tetsuya Komuro
arrangement: CMJK
Tetsuya Komuro worked on the compositions for both of the songs on crossroad. According to articles, Komuro arranged crossroad as well. Tetsuya Komuro also composed Virgin Road and Last angel on L.

CMJK arranged SEVEN DAYS WAR on crossroad.

Makihara Noriyuki composed Sweet Season on L.


Audio rips / live rips / CMs / PV previews / PVs
Spoiler:
L CM
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/avexdb/ayu/asx/l_100929.asx

crossroad PV full:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gkone01 (Post 2494318)
I uploaded LostHeaven's file on wideo, if anyone want to see it
http://www.wideo.fr/video/iLyROoaf8-DI.html

Virgin Road PV preview with no sound:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xev...-preview_music

Full version of Virgin Road:
http://dai.ly/cNVmii

Short version of crossroad PV:
http://www.wideo.fr/video/iLyROoaf8lkk.html

SEVEN DAYS WAR
http://www.mediafire.com/?1zmghv2u9dm22zj

Virgin Road
http://www.mediafire.com/?v5u0h0r1q20qc08

-- from tokyoxjapanxfan

Sweet Season from L preview from Sweet CM:


blossom PV preview


crossroad CM:
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/avexdb/ayu/..._crossroad.asx

http://www.mediafire.com/?4ke5a53w104i8oe
crossroad live rip from a-nation '10 from bringer of the sun.


First press bonuses
Spoiler:
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/2...x358128534.jpg
Poster on the right comes with L.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2...0759238218.jpg
Sticker set + postcard.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8...450x60012w.jpg
Poster that comes with crossroad.


The First Press / Preorder Bonus for [crossroad]:
Original Poster Design A
(B2 Size)※1st~25th Singles Collage

The First Press / Preorder Bonus for [L]:
Original Poster Design B
(B2 Size)※26th~50th Singles Collage

source: Shinseido.co.jp

**TRANSLATION HERE BY MISA-CHAN - http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=328
22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad],
29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L] start of preorders!

For [crossroad]:
★TeamAyu Official Shop gift
Single Covers Sticker Set (1st~25th)

★mu-mo Shop gift
[crossroad] Original Postcard
※ All gifts are the same, there are no different versions.

- Preorders from 2010/8/6 18:00 ~ 2010/9/29 Noon
- Original gifts are limited, and will only be given out to those who order before 2010/9/29.
- Gifts are served on first-come-first-served basis.
- For those who preorder during 2010/8/6 18:00 ~ 2010/8/31 Noon, the order will arrive by release date.
- For those who preorder during 2010/8/31 13:00 ~ 2010/9/22 23:59, the order will arrive from release date onwards.

For [L]:
★TeamAyu Official Shop gift
Single Covers Sticker Set (26th~50th)

★mu-mo Shop gift
[L] Original Postcard
※ All gifts are the same, there are no different versions.

- Preorders from 2010/8/6 18:00 ~ 2010/10/6 Noon
- Original gifts are limited, and will only be given out to those who order before 2010/10/6.
- Gifts are served on first-come-first-served basis.
- For those who preorder during 2010/8/6 18:00 ~ 2010/9/6 Noon, the order will arrive by release date.
- For those who preorder during 2010/9/6 13:00 ~ 2010/9/28 23:59, the order will arrive from release date onwards.

a-nation'10, powered by Weider-in Jelly, will have a [Real mu-mo shop] set up at the community area during the event!
New singles 22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad] and 29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L] will be sold at the [Real mu-mo shop], and those who preorder these singles there will receive original gifts as presents!
Do check out the [Real mu-mo shop] ♪

22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad]: Original Tattoo Seal A
29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L]: Original Tattoo Seal B


Notable links

Yukitora 21st September 2010 11:43 AM

Both MOON and blossom sound so much more epic on crossroads. I think ayu should consider having fully orchestra arrangements for future A-sides.

ayumisrael 21st September 2010 11:49 AM

jbook real time rankings (for now)

#1 crossroad CD+DVD
#5 kuu's suki de suki de suki de.../anata dake ga CD+DVD
#14 kuu's suki de suki de suki de.../anata dake ga CD
#17 crossroad CD B
#26 crosscroad CD C

Estella 21st September 2010 12:00 PM

The Crossroad PV reminds me of:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWbfgGDl6XE

I like it but it does seem kind of pointless, bit over the ballads.

thatstacey 21st September 2010 12:20 PM

Aw, the poster doesn't look nearly as nice as I was imagining. :( I was hoping for something more along the lines of the Premium Countdown Live merchandise. Still super excited for these singles. I hope they get a digital release internationally. I want all of the b-sides! D:

LacusClyne 21st September 2010 12:29 PM

Can anyone upload the pv to YouTube? That one don't work for me. I'm working now, so I can't download at all!!!! Sad..

sanzo2011 21st September 2010 12:44 PM

Tomorrow's the first day sales for croosroad ! i'm just too excited !
P/s : i just saw Croosroad full pv ! it's good but it'll be better if Ayu's lips didn't look thick like that ^^!

SURREAL__RAINBOW 21st September 2010 12:49 PM

good luck crossroad!!!!!!! :)

Aderianu 21st September 2010 12:54 PM

you saw PV schedule? ) Great promotion =)

Spoiler:
blossom (Short Ver.)
MORNING HITS
2010/09/21 08:00~09:00

crossroad (Short Ver.)
SUPER HITS SINGLE RANKING 20
2010/09/21 10:00~12:00

blossom (Short Ver.)
MORNING HITS
2010/09/22 08:00~09:00

blossom (Short Ver.)
MEGA HITS
2010/09/22 15:00~16:00

crossroad (Short Ver.)
レコチョク『着うた』RANKING
2010/09/23 10:00~12:00


blossom (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/21 05:00~07:00

crossroad (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/21 16:30~17:00

blossom (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/21 26:00~26:30

blossom (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/22 08:00~09:30

crossroad (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/22 10:30~11:30

blossom (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/22 22:30~23:00

blossom (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/23 05:00~07:00

blossom (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/23 08:00~09:30

RAINBOW
REQUEST JP
2010/09/23 10:00~10:30

crossroad (Short Ver.)
JUKE JP
2010/09/23 22:30~23:00

ayumisrael 21st September 2010 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatstacey (Post 2494359)
Aw, the poster doesn't look nearly as nice as I was imagining. :( I was hoping for something more along the lines of the Premium Countdown Live merchandise. Still super excited for these singles. I hope they get a digital release internationally. I want all of the b-sides! D:

I think that it's better in the manner that the covers on the poster are quite big size, rather than the small squares like in the PCDL towel for example, so it's quite nice. :D

^That's great! Hopefully it will help since I'm not sure if PVs on TV are as helpful as before (at least in Japan), they are more helpful being on a release's DVD. xD

Ranma Matsuri 21st September 2010 01:00 PM

Glad to see crossroad doing well on it's first day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanakopy87 (Post 2494155)
seems like they haven't ship those cds yet :irked
they just said that on twitter

Ik!!! I just woke up and found they that they shipped them out yesterday so I won't be getting them until tomorrow. T_T I had meticulously planned this entire order before I placed it over a month ago and was so looking forward to holding crossroad and all my other new goodies in my hand today. Oh well, some have a worse wait than I do so I can't complain much but it still bites when things don't go as planned.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emiko (Post 2494157)
I don't really care for the lack of enthusiasm over the 50th single's packaging and goodies.

This was a great opportunity to do something really cool for the fans who have supported her for the 50 singles lol...maybe they're planning something else.

...or maybe we just expect too much...but my god, I mean, of all singles to do something for, do something for the important ones :/

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyusakiFan (Post 2494165)
I'm not one to really complain about many things, but I do have to say that I'm honestly disappointed that the single will no longer come in special packaging. As far as singles go, I typically do not buy singles from any artist unless they have b-sides, are limited edition or come in special packaging. So for me, it did play a major role in me buying the single at this time. While I would have purchased this single either way since it is her 50th and she is trying to break a record, I would have been willing to wait to buy L at a later time if I would have known that it would have been released in normal packaging. I put other financial obligations on the backburner at the time I preordered this single to make sure I got a special edition so for things to change at the last minute like this is a bit disappointing. But overall, I'm still excited for this single so I'm looking forward to getting it. Plus, as someone stated before, Max did say nice things about the packaging I believe so hopefully there will still be something physically unique about the single so it does stand out from her regular singles. It is her 50th after all so it deserves to standout from her other singles as it is a big accomplishment. I just wish I would have known ahead of time so I could have prioritized things differently for myself. Plus, this is the second time something like this happened to me after I preordered an item so it's starting to become a little pet peeve of mine when they start changing stuff at the last minute, lol.

Agree with both of these completely. I haven't even ordered L yet and not sure I even will now. Both because of other financial priorities that have come up and because now a good part of the reason I wanted a 1st press copy anyway has been stripped away. *sigh* The only reason I was purchasing these singles (because I usually don't buy singles unless there's a special packaging or limited edition) is because I thought they'd be something special--especially the 50th, now it just feels like * monotonous voice* 'yeah it was Ayu's 50th single and we know we made a big deal about it and all but now we're kinda meh. Sorry fans'. -.- I probably will still get it (if I can) but it'll be more of obligation than anything since I've already bought the 48th and 49th, but honestly I'm not ecstatic about it at all anymore.

*goes to watch PV now*

ayumisrael 21st September 2010 01:19 PM

crossroad CD B went up to #13. XD lol

Ranma Matsuri 21st September 2010 01:27 PM

^Yay for my lovely version B! XD

TITANIC 21st September 2010 01:36 PM

as expected Ayu will win this week.

freedreamer 21st September 2010 01:37 PM

O lol i totally forgot about blossom's PV..oops. I wanna watch it too. Seems dramatic.

AyUmIXx 21st September 2010 02:16 PM

i've been waiting for blossom PV, but what i could find is only screencaps~~
haishh The Tohoshinki fans have not yet shared the file too~~

jbrat2219 21st September 2010 02:31 PM

The queen is about to take her #1 spot for sure! :D

ayujarl 21st September 2010 02:49 PM

had a heart attack seeing last thread title
I thought Ayu's next single after "L" is named "X" hahahahahahahahah

Go Ayu, be #1 again!

Aderianu 21st September 2010 02:50 PM


AyUmIXx 21st September 2010 02:50 PM

OMG..exciting for tomorrow!!!
Ayu, u go girll!!!


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