Thoughts on HEAVEN pre-release ripped version
 

Now that we have the mp3 download! So it's time to make a judgement!!!
I think this song is really excellent! Ayu sings it emotionally! and arrangement is well-made

I agree with you. The song starts off really slow and soothing. Also it has a rather ethereal feel to it.. which makes it sound rather soulful (is that an english word?) and emotional. I love it. It just flows naturally.

it's so beautiful it hurts. and it makes me cry.

edit: and I get cold shivers on the back. not many songs do that. :luv2 :love this is LOVE!

The song is superb. Although, I do wonder if it is the full version or not.. What gets to me, are the eerie sounds and powerful vocals that Ayu delivers in this songs, it seems that Ayu was really into this song.. <3

I give it 11/10 <3 Not as a "perfect Ayu" fan, but as a music critic :]

Love it.
Zeo

Edit: In my opinion; it's a very refreshing sound, but something that I don't really expect from Ayu. The beginning of the song starts with the loud piano.. very dreamy and surreal feeling, which then lead into bells and Ayu's light singing on top of the gentle sounds of a piano in the background. Her words seems to convey a sad tone of hers.. The words then lead into a strong Japanese instrumental piece, with 'ahs' and 'lalalas' from Ayu. Ayu begins to show her powerful voice, then comes the chorus, beautiful and just..amazing. :]

[although, I wonder where those lyrics from before came from.. and what version the one from CDTV is]

yeah it's a bit short, it mite not be the full version

holy the song is soo good! gonna be in my top 10 favs!~!!

WONDERFUL
i believe it can be a next "hitomi wo tojite"
hope it can sales really good
10 point and PERFECT
but i think its not a full version

the song is probably one of best Ayu's ballad

I would preferred that HEAVEN will have a more conventional structure, but it doesn't matter, I love this song so mutch *o*

the 20 secs first of the song makes me think that the whole song is reaalllyyyy saaaad but after that it´s just splendid!! :D:D:D:D:D ´*longing for better q* XD

hitomi wo tojite? Is it some well known song?

I love this song :luv2 It's so emotional, it makes me cry!

It's a famous Ken Hirai song. I think the single sold VERY well. Like really REALLY well.

:D

Zeo

Oh I see. I'll try to get hold of it then and thank you for informing me about it ^^

Such smooth vocals! Definitely, without a doubt, Ayu's best vocal performance in over a year!! The nearest competition might be Memorial Address, and before that...who knows. I LOVEEEEEEEE it!!!!

I think it's a full one.
AND! it is different from the others as you said most of ayu's songs have a chorus then verse 1 then hook ,chorus, verse 2, hook, chorus, bridge, then end up with the chorus.
BUT HEAVEN ISN'T like this indeed.
it's so wonderful!

Excellent. This song takes my breath away! It's been a long time since Ayu had a such beautiful ballad. I'm in love with it. The arrangements are incredible. I love the "la la la" part. And her voice is amazing! I love how the melody starts really slow (softer voice) and then it turns to a powerful melody (powerful voice). And i love that it ends slowly... It's amazing. OMG, I can't stop listening to it! It's such a beautiful, soulful, emotional, sad song... I'm proud of you Ayu! :) 10/10

I think it's a little bit short though. And there was some times the "sounds" (it sounded like thunder?) was too loud. But still waiting for the CD version. But I still love it!

Not exactly thunder.. I think this was badly ripped.. or something lol I have a feeling it was done using a microphone! LOL So when it got loud, the microphone made it all.. STATICY~~ :D

Zeo

oh dear...i got cold shivers down the back too! this song is just too beautiful, i'm absolutely speechless! :yes

edit: it is also amazing, that everyone that had posted up to now LOVED the song =), maybe this is the comeback for ayu...

It's great. I'm impressed! I want to see the PV. It reminds me a lot of Voyage in a weird way...

woo im loving thsi song
11/10 =)
this song is like SURREAL .. the Chorus is at the end .. and the chorus is the best part
omg .. im definetely buying this single ~~
i hope she will win in the golden disc award with this song .. and i hope this single will sell well !

omg ...finally it's Ayu..
it has been such a long time Ayu has came out with another..
super song..it makes me ignore alll other musics when I listened to it..
the composing is incredibly...well done Ayu...well done..