Let me just say...I shall ignore the messed up remixes as though I have never heard them. And I don't count an ORCHESTRA version as a remix because...to me, acoustic/orchestra alternatives arnt really REMIXES.
Ok so, let me first say, Ayu's voice is so good in all 3 tracks. Like what most have mentioned, the vibrato is very well-controlled so there isnt some overly dramatic words..
Song 4 u: I've gotten used to its shortness. The 2 u and 4 u part just claims the song. It's really strong and I think if she had repeated it, it would definitely have lost its effect. So I'll be listening to the entire song progress to that point (no pun intended). I love the beat in the song honestly...it's really as though you are journeying and climbing to the top of the mountain and then you finally reach it.
Missing: I think this song is just....i'm speechless really. It's one of her BEST songs EVERRRRR if I must say. And maybe one of the best songs I've heard in J-pop this year, and maybe one of the best songs I've heard EVERR. LOL! but really, the production is perfect! From the building up of the arrangement and the different segments of the melody..+that surprising piano rift before the 2nd chorus and that nostalgic winter-song guitar bridge..and that very emotional voice, uh I LOVE.
Melody: this is probably the song that I've been humming the most. it's really nostalgic for me. It makes me feel like lazing and going on a roadtrip to the countryside (well, no countrysides in Singapore). It's one of those feel-good songs for me, and really heartwarming.
These three songs get an average score of 9 from me. Even though, I cannot imagine other ways where they can get any better LOL. but still, im sure there's always room for exploration.
LOVE LOVE
