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Originally Posted by roddypii
Besides Dr., all I would get from Finally that sounds really good for me is: the 90's disc and maybe FUNKY TOWN, ROCK STEADY and WHAT A FEELING.. and maybe, just maybe, Say the word... the rest... ew 
I remember that documentary that shows Namie recording the song Finally and her vocals there are flawless... so I really don't know.. maybe she's just preserving her voice so it can last more. And I agree 100% with her.. but she could AT LEAST release a new version of the whole past<FUTURE album. Dr. sounded SO GOOD and I can't even think about the perfection would the other tracks sound like 
And yes, it's a shame Avex don't prioritize their vocalists. I will not say any names but I saw the latest tour from two ex-rivals of Namie (NOT Ayumi) and their voice sounds... bad? Avex should pay more attention on what they have ;-; |
Lol personally I like the original P<F album. But a remixed P<F could have potential. The new version of Dr...I don't know, I have to really be in the mood for it. I don't hate it, but I prefer the original. I do love the 90's songs on Finally though, and maybe the new version of Break It. There are a few rearrangements I like post-90's stuff, but the vocals on the other songs sound...hollow? emotionless?
I totally understand Namie not wanting to push herself at this point. But as I said before, there are ways to sing with resonance and volume that don't put much strain, if any, on the vocal chords. It's just a matter of re-learning the technique, and I totally understand if she doesn't want to at this point because breaking 30 year old habits is really hard. I come from experience with this, though not quite so long as Namie doing it with strain, and I still default to that way of singing when I'm stressed or nervous, so I totally get that Namie would just rather not bother with it. She had a successful run and if she's happy, we have plenty to enjoy from her. It's just a shame that she won't be making new material because we've come to like her and her work. And yes, totally agree, maybe Avex should be paying attention to things like that, but I think they kind of were just trying to get as much music out there as soon as possible, not really thinking about the physical effects.