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Originally Posted by nmskalmn
I'm not sure the author of the article really understands American tastes. Based on what my co-workers like to listen to on the job, Ayu's music would never be accepted.
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yes because they are brainwashed from the radio, which i think was slightly part of the point about Western Music needing saving. People conform to one/two genres, adopt an image, and stick with it nowadays. people, as well as music, have lost identitiy in the US. Everyone thinks they're being original, but they just aren't. Even Namie and Koda have adopted slightly Western style songs, but Ayumi has stayed fairly true to her music and it's themes. Given a few newer songs have started to have a slightly Western edge (Startin', Bold & Delicious), Ayumi is still the frontrunner for changing the music industry. I have already gotten at least 7 people at my new job interested in Ayumi, Namie, Koda, and Gackt. And they listen to the same brainwashed pop in the US as everyone else.
I think the US is dying for something TRULY original and different, they just haven't found it yet on a massive scale. I think that people have gotten used to the boring music and have just accepted it won't change, but really they are dying inside for something new (Like when the Spice Girls came to the US it was an explosion). I think if we all banded together to get Ayumi's name out (like post on every forum we belong to, upload videos to youtube, etc) I thinkm we could make a serious impact on Ayu and her career. Who knows, maybe our efforts will give Ayu and her manager the boost they need to start considering a US release. Nothing is impossible, as long as people are dedicated enough to work on it.
Everyone should get their friends, coworkers, and family members addoicted to Ayu. I've gotten 7 ppl at work, my mom, my sister (who's 32 years old) my 4 yr old niece (hey why not start while shes young) and a few other people addicted to ayu. It CAN happen.