Thoughts on full HEAVEN single ^_^

[Delirium-Zer0]

HEAVEN in full quality is MUCH nicer. The low sound quality of the PV made the transition from quiet to more dramatic WAY too awkward. And the train sound was just icky.

Will is wonderful. The chorus is probably the best part in my opinion but the rest of it is really nice too. My only complaint is the synthesized traditional-sounding instrument in the intro. It's too synthed. Her voice sounds the best it's ever sounded here, it REALLY does.

the orchestral version of alterna... well.. It doesn't sound like they tried to write music that matched up to the vocals at all o_O there's no harmony between her vocals and the orchestra at all. More time definitely needed to be spent on this.

The piano version of HEAVEN, on the other hand, really is lovely. Her vocals probably should have been re-recorded, as at times she sounds a bit overly dramatic next to the piano, but the piano part itself was VERY nicely done (by the talented shingo kobayashi so i'm not surprised. He's responsible for the arrangements of teddy bear, LOVE ~Destiny~, and A Song for XX "030213 Session #2" as well as the acoustic orchestra version of M. He also did the piano version of Moments but i think this one is far better.)

I haven't listened to the instrumentals yet but all i can say is... utagoe users, vocal tracks please! XD! (especially for Will. I LONG for a vocal track of Will. ^_^)

[Lepra]

I agree about the orchestral version of Alterna. It sounds weird somehow.. It's not bad, but it's so much better as a rock song.. Anyway, Heaven & Will are GREAT!! ^_^

[*hearT_Place*]

I, on the other hand, absolutely love the alterna orchestra version. I thought the tension between the somewhat, well, computerized (for lack of a better word) vocals and the classical instruments really added to it, and the instrumental music was very beautiful and cast a melancholy mood over the whole song. It's actually different, and I like it more than I think I would have if they had tried to replicate the exact same musical score with classical instruments instead of rock instruments. This version makes me picture completely different things than the original version does, and I love that.

As for the harmony b/t the vocals and the music, there was harmony, but it was mostly a dissonant harmony...it sounded like it shouldn't go together and it created tension, which in a minor keyed song like this, has a really beautiful effect in my opinion.

[MariachiGurl2005]

It was really good! I love the Alterna Orch Version! If only I can ply that great with the violin

But this single is great! Like for some reason it has like a theme to it if you think about it.... heaven and will sound almost the same with the instruments played in there.... that's me i dunno what you guys think.... so yea

[*Petit*]

The acoustic version of alterna sounded weird and hastily done. They should've removed the effects from her voice at least. The violin arrangements were ok, but I think it would've been more fun if they utilised the rytm in the beginning of the song more. Not bad, but far from nicely and thoroughly done. The rest of the tracks are simply wonderufl though. This is the best single this year.

[Celaphorce]

The Alterna Orchestra ver. was not what I expected. It wasn't that bad though. and the Heaven piano version was good, I really enjoyed it.

[hiro]

I thought the new version of alterna was great. I thought the harsh electronic nature of her voice and the orchestral sound complemented each other well.

I'm not too fond of the rest of the single.

[walking proud]

*Hops off to do vocal tracks* Wweee~

[PSYCHEDELICOdust]

I like alterna -Orchestral version- a lot. I'm just a fan of re-arrangements =/

The single is really good, and I'm very tempted to buy as with all her singles this year. Really top notch work for her.

[Happii]

I liked HEAVEN single very much. It's definitely her best this year. Yet, again I like the c/w song better than he song hat gives the single its name. I fell in love with Will the moment I heard it in the Panasonic CM. The chorus are just georgeous! Her voice sounds so mature. I liked the traditional insturment effects in HEAVEN. They do save the whole song from becoming a boring ballad. alterna Orchestra ver. is good but it could have been better if more insurments were used. And HEAVEN piano ver is nothing but a lame piano ballad for me. The original ver is soooooo much better.

[tl1029530921]

i'm very very impressed....you know why ayu's vocals sound so good in Will? VERY VERY light bg vocals.

They really should've taken off the bg vocals for the Alterna Orchestra Ver. Thats THE only thing that bothered me. Bedised thta..i expect this single to sell very well..although does anyopne else feel that there wasnt much hype?..this single kinda just snuck up on me..i didnt even remember that its comign out tomorrow.

[[taskin.ayu]]

I was disapointed with the alterna acoustic orchestra. D:
All the other songs were excellent. Everything was beautiful and now this is one of her best singles this year. =D

I did also notice that there was low hype for this single. Her new single would normally be up for download much earlier than this. Maybe because theres only one PV? I don't know. -_-

[emi♡]

HEAVEN piano version is just wonderful...i've never bought a single before and the re-arrangements are great...i'm downloading like a million of them...

HEAVEN - I was hoping that last Chorus would be super dramatic with more powerful music, and now that I notice it, it IS kinda short.
Will - Really good, much better than I expected.
alterna - Eh....average mix...music is too boring.
HEAVEN 2 - AWESOME! Now THIS is a remix!

[kournikova]

most of all I can say she is rite back on the track, doesnt do the same mistake heaven n will... both of them espress 2 different way .. n I love that...

[AyuGAME]

i will download the full version of this single later
but so far so good

[*+Dark.Night.Angel.+*]

I think this is a very good single...

Heaven: A lovely sentimental track.
Will: Different from all the other songs she's released recently
Alterna Orchestra: Mmh... well, not every song deserves to have an Orchestral version he he he....

And I'm a real fan of instrumentals so these ones are two more for my collection.

*+D.N.A.+*

[orenji_jaro]

the alterna acoustic orchestra versio is scary! T____T it sounds liek it came out from a soundtrack of silenthill game >_<

[Calico]

Hmmm well...I have to admit, that this single is a VERY nice surprise to me! I loved Will even more than I thought I would. The instrumentation completely blew me away. I thought maybe I would love HEAVEN more...but nope, Will wins this single. =P

As for the versions...well, I've never been a real fan of orchestra versions, but I admit that these were nice. I liked alterna, and HEAVEN was VERY well done. This is definitely a great single. (But I still like STEP you more )

[suriken]

The Best single .. so far !!!!! Heaven rocks !!