What to expect in 2006?

[etheruraura]

Now that 2005 is wrapping up, what are your thoughts and hopes for Ayu in 2006? I personally hope we only see a couple of releases, I definitely think she deserves a break..I mean this girl goes non-stop. I think some time off would do her some good, perhaps re-invent herself even more (not that she didn't do so with the new album) but just enough so she can deliver even better music to her fans.

[Reya Dawnbringer]

Well, we have Startin' to look forward to, and that sounds awesome so far.
Other than that, I always hope for some more CREA composed singles each year, but that probably won't happen.

[Mad_Cactuar]

Yes, we have Startin.. I hope it wont get on the next album since its packed together with Rainy Day. Hope its like something exclusive, in the vein of Step You's DVD content, MNW.

And if its possible, I want Ayu to collaborate with an English artiste.

[Sweer]

Originally Posted by Mad_Cactuar

And if its possible, I want Ayu to collaborate with an English artiste.

interesting, did you think of anyone in particular?? the voiced would have to work well together, so this is a hard choice

[Mad_Cactuar]

Originally Posted by Sweer

interesting, did you think of anyone in particular?? the voiced would have to work well together, so this is a hard choice

Nina Persson from The Cardigans.
...
Bet nobody knows who she is.

[*Petit*]

I DON'T think she should get a long "break"!? Memorial address was her break.

I REALLY want a new remix album, perhaps one which includes startin'. Preferably a trance one, (We've probably seen the last of eurobeat + ayu sadly), but something like last year's "Classical" would also be ok.

I also would like to see more of DAI and CREA. They never fail to deliver top songs.

I hope she'll continue to do many different styles, but no more gospel..

On a slightly different matter:
I think the explenation to why we've seen little of CREA is because she's been so happy with the other composers material. She's said earlier that she wrote songs for MY STORY because she knew exactly what she wanted in those spots in the album (the songs she made herself). She's also obiously been more busy with other things, like photoshoots and travelling this year.

[lotusoka]

I'm hoping she'll take a break honestly. All artists need time to relax and then have a good comeback. A few months isn't good enough. She's worked hard for a long time.

[[AHS]MortalSex]

hmm after (miss)understood I would like her to do one more album that year with that I´m fine =)

[alternarist]

i heard that the she had a 6 months break from jan to jun 2003.. ever since she started her singing career in 1998.. lol that maybe untrue..

i bet she is releasing Startin' c/w (something else) as a single.. probably at march - april.. so thats when she will sing it during her ENCORE of her ARENA TOUR 2006!!

[lotusoka]

Originally Posted by ostereich403

i heard that the she had a 6 months break from jan to jun 2003.. ever since she started her singing career in 1998.. lol that maybe untrue..

i bet she is releasing Startin' c/w (something else) as a single.. probably at march - april.. so thats when she will sing it during her ENCORE of her ARENA TOUR 2006!!

6 month break from recording right?

[kotora]

Originally Posted by ostereich403

i heard that the she had a 6 months break from jan to jun 2003.. ever since she started her singing career in 1998.. lol that maybe untrue..

i bet she is releasing Startin' c/w (something else) as a single.. probably at march - april.. so thats when she will sing it during her ENCORE of her ARENA TOUR 2006!!

She will release "rainy day/Startin' " in January.

[alternarist]

oh really? thats worse... u mean she had no break at all??

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by ostereich403

oh really? thats worse... u mean she had no break at all??

Nope, durring that time she also had her TV show Ayu Ready?

[icy_iven]

well, im expecting her to have more breakthrough.... she should think of a world tour in 2006.. but we all should know that when A BEST 2 comes out, that's the end of her career...

[lotusoka]

Originally Posted by icy_iven

but we all should know that when A BEST 2 comes out, that's the end of her career...

Why should we know that?

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by icy_iven

well, im expecting her to have more breakthrough.... she should think of a world tour in 2006.. but we all should know that when A BEST 2 comes out, that's the end of her career...

Why would that have to be the end of her career?

[Raleigh]

Originally Posted by icy_iven

well, im expecting her to have more breakthrough.... she should think of a world tour in 2006.. but we all should know that when A BEST 2 comes out, that's the end of her career...

Why so? Artists like Madonna have two best compilations are the end of their career is far away.

[truehappiness]

All I can definitely see in the future..

are a few more GEO songs. x.x

[ruixiong89]

(Just to refer to posts up there)

When A BEST was released, it was meant to mark the end of Ayu's career. (For Ayu it was as such, but of which she decided she would still continue ultimately. That's why she's still releasing material!) So if A BEST 2 was ever going to be released, it could mean the same!

(Ok, back on topic)

For 2006, I hope Ayu would say take a good break and think about how she's going to reinvent herself and that she's truly proud of the songs she delivers across. (Like how she felt for MY STORY) An album that she would be truly happy and proud of. It's great that she's trying new genres (as seen in Bold & Delicious/Pride) and I hope she continues to do that! I hope for more CREA compositions as well!

[alternarist]

is A Best 2 is released, it may be jus to commemorate her 8th anniversary as a singer.. it may be a good thing!