[Charts & Rankings] The Official Oricon Thread ~Party Queen~ II

[Jason]

Originally Posted by haikudasai

While music is an art, the music business is a business. Those things look good for the artist and anyone who wants to give them more money for better production. The absolute most important thing (especially for a pop singer like Ayumi) are sales.

I was talking more from the perspective of a fan. There's just a lot of worry around here since PQ's release about her sales and streaks etc. I was just saying from a fans perspective it shouldn't matter.

But since you brought it up with me I may as well reply

I understand that music is also a business but I beg to differ that an artist like Ayu needs streaks, records and numbers to look good nowadays when her amazing legacy is already stamped, sealed and bolted in Japan. It's a fact she will always be remembered for years to come even if she decided to retire tomorrow due to the records she's set herself.

So even on the business side I don't think it should matter anymore as I think this is a natural fall for any artist who releases albums as frequent as Ayu does. I mean, I'm amazed she's still able to shake the charts up after nearly 14 years of non stop releases

Of course, I would love if she had a big comeback the way Namie Amuro did but I'm personally happy if she just keeps releasing new music for us.

[haikudasai]

Originally Posted by Jason

I was talking more from the perspective of a fan. There's just a lot of worry around here since PQ's release about her sales and streaks etc. I was just saying from a fans perspective it shouldn't matter.

But since you brought it up with me I may as well reply

I understand that music is also a business but I beg to differ that an artist like Ayu needs streaks, records and numbers to look good nowadays when her amazing legacy is already stamped, sealed and bolted in Japan. It's a fact she will always be remembered for years to come even if she decided to retire tomorrow due to the records she's set herself.

So even on the business side I don't think it should matter anymore as I think this is a natural fall for any artist who releases albums as frequent as Ayu does. I mean, I'm amazed she's still able to shake the charts up after nearly 14 years of non stop releases

Of course, I would love if she had a big comeback the way Namie Amuro did but I'm personally happy if she just keeps releasing new music for us.

I do agree that sales shouldn't matter on some levels, don't get me wrong. I don't think they should matter when it comes to starting fights about two artists that aren't similar; a healthy debate is fine though. I do think they're vital to the artist to continue to get music out for their fans.

For new coming artists, even they worry. It's a big deal for them to become successful (especially in the Pop world). I'm sure you already know. Just reiterating.

I made the comment "(especially for a pop singer like Ayumi)" I only meant in the genre of pop. If Ayumi* or someone less successful all of the sudden lost a ton of sales and concerts, you wouldn't get the same quality music sound or video production.

Sales also let execs and even artists know what's trending. She has to stay current or know what the future curve will be.

*Granted, I know Ayumi has quite a few friends in high places that she could still get the good stuff for years to come.

Just a general comment, not necessarily directed at you :] Irish pride!