Ayu: Anything Goes [XXVII]

[voltron]

It's funny, but I rarely listen to anything from My Story, even though I like the album. The first time I saw Ayu live was CDL 04-05, and this had come out right before then. I remember listening to it nonstop on my discman (lol) on the plane to Japan, with extra batteries in my bag just in case. So for that reason, it'll always hold a soft spot in my heart. I never have, and don't think I ever will, like Liar. I don't hate it, but it's a low point on the album for me.

But generally speaking the whole My Story - (Miss)understood - Secret era is a bit of a blur. There are a lot of really high points in that range, but I felt some of the songs were over-produced, and a little too perfect...like they missed some of the grittiness of her earlier (and later) music.

[ExodusUK]

Liar and HOPE or PAIN are forgotten bops.

[Party_King]

I looove MY STORY!
About you, GAME, WONDERLAND, HAPPY ENDING, Moments, walking proud, INSPIRE and Humming 7/4 are from great up to stunning!

I also tend to like my name’s WOMEN a lot (that PV is amazing!), BUT the song seems endless... the double chorus at the end has no variation at all. This makes the song sound like an old, worn-out chewing gum for me.
I have the same issues with Songs like Beautiful Fighters and WE WISH.
I do like these Tracks but a shorter end and/or a little variation would be more appreciated.

I also see MY STORY as a transition between the old and new ayu.
I’m a fan since the end of 2001 and realized the evolution of her with the MY STORY Tour.
AT05 was such a huge step up compared to her previous Tours.
The Setlist was fresh and the whole concept was planned so well. The overall execution is amazing!
Still one of her best tours until now and one of my absolute favorites!

[truehappiness]

I think Memorial address was the beginning of that transitional period but MY STORY was the point where she crystallized into what she was meant to become.

[terra]

Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL ～7days Special～ is up on YT now

[truehappiness]

Gorgeous QUEEN.

[ExodusUK]

wrong thread

[truehappiness]

POWER of MUSIC and NEXT LEVEL's tours are up next.

Ayu's views on the lives are so high! Kind of amazing really... CDL05-06 will probably hit a million in a few days.

[hud]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

POWER of MUSIC and NEXT LEVEL's tours are up next.

Ayu's views on the lives are so high! Kind of amazing really... CDL05-06 will probably hit a million in a few days.

that's amazing! her concerts are really worth watching, nice that everyone thinks the same! lol

[Toniayu123]

“She’s not relevant anymore”.

[ExodusUK]

We have to work from home in the Uk now too so I'll have these on in the background x

[surrealA]

Ayu's first Countdown CDL 2000-2001 is up!

[ExodusUK]

Originally Posted by surrealA

Ayu's first Countdown CDL 2000-2001 is up!

Now i'm convinced more than ever that they don't have the HD source/project material. It's also possible they're just lazy and ripped it from the DVD copy.

[sitara]

My Story has a few selected songs I really like, but listening to the whole thing from start to finish is a drag for me also, it gives me a really melancholic vibe, like ayu was rather sad writing it (apart from the few happy songs) I really love LIAR and am interested who this song is about...

I still remember how shocked I was by the ending of HAPPY ENDING:

"I know more than anyone else
That a happy ending doesn't suit me"

so sad!!!

[surrealA]

premium countdown live 2008-2009 is premiering now..

[ExodusUK]

Originally Posted by surrealA

premium countdown live 2008-2009 is premiering now..

Japanese excellence. The taste jumped out...

[Aderianu]

Yo-chan release new album https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B084RVW3LS/

[Gustavopc]

omg PCDL!!! My weekend is gonna be great!!

[pedronekoi]

I don't think anyone has posted this before: Princess Yoko (aka Wai Wai Family) did a concert with her band and she sang CAROLS and how beautiful you are (with Timmy).

[Party_King]

Yasss for PCDL!!! I’m in a hospital right now and can’t leave the station because of the Corona Virus (I don’t have the virus, but I am at risk because I have three different lung diseases and I take immunosuppressants). So I‘m really, really happy and thankful for their uploads!