30 Day Song Challenge ～Ayu ver.～ (Episode II)

[Sky High]

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
Shape of Love


2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
Wake me up (Remo-con rmx)


3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
Winter diary


4. A song with a PV you love
Why... feat. JUNO


5. A song you first disliked but now love
walking proud


Day 6: A song that makes you want to run
Hello new me


7. A song that surprised you
Sweet scar


8. A song you think is easily overlooked
Love 'n' Hate


9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
Will


10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Secret


11. A song you know by heart
appears


12. A song that's your life motto
RAINBOW


13. A song you like from the 10s
Don't look back


14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
XOXO


15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
Dreamed a Dream

16. A song you are/were really excited about
BRILLANTE

[Teppei-chan]

Spoiler:

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
And then.
Had to think a little bit about what söng I'm gonna chose but Í decided for And then. It's always á nice surprise whenever she sings this song live and ever since the PCDL live I hope to See that song performed more.

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
glitter AKBK "DJ Command" remix
She has many great remixes but one I listen to more often conpared to it's original Version is the Eurobeat Remix of glitter. I Love Eurobeat Remixes and this one gives glitter auch a summer song boost. Idk what it is but this one Scream Summer more than the original Version, at least to me

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
Zutto
There is nothing better than Walking around during a snowy day, filled with lots and lots of beautiful Cotton Candy like fluffy snowflakes and listening to Zutto. Miss those days

4. A song with a PV you love
is this Love
Always Loved the exploding effects in that of and is this Love is Just an awesome Song. What else is there left top was?

5. A song you first disliked but now love
Happy Ending
With this Song there always was one problem for me: it's on the "wrong" album. My Story as an album takes so much away from the individual songs. After the First 4-5 songs it gets hard to listen to the end. That's why I never payed Attention to Happy Ending and it didn't catch me. First with the Cirque du Minute live it found it's way in my playlist. Yes i didn,'t dislike it but there ist no Ayu Song I really dislike.

6. A song that makes you want to run
Not sure what Song to choose so I'm gonna cheat a little and say to her Eurobeat remixes.

7. A song that surprised you
Last Angel
For this I'd also chose Free & Easy but I don't remember how I felt when I first listened to it. With Last Angel we got such a banger among more laid back Tracks. I remember that someone asked her in Twitter If Last Angel would also be a midtempo/ ballad Song. And Boy she didn't lie when she said no

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
far away
Idk it Just feels like that this beautiful recieves the least attention from the trilogy. And If seems even Ayu don't sing this song If it's not paired with vogue and Seasons. Á beautiful song like that should get more love

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
Signal
Oneof the best album tracks of A Song for XX, If would be interesting to see how this one woul'd Sound with a modern touch.


10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Mad World
Also going to chose Mad World. This Song has such a strong Message, maybe one of her best Lyrics in recent years and it would have deserved to get a huge hít

11. A song you know by heart
connected
I can sing along many Songs If they are played in the Background but I guess connected ís the only one I really know by Heart. Had the german single in repeat Back in the days, sonI would be Mad at myself If I could Not sing this song anytime I get asked to.

12. A song that's your life motto
Step by Step
The Lyrics are so empowering and has many parts that I could cite as a Life motto. These two speaks the Most to me "One more step, because our courage to step forward has more meaning than 100 steps"
"Rather than counting what we don't have
we must realize how many things we do have"


13. A song you like from the 10s
the next LOVE
Haha yes, I'm one of the persons that really likes this song . It felt like something new, she didn't have a song with that sound before and idk... I just Like this Song. Can't pinpoint a certain reason it is Just Overall a good Song with great Lyrics imo

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
XOXO
It's Not the best english she used in Lyrics but that's what makes this Song fun to listen to imo. And singing the Refrain Out loud is so much fun.
P.s Í just found out she is not singing " We're sich's Friends" but " What's the difference". Whoops, but I think I stay with my Version

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
ANGEL'S SONG
Don't listen to this Song as much as I used to when I first into Ayu's music but I still enjoy it everytime it comes up.

16. A song you are/were really excited about
BLUE BIRD
What made me excited about Blue Bird was that the single was released during the time I really got into Ayu. So yeah that was a exciting time for me, seeing this single released and all the new lives for Blue Bird

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
Terminal getting remixed into a Vök style song would be such a eargasmn ( something Like this https://youtu.be/xJJSu1zN2kA). The genre of the Song would still be on the electro but also a different kind. Id Í should Name a while different genre I would say Post rock. That might also create something with a new feeling for that song

[Sky High]

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
WORDS

[Mikytaryan]

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
Marionette - not sure if a different genre but rather, an orchestral ballad version.

[Surreal17]

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
everywhere nowhere

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
Definitely one of the album tracks from ASFxx such as SIGNAL.

10. A song that should have been a massive hit
FLOWER, but the lyrics are probably too aggressive for mainstream media

11. A song you know by heart
Walking proud

12. A song that's your life motto
Love song

13. A song you like from the 10s
Wake me up

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
Lelio

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
XOXO

16. A song you are/were really excited about
Free & Easy

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
aeternal

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
I can't remember any of them at the moment except for Hana.

[Kacku]

I love how everyone's naming MiJ songs for "should have been a massive hit". MiJ supremacy!!

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
I love MY ALL, but I would love a version that goes out of the standard pop-rock box. I don't know what genre I'd want to hear it as, just something a little different!

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
HANABI! A true standout ballad.

Spoiler:

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
I am...

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
kanariya "System F remix"

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
momentum

4. A song with a PV you love
Last minute

5. A song you first disliked but now love
Bold & Delicious

Day 6: A song that makes you want to run
Wake me up

7. A song that surprised you
The Show Must Go On

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
Shape of love

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
FRIEND II

10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Mad World

11. A song you know by heart
fated

12. A song that's your life motto
no more words

13. A song you like from the 10s
Tell me why

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
Real me

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
ANother song feat. URATA NAOYA

16. A song you are/were really excited about
Merry-go-round

[Teppei-chan]

Spoiler:

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
And then.
Had to think a little bit about what söng I'm gonna chose but Í decided for And then. It's always á nice surprise whenever she sings this song live and ever since the PCDL live I hope to See that song performed more.

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
glitter AKBK "DJ Command" remix
She has many great remixes but one I listen to more often conpared to it's original Version is the Eurobeat Remix of glitter. I Love Eurobeat Remixes and this one gives glitter auch a summer song boost. Idk what it is but this one Scream Summer more than the original Version, at least to me

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
Zutto
There is nothing better than Walking around during a snowy day, filled with lots and lots of beautiful Cotton Candy like fluffy snowflakes and listening to Zutto. Miss those days

4. A song with a PV you love
is this Love
Always Loved the exploding effects in that of and is this Love is Just an awesome Song. What else is there left top was?

5. A song you first disliked but now love
Happy Ending
With this Song there always was one problem for me: it's on the "wrong" album. My Story as an album takes so much away from the individual songs. After the First 4-5 songs it gets hard to listen to the end. That's why I never payed Attention to Happy Ending and it didn't catch me. First with the Cirque du Minute live it found it's way in my playlist. Yes i didn,'t dislike it but there ist no Ayu Song I really dislike.

6. A song that makes you want to run
Not sure what Song to choose so I'm gonna cheat a little and say to her Eurobeat remixes.

7. A song that surprised you
Last Angel
For this I'd also chose Free & Easy but I don't remember how I felt when I first listened to it. With Last Angel we got such a banger among more laid back Tracks. I remember that someone asked her in Twitter If Last Angel would also be a midtempo/ ballad Song. And Boy she didn't lie when she said no

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
far away
Idk it Just feels like that this beautiful recieves the least attention from the trilogy. And If seems even Ayu don't sing this song If it's not paired with vogue and Seasons. Á beautiful song like that should get more love

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
Signal
Oneof the best album tracks of A Song for XX, If would be interesting to see how this one woul'd Sound with a modern touch.


10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Mad World
Also going to chose Mad World. This Song has such a strong Message, maybe one of her best Lyrics in recent years and it would have deserved to get a huge hít

11. A song you know by heart
connected
I can sing along many Songs If they are played in the Background but I guess connected ís the only one I really know by Heart. Had the german single in repeat Back in the days, sonI would be Mad at myself If I could Not sing this song anytime I get asked to.

12. A song that's your life motto
Step by Step
The Lyrics are so empowering and has many parts that I could cite as a Life motto. These two speaks the Most to me "One more step, because our courage to step forward has more meaning than 100 steps"
"Rather than counting what we don't have
we must realize how many things we do have"


13. A song you like from the 10s
the next LOVE
Haha yes, I'm one of the persons that really likes this song . It felt like something new, she didn't have a song with that sound before and idk... I just Like this Song. Can't pinpoint a certain reason it is Just Overall a good Song with great Lyrics imo

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
XOXO
It's Not the best english she used in Lyrics but that's what makes this Song fun to listen to imo. And singing the Refrain Out loud is so much fun.
P.s Í just found out she is not singing " We're sich's Friends" but " What's the difference". Whoops, but I think I stay with my Version

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
ANGEL'S SONG
Don't listen to this Song as much as I used to when I first into Ayu's music but I still enjoy it everytime it comes up.

16. A song you are/were really excited about
BLUE BIRD
What made me excited about Blue Bird was that the single was released during the time I really got into Ayu. So yeah that was a exciting time for me, seeing this single released and all the new lives for Blue Bird

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
Terminal getting remixed into a Vök style song would be such a eargasmn ( something Like this https://youtu.be/xJJSu1zN2kA). The genre of the Song would still be on the electro but also a different kind. Id Í should Name a while different genre I would say Post rock. That might also create something with a new feeling for that song

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
Sakura
A beautiful Song that don't get that much Attention from me. I don't know why but it's something I need to chance.

[Mikytaryan]

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
She has very few songs like this. Zutto... came to mind first due to it's wintery vibe but I think I love HANABI, both episodes, more.

[Sky High]

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
HANABI

[Mikytaryan]

19. A song that introduced you to Ayu
Dearest - Thank you Inuyasha!

20. A song for a family member
Hmmm, I'll go for Memorial address

[Sky High]

19. A song that introduced you to Ayu
kanariya


20. A song for a family member
ever free

[Teppei-chan]

Spoiler:

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
And then.
Had to think a little bit about what söng I'm gonna chose but Í decided for And then. It's always á nice surprise whenever she sings this song live and ever since the PCDL live I hope to See that song performed more.

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
glitter AKBK "DJ Command" remix
She has many great remixes but one I listen to more often conpared to it's original Version is the Eurobeat Remix of glitter. I Love Eurobeat Remixes and this one gives glitter auch a summer song boost. Idk what it is but this one Scream Summer more than the original Version, at least to me

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
Zutto
There is nothing better than Walking around during a snowy day, filled with lots and lots of beautiful Cotton Candy like fluffy snowflakes and listening to Zutto. Miss those days

4. A song with a PV you love
is this Love
Always Loved the exploding effects in that of and is this Love is Just an awesome Song. What else is there left top was?

5. A song you first disliked but now love
Happy Ending
With this Song there always was one problem for me: it's on the "wrong" album. My Story as an album takes so much away from the individual songs. After the First 4-5 songs it gets hard to listen to the end. That's why I never payed Attention to Happy Ending and it didn't catch me. First with the Cirque du Minute live it found it's way in my playlist. Yes i didn,'t dislike it but there ist no Ayu Song I really dislike.

6. A song that makes you want to run
Not sure what Song to choose so I'm gonna cheat a little and say to her Eurobeat remixes.

7. A song that surprised you
Last Angel
For this I'd also chose Free & Easy but I don't remember how I felt when I first listened to it. With Last Angel we got such a banger among more laid back Tracks. I remember that someone asked her in Twitter If Last Angel would also be a midtempo/ ballad Song. And Boy she didn't lie when she said no

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
far away
Idk it Just feels like that this beautiful recieves the least attention from the trilogy. And If seems even Ayu don't sing this song If it's not paired with vogue and Seasons. Á beautiful song like that should get more love

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
Signal
Oneof the best album tracks of A Song for XX, If would be interesting to see how this one woul'd Sound with a modern touch.


10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Mad World
Also going to chose Mad World. This Song has such a strong Message, maybe one of her best Lyrics in recent years and it would have deserved to get a huge hít

11. A song you know by heart
connected
I can sing along many Songs If they are played in the Background but I guess connected ís the only one I really know by Heart. Had the german single in repeat Back in the days, sonI would be Mad at myself If I could Not sing this song anytime I get asked to.

12. A song that's your life motto
Step by Step
The Lyrics are so empowering and has many parts that I could cite as a Life motto. These two speaks the Most to me "One more step, because our courage to step forward has more meaning than 100 steps"
"Rather than counting what we don't have
we must realize how many things we do have"


13. A song you like from the 10s
the next LOVE
Haha yes, I'm one of the persons that really likes this song . It felt like something new, she didn't have a song with that sound before and idk... I just Like this Song. Can't pinpoint a certain reason it is Just Overall a good Song with great Lyrics imo

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
XOXO
It's Not the best english she used in Lyrics but that's what makes this Song fun to listen to imo. And singing the Refrain Out loud is so much fun.
P.s Í just found out she is not singing " We're sich's Friends" but " What's the difference". Whoops, but I think I stay with my Version

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
ANGEL'S SONG
Don't listen to this Song as much as I used to when I first into Ayu's music but I still enjoy it everytime it comes up.

16. A song you are/were really excited about
BLUE BIRD
What made me excited about Blue Bird was that the single was released during the time I really got into Ayu. So yeah that was a exciting time for me, seeing this single released and all the new lives for Blue Bird

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
Terminal getting remixed into a Vök style song would be such a eargasmn ( something Like this https://youtu.be/xJJSu1zN2kA). The genre of the Song would still be on the electro but also a different kind. Id Í should Name a while different genre I would say Post rock. That might also create something with a new feeling for that song

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
Sakura
A beautiful Song that don't get that much Attention from me. I don't know why but it's something I need to chance.

19. A song that introduced you to Ayu
Greatful Days
Once my family got Internet years and year ago I went to youtube and watched different Ayu PV's and I think Greatful days was one of the first ones I watched. There were more but Greatful days is one of the songs I remember that introduced me to Ayu was connected and Greatful days.

20. A song for a family member
Virgin Road
It's a beautiful song that I Always saw as a song towards a mother. The Lyrics really show a gratitude towards the person that brought you into this life and for all the moments you shared together being it sad or Happy ones

[Kacku]

19. A song that introduced you to Ayu
My first three Ayu songs were evolution, is this LOVE? and Because of You. I think the one that really got me first was Because of You; it was harder than what I usually liked to listen to at the time but it still got me good, Ayu's singing and the undeniable pop catchiness really did it for me.

20. A song for a family member
Ayu has so many good ones, and I'm gonna single out Who.... It's touching, it's timeless, I would love to see it be performed live again.

Spoiler:

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
I am...

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
kanariya "System F remix"

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
momentum

4. A song with a PV you love
Last minute

5. A song you first disliked but now love
Bold & Delicious

Day 6: A song that makes you want to run
Wake me up

7. A song that surprised you
The Show Must Go On

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
Shape of love

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
FRIEND II

10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Mad World

11. A song you know by heart
fated

12. A song that's your life motto
no more words

13. A song you like from the 10s
Tell me why

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
Real me

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
ANother song feat. URATA NAOYA

16. A song you are/were really excited about
Merry-go-round

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
MY ALL

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
HANABI

[Sky High]

21. A song with a message
About You

[Sky High]

22. A song about music

Theme of a-nation '03 is all about music, it is really good and unique in her discography.

23. A song about gender

Somehow "W" is perfect for this category.

24. A song for fans

Who....

25. A song for haters

WARNING

[adrtwb]

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
Beautiful Day

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
Ladies Night - another night remix -

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
momentum

4. A song with a PV you love
Pride (such a powerful PV, her makeup, expression and costume are just perfect and it is still timeless!!)

5. A song you first disliked but now love
BALLAD

6: A song that makes you want to run
evolution

7. A song that surprised you
Mirrocle World

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
blossom

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
A song for xx

10. A song that should have been a massive hit
Like a doll

11. A song you know by heart
Love Destiny

12. A song that's your life motto
Microphone
もう迷ったりしない 後悔なんて無い
あなたと出会うのは 運命だったの
あたしである意味を 存在する意義を
与えて教えてくれる あなたが

13. A song you like from the 10s
Love song

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
Heartplace

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
Beautiful Fighters


16. A song you are/were really excited about
Dreamed a dream

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
how beautiful you are

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
HANABI

19. A song that introduced you to Ayu
Love Destiny (I was actually into SPEED and I bought this Japanese drama compilation album from Avex, Ayu’s Love Destiny happened to be in this album and I feel in love and went crazy over her!!)

20. A song for a family member
End roll (I was listening to this song while my grandpa passed away)

21. A song with a message
Ourselves

22. A song about music
N/A

23. A song about gender
Lady Dynamite


24. A song for fans
MY ALL (what else? :p)

25. A song for haters
FLOWER

26. A song that you would ignore from her discography
Eyes, Smoke, Magic

[Mikytaryan]

Again, I want to reiterate how much I love how many songs people here share. I enjoy making connections between themes and her songs and what those mean to us

21. A song with a message
how beautiful you are - I don't see a more beautiful message in this era of diversity

22. A song about music
Microphone - such a deep song that describes her relationship with music and her struggles.

23. A song about gender
Ladies Night


24. A song for fans
Sorrows (is it okay to pick a song twice?)
If not, the second one would be Curtain Call

25. A song for haters
WARNING

26. A song that you would ignore from her discography
Letter

27. A song you find hard to understand
Wake me up

[Mikytaryan]

To wrap up November, here is a full list of my 30-day challenge.

Thank you for sharing songs and opinions everyone, I loved exploring these themes!

1. A song Ayu should sing more often
Sorrows - it's one of her most powerful songs, where she admitted her weaknesses and mistakes. Maybe that's why she doesn't sing it, but I love it.

2. A song remix that surpasses the original version
Daybreak - HAL's Mix 2002 - the soothing melody and the lyrics do it for me more than the original version.

3. A song that reminds you of wintertime
You were... - I listened to this song in the winter so many times, it was released at a perfect time for me and it became my favorite winter ballad.

4. A song with a PV you love
part of Me - the costumes, the colors, the perfection of make-up...

5. A song you first disliked but now love
W - I found it difficult to connect with this song. I still don't, but I love to listen to it at times and I started to see the power from it.

6. A song that makes you want to run
Naturally - it's one of my favorite songs of her. From the beginning, all I want is to start running, I resonated so much with it.

7. A song that surprised you
FLOWER - didn't expect a song like this, with lyrics so sad that tear you apart and the chorus sang with a wailing desperate voice. Perfection

8. A song you think is easily overlooked
aeternal - it gives me a nostalgic vibe and I love listening to it in the summer especially. I've seen that people don't resonate as much with it.

9. A song that should get a new recording for 25th anniversary
End of the World - it's a difficult song with her current voice, but I would love to see a new version for it.

10. A song that should have been a massive hit
WORDS - it's the most powerful song from TROUBLE in my opinion.

11. A song you know by heart
A song for XX "030213 Session#2" - I've been singing it since highschool, and I still love singing it. Really full of sorrow and emotion.

12. A song that's your life motto
SURREAL - a timeless song. The lyrics reflect some of my values and I still feel that way after so many years.

13. A song you like from the 10s
count down - it may be because it was from the beginning of the 10s but this song stayed with me...it made me think more about how she is a human being losing her hearing but can still sing about it.

14. A song you like with a lot of English lyrics
Lelio - just a party anthem, with random lyrics but lovely to listen to.

15. A song that's your guilty pleasure
HONEY - sometimes I think this song is way too cute, but damn, I love listening to it.

16. A song you are/were really excited about
Honestly, I was very excited for Ohia no Ki and Dreamed a Dream - new music in such a long time, beautiful pictures and beautiful messages. I wasn't disappointed as I love both songs
I think I was excited for every release, but most clearly, I remember Mirrorcle World era. That was a really hyped song and it delivered.

17. A song that should be remixed into a different genre
Marionette - not sure if a different genre but rather, an orchestral ballad version.

18. A song you like with a Japanese title
She has very few songs like this. Zutto... came to mind first due to it's wintery vibe but I think I love HANABI, both episodes, more.

19. A song that introduced you to Ayu
Dearest - Thank you Inuyasha!

20. A song for a family member
Hmmm, I'll go for Memorial address

21. A song with a message
how beautiful you are - I don't see a more beautiful message in this era of diversity

22. A song about music
Microphone - such a deep song that describes her relationship with music and her struggles.

23. A song about gender
Ladies Night


24. A song for fans
Sorrows (is it okay to pick a song twice?)
If not, the second one would be Curtain Call

25. A song for haters
WARNING

26. A song that you would ignore from her discography
Letter - was this for Max?

27. A song you find hard to understand
Wake me up

28. A song you like that's a collaboration
A song is born

29. A song that tells a story
Together when...

30. A song for celebration
The Show Must Go On