『M 愛すべき人がいて』The story of encounter & separation hidden in the birth of a songstress

[koumori]

Originally Posted by hidekirby

Is it possible to have access to that translation? I have not heard about it. S'il te plait?

It's a new post here on AHS

[Ayu_Love]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Makes me wonder if this relationship is why she has had such trouble afterwards making things work. I mean, she was head over heals for Max, they lived together, she was hoping for a future together after her career as a singer, he told her the work didn't matter and that she was important to him regardless of their work relationship; then she hits it big and he decides the work is much more important, becomes an alcoholic, cheats on her, and breaks up with her and essentially cuts off contact on a personal level. If she didn't have trust issues before, it certainly seems like this would make some.

Yeah, I guess it's done it's job because it makes me really feel for Ayu. She seems like she was just a young girl that fell in love with a man who she thought truly believed in her potential and wanted to be with her, even more than she believed in herself.

It makes me wonder if going through that experience, and finally getting over it and her now believing in her own ability, is why we get songs like MY NAME'S WOMEN, GAME and all the other badass songs she makes.

[relmy]

Interesting that the ulterior movies thing has always been so prominent in her foundation story when it's exactly what went on. Shows how much of it was to craft this image of her being this girl plucked into it all.

Someone needs to bullet point the main timeline from this book, those old radio interviews, and didn't max write a blog about it all a few years ago too? I want to know what's the same/different!

[hidekirby]

Originally Posted by Koumori

It's a new post here on AHS

Thank you! I've just seen that!

[Evolution7/4]

Who is the actress friend that Ayu is referring to?

[ExodusUK]

I didn't realise it was written from a first person perspective, so in some ways this is Ayu's autobiography with a self admitted ghost writer?

[Sim']

Is this also about the book ? Something about confessions ?
New show, it will air on 10/28...

(For sure it's getting some good media coverage, I really hope the LOVEppears -20th anniversary- will benefit from it)

[jiarongisme]

An hour long special of an interview with the author + reenactment scenes with horrible wigs LOL.

https://www.facebook.com/ayutube0408...2155957776089/
Source: Taiwan Ayu Fan Club/AyuTube on Facebook

[relmy]

The re-enactments are so amazingly cringe, I love it.

[Machiko]

I saw this clip on twitter, apparently from today. Something about a "Monster", don't understand what's even being said but regardless I'm really interested in it!

Also the re-enactment looks different, another one or maybe even from the drama?

/edit:

I can't tell if this is Ayu?

[pedronekoi]

^ It's saying that the Ayumi Hamasaki that was created by two people (Ayu and Max) had became a monster. In terms of becoming a HUGE star and losing her own life/choices. Because she became so famous she had no other way to go other than keep in the spotlight. Something like that.

[Machiko]

Originally Posted by pedronekoi

^ It's saying that the Ayumi Hamasaki that was created by two people (Ayu and Max) had became a monster. In terms of becoming a HUGE star and losing her own life/choices. Because she became so famous she had no other way to go other than keep in the spotlight. Something like that.

Thank you so much!

[baby_blue]

I hope someone can translate the video please... T.T

[ayu_ready?]

I think I want Sawajiri for Ayu's role. but she's not fresh faced...her personality isn't good as much as her reputation, but to me she's an amazing actress and I love her visuals as well.
I'm really looking forward to the drama.
Helter Skelter movie is gold, no worse than the manga.

[Chibi-Chan]

Originally Posted by Machiko

I saw this clip on twitter, apparently from today. Something about a "Monster", don't understand what's even being said but regardless I'm really interested in it!

Also the re-enactment looks different, another one or maybe even from the drama?

/edit:

I can't tell if this is Ayu?

The "Monster" statement was also the reason the author chose that specific book title, which I find very interesting.

[Sim']

Originally Posted by Sim'

Is this also about the book ? Something about confessions ?
New show, it will air on 10/28...

(For sure it's getting some good media coverage, I really hope the LOVEppears -20th anniversary- will benefit from it)

Found the video on Facebook. It's kind of a short version of the previous one :
https://www.facebook.com/19355003367...95804717342281

[YUKARI]

Originally Posted by Sim'

Found the video on Facebook. It's kind of a short version of the previous one :
https://www.facebook.com/19355003367...95804717342281

omg I love this piano version of M

[greggerz189]

Firstly, bless the three of you for your truth-telling <3

Originally Posted by nalini-dahlia

You say the stories about her love life are only gossip and thus mean nothing. But maybe she doesn't feel that way about. If it's irrelevant for you, that's your business but it means something to some of us here.

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

As someone who lived in Japan 8 years of their life.......errrr I disagree with this. I understand where you are coming from and your points, but tell all books are not out of the ordinary in Japan. For example, there were a number of explosive tell alls from former Johnny's members that describe rapes within the company and drug problems. As with many things, Japan has a double standard about this kind of stuff.

I think you and Chibi are both being a little over the top and actually the ones who are over generalizing a culture. But that's neither here nor there. I just wanted to highlight this statement because Kuu is really not considered an icon in Japan. I like Kuu, don't get me wrong, but she has long been considered fairly irrelevant. And stating something like that makes me wonder if you really have a grasp on the pulse of the culture in Japan.

Originally Posted by Chris85

And based on her MV, she's not a good actress.

Secondly, I personally love that the story has added nuance to the most gripping records in her career. Frankly, I came to love Ayu because of her pen, and especially the contrast between her public persona/image and the introspection of her lyrics. To know that her writing was inspired by this profound feeling she had for a man who made her feel like someone believed in her at a time when no one else did—makes her all the more relatable for me and worthy of my respect as a human and a songwriter. Now that Matsuura is her producer again, I look forward to seeing how her songwriting continues to evolve.

Lastly, everyone’s going to have an opinion about Ayu—in Japan and outside. But, Kinsuma aren’t calling her the ‘Songstress of the Heisei Period’ for nothing, and that Sakai cited her as the most memorable soloist winner at the Japan Record Awards speaks to her legacy even now. None of the criticism changes nor negates the love she felt; the magic and power she crafted with her songwriting; the memories and soundtrack she provided to so many of us; the records she set and shattered; and her conviction to live her life and enact her artistry according to her own vision.

Can’t wait to pick up a copy from the bookstore and give this a read.

[Aderianu]

Main part turned into "audiobook"

[YayOu]

Originally Posted by Aderianu

Main part turned into "audiobook"

Wow, I love it!
It's dynamic and beautifully presented. With the official songs! Top ! Thanks for sharing !