[2006] Battle of the (avex) winter ballads!

[immel]

Originally Posted by Jayee19

^Ugh. The thought of Ayu recording Yume no Uta makes me shiver. There are too many "IIII!" notes in that song. I'd die if I had to suffer through that ^_^.

Haha, I was so happy that JEWEL didn't have anything like that, nothing near for example CAROLS.

[*Petit*]

Originally Posted by immel

Haha, I was so happy that JEWEL didn't have anything like that, nothing near for example CAROLS.

I LOVE those notes. It makes it go shivers down my spine...
And it's almost in JEWEL too, but not quite. (In the first phrase of the CM sumething sumting---noniii).

THat's one of the reasons why koda doesen't appeal to me, she cant even make her voice do that.

[realize_!]

JEWEL by far for me.
then Winter Love.
Then Renai Shashin.
not avex but...
Then Christmas Shoes.
Then Frosty the Snowman.

AND THEN Yume no Uta

[Annabelle]

Renai Shashin. Okay I'm biased. BoA's Winter Love is also a great song. I can't listen to JEWEL and Kumi's new single. They're so plain and forgettable IMO.

[immel]

I don't like those notes. I listen to music at a too loud volume, and those notes KILL my ears.

When I was on my Ayu frenzy I some days had to not listen to any music because my ears was sore. Blah.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by immel

I don't like those notes. I listen to music at a too loud volume, and those notes KILL my ears.

When I was on my Ayu frenzy I some days had to not listen to any music because my ears was sore. Blah.

Same here. :|
I've noticed recently that Ayu does really really high notes when she 'ii's :x

[immel]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Same here. :|
I've noticed recently that Ayu does really really high notes when she 'ii's :x

Put a headset on, turn the volume to the max (yes I'm serious) and watch Arena Tour 2005 two times in a row.

Then go to your bed happy, with your ears ringing.

CAROLS is killing.

[Keishi]

Lmao. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised to hear immel saying something like that.

[sexysaucestar]

I think I need to hear all 4 songs first before I can decide ^^;;

[truehappiness]

Actually, my ears can't ring. I've grown immune.

I'm like, in love with her 'ii-ing' anyway. It makes her very distinguishable.

[immel]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Actually, my ears can't ring. I've grown immune.

I'm like, in love with her 'ii-ing' anyway. It makes her very distinguishable.

I've had tinnitus for a while (years). Be careful, it's not worth it. Luckily it's not very serious yet, I hope I can keep it like it is.

[Kikaru]

I found it really hard to sing the "ii-ing" part...that's why I avoid singing carols, or I get people staring at me really wierdly going "WTF is she doing".

[Coelacanth]

Don't forget 'End of the World'!

[truehappiness]

I think Ayu's a one of a kind singer when it comes to her 'style'. Not many can imitate her well.. or can they? l

People can sing her songs well, yes.. but just like she does? [vocal habits and stuff?] I don't think so.

[truehappiness]

All I know is, Ayu ballads are like, not Ayu ballads without some serious ii-ing.

Think about it! HEAVEN, CAROLS, JEWEL, End of the World, Dearest..

[immel]

I didn't find that JEWEL had very much of the serious iiIIIiii-ing. The only song that REALLY had, recently, is CAROLS.

[LacusClyne]

Originally Posted by immel

I didn't find that JEWEL had very much of the serious iiIIIiii-ing. The only song that REALLY had, recently, is CAROLS.

i find her 'ii' worse during a song for xx album.....i don't listen to that before bed. kills my mood.

[truehappiness]

I believe that the kurai NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII was very intense. <3 INTENSE.

[Kikaru]

You know, I wonder how long she can actually hold that iiii-ing...

Does she breath when she's iii-ing?

[truehappiness]

No. I think she's gotten her breathing to a point where she can do the IIIIII for a while and then breathe a bit afterwards.