Thoughts on NEXT LEVEL (FX40 CM Version)

[ruixiong89]

I think we're kind of interpreting Ayu's idea of a NEXT LEVEL erroneously. Since she wrote this song as a dedication to her fans, she probably intends for it to be a MY ALL kind of song. I would think she meant to say "Please move onto the next level with me" rather than what we all had in mind, which is like "THE NEXT LEVEL!". I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed ESPECIALLY after SPARKLE, which gave me the impression that "NEXT LEVEL" is in the vein of trance/electronica and dynamism but doesn't seem to be the case.

[~X2RADialbomber~]

That was boring. It sounds just like another Beautiful Day.

[elvesword]

I think the song is quite in a peaceful pace, and the voice of AYU is so sweet to hear~~
Since NEXT LEVEL is the title of the new album, I think this time there might be lots of different kind of songs which AYU didn't tried before in it, looking forward to it^^

[maxikot]

After hearing the sample in the CM i find NEXT LEVEL a nice, light song. If the whole would be in that style, i will adore it ^^ And Peco looks nice... but scarry at the same time ^^

[encore_peace]

Like it ! Soft tempo and catchy beat. =D

[Jason]

Originally Posted by se7entheaven

it's not a soft song ..it's a bit poppish...a ;happier' version of so-called GREEN

I don't think it sounds anything like GREEN.

The way I see it, those two songs sound oriental for different reasons. GREEN has more oriental-esque music, while NEXT LEVEL seems to have a more oriental melody but the music is strictly pop. Overall, I think they both sound completley different from each other.

[jbrat2219]

Does anyone think they will have time to tweak the song before the release? Like how GREEN, 1 LOVE and Sparkle are slightly different from the CM? I'm not saying the song needs tweaking, it just seems to be the pattern...

[waterballoon]

^ I certainly hope it won't be tweaked...

[Emperatriz Ayumi]

I like the sounds and the rhythm also... Hope it will be a great song...