New single MOON / blossom 7/14, 1st part of 3 single project [IX] - Page 7

jbrat2219 · #**121** 20th July 2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

Considering we got "Rock n Roll Circus" out of You were..., BALLAD, Sunrise, and Sunset. I'd say this new album can pretty much shape up to be anything.

I know right!

We could end up getting a goth album or something.

Ranma Matsuri · #**122** 21st July 2010, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StrawbariSnowAyumi

The album is shaping up to probably have one of those long ballad sections like MY STORY. I used to dislike so many ballads like that. But now I adore cuz they're beautiful and unique of her others

Same here. I was listening to MS one day and realized that I barely skip a track on that album when I used to gloss over the whole mid-section. RAINBOW which is ballad heavy was a total bore when I first heard it but now it's one of my favorite albums. I was never a ballad person at all, always preferring upbeat pop/rock tracks but Ayu really changed me around by showing with the right composition, lyrics, and emotion that a ballad can be just as or even MORE interesting than fast paced song. That's part of the reason I've been so disappointed with her recent ballads, I just don't feel like they're as interesting and great as her older works (especially the CREA compositions). MOON was a breath of fresh air and I hope it's a sign that I'll like/love the ballads on the next album.

JustLovely · #**123** 21st July 2010, 03:28 AM

Excuse me if someone already answered/told/asked this question, but the first press bonuses...is that available also through YesAsia or only in Japan? @_@ I'm a little confused :O

Bigtop · #**124** 21st July 2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_melody

Excuse me if someone already answered/told/asked this question, but the first press bonuses...is that available also through YesAsia or only in Japan? @_@ I'm a little confused :O

First press bonuses are available through YesAsia as well as CDJapan and other participating online retailers that ship not only Japan but also around the world (but remember that supplies are limited, regardless of site or shipping coverage).

Picaflor 7/4 · #**125** 21st July 2010, 03:39 AM

I like ayu's ballads if she does them right. A Ballads was a total win in my book (I consider it more of a remix album though than a ballad compilation). I just hope this new album doesn't shape up to be half ballads or more. please have less than rnrc. But I guess you can't always have songs you like. Not every ballad can be a jewel or a heaven.

JustLovely · #**126** 21st July 2010, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtop

First press bonuses are available through YesAsia as well as CDJapan and other participating online retailers that ship not only Japan but also around the world (but remember that supplies are limited, regardless of site or shipping coverage).

Oh good good, thanks for your help. I just wanted to make sure haha. Can't wait to get mine! ^__^

On another note...(slightly off-topic)
Do you know of any other sites besides CDJapan that still sells her Deji Deji book? :/ Bleh.

Ranma Matsuri · #**127** 21st July 2010, 03:57 AM

@sweet_melody: You can find it on YA (I think) and ebay but honestly CDJ is the cheapest price listing I've seen for it. It was $30 but then got moved up to $40 but most other places will have it for around $50.

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Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

Not every ballad can be a jewel or a heaven.

Very sad but true. -_-

JustLovely · #**128** 21st July 2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranma Matsuri

@sweet_melody: You can find it on YA (I think) and ebay but honestly CDJ is the cheapest price listing I've seen for it. It was $30 but then got moved up to $40 but most other places will have it for around $50.

Aw, I was really hoping other places would have it for cheaper. Yeah, there's this one seller on ebay that jacks the price up on every Ayumi thing possible. Person is selling this book for $140. I DON'T THINK SO. Lol...I was like that is such a huge rip-off, god. Anyway...

Thanks for your help though

I'll resort to CDJ then.

Bigtop · #**129** 21st July 2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

Not every ballad can be a jewel or a heaven.

I agree with that.

Yes, I like JEWEL, and maybe HEAVEN too, though they were quite different styles, but with all songs having its own different lyrics and music styles, all ballads are NOT created equal... And not even Ayu's ballads, and that includes the why-did-they-even-title-that-song "BALLAD"...

JustLovely · #**130** 21st July 2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtop

I agree with that.

Yes, I like JEWEL, and maybe HEAVEN too, though they were quite different styles, but with all songs having its own different lyrics and music styles, all ballads are NOT created equal... And not even Ayu's ballads, and that includes the why-did-they-even-title-that-song "BALLAD"...

I'll jump in here and say I agree as well. I loved Heaven and Jewel as well, both having very nice styles and tones.

Tasked · #**131** 21st July 2010, 04:46 AM

question.. when will the tourversion of this single be released? and will this count towards the oricon sales? I dont quite get this release

JustLovely · #**132** 21st July 2010, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rody!

question.. when will the tourversion of this single be released? and will this count towards the oricon sales? I dont quite get this release

Yeah this release seems to be a little bit complicated, you're not the only one! I think the Tour version will be on the...DVD? Or on the next single release maybe? Totally not sure, sorry :/ but I would like to know this too, whoever knows the answer, haha.

love in music · #**133** 21st July 2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rody!

question.. when will the tourversion of this single be released? and will this count towards the oricon sales? I dont quite get this release

It's already released, i'm not sure about the oricon thing though.

JustLovely · #**134** 21st July 2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by identity

It's already released, i'm not sure about the oricon thing though.

Oh really? Where is it released?

LacusClyne · #**135** 21st July 2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_melody

Oh really? Where is it released?

You can buy it from mumo or at the concert areas. (^_^)

JustLovely · #**136** 21st July 2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LacusClyne

You can buy it from mumo or at the concert areas. (^_^)

Ah, I see I see. Okay. Is there a download for it yet? I haven't heard it :O. Is it just called the moon/ballad tour version?

truehappiness · #**137** 21st July 2010, 05:40 AM

It's just MOON / blossom from the single.

It's not a special version of either song, just a version sold at the tour / mu-mo.

JustLovely · #**138** 21st July 2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by truehappiness

It's just MOON / blossom from the single.

It's not a special version of either song, just a version sold at the tour / mu-mo.

Oh, really? So...it's just the same thing? lol. But people were saying that that version is better? Why? I'm confused, gah. -.- Am I the only one?! Lol.
-hides-

KarenPang · #**139** 21st July 2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_melody

Oh, really? So...it's just the same thing? lol. But people were saying that that version is better? Why? I'm confused, gah. -.- Am I the only one?! Lol.
-hides-

'better' in the sense that the CD is not packaged in a standard CD jewel casing , it's packaged in a different manner

but yeah only the 2 A-sides are included . You wouldn't get instrumentals & remixes

JustLovely · #**140** 21st July 2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenPang

'better' in the sense that the CD is not packaged in a standard CD jewel casing , it's packaged in a different manner

but yeah only the 2 A-sides are included . You wouldn't get instrumentals & remixes

Oh ok. This is finally starting to come together

Thanks for all the help guys

And not making fun of me for asking too many questions and not knowing any of this LOL. I've been a bit out-of-the-loop on my Ayumi binge, haha.

Hmm...but this version will be more "exclusive" in a sense since it won't be sold @ Yesasia or other vendors that are readily available to US buyers though. Boo! That is quite unfortunate.