New single 'Dreamed a Dream' by Tetsuya Komuro out now [II]

[truehappiness]

Since there could be a PV and there's a live too... new thread!

Spoiler:

Director: Masashi Muto
Stylist: Kei Ito
Haute Couture: Masataka Kato
Makeup: Ryuji Nozaki
Hair: Tomoko Naka

Advicer/Advisor: Takako Tsuriya
Choreography: Koji Matsumoto
Special thanks: Tune:up/BONITO/Esnail
Performed by Ichiza

Spoiler:

words : ayumi hamasaki
music : Tetsuya Komuro
arrangement : Yuta Nakano

Spoiler:

MEGA download links of the acappellas
Acappella version
Acappella ver. with chords

Song is releasing digitally on 7/31 and composed by Tetsuya Komuro! Cover is kind of reminiscent of Rule, shot by Kazuyoshi Shimomura. Modelpress mentions his photos have a big impact!

Arranged by Yuta Nakano, as mentioned in the official audio.

Lyrics from acapella transcription + translation by remove-mom of the AHS Discord

Where does one draw the line between old things and nostalgic things?
The kings that I'm no longer able to use, or the queens that I no longer use

The place where things belong in my heart, or where I should put things
Hey, the cards I've done whatever with up until now -- I need to lay them out

Everything was smashed to pieces, and I was on my hands and knees saying it was fine
Crying while wanting to gather them all back up, I can't give up

Embracing one another after fighting
Saying that's just how it is
In that way
Even now
We're dreaming the same dream

furui mono to natsukashii mono wa doko de RAIN hiiteku?
tsukaenaku natta KINGU to tsukawanaku natta KUIIN da toka

chotto kokoro no naka no ibasho da toka okikata da toka
nee koko made nantonaku ni shiteta KAADO no haichi shinakucha

konagona ni kudakechitta ato buzama demo ii to haitsukubatteta
nakinagara hiroiatsumetetai akiramerarenakute

kenka shite dakiatte
sonnan datte
sou yatte
ima datte
issho no yume wo yume ni miteru

古いものと懐かしいものはどこでライン引いてく?
使えなくなったキングと使わなくなったクイーンだとか

ちょっと心の中の居場所だとか置き方だとか
ねぇ　ここまでなんとなくにしてたカードの配置しなくちゃ

粉々に砕け散ったあと無様でもいいと這いつくばってた
泣きながら拾い集めてたい　諦められなくて

喧嘩して抱き合って
そんなんだって
そうやって　
今だって
一緒の夢を夢に見てる

Lyric transcription from Twitter

Spoiler:

Official site description about remixing:

そして今回、リリースに先駆けて、配信当日までの間、アカペラ音源を期間限定無料公開

新たな「ayuクリエイターチャレンジ」として

皆様からの自己流アレンジを大募集！

ハッシュタグ「#ayumix2020」を付けて是非投稿して下さい♪

アカペラ音源はこちらから♪
①アカペラのみ
②アカペラ＋コードガイド

7月31日の配信を、是非お楽しみに！

They want people to use it in remixes so tag with #ayumix2020!

Instagram post had credits for the jacket.

Photographer: @kazuyoshi_shimomura (Kazuyoshi Shimomura/Shimoko)
Stylist: @abfabkei (Kei Ito)
Haute couture: @masataka1130 (Masataka Kato)
Hair: @takayukishibata (Takayuki Shibata)
Make up: @kibeburu (Kibe Akemi)

Modelpress article

[junshen]

Dreamed a Dream PV will broadcast in an hour time!!!!

[Deep snow]

Originally Posted by junshen

Dreamed a Dream PV will broadcast in an hour time!!!!

so happy that this is happening!

[Katsuyuki012]

Yessss!!!!! I'm so excited!!!!

[maxikot]

Wow! She's taking us by surprise!

[Aderianu]

Can't wait!

[yamel sm]

OMG, this is a big surprise !

[Katsuyuki012]

OMFG

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

I have no idea what’s going on but it’s probably her best produced video in a while lol

*wait I just realized it’s been absolutely forever since a new video? Am I forgetting something? (I don’t count ohia lol)

[chocopockymaster]

No thanks.

[Katsuyuki012]

Is there gonna be a full version (on a future album) or did they call it promotional because the song got shortened? Either way, I love it.

[maxikot]

I'm on my knees... I will hope we get a full version on the album. It's so damn good...

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by maxikot

I'm on my knees... I will hope we get a full version on the album. It's so damn good...

It's awesome! Hoping for a full PV on the album as well! Getting such Dark Souls vibes with the cape and all

[Ayumi Romania]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

[Aderianu]

I like it. Ayu did a good job

[Chris_Duvall]

Holy crap, this is sooo good!
It fits perfectly to the song. All we need now is the announcement of a full length album <3

[CHAS_AYU]

Wow! Can't wait for her performance in a-nation!!

[!Lawi!]

That nun shot has to be the most shoe horned shot since the sparkly dress in Rule, and at least that was roughly excused by the lyrics about strenghth and kindness!

Other than that I quite like the atmosphere, couldn't help but think of Rain on me (the pink outfit, Ariana hair, and well... the rain), but I must say that it's good to see some dance moves!

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

*wait I just realized it’s been absolutely forever since a new video? Am I forgetting something? (I don’t count ohia lol)

If We are the Queens doesn't count as I don't think it was an actual PV, I'm guessing Mad World/FLOWER were the last ones? Or am I forgetting something?

[KittyKathy]

I don't like this promotional video.

[polka-dot-jewel]

Another thoughtful PV from the Queen~ Honestly, both videos she's released this year have been strong, I'm very excited for the rest of the year for her.