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I hope it does well. It's a very fitting release for an anniversary like that.
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I'm glad you share my feelings about Ayu's Many Classic Moments. I don't think Ayu's level of emotion is the problem for me? But one thing I love about the original that Ayu's version doesn't do as well is how it builds intensity by switching and contrasting between loud and quiet: it starts off very quiet, just the lonely synth playing before Keiko comes in singing quietly, and from there she and the music get progressively louder until the chorus, where Keiko goes all out and the arrangement settles down and lets her do her thing. The contrasts aren't as strong in Ayu's version, it starts off louder and I feel like she doesn't really go all out in the second part of the chorus? Like, this would have called for some NO FUTURE level bombastic bellowing, but I don't feel like I'm quite getting that. I hope to hear it in the rest of the song! But she totally nails the chorus! I'm still excited to hear the rest though something is a little off. I'm really hoping it's gonna do well! It sounds like a surprisingly well-made release and the world needs some globe love. And speaking of views... I had no idea HYDE was THAT popular? He has almost as many views as everyone else put together. |
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Last edited by mizuki-7; 7th December 2015 at 12:16 PM. |
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But yay, agreement on Many Classic Moments! Also, now that the preview for Koda Kumi's cover of Wanderin' Destiny is out, one more track to add to the pile of excellent this tribute album is shaping up to be! It sounds so nice, and I love that she also does MARC's lines! And I still have Miu Sakamoto and Mirei Touyama to look forward to. Next week cannot come too soon. |
#146
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As somewhat a completist, I hate how many stupid pointless compilations this group has. Like 10 different versions/edit of the same song or remix.
It just occurred to me..TK pretty much just copied and pasted the synth/melody of Maunalua Bay for the verses of Last Angel. Last edited by ExodusUK; 7th December 2015 at 05:57 PM. |
#147
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Mirei Touyama's Can't Stop Fallin' in Love preview was uploaded and it's SO GOOD I WANT TO SCREAM GIVE ME THE ALBUM ALREADY
Also, I'm giving Relation yet another go and I think I'm actually starting to get into it. letting out a deep breath is a pretty great song, across the street, cross the waters is very interesting once it gets going, and I'm liking wanna Be A Dreammaker more and more as time goes on. Still a hard pass to creamy day and Sa Yo Na Ra though. sweet heart isn't making a good impression either. |
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Thanks for the song recommendations guys. I have so far bought Seize The Light and Winter Comes Around Again (TK Mix)!
Apart from the covers album which I can't wait to preorder (2 disc edition!), which Globe album do you recommend I start with first? I love the dated sound of some of their songs although it has taken me a while to get into some of TK's works in the past e.g. Namie's Concentration 20, although it has great songs, only clicked with me as an album years after I got it. And I only really got into Sweet 19 Blues in recent years. |
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^ globe's career can be broken into three distinct eras quite easily, so I'm gonna give you recommendations from each of them.
First, their 90s era, which covers their first four albums and definitely has the dated TK sound you mention. My favourite album from this era is FACES PLACES: it contains a great number of awesome, classic tracks and is surprisingly listenable for a 90s TK album. Second, their trance era, which is amazing and covers their next four albums. Honestly, I think all of them are great, but I would recommend Lights for starters: it's easier to get into than outernet or LEVEL4, simply better than Lights2, and just a phenomenally good album, all of the tracks are so great! Third, their return to pop-rock, not sounding so dated this time around! My favourite from the three albums in this era is globe2 pop/rock, but any of them is a good choice, really |
#150
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I'm kinda sad that genesis of next isn't covered in this album =(
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I wonder how keiko's doing.
I really like her, I hope she is doing fine... It's kinda sad that she doesn't want to show herself in vids/public, I wonder if she is really ok or in a bad condition. I hope she will somehow get fine since she is great. Last time anyone saw her in public was 2009 right? btw I came across this fantastic Many Classic Moments classical version live. |
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I recommend Soldier. This song seems to be overlooked a lot haha.
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#153
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Thanks for the advice Kacku!
As a newbie, I find their discography a bit "messy" due to all the compilations and remix albums so it's helpful to have it broken down. |
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The tribute album is out! And it's #4 in the Oricon charts on the first day, nice! #3 sold 10 141 copies, so this album is probably not far behind.
Anyway, thoughts about all the new covers?? Spoiler:
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#155
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Thanks for your review! I can't wait to get my copy of the album (2 disc version)!
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My two cents on the covers:
DEPARTURES: I like HYDE and all, but I wasn't really feeling this cover. It's the way the he sings the verses. The chorus I had no problem with. FACES PLACES: I only got through about halfway before I was like "done, next". I'm just not a fan of this song. I like Kaela, but she couldn't make me like this song. Joy to the love: I thought it was nice, I enjoyed it. It would have been nice to have the old raps in this version. Oh well. Many Classic Moments: I think Ayu's cover of Movin' on without you might be a little better than this, but I still find this enjoyable. I'll also take the EDM over the rap the original had anyday. That rap is the reason why I don't listen the original and prefer to listen to remixes who cut him out. I always found it so tacked on and unnecessary. Precious Memories: I agree with Kacku's thoughts on this song. Miu Sakamoto's voice is AMAZING. That arrangement does take some getting used to though. I think this one may grow on me with time. FACE: The raps were the only thing I liked about this cover. I wish there were more raps and less of the actual song to be quite honest. Can't Stop Fallin' in Love: This cover I really like! This is my second favorite on the album. FREEDOM: This actually rekindled my interest in the song. I was getting a little bored with the original. Wanderin' Destiny: This is without a doubt my favorite of the bunch. It's the best thing Kuu's put out all year. Love again: Going to agree with Kacku on this one. Anytime smokin' cigarette: YES HITOMI. You did great with this one. SWEET PAIN: It's a decent effort in my opinion. wanna Be A Dreammaker: Nice nice nice. Sa Yo Na Ra: It's alright, nothing special. |
#157
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Many Classic Moments is as good as the original I love it, a true gem
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#158
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My little review =) :
DEPARTURES: The new arrangements are great it sound richer and Hyde did a good job I like this cover ! FACES PLACES: Honestly she has a beautiful voice but she ruined the song by lowering the key like this ! that was boring ... what is amazing in the original is how Keiko rises the key throughout the song but here... Arrangements are really good but it's not enough :/ Joy to the love: yeah not really impressed ! this version is verry similar to the original ! Many Classic Moments: I like it better in full I still prefer the original over this but it was a nice try and I love the final when she hits the high notes !!! Precious Memories: Not feeling this one too ... it's like her voice don't match the arrangement or inversement ? FACE: ... Can't Stop Fallin' in Love: Really well done !! FREEDOM: Yeah not my cup of tea ... Wanderin' Destiny: Amazing arrangements they gave me chills but I prefer how Keiko handle this song vocally ! Love again: It's sound quite dated compared to the other covers! Anytime smokin' cigarette: Great cover among the best ! SWEET PAIN: Surprisingly I like this cover the arrangements sound really western ! wanna Be A Dreammaker: Amazing ! Sa Yo Na Ra: "It's alright, nothing special" |
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Klauser Bateson and mizuki-7, I'm glad you both liked Can't Stop Fallin' in Love as well. And also Anytime smokin' cigarette and wanna Be A Dreammaker, everyone seems to love those two, as it should be.
Charts update: #4 -> #4 -> #6 -> #8 EDIT: -> #9 -> #21 Last edited by Kacku; 21st December 2015 at 11:10 AM. |
#160
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Many Classic Moments is my favorite track for sure.
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