'again' mini album out December 8th, 2nd of five 15th anniversary releases [II]

[truehappiness]

As usual, please try to post any new information here and I will add it to the first post.


- from the mu-mo page for the 5 releases in a row

Covers

Spoiler:

CD+DVD





CD only

Song previews (Wake me up preview, Sweet scar short version)

Spoiler:

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDgwMjA3NjI4.html - Wake me up 1:20~ preview

http://www.mediafire.com/?xbcq6761dbk000p - Wake me up 1:20~ mp3 preview on MediaFire




http://www.mediafire.com/?4r6eqgk8rv3ajcm - snowy kiss / Sweet scar audio from CDTV (20 seconds)
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDc5NjEzMDUy.html - CDTV on Youku, at 18:00 or so





http://www.mediafire.com/?m8x4x29x2s4xo33 - Wake me up Remo-con rmx preview 4 mins

Wake me up


Sweet scar
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDc2MTM0Mjg0.html This is the track composed by DAI. There's also a download link posted. It's very... haunting sounding imo though also soothing at the same time.

Originally Posted by Foyuki

Sweet scar full version USEN recorded version https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=90895...1D01B37%213238

Tracklist + composer information + PV directors

Spoiler:

The mini album consists of a rock track, a sad yet uplifting track, a ballad sung with a 'big voice' (they use 'one main vocal' in the description), and a medium ballad that will speak to the listener. This release will also truly show off Ayu's creativity. (tokyoxjapanxfan)

- not that it isn't really obvious, but for now, it's probably safe to assume that they list off the descriptions in the order that the tracklist is in so...
Wake me up - rock track
Sweet scar - sad yet uplifting
snowy kiss - ballad
Ivy - medium ballad

Wake me up / snowy kiss - directed by Masashi Muto
Sweet scar - directed by Wataru Takeishi

【CD+DVD】
・AVCD-38644/B　￥2,415 (tax incl.)
＜CD＞
01. Wake me up (Original mix) - composition from the UK
●「皇潤sports/Koujunsports」（エバーライフ/everlife）CMソング http://www.everlifegroup.jp/
02. Sweet scar (Original mix) - composed by DAI
03. snowy kiss (Original mix) - composed by Tetsuya Komuro
04. Ivy (Original mix) - composed by Tetsuya Komuro
05. Missing (Orchestra version)
06. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
07. Wake me up (Remo-con rmx)
08. snowy kiss (Shohei Matsumoto remix)
09. Wake me up (Original mix -Instrumental-)
10. Sweet scar (Original mix -Instrumental-)
11. snowy kiss (Original mix -Instrumental-)
12. Ivy (Original mix -Instrumental-)

＜DVD＞
01. Wake me up (video clip)
02. snowy kiss (video clip)
03. Sweet scar (video clip)

【CD】
・AVCD-38645　￥1,575 (tax incl.)

＜CD＞
01. Wake me up (Original mix)
●「皇潤sports」（エバーライフ）CMソング
02. Sweet scar (Original mix)
03. snowy kiss (Original mix)
04. Ivy (Original mix)
05. Missing (Orchestra version)
06. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
07. Wake me up (Remo-con rmx)
08. snowy kiss (Shohei Matsumoto remix)
09. Wake me up (Original mix -Instrumental-)
10. Sweet scar (Original mix -Instrumental-)
11. snowy kiss (Original mix -Instrumental-)
12. Ivy (Original mix -Instrumental-)
（※全12曲収録予定）

General information

Spoiler:

- Ryan Chan shot the covers for 'again' with Ayu in Santa Monica.
- Ayu is recording songs at Record Plant in Los Angeles.
- there is a big CM tie-up planned (tie-up was revealed to be Koujyun Sports CM song) http://www.everlifegroup.jp/sports.html
- there will be 12 tracks
- the reported length of the DVD is about 15 minutes
- Ayu just wrapped up filming a PV with Maro directed by Masashi Muto in what seems like Hawaii. She tweeted about 'hard boiled scenes' and having injuries that had to be bandaged up.
- there are 4 new songs and 3 new PVs

デビュー15周年記念日である2013年4月8日に向け、5ヶ月連続リリース第2弾！
第1弾のミニ・アルバム『LOVE』が大好評のなか、12月8日（土）にミニ・アルバム『ag ain』のリ リースが決定！
小室哲哉氏、長尾大氏作曲楽曲を含む書き下ろし新曲4曲に、『LOVE』に収録され、早くも名 曲との呼び声 高い「Missing」「Melody」のアコースティック・オーケストラ・ヴァージョンなど を加えた全1 2曲を収録！
小室哲哉氏作曲の2曲「snowy kiss」「Ivy」、長尾大氏作曲の「Sweet scar」、UKの作曲家による「Wake me up」の新曲4曲は、それぞれロックあり、切ないアップリフティング・トラックあり、メイン・ヴォ ーカル1 本で歌い上げるバラードあり、語りかけるようなミディアム・バラードあり、、、と、ayuが1 5年間の間に 培ってきた幅広い音楽性と表現力を網羅したものとなっている。さらにDVDには、「Wake me up」「snowy kiss」「Sweet scar」のvideo clip3本を収録。
浜崎あゆみのクリエイティヴィティが発揮された注目作、ここに完成！！

期間限定封入特典
■シリアルナンバー入りアクセスカード
【2013年3月8日発売タイトルまで全5作購入者連動特典】
(応募期間:2013年3月8日~2013年3月31日)

デビュー15周年に向けた5ヶ月連続リリース第2弾ミニ・アルバム!

デビュー15周年記念日である2013年4月8日に向け、毎月8日に自身初となる5ヶ月連続リリースが決定 !

第一弾の11月8日(木)発売ミニ・アルバム『LOVE』に続き、第二弾として12月8日(土)にミニ・ア ルバムを発売! !

11月8日(木)、12月8日(土)、1月8日(火)、2月8日(金)、3月8日(金)と、5作連続怒濤の リリース! !

■「タイトル未定」:大型CMタイアップ決定済み <--big CM tie-up planned

Disc-1 CD
収録曲未定
全12トラック収録予定 <--12 tracks planned

Disc-2 DVD
収録内容未定
約15分収録予定 <--15 minutes~ planned on the DVD

Bonus items

Spoiler:

mu-mo purchases get an 'original slider case' (80mmx100mm). It's a bit like a small coin purse, I suppose?


-the image on it may change-

TeamAyu purchases get a clear file (a clear file folder for paperwork).


All versions include a serial number card which expires in March of 2013. You also need to buy all five of the consecutive releases to use the code. What the serial number card includes is unknown at the moment.

Page about the serial number cards: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ayu/jp/news/121107.html

Preorder links

Spoiler:

Originally Posted by Aderianu

[ preorder links ]
CD+DVD : CDjapan (¥2,300) | HMV (¥2,415) | YesAsia (¥2,468) | Amazon (¥2,174)
CD only : CDjapan (¥1,500) | HMV (¥1,575) | YesAsia (¥1,606) | Amazon (¥1,575)

Related links
"The 8th is Ayu Day", 5 Consecutive Months of New Releases
'again' Mini Album out December 8th
'again' mini album covers
Sweet scar Lyrics
"Wake me up" CM unveiled'Sweet scar' radio rip leaked!

[OyTony]

TeamAyu gift


source: TeamAyu

[inspire_rmx]

i need the covers!!!

[krtman2002]

12 tracks!! ummm... NICE!

[koumori]

I wonder if twelve tracks are all original mix songs or a few new songs with a few remixes again. Either way, thanks for the information. I'm looking forward to again.

[jang-kun]

if it's 12 original tracks then it's the same as Duty. lol

[krtman2002]

I think it'll be something similar to LOVE mini. It'll have 3-4 new songs, some remixes and the instrumentals... I wish I was wrong, but...

[pepper]

it could be 4 songs + 4 instrumentals and 4 mixes. (acoustic, orchestra and 2 remixes maybe)

[koumori]

Originally Posted by jang-kun

if it's 12 original tracks then it's the same as Duty. lol

Not exactly a mini then, oops Probably four original mixes, four remixes and four instrumentals.

[ALfromHELLSING]

I have a 'slider case' w/A COMPLETE. It's not really for small coins (well that's what I think). I keep cards and this kind of stuff in it, it's pretty big to put in the pocket. I'd love to get clear file tho, I love this pic.

[TeamAyu2004]

hmmm... I wonder what this slider is...
Something like what came with Ayu-mi-x 3???
I would lvoe to have that.... i might have to order threw mu-mu this time.

[Gustavopc]

I'm already glad with 3 new songs, that's 6 in two months which is pretty much enough. If there are 4, then yay!

And please, a PV for Melody, ayu (:

[TeamAyu2004]

if she is really doing the 3 for 5 mini albums... that would be 15 tracks.
no wonder they dont want to single these... it would be pointless to single and then put it on the album.

[Kouyou]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

And please, a PV for Melody, ayu (:

I second this!

[kinix]

I can imagine the 5 codes will be the documentary/making of HLS tour or maybe a link for pre order of the 15th anniversary BOX SET =.="
Best if it's an exclusive interview of ayu, giving her speech on her reaching 15years in the industry =D

[visionfactory]

I need these covers!! (I have high expectatives since LOVE's ones were so pretty)

[Aderianu]

Thank you, ayu for creepy gifts ^^ I'll buy your CD at hmv

[Ayufan11]

I can't wait! I got LOVE in the mail yesterday

[happiholic★]

Originally Posted by Becky

I second this!

Thirded.

[~kashifaita~]

I seriously have a feeling Ayu's going to pull a Kumi and release an A BEST 3 with all of the mini album songs (assuming she'll only be releasing mini albums for the next 4 months).

Though, I am pretty excited for again c:.
Hoping for Orchestra/Acoustic versions of Missing and Melody!