I don't like those notes. I listen to music at a too loud volume, and those notes KILL my ears.

When I was on my Ayu frenzy I some days had to not listen to any music because my ears was sore. Blah.

Lmao. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised to hear immel saying something like that. :laugh

I think I need to hear all 4 songs first before I can decide :yes ^^;;

Same here. :|
I've noticed recently that Ayu does really really high notes when she 'ii's :x

'JEWEL'. :D

I generally dislike Kuu, but I think 'Yume no Uta' is a pretty decent song. :)

'Winter Love' has a boring melody. Then again, I haven't liked a BoA ballad in years.

And 'Renai Shashin' is slightly better than 'Winter Love', which isn't saying much.

Put a headset on, turn the volume to the max (yes I'm serious) and watch Arena Tour 2005 two times in a row.

Then go to your bed happy, with your ears ringing.

CAROLS is killing.

Actually, my ears can't ring. I've grown immune.

I'm like, in love with her 'ii-ing' anyway. It makes her very distinguishable.

I found it really hard to sing the "ii-ing" part...that's why I avoid singing carols, or I get people staring at me really wierdly going "WTF is she doing".

Don't forget 'End of the World'!

I think Ayu's a one of a kind singer when it comes to her 'style'. Not many can imitate her well.. or can they? l

People can sing her songs well, yes.. but just like she does? [vocal habits and stuff?] I don't think so.

I've had tinnitus for a while (years). Be careful, it's not worth it. Luckily it's not very serious yet, I hope I can keep it like it is.

All I know is, Ayu ballads are like, not Ayu ballads without some serious ii-ing. :)

Think about it! HEAVEN, CAROLS, JEWEL, End of the World, Dearest..

I didn't find that JEWEL had very much of the serious iiIIIiii-ing. The only song that REALLY had, recently, is CAROLS.

I believe that the kurai NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII was very intense. <3 INTENSE.

You know, I wonder how long she can actually hold that iiii-ing...

Does she breath when she's iii-ing?

No. I think she's gotten her breathing to a point where she can do the IIIIII for a while and then breathe a bit afterwards.

Renai Shashin :)

i voted JEWEL. its jus so soothing..... Yume no uta wasnt that bad either.. :D

Anything BUT Yume no uta. It would have been better if someone with more range sang it, someone like Yuki Koyanagi or Misia. Koda Kumi is better off relying on husky-voiced songs.

I'm with truehappiness, an Ayu ballad is only an Ayu ballad if it has some, what do you call it?, iii-ing :D Although in Carols it's a lot stronger. I like something that lets me know it's an Ayu song, some sort of artistic signature. My ears love it. But I had to adapt to it, just like with Chitose Hajime.

I have discovered that moderation is needed when listening to A Song for XX and LOVEppears. I prescribe those for every other week.