that would be actually cool :)



next album would sound something like A Song for XX II :luv2:love:luv2

Thanks for clarifying that one to me... lol. i was about to expect something like that but i guess, it'll be better like this. hahaha. But yeah, that would be pretty cool since it's his comeback project. :D

well I hope
48th Hoshino Yasuhiko
49th Tetsuya Yukumi
50th CREA+D.A.I or CREA at least D.A.I
like this

I kinda want Kazuhito Kikuchi back for a single.

I would DEFINITELY like Kazuhito Kikuchi.

Please no Kazuhito Kikuchi.

^ why? he's great right? I love almost all of his compositions, like vogue... :D

kazuhito kikuchi is one of the best composers exist. XD

Totally agree ! who.. and HEAVEN 're too great !

I love Kazuhito...but then again..I'm just biased~

But SURREAL and HEAVEN :luv2

i don't know why, but suddenly i think she will release another best album next year...hope it's just my feeling...hope next year she will release another original album and in 2012, it's ok if she want to release another best

I dislike that song, and most of his others too.. and all of his work with alan.
I only like Who... and HEAVEN.

^ she didn't release a best of when they were celebrating her 30th single, I don't see a reason to do it now + another best of would kill the sales of her next album even more...Let's hope that never happens.

^ 2012??

it would be an irony if she released a BEST album in 21.12.2012... :D :laugh LOL

Kazuhito Kikuchi's Compositions:

As if…
Depend on you
Two of us
immature
WHATEVER
appears
Who…
vogue
Far away (With D.A.I)
SURREAL
About You
Replace
HEAVEN
Beautiful Fighters

So many great songs!

Specially Depend on you the song that made me fall in love with ayu. ^^

^The only songs I really like from that list are Depend on you, immature and About You.

Hate!!! So much! lol. Well at least it's not confirmed she's working with him, so I'm happy :)

^^^Yes I love all of them except for beautiful fighters.

I would like BOUNCEBACK and Kazuhiro Hara...of course CREA too!

He seems to have composed a fair few songs that a lot of people hate. Beautiful fighters, Two of us, Replace~

I don't care who composes for her as long as I like the songs. And I pretty much always do. :P

Well with Two of us my problem is the arrangement :P

I actually like Two of us....Must be one of the only people lol.

it will be the cherry on top of a cream cake if CREA returns for the 50th single.

^ that would be amazing :luv2

i am disappointed by the tracklisting because to get all tracks, you have to buy both the cd only singles. then if you want the videos you have to buy the dvd version too....that's really pushing it too far to rip fans off. so i will only be buying 1, max 2 versions of the single

ayu jus cant wait to release her 50th single!!! :D:D so it's a trilogy. =x

That's why I boycott Ayu by not buying her CD+DVD singles. The music videos end up on her album anyway. And if you really needed to see the music videos, there's always Youtube. :)

don't worry.she will include all the PVs into her next album.unless she/avex wants to make this 3 singles special by not including the PVs into her album. :irked

I want CREA for her 50th single sooooooooooooooooooooooo baddddddd!!!

Well you can buy 1 CD+DVD of the single and 1 CD-only. If you just want to get all the songs but then you'll have to sacrifice one "making of..." Nevermind Sorry xD

^The CD+DVD does not have the Orchestra/Piano versions.

^lol yeah that's why I got the 2 CD only ones :)

OHLOL Sorry, Now I can agree that it's a complete rip-off!

That's life. I'll buy the CD only versions, and get the DVD with the album. I did this for S/S (because it didn't have Sunset MAKING OF, and I assumed it would be on the album), and You were.../BALLAD, because only the CD only had all the songs \(^_^)/

Oh wow...

3-single project is gonna be AWESOME!!!

Such an ambitious project, it's a little scary lol!!

I'd rather she takes her time and does this project well than rush out those singles July-August-September. It'll be the biggest disaster ever if she pumps them out so fast that people run out of $$/interest to support her 49th and 50th and the big "surpass Seiko's 24 streak" falls flat on its face. Ouch!!

Take your time ayu, make good stuff. Even if it means the 50th single might drag into 2011, it's ok, I can wait. :)

^ somehow I have a feeling the songs have been recorded prior to this announcement :)

^ That would be the best scenario ever. :D

But it's hard to believe enough stuff for 3 whole singles (including the big 50th) was churned out in the single month after RnRC came out. I mean, that album is just 5 weeks old lol!! Much as I'd like to, I don't believe she already has 5-6 songs chosen and made ready for this project.

she might have recording these songs during her trip to london :D
she might have lots of song selections during that time too

Ahh another 4 CD release! I hate it when they do that as it always means I need to purchase both of the CD onlys :P

I expected Avex to do something big for Ayu's 50th single. It will be interesting to see how/if they are are linked (covers, PVs, titles, lyrics). I hope they do something special for the 50th single, but not so big it breaks the bank!!

ayu said that she recorded all the songs of this year already around Rock'n'Roll Circus' album's recording. So all of the single songs at least are already ready. :)

Apparently, she's stated that she already has a lot of new songs recorded. I'm not exactly sure where she said that though.

I think she hinted at this when she told bea's UP she had a lot to release this year, haha.

IMO, I don't think money seems to be an issue with fans usually. They seem to fare pretty fine when it comes to 3-day releases or weekly single releases. Just look at BUMP of CHICKEN and their two singles in two weeks, or the three GIFT singles that KJ8 did.

I'd be curious which of the three (for Ayu) sells the best though. I think it'll be the last one, haha.

A random note: IIRC, vogue and Far away both got #2, but sold rather okay... (700k, 500k) and then SEASONS got #1 with huge total sales. I sorta hope that doesn't happen this time around.

Unlikely but I would love a CREA + DAI composition!

mi|kshake~

I somehow believe she can pull it off :) she still got 6 months of this year and a 2 month gap between single sounds good enough to me

Do you guys think she will close the 3 singles with a Mini album? :)

I actually wouldn't mind it! MOON/blossom is in my opinion a very strong 2A-side, and if the other 2 singles are like that, that gives us 6 strong songs.

Or maybe the 50th single is an epic 4A-side, like A :luv2 and then a mini album with all 8 songs and a bonus track! Yes please :luv2:luv2
And a bonus disc with all the remixes from the 3 singles!

And then A BALLADS II!

hahah I should stop now.

I like it! But I prefer the remix on the kanariya single.

A 3 single project, that's great!

But why 4 editions for the first single? That's too much if you ask me. >_<
They could have include the remixes and instrumentals in only 2 editions.
Damn, Avex, that's really money milking, hate you for that...

let's hope they all reach #1!!! :) :yes

I do not know which version to buy
help me please!!!!>_<

^ Buy the 2 CD only versions. Than you have all the songs.
The videos will be later on the album. : )

^i want one version cd+dvd,thanks ^^

you yourself has the answer already :P
i'm going to buy blossom/MOON when OS press is out

Seriously...after 5 days of camp...this is the BEST news I've heard HAHAH...AYU is reallly gonna rock this year omg..

I pre-ordered MOON / blossom (cd+dvd) ^_^
Can't wait for more informations *_*

hopefully she can manage to pull another no 1 hit and beat seiko's record as it is a bit risky...
vogue~far away~seasons were released one month after another maybe they will do the same again for this project

and it will great if kazu kikuchi, D.A.I and of cos CREA return and compose new songs

still waiting for mumo to open pre orders....

Hmm both CD-only versions have all the songs, yes..

But what about first press goodies, and the CD+DVD ones being limited? That's why I ordered both CD+DVD versions, I think they'll have something the CD-only versions won't have. Like a deluxe sleeve or a poster.

But for everyone's sake I hope CD-only will have first press bonus too! :yes

I would say we needn't be too worried of her getting #1. Based on Ayu's popularity now, #1 isn't too much of a challenge tbh.

I just don't want it to be like.. because they want it to be a 3-part single project, the songs all end up sounding saturated or similar or sub-standard (hard with Ayu yes I know, but still)

Infos from TeamAyu

★TeamAyuオフィシャルショップ特典：オリジナル・ミニうちわ（1本）
★mu-moショップオリジナル特典：オリジナル・ポストカード（1枚）

TeamAyu members will get a mini-fan. XD
And a postcard if you buy from mu-mo.

^ Goodness. Can Avex come up with more attractive and creative gimmicks? :o

wow.i want the mini fan XD
guess this time i'll try to buy from mu-mo :P

I am sure this CD single cover would be hot because of her new graphic team :P.

mini-fan!!!
oh I want it
!
thx for this info!!

This sounds huge...except that I HATE multiple versions because fans aren't made of money and I have NEVER bought multiple versions of anything except for Dir en Grey's Uroboros because I got one autographed. So, which one will I get? The one with the Microphone remix or the Don't look back remix? ARGGGH!

a new single!Great news!Thanks for the info!

i wouldn't quite say this, seeing as her popularity has gone down so much since she started. although, i will hope she does good. why does it even matter if she gets number 1, as long as it's good material? :P

same here x)

Aww! that's so COOL, thanks for the info,,, can't wait~~

Lol well a mini-fan its a good idea, she's gonna release the single in summer :D

I only said that because a concern of her unable to get #1 or something was brought up ^^

It doesn't matter if her popularity has gone down so much since she started, a #1 is not hard to get, especially for her.. she just has to stay clear of the boy bands. 4 versions pretty much guarantees her the number 1 spot.

Well, she's almost beaten Seiko's record, it'd be like, a real shame for her to lose now when she's so close :l...

I will be devastated if she doesn't beat Matsuda's record.

good news.
I thought that She wanted to reach the 50th single in 2010 & I was right^^

For some reason, I really honestly believe one of the singles is going to be a DAI or CREA + DAI composition. Maybe it's just my wishful thinking tricking my brain cells into believing this is possible lol but this seems like just the kind of special project that CREA and DAI would make a return for.

In my head this project is going like this:

Part 1: moon/blossom= Hoshino (A Song for XX)
Part 2: wind/bird (whatever it's called)= Kazuhito (Loveappears/Duty)
50th single= DAI/CREA (I am.../Rainbow)

LOL don't tell me. I know I'm like seriously stretching it. XD

Kazuhito Kikuchi's Compositions are rarely good for me (About you and HEAVEN in fact, the rest is average or i dont like them) so.. NO XD

Well, for me he's composed some of my absolute favorite Ayu songs. Vogue, immature, HEAVEN, SURREAL, About You, appears <333333 The rest aren't my favs but they're not bad either. The only ones I'd say I didn't like at all are Beautiful Fighters and WHATEVER.

WoHoo!!!
This year's gonna be Ayu's year!!! 3 Sinles!! Remixes and versions!!! I've been waiting for it for so long!!!
And The meaning of love piano version's gonna be cool, I know!!! XD

wow. thats something that could happen right? ^___^ :yes

i love Kazuhitos compositions. . .
and the return of CREA would be awesome

let's hope that if she does have songs about wind and birds, they're more creative than "wind" and "bird". lol blue bird and kanariya.

It really would be a shame if she suddenly lost her number #1 single streak just a bit more to beat Matsuda's record.

I'm still rooting for RAINBOW PEACOCK!! Ayumisrael :P

please, ayumi, NO! :laugh

Omg I am hoping for the return of CREA!! Please, Ayu!! Pleeeeeease!!!! :weep

Lucky lucky for the mini fan~ I wish I was TA :(

LMAO that wasn't even a wishful thinking it was just a demonstration of sorts lol. xDD

rainbow peacock?....

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...allace/NBC.jpg

lool would be her best title so far :roflmao

That is an amazing idea. I hope something different in every single

I want to see the cover!!!

Who is she going up against on the week of release? As long as there's no real strong contenders, her #1 streak won't be in jeapordy.

i plan to join TA club soon :P
but i hope they will give this mini fan to those who bought CD only version because i don't plan to buy CD+DVD :P

@ tony:i think AKB48 is releasing something on the same day too

Just a question,

I know that the first press for the CD's is the serial number.
But when ordering from, lets say, cdjapan, how do i get a free poster (if that is possible?) or other items of that sort?

that serial number is to download the unrevealed photo(?)
and yes.if avex decides to give out the posters,you'll get it too.just make sure you didn't choose discreet package when you place your order

does the cd come with a poster? or are you just posting a hypothetical scenario? Whenever you order a first press item, it automatically comes with all the amenities assigned with it. If a website says buying first press version of a certain cd comes with a poster, and you order the first press version from cdjapan, it will automatically come with the poster. No extra ordering or anything is necessary.

You would order normally from CDJapan, HMV.co.jp, YesAsia, or Tenso...

Amazon.co.jp does not ship extra goods, but their prices are INCREDIBLE.

As for the competition, there's SKE48. But they don't do that well, haha. 40-50k total I think at most?

The CD only will be getting the gifts as well.

Your question is already answered, but I just wanna add you can already order now, and if a first press bonus (like a poster) is announced later, it'll automatically be included in your order. So you basically don't have to worry about anything :)

(well... all we have to worry about is ayu actually including a bonus item for us foreign non-TA-members)

I knew it would come out in July! Two days before my best friend's birthday. She loves ayu :heart

I'm happy to see it's going to be a singles project!

Photocard? D: I want a poster! xD

Add the GLAY-related Kyosuke Himuro, but his last single was released almost four years ago. And NOT #1. Don't know how this will impact - SKE48 and Kyosuke Himuro would really be a surprise if they get #1 instead of Ayu...

Thank you so much, all that info was very useful!

I am sure that this single strategy will work well...:)