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truehappiness 27th February 2012 10:25 AM

New album 'Party Queen' out 03/21 information thread [V]
 
I am posting all relevant information in here! Hopefully it helps. If anything needs to be fixed or added, please post it here and I will add it ASAP! I had to make this twice due to deleting it on accident, lol.

**Originally the title of the album was reported as "Party queen" by Kome, but Ayu corrected Kome and said it was "Party Queen". It looks like he sent out the notice before Ayu made the correction.

****COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~ is now only one DVD on the album, instead of a CD+3DVD, it is now a CD+2DVD

Quote:

フジテレビ系木曜よる10時ドラマ「最後から二番目の恋」主題歌として話題の「how beautiful you are」をはじめ、未発表書き下ろし新曲のみ全14曲を収録した超豪華フル・アルバム!全曲ロンドン・レコ ーディングを敢行し、世界の音楽シーンの最前線で活躍するトップ・エンジニアやミュージシャンを多数起用し た、まさに世界標準のサウンドが詰め込まれた意欲作。
【CD+DVD+2DVD】【CD+DVD】【CD】の全3形態でのリリースで、【DVD-1】にはロンドンで撮り下ろされた3曲を含むミュージック・クリップ4曲とそれらのメイキング・クリップの 未発表8トラックを豪華収録!さらに【DVD-2&3】には、2011年大晦日に開催されたばかりの最新ライヴ「ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 ~HOTEL Love songs~」を完全収録!!

Translation by Misa-chan:
Starting with the unveiling of Fuji TV’s Thursday 10pm drama 「Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi」’s theme song 「how beautiful you are」, a super grand full album of 14 brand new songs will be released! All songs were recorded in London, featuring top engineers and musicians at the helm of today’s musical scene, creating an ambitious album of world-class quality. 3 versions will be released:【CD+DVD+2DVD】【CD+DVD】【CD】【DVD-1】 will include the PVs for 4 songs, 3 of which were filmed in London, plus making-of clips to make up a total of 8 tracks!【DVD-2&3】 will be the complete live recording of countdown live concert held on New Year’s Eve in 2011, 「ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 ~HOTEL Love songs~」!!
Covers
Spoiler:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Aderianu (Post 2825022)
I cut white background

Party Queen【CD+DVD+DVD】
http://i.imgur.com/jfH9d.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/11TnZ.png

Party Queen【CD+DVD】
http://i.imgur.com/jIfeW.jpg

Party Queen【CD】
http://i.imgur.com/97xig.jpg

CD+2DVD first press
http://i.imgur.com/47luA.png

CD+2DVD regular edition
http://i.imgur.com/VeL8B.png

CD+DVD
http://i.imgur.com/8T6wT.png

CD only
http://i.imgur.com/CZKuD.png

LIMITED BOX SET CD+4DVD
http://i.imgur.com/76Lq5.png

LIMITED BOX SET CD+2DVD+Blu-ray
http://i.imgur.com/UDMa6.png


Tracklist
Spoiler:
http://i.imgur.com/Q92Nj.jpg

01.Party queen ※PEACH JOHN ワークブラCMソング
02.NaNaNa
03.Shake It♥
04.taskebab
05.call
06.Letter
07.reminds me
08.Return Road
09.Tell me why
10.a cup of tea
11.the next LOVE
12.Eyes, Smoke, Magic
13.Serenade in A minor
14.how beautiful you are ※フジテレビ系木曜よる10時ドラマ「最後から二番目の恋」主題歌

01.Shake It♥ (video clip)
02.NaNaNa (video clip)
03.Return Road (video clip)
04.how beautiful you are (video clip)
05.Shake It♥ (making clip)
06.NaNaNa (making clip)
07.Return Road (making clip)
08.how beautiful you are (making clip)

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzU2ODU0Nzgw.html

**NOT IN ORDER, subject to change as additional PVs/songs may be added
・how beautiful you are
・Return Road
・Shake It♥
・NaNaNa
・Party queen
・Letter
・call
・reminds me
・the next LOVE
・Eyes, Smoke, Magic
・Tell me why
・taskebab
・a cup of tea
・Serenade in A minor

・how beautiful you are (video clip)
・Return Road (video clip)
・Shake It♥ (video clip)
・NaNaNa (video clip)
・how beautiful you are (making clip)
・Return Road (making clip)
・Shake It♥ (making clip)
・NaNaNa (making clip)

NOT CONFIRMED
http://i.imgur.com/Kc9WO.jpg

01. Return Road (4:17)
02. Letter (4:51)
03. call (4:14)
04. Tell me why (5:02)
05. taskebab (interlude) (2:08)
06. the next LOVE (3:55)
07. Shake It (4:35)
08. a cup of tea (interlude) (1:21)
09. NaNaNa (3:52)
10. Eyes, Smoke, Magic (interlude) (1:46)
11. Party queen (4:33)
12. reminds me (5:27)
13. Serenade in A minor (interlude) (1:48)
14. how beautiful you are + hidden track (Happening Here) (10:12)
NOT CONFIRMED


Versions
Spoiler:
CD+3DVD - first press includes a regular CD case + special DVD packaging in a plastic sleeve for the COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~ DVDs, regular press has all discs in regular cases
Spoiler:
【CD+DVD+2DVD】

・AVCD-38511/B~D ¥7,350(tax incl.)
★初回限定仕様:2枚組アルバムケース+ライヴDVDパッケージ付き透明スリーヴ仕様
★通常盤:4枚組アルバムケース
収録内容
<CD>

・how beautiful you are
・Return Road
・Shake It♥
・NaNaNa
・Party queen
・Letter
・call
・reminds me
・the next LOVE
・Eyes, Smoke, Magic
・Tell me why
・taskebab
・a cup of tea
・Serenade in A minor
(全14曲収録・曲順未定)
<DVD-1>

・how beautiful you are (video clip)
・Return Road (video clip)
・Shake It♥ (video clip)
・NaNaNa (video clip)
・how beautiful you are (making clip)
・Return Road (making clip)
・Shake It♥ (making clip)
・NaNaNa (making clip)
(全8track収録・収録順未定)
<DVD-2&3>

ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 ~HOTEL Love songs~
01. do it again
02. Happening Here
03. insomnia
04. MOON
05. fated
06. feedback
07. NEVER EVER
08. sending mail
09. machine
10. Sparkle
11. Humming
12. evolution
13. RAINBOW
14. November
15. music
16. Ladies Night
17. Party queen
18. Happening Here
19. Love song
20. how beautiful you are
21. Trauma ~ Boys & Girls
22. MY ALL


CD+DVD - regular CD+DVD
Spoiler:
【CD+DVD】

・AVCD-38512/B ¥3,990(tax incl.)

収録内容
<CD>

・how beautiful you are
・Return Road
・Shake It♥
・NaNaNa
・Party queen
・Letter
・call
・reminds me
・the next LOVE
・Eyes, Smoke, Magic
・Tell me why
・taskebab
・a cup of tea
・Serenade in A minor
(全14曲収録・曲順未定)

<DVD>

・how beautiful you are (video clip)
・Return Road (video clip)
・Shake It♥ (video clip)
・NaNaNa (video clip)
・how beautiful you are (making clip)
・Return Road (making clip)
・Shake It♥ (making clip)
・NaNaNa (making clip)
(全8track収録・収録順未定)


CD only - regular CD only
Spoiler:
【CD】


・AVCD-38513 ¥3,150(tax incl.)

収録内容
<CD>

・how beautiful you are
・Return Road
・Shake It♥
・NaNaNa
・Party queen
・Letter
・call
・reminds me
・the next LOVE
・Eyes, Smoke, Magic
・Tell me why
・taskebab
・a cup of tea
・Serenade in A minor
(全14曲収録・曲順未定)



PLAYBUTTON - special button that also functions as an mp3 player... more information at http://www.playbutton.co

SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET CD+3DVD+Blu-ray - special set that has the CD+3DVD, POWER of MUSIC Blu-ray, and a pair of half pint glasses and cork coasters

SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET CD+5DVD - special set that has the CD+3DVD, POWER of MUSIC 2DVD set, and a pair of half pint glasses and cork coasters

Mockup of the limited box from the website

***EXCLUSIVE GOODS = HALF PINT GLASSES + CORK COASTERS (two of each)


Bonus goods
Spoiler:
TeamAyu/mu-mo gifts only for the time being.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aderianu (Post 2817510)
『Party Queen』
【CD+DVD+2DVD】 or 【CD+DVD】 or 【CD】
★TeamAyu gift:Lip Cream Case Strap (1) ← google-image
★mu-mo gift:Clear File (1)

『ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 LIMITED EDITION』
【DVD 2】 or 【Blu-ray 1】
★TeamAyu gift:Decoration Sticker for iPhone4 (1)
★mu-mo gift:Memo Pad (1)

『Party Queen』SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET
【CD+DVD+2DVD】+【LIVE DVD 2】+【goods】 or 【CD+DVD+2DVD】+【LIVE Blu-ray 1】+【goods】
★TeamAyu gift: Lip Cream Case Strap (1) +Decoration Sticker for iPhone4 (1)
★mu-mo gift:Clear File (1)+Memo Pad (1)



Misc. information
Spoiler:
- Masashi Muto directed some PVs for this album
- it appears that the album cover was shot in London with Leslie in late November (https://twitter.com/#!/lesliekeesupe...34749770022913)
- Timmy composed both Party queen and how beautiful you are
- There is a commemorative photobook coming out on 03/21 [the same day] with special shots not included in the album (http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=334)
- how beautiful you are is being released as a digital single on 02/08 on iTunes with a cover
- it is thought that there are only two interludes due to Ayu saying that she recorded 12 songs in London
- Timmy wrote Party Queen with Ayu in mind
- Ayu mentioned that castings for a PV in a recent tweet (but it is unknown if she was talking in the present tense) so another PV for the album is not unlikely! (She is in fact filming another PV.)
- The spoiler that follows has PV tidbits from the last few new album threads while she was in London recording.
Spoiler:
Quote:

Originally Posted by gwijai (Post 2783721)
my friend is a dancer in london and he txted me this eve to say he was doing three music videos for a japanese singer!! I was like OMG ITS AYU and he said yeah thats her name lol!! Shooting a pv this tonight for a fast song called shake it! and then they will be doing another pv on sat and one on monday!!!

Ah, it looks like it was gwijai's post then. They said it was a fast song and I remember wondering if the PVs were going to be connected since it seems that they are going to have some of the same cast members in all three PVs (somewhat like that band in the background of Sexy little things/Microphone).

With this piece of information combined with Nigel's Tumblr (the stylist for the extras) it looks like Shake It is for sure the first PV filmed in an apartment in East London. I think it's also safe to say that Return Road was filmed in the factory with the tank, scientists, and drones, and NaNaNa was filmed at the Fabric nightclub in Farringdon with people doing a bit of gymnastics and in crazy makeup/hair/tattoos/etcetera.

Spoiler:
Shake It
http://i.imgur.com/PiMiD.jpg
- posted by gwijai

http://i.imgur.com/L87HA.png
- from Nigel's Tumblr

Return Road
http://i.imgur.com/ImA0u.png
- from Nigel's Tumblr

NaNaNa
http://i.imgur.com/KoUdk.png
- from Nigel's Tumblr


Just for some more info, the guy who styled for the factory PV said it was the 'worst shoot he has ever worked on' probably because it was so LONG. They shot two scenes for the PV in 14 hours. Here's a shot he took at 2:30am. It must be torture to work with Ayu sometimes... haha.

Oh hey, it's the drummer from Sexy little things/Microphone! There's a performance in the control room. Lastly, here are the drones that are in the PV. Most of these are just full sized versions of the pictures we had before.


- Party Queen is set to be a PEACH JOHN CM song that will be on air 2/22, Ayu will not be in the CM
- Masashi Muto confirmed that he did indeed film a new PV with Ayu recently which brings the PV total for the album to six PVs, it seems
- David Reitzas mixed and did drums for how beautiful you are
- There's a bit in the ViVi interview that says that Party Queen contains pop, rock, electro, and jazz genres. The album is also called a 'concept album'.
- Children's voices are present in one of the songs
- "TA Limited PREMIUM PREVIEW ~Party Queen~" will be held March 10th in Tokyo. Ayu herself will not attend. Some TA members will have a chance to hear previews of the songs and music videos (in full?) More information in the spoiler.

Spoiler:
- Will be held March 10th, 2012
- You must apply to be selected for this preview, applications are accepted until February 29th, it seems?
- Only selected TeamAyu members will know the location of the preview
- TeamAyu members can attend free of charge
- There are five 2 hour[?] sessions
- Ayu will NOT be present
- The album can be listened to in full, and four PVs (Return Road, Shake It, NaNaNa, how beautiful you are) can be viewed at the pre-release event

- Ayu appears to be filming 3 new PVs while in Japan, bringing the total to 7 PVs. This is not confirmed however.


Notable links
2012.03.21 NEW ALBUM CONFIRMED
Albums on PLAYBUTTON
~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION on DVD/Blu-ray (21. March 2012)
"how beautiful you are" Jacket Released
New album 'Party Queen' out 03/21 information thread [II]
New album 'Party Queen' out 03/21 information thread [III]
New album 'Party Queen' out 03/21 information thread [IV]
New album 'Party Queen' out 03/21 information thread [V]

Aderianu 27th February 2012 10:32 AM

avex find the way how to show preview to only TA =)

10th March somewhere in Tokyo will be "TA Limited PREMIUM PREVIEW ~Party Queen~"
※Ayu herself will not attend。
Some TA members will have a chanse to hear the preview of the songs and music videos 「Shake It(ハート)」、「NaNaNa」、「Return Road」、「how beautiful you are」

truehappiness 27th February 2012 10:40 AM

Oh, I heard from a friend that the leak for Party Queen will be somewhere around March 19th, but it could be earlier. Kind of late... maybe avex China dying really did affect whether or not we get leaks early from the usual sources?

And about this preview... I wonder if it's those four because those four PVs are the only ones that are done so far?

The TA Mail posted by Aderianu:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aderianu (Post 2822321)
TeamAyu会員限定先行視聴会"TA Limited PREMIUM PREVIEW~Party Queen~"開催決定!!

3月21日にリリースされる、13th ALBUM『Party Queen』の収録曲全曲を先行してフル解禁!
誰よりも早く、『Party Queen』を堪能できる視聴会にTeamAyu会員の皆様を無料でご招待!
※このイベントに浜崎あゆみ本人の稼動はありません。

DVD収録のMUSIC VIDEO「Shake It(ハート)」、「NaNaNa」、
「Return Road」、「how beautiful you are」も初解禁決定!!


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■日時:
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2012年3月10日(土)
●1回目(開場/開演)
10:00 / 10:30
●2回目(開場/開演)
12:30 / 13:00
●3回目(開場/開演)
15:00 / 15:30
●4回目(開場/開演)
17:30 / 18:00
●5回目(開場/開演)
20:00 / 20:30
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※試写の時間を予め選んでご応募ください。当日、試写時間の変更は出来ません。


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2/29(水)18:00まで

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Aderianu 27th February 2012 10:46 AM

^maybe they don't want to reveal title of new PV?

truehappiness 27th February 2012 10:47 AM

I think they will definitely reveal the new PVs before then. I can't imagine them waiting until afterwards to reveal the titles and covers.

Aderianu 27th February 2012 10:52 AM

maybe on Wednesday?
covers, official order, information about goods

Earth_maiden 27th February 2012 10:57 AM

I don't think Ayu would be allowed to attend a public viewing after all the drama that happened after she showed up in Shibuya for the Dejideji release.

Didz-19 27th February 2012 11:02 AM

there should be 3 interludes....and one hidden track to make the total of 12 songs...maybe "Happening Here" would be the hidden track.

truehappiness 27th February 2012 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earth_maiden (Post 2822334)
I don't think Ayu would be allowed to attend a public viewing after all the drama that happened after she showed up in Shibuya for the Dejideji release.

She won't be at the viewing.

tokyoxjapanxfan 27th February 2012 11:05 AM

Haha just got the TA mail and rushed to TA expecting to see covers baha.

I think I'll enter to try and go. I'll have to go to one of the later showings though, since I have to work that day.

I wonder if they'll -actually- withhold info from the public until after the event...I mean, since it's "TA first" and all...

truehappiness 27th February 2012 11:25 AM

It sounds to me like they're just going to get a 'leak' before everyone else. Information being held until then would be INSANE. Imagine if she waited until the week before to release covers, haha.

MissElin_ 27th February 2012 12:22 PM

^I can't laugh at that imagination. Too scary. :tired

I'm hoping this album will get some promotion. Like a truck, or some billboards, CM. We'll see how much Avex decides to do this time.

Mari-chan 27th February 2012 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earth_maiden (Post 2822334)
I don't think Ayu would be allowed to attend a public viewing after all the drama that happened after she showed up in Shibuya for the Dejideji release.

Which drama? Did I missed something?

tokyoxjapanxfan 27th February 2012 12:58 PM

^ She was accused of not making the proper registrations and stuff before attending the event.

Shibuya wasn't prepared for the amount of people that showed up and then they didn't move after she came. Then they all followed her to Tower Records, which is actually pretty far from 109, and the roads/sidewalks were extremely crowded and stuff.

I believe she then said (or was rumored to have said/whatever) that she can go anywhere she wants, or something like that?

pepper 27th February 2012 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan (Post 2822364)

I believe she then said (or was rumored to have said/whatever) that she can go anywhere she wants, or something like that?

Yes. In 'Heartplace' lyrics. (XDDDDDDDDD) I'm sorry I had to XD

I love the tracklist order, I am thinking of Shake it! and NaNaNa can be matched (PV's ofcourse)

tokyoxjapanxfan 27th February 2012 01:03 PM

^ :roflmao

truehappiness 27th February 2012 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan (Post 2822364)
^ She was accused of not making the proper registrations and stuff before attending the event.

I believe she then said (or was rumored to have said/whatever) that she can go anywhere she wants, or something like that?

IIRC, that's kind of how it went. I think it came down to her managers not filing the proper paperwork and such.

I recently reread an interview where she went to a convenience store a while back because she thought it would be safe to and well.... it turned ugly fast. I don't think she's ever going to go out in public without her entourage in Japan ever again.

pepper 27th February 2012 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truehappiness (Post 2822369)
IIRC, that's kind of how it went. I think it came down to her managers not filing the proper paperwork and such.

I recently reread an interview where she went to a convenience store a while back because she thought it would be safe to and well.... it turned ugly fast. I don't think she's ever going to go out in public without her entourage in Japan ever again.

it's because of fans or sth?

truehappiness 27th February 2012 01:16 PM

Yeah, she probably got recognized and it caused a ruckus.

ayuuk 27th February 2012 02:00 PM

Just woke up and got the TA email. LOL I also rushed to TA site hoping to find the covers but... no.

Really wish I were in Japan so I can probably go to the premium preview! ;)

ayuuk 27th February 2012 02:01 PM

Just woke up and got the TA email. LOL I also rushed to TA site hoping to find the covers but... no.

Really wish I were in Japan so I could go to the premium preview! ;)

TeamAyu2004 27th February 2012 02:02 PM

poor girl!
Well... im glad she stood up to them... SHe can go anywhere she wants... lol
As for the limited TA thing.. cool.. wish I was in japan!
Too bad its not like the concert she held years ago.. that would of been epic!

yamadashun 27th February 2012 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepper (Post 2822366)
Yes. In 'Heartplace' lyrics. (XDDDDDDDDD) I'm sorry I had to XD

I love the tracklist order, I am thinking of Shake it! and NaNaNa can be matched (PV's ofcourse)

LMAO!

edit: one more, Dream ON.

YUKARI 27th February 2012 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayuuk (Post 2822388)
Just woke up and got the TA email. LOL I also rushed to TA site hoping to find the covers but... no.

Really wish I were in Japan so I could go to the premium preview! ;)

me too! premium preview sounds so exclusive :D

tokyoxjapanxfan 27th February 2012 02:32 PM

So i did enter for the 8 o'clock one. here's hoping. :)

AyUmIXx 27th February 2012 02:36 PM

so they gonna invite TA to watch Party Queen album PVs and they can listen to the previews of all songs?

Aderianu 27th February 2012 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan (Post 2822409)
So i did enter for the 8 o'clock one. here's hoping. :)

Gratz! Waiting for your review =)

Linoa62 27th February 2012 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyUmIXx (Post 2822410)
so they gonna invite TA to watch Party Queen album PVs and they can listen to the previews of all songs?

Not previews, they will be able to listen to the whole album.

From Misa-chan's blog.
All songs from 13th Album 『Party Queen』, to be released on 21 March, will be fully revealed in a preview!

Spoiler:
All songs from 13th Album 『Party Queen』, to be released on 21 March, will be fully revealed in a preview!
We are opening up a free preview limited to TA members, where you can get to hear 『Party Queen』 before everyone else!

※Hamasaki Ayumi herself will not be attending the event.

Music videos included with the DVD, such as 「Shake It♥」, 「NaNaNa」,
「Return Road」 and 「how beautiful you are」 will also be revealed!

—–


■Venue:
Somewhere in town (location will be revealed to lottery winners)



■Date/Time:
10 March 2012 (Sat)
●Round 1 (Doors open / show start)
10:00 / 10:30
●Round 2 (Doors open / show start)
12:30 / 13:00
●Round 3 (Doors open / show start)
15:00 / 15:30
●Round 4 (Doors open / show start)
17:30 / 18:00
●Round 5 (Doors open / show start)
20:00 / 20:30

※Please gather at the venue at least 15 minutes before the show start time.
※No entry will be allowed after the show has started.
※Doors open / show start times may be brought forward/backward.
※Choose your preferred timing during the lottery. No changes will be entertained after the results are out.



■Entry Period:
Now ~ 29 Feb 18:00



■Requirements:
Each TA member can apply for one show.

※No other persons will be allowed as accompaniment.
※Non-TA members will not be allowed into the venue.



■Result Announcement Period:
Winners will receive an e-mail by 2 March 21:00.



■Things to bring:
・Print-out of e-mail
・TA member card
・Identification card (with photo)

※Those without an identification card with photo will be confirmed by name
※No recording devices are allowed.
※No matter the reason, letting another member go in your stead is not allowed. Any non-winners will be turned away on the day itself.

TeamAyu2004 27th February 2012 03:47 PM

nice info! Wish I could be there!

Aderianu 27th February 2012 03:53 PM

Hope people not going to record it %) don't want holy war about "I heard lq preview and think that album is sucks"

Onton 27th February 2012 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aderianu (Post 2822432)
Hope people not going to record it %) don't want holy war about "I heard lq preview and think that album is sucks"

Haha I really hope that someone can bring some micro-recorder like the spy cam and successfully getting in. Cuz the email just said all camera and video cam are strictly forbidden...just like her concert in Japan:grumpy

TeamAyu2004 27th February 2012 04:10 PM

^^ you know it will happen.. these are ayu fans after all

RayJason 27th February 2012 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aderianu (Post 2822432)
Hope people not going to record it %) don't want holy war about "I heard lq preview and think that album is sucks"

LOL YES! And people going all 'OMG I HEARD 20 SECONDS OF THE LQ PREVIEW AND I KNOW THAT IT'S TERRIBLE BECAUSE I COMPARED THE LQ 20 SECONDS TO FULL LENGTH HQ CD QUALITY SONGS ON AYU'S OLDER ALBUMS!" :laugh.

Earth_maiden 27th February 2012 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truehappiness (Post 2822338)
She won't be at the viewing.

I know, I read the whole thing. I was stating that she will probably never be allowed to attend any public events because of what happened last time.

Masamune 27th February 2012 05:17 PM

I want to hear that previews!!!gggrrr....xD

Kouyou 27th February 2012 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earth_maiden (Post 2822450)
I know, I read the whole thing. I was stating that she will probably never be allowed to attend any public events because of what happened last time.

What happened last time?
Sorry if this is something I should already know. :dead2

ayuuk 27th February 2012 05:23 PM

So those who got the email confirmation will be able to watch the 4 PVs and listen to the songs?

It is cool to watch the PVs before others. :D But when they are broadcasting the new songs, will people just sit there? I am kinda curious LOL

mizuki-7 27th February 2012 05:24 PM

no preview until the 10 March ? =( (so pressed XD)

TeamAyu2004 27th February 2012 05:43 PM

I am so ready for this album to drop! I'm drooling over it!

Kazeyomi 27th February 2012 05:49 PM

I'd wish to be in Japan and being a TA member so badly now lol.

Mari-chan 27th February 2012 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan (Post 2822364)
^ She was accused of not making the proper registrations and stuff before attending the event.

Shibuya wasn't prepared for the amount of people that showed up and then they didn't move after she came. Then they all followed her to Tower Records, which is actually pretty far from 109, and the roads/sidewalks were extremely crowded and stuff.

I believe she then said (or was rumored to have said/whatever) that she can go anywhere she wants, or something like that?

Ah.. this story. I forgot about it. Thanks for the answer.

everlastingRAINBOW 27th February 2012 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan (Post 2822364)
^ She was accused of not making the proper registrations and stuff before attending the event.

Shibuya wasn't prepared for the amount of people that showed up and then they didn't move after she came. Then they all followed her to Tower Records, which is actually pretty far from 109, and the roads/sidewalks were extremely crowded and stuff.

I believe she then said (or was rumored to have said/whatever) that she can go anywhere she wants, or something like that?

I believe she said:

We are free to go anywhere we want
We are free to do anything we want


:laugh

TeamAyu2004 27th February 2012 08:42 PM

^ lol.. wouldn't that be totally epic if she really did quote herself...

Kouyou 27th February 2012 10:12 PM

Ohhh.. I remember hearing about that. Thanks for the answer. :)
I wish she would do even a tiny promo in the US. I would love to go to an event like this. :weep

TeamAyu2004 27th February 2012 10:24 PM

i just realized we got two threads going on about Party Queen... this is confusing... lol

truehappiness 27th February 2012 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earth_maiden (Post 2822450)
I know, I read the whole thing. I was stating that she will probably never be allowed to attend any public events because of what happened last time.

She probably can, she just needs to get the paperwork done beforehand so that they can block the streets off to prepare for the crowds. I think the problem was that she moved around and stopped traffic.

The event will probably be like most pre-release parties. It's a big room with some screens and a lot of stations where you can listen to the album. I hope we get some insider info after the event!

Pieces_of_SEVEN 27th February 2012 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everlastingRAINBOW (Post 2822503)
I believe she said:

We are free to go anywhere we want
We are free to do anything we want


:laugh

LOL if it's true I love it.

YUKARI 28th February 2012 12:28 AM

I want to be in Japan :weep

rakeru 28th February 2012 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truehappiness (Post 2822546)
She probably can, she just needs to get the paperwork done beforehand so that they can block the streets off to prepare for the crowds. I think the problem was that she moved around and stopped traffic.

(Lul) I get the image of Ayu flicking a finger to part the Red Sea of Tokyo traffic.

Pieces_of_SEVEN 28th February 2012 02:03 AM

Why do I feel like (one of) the covers are going to look like this? lol

http://twitpic.com/8pgxs0/full

zellyx 28th February 2012 02:30 AM

^ the "we are free to go anywhere we want" and "we are free to do anything we want"
are Heartplace lyrics :)

Pieces_of_SEVEN 28th February 2012 02:35 AM

^obvi. lol :P

ayuuk 28th February 2012 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN (Post 2822613)
Why do I feel like (one of) the covers are going to look like this? lol

http://twitpic.com/8pgxs0/full

Nooooo please no more close-up pics... Haha though I am not too optimistic.

Pieces_of_SEVEN 28th February 2012 03:17 AM

^^I Know, just reminds me of the R'n'RC album cover...which I LOVE LOVE LOVE the CD+DVD cover

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 03:19 AM

i hope we dont get anymore close ups... we have had those since... what RnR?
but to think about it, her panned pictures are kinda dull too... lol it looks like i cant win!

Pieces_of_SEVEN 28th February 2012 03:25 AM

I feel like the cover will be more "out there" than just a close-up though. I mean the pink hair alone says extreme. lol

ayuuk 28th February 2012 03:29 AM

To me covers have gone to a ...... path since Rule/Sparkle, with perhaps You were.../BALLAD being an exception (it was all right, compared to others, LOL)

pimenta 28th February 2012 03:40 AM

If we get close up covers again, then at least I hope it's something like STEP you/is this LOVE? cover. But I don't want close up covers this time...

truehappiness 28th February 2012 03:43 AM

We'll probably get a set-up like the BLUE BIRD cover where they had varying distances and poses for all three versions. The CD only will likely be the best cover, haha.

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 04:18 AM

^ yeah... i did like that concept... in my opinion the CD only version usually has has the best cover

Pieces_of_SEVEN 28th February 2012 04:27 AM

^^because it's the version I think people are least likely to buy (when you can get a DVD with your album for only a little bit more, I feel like most would buy that)...so of course Avex would make that the most appealing one...making people (especially collectors) buy more versions.

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 04:40 AM

sneaky little devils!

ayuuk 28th February 2012 04:41 AM

Yeah, CD only versions usually have the best covers. It's avex!!

Zeke. 28th February 2012 04:50 AM

I don't know what people are sniffing but CD+DVD had been the best for the majority of releases. (miss)understood, MY STORY (alternate covers), GUILTY, most of the singles that are CD+DVD format. Love songs photobook version was the best, NEXT LEVEL USB was the best. Usually it's the most expensive is the best one I feel.

JackieRos 28th February 2012 04:52 AM

No covers yet T.T

everlastingRAINBOW 28th February 2012 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke. (Post 2822669)
I don't know what people are sniffing but CD+DVD had been the best for the majority of releases. (miss)understood, MY STORY (alternate covers), GUILTY, most of the singles that are CD+DVD format. Love songs photobook version was the best, NEXT LEVEL USB was the best. Usually it's the most expensive is the best one I feel.

:yes

truehappiness 28th February 2012 04:57 AM

"Limited" covers always do tend to be better than a CD only, but there were really only a few exceptions to terrible CD only shots. IMO, (miss)understood's and Rock'n'Roll Circus' are the only ones that kind of stand out as 'not good'.

I guess the "CD only" rule normally applies to singles with a few exceptions.

Singles: CD only > CD+DVD
Albums: (Limited) > CD+DVD > CD only

Since we have three album editions this time with no limited options, I don't really know how they'll measure up to one another. It's CD+DVD/CD+2DVD/CD only so it could go either way! If there is a close up or a 1/4 body shot, the CD only is usually the most panned out-shot in her albums which people tend to like, I think.

ayuuk 28th February 2012 05:00 AM

^RnRC CD only is "not good," which is why I didn't buy it. Hahaha guess covers still matter. :P

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 05:06 AM

i think its all a matter of opionion... but i tend to think that when it comes to the singles CD only is better...
the albums are a different story... they can be either a hit or miss!
( its a 50/50 chance for me anyways)

Pieces_of_SEVEN 28th February 2012 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke. (Post 2822669)
I don't know what people are sniffing but CD+DVD had been the best for the majority of releases. (miss)understood, MY STORY (alternate covers), GUILTY, most of the singles that are CD+DVD format. Love songs photobook version was the best, NEXT LEVEL USB was the best. Usually it's the most expensive is the best one I feel.

Actually, you're right. lol sometimes I get the CD and CD+DVD covers mixed up.

MissElin_ 28th February 2012 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke. (Post 2822669)
I don't know what people are sniffing but CD+DVD had been the best for the majority of releases. (miss)understood, MY STORY (alternate covers), GUILTY, most of the singles that are CD+DVD format. Love songs photobook version was the best, NEXT LEVEL USB was the best. Usually it's the most expensive is the best one I feel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by truehappiness (Post 2822673)
"Limited" covers always do tend to be better than a CD only, but there were really only a few exceptions to terrible CD only shots. IMO, (miss)understood's and Rock'n'Roll Circus' are the only ones that kind of stand out as 'not good'.

I guess the "CD only" rule normally applies to singles with a few exceptions.

Singles: CD only > CD+DVD
Albums: (Limited) > CD+DVD > CD only

Since we have three album editions this time with no limited options, I don't really know how they'll measure up to one another. It's CD+DVD/CD+2DVD/CD only so it could go either way! If there is a close up or a 1/4 body shot, the CD only is usually the most panned out-shot in her albums which people tend to like, I think.

This is true in pretty much all cases expect Love Songs imo.

There the CD only was waaaaaaay prettier than freaking CD+DVD. I love that little smile of hers. I had to buy the CD only because of the reason that the cover was so stunning.~ You would think Avex wants to do that all the time actually.

elvis810 28th February 2012 08:15 AM

GIVE US the ***king CooOOVEEEEEEERS!!!

ExodusUK 28th February 2012 09:18 AM

When I see the covers I can die happy~~~ Gift from Ayungel~

YUKARI 28th February 2012 09:51 AM

may be covers will be revealed on March 1st?! :D

truehappiness 28th February 2012 10:01 AM

That was my first thought since the information for everything was revealed on February 1st, IIRC. We'll have to see!

pepper 28th February 2012 10:07 AM

still nothing?
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/....scaled500.jpg

kotora 28th February 2012 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepper (Post 2822733)

I thought that was the cover... :thud

Earth_maiden 28th February 2012 12:04 PM

^^epic cover!!! :thud

Maemi 28th February 2012 12:51 PM

I want covers covers covers covers covers....

Kazeyomi 28th February 2012 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepper (Post 2822733)

:roflmao

ayuuk 28th February 2012 02:48 PM

LOLOL that's epic!

Onton 28th February 2012 02:50 PM

I'm starting impatient. lol
Covers ROAR!

Aditmi Krisnasaki ~II~ 28th February 2012 02:53 PM

I guess this case only happens in Japan: ugly covers, a bunch of gorgeous shots inside

whatdafaq are these people thinking??? :(

ayuuk 28th February 2012 02:59 PM

^Sooo true! Look at Love songs!

Guess it's either we don't know what they're thinking, or they have a different sense of beauty?? :P :D

toniayu 28th February 2012 03:09 PM

I think covers will be revealed at TA event on 10th march

2Hurt 28th February 2012 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toniayu (Post 2822805)
I think covers will be revealed at TA event on 10th march

Yep this is what I think too... :yes
though thats gonna take forever :thud

inspire_rmx 28th February 2012 03:14 PM

i'm dying for the covers!! so that i can start placing my orders on yesasia ^^

toniayu 28th February 2012 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Hurt (Post 2822813)
Yep this is what I think too... :yes
though thats gonna take forever :thud

I'm not going to see the covers until i receive my copy,so i don't mind when covers are released :)

CeReSu 28th February 2012 03:35 PM

Oh no, I think we'll have the cover before the event!
Maybe next week?

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 03:39 PM

that would suck if they wait till the 10th!
But oh well, at least its something!

channy 28th February 2012 03:40 PM

I think it's quite sad that Ayu won't attend to the Party queen event in Tokyo. It's a TeamAyu event and the "most important person" of the whole event won't be there :/

I remember that 30 minutes "special ayu trance documentary", still have this file on my HDD, where DJs in Japan, probably Tokyo, played her trance remixes on a concert and then, during the "M"-remix, she appeared on stage and sang a few words to the remix.

Aderianu 28th February 2012 03:54 PM

^she can't attent all 5 sections.. it's unfair to visit only one
maybe she record a video message for fans?

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 04:26 PM

^ hopefully!
I wish I could go to one... wish I was there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by channy (Post 2822827)
I think it's quite sad that Ayu won't attend to the Party queen event in Tokyo. It's a TeamAyu event and the "most important person" of the whole event won't be there :/

I remember that 30 minutes "special ayu trance documentary", still have this file on my HDD, where DJs in Japan, probably Tokyo, played her trance remixes on a concert and then, during the "M"-remix, she appeared on stage and sang a few words to the remix.

can you upload this?

CHE.R.RY 28th February 2012 04:52 PM

I wanna see the cover already :irked!!!

Griz Lee 28th February 2012 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004 (Post 2822848)
^ hopefully!
I wish I could go to one... wish I was there!



can you upload this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Y8ApUA1xw
i think this it it :O

pepper 28th February 2012 05:08 PM

i want covers because my blog wants a new main picture. PFFFFFFFF

isthisLOL? 28th February 2012 05:17 PM

I still have hope to get the covers tonight/tomorrow.

TeamAyu2004 28th February 2012 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griz Lee (Post 2822860)

ive seen that.. i was hoping they had the 30 minute version that the poster was talking about!
thanks though!

Deep snow 28th February 2012 05:32 PM

Sorry for being off-topic, but

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griz Lee (Post 2822860)

HOLY **** I'D NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE :O

It's gotta be epic; one moment you're dancing, and then BAM! Hamasaki Ayumi ga stage ni arawareta :D

Zeke. 28th February 2012 05:42 PM

I'm kinda depressed after seeing that video. It's like, all of my dreams rolled into one huge event (rave, trance, AYUtrance, JAPAN, AYU LIVE). How lucky they all are to have experienced that! I was 11 years old then...


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