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Official Seiko Matsuda 2nd Thread
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NEW ALBUM「A Girl in the Wonder Land」［2013.06.05］ Spoiler:
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Hey I guys I just see this live perfomance : http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/WrSttisgrls/
I didn't know that Seiko covered a Madonna song !! and it's very good IMO ! though I think she lip synched the whole performance ^^ |
I thought she had an album in 2012? No....
Mn, its been while, lol. I cant believe ayumi is going the way of Seiko! albums, no singles... lol |
^Seiko releases singles again. The last one is Lulu that was released yesterday:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=UMCK-9618 mizuki-7: you made a mistake in the first post. A Girl in the Wonder Land'll be release on 2013/06/05. The 22nd May is the release date of the single Lulu & the date on which the new about the new album was posted on her official website. |
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Yes sorry I fixed it =) |
lol. wow, 1 single a year since 2010... the woman is on a comeback! LOL
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Thanks for creating a new thread. Great job on that.
Did you guys know that she will perform at the Nippon Budokan arena for the 100th time this summer? That's a huge number. By far the most done by any female performer and second most all-time I believe. Quote:
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Wow 100 times ! it's a lot I don't even know if Ayu has performed there once ? it's strange because the capacity is pretty big 15 k ! |
Dont get me wrong, I love the woman... but I like my jpop like every other month LOL...
But it seems like now she is just doing music because: 1. Thats all she has left (not in a bad way). 2. Because she can. Which all in love I like. LOL |
She released albums like an excuse for touring imo ^^
I know her since several years I only like her 80's songs because they are the most well known but yesterday just for curiosity I searched what she has done in the 90's when she became less popular and I'm very suprise XD The image I had of her was that of a silly girl (not in the way stupid but more like a naive & innocent girl) and when I saw her performance of her song "I want you so bad!" Wow I was shocked I didn't know she was a good performer & dancer like that -_- very provocative and outrageous for a japanese singer at that time ! Lyrics are also very suggestive ! We can really see that she was very influenced by western singers particulary Madonna it's very obvious ! |
Talent agency Sun Music chairman Hideyoshi Aizawa passed away yesterday at 83 years of age. He is the person responsible for not only discovering Seiko but raising her to idol fame. When I say "raised", I literally mean it. He even had her live with his family for six months, so that he could teach her proper manners and how to behave during interviews etc.
Other talents that were managed by him include Junko Sakurada, Noriko Sakai, Yuu Hayami and the late Yukiko Okada. R.I.P. Quote:
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Sorry for double post.
Just FYI, LuLu!! single has leaked on the net. http://www.j-mp3.info/2013/05/luluse...suda-lulu.html |
Yay! Thanks so much!
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Seiko and Sayaka attended Mr. Aizawa's wake today.
(c) ORICON http://i.imgur.com/e4dNXsX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/a04RYnU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Jupn11v.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eF9nZN1.jpg Noriko Sakai attended as well. The media were all over that, cameras flashing like crazy. Understandably because she hasn't been that much in public since the scandal(s). She and Seiko got most media attention, that's for sure. Again. Thank you to Mr. Aizawa and may he rest in piece. Without him Seiko might have never debuted. |
RIP for this great man...
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she is trully immortal...how young she looks
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New album debuts at 5th position. Very good ranking and honestly better than I expected it would do. :)
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2013-06-04/ http://i.imgur.com/Z2RM0kw.jpg Then there is the Recochoku "kayoukyoku-enka" download ranking where she is at top for the second consecutive week. http://recochoku.jp/genreranking/kay...u-enka/weekly/ http://i.imgur.com/Ev9QCVu.jpg 1st (LuLu!!), 3rd (Shiroi Tsuki) and 7th (Akai Sweet Pea). |
Top 5 for seiko!!!
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congrats girl!
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Good ! she is doing better since a few years in term of positions in the charts !
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She's doing well! :)
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Oricon Weekly Albums
5 - ● Ａ Ｇｉｒｌ ｉｎ ｔｈｅ Ｗｏｎｄｅｒ Ｌａｎｄ 13,954 13,954 13/6/5 UM 鬆田聖子 5 1 So happy with this position and sales! These are her best first week sales in a long time. :D |
Wow, good sales! But I think she managed the same sales about with the past couple albums, hasn't she? My Prelude did 13k too, though this sold a little more than that did so technically you may be right, it may be her best first week sales in a while.
Also, can anyone explain, because I'm not quite sure about this: is she hated in Japan currently? I read reviews for her albums in Japanese and they're always extremely negative, and I can never figure out why. The comments seem more personal than actually they genuinely just aren't feeling the music (or maybe a combination of the two). |
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I think she is more appreciate since a couple of year compared to 10/15 years ago ! You know she was "has been" because of singers like Namie, Ayu, Utada and a lot of other fresh singers lol but also because she was so scandalous than any other J-pop singer so her popularity suffered of that but it's seems now it's far better ^^ Don't believe these reviews ... They are most of the time written by haters when you don't like something you don't waste your time to write a bad review ! |
congrates. I wonder how long it will take ayumi to get to this level? two, 3 more years... lol
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Seiko will host All Night Nippon GOLD again this Friday (6/21).
I always look forward to these radio talk sessions. It's her fifth time hosting ANN GOLD. Last time was one and half years ago. |
Recent and future activity:
2013.06.21 - [Radio] All Night Nippon GOLD 2013.07.06 - [NTV] THE MUSIC DAY Ongaku no Chikara (talk segment) -- 2013.08.14 - [NHK-G] Minna wo Tsunagu no Mahou no Melody / NHK MJ special program (Disney Princess medley with Sayaka) 2013.09.14 - UNIVERSAL SIGMA 10TH ANNIVERSARY "SIGMA FES. 2013" http://i.imgur.com/Ytt2eh0.png 2013.09.16 - Fan Meeting 2013 2013.11.19 ~ 2013.12.25 - Xmas Dinner Show 2013.12.29 - Special Live |
Minna wo Tsunagu no Mahou no Melody screencaps
Disney Princess Medley with Sayaka last evening @ NHK. Quite a nice show in overall.
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Surrogate Mother (aka Sweet Evil or Final Vendetta) 2014 started well. I finally got to see this movie from 1996. Starring Seiko Matsuda, Bridgette Wilson, Peter Boyle, Scott Cohen. Not exactly the best out there, but an OK thriller, and it was really interesting to see her in a starring role for a US production. Spoiler:
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the woman is 51 and she looks younger and more beautiful than me. I am 20 for god's sake. WHAT'S YOUR SECRET
Ps. She also looks younger and more beautiful than her daughter. Currently imagining the girl's underlying complexes |
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I have a US Version of this movie but i don't know how to put it on my computer:(:no:vsad |
@tsumekaze_: Haha, I don't think she minds really. They are on pretty good terms with each other from what I can tell.
@moonLIGHT: http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Evil-Sei...ef=cm_cmu_pg_t Is this the version you have? That image link of yours doesn't work so... Why transfer it to the computer when you can watch it from disc as it is? But if you absolutely must, then HandBrake software can handle ripping of DVDs. Unless you have a VHS copy that is. ... Promo with Chris Hart, a couple of months ago around the time of "Yume ga Samete" single release. Credit to OKMusic. http://thumbnails109.imagebam.com/29...e299820940.jpg http://thumbnails109.imagebam.com/29...4299821011.jpg http://thumbnails112.imagebam.com/29...8299821040.jpg http://thumbnails111.imagebam.com/29...4299821060.jpg Seiko's and Chris Hart's Kouhaku viewership rating: 47.0%. Tied top 7 with Arashi! Not too shabby. Basically half of the population were watching. In average, Kouhaku Uta Gassen ratings haven't been this high since 2003! |
lol, you're right, they do look like they are in good terms! is this man her hubby? they look so good together. Like, they look both so sweet when they smile...and I love the third pic, so much love <3
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Ah, no. Her husband is Japanese. Both are around the same age. Her married life is kept completely private, there aren't any photos of the couple.
Chris Hart and Seiko did a duet as part of the Universal Sigma 10th Anniversary project. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hart_(musician) http://www.generasia.com/wiki/Chris_Hart |
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I listened to Dream & Fantasy. Angel and I reach for you are just wonderful!
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Angel is one of her best ballads imo, and we can see how it influenced a lot of ayu ballads
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which albums would you guys recommend to listen to
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Start with a best album ^^
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Watanabe Miyuki's (AKB48/NMB48) solo single cover jacket. Do we spot a similarity? Haha, kind of nice.
http://i.imgur.com/sSfjcD0.png "Yasashiku Suru Yori Kiss wo Shite" (2014) vs. "Natsu no Tobira" (1981) Seiko has stopped doing new years concerts now since 2012. As a result of that, she has now been invited to Kouhaku Uta Gassen two times in a row (something I didn't expect, especially this year). I wonder what she will sing. As surprising as it might seem, but Akai Sweet Pea has never been performed there yet. I wonder if that is a possibility perhaps? |
I love it when people bring back the 80s.
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In the news this morning. Seiko will headline this years Kouhaku. In other words, she will be the last performer!
She is only the eight female artist ever to do this, and first time since 2004. A great honor. |
Ahh!!! Great news! That's something to look forward to, for sure!
Who were the other seven female artists to headline? |
The queen better werk kouhaku.
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But I did a quick Google search and found this website (in Japanese). 大トリ (ootori; large bird) is the term for closing act, while トリ (tori) is for the penultimate. Here is the complete list:
Mostly enka singers. |
Finally someone good is gonna end SMAP's reign. Lemme jam to some of the queen's songs
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I've been blasting her 80's hits the last few days and enjoying it more than I should. Ultimate queen.
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I think Kaze Tachinu is one of her best tracks, actually the entire Kaze Tachinu album is quite good. Songs like Nagisa no Balcony and Natsu no Tobira are still so fresh too and Hadashi no Kisetsu, what a tune! |
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Natsu no Tobira is really fun too. |
Waiting for a new album from the queen while I cleanse my impurities with her 80's hit collection.
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Is Seiko going to release a new album on June? :o
http://oi62.tinypic.com/dow5zc.jpg Source: ORICON STYLE |
YAAAAAS
First Namie then the eternal queen of music!! |
It's curious how both "Dream & Fantasy" and "Ballada" were released on June 4, 2014 and now both "_genic" and Seiko's new album will be released on June 10, 2015 lol
Queens think alike. Preorder links: CD Only Regular Edition CD+DVD Limited Edition A CD+Photobook Limited Edition B |
Seiko sings the theme for the movie PAN
He new single'll be released on 28th October 1．永遠のもっと果てまで (Eien no Motto Hate Made) 2．タイトル未定 3．永遠のもっと果てまで Instrumental 4．タイトル未定 Instrumental There are several editions: regular, CD+DVD, limited single-vinyl-sized cover and a cassette tape. source: her official website. |
Does anyone know where can I download Seiko's concert DVDs? I've been wanting to watch her latest tours but I can't seem to find them online :(
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I didn't find the Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo concert. But there is the Seiko in wonderland here
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^Thanks a lot!
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the whole relate looks trashy lol
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Is the song in the CM hers? Or does anyone know what the song title and artist is? The arrangement is lovely.
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I like the backing song as well..haha
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1. It doesn't sound like her voice 2. It's not the kind of music she releases 3. I think it would be specify in the article if it was her song. Unfortunately, I can't help you :/ |
Bara no Youni Saite Sakura no Youni Chitte (Radio rip 2016.08.24)
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http://www91.zippyshare.com/v/X1VR4jet/file.html I ripped this from All Night Nippon Music 10 on air yesterday (hosted by Seiko herself). First radio play of the new song. Beautiful collab with YOSHIKO of X JAPAN. Theme song for TBS drama "Seisei Suruhodo, Aishiteru". So if you are watching the TV drama, you have probably already listened to the song. Bitrate is quite low. Please wait until official release next month for HQ. Single release: 2016.09.21 Well, enjoy! |
Thank you for sharing Zemus. Download it now.
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So glad there is a Seiko thread.:heart
This is a slightly higher quality version. Not by much. |
I can't wait to 21 for good quality, I'm in love with this song ;_; It remembers me to another song but I can't tell which.
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This ballad is so beautiful. Very better than everything on her previous album.
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I love this new ballad, it's really emotional! For me it's her best song since Ikutsu no Yoake wo Kazoetara.
I also recommend the tie-in drama "Seisei Suru Hodo, Aishiteru". When I first heard the song in the drama I knew it was Seiko within the first few seconds :D |
When I first heard it I was very impressed!
I've felt like for the last few years Seiko has been releasing very standard but decent albums. But this song immediately showed me that it was something more. It is such a nice ballad with beautiful instrumentation.:yes But I also feel like it sounds slightly familiar to something I heard before but I think I must be wrong. I don't know. |
OH WOW!!! I love the song!!!
I feel vibe of Cecilia Cheung fly me to polaris ost song... |
Which album by her is your favorite (asking everyone)? I started listening to her with Citron this summer and I was surprised how good the album was. I didn't try much of her other stuff, though. So I wonder how people feel about her music.
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^ My favorites from her idol days are Utopia and Candy. If you are looking for something more recent my recommendation is My pure melody. You can also try her latest best album, We Love SEIKO -35th Anniversary.
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My Seiko Matsuda CD collection is kind of lacking at the moment.
I have We Are Love and Was It The Future. I would LOVE to have Citron and Precious Moment as well. I admittedly have not heard every single album of her's but of the ones that I have heard I loved We Are Love the most. Citron is great too along with Windy Shadow. There is just too many.:dead2 What I do is I just randomly buy or listen to her albums since there are just so many. |
Bara no Youni Saite Sakura no Youni Chitte (radio rip)
I really love this song :heart |
Thanks for everyone who suggested albums to try, I'll definitely keep them in mind. I actually asked because her discography is huge, but I do hope to listen to most of it one day.
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pv (short version)
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This song reminds me a lot of Haru yo Koi (chorus) and also End Roll (the beginning piano).
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STUNNING :love |
I am loving this music video.:luv2
I feel like it is one of her better ones in a while. I love the beautiful flowers and Seiko looks amazing too. She is kind of giving off a traditional Japanese beautiful woman vibe.:heart |
I like what I see so far...forever young..
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I'm genuinely impressed by Seiko's new single. Had to come and share this, as I've always considered her to be nothing impressive. But Bara no Youni is certainly an impressive track. I love the power anthem feel.
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This summer I got back into Seiko and I have to say 9th Wave and CITRON are my favorite albums! And the UHD bluspec CDs are pure ear candy! 9th Wave is such a summer staple and is a perfect marriage between western 80s synth pop and that sort of romantic early 80s J-Pop.
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The song has been #1 on Recochoku for two days so far, #5 on iTunes, moved up to #5 on Oricon. So glad the song is a big hit!
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Edit: These guys seem to be impressed with it as well. If anyone can give a general translation of what they're discussing during the Bara no Youni clip? |
I never bothered checking her, but I like this new song.
Also, last evening I discovered this beautiful song from her: I think its from 1997. |
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2016-09-22/
#1 on Oricon today! This will be her first Top 10 since 2000 and maybe first Top 5 since 1997! |
She isn't sing her new song live? I want to hear it live...
looking for the full PV as well |
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aghh can't wait!
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Go Seiko!:thumbsup
She deserves success with the new music. I feel that it is better than some of her last few albums. I am really enjoying this. Plus Yoshiki.:inlove |
The song is doing really well on the charts! I'm really happy because it is a great song although it probably owes most of its success to the tie-in with the drama Seisei Suru Hodo Aishiteru.
If only Ayu would release a flawless ballad like this one and get a tie-in with a popular movie or drama... |
The performance on SONGS already broadcasted or not? I want to see it..anybody has the file?
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^Yes I saw the show on JPS
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Ahh..want to see it..I wonder if someone can upload it somewhere..
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She was on SONGS? I would love to see the whole thing.:yes
I doubt it will get english subs though. |
I watched the SONGS performance...looks like she lipsynch here...I replay it again and again..I believe it's lipsynch..I wonder why..maybe a bad day for her?
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In other news the single sold 3,854 copies this week bringing the 2-week total to 18,859. Hopefully it can reach 30k+ in the end. |
I don't know I feel no different with the studio version at all..even she open her mouth a little bit smaller that she used to..and usually she looks a little bit more focused and concentrate..I don't know feels off to me..
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I bought her last single! It arrived today. I never thought I would buy smth from Seiko Matsuda, but 2 days ago I went to YOSHIKI's classical concert and he played this song on piano and it was totally awesome. I decided to buy this single as a memory :)
It was like here but much better because it was at Osaka-Jo Hall with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. I wonder if she performs this song at Kouhaku. I really want her to do it. |
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