Ayumi Hamasaki Sekai - [Utada Hikaru] 58th Thread: New album BAD Mode, out 19.1.2022

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58th Thread: New album BAD Mode, out 19.1.2022

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2018 TOUR LAUGHTER IN THE DARK

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UPCOMING RELEASE "Laughter In The Dark Tour 2018" Blu-ray/DVD/Netflix/iTunes June 26, 2019

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LATEST SINGLE "FACE MY FEARS" co written w/ Skrillex January 18, 2019

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LATEST STUDIO ALBUM「Hatsukoi (First Love)」released June 27, 2018!

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About Hikki

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Discography

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US Discography (as Utada)

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Credits:
The Previous Thread
The Official Site
Official Twitter
Generasia
Official Instagram
Official YouTube

*Thanks to Maemi for the thread layout, which I just copy+pasted and added the tour info ;)

Latest info from previous thread:

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Originally Posted by amorphose (Post 3287176)

Apparently, "Chikai" and "Don't Think Twice" are only the ending theme, and instead of being remixed for the opening, Utada is collaborating with Skrillex and Poo Bear on a separate opening theme called "Face My Fears." No word yet on whether that title is for the English and/or Japanese version or when we will hear this new song.

Somehow Skrillex in the same sentence with Utada makes me apprehensive.

Skrillex remixed Passion in one of his sets and it was boring as hell.

Also Poo Bear doesn't really produce good songs. At least, the ones I listened to were not great.

I'm no fan of Skrillex either. I'd actually say I'm an anti-fan of him. lol However, when he produces things for other artists, it tends to be a lot better than the stuff he makes for himself. He and Poo Bear did about half of Justin Beiber's "Purpose" album, which I thought was actually really good. So I guess we will see. I'm just happy we're getting another Hikki song! (As long as it doesn't have any of that horrible dubstep noise in it.)

Collabing with Skrillex and calling the song "Face My Fears" lolololol

Hikki must be facing lots of fears while writing this song, and we will be facing our fears the moment she releases the song lol.

About Skrillex and Utada collab, I just want to revive this tweet from 2011:

https://i.imgur.com/zkbulwF.png
https://twitter.com/skrillex/status/103382763838779392

I guess he made it lol

Ultra Blue is that shit and I will forever stan

I do look forward to the new song. I trust her songs to turn out well so I'm not really nervous. I do hope it fits the vibe of KH though as well.

So Hikki's official site announced that she's releasing a new single on 1/18 - http://www.utadahikaru.jp/en/news/detail.html?id=499489

Face My Fears

===Tracklist===
1. Face My Fears (Japanese Version) / Utada Hikaru & Skrillex
2. Face My Fears (English Version)
3. Chikai
4. Don't Think Twice

I wonder why it's "Utada Hikaru & Skrillex".... Is he important enough to be included? I mean, last time Ringo could only earn the title "Utada Hikaru feat. Shiina Ringo" for the vacation song...

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Originally Posted by bluegie (Post 3287651)

I wonder why it's "Utada Hikaru & Skrillex".... Is he important enough to be included? I mean, last time Ringo could only earn the title "Utada Hikaru feat. Shiina Ringo" for the vacation song...

I think Shiina only provided vocals to a song Hikki herself composed and arranged. Skrillex worked on both those aspects with Hikki this time around.

As a huge EDM fan and someone who has seen Skrillex live twice, I’m SO pumped for this collab. And I don’t think y’all need to worry about him doing ~Dubstep~ for the track. He’s produced plenty of amazing pop tracks. Regardless, can’t wait.

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Originally Posted by Zeke. (Post 3287653)

I think Shiina only provided vocals to a song Hikki herself composed and arranged. Skrillex worked on both those aspects with Hikki this time around.

You mean, he will provide vocals to the new song as well?? :shakehead

Well I believe that there are no crappy songs from hikki. The worst scenario will be a mediocre song :P.

^zeke. did not say that. Creating a song together or just being asked to sing a part of it is a huge difference.

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Originally Posted by bluegie (Post 3287667)

You mean, he will provide vocals to the new song as well?? :shakehead

no omg. it was probably a collaboration on both production and composition that's why it's not only a feat!

YAY, new single! Can't wait to hear Face Your Fears - looking forward to hear what sort of song they have created together.

I don't know much of Skrillex's music but I like HATE which he was involved with for 4Minute.

Who remembers Miracle Hikaru?

lmao

She used to do good imitation of hikki back in the old time. Now her voice is so squeaky and nothing like hikki.

Examples of her past decent imitations:

She had already lost hikki''s touch when she sang Hanataba wo Kimi ni recently:

do you guys know if there is another lottery for her concert?

http://www.m-on.jp/admin/wp-content/...aru-1810-1.jpg

Im not sure what to think of this (esp the font)

I like it. I think black and white would be a fitting color theme for the tour.
Adding to first post~

I wish they announced the goods for this tour asap haha

Btw is anyone going on the very first night (in Yokohama)?

That font is more 2008 than 2018...

For some reason it really reminded me of Banksy’s girl with the balloon painting.

Like it, black/white is so simple yet effective.

Another announcement about Face My Fears:

Updated tracklist:
Face My Fears
Chikai
Face My Fears (English Version)
Don’t Think Twice

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“Face My Fears”, was announced to be the opening theme for game “KINGDOM HEARTS III” and drawn great attention through the SNS.
Today, details of the CD single, including the song above was revealed. The release is slated for January 18, 2019.
4 songs in total will be included : “Chikai”, the closing theme of “KINGDOM HEARTS III”, and the English version of “Chikai”, ‘Don’t Think Twice’.
“Face My Fears”, the opening theme of “KINGDOM HEARTS III” will have an English version as well. Excluding “Chikai” will be the first time to be included in a CD.
All songs are related to "KINGDOM HEARTS III", which will be released on January 25, 2019, one week later from the CD release.
Fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating both releases in January next year!

<Hikaru Utada Release Info>
●CD Single ※Digital Release on the same day
‘Face My Fears’
Release date: Friday, January 18, 2019
Normal Edition: ESCL 5150
Price: \1,400JPY(tax in) \1,296(tax excl.)

http://www.utadahikaru.jp/en/news/detail.html?id=500458

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Originally Posted by freedreamer (Post 3289376)

http://www.m-on.jp/admin/wp-content/...aru-1810-1.jpg

Im not sure what to think of this (esp the font)

I like simplicity and this gives me huge Hikki vibes :cool

Also: They added extra tickets to the Yokohama show and the lottery goes until the 29th.
They've included an English application page: https://ticket-hikaruutada20th.com/m...th2018-english

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Originally Posted by freedreamer (Post 3289376)

http://www.m-on.jp/admin/wp-content/...aru-1810-1.jpg

Im not sure what to think of this (esp the font)

The font looks like hand-writing.
The letter R are different. Not font-type.
Probably it is her hand-writing.

I love her picture in pencil strokes, but the font looks too thick/rounded to match the picture? Still a nice concept.

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Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3289560)

I love her picture in pencil strokes, but the font looks too thick/rounded to match the picture? Still a nice concept.

Maybe the font is supposed to look a little childish..? "Laughter in the dark" sounds a little childish, maybe..? No? Okay, I have no idea, I give up :D:D

GOODS

https://i.imgur.com/zWlsNSs.png
T-shits (white/black/grey) ￥3,500

https://i.imgur.com/vWcEiZo.png
Hoodie ￥6,500
Muffler Towel ￥2,000
Beanie ￥2,500

https://i.imgur.com/cSYzaia.png
Mug cup (black/white) ￥1,500
Silicon band (set) ￥1,000

https://i.imgur.com/gIrANgR.png
Key holder ￥1,000
Cotton bag (big/small set) ￥2,500

http://laughterinthedark.com/goods/index.asp

I wonder if the tour name is a Nabokov reference. I bet Hikki fucks with Nabokov.

wow I haven't checked in on Hikki news for a while and it's so great to see a new single coming and tour goods that are actually good! I want that hoodie and black T-shirt wow I'm such a sucker for this kind of design

THAT TEE IS NICE! minimal is love

I want that beanie! It's so cute.

Everything is so damn ugly&expensive I'm seriously thinking of not buying anything but the mug (which is cool and has a reasonable price for Japan haha). Also the tee, but just if the letters are shining in gold haha otherwise I will make it myself, damn!

Too Proud featuring XZT, Suboi, EK (L1 Remix) (Short Version)

Full song is available on streaming sites and iTunes.
This version features rappers XZT from China, Suboi from Vietnam, and EK from Korea.

This is so much better than Jevon honestly. I'm deleting the album version and keeping this lmao.

I'm liking the black and grey tshirts and the mugs!

11/6 Setlist:

1. Anata
2. Michi
3. Traveling
4. Colors
5. Prisoner of Love
6. Kiss & Cry
7. SAKURA drops
8. Hikari
9. Tomodachi
10. Too Proud
11. Chikai
12. Manatsu no Tooriame
13. Hanataba wo Kimi ni
14. Forevermore
15. First Love
16. Hatsukoi
17. Play a Love Song

ENCORE
18. Ore no Kanojo
19. Automatic
20. Goodbye Happiness

Fan report by @UTADABLOG on twitter:

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Hikaru Utada Laughter In The Dark Tour 2018
Yokohama Arena, November 6th 2018

Notes/Thoughts:

• First song was “Anata.” She rose silently from the stage, more silence, then into the first line.
• Overall presentation was outstanding. Two large screens on the left and right, along with a massive screen behind her and the band. Several platforms on the stage that allowed for more lights/screens.
• Really really great arrangements. Standouts included “COLORS,” “Prisoner Of Love” and “Hikari”
• Definitely felt the first day nerves. She seemed a bit hesitant the first few songs, but got into it a few songs in.
• “Face My Fears” was a no show.
• Dancer Fukiko Takase (“Forevermore” MV choreographer) joined her onstage for “Tomodachi” and “Too Proud”
• “Too Proud” was a standout, Hikaru even joined Fukiko in a bit of a dance for parts of the song, and Jevon’s entire rap was replaced with a brand new original section including Hikaru rapping for the very first time.
• A central stage was used for several songs, (“Chikai,” “Manatsu no Tooriame,” and “Hanataba wo Kimini”
• She followed “First Love” with “Hatsukoi” (she messed up the first line of the later)
• Final song for the main part of the concert was “Play A Love Song”
• Encore was “Ore no Kanojo”(!!), “Automatic,” and closed the whole show with “Goodbye Happiness”
• Other tracks included : “Michi,” “Kiss & Cry,” “Forevermore,” “traveling”
• During the first costume change, a rather long prerecorded short film was included featuring Japanese writer Naoki Matayoshi. Truth be told, felt way too long and derailed the energy/momentum of the first section.
• Overall, very pleased with the show. Looking forward to seeing it filmed and presented!

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sqn8ak

Pictures from natalie.mu:

https://i.imgur.com/G5W3a2R.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yAUGYJJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2gDClAV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IW3y9T2.jpg

Utada is not dressed up like a jellyfish-like collage of garbage bags or a Cruella DeVil after being torn by a paper shredder? OMG, 2018 is too much for me.

(by the way, loved the dress)

Great setlist. And she looks damn good

Omg. I love how simple she is in the tour.

Aren't there pictures of the second dress? Although my favorite one was the black, the black and white dress was a blast! She was SO beautiful! But don't worry, the dorky hikki was present in a video intermission hahaha

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“Too Proud” was a standout, Hikaru even joined Fukiko in a bit of a dance for parts of the song, and Jevon’s entire rap was replaced with a brand new original section including Hikaru rapping for the very first time.

Now THIS I want to hear.

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Originally Posted by Akutenshi (Post 3290188)

Now THIS I want to hear.

Me too! I hope we get a recording of it.

So exciting.:luv2
Utada's hair looks super shiny there. I never really enjoyed Utada's costumes so I'm glad her fashion is simple this time. I'm still loving that white dress and hairstyle she wore when she performed Hatsukoi on TV.

Today is the release of the analog version of Hatsukoi.
https://tower.jp/item/4782101/%E5%88...9B%A4%EF%BC%9E

http://shop.tsutaya.co.jp/goods/product/4547366373813/

It is ¥5,000.

DISC 1 SIDE A
Play A Love Song
Anata
Hatsukoi

DISC 1 SIDE B
Chikai
Forevermore
Too Proud

DISC 2 SIDE A
Good Night
Pakuchi no Uta
Nokoriga

DISC 2 SIDE B
Oozora de Dakishimete
Yuunagi
Shittosareru-beki Jinsei

I’m happy to see old mixed with new songs.

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Originally Posted by Xianghua (Post 3290204)

Today is the release of the analog version of Hatsukoi.

I can't wait to get mine. It'll take a few weeks though since I chose SAL registered airmail lol.

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Originally Posted by Xianghua (Post 3290172)

Again, no song from Distance (even though Distance is my least favourite album). I wonder why she skipped this entire album in both WILD LIFE and LAUGHTER IN THE DARK.

I hope they will release DVD/BD

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Originally Posted by bluegie (Post 3290269)

I can't wait to get mine. It'll take a few weeks though since I chose SAL registered airmail lol.

Again, no song from Distance (even though Distance is my least favourite album). I wonder why she skipped this entire album in both WILD LIFE and LAUGHTER IN THE DARK.

Kiss&Cry was a... Kind of remix with can you keep a secret.

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Originally Posted by Baco__ (Post 3290277)

Kiss&Cry was a... Kind of remix with can you keep a secret.

In the concert? Even if that's the case, I'm still kinda surprised that Hikki ditches the songs from that album. I kinda wanna hear Addicted To You live again, or maybe Wait & See :yes.

Well I'm a bit shocked that she only sang one song from UB.

First Love (2): First Love, Automatic
Distance (0): None
DEEP RIVER (3): traveling, SAKURAドロップス, 光
ULTRA BLUE (1): COLORS
HEART STATION (2): Prisoner Of Love, Kiss & Cry
Single Collection Vol. 2 (1): Goodbye Happiness
Fantôme (5): 道, ともだち, 真夏の通り雨, 花束を君に, 俺の彼女
初恋 (6): あなた, Too Proud, 誓い, Forevermore, 初恋, Play A Love Song

Half of the songs in this concert are from her post-hiatus albums. I'm kinda shocked she didn't sing Flavor Of Life, consider this song was mega popular back in 2007.

Im said she didnt sing FINAL DISTANCE. Would die to hear it live but sadly...

I'm very disappointed that yunagi was not included.:(
Traveling and Colours has me the most excited.

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Originally Posted by bluegie (Post 3290293)

In the concert? Even if that's the case, I'm still kinda surprised that Hikki ditches the songs from that album. I kinda wanna hear Addicted To You live again, or maybe Wait & See :yes.

Yes, I was there. You'll see eventually what I'm talking about haga

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Originally Posted by bluegie (Post 3290327)

Well I'm a bit shocked that she only sang one song from UB.

And it's literally the oldest and the most performed song of the album.

That's the pity of her only touring once in a lifetime, we always get single-driven setlist and very few (when it happens) album tracks.

Great looking setlist, happy to see Ore no Kanojo on there along with Sakura Drops, Travelling and Hikari. The main song missing for me is Shittosarerubeki Jinsei.

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Originally Posted by ahtka-chan (Post 3290519)

Most concerts are single-driven (hence lately there are more so called side-track concerts), but I believe UB has more than one popular songs. I know that UB probably was the "rock bottom" in her career (BML got less than 100K on the first week, Passion was the first single she couldn't get no. 1 (well no. 3 precisely), UB was the first album not getting over 1 million copies on the first week, and the only album not getting over 1 million copies overall before hiatus), but she did pretty well in digital (at least Keep Tryin' was pretty popular), and BLUE was pretty popular as the album song. Dunno why she only did one.

And for Distance... it remains as a mystery. Probably she hates the album as well lol.

again, I don't think she hates distance and there were excerpts of can you keep a secret, she even sang it... hahaha

well lately there are a LOT of people recording her concerts lol on the first day I didn't see one single person recording, but now there are many. that's nice :D

Does “as well” mean it’s a generally hated album?
I love it lol.

Wow, I'm so glad filming wasn't banned. I'm watching second Fukuoka day videos now and she's in a surprisingly good vocal form. And the arrangements...I'm almost crying of joy and heartbreak that I'm not there.
Is there any info on filming for DVD or TV broadcast?

I don't believe they have announced broadcast info yet.

Youtube fan footage:

Spoiler:

Yes, she sounds very good.

Wow. Utada seems energized and confident for this tour. We need a blu-ray/dvd release.:luv2

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Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan (Post 3290752)

Does “as well” mean it’s a generally hated album?
I love it lol.

Good question lol. When I said "as well", it meant that I dislike the album, or I should say it is my least favourite album. Gotta admit that I got too much hype for it (due to Distance vs A BEST lol). It wasn't as good as I hoped for :P.

Anywayz back to the concert topic. I kinda wish it is a circular stage (like WILD LIFE). Then Hikki could walk around and people at the back could see her closer.

Believe me, the circular thing it's justa bad for anyone who's not in the middle hahahaha cause I was at a corner at the back and when she went to the middle i couldn't see almost nothing haha and she was on her back to us most of the time (although she was slowly spinning so everybody could see her)

Before the concert I was also hoping for a center stage, but then I thanked it wasn't haha

I don't think she hates Distance, it's just that she's a mother now and a woman in her 30s, it's probably very hard for her to connect with the lyrics she wrote back when she was 16 years old about lots of teenage experiences that she's way past it.

And that's natural, I mean, even Britney and BoA themselves said that they havve hard times performing Oops! and Valenti, respectively, 'cause they don't really feel the lyrics of the song anymore.

For questions regarding the broadcast:

"Hikaru Utada Laughter In The Dark Tour 2018" will be broadcast on Japan's SkyPerfectTV in January of 2019, followed by M-ON! TV in March 2019
http://www.utadahikaru.jp/news/detail.html?id=499602

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Originally Posted by thomas (Post 3290848)

Awesome! Thank you!

Hatsukoi has come in at #5 on Tower Records best selling albums of 2018
https://tower.jp/article/news/2018/12/03/n101

Lots of info up ahead.

1. Hikari and Chikai from the tour will be made available on PlayStation VR December 25th.
https://www.jp.playstation.com/blog/...ahikaruvr.html

2. Face My Fears Short Ver. KH3 opening trailer
English:

Japanese:

3. Face My Fears analog jacket, drawn by Tetsuya Nomura
https://i.imgur.com/y3AYRlM.jpg

4. Tour concert report with more photos on Natalie
https://natalie.mu/music/news/311125
direct link to photo gallery-> https://natalie.mu/music/gallery/news/311125/1066885

5. To celebrate her 20th anniversary there are 2018 remastered versions of the following albums:
Distance
Deep River
Ultra Blue
Heart Station
*These are available digitally and on streaming services

https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ut...18-remastered/

6. Additional Info on the TV broadcast:
Sky Perfect - January 27th, 9pm
M-On! - March 10th, 8pm

7. Don't Think Twice will be available for streaming December 10th at midnight in every country.

Face My Fears cover HQ I love it :luv2

Spoiler:

Don't Think Twice already available on Apple Music & iTunes JP: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/fa...-ep/1444992414

I love the "Face My Fears" cover artwork and I'm so ready to hear "Don't Think Twice" tonight!!

But WHO THE HELL does Skrillex think he is?! AUTOTUNING UTADA HIKARU'S VOICE?! Nah, he can take that back where it came from.

I love the cover 🥰

Skrillex's dated production is bad, but the melody sounds beautiful. I'm conflicted lmao.

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Originally Posted by Akutenshi (Post 3292045)

Skrillex's dated production is bad, but the melody sounds beautiful. I'm conflicted lmao.

I love it before the "chorus" I specially like the part where it gets a funky beat. But it ain't bad... we'll just have to edit that part out when it comes lol

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Originally Posted by minkAYuko (Post 3292046)

I love it before the "chorus" I specially like the part where it gets a funky beat. But it ain't bad... we'll just have to edit that part out when it comes lol

Agreed completely. Hopefully there's enough to play around with so it can be edited well :laugh

Not feeling the trailer/song. The sound of the production is too ubiquitous, not unique at all. And the editing of the video is so haphazard it was giving me a headache. Couldn't focus on anything.

She really should have worked with Porter Robinson. He created a whole album and artist concept inspired by things like Simple & Clean and that sound (+anime, Final Fantasy, Jpop, Japanese cyberpunk culture, etc.)

What a wasted opportunity.

The track with Skrillex isn't bad, but it's very adapted to his style, which I am not a fan of.

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Originally Posted by Xianghua (Post 3290821)

I don't believe they have announced broadcast info yet.

Youtube fan footage:

Spoiler:

Yes, she sounds very good.

omg this is soooooo good!!!!!! I can't wait for HQ broadcast!

I liked the song until the dubstep kicks in. And yes about it sounding dated, I was under the impression that music was starting to move away from that.

Still looking forward to hearing the full version, though.

I really don't get this strange disease "if I don't like the artistic outcome, I'll go there, cut and edit it" that afflicts Utada fans. Jeez.

There are a lot of failed musicians in Utada's fandom. There's a reason why she is one of the best selling artists in Japan history while they just edit people out of her songs because they get annoyed everytime she collabs with someone who doesnt fit their otaku fantasy.

Hmmm, it lacks the immersive and interesting atmosphere that earlier themes had. That extra layer that gives it more depth.

Like it's almost there, but it's not.

I will enjoy it as a hikki song but I would prefer more as the theme of the game.

didn't know utada's producer/manager/family memebr or guy who works very hard to lend her money to make music had an account on AHS. Welcome! :D

I don't get why people get mad at people who doesn't like the "artistic" outcome of a song. Damn, they will edit and listen themselves, their headphones on, their edit, jeez.

I also hated the Skrilex dated addition. It's the worst type of dated style imho hahaha I will be a really sad person when new artists revive dubstep era of pop music in ten or twenty years from now lol

But I also know I'll be listening to it one thousand times because Utada lmao

Peace, guys. You like it, listen to it. You don't, edit, cut it out, make it bearable to your ears and that's it. The art she wanted to deliver will always be there, available when one misses it. Let's enjoy the joy of living in the XXI century and being able to do these kind of stuff. Chill.

(my dream is to edit KOHH out of Bokyaku, but I'm too lazy got that, so I just skip it sometimes)

I LOVED DON'T THINK TWICE <3

I liked Don't Think Twice, but didn't like some parts she decided to put addlibs instead of writing a piece of lyrics. Maybe I'm too used to Chikai. Or I can write a lyric himself, record, edit and replace it on my own playlist as a good Utada fan!!

Shades aside (and this one above was a joke haha), I agree you can like or dislike whatever you want and even make your own versions of it, it's your criteria. What bothers me the most is when fans go to social media bash people like Jevon because they didn't like his flow in Too Proud ~~(and months later praising that heinous attemptive of Utada rapping, but this is another issue)~~ or uploading "the real" Take 5 "complete version". These are the kind of actions that I find disrespectful, but that's just me.

One thing is disliking a work from an artist.

Another thing is literally editing someone out of the work they had part on. And sharing it all over the internet saying you saved said work. People don't announce those shit as fanmixes or remixes or whatever, what I think would be pretty ok. They announce that as they were fixing the work.

There's no respectful way of doing that. Actually, this is a very assholeish thing to do.

^ click here :D

anywho... Can't stop listening to both songs, even the short preview...I also feel too used to "chiaki". I'm getting used to the english lyrics.

I didn't see any mention that the remastered albums would be released physically.:think
I think the Skrillex collab is decent. But I do agree it sounds slightly outdated. Skrillex had his moment quite a few years ago now. His style isn't relevant like it was in the beginning of the decade. I wasn't expected the new themes to be better than the previous ones anyway. I guess overall it's still worth listening to.

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Originally Posted by summerain (Post 3292080)

KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK SCREAM

I actually wrote parts fro BoA's kiss my lips chorus cause I felt it was too empty with just "kiss my lips" and instrumental and would sing it whenever I listened to the song LMAO

About the saving the song blablablabla thing, yeah, I agree. That's disrespectful, for sure. I guess I would say the song is "saved", but more of jokingly and say it to jy friends only lol saddens me people can be THIS disrespectful. And I don't see myself saying something like this on Twitter, saying I saved their work, mentioning any artist involved. It's plain disrespectful and that's it...

PS: what is the take 5 complete version? Hahahah

(and damn who doesn't like Jevon's part?! It's so fun and good lol)

I'm okay with the sound but I find the drop really empty-sounding... like it needs more bassy pizzazz at the back hahah (clearly not a musician cos I can't describe it)

EDIT: Has this new profile image of hers been shared? Noticed it when the Spotify This is Utada Hikaru playlist changed the thumbnail to this pic. It's on her official website's profile as well.

https://i.imgur.com/R6KAJkf.jpg

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Originally Posted by Baco__ (Post 3292094)

KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK SCREAM

I actually wrote parts fro BoA's kiss my lips chorus cause I felt it was too empty with just "kiss my lips" and instrumental and would sing it whenever I listened to the song LMAO

About the saving the song blablablabla thing, yeah, I agree. That's disrespectful, for sure. I guess I would say the song is "saved", but more of jokingly and say it to jy friends only lol saddens me people can be THIS disrespectful. And I don't see myself saying something like this on Twitter, saying I saved their work, mentioning any artist involved. It's plain disrespectful and that's it...

PS: what is the take 5 complete version? Hahahah

(and damn who doesn't like Jevon's part?! It's so fun and good lol)

It's a fanmix with a "proper ending" for the song.

And of course you can joke around with your friends about the music being shit and needing to be saved, or some parts removed, etc. But removing people from the song and saying now the track is saved all over the internet is just plain rude.

Or when people replaced the original You & Me mix on the LOVE Again album for the orchestral one and shared it online as it was the offical release, this is also really disrespectful to the artist.

As far as I'm concerned people are free to do whatever they want to the tracks and share them if they feel like that, but there's no need to pass on the remixed version for the right one, as the jpop/kpop fandom enjoys doing sometimes.

Blenderllex did it again.
The final instrumental part of that trailer is pure nonsense generic garbage.

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Originally Posted by minkAYuko (Post 3292070)

didn't know utada's producer/manager/family memebr or guy who works very hard to lend her money to make music had an account on AHS. Welcome! :D

This lmao. Imagine being so personally affected by what other people choose to do. Couldn’t be me.