Thanks for the links so far, you guys!
As for the discussion on Ayu being a good vocalist or not... I do have to agree with the fact that she isn't the best vocalist out there. I know for a fact that she does some things incorrectly, but I do still love her, as everyone here does.
And by me studying her voice, I just meant that she's someone I want to intently listen to more now that I'm learning more about the voice. Of course I'm not going to use her voice for inspiration for mine. In fact, I won't use anybody's; I should be original, right!
I should've clarified, lol my baddd! Not that I feel like anybody here is bashing me or Ayu. No hard feelings at all!
I'm listening to any and all singers I know really well, but just never got a chance to listen to the real stuff behind the voice. What I love is only the scratched surface of what really lies beneath.
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