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Originally Posted by Lizzyboo
wow!!!! you are so lucky!! i wish i could write a paper like this! i would do it in a heartbeat (the one assignment i would actually do  lol) |
Why, thank you! Ayu was the only person who came to mind as soon as my teacher said "write about someone you admire or look up to". Ayu is such an inspiration and I'm dedicating my assignment to her. When presentation time comes, I'm going to give all my best!
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Originally Posted by Lizzyboo
if you havent seen Ayus interview with CNN i suggest that!! ^_^
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I've watched it several times already but still, thank you for bringing it up. There are just so many wise things Ayu I could quote from her and she really was presenting herself to the world in the way she wanted to be known -not in a superficial kind of way but naturally as the 'Ayu' she really is. When I was a 'beginner' to her music, her interview with CNN made me learn more about her and I felt the connection she wanted to have with her fans. It was so touching.
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Originally Posted by AngelSenshi
I'd like to do this too, whether its too late or not!! =] It's definitely interesting!!
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Thanks a lot and it's definitely not too late.
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Originally Posted by AngelSenshi
I'd like to add this but I really wasn't quite sure where it'd fit in those questions since it's a bit of everything and I didn't want to write too much (I failed at that, I know!)
She's the only pop artist I ever listen to; ever. Western or not; she's the only pop artist I listen to and I actually enjoy. Every where female artists, especially solo artists, are being marketed as these beautiful untouchable sexy things that dance and sing about romance, relationships, parties, dancing, drinking and stuff like that.
When Ayu first started people were really loving and accepting of feelings in music. Emotions in music at that time was more common than it is these days, but Ayu could always touch peoples hearts with her emotions better than any other person at that time.
It's interesting to note, that as time went by and all this changed, and the market of female solo artists changed, Ayu hasn't at all. Her range of music has widened, but she never lost the honest feelings in her music that made her famous. She also didn't drastically change her image. Yes, she looks a bit more mature now but that's purely because she's gotten a bit older, but nobody told her this image had to change, and her shows are packed with action, intensity, passion, emotions, cuteness, and sexiness, and all to convey the songs well unlike some other female artists (particularly in the West) who will make a sexy performance out of a soft ballad. This isn't to say she doesn't have any sex appeal, or sexy performances; but it's more "time and place" which I've got to admire her for.
It's always been proof, I think, that she wasn't going to budge, and to change everything, just for her records to sell and that'd she'd remain putting feelings into her music because her music was for her, and for us, and we'd keep listening as long as those feelings were there.
As she's once said, people are free to listen to music on their own; and to decide what they like on their own.
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Wow..that was really such nice input. I love how you shared your view about her personality. It seems really right on and I agree with most of the things you said. You know, I really hope to meet Ayu one day and be able to get to know her more. She's such an inspiration to me and no matter how much I listen to other artists, Ayu was the only one who kept me coming back for more and loving her. I eventually realized that no other musician could compare to her nor give me the same feelings Ayu did through her music. I love her so much. ^^,)
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Originally Posted by ayumisrael
Sure! I'll be glad to help! Psychology is such an interesting subject.
I took it at high school along with Sociology. =D
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It really is! There are only a few people who know about psychology (where I'm living) but I aim to make it something people should not fear nor have negative thoughts about. I was expecting an assignment like this to come one day and now that it's here, I'm determined to pour all of my heart into it since I've already decided from the start that I shall write about the special person who is in my heart.