When you look at Ayumi Hamasaki, do you see Ayu, the human being, or do you see Ayumi Hamasaki the Entertainer? Is there a grey area?
I hate to see her as the Entertainer, because it's been such a long time since I've become her fan. She is just like a friend for me, I've grown up with her.
But in 2007-2009 I saw only the Entertainer, that time I lost interest in her, cause she was releasing new things very quickly, they seem to be rushed and etc. I don't ever remember which tracks are on GUILTY and Secret albums.
I think I'm one of those fans who stuck in the past. It's always hard for me to accept her new releases. Since BLUE BIRD, all her new stuff needs time to grow on me. This is really sad, but it's true.
idk I don't know Ayumi personally, I've never even seen her, I can't judge. I hope she won't dissappoint me when I see her live.
How do you think that affects what you want from what she does? What do you want from her?
I want her to produce more unique music as she used to with her I am... album, for example. All the songs on this album are true, beautiful and very well-made.
People say she does everything what she wants, she doesn't care about pleasing her fans and etc. But I want to say how I was dissappointed when she released Greatful days (or how was this song called?). She looked so fake on PV, poorly acting all this fun stuff. And the song is so annoying! This was the first time when I felt that Ayumi was kinda forced to release a basic summer song, that she's a mainstream artist and she has to do something whether she wants it or not.
I want her to remember how great she used to be... Of course she's still great, but being a big fan of her, I can't even remember how some her recent songs sound! This is the thing that scares me.
And also I want her to improve her vocals. I couldn't enjoy her past works because of her terrible voice.... It's still good to watch her lives though. It seems like she doesn't put so much effort on album recording.
Anyways, I don't care that much about present Ayu. If I'm annoyed by her recent works I can still put on her old stuff and enjoy
Do you think that being so close to Ayu with social media affects your view of
her?
No, not that much. I want her to reply me on Twitter, of course, but it's nothing special. Social media just made me feel closer to her, but I'm not sure it's really true.
How do you feel about the way other people see Ayu?
idk I don't care. I think some people just idealize her too much.
Are you a little pig-headed about your opinions?
I'm lazy to google what "pig-headed" means
