What made SEASONS so big in Japan?

[Mimichild]

Interesting story! I was Skyping my friend who lives in Japan and she had the radio on and it played SEASONS. We stopped talking and began singing the lyrics then she was all nostalgic and said it brought back sad memories. So I wanted to know what was so special about this song because I felt that it wasn't one of Ayu's best ballads (average quality) but for others it maybe different.

[TeamAyu2004]

I think it was just the right song at the right time...
wasnt it also attached to a very popular drama at the time?

[jewelbox]

It's an amazing song that's why

[ayu_ready?]

Originally Posted by Cardboard box

It's an amazing song that's why

**** yeah!

[visionfactory]

I think SEASONS is overrated, it's not that good

[C+R+E+AYUMI]

Originally Posted by visionfactory

I think SEASONS is overrated, it's not that good

agree it was a nice ballad, but that's it

[*Petit*]

I think it got some official award for its lyrics as well by some association of writers or lyricists, the only one ayu's ever gotten for her lyrics. I'm pretty sure but can't seem to find any good source for it right now.

I really like SEASONS, always did.

[axmish87]

If SEASONS is OVERRATED than every other song of hers is:-///

[ExodusUK]

The lyrics and the timing..2000..new century..easy to sing at ktv..etc

[Hakaru]

Timing I believe, so now people from that time are also nostalgic. I also don't think the song is overrated and it is one of her better songs, lyrically and instrumentally.

[Delicious n Bold]

I ALWAYS wondered why they loved it do much.
I despised the song at first, but I opened up to it. It's one of her top 40 songs for me, but not in the top 10, or even top 5.
Even though I like it now, it DOES tend to drag, but I DO sense a nostalgic factor in it...

[letter]

Honestly, trying to define a hit song is tricky. I don't think SEASONS is a bad one, plus the timing was right, Ayu was young, and it's an easy listen.

[TeamAyu2004]

i also agree that the song is over rated... its on the bottom of my list when it comes to music by Ayumi...

[Mirrorcle Monster]

The song is amazing, it was the ending of a succesful trilogy, the timing was perfect, the lyrics are touching, the melody is catchy, it's karaoke-friendly... That songs is SOOOOO underrated among western fans

[ExodusUK]

Moments has to be the most overrated for me..omg it's so bland, wake up guys!!

[Delicious n Bold]

^ Kinda agree with you.
The verses are nice, and the lyrics.
Then we get to the chorus. Why does she put SO MUCH stress on some syllables? Oh well...

[isthisLOL?]

Originally Posted by Delicious n Bold

^ Kinda agree with you.
The verses are nice, and the lyrics.
Then we get to the chorus. Why does she put SO MUCH stress on some syllables? Oh well...

Because there's sudden jumps to headvoice in Moments, which Ayumi isn't very used to, resulting in a weird, strong stress on those compared to the rest.

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by isthisLOL?

Because there's sudden jumps to headvoice in Moments, which Ayumi isn't very used to, resulting in a weird, strong stress on those compared to the rest.

If only she was used to it? I guess I can say it like that...
The chorus is a make or break for me, but I like the orchestral version because it's more epic.

I have listened to the song a lot, though. It's my 21st most played song.
Seasons actually has less than that, it's at 41 and I like it more XD. I guess I love the angst in Moments more and I put up with the chorus....

[jewelbox]

If you guys say SEASONS is overrated what about Voyage? If something is overrated it's that song, much weaker than SEASONS imo. : o

[mi|kshake]

Yeah, I wondered too. It's a nice song and I do enjoy listening to it on A Ballads, but not one of my faves.

mi|kshake~