New single 'Dreamed a Dream' by Tetsuya Komuro out July 31st, 2020

[truehappiness]

It helps that this is pretty much her first upbeat non-rockish and non-midtempo lead track in a reaaalllly long time. I think the last time she went remotely in that direction with a non-cover was in Colours? Later EDM explorations were usually not so well received, though Summer Love is great, I don't think it really was ever considered to be stellar.

[MelKeigo]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

It helps that this is pretty much her first upbeat non-rockish and non-midtempo lead track in a reaaalllly long time. I think the last time she went remotely in that direction with a non-cover was in Colours? Later EDM explorations were usually not so well received, though Summer Love is great, I don't think it really was ever considered to be stellar.

Agreed! I really missed this kind of song!

I liked the official version! It's cheerful without being too full and it's more remarkable than her latest releases imo
I hope those who have mixed the short version already will also make remixes of the full version, when we get a song with such strong melody, it'd be nice to have more versions just to keep listening to the "same" song XD if that makes any sense

[truehappiness]

There's a bit during a verse or chorus that really stands out as a progress moment with the strings. I think strings/piano helps keep it from being too TK-esque.

[Katsuyuki012]

Seems like Dreamed a Dream will be included in the CDL19-20 limited edition! First press, I think? It's truly worth it this time.
https://twitter.com/ayu_19980408/sta...521869312?s=19

[truehappiness]

It looks like it's getting jammed on the same CD as Ohia no Ki too. Kind of a strange addition.

[Katsuyuki012]

^True. Still nice it will get a physical release, albeit in an odd way.

[chu-lips]

I dont like the "uuh" Part eww..
Hearing this song, make me remember Rainbow album era, it fits the album...

[love in music]

Originally Posted by chu-lips

Hearing this song, make me remember Rainbow album era, it fits the album...

YES! Someone else finally said it. This is exactly what I thought and I've been really into that ayu era lately.

[truehappiness]

I think right now it's at no.6 iTunes singles in Japan! I wonder if it'll get any higher, been on a steady rise since it came out but it has pretty big competition from Night Rider and a TikTok hit.

[Katsuyuki012]

I'm interested in seeing DaD's debut sales, especially after knowing how much Ohia no Ki sold on its first day. Depends, if the song gets a daily top 3 debut we'll know. She could get a daily number one again but Night Diver is doing well, so that should be considered. It might do better weekly since it has more time than Ohia but that also depends on her competition.

Anyway, charts are interesting to follow but the only thing that's truly important is that the song is amazing.

[Cahz-]

Dreamed a Dream has reached the fifth position on Mora!

https://mora.jp/ranking?term=lrank24&genre=all

Ohia no ki peaked at number 7, although there were 2 versions available for that song, the aac and the high resolution flac. I hope it can go up!

[rainbow_smile]

The contrast between calm and upbeat, as well as the melody at the end do remind me of progress (and that melody also reminds me of Song 4 u as well, I think).

[xLuna&1LOVE]

First time I am hearing it! Instant love, I really enjoyed it.
Both Ohia no Ki and Dreamed a Dream are really good, hopefully she will continue this path and release an album soon.

Dreamed a Dream reminds me of a blend of classics like progress, WE WISH, Naturally evolution, SURREAL, Tell All and We are the Queens (well more or less not really a classic) Speaking of SURREAL, when I read the lyrics I was reminded of SURREAL lyrics. As if she is letting us/her friend(I still think it is for Max) know, that she kept holding on that same dream she sang about in SURREAL.
But I agree that it stands on its own.

Overall I really like what I am hearing. It will be a great song to wake up to or to listen to when you have to drive for a long time. Energy boost! The music is rather pretty busy. However, I enjoy upbeat Ayu, so I am embracing this song with open arms.

Now excuse me I am going to take a walk, put this song on repeat and fantasize about PV and performance possibilities.

Thank you, Ayu! So happy with the new music!

[xLuna&1LOVE]

^ what about FIVE? And Party Queen CD only?

[MelKeigo]

Originally Posted by xLuna&1LOVE

^ what about FIVE? And Party Queen CD only?

oh damn, I knew I was missing something...those are so good too
I went by memory and didn't check her full discography... sorry hahaha
Maybe later I'll make a better edit and post here ahhaha

[CeReSu]

I'm happy with this song !
Nothing really new but I enjoy it and it's been a very long time since I liked a song from Ayu. So that's great !!

[Aderianu]

I understood what bothers me the most. It's the intro and the same part near the end. I want to try to cut them

[hidekirby]

One thing I miss in the song is heavy guitars continuing through the last chorus.
I can hear them in the background but they are reaaaally faint.

It would have added to the progression and given an extra boom to the ending.

[njanjayrp]

She went from 5->4->3->2 at Mora.jp:
https://mora.jp/ranking?term=lrank24&genre=all

[Katsuyuki012]

Originally Posted by njanjayrp

She went from 5->4->3->2 at Mora.jp:
https://mora.jp/ranking?term=lrank24&genre=all

Awesome