A Classical cover & tracklist

[Uemarasan]

Yeah, 2012 definitely is the worst year Ayu has ever had, musically speaking. I hope her fans cease from buying into this kind of lazy, uninspired work to force her into seriously rethinking and reconsidering the future direction of her musical career. Frankly, this kind of garbage is a one-way ticket to dinner theater and discount bins. She needs a healthy shock to her system to get that creativity flowing again.

I'm always optimistic when it comes to Ayu, but seriously, from Five onwards she has been nothing but a major disappointment. Hikki released one song and one video this year, and both of those blew away all that Ayu had done for the past couple of years. At this point, Ayu should think about collaborating (it worked for Namie) with REAL artists and younger composers and not just random and old people she likes. Superfly, Yasutaka Nakata, Funky Monkey Babys, Naoto Inti Raymi, Jake Shimabukuro, Mr. Children, Kuwata Keisuke, Ikimonogakari. You know, COOL people. If she continues on this track, she'll most likely end up as an irrelevant fossil before her time.

[Didz-19]

can't really blame Avex or Ayu~~since the fans who voted the songs they like~but hey, let's just wait for the album....but I definitely will buy..oh wait!...i did pre-order this album last month~HAHAHAHA!

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by Uemarasan

Yeah, 2012 definitely is the worst year Ayu has ever had, musically speaking. I hope her fans cease from buying into this kind of lazy, uninspired work to force her into seriously rethinking and reconsidering the future direction of her musical career. Frankly, this kind of garbage is a one-way ticket to dinner theater and discount bins. She needs a healthy shock to her system to get that creativity flowing again.

I'm always optimistic when it comes to Ayu, but seriously, from Five onwards she has been nothing but a major disappointment. Hikki released one song and one video this year, and both of those blew away all that Ayu had done for the past couple of years. At this point, Ayu should think about collaborating (it worked for Namie) with REAL artists and younger composers and not just random and old people she likes. Superfly, Yasutaka Nakata, Funky Monkey Babys, Naoto Inti Raymi, Jake Shimabukuro, Mr. Children, Kuwata Keisuke, Ikimonogakari. You know, COOL people. If she continues on this track, she'll most likely end up as an irrelevant fossil before her time.

I'm here for that.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by Uemarasan

Yeah, 2012 definitely is the worst year Ayu has ever had, musically speaking. I hope her fans cease from buying into this kind of lazy, uninspired work to force her into seriously rethinking and reconsidering the future direction of her musical career. Frankly, this kind of garbage is a one-way ticket to dinner theater and discount bins. She needs a healthy shock to her system to get that creativity flowing again.

I'm always optimistic when it comes to Ayu, but seriously, from Five onwards she has been nothing but a major disappointment. Hikki released one song and one video this year, and both of those blew away all that Ayu had done for the past couple of years. At this point, Ayu should think about collaborating (it worked for Namie) with REAL artists and younger composers and not just random and old people she likes. Superfly, Yasutaka Nakata, Funky Monkey Babys, Naoto Inti Raymi, Jake Shimabukuro, Mr. Children, Kuwata Keisuke, Ikimonogakari. You know, COOL people. If she continues on this track, she'll most likely end up as an irrelevant fossil before her time.

That's a bit harsh imo. (not just a bit, a lot actually) 'again' seems to be rather loved by most people (PV-wise, snowy kiss/Wake me up not so much but Sweet scar is liked) so it's not like she's spiraling into nothingness at the moment. These releases are meant to be a celebration and people don't seem to realize that WE'RE GETTING 5 RELEASES IN 5 MONTHS. For the majority of 2012, we had Party Queen and A SUMMER BEST and now we've got 2 new minis, a classical album, and two other releases to look forward to.

BTW, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS announced their disbandment and most (all?) of those acts would definitely NOT mesh with Ayu as 'cool' as they are. Unfortunately, I don't think Ayu will collaborate much anymore after the whole JUNO/Urata thing that went on at a-nation. She tried it out and then it kind of just went boom on her, but it's likely because a-nation ended up being Ayu+Urata instead of mainly Ayu.

And I don't think she's working necessarily with all 'old' composers since her most recent release had a track composed by a duo from a British production group which is a step in the right direction in terms of finding 'new people' to work with. (Though she could have just gotten the demo because she liked it)

[Refix]

Total crap. They really ruin it this time.

[Didz-19]

i really hope Ayu will continue doing what she's doing right now, making music....but please Ayu, make a cool PV...eg. Microphone or Sparkle. I dont mind if she's gonna collab with other artists...

[TeamAyu2004]

Originally Posted by Uemarasan

She needs a healthy shock to her system to get that creativity flowing again.

I'm always optimistic when it comes to Ayu, but seriously, from Five onwards she has been nothing but a major disappointment.

the bolded part: If anything, I think this year she has shown that she is creative... just from Party Queen to You and Me and then to again, all this is hugely different. Just because you dont like it, doesnt mean its not creativity.

also I rather enjoyed FIVE and party queen... some of her best work, and then again. this is an amazing time in the ayu world and I hope she does continue down this path.

[L....]

Since this is a gift for fans, why are they including tracks that have already appeared in LOVE already?!?! this is a disappointing release..... hope the 4th and 5th release makes up for this....

[AyuHamasaki01]

Is this real? xD

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by L....

Since this is a gift for fans, why are they including tracks that have already appeared in LOVE already?!?! this is a disappointing release..... hope the 4th and 5th release makes up for this....

praying for a NEW album.

but if a best album will help with her sales, then fine.

[TeamAyu2004]

Originally Posted by L....

Since this is a gift for fans, why are they including tracks that have already appeared in LOVE already?!?! this is a disappointing release..... hope the 4th and 5th release makes up for this....

manly because remix albums are a form of promotion for the main accompanying album.
just look at the remix albums from her earlier days.

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

**** the japanese fans who want the same songs over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and ****ing over again

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by L....

Since this is a gift for fans, why are they including tracks that have already appeared in LOVE already?!?! this is a disappointing release..... hope the 4th and 5th release makes up for this....

Because it's a gift for fans, everything got rearranged by Kousuke Yamashita.

The versions on LOVE will most definitely NOT be the same as what ends up on here. They should be utterly superior compared to her standard "Orchestra / Acoustic Orchestra / Acoustic Piano" mixes.

Hopefully if people haven't listened to MY STORY Classical and don't know the difference between the remixes that are on singles and what they will probably get with this album will do so because IMO the difference is HUGE.

However, GAME only had strings on MY STORY Classical -BUT- they were very powerful and a lot more full sounding than her usual string-only rearrangements. I think it's because there was an effort to make the track 'work' with strings?

[spanishfan]

Musically is one of the best years for Ayu. Party Queen is amazing, You&Me bleh, but LOVE and again are amazing too.

But as an artist this may be one of the worst years for her, her fans are who are criticizing her, I bet she doesn't mind about media, but she love her fans and they are now who are not supportin her. That's sad. Fortunatly she's in love, that's the most important thing in life, even for Ayumi Hamasaki, no matter sales, no matther charts.

[takashi526]

where a RULE?

[TeamAyu2004]

also i would like to think there is a difference between plain old Orchestra and classical versions.

at least for me My Story classical sounds completely different then Orchestra versions.

[AYUCREA]

uh...the cover.....well....................

[Didz-19]

Originally Posted by TeamAyu2004

also i would like to think there is a difference between plain old Orchestra and classical versions.

at least for me My Story classical sounds completely different then Orchestra versions.

We just have to wait and see~~

[TeamAyu2004]

^ I have no doubt that its going to be amazing...
its just the track listing for me is a little lack luster

[krtman2002]

Say "thanks" to all those TA members.... ¬¬

Am I the only one who is glad about the "you & me" version?

Game from My Story Classiclas was superb. I'm hoping a version like that...