[Official Message] New Christmas Single 2013.12.25 In Stores

[macmaayu]

YES BITCH.

[marty]

It's real, OMG, IT'S REAAALLL!!!!
Caaaan'ttt waaaaaittttt!!!

[Gustavopc]

omg the most thing I'm ansious about this is getting the covers lol Probably I'll decide if I'll get this one when they're out

Hoping for something really colorful, even though I loved the white~lights~pink~orange shades of LOVE again era

[hidekirby]

A SINGLE? And a not a """mini-album""" this time?

Best news for this year's anniversary! (when I think about it... it's pretty sad actually )

Can't wait! Hope I wont be disappointed. At least she seems to try something new and I appreciate it a lot.

[shuyalove]

OMG!!!! Is it TRUE? Can't believe it, after... how many months without releasing a physical single? THANKS AYU. It was a HUGE SURPRISE!

[Zeke.]

After so many years without a single, her comeback should be much stronger than the material she has chosen to usher herself back into the scene. Terribly irate that she's releasing a Christmas single that has nothing to do with winter or the Christmas scene. Last years tease was snowy kiss, and now this "Christmas single".

[ComatoseBunnySnatcher]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

After so many years without a single, her comeback should be much stronger than the material she has chosen to usher herself back into the scene. Terribly irate that she's releasing a Christmas single that has nothing to do with winter or the Christmas scene. Last years tease was snowy kiss, and now this "Christmas single".

Can you like, not?
People like this and we already know (WE KNOW, trust me) that you don't. I understand not liking it, but what's the point of this?
And I'm glad Ballad Queen!Ayu is gone for the moment.

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by ComatoseBunnySnatcher

Can you like, not?
People like this and we already know (WE KNOW, trust me) that you don't. I understand not liking it, but what's the point of this?
And I'm glad Ballad Queen!Ayu is gone for the moment.

Not what? There are others who have mentioned they dislike it as well, annoyed by it, and not as ecstatic as others. What is the point of saying "wow finally a new single!" as well? What's the point of anything for the matter? Can you honestly say that this is how you imagined her comeback to the world of single releases? I wasn't sure if it was going to happen, but if it ever did, I felt it would be a situation where they could really utilize it in such an extravagant way if they played their cards right.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

Not what? There are others who have mentioned they dislike it as well, annoyed by it, and not as ecstatic as others. What is the point of saying "wow finally a new single!" as well? What's the point of anything for the matter? Can you honestly say that this is how you imagined her comeback to the world of single releases? I wasn't sure if it was going to happen, but if it ever did, I felt it would be a situation where they could really utilize it in such an extravagant way if they played their cards right.

I think this was probably the best choice of track for her 'comeback' single. A song similar to her last big hit which was You & Me. Though this one is a bit better imo.

[BlackSilence]

Originally Posted by ComatoseBunnySnatcher

And I'm glad Ballad Queen!Ayu is gone for the moment.

yeah she is gone, and back with some weak stuff, i'd rather have a rock Ayu back than this...aghem lol i ust have a bad feeling about this whole single, like, it is not gonna do good....=/

oh and i can almost bet that Feel the love is gonna have a party themed video....i can see it...

oh and from A ver club

"Both songs turned out so cool!!

I'm gonna upload「Merry-go-round」on YouTube at some point, so stay tuned!"
from Ayu's LINE

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by artcika

yeah she is gone, and back with some weak stuff, i'd rather have a rock Ayu back than this...aghem lol i ust have a bad feeling about this whole single, like, it is not gonna do good....=/

oh and i can almost bet that Feel the love is gonna have a party themed video....i can see it...

oh and from A ver club

"Both songs turned out so cool!!

I'm gonna upload「Merry-go-round」on YouTube at some point, so stay tuned!"
from Ayu's LINE

Really? I think this song has a VERY good chance of doing well if you know what the listening habits of the Japanese public are and the fact that her last big song with them was You & Me... and before that, like... Sunrise.

[TeamAyu2004]

wow. a single.
to all the people who said she was never going to do it again.
:p
lol

[Misa-chan]

~

New single "Feel the love / Merry-go-round" will be released on 25 December, 3 years after last single "L" was released in September 2010!

In April, Hamasaki Ayumi welcomed her 15th debut Anniversary, and after the conclusion of the much-praised nationwide Arena Tour which played for around 220,000 audience, ayu has continued to evolve and created this heartful new work, which includes 2 new songs in a double A-side single. "Feel the love" is the world's first sound produced work by "DJ Hello Kitty", featuring the world famous character Hello Kitty, who boasts passionate fans from all over the world! The song is based on EDM or Electric Dance Music, which has taken the US and world by storm. Composed by Komuro Tetsuya, it is an uplifting tune fused with Komuro's signature catchy melodies.



The other track is sound produced by world famous producer unit m-flo! A number composed by ☆Taku, intended for the dancefloorm, with a catchy melody and VERBAL Rap, it is a first-rate track that shows off ayu's new charm.

Both tracks are mixed by Jaycen Joshua, a sound engineer who has worked on many hit songs by top US artists, and mastered by Dave Kutch, NY's up-and-coming engineer.

The DVD will include 2 video clips, both shot in L.A. Furthermore, a special version limited for "TeamAyu" members will include an extra video clip, featuring a personal interview with ayu about the new songs!!

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2013.12.25 in stores
NEW SINGLE "Feel the love / Merry-go-round"

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【CD+DVD】
AVCD-48775/B
￥1,890

＜CD＞
・Feel the love (Original mix)
・Merry-go-round (Original mix)
・Feel the love (Original mix -Instrumental-)
・Merry-go-round (Original mix -Instrumental-)
※May include more tracks

＜DVD＞
01. Feel the love (video clip)
02. Merry-go-round (video clip)

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【CD】
AVCD-48776
￥1,050

・Feel the love (Original mix)
・Merry-go-round (Original mix)
・Feel the love (Original mix -Instrumental-)
・Merry-go-round (Original mix -Instrumental-)
※May include more tracks

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【CD (fanclub-limited version】
AVC1-48886/B
¥1,890

＜CD＞
・Feel the love (Original mix)
・Merry-go-round (Original mix)
・Feel the love (Original mix -Instrumental-)
・Merry-go-round (Original mix -Instrumental-)
※May include more tracks

＜DVD＞
01. Feel the love (video clip)
02. Merry-go-round (video clip)
03. A interview

[Daeklei]

With her singing about dancing all night it would be really disappointing if the PV was just a drive in a car and a jump off the boardwalk -_- Wake up was such a boring PV for how perfect a song it was lol

[sanzo2011]

Holy ****! just when we thought she's over with releasing physical single! she surprised us! so pumped right now! so now i can expect another single for pray!^^!

[inspire_rmx]

Yay!! so happy with the news! hopefully with this she will start releasing singles on a more regular basis! can't wait

[Neko★munication]

Omg nooo if she releases Merry-go-round on YT I'll have no choice but to listen to it! I was planning to buy the single and keep that track for the actual release, but I know I'll cave if she uploads it 2 months before the release date Maybe I'll just save full versions for when I get my copy. Still totally ordering this though!

[waterballoon]

SO EXCITING!! I bet "Feel the love" is that You & Me Part 2 we heard in leaks lol... omg 51st single!!! ahhhh

[DonkeyKongRemix]

Yay!!

[& + H]

Was this the song that we listened to in the video where she was in LA recently or in a studio?