Ayu ~Anything Goes~ XV (AHS' Ayumi Hamasaki General Discussion Thread)

[mizuki-7]

Yes and what about Utada Hikaru, Aiko, M.children, Glay l'arc en ciel, etc... etc... no big BIG changes throughout their career !

[truehappiness]

I love Tell me why, but partially because it has that slightly off feel. The "ohhh ohh ohh" definitely doesn't sound like her, lol.

[ExodusUK]

The "haaaa haaaa oooohhhhh haaaaa ahhhhh" vocal run in Do It Again after the reprise middle eight might be my favorite Ayu vocal thing ever. I wish she had a song full of airy epic vocal riffs like that. Mirrorcle World is one of my favourite Ayu songs just because of how OTT she goes with the ab-libs and vocals.

[truehappiness]

do it again is one of the best things she has ever done in the history of ever.

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[Gustavopc]

Both Tell me why and do it again are amazing cmon guys

[truehappiness]

I wish do it again got more love and a more conceptual performance during a concert.

[jean-baptiste]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

Both Tell me why and do it again are amazing cmon guys

I definitely agree!! Tell me why is my fav song from Party Queen, one of my fav ayu songs from the 2010s. I actually didn't care too much for do it again when it was first released but it has grown on me so much this year! Absolutely amazing.

[ExodusUK]

This is so nice with the fans


Is it but just me but there are a few fans that attend Ayu's live performances religiously? There are some very distinct screams/voices that always stick out and seem familiar to me.

[ayu-michan]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I wish do it again got more love and a more conceptual performance during a concert.

Yes to this Just the two performances during CDL 10-11 and CDL 11-12 aren't enough. I love the dramatic and dream/reality effect of this, one of a few songs that remind me of 2000's ayu.

[terra]

I always imagine do it again performed in a very gradiose way, like with a whole choir. Her dress would be a big structure dress in shape of chandelier (not to be mistaken with Kuu's sitting in Chandelier performance), with her dancers surrounding her.

[truehappiness]

I would like a dress that sorta folds in on itself and changes back during the performance that sorta emulates the "reversal" theme she had going with the dance portion of do it again.

[Surreal17]

Do it again is an amazing song. The Sweetbox songs really fit her and are are nice change from the rockish feel in MY STORY and I also like the Colours songs produced by western producers (Terminal is the deal). I was talking about how sometimes, demos bought by japanese companies don't make justice to the artist. Not that they have to keep the same sound forever. One of the reasons why I love ayu is her versatility as an artist.

[truehappiness]

Now that we finally have news of the new album...

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH FINALLY. Now we just have to wait a few months. New songs during the tour tho~!

[oaristos]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I wish do it again got more love and a more conceptual performance during a concert.

This. I always waited for something iconic and conceptual, and ended up throwing up with that awful performances from the CDL~do it again~. I love the song and it has one of her best PVs.

[SayukiChoco]

Originally Posted by ExodusUK

The "haaaa haaaa oooohhhhh haaaaa ahhhhh" vocal run in Do It Again after the reprise middle eight might be my favorite Ayu vocal thing ever. I wish she had a song full of airy epic vocal riffs like that. Mirrorcle World is one of my favourite Ayu songs just because of how OTT she goes with the ab-libs and vocals.

Oh my God yes, this is also my favorite part of the song! do it again is one of my favorite songs anyway, it fits her so well!

[MeltingCORE]

Hey guys! I'm an artist and I believe that one of the best pieces in my portfolio is this fan art (below) I did of Ayu. If you like my art, please help spread this piece. I really want Ayu herself to see it! I know it's a long shot, but I think it's worth trying for. <3

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeltingCORE/stat...63797605543936
Tumblr: http://meltingcore.tumblr.com/post/1...tcomartayumi-h

[susiowong]

Originally Posted by oaristos

This. I always waited for something iconic and conceptual, and ended up throwing up with that awful performances from the CDL~do it again~. I love the song and it has one of her best PVs.

Agreed x1000. That PV used to give me shivers, especially towards the last part when it got really dark.

Originally Posted by MeltingCORE

Hey guys! I'm an artist and I believe that one of the best pieces in my portfolio is this fan art (below) I did of Ayu. If you like my art, please help spread this piece. I really want Ayu herself to see it! I know it's a long shot, but I think it's worth trying for. <3

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeltingCORE/stat...63797605543936
Tumblr: http://meltingcore.tumblr.com/post/1...tcomartayumi-h

Wow. That is a nice work of art. Kind of bloody and macabre.

[Andrenekoi]

I hate the asshole who changed You & Me for the orchestra version on the leaked verson of Love Again, whoever it is.

[sitara]

^ oh yeah, I was wondering about that.
but nobody ever changed it back to the original version either; right?

[oaristos]

Originally Posted by MeltingCORE

Hey guys! I'm an artist and I believe that one of the best pieces in my portfolio is this fan art (below) I did of Ayu. If you like my art, please help spread this piece. I really want Ayu herself to see it! I know it's a long shot, but I think it's worth trying for. <3

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeltingCORE/stat...63797605543936
Tumblr: http://meltingcore.tumblr.com/post/1...tcomartayumi-h

That's creepy and cool, I like it