Ayu's social networks - Discussion #48

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by EndOfTheWorld

Before Hotel Love Songs Ayu's shows had a good balance between focusing on performing the music and putting on a conceptual show. These days she still does both but the drama and cast of dancers have become more prominent. When we say "it's not about ayu anymore" it is referring to this opinion. That the focus has shifted to putting on an entertaining show instead of a musical performance. It's not about Ayu not getting enough screen time on DVD. I still enjoy Ayu's tours a lot but I do wish some things were different. I really enjoyed Made In Japan though. I felt that it was a step up from some of the previous tours this decade.

The only thing I can say to both this and the previous post is that I disagree. I think CdM was the best tour she has done and opting to do a few bandless shows for the 2016 TA tour and Chapter 2 was probably a resourcing issue i.e. the band members we’re not available during the time rather than her wanting to showcase the dancers. Since she’s had a live band for so many years, even taking them to TV shows I believe Chibi-chan is totally wrong in regards to that.

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by njanjayrp

The only thing I can say to both this and the previous post is that I disagree. I think CdM was the best tour she has done and opting to do a few bandless shows for the 2016 TA tour and Chapter 2 was probably a resourcing issue i.e. the band members we’re not available during the time rather than her wanting to showcase the dancers. Since she’s had a live band for so many years, even taking them to TV shows I believe Chibi-chan is totally wrong in regards to that.

She most likely didn't use the live band either because the stage was smaller and she focused on the performers or because a pre-recorded band would affect her hearing less than a live band.

Either way, pretty legitimate choice. Unless she starts using instrumental versions from singles during her tours, I don't see what the problem is.

Ayu does large scale theatrical concerts, and every single one of her tours had those elements to them. The Ayu tha just sings with a band in the back for 2 hours straight never really existed.

IMO the 2010's had her best concerts to date with POM, HLS, CdM and MIJ. Her current concerts also have a stronger identity unlike AT05-AT10 that were pretty much the same formula over and over again.