[News] Ayu to perform at Music Station 19 September

[Andrenekoi]

Both Ayu and Hikki had so much control over their voices (for their standarts)
Are both of my jpop queens finally having those postponed singing classes? Is this a dream?

<3

[oaristos]

I loved the arrangements for evolution! I just watched the whole things and I'm so happy she delivered such good performances.

[js_surrealism]

I hate to say this but Ayu's performance cannot be compared with Hikki's in this instance. One was restrained and quietly powerful, the other one was ... well we've all seen the other one.

Also interesting how for a show with such ~mainstream appeal~ meant for the public who are clearly all idiots and only interested in ~MEGA~ hits, one chooses to perform something off her new album, and the other, songs that are over 10 years old

[Cahz-]

Originally Posted by js_surrealism

I hate to say this but Ayu's performance cannot be compared with Hikki's in this instance. One was restrained and quietly powerful, the other one was ... well we've all seen the other one.

Also interesting how for a show with such ~mainstream appeal~ meant for the public who are clearly all idiots and only interested in ~MEGA~ hits, one chooses to perform something off her new album, and the other, songs that are over 10 years old

Sakura Nagashi is well-known, it was released almost 4 years ago, it did quite well in charts and was part of Evangelion's last movie ost. It's not a brand new song for japanese people.

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by js_surrealism

I hate to say this but Ayu's performance cannot be compared with Hikki's in this instance. One was restrained and quietly powerful, the other one was ... well we've all seen the other one.

Also interesting how for a show with such ~mainstream appeal~ meant for the public who are clearly all idiots and only interested in ~MEGA~ hits, one chooses to perform something off her new album, and the other, songs that are over 10 years old

Hikki has sounded really bad while being restrained and quiet before. Even because this is the rote she usually takes while performing ballads.

I just said they both are singing better than their history as live singers makes me expect, this isn't even comparing both to each other.

[BlackSilence]

I frankly don't get why people want to compare the two at all. They both have individual vocals, that sound nothing alike.

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by artcika

I frankly don't get why people want to compare the two at all. They both have individual vocals, that sound nothing alike.

Why not? they are 2 utahime who used to be huge. I personally compare how well they performed. Utada did very good, Ayu did OK.

[js_surrealism]

^You mean, just like about 80% of Ayu's discography?

[Cahz-]

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Sakura Nagashi was certified platinum for downloads, when was the last time Ayu got one of that for her new songs?
80% of Ayu discography were hits? Maybe in 2010, not in 2016.

[Evan Odinson]

Maybe I didn't make the correct choice of words, when I said she didn't care I refer more in sales, sorry if it misunderstood, but I agree with these last comments.

[Cahz-]

Originally Posted by AyuCanada

According to RIAJ, Progress just turned platinium : http://aramajapan.com/chart/the-reco...ugust-3/64422/

Well, it took 5 years to get that. Reminds me of the certification of MY ALL on 2012. I'm super happy for this ngl

[AyuCanada]

Originally Posted by Cahz-

Well, it took 5 years to get that. Reminds me of the certification of MY ALL on 2012. I'm super happy for this ngl

Hahahah yes I am happy anyway!

[stepYOU1234]

I know I wanted M performed but the vocals weren't great. Evolution actually really worked though. I prefer the A Nation dress in black. And Ayu looks amazing. She looks like she did when Evolution was released!!

[Corvina]

M was shaky vocally, SEASONS and evolution were better.
Overall quite nice.
But I do think evolution doesn't fit in a music show, was a bit awkward to watch. Also all that dancers again and that breakdown with Ode to Joy...wonder why.

And btw. don't know, how she manages it, but even with those high heels she still looks short in that dress, lol.

[js_surrealism]

Okay......so why not perform one of those other songs instead of SEASONS/M/Evolution?

I mean, look. If you want to play the "crowdpleasing" argument, then be consistent and recognise that Sakura Nagashi has got nothing in terms of public awareness compared to First Love or Can You Keep a Secret or Hikari.

If you want to play the "it sold xxxxx therefore its popular" card, then it's equally reasonable for a fan to want Ayu to perform something else apart from Seasons, M, and Evolution.

ALL I am saying is:
1. She still makes good new music - why not have the confidence to perform it?
2. Her current voice makes songs like SEASONS sound like shit (my opinion, obvs) - why not perform another one of her hits? It's not like I'm hoping she'd perform Ever Free -_-

I don't think that's an unreasonable expectation as a fan.

[Cahz-]

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Do not compare Ayumi with other female artists if she doesn't fulfill your expectations as a fan. This post you just wrote is different from the first, here you are actually saying what you expect, why, etc. But the first post you wrote was conflictive. That's all.

[oaristos]

Originally Posted by js_surrealism

ALL I am saying is:
1. She still makes good new music - why not have the confidence to perform it?

There's nothing to do with confidence. Performances are not only used to help artists promote their releases, but they are mostly used by TV channels to drag viewers (and that's exactly the point in special episodes where singers only perform their biggest hits). In the end, it's all about how any people are watching the show and how much money the channel is making. "FLOWER" on Music Station was an exception.

Ayu doesn't sell that much nowadays, so people are not interested in watching performances of unknown songs, therefore the channel is not going to allow her to sing whichever song she wants. That's why she mostly appears on TV on special occasions because there's the opportunity for her to sing her same old songs. I'm sorry but, as a fan, you should have accepted long ago that Ayu is not going to be promoted/promote herself as she used to back in 2009.

[Aokani]

I was positively surprised with SEASONS. I liked the way she sang it, she sounded confident, not fragile.
I like fragile too, I just find it very interesting that her voice and singing technique has changed so much during the years.

[Ryusei]

Loved the performances and so glad she didn't only get a 2:30 part

[Diego-kun]

The performance was really good!! It's undeniable that she sounded shaky during M chorus but SEASONS and evolution were amazing. I hadn't enjoyed a performance of evolution in years but I love this one and specially the classical music before the bridge.

Please stop complaining about Ayu always singing the same songs. These specials are made for artists to perform their hits and songs that are popular for all audiences. If you wanna watch other stuff you have her concerts (Arena, CDL, TA, a-nation) where she always changes the setlist. Seiko Matsuda has released more than 50 albums and she always performs Akai Sweet Pea or Anata ni Aitakute on TV and the first one is 33 years old...