ayumi hamasaki PREMIUM LIMITED LIVE A～夏ノトラブル～

[AyuGAME]

She sings really well...effortless especially My All

[Chris85]

Grandma's attempts at baby voice and screaming throughout the show are killing me. Nevertheless Monochrome was enjoyable for the most part.

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by Chris85

Grandma's attempts at baby voice and screaming throughout the show are killing me. Nevertheless Monochrome was enjoyable for the most part.

Yeah, I am still trying to accept that her way of singing has not changed significantly since the early days, however the "colour" of her voice has (along with some questionable singing techniques). In some of the songs she was pretty close to emulating her early way of singing and somehow the first part of Ohia sounds better live as she did not stress the words as much, aeternal too.

[hidekirby]

Wow. I'm really impressed!
As you all said they did a good job on so many levels here.

As regards ayu, she did a wonderful job vocally wise. I was first under the impression that her voice was live corrected but the few off-key parts prove me wrong. She hit some notes I thought she wouldn't almost effortlessly.
Of course there is room for improvement, more control, less shouting, better breathing. But she really delivered (no pun here ). Keep on the good work.

As regards her look, I think she gained more weight after CDL. That could explain the swollen face. Or some medical treatment. I hope it's this + the pregnancy and not some fillers that she really doesn't need...

[Sky High]

Concert is great, but those pigtails are crime against humanity.

[mizuki-7]

It’s strange how inconsistant she can be from a song to another ! Sometimes it’s really good with some notes being sung like some others says effortlessly and sometimes she is hoarse and have difficulties to hit the notes without sounding shouty. The more the years go by, the more she needs to adjust her ear monitor while singing. Nonetheless, she did well throughout the show and I wish her to continue improving.

The styling was not very flatering this time but I don't mind.

[jbrat2219]

Originally Posted by mizuki-7

It’s strange how inconsistant she can be from a song to another ! Sometimes it’s really good with some notes being sung like some others says effortlessly and sometimes she is hoarse and have difficulties to hit the notes without sounding shouty. The more the years go by, the more she needs to adjust her ear monitor while singing. Nonetheless, she did well throughout the show and I wish her to continue improving.

Honestly, since she announced the further degradation of her hearing I treat any good live performance as a nice surprise, not the standard. I know she chose to continue performing of her own will but I can't imagine how difficult and frustrating the adjustment must be considering her health I'm sure she's trying her best. If I were in her situation, it would break me. I admire her strength.

[truehappiness]

The inconsistency seems to be expected nowadays knowing that her other ear had been working overtime to try to compensate. Though it is relieving to hear that the songs made after the fact (aeternal, Ohia no Ki) were probably also the most in control she was vocally for the live.

[Anna.L]

i just see the concert
its really a bless this pause, even when she's screaming too much, its better
but when she low the tone, it WAY better
like last angel, when it was like a lower voice than a high pitch

[koumori]

For anyone checking back here - there's now an improved rip with no audio or visual lag. Download links are in the the original thread in the download forum!

[adrtwb]

I just noticed that Lee wasnt in this concert. Is he still with ayu??

[truehappiness]

He seemed to be on for Saigo no Trouble, maybe he didn't feel comfortable performing for now with the COVID stuff?

[adrtwb]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

He seemed to be on for Saigo no Trouble, maybe he didn't feel comfortable performing for now with the COVID stuff?

I hope he is absent only for this online concert.
I really like him!!

[EndOfTheWorld]

For End roll I like the Velfarre performance best I think. The 10th anniversary tour performance was a disappointment for me but over the years I have become less harsh towards it.

[love in music]

End roll is one of my fav songs but honestly I don't think I've ever enjoyed a live performance she has done of it, here included.

I watched the whole concert and I agree her vocals aren't really consistent but when they're good they're really good! the Love Song performance has to be my favorite, such a powerful performance

[DavidChaiLatte]

Am I the only who felt a little sad while watching the show, ESP towards the end when she was waving goodbye without anyone in the audience? Somehow this is the "lonelinest" show I've ever watched... it definitely isn't the same without live audience. Sadly this just reflects the overall state we are living in right now.

We can only hope things go back to normal soon enough ;-;

[summerain]

Why is Japan killing me? I'd die for a 4K release of this show :~

[Aokani]

I enjoyed watching this concert. I'm so glad to hear And Then again ^^
She used too much cutesy voice for my taste though, even Talkin 2 Myself got cutesy voice during the verses...

I love the short End roll at Stadium tour 2002.

[KittyKathy]

Originally Posted by Aokani

I love the short End roll at Stadium tour 2002.

Me too. Well, it’s one of her songs that just sounds good with her old voice.

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by Aokani

She used too much cutesy voice for my taste though, even Talkin 2 Myself got cutesy voice during the verses...

Yeah, I was like WTF, Ayu? Not during this song please.