[ayaka] The 7th thread - THIS IS ME ~絢香 10th anniversary BEST~ (13.07)

[Delicious n Bold]

^^I agree, long hair suits her a lot more. She should also get some inspiration and come back with great music and not contrived and reductive ballads.

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by Miduhyo

I actually liked the song snippet, but I won't judge yea or neigh until I hear the whole thing. (Or at least I'll try not to)

I also think she needs to go back to longer hair. Or at least the bangs she used to have. I like the short haircut but there's something about the styling of this I just don't like. I can't put my finger on it but there's something about it that just doesn't fit. She herself is adorable but that hairstyle isn't :/

Originally Posted by Delicious n Bold

^^I agree, long hair suits her a lot more. She should also get some inspiration and come back with great music and not contrived and reductive ballads.

Agreed. I'm getting a bit too tired of this Ayaka short hair...

Originally Posted by KarenPang

To me it feels like after ayaka came back on the scene from battling health issues , her dress sense changed & not for the better

Before she married Mizushima Hiro , her dress sense was more fun & youthful . Now even after having her 1st child , she looks older than her actual age which's not a good thing

I also agree. It also makes me think...where's the pre-2009 Ayaka vibe right now? (Certainly, marrying Hiro Mizushima wasn't in Ayaka's plan when she debuted back a decade ago...)

[KarenPang]

ayaka & the Japanese cast of The Peanuts Movie at today's Japan Special Event











http://natalie.mu/music/news/166348

iTunes Japan link for A Song For You - https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/a-...e/id1057114146

[KarenPang]

A Song For You is a really nice ballad , it's just ayaka with a piano backing her up that's it

The preview that was uploaded on YouTube don't do justice to the song at all :x

[Delicious n Bold]

In all honesty, the song isn't terrible but it's forgettable. Ayaka has a nice voice and the piano is nice. The problem is that it's the same shit as usual and it feels uninspired. She has way better ballads and it's better to forget that this song exists.
Her prime is really over and the last album proved it. I haven't shredded my stan card yet but if her track record as of late is anything to go by, she's going to make ayu look like the queen of reinvention and pushing the envelope.

[KarenPang]

More photos of ayaka at yesterday's Japan Special Event





http://www.m-on.press/music-news/0000032619

[KarenPang]

A Song For You longer preview , Snoopy special video



I was planning to watch The Peanuts Movie next month , regardless whether ayaka provided the theme song for or not

A Song For You was already uploaded on Tuesday night , a few minutes after iTunes Japan listed it for sale lol

[KarenPang]

Rainbow Road TOUR 2015-2016 concert goods



https://www.facebook.com/AyakaAstAti...957791/?type=3

[KarenPang]

Maeda Atsuko and Ayaka appear at Snoopy movie event



On November 17, the Japan special event for "I LOVE SNOOPY THE PEANUTS MOVIE" was held at Shinagawa Stellar Ball. Ayaka, who sings the ending theme for the movie's Japanese-dubbed version, and Maeda Atsuko, who serves as the movie's special ambassador, appeared at the event.

Maeda made her appearance riding on a gondola. She was greeted by Snoopy with a big hug, then presented director Steve Martino and screenwriter Craig Schulz a flower bouquet.



"I love Snoopy, so I am one of the fans looking forward to the movie's opening," Maeda commented.





Ayaka appeared towards the end of the event and sang "A Song For You" to a piano and harp. After her performance, she said, "It was my first time performing it, so I was nervous..." She also gave the appeal of the film, "I sympathised with the movie's theme, 'Everyone is important to someone.' I hope that it will become a song that will stay by your side when you're sad or discouraged."





"I LOVE SNOOPY THE PEANUTS MOVIE" will open in theatres on December 4.

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...py-movie-event

[KarenPang]

A Song For You in music box mode

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

A Song For You was already uploaded on Tuesday night , a few minutes after iTunes Japan listed it for sale lol

Umm...where can I find it? I can't find it on JPopsuki...

I set up a request here on AHS for A Song For You. Anybody knows where or is someone willing to upload here on AHS? (Request page here)

EDIT: I already got it on the request page...

[KarenPang]

ayaka doing rehearsals for next week's tour



https://www.facebook.com/AyakaAstAti...954838/?type=3

Rainbow Road TOUR 2015-2016 will kick off next Mon at Kanagawa & most of the tour dates are sold out , inclusive the 1st date

[KarenPang]

Ayaka's new song is employed as an ending theme of a movie of "Snoopy"

An ending theme of Japanese edition "I LOVE Snoopy THE PEANUTS MOVIE", which will be released on December 4th, will be Ayaka's new song "A Song For You".

Snoopy is familiar to nearly everyone and loved in the world, and its first CG and 3D movie "I LOVE Snoopy THE PEANUTS MOVIE" will be released. It is a much-talked-about movie. The film company said, "requirements for the ending theme were the beautiful melody that gives people a peaceful mind, having unlimited grace, and lyrics that makes people feel a strong bond and resonates with one another. We believe only Miss. Ayaka could express the world of PEANUTS, which consists of only children, wrapping around the world with gentleness and big heart. So, we offered her."

Ayaka made a comment, "I am very honoured to engage in Snoopy related products, because the character has been loved in the world. The theme of the movie "Minna Dareka no Daiji (everyone is important to somebody)". and my feeling as a mother linked, and with that feeling, I composed the song. I hope "A Song For You" could give some kind of support when somebody important to you feel depressed or lonely." She felt empathy toward the world of the movie and created music only for this movie.

http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/...urce=hootsuite

[KarenPang]

Seems that a PV was made for A Song For You & SSTV will aired it tomorrow morning

【11/27(金)7:30～7:45】明日のNEW CUTSは、「Red Carpet」 #安室奈美恵 「A Song For You」 #絢香 「黒い雫」 #Superfly をオンエア！ #スペシャ

https://twitter.com/spaceshowertv/st...48292596031488

It probably will be mainly footages taken from The Peanuts Movie but I will be surprised if ayaka appears in it

[KarenPang]

Mizushima Hiro reveals photo of himself holding his baby

On November 26, actor Mizushima Hiro updated his Instagram account with a photo of himself and his daughter. In the photo, the new father sits on the sofa, holding his daughter with a relaxed expression.

It's been awhile since Mizushima uploaded a new photo onto his Instagram account. Fans were very happy to see him, especially with his child. They left comments such as "Such a wonderful father," and "You look very happy."

Besides taking care of his newborn child, Mizushima has been supporting Ayaka's music activities. He will also star in his first overseas drama in the new season of "GIRLS" to broadcast next year.

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...lding-his-baby

Aww :3

[KarenPang]

iTunes Releases Its Best Of 2015 List And Top Seller Charts

Best JPop Album

ayaka – Rainbow Road

http://aramajapan.com/news/music/itu...-charts/53002/

No idea that Rainbow Road sold really well on iTunes Japan , good for ayaka anyway

[matt9210]

@Karen - Do you know the setlist for her current tour? I went to see her in Nagoya (she has seriously awesome live vocals!), and she sang a new song, but I don't remember the name of it, and can't see it on any upcoming releases for her. It wasn't A Song For You by the way

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by matt9210

@Karen - Do you know the setlist for her current tour? I went to see her in Nagoya (she has seriously awesome live vocals!), and she sang a new song, but I don't remember the name of it, and can't see it on any upcoming releases for her. It wasn't A Song For You by the way

Oh nice , did you went for last Saturday or Sunday's concert ?

Because I saw the setlist for last Sunday & some song titles I don't recognise

- ambitious
- 青いイナズマ

http://setlist.mx/concerts/184713

And ayaka closed off her setlist with A Song For You

[matt9210]

^ Awesome, thanks! It was ambitious I was thinking of. It was a good song too, so hoping we see it on a release soon!

It was the Sunday concert I went to.

Was pretty disappointed she didn't sing Mikazuki though. It's my favourite song of hers, and isn't it her signature hit? Was really surprised it wasn't on the setlist.

[KarenPang]

Ah ok & Aoi Inazuma was originally sung by SMAP

I'm also surprised Mikazuki is excluded from the setlist , likewise with her debut I believe

I guess the tour was mainly to focus on her newer material , most specific on Rainbow Road

Can you remember how ambitious sounded like ? was it an upbeat no. or a ballad ?