New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [VIII]

[truehappiness]

Please let me know if anything needs fixing or needs to be added to the first post!

Covers

Spoiler:

Originally Posted by LostHeaven

official website theme changed also

Tracklist information

Spoiler:

**SEVEN DAYS WAR is a cover from TM NETWORK, originally released in 1988.

**THIS TRANSLATION IS FROM MISA-CHAN - http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=328
49th and 50th singles, to be released in 2 weeks during September!
22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad]

New song [crossroad], which was released as a chaku-uta to buyers of 48th single [MOON/blossom] is set for release!
In addition to 2 new songs, new remixes of popular tracks [MOON] and [blossom] will also be included, to make 3 different versions!
※ The contents of the CD and DVD listed below are subject to changes.

[crossroad]
2010.9.22 IN STORES

★ First press bonus: Serial Number Access Card
◎ Chaku-uta for the upcoming song (50th single) available for a limited time
◎ For buyers of 48th, 49th and 50th singles, unreleased photos limited for mobile phone redemption + PC wallpaper

[CD+DVD]
<CD>
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix)
3. blossom (Clockwork Yellow remix) *Clockwork Yellow is CMJK's band with tasuku and other friends/artists
4. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
5. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
<DVD>
1. crossroad (video clip)
2. crossroad (making clip)
3. blossom (video clip)

*blossom's PV will not feature Ayu. Instead, a member from Tohoshinki is the lead actor of the PV.

[CD]
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix)
3. blossom (Clockwork Yellow remix)
4. MOON (Orchestra version)
5. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
6. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

[CD]
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix)
3. blossom (Clockwork Yellow remix)
4. blossom (Orchestra version)
5. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
6. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

For L release:
49th and 50th singles, to be released in 2 weeks!
29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L]

A single to commemorate the 50th release mark; a maxi-single since [&] released July 2003, 7 years ago!!
With extravagant composers, 3 new songs (planned) set for release! 2 video clips will also be included on DVD, as well as remix versions of the songs from the 49th single, to make 4 different versions!
※ The contents of the CD and DVD listed below are subject to changes.

[L]
2010.9.29 IN STORES

★ First press bonus: Serial Number Access Card
◎ Chaku-uta for the 50th single songs acapella version (available for a limited time)
◎ For buyers of 48th, 49th and 50th singles, unreleased photos limited for mobile phone redemption + PC wallpaper
★ For first press buyers: a special first press package (planned)

[CD+DVD]
<CD>
01. Virgin Road (Original mix)
02. Sweet Season (Original mix)
03. Last angel (Original mix)
04. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
05. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)

<DVD> (※planned)
01. Virgin Road (video clip)
02. Sweet Season (video clip)
03. Virgin Road (making)

[CD+DVD]
<CD>
01. Sweet Season (Original mix)
02. Virgin Road (Original mix)
03. Last angel (Original mix)
04. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)
05. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)

<DVD> (※planned)
01. Sweet Season (video clip)
02. Virgin Road (video clip)
03. Sweet Season (making)

[CD]
01. Last angel (Original mix)
02. Virgin Road (Original mix)
03. Sweet Season (Original mix)
04. crossroad (Orchestra version)
05. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Orchestra version)
06. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)
07. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
08. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)

[CD]
01. Virgin Road (Original mix)
02. Sweet Season(Original mix)
03. Last angel (Original mix)
04. SEVEN DAYS WAR (TK Acoustic Piano mix)
05. Virgin Road (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. Sweet Season (Original mix -Instrumental-)
07. Last angel (Original mix -Instrumental-)

Lyrics

Spoiler:

Translated by maikaru (post @ http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...stcount=437:):
There are sometimes I wonder
How much different
Is the scenery I can see from here
Than the one I drew in my dreams?

That time, when it was the beginning of the crossroad,
I said "It might be better to choose this way."
That time, when it was the beginning of the crossroad,
I wondered what was on the other side.

But I'm still moving forward,
And I haven't lost yet. (NOTE: Like, a fight. Not lost in the road or something)

I wonder if that person
Who, so they wouldn't get hurt,
Protected them self by pretending to be strong,
Came to laugh well?

Something that is continuously Changing,
Something that came to be changed,
And something that cannot change,
Am I able to be laughing well?

There are only nostalgic memories.
I unexpectedly went too far,
On the road that rolls on everywhere,
And when I did that, it was warm, but painful.

"What did I lose
While I was turning into an adult?"
"What is this thing that keeps multiplying,
While I'm turning into an adult?"
Even this moment when I am thinking this things,
Is also turning into the past.

I got the feeling that
The person I passed now
Resembled someone's profile
From sometime, but

Without being able
To call out for that person,
I stared at their back,
As they went far off.

But I'm still moving forward,
And I haven't lost yet.

I wonder if that person
Who, so they wouldn't get hurt,
Protected them self by pretending to be strong,
Came to laugh well?

Something that is continuously changing,
Something that came to be changed
And something that cannot change,
Am I able to be laughing well?

Kana lyrics:
ここから見えている景色は
夢に描いていた景色と
どのくらい違うのかな
なんて思う時があるよね

あの時立った分かれ道の始まり
選んだ方はこっちでよかったかなって
あの時立った分かれ道の反対
側にあったのはなんだったのかなって

それでも進み続けてる
まだ負けてなんかいないよって

傷つかない様に
強がる事だけで
自分を守っていた
アイツはうまく笑えるようになったかな

変わって行く事
変えて来た事
変えられない事
私はうまく笑えてる？

懐かしい想い出達ばかり
そこらじゅうに転がる道を
偶然通り過ぎたら
温かいけど苦しかった

大人になって行く程に失って
きたものは一体何だったかなって
大人になって行く程に増えてく
これって一体ねぇ何なのかなって
考えたこの瞬間
さえもほら過去に変わってくね

今すれ違った
誰かがいつかの
あの子の横顔に
見えたような気がしたのにどうして

声をかける事
さえも出来ないまま
遠ざかって行く
後ろ姿を見つめてた

それでも進み続けてる
まだ負けてなんかいないよって

傷つかない様にと
強がる事それだけで
自分を守っていた
アイツはうまく笑えるようになったかな

変わって行く事とか
変えて来た事とか
変えられない事
私はうまく笑えてる？

PV directors / Composers & arrangers

Spoiler:

Masashi Muto (Sexy little things, Microphone, You were... etc) is directing crossroad.

Takahide Ishii is directing an unnamed PV.

Tetsuya Komuro worked on the compositions for both of the songs on crossroad. According to articles, Komuro arranged crossroad as well.

Audio rips / live rips / CMs / PV previews

Spoiler:

Medium ballad from L preview from Sweet CM:


blossom PV preview


crossroad CM:
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/avexdb/ayu/..._crossroad.asx

http://www.mediafire.com/?4ke5a53w104i8oe
crossroad live rip from a-nation '10 from bringer of the sun.

First press bonuses

Spoiler:

The First Press / Preorder Bonus for [crossroad]:
Original Poster Design A
（B2 Size）※1st～25th Singles Collage

The First Press / Preorder Bonus for [L]:
Original Poster Design B
（B2 Size）※26th～50th Singles Collage

source: Shinseido.co.jp

**TRANSLATION HERE BY MISA-CHAN - http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=328
22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad],
29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L] start of preorders!

For [crossroad]:
★TeamAyu Official Shop gift
Single Covers Sticker Set (1st~25th)

★mu-mo Shop gift
[crossroad] Original Postcard
※ All gifts are the same, there are no different versions.

- Preorders from 2010/8/6 18:00 ～ 2010/9/29 Noon
- Original gifts are limited, and will only be given out to those who order before 2010/9/29.
- Gifts are served on first-come-first-served basis.
- For those who preorder during 2010/8/6 18:00 ～ 2010/8/31 Noon, the order will arrive by release date.
- For those who preoder during 2010/8/31 13:00 ～ 2010/9/22 23:59, the order will arrive from release date onwards.

For [L]:
★TeamAyu Official Shop gift
Single Covers Sticker Set (26th~50th)

★mu-mo Shop gift
[L] Original Postcard
※ All gifts are the same, there are no different versions.

- Preorders from 2010/8/6 18:00 ～ 2010/10/6 Noon
- Original gifts are limited, and will only be given out to those who order before 2010/10/6.
- Gifts are served on first-come-first-served basis.
- For those who preorder during 2010/8/6 18:00 ～ 2010/9/6 Noon, the order will arrive by release date.
- For those who preorder during 2010/9/6 13:00 ～ 2010/9/28 23:59, the order will arrive from release date onwards.

a-nation'10, powered by Weider-in Jelly, will have a [Real mu-mo shop] set up at the community area during the event!
New singles 22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad] and 29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L] will be sold at the [Real mu-mo shop], and those who preorder these singles there will receive original gifts as presents!
Do check out the [Real mu-mo shop] ♪

22 September (Wed) 49th NEW SINGLE [crossroad]: Original Tattoo Seal A
29 September (Wed) 50th NEW SINGLE [L]: Original Tattoo Seal B

Notable links

Spoiler:

New single crossroad in stores 9/22/10 and 50th single L in stores 9/29
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 2nd & 3rd parts of 3 single project [II]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 2nd & 3rd parts of 3 single project [III]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 2nd & 3rd parts of 3 single project [IV]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [V]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [VI]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [VII]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [VIII]
New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [IX]

[Mai82Go]

thanks for the new thread. The PV preview for crossroad is too short to say anything about it, but I don't feel her look in this one.

[miki_beland]

Is it a preview of the pv or a preview of the qualita cm? because on the video appears a small letter saying QUALITA CM

[hud]

^ PV

[truehappiness]

It says QUALITA because it's the tie-up for crossroad. I think they usually do that at the end of her single CMs?

[xLuna&1LOVE]

Thanks for the new thread, truehappiness.
The CM looks interesting. I can't wait to see the full length.
I wish she could release the single tomorrow. Argh. Need. Some. More. Patience.

Anyway, now she has promoted crossroad on tv, I don't think it would take long for a promotion of L. At least, I hope that.

[JackieRos]

look at her lips omg
atleast her hair looks nice

[joshohhhhh]

i think it's just the angle that makes her lips look so large.

[LastAngel]

I wonder when we'll get the Qualita CM.

[Ranma Matsuri]

^That's very good question. We've had news about that for weeks, shouldn't it be out by now? :-/

[truehappiness]

It's been out since August 25th, but I don't think anyone has captured it.

[Yoake]

I want the pv in full version now!!
I'm sure it's amazing!!

[Ranma Matsuri]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

It's been out since August 25th, but I don't think anyone has captured it.

Really? lol

Someone must have it somewhere... *runs to Google*

[happiholic★]

I like the short part of the PV we have so far. Gives me a good feeling.

[asmAyumi1992]

Thanks for the new thread and the cm.

She looks gorgeous there!! But not with that hairstyle DX

[nanakopy87]

the fringe is abit weird?but i love her long hair than her short hair !
.can't wait to watch the whole PV

[polka-dot-jewel]

I think she's wearing a wig in the PV (or at least what we've seen from the PV), and it's not a very good wig. It sticks out weirdly, imo. =/ Maybe I'll grow onto it.

I do like the song a bit more now that I've heard a more HQ version of it. Can't wait to hear the rest of the song and the PV =D

wheres 'blossom' PV or CM, no news for it yet...?~~

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

the cm is such a tease!! haha
it's like...15 seconds?!?! haha

i cant wait to see more

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

the cm is such a tease!! haha
it's like...15 seconds?!?! haha

i cant wait to see more

Only one song there, and not even including the "blossom" PV, which includes Tohoshinki's (Hero Kim Jaejoong) Jejung, not Ayu herself.