[News] 49th and 50th singles: [crossroad] 9/22 and [L] 9/29 [V]

[love in music]

Originally Posted by panda♥

i don't have a problem with the cutesy look, but it's so old now. she's been doing it all year with the exception of the latest ViVi. if she mixed her looks up i think there would be alot less complaining.

I think her expressions are cute but it's not too cutesy to me. Also, I don't think there would be a lot less complaining if she did that, there would probably be more lol. A lot of people here say they like/want change, then when it comes they hate it.

Originally Posted by HONEY_INSPIRE_ME19

I want a song like GREEN for L... That or ayu should ask Tak Matsumoto to compose a song for L as an additional epicness!

I would love another song like GREEN! I definitely want something with an awesome arrangement. Something wow-ing like that!

[Kazeyomi]

I'd like a good balanced single like &.

Unusual but awesome song.
Poppish Song
Amazing Ballad

but would be different, with like rockish song instead of ballad (I know she has released too much ballads in these months lol) and poppish song but I find & one of her best single imo. Idk why, but all the songs are well combined in a certain way I cannot explain. Sorry lol.

[noisy_harmony]

^ & is one of her best singles for me too. H was also amazing.

[truehappiness]

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

Covers

Spoiler:

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 (remix)
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 (remix)
4. MOON (Orchesta 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 (remix)
4. blossom (Orchesta 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>
3 new songs, with 6 tracks
<DVD> (※planned)
2 video clips, making clip A

[CD+DVD]
<CD>
3 new songs, with 6 tracks
<DVD> (※planned)
2 video clips, making clip B

[CD]
3 new songs, with 7 tracks, including Orchestra ver. of a song from 49th single

[CD]
3 new songs, with 7 tracks, including Acoustic ver. of a song from 49th single

PV director / Composers & arrangers

Spoiler:

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

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

Spoiler:

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]

[hud]

The cover of CD Only A is slowly growin' on me...

[YuriChan]

Originally Posted by identity

I would love another song like GREEN! I definitely want something with an awesome arrangement. Something wow-ing like that!

Yeah! I also think she should have a "Wind" song! Or an epic rock song like B'z "Samayoeru Aoi Dangan"! <33

[DogboyShugo]

I actually quite like the covers this time. The one on the far right is my favorite

[AyUmIXx]

Originally Posted by artcika

I really really hope they won't ruin the blossom with that korean dude...because that song is amazing

haha LOL..
can u please wait a little while to watch the PV before knowing whether he will ruin it or not.. LOL..
trust Ayu from her choice~
its like when ppl doubting SHU-YA or her dancers on the PV...and want them not to be on the PV anymore because they kinda ruin it..which I don't think so..just that sometimes the PV models need to be changed~ not just always the dancers~

[BlackSilence]

^I'm just you know... just willing for a good and BTW, I'm not for her dancers to act either, but i don't mind that, because they are people who work with her all the time, so...


did anyone hear a better version of crossroads as a preview? I might be missing something, but i found something clearlier sounding than that one a-nation record we had here a while ago....mmmm..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfRzGoG4dlU

I'm just not that crazy about all this, so I kinda miss stuff..AND threads...

BUT, this sounds amazing :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQuuF...eature=related

[love in music]

Originally Posted by artcika

did anyone hear a better version of crossroads as a preview? I might be missing something, but i found something clearlier sounding than that one a-nation record we had here a while ago....mmmm..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfRzGoG4dlU

That's the preview we got with the MOON/blossom single.

[BlackSilence]

^ um... ok.. now I'm definitelly missing something here...

[hidekirby]

Originally Posted by artcika

BUT, this sounds amazing :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQuuF...eature=related

Those guys are really amazing. Their version of Crossroad is beautiful.

[GRACE]

Originally Posted by artcika

^ um... ok.. now I'm definitelly missing something here...

MOON/blossom came with a chaku-uta of crossroad, similar to how RnRC came with a Chaku-uta of MOON. We've had this since July, you're very very late.

The song has been completely rearranged since this preview.

[BlackSilence]

^haaaah...okaaaay....well I wasn't following everything in DETAIL, so.... but yeah...

[ストロボ・EdGE]

Originally Posted by amorphose

I wonder what the chances of HANABI ~episode III~ being on "L" are... That's a ballad I wouldn't mind a bit.

I want it to happen so baaaaad....

But what I came to realize is that }{ and & were summer singles and the HANABIs are the definition of a true summer ballad but.... L is coming out in autumn. So I don't know.

[adantatu2]

Thanks for the piano version of crossroad !!
but i love more their piano version of Don't look back, amazing
and we need already a new thread

And of course, i want an Hanabi -episode III-

[hsienko]

What I don't understand is why for their other artists avex will put previews up on the artist's website and on their youtube account like a month or so before the release date but for Ayu they are so secretive, like we didn't get to hear any kind of HQ version of MOON till the short PV was released like a week before the single came out.

[LacusClyne]

i'm only wishing that there won't be anti-jaejoong ayu-fans cancelling the CD+DVD version, just because they are unhappy that ayu won't be appearing in the pv and used him instead...

coz i just had a dispute with a idiot over FB message yesterday... and it made me sad....

[love in music]

Originally Posted by LacusClyne

i'm only wishing that there won't be anti-jaejoong ayu-fans cancelling the CD+DVD version, just because they are unhappy that ayu won't be appearing in the pv and used him instead...

coz i just had a dispute with a idiot over FB message yesterday... and it made me sad....

I don't get why that would make people cancel. She's still appearing in the crossroad PV anyway..

[truehappiness]

What I don't understand is why for their other artists avex will put previews up on the artist's website and on their youtube account like a month or so before the release date but for Ayu they are so secretive, like we didn't get to hear any kind of HQ version of MOON till the short PV was released like a week before the single came out.

I think it's been like this for ages, haha. Everything, whether it be covers / previews / PVs / whatever seems to take 2x longer for Ayu or her staff in charge of promotion to make public. I don't get why either, but it seems like they don't think Ayu needs to have early information leaks like other artists? Then again there are some who don't release anything until the week before release, hm...