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Old 29th August 2010, 04:03 AM
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New singles crossroad 9/22 and 「L」 9/29 [VI]

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

Covers
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Tracklist information
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**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>

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


Lyrics
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Translated by maikaru:
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
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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


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Last edited by truehappiness; 1st September 2010 at 10:31 PM.
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Old 29th August 2010, 04:23 AM
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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.
Maybe, because they're evil and they know we'll be sitting around on forums all day refreshing the page and waiting and speculating until something shows up. Or maybe, because Ayu releases so fast, everything is finalized in the last minute so they can't really do early previews/sneak peaks for her?

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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....
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I don't get why that would make people cancel. She's still appearing in the crossroad PV anyway..
Idgie. It's like they've completely forgotten that crossroad is the actual single and blossom is just a tacked on PV from the 2nd a-side of the previous single. XD lol It's their choice but I think their reasoning is just a little bit off.
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Old 29th August 2010, 04:38 AM
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We'll just have to see how this performs, but I think the sales could be boosted by Tohoshinki fans just because it's not Ayu but (Hero Kim) Jejung (Jaejoong) is going to appear on the "blossom" PV - that's why we think we might actually have the confidence that despite Kumi Koda competition, Ayu can get #1 for "crossroad" despite the covers, which it seems that I don't like...
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i really hope that ayu would appear in the end of the PV, like Endless Sorrow. at least a glimpse will do, haha.
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You know what really... Single covers are not meant to be works of art. They are just singles, and what's most important is the thing inside.

But I don't really understand why people don't like the covers this time..
They are pretty safe, and they're very pretty. Again, if the single art is a work of art, it's bonus, but that just doesn't happen most of the time...
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But I don't really understand why people don't like the covers this time..
They are pretty safe, and they're very pretty. Again, if the single art is a work of art, it's bonus, but that just doesn't happen most of the time...
Probably because they don't fit the context of the music inside. They look like what the covers would be if Lady Dynamite were a single. For something like this I'd expect something like Free & Easy. But in my opinion, the covers are not bad. I like them! They're just weird considering what we're getting. It's not like when people were pissed because MOON/blossom didn't feature any moon or blossoms or how some people were pissed GREEN/Days was not green.
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@jbrat: well people got their wish for being unpridictable. We haven't even heard ayus cover anyway. I think its quite alright

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You know what really... Single covers are not meant to be works of art. They are just singles, and what's most important is the thing inside.

But I don't really understand why people don't like the covers this time..
They are pretty safe, and they're very pretty. Again, if the single art is a work of art, it's bonus, but that just doesn't happen most of the time...
Plus I never thought ayus single covers are soooooo out of this world. And (seeing other artists)
a couple people mentioned they would be good if used for other artists. Lol. Ayu can't be simple sometimes. Ah well~ can't escape standards.
(P.s. I could explain a little how I think different ayu fans just operate but I'd rather not here)

Ahhhh~~ I wanna hear a preview of ayus version of seven days war soooo bad.
And an hq prebview of crossroad.
This single won't be overshadowed by L for me. Totally.
And I really am curious as we get closer about the crossroad pv.
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@jbrat: well people got their wish for being unpridictable. We haven't even heard ayus cover anyway. I think its quite alright
Exactly, nude photoshoot, retro covers on a ballad single... I don't want to hear the phrase "Ayumi Hamasaki is so predictable and boring" ever again LOL.
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Probably because they don't fit the context of the music inside. They look like what the covers would be if Lady Dynamite were a single. For something like this I'd expect something like Free & Easy. But in my opinion, the covers are not bad. I like them! They're just weird considering what we're getting.
I think that's what it (mostly) is too. I think if these were covers for a upbeat/dance single or just pictures a magazine shoot, there'd be more positive reactions. People say "ayu's covers aren't really that creative anyway" or "never go with the songs" but I totally disagree. Concepts aside, at the very least, her covers for the most part has been representative of the mood/feel of a single. But it is what it is, and for what they are I really like them.


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Ayu can get #1 for "crossroad" despite the covers, which it seems that I don't like...
You don't have to have amazing covers to get a #1 anyway.
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Maybe, because they're evil and they know we'll be sitting around on forums all day refreshing the page and waiting and speculating until something shows up. Or maybe, because Ayu releases so fast, everything is finalized in the last minute so they can't really do early previews/sneak peaks for her?
idk, it just seems dumb. Like how can there really be hype for the song if you don't get to hear any of it or get some kind of teaser till release day? And how would you know if you would like to purchase the single without hearing the song first? Blind purchasing seems to risky. What if you ordered the single and it's not till after you get it that you realize you don't like the song, then you just blew like $20 on something you don't really even want.
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You don't have to have amazing covers to get a #1 anyway.
S/S is proof of that!
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If only the cover would be like this

but T still love the "cover" on the newspapers

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I'd have to say that while the covers aren't my favourite in terms of styling, they are pretty apt for the song, which really screams Ayu circa "For My Dear" era to me. I just went and youtube-ed "Seven Days War" and it has a really lovely melody, so I guess I'm also rather looking forward to this.

I'm just generally excited at the prospect of there being so much new Ayu music coming up within such a short span of time.
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You know what really... Single covers are not meant to be works of art. They are just singles, and what's most important is the thing inside.

But I don't really understand why people don't like the covers this time..
They are pretty safe, and they're very pretty. Again, if the single art is a work of art, it's bonus, but that just doesn't happen most of the time...
Yeah, I buy the singles to support Ayu and to pay for the actual songs regardless of what the covers look like, even though I rarely really like the covers (the last cover I loved was &).
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I thought the next single would be called VI for like five minutes and was confused...then realized the epic fail hahaha.
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tbh, I think it's interesting what a stark contrast the covers, which looks very futuristic, are to the actual songs inside, which are nostalgic-sounding. It may be stupid to some people, but I thought it's pretty interesting. It doesn't help that Ayu's working it on the covers either
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tbh, I think it's interesting what a stark contrast the covers, which looks very futuristic, are to the actual songs inside, which are nostalgic-sounding. It may be stupid to some people, but I thought it's pretty interesting. It doesn't help that Ayu's working it on the covers either
Well that sure is a positive way to look at things. I don't mind these covers really, you could say I only really dislike the 3rd one, still I do miss the days when at least some of her covers had a touch of art
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I'm just generally excited at the prospect of there being so much new Ayu music coming up within such a short span of time.
Same here I think she should have done something exciting like this for her 10th anniversary.
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honestly, they played good cards to try and make this single sell!
a pv with jaejoong, for all the fan girls
a cover of an old 80s pop hit, the older audience
popteen covers- high school girls or w/e lol

i must say, goood marketing strategies.
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