LIMITED TA Special Xmas LIVE 2020

[Deep snow]

so happy I got to see this from the beginning until the end! it's definitely the closest I'll ever get to seeing her live, and it's free. so so happy.

anyways, overall she's a bit struggling vocally, but I think it's fine. she's definitely done much worse, and the strain could have been due to her being pregnant. which explains why at least some parts of M were very noticeably lip-synched. I am not complaining in this regard.

her costumes are great too—though I'm not really getting her final one; the pink dress–leather jacket combo was ...A Choice. in spite of this, she looked absolutely gorgeous.

I hope she's getting enough rest before CDL, where I hope her vocal quality will have improved significantly to the levels of 夏のトラブル and a-nation.

[Katsuyuki012]

Whenever we do get another album, this would be a great addition to the TA edition.

[kotora]

When i was in school by myself lonely and listened Itsuka No Merry Christmas, I cried. All the time. For me, it is my lonely christmas song.

Ayu looks a bit tired from the performance. She has kids and consistently working hard. :-/

[Deep snow]

Originally Posted by Katsuyuki012

Whenever we do get another album, this would be a great addition to the TA edition.

oh you're right this would be perfect. it was literally conceived of as a TA special!

EDIT:
anyway, remember when she said the camera and audio quality wouldn't be as good for this one? to me everything seemed on par with 夏のトラブル and a-nation. anyone noticed a significant decline in quality in these respects?

[hidekirby]

I also felt M was lip-synched.
The rendition was perfect. I'm very happy whenever they do alternative arrangements for live shows even this particular one was not my cup of tea. After that she was really struggling and vocally-wise it was her worst performance of the year. Hope she'll have time to recover before CDL.
Aside from that particular point it was a lovely show, visually very pleasing.
She was glowing once more.
I absolutely loved the addition of the choir even if the band was still absent.

A very nice gift for all of us. And it was for free. A blessing.

Originally Posted by Deep snow

Anyway, remember when she said the camera and audio quality wouldn't be as good for this one? to me everything seemed on par with 夏のトラブル and a-nation. anyone noticed a significant decline in quality in these respects?

You're right. They nailed it.

[Katsuyuki012]

@Deep snow: Yea, it's a lot better than what I had expected. It's kinds dark, just like Natsu no Trouble, but other than that it was fine. Of course I'd love a proper edit but I thought this would end up with only 2 angles and much worse audio.

Vocally, this wasn't her best but it was solid enough for. I hope she chose some easier songs for the CDL but it should be fine. The fact that there's only 1 date will help a lot already.

[Mikytaryan]

I loved the show!

It was clear that she couldn't hear at certain parts so she struggled to get her voice out. Also she was soooooo nervous, like a child entering a room full of people for the first time. This made her more cute though.

I am happy she gave us this gift, new arrangements were amazing and the whole show screamed CHRISTMAS with every pore.

I am still processing, the fact that after all this time, after all her struggles with her hearing, after all her vocal and health issues, after this crazy year...she showed up and delivered her first Christmas Show and plans to keep going no matter what. I love that about her.

Looking forward to her next shows and any new music she plans to release someday.

[Toniayu123]

I managed to watch it while working somehow, though I couldn’t hear it well so can’t tell anything about how she sounded. Love the setlist, loved her looks. Loved the atmosphere. Hated the dancers, hated the choir. This would have been perfect with a real band, as always. Hope this isn’t the direction her future concerts will take when pandemics came to an end.
I gotta add it’s so nice from her giving us this Christmas gift after all <3

[Katsuyuki012]

I liked the choir. There were just a few moments where Princess really didn't sound that good.

I still can't believe we got to see this for free! It's sad that the event couldn't happen the way it was supposed to but I have to admit that I feel like this was a good thing for us international fans.

[ohsixthirty]

BEAUTIFUL
FLAWLESS
PERFECT

[errikkutrancex]

Here is a streaming version if needed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZ46xLvjvw

[indigochild]

For a last minute change up, they did really well with this show in terms of the camera work. I'm surprised (but I suppose they're professionals anyway so I really shouldn't be lol)

[thinkingoutloud89]

camera-work isn't that hard tbqh if the setup is right. I once was the director at university for a music show that was live streamed. Basically the guy that says when the camera has to switch. really fun, but not the haaardest job.

[Yoake]

This show was amazing. Except for Momentum and the evolution-Unite part when she got problems with her earphones, she sounded very good most of the time. Even if she was careful (not jumping like a crazy girl) you could feel all the emotion and the energy she put in this show. I cried during Close to you while it isn't a song I love. She looks flawless. I really like her pink dress+perfecto combo. The interludes were longer than usual but I suppose she can't change her outfit as quickly as while being pregnant.
This was a wonderful Christmas gift. Very short but wonderful.

[Chris85]

After FNS people expected god-like vocals, but it's important to remember that live Ayu and pre-recorded Ayu are 2 very different vocalists. That's why I'd like her to stick to pre-recorded lives as much as possible.

[maxikot]

I've listened to some bits again. This show was really that good and set the Christmas just right. She sounded so lovely. I'm really proud of her

[hud]

that was a lovely show. really happy and grateful about all of this!

merry xmas to everyone who celebrates it! thanks for everything. ♥

[Earth_maiden]

That stage would have been so amazing to be there live, really up close to everyone and Ayu.

[AndyF]

It was an amazing christmas gift. I loved everything, that christmas segment with Close to You was more than I could've ever wanted. It's kinda funny that for some people here she sounded like fergie singing the US national anthem LOL

Merry Christmas to everyone <3

[AJFmzk]

The show was really nice, and the quality looks like it was really good but kind of dark. I was ready for the quality to suck after all the staff posts. Loved the first half, didn't particularly care for the second half, but still a good show overall. I thought for sure she'd end the show with Winter diary, or at least sing it at some point since it's got all the Christmas-y vibes. I wonder what the original setlist was... Excited for the countdown live, hopefully she'll take the week to rest so we can have better vocals.