Just the beginning -20- TOUR 2017 ~V: Second chapter~ - Page 23

surrealA · #**441** 4th January 2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenji

does anyone know if there is still a possibility to get a hand on tickets for her shows in February? I missed my chance applying for the lottery through the fanclub and I would love to go to one of the shows.

you can try getting tickets from resellers. Im sure theres still some left.

Andrenekoi · #**442** 4th January 2018, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by EndOfTheWorld

She won't change just on her own. I think she will need some kind of inspiration to return to that kind of mindset. I would like to see a new album like Secret or GUILTY. FLOWER has clearly become the standout track on Made In Japan and I think that Ayu should pursue a more rock orientated sound.

Eeeew

Zeke. · #**443** 4th January 2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EndOfTheWorld

She won't change just on her own. I think she will need some kind of inspiration to return to that kind of mindset. I would like to see a new album like Secret or GUILTY. FLOWER has clearly become the standout track on Made In Japan and I think that Ayu should pursue a more rock orientated sound.

I also think she should pursue rock. Her voice has always sounded great with rock, but as her voice changed it didn’t continue to sound as great with other genres of music she’s chosen to make. Rock really is the only genre that truly compliments her current voice.

kendelle · #**444** 4th January 2018, 11:42 AM

So there's three AHS members attending Jan 31, in Nagoya, right? SKYia, myself and someone else? I think the third person was Hayasaki but I have a bad memory lol

Anyone know a good place near the venue that would be open for a post-Ayu concert meal? If the show starts at 7 it should finish about 9pm-ish. I know Nakau has decent food (and an English menu) and is open 24/7

Or we could meet up earlier in the afternoon and see if the army of Ayu cars shows up

Are they doing that lottery thing where you buy a CD and draw a straw for prizes?

Xianghua · #**445** 4th January 2018, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kendelle

Anyone know a good place near the venue that would be open for a post-Ayu concert meal? If the show starts at 7 it should finish about 9pm-ish. I know Nakau has decent food (and an English menu) and is open 24/7

Or we could meet up earlier in the afternoon and see if the army of Ayu cars shows up

I don't know the area around congress center so well, but Kanayama station is not far (subway 1 stop) and there are many options around there. It depends on the kind of food you want. Personally I go to Yamachan a lot with friends. It's an izakaya that serves chicken wings that are specific to Nagoya, but also has Japanese style food. Food is good and inexpensive. I think they have English on the menu as well.

AJFmzk · #**446** 4th January 2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke.

I also think she should pursue rock. Her voice has always sounded great with rock, but as her voice changed it didn’t continue to sound as great with other genres of music she’s chosen to make. Rock really is the only genre that truly compliments her current voice.

Me too. Rock Ayu is my favorite Ayu. Her rock songs and her Ballads are the most memorable parts of her lives for me.

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Originally Posted by Jenji

does anyone know if there is still a possibility to get a hand on tickets for her shows in February? I missed my chance applying for the lottery through the fanclub and I would love to go to one of the shows.

I also missed the lottery. I'm waiting for the general sale to start to buy from lawson's (l-ticke.com) but I'm also keeping an eye on tickets from ticket.co.jp . Hoping to get tickets for February 20.

orbitalaspect · #**447** 4th January 2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EndOfTheWorld

She won't change just on her own. I think she will need some kind of inspiration to return to that kind of mindset. I would like to see a new album like Secret or GUILTY. FLOWER has clearly become the standout track on Made In Japan and I think that Ayu should pursue a more rock orientated sound.

Maybe we can write her a letter and have a bunch of people sign it? Or an online petition? I think we're all just sitting around hoping she notices, but she won't until we do something noticeable.

hayasaki · #**448** 5th January 2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kendelle

So there's three AHS members attending Jan 31, in Nagoya, right? SKYia, myself and someone else? I think the third person was Hayasaki but I have a bad memory lol

Anyone know a good place near the venue that would be open for a post-Ayu concert meal? If the show starts at 7 it should finish about 9pm-ish. I know Nakau has decent food (and an English menu) and is open 24/7

Or we could meet up earlier in the afternoon and see if the army of Ayu cars shows up

Are they doing that lottery thing where you buy a CD and draw a straw for prizes?

Hi! I'm attending the 29th show.

The venue is near Hibino station which just a station away from Kanayama Station, our city's second busiest station. There are lots of shops and places to eat around the area.

Ayumi_lover · #**449** 5th January 2018, 12:25 AM

Anyone else also attending today’s show in Saitama?

EndOfTheWorld · #**450** 5th January 2018, 03:43 AM

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I don't set goals. Like, that's what I want to be doing however many years from now. I do what I love to do at the moment. If I wake up tomorrow and decide I want to dance, that's what I'd do. Or design clothes. I think I'd throw myself into whatever I'm doing now. It's not about abandoning what I was doing before, or giving up. It's about knowing that if I die tomorrow, I lived the way I wanted to. -Ayu

I think this quote shows the way Ayu is. If she doesn't feel compelled or inspired to do something, it will never happen.

Didn't Ayu say she personally prefers rock music anyway? I think it suits her current voice as well. We won't know until the next album is released.

hayasaki · #**451** 5th January 2018, 04:54 AM

Speaking of new album, i can't believe 2017 ended without any Ayu album. Was it supposed to be her 20th album? perhaps it makes sense she decided to skip 2017 so her 20th album will be out on her 20th anniv. I can also sense a Best of Album probably doubled with the new album.

Zeke. · #**452** 5th January 2018, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ayumi_lover

Anyone else also attending today’s show in Saitama?

I’m going, looking forward to it! I’m going home to get ready now, lol.

kotora · #**453** 5th January 2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mi|kshake

Yes! I would love a 12 track album with 4 interludes.

you kill us.

aliceshields · #**454** 5th January 2018, 11:15 AM

Miss the long album with 12-15 tracks in total, with 4-5 interludes... rock, soft rock, fierce rock and ballad, I’m dreaming...

280301 · #**455** 5th January 2018, 12:56 PM

Honestly, I'll be disappointed if she doesn't release a 12-track album with interludes for her twentieth. It would be a shame if she didn't, Ayu has so much talent, she 100% could be relevant again, yet...

My personal wish is that she re-creates all her album covers. 2018 Ayu posing as Loveppears or Duty cover Ayu? I'd die. Sorry for going off topic~~~

I wonder what this tour will lead up to next year?

Ayumi_lover · #**456** 5th January 2018, 01:08 PM

I might be wrong but she said that she is coming back to Saitama in April again during the encore today. Or was I dreaming?
Anyway the show was really nice minus the costume of Timmy, or actually a total lack of it. He could do AV in that costume without taking it off really. But overall it was really good night! Very rock-ish setlist (same as on other dates)

Zeke. · #**457** 5th January 2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayumi_lover

I might be wrong but she said that she is coming back to Saitama in April again during the encore today. Or was I dreaming?
Anyway the show was really nice minus the costume of Timmy, or actually a total lack of it. He could do AV in that costume without taking it off really. But overall it was really good night! Very rock-ish setlist (same as on other dates)

No she definitely said that! She said she’s coming back rather quick but...

So we can expect new tour soon after this chapter ends!!!

Ayumi_lover · #**458** 5th January 2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke.

No she definitely said that! She said she’s coming back rather quick but...

So we can expect new tour soon after this chapter ends!!!

Glad I wasn’t mistaken. I think I have seen you btw, you were in row 10-12 or smth?

Zeke. · #**459** 5th January 2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayumi_lover

Glad I wasn’t mistaken. I think I have seen you btw, you were in row 10-12 or smth?

Yeah I was in the 12th row; where were you?

P.s. Sorry if you didn’t get my response t your earlier PM. I thought I sent you a reply about where’s to get the tickets but then I got a message saying never mind you found it. Lol. Glad you had fun!! For me it was a blast! I went on the 31st too but this time was more fun. I had more energy but maybe also cause I was closer this time. Lol.

~angel*ayumi~ · #**460** 5th January 2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayumi_lover

I might be wrong but she said that she is coming back to Saitama in April again during the encore today. Or was I dreaming?
Anyway the show was really nice minus the costume of Timmy, or actually a total lack of it. He could do AV in that costume without taking it off really. But overall it was really good night! Very rock-ish setlist (same as on other dates)

Anniversary Concert incoming?! <3