Live DVD/BD 'ARENA TOUR 2012 ~HLS~' March 8, last of five 15th anni. releases [II]

[SURREAL__RAINBOW]

That guy who uploaded the videos gives me the creeps.

And aww Maro... lol

[FoxyPinkGirl]

he's always posting things like that, it's very annoying. however, I do thank him for uploading them since I'm so broke that I cannot afford to buy it right now. I can kinda see where Maro and Ayu's romance may have started, acting so touchy and feely for months touring...sometimes working can stir feelings. their performance in the video is awesome

[kinix]

Partial of Return road's performance was shown during the credits. No audio though. It does looks like a spectacular performance. =( something similar to the pv

[alanphun]

anyone know where this from? is it in the disc?

[kinix]

Originally Posted by alanphun

anyone know where this from? is it in the disc?

from the credits as I've mentioned above. It's not the full performance though. and it's not full screen.

[ExodusUK]

Ooh you can see just how many dancers she has there, she needs to date and dump a few more to bring it down to a reasonable number.

[AyuWorld]

I think love Appears at AT07 more, though havent watched the vid,

why HMV is a bit late , cant wait want my copy >_>

[!Lawi!]

The videos you guys posted earlier are private, it's a shame ! I thought there would be a full rip by now !

[AyuWorld]

http://t.co/vKAIB0Cou9 looked like someone ripped the bonus ,A Song Is Born

and wheres the new song??

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by AyuWorld

http://t.co/vKAIB0Cou9 looked like someone ripped the bonus ,A Song Is Born

and wheres the new song??

What new song?

[Chris85]

Oh, now I see why she decided to include A Song Is Born performance - because of situation in Sendai, which she was unable to attend with concerts in 2011 :-( Really sad.

[~angel*ayumi~]

What a wonderful performance *_*

Originally Posted by Chris85

What new song?

With all 5 codes you get a wallpaper and a new song^^ (+ enter the lottery for the spacial gifts)

[attractive nausea]

The song will be available on April 8th.

[alanphun]

waiting for FULL RIP~

[kinix]

Anyone could give a brief translation on what ozma was talking ^^?

[Livey~]

can't wait for a HD rip~ *__*

[MeyChan]

What is the meaning of those kanjis?

[kinix]

Originally Posted by MeyChan

What is the meaning of those kanjis?

Holy land as in shrine?

[freedreamer]

i have all except A Classical garhhh...wonder if i should get it... :/
(any advice LOL?)

I just watched the concert in full. HLS is one crazy violent hotel if you ask me. I think Song 4 u sticks out SO WEIRDLY. LOL! Tell me why and reminds me are really powerful vocally but like what I didn't really enjoy in the CDL-HLS- -> the overdramatization and that there's just TOO MUCH going on on stage. appears was beautiful and Missing was great! I was thinking, "FINALLY Ayu's alone"...until...lol.

Shake It and STEP you were fantastic! Shake it was amazing in energy and omg, Ayu looked so incredible in that getup LOLOL!! and that wink at the bridge *faints* I have to admit though. When STEP you started playing, the nostalgia hit me and it made me realize...what on earth was Shake It all about HAHA! Was that even a Song? like..both these songs differ so much in sound and style. Then I realized how much Ayu actually has ventured out in the Party Queen album. Honestly.

I also really enjoyed NaNaNa and Sparkle. And once again, NaNaNa just showed how much un-Ayu Ayu's music can be. I loved her vocals on this one actually. I do love how they linked the guns scene to the sirens. Then again, I didn't enjoy the screen that was going on before the song because it felt so messed and..ok, too violent LOL. And i think Sparkle can register itself as a concert staple already. DO IT AYU.

the next LOVE and Eyes, Smoke, Magic...had potential honestly. I felt that the next LOVE was a bit toooo busy. for such a slow song. Eyes, Smoke, Magic was quite entertaining..especially the part where Ayu paused LOL. kiss o' kill was like the replica of its AT07 rendition except with a much much better costume and hairstyle. Though its so weird that this song belonged in the "garden" section, which I figured perhaps in the ORIGINAL HLS line-up, Aria should play. LOL.

Serenade in A minor was wow. The tissue dance was beautiful and emotional with that music. Party Queen was another superb performance! The lights seem to be enhanced from CDL's version and I loved how the audience did the KAMPAI together. The Lonely queen section gave me many goosebumps. I could feel that emotion coming through..it was really depressing ><. And once again, when the SURREAL ~ evolution came, all that was in my mind was...THIS.IS.HAMASAKI.AYUMI. It just felt so strange really...its as though, this classic sound spoke for itself. Comparing beside Ladies Night and Party Queen, SURREAL and evolution's music really spoke for themselves and ayu. I can't explain the feeling I got from watching honestly.

When it reached the One Night Carnival performance, I felt that it was so fun. Ayu was really enjoying herself and with Boys & Girls coming after, you could really hear that sort of fun, old-school 90s J-Pop sound which it just seems all so natural that Ayu would sing.

Lastly, I think Ayu really nailed how beautiful you are. A pity the most moving section for me was removed and made into the dancer's introduction but she came back full swing and sang the heck out of the final chorus which I felt was really powerful and strong and earnest. And on this note, I really loved her vocals throughout the concert. Many songs were sung very strongly and in control.

This concert is definitely unique in its own right. And actually, I feel..without PQ's new addition of songs, perhaps it wouldnt have been so entertaining and varied. and I like that Ayu moved/danced a lot more than before in this

[KPL]

Shake it was actually really good. The ultra-cute outfit + the naughty dance + the fierce song go surprisingly well together.