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Thursday, 6 December 2012

[Video] 05.12.12 "again" CM



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[Official] 05.12.12 COUNTDOWN LIVE 2012-2013 ~WAKE UP~ logo



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[Download] 05.12.12 "again," first four songs

Since AHS is down a lot, here's the link to the first four songs from "again."  It's a nice little preview.  Thanks to Kimia for the suggestion!


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Saturday, 1 December 2012

[Audio] 30.11.12 "Wake me up" full version, LQ

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDgxOTg2NDQ0.html


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[Audio] 30.11.12 "Ivy" preview, LQ



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[News] 30.11.2012 More TV Appearances; HEYx3, Kohaku

In addition to FNS on the 5th, Ayu will also be appearing on HEY!x3 on the 3rd, and the year-end extravaganza Kohaku on the 31st of December.

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Friday, 23 November 2012

[News] 22.11.12 Ayu to Perform at FNS on December 5!


Ayu will perform at this year's FNS, the first time since 2008 where she performed "SEASONS" and "Days."  It will air on December 5th.


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Thursday, 22 November 2012

[Official] 21.11.12 New album "A CLASSICAL" out January 8!

The third of the five 15h anniversary releases has just been announced! "A CLASSICAL" will be released on January 8th!


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[Photos] 21.11.12 "again" PV/Vivi January 2013 Preview

Ryan Chan posted some photos from the new "again" PVs on his Facebook today:

SWEET SCAR

HORIZON again

OFF

BETWEEN AYU

SUNSET (Ayumi Hamasaki)

Simply You & Me

And previews of January's issue of Vivi have surfaced with off-shot photos:

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[Audio] 21.11.12 "Sweet scar" Full Song Radio Rip

"Sweet scar" was played in full on a Japanese radio station recently!  You can listen to it here:


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[Video] 21.11.12 "Wake me up" Preview

One of the new songs from "again" is featured in a new CM:


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[Official] 21.11.12 "again" covers and tracklisting

Sorry for the lack of updates!  I've been busy preparing for the holidays!


again covers:


Textless:

Tracklisting and information:
The mini album consists of a rock track, a sad yet uplifting track, a ballad sung with a 'big voice' (they use 'one main vocal' in the description), and a medium ballad that will speak to the listener. This release will also truly show off Ayu's creativity.

- not that it isn't really obvious, but for now, it's probably safe to assume that they list off the descriptions in the order that the tracklist is in so...
Wake me up - rock track
Sweet scar - sad yet uplifting
snowy kiss - ballad 
Ivy - medium ballad

Wake me up / snowy kiss - directed by Masashi Muto
Sweet scar - directed by Wataru Takeishi

【CD+DVD】
・AVCD-38644/B ¥2,415 (tax incl.)
<CD>
01. Wake me up (Original mix) - composition from the UK
●「皇潤sports/Koujunsports」(エバーライフ/everlife)CMソング http://www.everlifegroup.jp/
02. Sweet scar (Original mix) - composed by DAI
03. snowy kiss (Original mix) - composed by Tetsuya Komuro
04. Ivy (Original mix) - composed by Tetsuya Komuro
05. Missing (Orchestra version)
06. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
07. Wake me up (Remo-con rmx)
08. snowy kiss (Shohei Matsumoto remix)
09. Wake me up (Original mix -Instrumental-)
10. Sweet scar (Original mix -Instrumental-)
11. snowy kiss (Original mix -Instrumental-)
12. Ivy (Original mix -Instrumental-)

<DVD>
01. Wake me up (video clip)
02. snowy kiss (video clip)
03. Sweet scar (video clip)

【CD】
・AVCD-38645 ¥1,575 (tax incl.)

<CD>
01. Wake me up (Original mix)
●「皇潤sports」(エバーライフ)CMソング
02. Sweet scar (Original mix)
03. snowy kiss (Original mix)
04. Ivy (Original mix)
05. Missing (Orchestra version)
06. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
07. Wake me up (Remo-con rmx)
08. snowy kiss (Shohei Matsumoto remix)
09. Wake me up (Original mix -Instrumental-)
10. Sweet scar (Original mix -Instrumental-)
11. snowy kiss (Original mix -Instrumental-)
12. Ivy (Original mix -Instrumental-)
(※全12曲収録予定)

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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

[Videos] 22.10.2012 "Song 4 u" and "Missing" PVs (short ver.)






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Friday, 19 October 2012

[Photos] 19.10.2012 Ayu Birthday/ARENA TOUR 2012 Afterparty Photos










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[Article] 19.10.2012 Hamasaki Ayumi Reveals Jacket Covers for New Mini-Album, “LOVE”

Hamasaki Ayumi has revealed the jacket covers for her upcoming mini-album, “LOVE“!

In the jacket covers, Hamasaki shows off her natural beauty, wearing no makeup. While she has eyelash extensions on, she doesn’t even wear foundation in these photos.

Hamasaki decided to use these photos for her latest jacket covers after having a no makeup photo shoot for the magazine ‘Numero UNO‘. She commented, “It was the first time I’ve done this, so it was very fresh. It’s an image different from before, so it would make me happy if everyone will be pleased with it.”

“LOVE” will be released on November 8 in 3 different versions.


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[Scans] 19.10.2012 Vivi Deji Deji Diary Vol. 146

    

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[Video] 19.10.2012 "You and Me" Featured in 2012 Winter Nissen CM

"My Closet" Nissen Winter 2012 CM with Karina will broadcast beginning Oct. 19th with "You & Me" as the BGM.  You can check it out below:

 


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[News] 19.10.2012 Ayu's Official Site Updated With LOVE Layout

Ayu's site has been updated with the LOVE covers - which means Ayu's Story has been updated as well!  I hope you enjoy both :)

Thursday, 11 October 2012

[Photos] 2012.10.08 "LOVE" Covers Preview

Early this morning we got our first look at the covers for LOVE through a promotional flyer!  I'm guessing this was outside the concert venue, as goers were able to pre-order the album there and receive a free poster too.  Anyway, here they are!



Promo flyer:

Poster:



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Tuesday, 25 September 2012

[Official] 2012.24.09 New Mini-Album "LOVE" Out November 8th!

To celebrate Ayu's 15th Anniversary, a mini-album will be released on the 8th of every month from November until April!  Here is the first:



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Sunday, 9 September 2012

[Photos] 09.08.2012 HEART NAIL BOOK Part 1
























 - OMG!





















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