[Ayu's Diary] Shooting abroad 24.06.09

It seems that Ayu has changed the style of blogging.. where she took her own pictures! :) nice :)

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Ayu has, it seems, suddenly decided to completely change the look of his messages in form, as it is now something much more akin to a blog (she was influenced by all his fellow game as CMJK to mention that he, who held their own in this way?). As to the merits, it also seems to have less text and more photos ... bein that different from "Pictures of the day." It will surely welcome the .. and less enthusiastic ...  

When the gray clouds ... 
(24/06/2009 15h51) 

... are gone, 
when the sky has finished crying, 



I retrouverai my usual smiling face? 



it goes huh? 
I will leave for abroad for shooting. 
Here I am at Narita. 
I hope he will do fine there. 



Soon 
(24/06/2009 04h22) 

I will post the photos I had not yet put on Kobe and Haneda. 
I put the dns heading "Photos of the day" ok? (_) V 
Ma-chan, you help me? > _ <  .. and the hand that moves quietly ...  



It took me ... 
(24/06/2009 02h02) 

time, but it was successfully updated! 
Thank you to all those in the office! (*_*) 

And for all that I wrote so far, just go see "the former Journal of Ayu.

During the shooting 

(24/06/2009 01h10) 

The makeup done, I changed to suit ... 
Hold? ? ? 
Are people ... Click! 
Click ... 



Finally this is what I thought ... 
They are there! ! ! ♪ 
The nail ♪ 

The team and even Zac Gori ... ♪ 

Bon je vais sur le plateau ....! 



Hmm, it is this picture ...? 
Finally, I am especially tanned too ...! (_;)

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[Translation] ViVi Deji Deji Diary Vol 102

Ayu Deji Diary vol 102

Premium Countdown Live 2008-2009

(Yellow)

The 3 and a half hour grand finale of the 10th year anniversary celebration, with more than 30 rare songs that had never made it to previous concerts’ setlists, was what made the Premium Countdown Live so unique. 

Fans from all around Japan bearing thoughts of “what will Ayu be making this year” flocked towards the venue, and made long queue lines in front of souvenir stores a well few hours before the show. 

Apart from the main stage there was a 80-meter long walkway connecting it to the end-stage situated at the back of rock zone, and even a surprise-stage for the audiences at the 1st floor, which made them not knowing when and where Ayu will be appearing during the show.

All of these arrangements was made due to Ayu’s wish of “hoping to have more close-ups with the fans for 10 years.”


(Orange)

Past memorable moments of Ayu’s 10-year-career were aired to the concert’s audiences during the prelude of “Mirrorcle World”, and finally the concert kickstarted! 

The lion and dragon dances at the very beginning symbolized the tremendous success of Ayu’s Asia Concert Tour. 

The performances immediately captured people’s hearts and sent the audiences at Yoyogi into another dimension.

(Red)

The reason of why Ayu chose “GREEN” as the first song of the setlist was because she said, “This is the song that I wanted to sing the most, after I hit 30.”

She wore a red kimono dress and appeared at the stage situated in the middle of the walkway, and began what seemed like a love story as if in the music video.

Then in the upcoming song “Will” she immediately turned into a red-Qi pao-clad damsel, and the time-crossing, oriental-flavored performance mesmerized the crowd.


[2nd page]

(pink)

Crowd cheers as a pink-dress clad Ayu suddenly appears on the stage in front of VIP seating zone.

It has becoming a norm since “A museum”, that the set list will follow the pattern of Will – vogue and then finally HONEY right after a brief interaction with the dancers.

Looks like Ayu really has great potential of becoming a comedy actress seeing how she acts along with the dancers.


(orange)


Ayu then returns to the main stage with her next number “Angel Song”, in line with he song was the wing behind her back (note: looks more like butterfly’s wing to me though), and sent the crowd’s on an emotion high tide. 

Since Ayu was well known for her no-holding back attitude towards her shows, she continues her pledge of “If I want to do it, then I shall do my best until the very end” and it has certainly shown it all in this concert. 

Maybe at this time a lot of fans already knew what’s the answer of her hidden message just by the look of the set list already?


(Gray)

Minutes after her being cute, Ayu immediately transforms into rocker form and performs “End of the world” and “Heart place” with guitarist yocchan’s riffs.

The strong visuals coupled with powerful voice of Ayu, made the performance of several songs which Ayu dubbed, “songs that I have fought along for 10 years.”

(sky blue)

The main song, “Real Me” together with the mass dancers made emotions boil among the spectators, followed by memorable songs “And Then” and “Naturally” rhymes in the air.

“It’s a special concert after all,” someone said.

[page 3]

(gray)

The first ever live performance of “In the corner”, paid homage to musical movies such as “Chicago” and “Hotel” won cheers from the fans even in it opening sequence.

Notice Ayu’s toned abs, skillful dances and her cross dressing.


(sky blue)

Ayu dressed in a white dress resembling a mermaid, while performing the “Powder Snow” and “Hope or Pain” in the stage situated at the end of the walkway.

Coming up next was “Over” and “Scar”, the mermaid Ayu coordinated a mini love story sequence with dancer Shuya as usual, and made a lot of fans in tears.

(Pink)

Whether it is a returning to the beginning or a new set list arrangement, the countdown live does give one a sense of breakthrough by having songs such as “Signal”, “Hana” and “Too late”.

No only it reflects Ayu’s living style, but also the singing of these nearly 10 year old songs didn’t even conflict with her image. The combination of “Unite!”, “Surreal + Evolution + Surreal” in one go heated the atmosphere to an unprecedented level.

[Page 4]


(Yellow)

It is quite surprising for the fans when they hear “Who…” on the much anticipated Ayu countdown live concert.

The set list and finally the touching video review of Ayu’s 10 year old career did touch many fans.

This is surely the best ending and opening of a singer’s career.

(Purple)

Ayu said “I still have more songs to sing!” before performing “Trauma”, “independent”, “everywhere nowhere” and the last one is of course “mirrorcle world” in one go. 

The last song was of course dedicated to all fans in the world, which served as a full stop of tonight’s concert, as well as Ayu’s 10 year journey as a singer, while also marked the beginning of a brand new phase of her future career.

(apple green)

The encore segment saw another six songs, such as “Days” and “For my Dear…”, and heated up the concert once more. 

Not only everybody in the concert welcomed 2009 in unison, but also they shall feel “what is Ayu going to be in this year?”

Although it is intriguing for the fans wanting to know Ayu’s latest moves, but nonetheless they will always follow her until the very end.

Translated by Isaac Hiew @ AHS Forum
Translated from ViVi International Chinese Edition, March 2009, pg 14~17
Date: 15/ June/ 2009
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[Report+Fancam] ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 ~ NEXT LEVEL ~ Yoyogi Tokyo concert report 20.06.09

A Concert report from Ayu.no

Pictures can be seen here

The concert was indeed HUGE! (I was at the saturday one) My seat was less than 3 meters away from Max Matsuura, Ayu's assistant; Stan and her technical crew during the whole concert. Since we (I and my friend) was western, I even had the lucky opportunity to have a quick chat with Max and Stan.*hyper* It was sooooo awesome, and he's a really cool guy (but strict...I could't take a picture). I also said "Hi again" to her her friend Mika, (I met her before, in our hotel; The Westin Miyako Kyoto the week before the concert). She was really suprised to see me there ^^ she was near the circle stage, but visited the tecnical staff before the concert started, together with a woman suspicious similar to the suposed picture of Ayu's mom from the latest CDL. (She was wearing big Prada sun-glasses) ^^

We got a lot of attention from the staff, and other fans around us... one guy even photographet me and my friend togehter with Max.

and, hold on tight; I asked Max if Ayu would ever make a step outside Asia, and he said "She's training her language skills", and winked his eye!!! While Stan grinned. Stan speaks very american-english, is he from Hawaii or somthing?

Isn't that just awesome "news" ^^

There were also several celebrities present at the concert, I recognized some boys from Johnny's and HP! One of the girls from Perfume, Mari Yaguchi, Akanishi Jin (together whit another guy), the old lady from TV, that sings enka (I don't remember her name, Keiko Wada or somthing..) and I think Sifow was there (I'm not sure about Sifow), the little guy from AAA was also there, seated together with Max and the technical staff.

After the concert we stood outside the arena with about 40 fans, and waited for Ayu to leave. We waited almost an hour. It was many guards there, and people had to stay behind the marked lines and a rope. Since we were not Japanese, we got out of line with the rope, and was alowed to stand near the road. Guards from avex seemed afraid to talk to us, but it was strictly forbidden to film and take pictures. I only managed to capure some pictures of the waiting crowds, and a sound video when Ayu was leaving the arena.

and Fancam when Ayu left Yoyogi

[TA Message] no. 564: Today ...

Today ... 
No. 564 22-06-2009 07h27 

... this tour will start again, this Tour is going to continue, we still wanted to celebrate a fence, and we made a late dinner meeting with all members of staff, musicians and dancers. 

Quat to Chon san, who during those three days (WOOOW?), Alone, and quite unnecessarily, spent his time to be worried or hopeful, to fail to sleep well or eat properly, she was in fact in a quite comatose. 

So far, the dinner, perhaps because of relaxation, she sank into a second (-_-)... 

And yet quite unnecessarily, I woke up at 5 1 / 2 in the morning. 

Just next, Maro san (duck miniature) crushes. 

I have nothing to do, trying to annoy in his sleep, but nothing to do, it overwrites. 

Fatigue of the scene, perhaps? 

Good! ! No time to faignanter, Chon san will get back to work! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 
I really want because I am surrounded by my staff that I love! (_-)- ☆ 

In any case, Yoyogi, really, thank you! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 

Or. .. 


Osaka! Prepare toooooooi! ! ! ! ! !

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[Photo+Audio] ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 ~ NEXT LEVEL ~ pictures + audios from a Korean fan's blog

These pictures are taken from a Korean blog which is probably belong to a Korean fan who went to watch Ayu's concert at Yoyogi.

Outside Yoyogi

Flowers from the Korean avex artists *I spotted Tohoshinki! :)* and from MUSIC FAIR :)

Inside Yoyogi, nice! blue ocean~~ :)

Go to the blog, find out the fancam audio for 4 songs live, 

Here you go: http://since1997.tistory.com/1605

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[TA Message] no. 562 - 563

You know ... 
No. 562 21-06-2009 03h19 

... it is the team of the Tour, whether it be the team Ayu, musicians or dancers, those who gravitate around these concerts repeated: "That's huge! Enorme !..." 
Seriously, we heard a single word. Enorme! lol 
What is huge? Yoyogi But, see! ! 

And compared with Thursday, Saturday night was even more torn. 
Enooooorme! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 

And then I just realize it, but initially, before they added the dates due to report tomorrow should be the last day of the Tour, is not it? ? ? 

which means ... 

... that tomorrow at Yoyogi, it will be the appointment of all the super fans! (mdr) 

So ... 

I can not wait! (> y <) 

Chon san is ready to break! 

I am ready to break the floor, pull the roof and make a space Yoyogi outdoor! 

With you all the "TA", we'll show them what our Promised Land, and what our Powaaaaaaaaaa! (_) V ♪ 

Aaah, tomorrow, I think Maro chan surfaces in my dreams ... lol 

A heavy rain ... 
No. 563 21-06-2009 10:46 

wake up this morning, it made me burst out laughing. 

Do not doubt, I want the form! (_-)- ☆ 


Yoyogi, 3rd! There vaaaaaaaa! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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[Photo+Blog] Ayu mentioned in CJMK's and Max Matsuura's blogs

The composer CMJK recently published two posts about Ayu, the first on recording a new song (which interestingly also appears in the picture dancers Ayu, meaning they partiparan the new song?) And the second on Tour the NEXT LEVEL at Yoyogi National Stadium. Below, the two photos posted by the musician. 

    

On the other hand, the producer Max Matsuura also post an entry on ARENA TOUR 2009 A ~ ~ NEXT LEVEL at the Yoyogi National Stadium, talking about the great effort by the entire production and Ayu, noting that even these great emotions do not end because it comes after a nation-dates with several presentations. Below, two photos published by the Director.

Original message from Max Matsuura's blog:

ayu 代々木体育館 お疲れ様 !


ayuのツアーも中盤戦。

もともと、それほど喉が強いわけじゃないけど

今回も、すごくがんばってる。

こんな長いツアーは初めてかもしれない。

僕は大概、PAから見てるけど、ほんとは一番前に行って見たいくらいだ。

今回の代々木の三日間も無事終わった。

まだまだa-nationをはさみ、ツアーは続きます。

浜崎あゆみ・・・よろしくお願いします ! !



ライヴ後、疲れて倒れそうです・・・。

よく頑張りました ! !


Translation by Hazuki @ AHS Forum:

ayu worked hard at Yoyogi Gymnasium

It's the middle of ayu's tour.

Originally, her throat was not strong, however,

this time, she really worked hard.

It might be the first time for such a long tour.

For me in general, although I see on the PA

it was really my 1st time to see it.

Now the 3 days in Yoyogi have end safely.

There is still a-nation, then the tour will continue.

Hamasaki Ayumi... My best regards!!

After the live, she's so tired that she's gonna collapse....

You really worked hard!!

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Ayu was in Bali before!

she didn't even mention about in her TA messages! 

how come?

and wondering what was she doing there... shooting a PV? i hope so!

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[TA Message] no. 561

Vive ... 
No. 561 20-06-2009 02h14 

... members of the "TA"! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 
What a great cohesion in the team! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 
What wonderful spirit! (lol) 
I adooooore you all! \ (O) / ♪ 

Ben yes, 2-Yan, it is still not back! (mdr) 

God is drôôôôôle! (> y <) ♪ 

Well, including top level members of "TA", tomorrow, after tomorrow we will break everything! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 

Tomorrow knock on the floor! 

And after tomorrow, it is the roof off! 

It is a foregone conclusion! 

I hââââte (> y <)

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[TA Message] no. 559 - 560

As expected ... 
No. 559 19-0620 09 01h19 

... I am not mistaken, it is our Promised Land. 

I can find even more words. 



Yoyogi, the pure foliiiiiie! ! ! ! ! 

Seriously, I am worried about Saturday. 
At any blows will break the floor! lol 

About ... 
No. 560 19-06-2009 03h04 

I just remember, this is a long time that I told myself that I need you. 
It is the foible of small Chon san these days. 

"Nii-yan Omam Blog" 

Exact is the blog of the 2-YAN dancer. 

Is it funny or does it not, the phrases he uses are the least exciting ... 

Tell the members of TA, you do not want that he falls on his back all of a sudden? lol

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[TA Message] no. 558: Even today

今日も
No.558 2009年06月18日 (木) 2時28分 

レコーディングだったんですが、ものすごいおもろいメンバーで、
ボーカルブースにぎゅうぎゅう詰めになって、みんなして熱唱して
来ました♪

めちゃめちゃ楽しかったなぁ～～～∈^0^∋♪

まだ詳しい事は言えないのだけど、これ、みんなもめっちゃテンション
あがると思います。

完全に、今年の夏、最高の想い出つくれちゃう事、間違いなしです。

PVの方も、ちょっとおもしろい企画を考えてるとこで、これまた
まだ詳しい事は言えないのだけど、たのみんな、スケジュール空けて
待ってて下さい？？？みたいな？？？？？

ふふふ。。。

てか！！！

明日から！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！

我らが聖地、代々木３Daysだーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーっ！

代々木、間違いないっしょ。

たの聖地ですから。

間違いない３Days、ぶちかましてこーーーーーーーーーぜいっ(^_-)-☆

楽しみすぎるーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーぅ(*^_^*)

とりあえず、ネギ首に巻いて寝るかっ。←まだ風邪ひいてるひと。

Rough english translation:

Today 
No.558 2009 years Thursday, June 18 2:28 

I was recording, OMOROI members tremendous, 
Crammed into the vocal booth and sing enthusiastically to everyone 
We ♪ 

I enjoyed wreck ~ ~ ~ ∈ ^ 0 ^ ∋ ♪ 

I can not say more, but still, this tension Meccha everyone 
I get nervous. 

To complete this summer, I'll TSUKURE best memories are guaranteed. 

PV also, I think a man planning a little fun, and this 
But still I can not say more, TANOMIN, the whole schedule 
Please wait? ? ? Like? ? ? ? ? 

FUFUFU. . . 

Handcuffs! ! ! 

Tomorrow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 

Our holy land, Yoyogi 3Days - take it! 

Yoyogi, SSHO sure. 

It is sacred. 

Certainly 3Days, I say - BUCHIKAMASHI lever (^_-)- ☆ 

U looking forward too - (*^_^*) 

But winning on the head for bed and rolling green onion. I ← A cold coffee.

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