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Friday, 26 August 2011

[Ranking] 26.08.2011 What’s Your Favorite Song By Hamasaki Ayumi?

Recochoku recently revealed the results of its latest group of rankings, asking users to choose their favorite songs by beloved pop singer Hamasaki Ayumi.

The ranking was split into three different categories, each describing a different aspect of the famous singer. The first is a lyric ranking, where users picked a song whose lyrics they most sympathized with. Coming in first place for this list is the title track of her first album, “A Song for XX“. Both male and female users responded that they could relate to the themes of insecurity as a young person. Despite being released in 1999, “A Song for XX” continues to be one of her most popular songs.

The second ranking is “The Ayu song you want to hear in the summer”, and was easily dominated by her sunny 2006 track “BLUE BIRD“. The PV for “BLUE BIRD” features Ayu singing cheerfully on a beautiful white beach, perfectly fitting the summer atmosphere of the upbeat song.

Lastly, Recochoku asked users to rank which Ayu song made them cry the most. Since releasing the song “Days” in 2008, Hamasaki has continued to perform the song at concerts with her dancer Syu-ya, who helps paint a sad story that elicits tears from both Ayu and her fans.

Check out the full ranking for each theme below!

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< The Ayu song whose lyrics I sympathized with >
01. A Song for XX
02. Days
03. MY ALL

< The Ayu song I want to hear in the summer >
01. BLUE BIRD
02. July 1st
03. Greatful days

< The Ayu song that made me cry the most >
01. Days
02. You were…
03. HEAVEN

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What songs would you have chosen?

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[Scans] 26.08.2011 ViVi Magazine October 2011 Issue Full Scans

Finally the full scans are out!

She looks so GORGEOUS!!!

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Thursday, 25 August 2011

[Official] 25.08.2011 Team Ayu Official Site New Layout!

Team Ayu Official Site have changed its new layouts in FIVE Mini album theme!

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Textless pictures!

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FIVE Logo

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Wednesday, 24 August 2011

[Info] 24.08.2011 FIVE Mini Album Composers & Arrangers Revealed!

Here's the full list of FIVE Mini Album Composers & Arrangers

1. progress (5:05)
Song: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Music: Yuta Nakano (composer)
Arrangement: Yuta Nakano (arranger, string arrangements)

2. ANother song feat.URATA NAOYA (5:21)
Song: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics), URATA NAOYA (song)
Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Music: Yuta Nakano (composer)
Arrangement: Yuta Nakano (arranger)

3. Why... feat.JUNO (3:57)
Song: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Composer: Kazuhiro Hara (Composer)
Arrangement: Yuta Nakano (arranger, string arrangements)

4. beloved (5:19)
Song: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Composer: Yasuhiko Hoshino (Composer)
Arrangement: Yuta Nakano (arranger, string arrangements)

5. BRILLANTE (5:58)
Song: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Composer: Tim Wellard (Composer)
Arrangement: Yuta Nakano (arranger, string arrangements)
*On CD+DVD version, BRILLANTE is (10:05) long
It could probably a hidden track

6. beloved (Orchestra version) [bonus track] (6:10)
Song: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Lyrics: Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics)
Composer: Yasuhiko Hoshino (Composer)
Arrangement: Yuta Nakano (arranger)

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Tuesday, 23 August 2011

[Info] 23.08.2011「A3DII ayumi hamasaki Rock’n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7days Special~」 Stage Greeting & Premium Showing Event!

Hamasaki Ayumi’s 3D Digital Cinema Concert 「A3DII ayumi hamasaki Rock’n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7days Special~」 will start showing in cinemas nationwide starting from 3 September. During the premium showing at Shinjuku on 31 August, ayu herself will be doing a live stage greeting!

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Showing Date: 31 August (Wed)
Time: Doors open 15:30. Show start 16:00 (planned)
Venue: Shinjuku Wald 9
Guests: Hamasaki Ayumi and 6 dancers
Ticket Price: ¥4,200 ※3D glasses rental included
Special Goods: An event-only item will be given to all audience as a present!
Seating: All predetermined
Purchase Limit: 2 tickets per person ※Children below schooling age not allowed

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★TeamAyu Members-only. Invitation to Shinjuku’s Stage Greeting Session on 31 August♪

10 lucky members will be given a special invitation to attend the premium showing at Shinjuku!
Please read all special notices and additional details before applying.

- Apply here

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▼ Information about Shinjuku Ticketing!
Ticket Preorders start from 22 August 17:00~!

- Ticket Information here

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Monday, 22 August 2011

[Photo] 22.08.2011 FIVE Mini Album Promotion Billboards at Shinjuku

Finally some promotions in Shinjuku!

Hope to see more!


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Sunday, 21 August 2011

[Photo] 21.08.2011 ViVi Deji Deji Diary vol. 133 Previews!

The latest ViVi Deji Deji Diary vol. 133 contains pictures of Ayu's FIVE Mini album PVs such as BRILLANTE, progress and ANother song.

BRILLANTE PV looks HOT!
progress PV is a bit plain~
ANother song looks GREAT!

Can't wait!

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Saturday, 20 August 2011

[Schedule] 20.08.2011 Magazines Schedule Update!

Magazines Schedules Update!!

8.23
「ViVi」
8.25
「WWD」
9.3
「Look!s」
9.7
「S Cawaii!」
9.12
「sweet」
9.12
「bea's UP」
9.17
「JELLY」


Yes more and more magazines!
hope to see Live performances schedules too!

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[Lyric] 20.08.2011 Unconfirmed Lyric of「Why...」Kanji + English Translation

「Why...」lyric Kanji + English Translation

Kanji

あれから時は経ち 何が変わったんだろう
距離は何を遠ざけたんだろう
傷つけないように 少し離れたのは
傷つかないためだったのかな?

離れていても 聴こえているよ
僕の名前呼ぶ声
どこに居ても 探してしまうよ
君の後ろ姿

『逢いたいよ』とか『淋しいよ』とか
どうしてもっと伝えなかったんだろう
優しさとわがままの違い
それさえわからずに

大切だったのは 目を合わせる事で
交わす言葉の数じゃなかった
プライドなんて 捨ててしまえば
今は違っていたかな?

『愛してる』って何度言いかけて
言えなくてって繰り返したんだろう
どの位あと強くなれば
僕らはよかったの?

ふたり描いた夢は 誓い合った未来は
あの日から少しずつ ぼやけ出して見失った
手を伸ばしてみたけど どこにも届かないよ
Why... wow

『逢いたいよ』とか『淋しいよ』とか
どうしてもっと伝えなかったんだろう
優しさとわがままの違い
それさえわからずに

『愛してる』って何度言いかけて
言えなくてって繰り返したんだろう
どの位あと強くなれば
僕らはよかったの?

Translation:

Time has passed since then. Has something changed?
What did the distance keep away from me?
I moved away slightly so as to not hurt you
But wasn’t I actually trying to protect myself instead?

Though we’re far apart, I can still hear
A voice calling my name
No matter where I am, I search for
Your back

“I want to see you” and “I miss you”
Why didn’t I tell you those words more often?
I couldn’t even tell the difference
Between kindness and selfishness

Not the number of words we exchanged
But looking each other in the eye was important
Could things be different now
If I had thrown away my pride?

Trying to say “I love you” but being unable to
That cycle repeated itself again and again
How much stronger should I
Have been for us to be okay?

The dream we pictured together
The future we promise to each other
Faded little by little since that day and we lost sight of them
I tried to reach out my hand, but I can’t reach you
Why...?

“I want to see you” and “I miss you”
Why didn’t I tell you those words more often?
I couldn’t even tell the difference
Between kindness and selfishness

Trying to say “I love you” but being unable to
That cycle repeated itself again and again
How much stronger should I
Have been for us to be okay?

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Friday, 19 August 2011

[Preview] 19.08.2011「Why...」PV Short Preview!

Very short PV preview of「Why...」

even though it's a short preview but we can hear the song preview quite clear.

It's on avex channel Youtube

I can't put the embedded link on the post because avex won't like it. LOL

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[Cover] 19.08.2011 ViVi Magazine October 2011 Issue Cover

ViVi Magazine October 2011 Issue Cover!!


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[Cover] 19.08.2011 WWD Magazine Cover Fall 2011 Issue [Updated!]

WWD Fashion Magazine Cover for Fall 2011!

Works done by Leslie Kee

GORGEOUS!! *O* can't wait to see the rest of the photoshoots!



Super big cover!!!!
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