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[Azagrath]

I think the main "problem" is that with a lot of the songs, they're playing it really safe. I would love to hear Aya do more jazz, swing, bigband, whatever. It's just, I really would like the songs to be very energetic (think more along the lines of Mr. Moonlight for example) and... I dunno, loud. Daybreak on Maki's new album is jazzy and quite low-key. Still, it oozes sensuality and finesse. Aya's stuff in that vein is way more relaxed, pleasant, and it's a lot easier for it to fall into the boring category. I can't really see Aya doing it like Maki, nor would I want to. She'd be perfect in a much more lively and energetic performance. As it is right now, it's way too easy listening.

[Alienpyon]

Those comments about the new album sort of scare me, because all the reviewers seem to have a clear mind and sound as objective as possible

@ Azagrath: Totally agree about "Daybreak".

[Zephyr]

02. Happy to Go!
A happy song that will fare well at concerts I'm sure. Gets me in a good mood, so thumbs up again.

Agreed! I've been living on the preview until I get the album (hopefully tomorrow?*), but I have to say that I adore this song. It makes me smile every time I hear it =D And the thought of seeing it in concert is pure love ^.^

*I'm waiting for US iTunes to get their act together and put up Aya's album -- they have the first three, as well as "Suna wo Kamu You ni... NAMIDA" and "First Kiss", but no Double Rainbow yet >.>

[Mattthecat]

Those comments about the new album sort of scare me, because all the reviewers seem to have a clear mind and sound as objective as possible

So far it's only Aza and me. At least here
And I didn't say I didn't like it

[Azagrath]

I like the album, by all means. I just don't love it... yet

[atstrbcks]

Ohh. I didn't realize it was up already
Must download now!
Naked Songs may have been boring, but I really liked it.

Edit: Okay, so my download finished and I think this album is great Though some songs may be a bit slow

[mister.mori]

*averting his eyes from all the reviews of Double Rainbow until he goes and buys his own copy later today and listens to it beforehand*

i don't know if this was mentioned before, but Matsuura is a guest on Waratte Iitomo today! she's not a telephone guest, but a guest for the one of the "game" segments. since i didn't know before hand, this was a very pleasant surprise! (good thing i became a fan of the show and watch it every day! )

as for her outfit:

Spoiler

"Tsuji" style bun hairstyle, black long sleeve turtle neck, black crucifix earrings, black bead necklace, black and red checkered dress, black tights, white boots, beautiful smile...CLEAR! wardrobe disaster averted!

i'm sure Mattthecat will be uploading this soon.

[Jun Wolf]

I don't want to break any topics, but is it just me or did Matsuura lose some weight?

[Quintaxos]

I don't want to break any topics, but is it just me or did Matsuura lose some weight?

In my eyes she has always been skinny


December 2004
Matsuura Aya's voice bursting out, "You, don't be scared shitless!" to a staff member is widely circulated. What does she mean by that? Lol, it made me laugh though.

[jw042693]

Her face looks skinnier but I can't tell if she actually lost any weight.

[mister.mori]

well...since no one else has, i uploaded the Waratte Iitomo segment to the tracker:

(071010) Matsuura Aya - Waratte Iitomo (1024x576).avi

this is a really fun and interesting "game". you get to learn a fun little fact about Matsuura. enjoi!

EDIT: i also just bought Double Rainbow! i'm off to go listen to it now! btw, the insert is amazing! too bad i don't have a scanner.

[Quintaxos]

well...since no one else has, i uploaded the Waratte Iitomo segment to the tracker:

(071010) Matsuura Aya - Waratte Iitomo (1024x576).avi

this is a really fun and interesting "game". you get to learn a fun little fact about Matsuura. enjoi!

EDIT: i also just bought Double Rainbow! i'm off to go listen to it now! btw, the insert is amazing! too bad i don't have a scanner.

I doubt it's subbed, so would nice to get a few lines of what they are talking about I wanna know fun little facts about Aya too

[mangomalte]

currently listening to the album for the first time. i'm on Double Rainbow now. nothing that has been "OMG! this is great!", but Happy to Go! was really good. and i know that Egao is amazing already. i'll give my final verdict when i'm through it, but i think it'll take a while before i've fallen in love with this album. so far it's good, but not awesomely amazing. it's kinda catchy with those background singers, though.
edit: wow, i really liked blue bird.

[Vermillion]

I don't want to break any topics, but is it just me or did Matsuura lose some weight?

To me she looked heaviest in her Spring 2006 concert video, especially when she changed into the orange dress. She seemed to go back to her normal size later in 2006-2007

[silenceglaive]

So I just listened to the Album once ^^:

01. Ima wa Let it Be
Sounds good Lighthearted and friendly Song

02. Happy to Go!
The Name says it

03. Soulmate
I do not really know ... but I think this is someho a song that isn't that lively in the lyrics as in the music. Not compeltely my style too.

04. Double Rainbow
A nice Ballad song with a bit theatralic influence. Though it lacks at least a strong ending reprise (like Infection of Chihiro Onitsuka has).

05. Blue Bird
I somehow didn't even notice this song come and go ... so it is at least a good flowing song ^^...

06. Kaze ni Makasete
Again a better song With an upbeat mood too. Like the tone and harmonics here

07. Suna wo Kamu You ni... NAMIDA
Really nice song Stands out a bit and I wonder if it'S good to have this song overshadow even Egao a bit. Okay it's a bit lower and pleasant in tone as Egao..

08. Toudai
Hmn I am unshure about that song.. Somehow it lacks a surprise in melody. It's kinda predictable... not that it sounds bad though.

09. Hikkosenai Kimochi
Again a ambivalent song. It's different so to say.. but some parts kinda sound out of tone ?_?

10. Onna Day by Day
Again upbeat I can imagine Ayaya dancing to it at the live performances. People will love to dance to it

11. Egao
I remember my first post about that song ... Somehow I like it much more now. I somehow think they "rounded" the top notes a bit and so it sounds better .. might be only imagination.

Over all it's a good Album I'd say Pleasant to listen but maybe it lacks some more outstanding songs ... I hope it will have good sales for Aya


On a last remark ... Egao reminds me of an old ELT song "Futari de Jidai wo Kaetemitai" ... somehow the refrain has the same tempo and similar melody I think ...

[silenceglaive]

Somehow nobody listens to the Ayaya Radio Show Well I did and found it fun again.

Okay one can discuss about the DJ Ozma song in the middle
All else was good selected and she had time to advertise the Album
And from what I understood was fun things about game center and stuff... did I hear pachinko in between. And well even if you do not understand you know that Aya always telling fun things .. at least she laughs much

[Vermillion]

I just ordered Double Rainbow from CDJapan. Hopefully this will help my favorite girl on the sales charts And I won't feel guilty about downloading the mp3s to listen to until my order gets delivered ...

[Mattthecat]

Thanks mister.mori for uploading it. Just got home after a murder day at work :-)))
I love that expression. Lol:


And silenceglaive, that makes three assessments in the same direction, so I guess our feeling wasn't entirely wrong...
I'd love to talk more about her shows, but other than listening to Aya's voice (which of course wakes me up every morning :-) I can't really contribute anything there...

[FumikoH]

...I would love to hear Aya do more jazz, swing, bigband, whatever. It's just, I really would like the songs to be very energetic (think more along the lines of Mr. Moonlight for example) and... She'd be perfect in a much more lively and energetic performance. As it is right now, it's way too easy listening.

I agree exactly, I believe this is her destiny! Do you know who is American singer Ella Fitzgerald or Brazilian Astrud Gilberto? I have heard these, my uncle has recordings of them, these are good role models for Matsuura, I think! because they are so much internal feeling coming into songs and so much variety of tone in voice, also total command of rhythm. I know these are very old singers but jazz is very old type of music, yes? although always new too.

[Jun Wolf]

I just heard Aya's new Album.

I enjoyed it a lot! Makes me feel happy haha