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| octocoffee |
 Posted: Aug 28, 2008 6:35 pm |
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ユメクイ
Joined: 24 Jun 2007
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Location: USA
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^ Thanks. I really like the song, it sounds quite nice.  It's definitely not groundbreaking, but it shows she's got the capabilities to be versatile. And I have no idea what to think about the experimentation this early in her career. I mean, I think the light rock sound really fits in with the wind theme for some reason. For now, as long as the songs stick to their theme, that's fine. And I have a feeling alan might become a more popular version of Hitomi Shimatani. I mean, the parallels are all there (the traditional singing education/style, the experimentation, the pretty look)
avex just PHAILS at promotion.  |
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| remblue |
| Posted: Aug 29, 2008 12:15 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 760
Location: united states
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I haven't had time in the last few days for nothing
But I finally got around to listening to the song and the watching the Pv.
I have to say I really like the song  It's much better than Sora Uta 
I read that it was composed by the same ppl that have worked on Ayumi Hamasaki's No way to Say, You, etc  So I'm wondering if that's why I love it so much (Being a huge fan of Ayu  ) I can tell the style is similiar to Ayu's but wont be able to confirm it much til I get my single to see the composer.
I think right now alan's trying to find her own style. She probably doesn't to become just another ballad bringer so she's experimenting. I just wish Avex would do their part and promote her  |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 01, 2008 11:20 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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hmm, must some minor news
Official home page has been updated. BG featuring the up-coming single and info on the single is on the page (finally). New wallpapers f/ Kaze no Tegami is out as well, it's the CD+DVD cover promo shots in wallpaper size.
Lastly a preview of Kagome (the B-side for Kaze no Tegami) is out.
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/avexdb/alan/asx/AVCD-31475_002.asx |
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| remblue |
| Posted: Sep 02, 2008 12:40 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 760
Location: united states
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Thanks for the preview of the b-side I'll have to hear it in full before I have anything really to say. It's probably jus me but I find it similar to the aside
I'm headed over to the main page to get the wallpaper Thanks for sharing |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 02, 2008 3:19 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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Wooo ... Red Cliff cover are out!
CD Only version
CD+DVD version
I'm happy with the CD+DVD version and glad I pre-ordered this one. Though I would say the Kaze no Tegami covers are WAY prettier.
Oh and I also think that her outfit in the new covers kind of look like the kimono she wore in her A-Nation preformance. But with out images, I'm not really sure.
Kagome sounds more rock-ish that Kaze no Tegami but it's a relatively short preview so hard to say at this point and time. Depending on how Kagome sounds in full I may end up liking it more than Kaze no Tegami. Right now I just think that Kagome could have been an A-side. |
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| remblue |
| Posted: Sep 02, 2008 11:40 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
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Location: united states
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Thanks for the Covers She's back to open/closed eyes  Nice Covers though looks like I've got the Cd version Great now my collection will look strange will all her eyes closed except on Kaze no Tegami 
Want to hear Kagome in full. It seems this single has a style in it's own.
I agree about the Kimono On her blog they had pictures & she was in that Kimono and they were fixing her hair up as well. (I assume the pics were for anation since that is where she was performing) but I notice that on the covers her hair looks fixed up how they were fixing it in those pics So perhaps it is the same
Anyhow Thanks for sharing <3 |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 06, 2008 9:40 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHrw9MPE_Q8
The Japanese version for Red Cliff's theme is up on YT. I like this version of the PV much much more than the previous one. This one is version goes much more smoothly and the difference scenes (not the clips form the movie but the alan scenes are better placed), This PV is as beautiful as some of the old school Mika Nakashima PVs.
I'm not sure how I feel about them sticking her Tibetan wailing near the end there. It didn't catch me off guard because people had mentioned it before I watched the PV. Right now I feel that it's out of place, but maybe I'll get use it after a few more listens.
Oh yea as a side note ... the Red Cliff movie is available on DVD and Blu-ray disc (HK version) on September 10th. They can be pre-ordered at YA. |
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| remblue |
| Posted: Sep 09, 2008 5:49 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 760
Location: united states
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I'm not used to the wailing either .The Japanese version is really nice but I'm undecided if it's better than the Chinese version Although I love the PV in general it's so beautiful and fits the song perfectly
I received my Kaze no Tegami  I love the single ! It's one of my favorites, possibly my favorite of all. Kagome is really great
I scanned my copy of Kaze no Tegami here
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If anyone wants scans of any of the other singles just let me know But I've only got the Cd Versions |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 11, 2008 2:12 am |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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^ Thanks for the scans, I'm still debating about getting this single. I really love the covers for Kaze no Tegami but I'm still undecided about the two songs. They're good, quite good compare to some of the other songs. But I don't adore them like I did her first two singles and her upcoming Red Cliff single. so I can't justify getting this one yet.
Anyways, there's some minor news about the single after the Red Cliff single. As most of you know this will be focusing on the element is water which represents love and peace. It' suppose to be a ballad. Info is according to Neowing/CDJ
Oh yea and the single is already up for pre-order at CDJ O.o
CD+DVD
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31507
CD Only
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31508 |
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| remblue |
| Posted: Sep 11, 2008 2:43 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 760
Location: united states
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| Thanks for the news I'm going to go order now |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 26, 2008 1:57 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 30, 2008 6:42 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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Hmm, not really double posting, just that this thread hasn't been touched in days and there's new info ... but If it is double posting (ever forum varies), I'll edit my last post.
Covers are up for Meguri no Ame
Track listing:
CD :
01. Megumi no Ame
02. Namida
03. Megumi no Ame (Instrumental)
04. Namida (Instrumental)
DVD:
01. Megumi no Ame (Music Clip)
02. Bonus Movie
http://alan-web.jp/index.html
Alan's official site has also been updated w/ the Red Cliff theme
And I also heard that she shot the PV for Megumi no Ame yesterday. No caps or teasers yet.
The covers are pretty and definitely better than the Red Cliff ones where I think they went a bit hyper over the red filter XD Though I am a bit disappointed as I was hoping for something more amazing like this:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/5070/yumingmermaidcdrr2.jpg |
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| octocoffee |
| Posted: Sep 30, 2008 9:11 pm |
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ユメクイ
Joined: 24 Jun 2007
Posts: 1088
Location: USA
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Wow, she looks absolutely gorgeous/ I love her with her natural dark hair more than the brownish one. Thanks for the covers  |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Sep 30, 2008 10:28 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
Posts: 462
Location: Canada
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Me too, I think it'll be a nice change to see her with her natural hair color.
Oh my gosh, I just had to post this:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzU3MjA0NjQ=.html
Alan playing a bit of the Erhu and singing a traditional song. Sounds like of Enka to me.but I could be wrong.
I wish she'd release something like this or at least throw a song like this in her upcoming album. |
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| remblue |
| Posted: Oct 01, 2008 11:34 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 760
Location: united states
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^ I love that song I hope that there is a song like that on the album I have a mp3 of that somewhere on my harddrive if anyone wants let me know and I'll upload
Thanks for all the videos Sakuraangel Most of those were new to me
The covers are nice! I still haven't ordered my copy yet Haven't had the time.
As far as that cover you posted It's pretty amazing but it says it's by Leslie Kee Most pictures by Leslie Kee are amazing. A great Photographer |
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