Comments on: talkin’ 2 myself http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/ Your most informative JPop blog contributed by Channel-Ai members. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:29:08 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Flick http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5531 Flick Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:58:26 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5531 Thanks for the review! I have to admit I do prefer Ayumi Hamasaki's rock songs really :) Thanks for the review! I have to admit I do prefer Ayumi Hamasaki’s rock songs really :)

]]> By: jenny http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5220 jenny Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:21:50 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5220 Wow!!! I will be her fan 4ever!!! The song ‘talkin’ 2 myself’ it was sooo cool!! and the song 'decision' I like the music and ofcaz her voice!!!! and thx!!! ^.^ Wow!!!
I will be her fan 4ever!!!
The song ‘talkin’ 2 myself’ it was sooo cool!!
and the song ‘decision’ I like the music and ofcaz her voice!!!!

and thx!!! ^.^

]]> By: Rinoa http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5125 Rinoa Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:12:30 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5125 Thanks octocoffee. Yep I'm planning to review Shinku :) Thanks octocoffee. Yep I’m planning to review Shinku :)

]]> By: octocoffee http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5121 octocoffee Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:55:34 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5121 Ayu's released another spectacular single! I completely love every aspect of this single, it was extremely enjoyable. talkin 2 myself had great lyrics and I listen to it when I get pissed or upset at someone. decision was an awesome song as well, I think it complemented talkin 2 myself without sounding garishly similar. fated "Orchestra version" is a fantastic rendition of the original and I think it brings out the emotion of the song more. Awesome review, Rinoa! Octo PS: On a relatively off-topic note, are you going to review Shinku? -nudgenudge- Ayu’s released another spectacular single! I completely love every aspect of this single, it was extremely enjoyable. talkin 2 myself had great lyrics and I listen to it when I get pissed or upset at someone. decision was an awesome song as well, I think it complemented talkin 2 myself without sounding garishly similar. fated “Orchestra version” is a fantastic rendition of the original and I think it brings out the emotion of the song more. Awesome review, Rinoa!

Octo

PS: On a relatively off-topic note, are you going to review Shinku? -nudgenudge-

]]> By: Mikakun http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5119 Mikakun Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:53:30 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5119 It's like the war of the J-Pop Throne is starting up again.. Utada Hikaru and Ayumi Hamasaki both hit back with amazing singles... Both saw a dip in their careers slightly, with singles that sounded manufactured, then both release awesome awesome singles around the same time.. Lot's of good stuff! Haha It’s like the war of the J-Pop Throne is starting up again..

Utada Hikaru and Ayumi Hamasaki both hit back with amazing singles…
Both saw a dip in their careers slightly, with singles that sounded manufactured, then both release awesome awesome singles around the same time..

Lot’s of good stuff!
Haha

]]> By: Rinoa http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5118 Rinoa Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:34:46 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5118 Alright so you feel this song is not different. That's fine though I can't find where the "mash" is, to be honest. It might have a similar "feel" to other songs because Hamasaki focuses mostly on the pop-rock aspect, rather than go on an experimental direction. Can't exactly go completely experimental with a title song if you want to sell. However it still managed to come out as different and fresh. Lyrics sounded fine to me too, especially since she's been writing song lyrics for a huge discography. I said "decision" is reminiscent of "evolution" because it has certain elements which are similar. The hairstyle, performing with a band, the lights in the beginning and the whole "rock" feel. It's not a matter of a back story but more of certain details which remind fans of this previous video. It's definitely not up to the level of "evolution" and sounds like a low-budget job to me. Alright so you feel this song is not different. That’s fine though I can’t find where the “mash” is, to be honest. It might have a similar “feel” to other songs because Hamasaki focuses mostly on the pop-rock aspect, rather than go on an experimental direction. Can’t exactly go completely experimental with a title song if you want to sell. However it still managed to come out as different and fresh. Lyrics sounded fine to me too, especially since she’s been writing song lyrics for a huge discography.

I said “decision” is reminiscent of “evolution” because it has certain elements which are similar. The hairstyle, performing with a band, the lights in the beginning and the whole “rock” feel. It’s not a matter of a back story but more of certain details which remind fans of this previous video. It’s definitely not up to the level of “evolution” and sounds like a low-budget job to me.

]]> By: Brian http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5103 Brian Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:16:21 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5103 To me it seems like 'talkin' 2 myself' is a mash up of previous Ayumi rock songs. That bits and pieces of hits were taken and put together to make another hit. Consistant doesn't need to be so exact. The opening guitars are great. The verses are good. The chorus to me is trying to be strong, but sounds like talking. It was very difficult to listen to the chorus a few times. The structure of this song follows Ayumi's norm. Verse 1, Chorus 1, Verse 2, Chorus 2, Bridge, Chorus 1 & Chorus 2. I wish she'd step it up and bring fresh and new takes on song writing. The PV was good. Though I have no idea why hip hop/break dancing, though small amounts, would ever be included into a rock song. The idea of it sends chills down my spine. The two genres have been mixed before, but done equally. Aerosmith and Run DMC shared an awesome duet in the past incorporating both genres. This video, and song, just has rock and thrown in break dancing for reasons unknown and unfitting. I do not understand how 'decision' is reminiscent of 'evolution'. In 'evolution' Ayumi has a story. The factory pop girl singing a song and recording a video with the execs in the background running the show. 'decisions' is more of a random 'have a band and back up singers look like a live performance'. Ayumi looks stunning in it. Though I was left wanting more and being let down. For the life of me, and my own personal opinion, back up singers are just that. Everytime I see PECO and Princess, I feel like Ayumi is a lead singer in a group of girls that don't have their own solo. It was great to see her normal band though. _______ If this seems negative, it isn't. It is to simply state the things I felt when I read your review and didn't see. Sharing of different take. =) To me it seems like ‘talkin’ 2 myself’ is a mash up of previous Ayumi rock songs. That bits and pieces of hits were taken and put together to make another hit. Consistant doesn’t need to be so exact.

The opening guitars are great. The verses are good. The chorus to me is trying to be strong, but sounds like talking. It was very difficult to listen to the chorus a few times. The structure of this song follows Ayumi’s norm. Verse 1, Chorus 1, Verse 2, Chorus 2, Bridge, Chorus 1 & Chorus 2. I wish she’d step it up and bring fresh and new takes on song writing.

The PV was good. Though I have no idea why hip hop/break dancing, though small amounts, would ever be included into a rock song. The idea of it sends chills down my spine. The two genres have been mixed before, but done equally. Aerosmith and Run DMC shared an awesome duet in the past incorporating both genres. This video, and song, just has rock and thrown in break dancing for reasons unknown and unfitting.

I do not understand how ‘decision’ is reminiscent of ‘evolution’. In ‘evolution’ Ayumi has a story. The factory pop girl singing a song and recording a video with the execs in the background running the show. ‘decisions’ is more of a random ‘have a band and back up singers look like a live performance’.

Ayumi looks stunning in it. Though I was left wanting more and being let down. For the life of me, and my own personal opinion, back up singers are just that. Everytime I see PECO and Princess, I feel like Ayumi is a lead singer in a group of girls that don’t have their own solo.

It was great to see her normal band though.

_______

If this seems negative, it isn’t. It is to simply state the things I felt when I read your review and didn’t see. Sharing of different take.

=)

]]> By: Aprilis http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5076 Aprilis Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:06:59 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5076 After watching 'talkin’ 2 myself' PV I got excited, thinking Ayu is finally hitting it big again. It's been a while since I've enjoy one of her singles like this, and I hope she continues with this trend. 'decision' is a real interesting piece. I couldn't pick up the strings, but the piano "solo" is a real nice touch to it. After watching ‘talkin’ 2 myself’ PV I got excited, thinking Ayu is finally hitting it big again. It’s been a while since I’ve enjoy one of her singles like this, and I hope she continues with this trend.

‘decision’ is a real interesting piece. I couldn’t pick up the strings, but the piano “solo” is a real nice touch to it.

]]> By: International Wota » Blog Archive » [Blogs] Channel-Ai Reviews Latest Ayu Single http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5074 International Wota » Blog Archive » [Blogs] Channel-Ai Reviews Latest Ayu Single Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:09:14 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5074 [...] talkin’ 2 myself [...] [...] talkin’ 2 myself [...]

]]> By: sakuranbo http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-5043 sakuranbo Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:09:35 +0000 http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/2007/09/23/talkin-2-myself/#comment-5043 YEAAHHH AYU xD! this single is seriously "edgy" compared to her over songles :p but i enjoyed it^ ^ cuz it's different from her other singles x] thanks for writting a review! YEAAHHH AYU xD!
this single is seriously “edgy” compared to her over songles :p
but i enjoyed it^ ^ cuz it’s different from her other singles x]
thanks for writting a review!

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