Protected: TeamAyu blog. 24/12/11. “A Very Merry Christmas♪2011”
24 Saturday Dec 2011
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23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted Nishino Kana Blog
inOriginal Japanese entry here.
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「Walkman」 Z Series
14 December 2011. 11:59:59
「Walkman」 Z Series is on sale now
I’m sure lots of people already know about this, but still
If you buy the Z Series now, you can download my Official Application for free
This is an app that’s limited to the Z Series only
In this interesting app, you’ll get…
「Tatoe donna ni…」 lyrics and images in an enjoyable interactive display
I really recommend this, as it allows you to look through all your memories, coupled with music
Furthermore the video clip for the special orchestra version of 「Tatoe donna ni…」 will be revealed for the first time in this app
This is my first time recording an orchestra version, and I was a little nervous as this is different from my usual style, but it came out full of impact and individuality, and it’s my favourite video clip from recent days
Hope everyone will get to see it
Play You. Site
http://www.sony.jp/walkman/playyou/?…walkman007_001
<Mobile> http://m.sony.jp/walkman/playyou.xht…p_hp_pl006_001
And tomorrow, 15 Dec, there’ll be an early Christmas present from me
A Christmas card will be presented at Play You. Park, limited only for 1 day
I’ll be glad if you can use it as wallpaper for your computer or mobile
Please do check it out
Play You. Park (mixi Page) http://p.mixi.jp/walkman_playyou
Play You. (Facebook Page) http://www.facebook.com/walkman.playyou
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted Nishino Kana Blog
inOriginal Japanese entry here.
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Dance Rehearsals ♪
13 December 2011. 21:31:31
We has rehearsals for the X’mas Live today
Things are coming along really really well
Since it’s a Christmas live, I want to make it a special day for all
Also, I hope to make the Christmas live this year even more romantic than usual
All the dancers are ready to go~
Just one more week to Kanayan X’mas 2011
So so excited
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted Nishino Kana Blog
inOriginal Japanese entry here.
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44th Japan Cable TV Awards
11 December 2011. 23:52:29
I received the Excellent Music Award!!
Thank you so much
I’m really so happy to be able to get such a prestigious award, and to have so many people listen to my music this year.
From now on, I’ll continue to work hard to create songs that reach out to everyone’s hearts!!
And I hope that everyone will send me lots of smiles and energy too
This was the costume I wore during the Cable TV Awards
(What’s with the background… )
I just realized, I’ve been wearing only white recently
Hope I’ll get to wear other colours next time round
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inOriginal Article from Sanspo.com here.
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Ayu does a Drama Theme Song Collab with Kyon-kyon
Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33) has been revealed to be the artiste performing the theme song 「how beautiful you are」, for the TV drama 「Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi (The Second-Last Love)」, which will start airing at 10pm on Thursdays from 12 January 2012.
The drama is a youthful love story between cheerful but miserable adults, set in Kanagawa’s Kamakura, co-starring Koizumi Kyoko (45) and Nakai Kiichi (50). Reading the script, ayu commented that she decided to “write a song that will bring out gentle feelings in everyone”. The end result is a medium ballad, about honestly giving thanks to one’s partner.
It’s been 2 years and 5 months since ayu’s last drama theme song collab, with 「Sunrise~LOVE is ALL~」 for morning TV drama 「Dandy Daddy?」 last July.
Recording for the song was done in London this November. With ayu’s attention to detail, her strong and sorrowful singing style, she redid the song many times until she was satisfied with the result; a song full of soul.
Drama Producer Wakamatsu Hiroki commented, “She’s made a wonderful song that reflects both the gentleness and sorrow of adult life at the same time. A perfect fit with the drama’s image”. The song will be released for distribution from next February on, with ayu’s comment of “I’ll be glad if listeners of all ages can sympathize with this song”.
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*Kyon-kyon is a nickname for Koizumi Kyoko.
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
in『A CLIP BOX 1998-2011』, which will go on sale from 1 Jan 2012, will be sold in limited quantity at the National Yoyogi Gymnasium, concert venue of “ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 A ~ HOTEL Love songs ~”!
(*Limited to 29, 30 and 31 Dec)
Limited copies of the First Press Editions, sold out on most online purchase site, will also be available!
★DVD Limited First Press [6 Discs]
AVBD-91904~9 ¥23,100
※A special grand BOX + A specially-made bag
★DVD Normal Press [6 Discs]
AVBD-91910~5 ¥21,000
※Sleeve-casing
★Blu-ray Limited First Press [4 Discs]
AVXD-91642~5 ¥24,150
※A special grand BOX + A specially-made bag
★Blu-ray Normal Press [4 Discs]
AVXD-91646~9 ¥22,050
※Sleeve-casing
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Sale Timings
29 Dec: 13:30~
30 Dec: 13:30~
31 Dec: 17:00~
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inFrom 1~9 Jan, just access “7SPOT” at any 7/11 and Itoyokado within Tokyo, or Seibu’s Ikebukuro or Shibuya branches, and you’ll be able to download a digital New Year’s Card from ayupan onto your iPhone, Android or PC.
Let’s start a great year with a digital New Year’s Card!
▼Sample Image
There will be 4 different designs of ayupan digital New Year’s Cards, 2 limited to smart phones and 2 limited to PCs/tablets ♪
*”7SPOT” is a public wireless LAN service free for use in any 7&i Group stores. Each access period is limited to 60 minutes, and up to 3 access periods are permitted per day.
*The service will be available throughout Tokyo, though some regions may not be able to acquire reception.
*Note that some smart phones may not be able to access 7SPOT.
▼How to use 7SPOT + Participating Outlets
http://webapp.7spot.jp/
▼Phone Enquiries
7SPOT Campaign Office: 0120-766338 (24 Hours)
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inGoods for 『ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~』, which will be held at the National Yoyogi Gymnasium on 29, 30 and 31 Dec, will go on sale at the mu-mo shop from 11 Jan 2012 onwards.
The design motif this time is an impressionistic A Logo decorated with a mask and whip!
Items come in with the COUNTDOWN Logo printed on leopardprint of 5 different colours!
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Sports Towel (PINK・GRAY・PURPLE・BROWN・BLUE)
A sports towel with the COUNTDOWN Logo printed on leopardprint background, available in 5 striking colours ♪
Price: ¥2,500 each
Strap Keyholder (PINK・GRAY・PURPLE・BROWN・BLUE)
An attention-grabbing, grand fringe strap made to resemble a whip, with the COUNTDOWN Logo as a motif ☆
Price: ¥2,300 each
Bag
A leopardprint bag decorated with the COUNTDOWN Logo, the original A Logo, the tour title, and feathers. Made for the girls, it’s also a great casual item for the guys!
Price: ¥3,500
ayupan Figurine (PINK・ORANGE)
First introduced during COUNTDOWN LIVE 2009-2010, these Sunday Best ayupans will soon become staple merchandise ♪
This year, the 11-12 Sunday Best ayupans debut as figurines!
Price: ¥500
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COUNTDOWN LIVE Special Page OPEN from 26 Dec 2011 16:00 ♪
http://sp.mu-mo.net/shop/r/ayu1112cdlsp/
*Page will be available for viewing from 26 Dec 2011 16:00~ onwards. Access will be denied before this date.
*Sales will start from 11 Jan 2012 19:00~. Access to the pages will be allowed before this date/time, but purchase links will not be open.
*Take note that paid orders cannot be cancelled.
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『ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~』 Venue Good Sales Start Times
29 Dec: 13:30
30 Dec: 13:30
31 Dec: 17:00
23 Friday Dec 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inThe annual customary special box filled with one year’s worth of gratefulness, the 「HAPPY BOX」, will go on sale on 26 Dec ☆
Full of hard-to-get items, the 「HAPPY BOX」 is a special campaign by mu-mo shop that is only held once a year.
Look forward to the contents hidden inside.
As there are a limited number of boxes, make sure to get yours fast!!
【Types and Prices】
■Hamasaki Ayumi 2012 HAPPY BOX (Pine)
¥9,500
■Hamasaki Ayumi 2012 HAPPY BOX (Bamboo)
¥5,800
■Hamasaki Ayumi 2012 HAPPY BOX (Plum)
¥3,800
♪Purchase Link♪
※Link available only from 26 Dec 16:00 onwards
http://sp.mu-mo.net/shop/r/happybox2012/
※The 「HAPPY BOX 2012」 will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.