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ayu Tweets 19/10/2011~20/10/2011

21 Friday Oct 2011

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ayu_19980408: For all those waiting to watch the live broadcast at Ameba Pigg in front of their computers, we’ll be starting soon!! Let’s laugh, cry, sing, dance and party together—-!!!!!

ayu_19980408: 2 every1 waiting in front of your PCs for our USTREAM broadcast – it’s nearly time! Laugh, cry, sing and dance along with us!!!

ayu_19980408: And then, to all those who are here at the venue for the finale today, let’s gooooo!!!!!!!!

keitamaruyama: Hamasaki Ayumi-san’s LIVE was really wonderful. Every single performance was full of spirit, making my heart tremble. The staff and cast became one to create the show. And since it’s ayu, her rich STYLE raises the show to higher quality, making a hot hot show.
ayu_19980408: Thank you so much, KEITA!! Praying for the SHOW to be a big success ♡

UN1982: I had a wonderful experience and felt lots of love at today’s POWER of MUSIC again. Thank you!!!
ayu_19980408: Without the help of little bros, FIVE won’t have been complete. Thank you so so much ☆

JUNO_Japan: Appearing on ayu-nuna’s stage really helped me to learn alot. nuna’s fans cheered me on too, I was really glad. I will never forget this. Thank you!
ayu_19980408: Enjoy yourself and good luck for KEITA MARUYAMA’S SHOW for the next 2 days ☆

tatsukolacey: ♥♥♥♥AYU is the best♥♥♥♥♥ THANK YOU FOR YOUR touching concert ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪
ayu_19980408: Thank u for ur dad’s amazing beer!!!!!

K1_Hiroya: Updated my blog. 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~」 http://t.co/TKTObEJH
ayu_19980408: I’ll go support Hiroya in December, while wearing the gloves you gave me (^-^)/ Thank you ♪

MotokiMinei: Yesterday, or rather, today at 3~4am, Leslie-san and I lol-ed (lol) That was the best (lol)
ayu_19980408: Just thinking about it makes my tummy hurt!! o(≧▽≦)o!!

ShowAyanocozey: I went to ayu-chan’s birthday party. Although I’m technically not a Hamasaki Ayumi fundamentalist, her control and hospitality really made everyone feel grateful to have been present
ayu_19980408: Show-kun’s speech was the best ☆

ShowAyanocozey: Everyone in this world will always receive congratulations, whether true or by mistake, during their birthdays and weddings. However, I feel that it should be the other way round. I think that the day should be one during which you give thanks to those who had been helping you out all this while, and to those who will help you out in the future.
ayu_19980408: I agree 100% m(_ _)m

Arena Tour 2011 Article from ManTan Web

20 Thursday Oct 2011

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Original Article from ManTan Web here.

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Hamasaki Ayumi: Tears during Encore “We have overcome many things” Finale for Nationwide Tour Postponed after Earthquake Disaster

Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33) concluded her nationwide tour 「ayumi hamasaki ～POWER of MUSIC～」 on the 19th at Saitama Super Arena. In summary, Hamasaki stated that “Today is the finale! We have overcome lots of different things thus far…”. Following that with “For all those who can’t take part today, let’s sing, dance and party for them!”, she stirred the spirits of the 25,000 audience members.

During the encore’s charity song 「A Song is born」, she seemed overcome with emotion. Crying as she sang, she continued on passionately despite stopping many times because of her tears. Starting out with new song 「progress」, the nationwide tour included 21 songs including the encore, performing at 10 locations around Japan, with 28 shows and about 280,000 audience.

The tour, which was planned to begin from 9 April, was postponed after the Eastern Japan Earthquake Disaster. The 8 shows from 9~30 April, as well as the 2~3 July shows in Miyagi Prefecture’s Sekisuiheim Super Arena, were cancelled. With a new title 「ayumi hamasaki ～POWER of MUSIC～2011」, the tour began anew. With the “power of music” as its theme, Hamasaki challenged the 360-degree centre stage, and used a full orchestra as a base for the entire concert.

The original concept of the tour did away with huge stage props, flashy performances and even costume changes. As the affected regions started to recover, Hamasaki wished to send out the message “Let’s not remain in sorrow, but face forward and progress, while never forgetting this”. The setlist and performances slowly evolved, with the addition of special effects and costume changes. During the finale, she revealed 9 different costumes, and together with 13 dancers, 6 performers, 8 band members and 16 orchestra players, the live was brought to the grand close.

October’s new setlist included new song 「progress」, performed in a mini-dress adorned with ostrich feathers. 「BRILLANTE」 was sung with a strong voice, accompanied by flaming torches and a long red dress. Halfway through the show, guests Urata Naoya from dance-vocal unit 「AAA」 and JUNO, Korean boyband unit 「JYJ」 member Junsu’s elder twin brother, gave passionate performances of 「ANother song」 and 「Why…」 with Hamasaki respectively, in the midst of cheering audience. 「SEASONS」 was performed in a pink tutu dress, and she engaged the audience with the words “Everyone here, sing this song with me~”.

With regards to this tour, Hamasaki gave a comment to the media, “From that day (of the disaster) on, moment by moment, Japan’s situation is changing. I hold this fact, plus various emotions and events along the way that I will never forget, in my heart, and the live continued to evolve. And because I believed in the power of music, I managed to pull through to the very end”. Happily, she added, “I will continue to sing, hoping to bring love and hope through my songs to all those people around Japan who are still holding on”. This live was also broadcast to a limited audience of 15,000 on 「Ameba Pigg」.

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ayu Tweets 17/10/2011~18/10/2011

19 Wednesday Oct 2011

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rice20000: A few days ago, we made an announcement that 「ayumi hamasaki 〜POWER of MUSIC〜 2011 A LIMITED EDITION」 will be broadcasted on Ameba Pigg. However, to cater to overseas fans, USTREAM will broadcast the live as well!! → http://t.co/0t85hhPz
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: We’re broadcasting “ayumi hamasaki ～POWER of MUSIC～ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION” all over the world on USTREAM!! More info→ http://t.co/0t85hhPz
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: The broadcast on USTREAM is aimed at overseas fans. Those who are staying in Japan cannot view this broadcast. Please use Ameba Pigg instead. http://t.co/3LZs1GOq
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: Finally, today we reach the final destination, Saitama Super Arena. All the 25,000 audience~, are you ready~~~~~~☆

ayu_19980408: Today, with a switch towards HOPE, we officially present FIVE to you for the first time. An answer to the mystery in the title. See you tomorrow (*^^*)

lesliekeesuper: Finished filming in the morning. Rushing to Saitama Arena now. I’ll take photos with all my might at the lives today and tomorrow! Let’s get it on together!
ayu_19980408: Thank u soooooo much Leslie(*^^*) N c u tmrw♪ For tomorrow… (giggle) Look forward to lots of things!!!!!

sgunji: ayu’s live just ended! I was so touched I cried, it was a really wonderful show. This show is the most touching one so far. Every word of the lyrics stuck in me, and when I realized that she had told her message, my tears flowed. It was really really wonderful, thank you for this time.
ayu_19980408: I was really excited to know if Gun-chan broke her uchiwa. (lol)

mapimapimappy: This is the first time in my life that I sobbed right from the first song on for a concert… (cries) The power of music, the power of love! Thank you, ayu ♥♥♥
ayu_19980408: Mappii’s cheers were wonderful! Thank you for listening to me (*^^*)v

mmanaho: Day 1 at Saitama Super Arena, also the semi-finale, has ended. Today’s concert was also chock full of ayu-chan’s powerful emotions and wonderful silhouette. So, on to the finale tomorrow!
ayu_19980408: Manaho-sensei ☆ Please stay with me till the very end tomorrow too


ayu_19980408: “Just changed my Twitter app, and now my RTs are coming out in a different way. (laugh) Maybe I should go back to Echofon… Right, Papi-san?”

ayu_19980408: There’s a super special setlist coming up tomorrow, so I’m burning sage all over the house now to cleanse it and get myself in the mood. But now there’s so much smoke that I can’t open my eyes… What was I doing? ヽ(；▽；)ノ

Announcing USTREAM broadcast of “ayumi hamasaki POWER of MUSIC 2011 LIMITED EDITION”

18 Tuesday Oct 2011

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“ayumi hamasaki POWER of MUSIC 2011 LIMITED EDITION”
scheduled to be held at the Saitama Super Arena will be “Live Broadcast” on USTREAM for the fans overseas.
Hope we can share this magical experience with you!

Wednesday October 19th 2011 will show to start at 18:30 +0900 (JST)
http://www.ustream.tv/ayu
Payment system coming soon.

Ticket Price:2,000 JPY(tax included)
Ticket Purchasing Period:Show end
Notice:If the purchase is made after the start of show,you will not be able to see AVOD.

Support:Ticket purchasing question.
http://www.ustream.tv/ppv/supportcenter

Twitter hashtags: #ayulive

Recommended environment
・OS：Windows XP/Vista/7 MacOS ver.10.4 or later version
*Not applicable for smartphones.
・CPU: Windows/Pentium4 2.0GHz or more. MacOS/IntelCPU
・Memory：1GB or more
・Browser：Microsoft Internet Explorer8 or later version、Safari3 or later version、FireFox3.0 or later version, Google Chrome
・Flash Player ver10 or later version
・Line: ADSL, CATV (cable). High speed connection such as the optical fiber connection will be need.
*We do not support ISDN and any kind of data communication card.
*Even if you follow our recommendation environment, video might not play properly if you are downloading or if you are using a different application at the same time.

※Live broadcast on USTREAM for overseas only.You can see live broadcast in domestic on “Ameba Pigg”.
http://content.ameba.jp/pigg/ayu_piggdome/live/

「ayumi hamasaki ～POWER of MUSIC～ 2011 A」 Tour Goods Part 4 Up!

17 Monday Oct 2011

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To commemorate the 「ayumi hamasaki ～POWER of MUSIC～ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION」 shows at Saitama Super Arena, the 4th chapter of tour goods is now released!
There are 2 LIMITED EDITION items ♪

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Smile Parka （Lady’s/Men’s）
Following the 『LOVE』 and 『HOPE』 parkas, the LIMITED EDITION version is a black 『Smile』 parka ♪

Price: ￥6,500

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POWER of MUSIC Runner Band (5 colours)
Runner bands printed with the words 『～POWER of MUSIC～ 2011 A』, comes in 5 colours ☆
※Band’s colour cannot be chosen upon purchase.

Price: ￥350

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