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Apsara · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 2142 Location: Tokyo, Japan

I have read that even in an interview in Japanese she doesn't speak in the nasal girly voice she does on TV- she calls that her "Ayu" voice. It's all marketing and packaging.

I agree with Nawlinsgirl- Dreams Come True is much better, as J-pop goes. She can really sing, seems quite natural, and is still around after quita a few years- they were popular when I first got here 11 years ago, and I still see them on TV.

I have a soft spot for Southern All Stars, although you don't hear much of them these days- they may have retired since they are getting a bit old...

Vince · Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 559 Location: U.S.

6810 · Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 309

sidjameson · Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 629 Location: osaka

OP are you from a small American town in the mid west? Do you think Full House is good comedy? And are you a Christian by any chance? That video was insipid. "It said nothing to me about my life" as a certain British singer once sang.

The quicker you leave kansas the better.

Precise · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 140

6810 · Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 309

Precise · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 140

pastis · Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 82

The only good idol singer in my opinion is amuro namie. I've seen a few of her live performances on tv and she's actually really good, sings on key, hits the notes, and has some passion (without lip synching even, unlike hamasaki ayu and the rest do, that is when they're not sucking it up live)

The best female j-pop artist overall that I've heard is Shina Ringo. Actually writes the music herself, plays guitar, and sings. She's cool.

DNK · Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 236 Location: the South

Her left eye looks squintier than her right one. I thought I would mention that.

Honestly, not my thing. I find the vocals aren't bad, but the musical score is exceptionally, to put it nicely, "standard."

I can't understand the words, so I can't really comment on the most important aspect of the song. Considering the lack of originality and complexity in the melody, though, I could guess I wouldn't be amazed.

It sounded sort of like muzak with vocals at some points. Then there was an electric guitar at some point, and then it ended. The vocals sounded too high pitched to go with the melody and a little too harsh at times.

imo, if this is fairly standard for J-Pop, then it rates far below other international pop music for me. Definitely no Indian pop Razz

But, if it's your thing, enjoy.

6810 · Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 309