MTV Unplugged
I just finished watching Ayaka's MTV Unplugged live as aired on TV. T_____T
I finally decided to download the huge 3GB file from jpopsuki with the plan to delete it after watching it a few times but that's not going to happen until I get the actual DVD. Watching it in HD and using earphones to be able to listen clearly really makes a lot of difference. I was more moved compared to when I watched the performances on streaming.
MTV only aired 4 songs together with about 30 minutes of making footage of the live and another 30 minutes of an interview with Ayaka which looks at the history of her career. The first song Jewelry Day was Ayaka with just the guitarist plucking away beautifully on an acoustic guitar. Just plain gorgeous performance. I Believe followed and because I listened to the song too many times when I first downloaded her first album, I'm usually sick of the song. However, this time it's not boring at all with the different arrangement. The violin bits are very haunting and pretty. Third song was Yume wo Mikata ni which is nice and more upbeat which is good so everything is not too sombre. In the song, there's the phrase "just fly high" and I'm glad that Ayaka is able to properly pronounce 'fly'. It's the lady doing chorus that pronounced it as 'fry'. XD The last song was Minna Sora no Shita. The song has grown on me as she keeps performing it for all her last TV performances. It's the piano version that I like though which is what she always performs as it starts off with Ayaka singing a capella. She really sang her heart out this time. You can really hear and feel her emotions which I admit made me tear. All in all, gorgeous performances!
I think this DVD might become one of my most treasured DVD along with NEWS's Never Ending Wonderful Story. Ayaka looks pretty in it and her clothes for once are gorgeous compared to all her previous concerts. The only thing missing is her trademark bun on top of the head hairstyle but that's fine as I think her short hair now is more mature and suits everything better. Some effort was put into the design of the stage too as it's quite pretty. Song choices is good too plus it has Blue Days, one of my favourite Ayaka songs! The only downside is there's only 12 songs. I would love if she had performed more songs but I guess since it's a one time special live and not concert tour, they didn't do a full concert setlist.
I'm really excited about the DVD now! I want Jan 13 to hurry up and come now. I'm going to be stalking my house's door when it's released. :P
I finally decided to download the huge 3GB file from jpopsuki with the plan to delete it after watching it a few times but that's not going to happen until I get the actual DVD. Watching it in HD and using earphones to be able to listen clearly really makes a lot of difference. I was more moved compared to when I watched the performances on streaming.
MTV only aired 4 songs together with about 30 minutes of making footage of the live and another 30 minutes of an interview with Ayaka which looks at the history of her career. The first song Jewelry Day was Ayaka with just the guitarist plucking away beautifully on an acoustic guitar. Just plain gorgeous performance. I Believe followed and because I listened to the song too many times when I first downloaded her first album, I'm usually sick of the song. However, this time it's not boring at all with the different arrangement. The violin bits are very haunting and pretty. Third song was Yume wo Mikata ni which is nice and more upbeat which is good so everything is not too sombre. In the song, there's the phrase "just fly high" and I'm glad that Ayaka is able to properly pronounce 'fly'. It's the lady doing chorus that pronounced it as 'fry'. XD The last song was Minna Sora no Shita. The song has grown on me as she keeps performing it for all her last TV performances. It's the piano version that I like though which is what she always performs as it starts off with Ayaka singing a capella. She really sang her heart out this time. You can really hear and feel her emotions which I admit made me tear. All in all, gorgeous performances!
I think this DVD might become one of my most treasured DVD along with NEWS's Never Ending Wonderful Story. Ayaka looks pretty in it and her clothes for once are gorgeous compared to all her previous concerts. The only thing missing is her trademark bun on top of the head hairstyle but that's fine as I think her short hair now is more mature and suits everything better. Some effort was put into the design of the stage too as it's quite pretty. Song choices is good too plus it has Blue Days, one of my favourite Ayaka songs! The only downside is there's only 12 songs. I would love if she had performed more songs but I guess since it's a one time special live and not concert tour, they didn't do a full concert setlist.
I'm really excited about the DVD now! I want Jan 13 to hurry up and come now. I'm going to be stalking my house's door when it's released. :P