[SR] 2009.05.27 - Ariamaru Tomi (CD) [Single] - Page 29

merman · 2009.06.01, 08:00 AM

I'd say the primary reason for it being left out of the album is the fact it was written for the drama. We could be glad it is indeed, because she didn't pull an Utada who just HAD to stick Boku wa Kuma on Heart Station even though it totally killed the flow. Seriously, someone should tell her she doesn't have to have all her singles on albums (like when I heard Ultra Blue for the first time and when Colors came on, I was like "let's skip this, it's a bit old after three years"... and the very next track was only TWO years old!)
Back on topic - this single would work great as a 7" vinyl, but they don't do that anymore, do they. Just think about it - Ariamaru Tomi on side A and SG on side B - those two work great as "flipsides" even conceptually. The purity versus the chaos, or going with the comparisons, "the MM" vs. "the KZK". Ahhh... hell, it could even be a 12" with the big sleeve, wouldn't that be just sweet?

Tokyo Jihad · 2009.06.01, 08:58 AM

I'd like to hear what those crybabies on other japanese music forums who complained about "those ungrateful, snotty, elitist Shiina Ringo fans" have to say about the reception at large for AT.

Scribble R · 2009.06.01, 10:48 AM

Ultimately, I think that even the most cynical members here WANT to love her music again.

Osiris12345 · 2009.06.01, 10:54 AM

Yeah, I think even justriiingo hopes for that.

bromithia · 2009.06.01, 11:21 AM

whateverrrrrrrrrrrr

JimmyKoria · 2009.06.02, 12:32 PM

For me Rakujitsu was heart breaking, and full of emotion. I don't really feel the emotion from AT. It kind of feels stale in a way. I guess after a few more listens I might change my mind, because I believe at first I didn't even care for Rakujitsu.

Edit: XD I'm so late on the Rakujitsu/AT discussion.

Tokyo Jihad · 2009.06.02, 04:43 PM

The Rakujitsu debate has moved on to another song, Jimmy. Jet with the times! =p

Osiris12345 · 2009.06.02, 05:53 PM

So did I miss the memo that says every slow song Ringo releases is like Rakujitsu?

ShinjiPG · 2009.06.02, 05:57 PM

They do have a striking resemblance at first listen, tho

I don't see people saying "Kuki" HF version resembles "Rakujitsu". (just sayin'~)

Osiris12345 · 2009.06.02, 06:04 PM

Well, I will admit that Shun is more Rakujitsu-esque than Ariamaru Tomi ever was. Especially after we all heard the full version of it. Shun's intro is kind of like Rakujitsu but then it starts to remind me of Kokoro and Tasogare Naki as it goes along. It's definitely jazzier than Rakujitsu.

2009.06.01, 08:58 AM	#282
Tokyo Jihad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio! Hoody Hoo Posts: 4,868	I'd like to hear what those crybabies on other japanese music forums who complained about "those ungrateful, snotty, elitist Shiina Ringo fans" have to say about the reception at large for AT. __________________ "Jihad is the soul of EMF"--Lena

2009.06.01, 10:54 AM	#284
Osiris12345 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the Side of the River Posts: 793	Yeah, I think even justriiingo hopes for that. __________________ To not know is a form of knowing.

2009.06.02, 12:32 PM	#286
JimmyKoria Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: California Posts: 266	For me Rakujitsu was heart breaking, and full of emotion. I don't really feel the emotion from AT. It kind of feels stale in a way. I guess after a few more listens I might change my mind, because I believe at first I didn't even care for Rakujitsu. Edit: XD I'm so late on the Rakujitsu/AT discussion. Last edited by JimmyKoria : 2009.06.02 at 12:37 PM.

2009.06.02, 04:43 PM	#287
Tokyo Jihad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio! Hoody Hoo Posts: 4,868	The Rakujitsu debate has moved on to another song, Jimmy. Jet with the times! =p __________________ "Jihad is the soul of EMF"--Lena

2009.06.02, 05:53 PM	#288
Osiris12345 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the Side of the River Posts: 793	So did I miss the memo that says every slow song Ringo releases is like Rakujitsu? __________________ To not know is a form of knowing.

2009.06.01, 08:00 AM	#281
merman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Posts: 561	I'd say the primary reason for it being left out of the album is the fact it was written for the drama. We could be glad it is indeed, because she didn't pull an Utada who just HAD to stick Boku wa Kuma on Heart Station even though it totally killed the flow. Seriously, someone should tell her she doesn't have to have all her singles on albums (like when I heard Ultra Blue for the first time and when Colors came on, I was like "let's skip this, it's a bit old after three years"... and the very next track was only TWO years old!) Back on topic - this single would work great as a 7" vinyl, but they don't do that anymore, do they. Just think about it - Ariamaru Tomi on side A and SG on side B - those two work great as "flipsides" even conceptually. The purity versus the chaos, or going with the comparisons, "the MM" vs. "the KZK". Ahhh... hell, it could even be a 12" with the big sleeve, wouldn't that be just sweet?

2009.06.01, 10:48 AM	#283
Scribble R Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,392	Ultimately, I think that even the most cynical members here WANT to love her music again.

2009.06.01, 11:21 AM	#285
bromithia Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,044	whateverrrrrrrrrrrr

2009.06.02, 05:57 PM	#289
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	They do have a striking resemblance at first listen, tho I don't see people saying "Kuki" HF version resembles "Rakujitsu". (just sayin'~)

2009.06.02, 06:04 PM	#290
Osiris12345 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the Side of the River Posts: 793	Well, I will admit that Shun is more Rakujitsu-esque than Ariamaru Tomi ever was. Especially after we all heard the full version of it. Shun's intro is kind of like Rakujitsu but then it starts to remind me of Kokoro and Tasogare Naki as it goes along. It's definitely jazzier than Rakujitsu. __________________ To not know is a form of knowing.

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