does anyone have the video of ayaka singing for some christmas special? It's kind of old and I cant find it anywhere ): She sings two songs and then the second song she plays the piano
please and thank you <3

I love how ayaka is wearing 3-inch heels and the height difference between the two is still so obvious. 8D

Ayaka performed her last solo live performance 'MTV Unplugged ayaka' on 18th November at Osaka-Jo Hall.

This live performance is the biggest that MTV has held so far, with over 200,000 applications for the free concert. Only 10,000 were given invitations to the event. The venue, Osaka Jo-Hall, is where Ayaka watched her first live when she was in 5th grade. Her desire to become an artiste started budding when she watched Janet Jackson in action. As the hall quietened down and silence descended, Ayaka appeared on stage with her new short bob and a black dress.



"I have been looking forward to this day for so long, I'm so happy to see everyone. I will send my thoughts which cannot be put into words into each and every song I sing. Stay with me to the very end!" said Ayaka as she belted out her debut single 'I believe'.

"Osaka-Jo Hall is the place where I first saw my first live, Janet Jackson, when I was in 5th grade. I did not expect that I would stand at this very stage to perform 10 years later." she said, reminiscing.

Halfway through the performance, she did a cover of Michael Jackson's Human Nature. "Michael Jackson was the one that made a strong musical impact on me when I was in 4th Grade. I didn't understand a word he sang, and it was music I have never heard before but it sent an electric jolt through my body. I was sobbing when I watched the movie 'Michael Jackson This Is It'. Today, I will do a cover, putting all the respect I feel for him into his song."

A great applause rang in the hall when the introductory notes to 'Mikazuki' began. Some in the audience could not hold their tears back as Ayaka sang under the spotlight. "Thank you", she said, then "Let's stand!" The audience heeded her call and moved to the rhythm together. Ayaka pointed to the fans one by one as she called out "Thank you." As she sang her last song 'WINDING ROAD' the audience of 10,000 sang in unison. "My whole life, I will never forget this moment." "I love you." "Thank you!" Ayaka smiled at the audience as she sang and thanked them.

After enthusiastic applause and calls for her, Ayaka came back for an encore.

"I did feel a little uneasy before it began, but with everyone's power, this has turned out to be a really great live. What I am today, is because of all your support. Today is my last live before my break but as I sing, I also feel that this is the start of a new beginning. I hope to take things slowly step by step at my own pace. I will go through everyday with the thought of seeing everyone again," Ayaka said as fans shouted back "We will wait for you!"

Finally she sang the last single before her break 'Minna Sora no Shita'. Ayaka sang with her hand on her chest, as if to engrave her feelings in the hearts of the audience. The performance ended late into the night as Ayaka continued to wave to the crowd, smiling and thanking them.

Her husband, Mizushima Hiro, was among the audience.

FOR MORE PICTURES:

http://community.livejournal.com/aramatheydidnt/370260.html?#cutid1

Searching for the piano sheet or guitar chords of minna sora no shita, i found some pictures of Ayaka in a sort of concert or festival (Dream Summer Live in 地球村〜みんな空の下〜)

Here is the link: http://hatuneokumura.blog72.fc2.com/blog-entry-460.html



Oh! by the way, does anyone has the sheet or chord of minna sora no shita?

There better be a DVD for this. D: mikazuki pwns:

WPBL-90134
ayaka/MTV Unplugged ayaka(Title subject to change) [Regular Edition] DVD
3800 yen US$42/90.29 Release Date:2010/01/13
Description:Live DVD release from ayaka featuring footage from her "MTV Unplugged Live" concert performance on November 18, 2009 in Osaka Castle Hall and documentary.

http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=WPBL-90134
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3706565

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WPXL-90001
ayaka/MTV Unplugged ayaka(Title subject to change) [Blu-ray] Blu-ray
4762 yen US$53/90.29 Release Date:2010/01/20
Description:Live Blu-ray release from ayaka featuring footage from her "MTV Unplugged Live" concert performance on November 18, 2009 in Osaka Castle Hall and documentary.

http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=WPXL-90001
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3706566

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WPZL-90004
ayaka/MTV Unplugged ayaka(Title subject to change) [w/ CD, Limited Edition] DVD
4762 yen US$53/90.29 Release Date:2010/01/13
Description:Live DVD release from ayaka featuring footage from her "MTV Unplugged Live" concert performance on November 18, 2009 in Osaka Castle Hall and documentary. Limited edition includes bonus CD featuring recording from the concert.

http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=WPZL-90004
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3706562

BRB. ORDERING.

I was wondering if anyone is willing to sell me Ayaka's Sing to the Sky concert pamphlet at a reasonable price. I'm located in Singapore but can pay by Paypal so sellers from any country is ok with me. If anyone has it, please contact me at jessau7[at]gmail.com with where you're located and how much you're willing to sell it at. Thank you!

Okay, I made a cover! Okaeri by ayaka, my all time favourite song by her :D Here you go! Hope you enjoy it :) It's not the entire thing, just, about half of it. If you like it, perhaps you could request for more songs/ask me to redo the entire thing haha. Comment+crit+feedback are most welcome :D



Remember to let me know what you think/rate? :3

Joining the million-selling club is the first greatest hits album from young singer-songwriter Ayaka (21). Over the last month and a half "Ayaka's History 2006-2009" has stayed at or near the top of the Oricon charts. She is the first solo artist to break the million barrier since Amuro Namie last year. The only groups to do it this year are GReeeeN and Arashi with "All the Best!" Ayaka, who married actor Mizushima Hiro (25) in February, is currently taking a break from music to undergo treatment for Graves' disease.

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not sure if this is 100% true yet but if it was then a big congratulations to ayaka! she deserves it!

Called "Keep Me In Your Heart," this is UK-based Singer-Songwriter Stewart Mac's tribute and musical gift to one of his favourite singers - the very talented and beautiful Ayaka (絢香) from Japan. Originally, recorded by her in Japanese and titled "Mikazuki," Stewart quickly recorded this English version when he heard that she was ill.

If you are a fan of Ayaka, please spread the word and find a way for Ayaka to hear this special musical gift to her.

The lyrics are kinda cheesy, but it's the thought that counts, right? XD;