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Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on July 09, 2006, 12:52:26 PM
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3096/clipboard022mq.jpg) (http://img173.imageshack.us/img173/5619/artistphoto6gh.jpg) (http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4180/artistphoto1wp.jpg)

GAM. Great Aya and Miki.
Featuring Aya Matsuura (left) and Miki Fujimoto (right) :heart:


06.09.13 | GAM Debut Single "Thanks!"06.09.20 | GAM Debut Single V "Thanks!"
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Asmodai on July 09, 2006, 12:53:40 PM
Interesting news.
 
The exclamation mark is a sign that it's going to be a pretty fast paced song I think.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on July 09, 2006, 12:54:33 PM
According to Ayaya, the song is done already, and it has a Showa-Era feel. So we can expect a song with an oldie style, like W's cover songs. However, being it a H!P song, you can never be sure at all on how will it sound like! Can't wait!! Any guesses?
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: maliciel on July 09, 2006, 02:14:44 PM
I'm thinking something reminiscent of the duo groups like Pink Lady, but a little faster paced. I wonder how they'll do. Both are somewhat known by the mainstream, and a partnership like this would be somewhat intriguing een to outsiders :o
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: JaisBane on July 09, 2006, 11:12:25 PM
I think it was pretty evident they were going for a Pink Lady feel as soon as the first pictures were released, as I stated in my post in the GAM thread.  I hope the choreography will be Pink Lady inspired as well.  UFO anyone?
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: maliciel on July 09, 2006, 11:25:18 PM
UFO! dun dun dun dun dun dun~

That'd be awesome. Miki singing "GAM Typhoon"? Yes please! :lol:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: suki* on July 10, 2006, 08:20:48 PM
No matter. I've got mine ordered already. :wink: For once! ^o^
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: jingoist on July 12, 2006, 09:34:14 AM
I don't hope it a fast song~
The slow song maybe show us more love love pictures of GAM~
And I wish the pv would be like Kacchoii ze! JAPAN~
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: BakHamNoi on July 25, 2006, 08:36:51 PM
Matsuura Aya no ANN 06-07-19

- Japan is very rainy these days, but Aya doesn’t mind that much, since she doesn’t go out anyway :D (although the high humidity can’t be avoided).
- Aya was told that she looks cool and composed today by the radio staff (the shock that she doesn’t usually look that way, paired with this rainy weather makes Aya's performance on today's show questionable :D).
- Aya took a look back at emails from listeners, which contained suggestions about what she should do on ANN after her birthday. She picked the idea of performing a live song right in the studio (for the first time since she’s been on the radio :o). She even had a piano and a pianist come in (the same one who performed on her last live DVD). The song is “Suna wo Kamu you ni Namida” (Aya is pretty embarrassed, and has to talk a lot before she calms down :o). After the song, she says the atmosphere was different, so she was sweating a bit (even though she is an idol :D), and there were some mistakes in the lyrics as well (:o). The listeners liked it though, so it’s possible that Aya will sing on the radio again. Aya asks the listeners for ideas, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be her own songs – recently, she’s been into idol singers from the 70s and 80s. (:o)
- Next week, Aya will play GAM’s new single on ANN (this will be its first airing, so don’t miss it :o).



from Hello!Online by epifanes
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Elle_Driver on July 25, 2006, 08:47:51 PM
Oh my god, that's tomorrow! Can't wait to hear it!!! :drool:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on July 26, 2006, 12:22:42 AM
OH SHIT GAM SONG!!!! can't wait!

I wonder if her getting into 70's and 80's idols gives any idea how the song sounds like. They already have an old school style with the outfits so it wouldn't be too surprising, but we all know how the outfits could be decieving
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Susu123 on July 26, 2006, 01:54:36 AM
The GAMS are coming!!! The GAMS are coming. Oh im so looking forward to this. *chu
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Asmodai on July 26, 2006, 03:06:19 PM
Oh. Wow!

Sooner than I thought. Yay!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 05:52:28 PM
When I read this yesterday, I thought ANN was next week :lol: But today is more awesome!!!!!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Seagull on July 26, 2006, 06:15:05 PM
*waiting, waiting*
Can't wait any longer
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: lma282 on July 26, 2006, 06:57:23 PM
GAM  new song ( from radio )
http://filedump.jphip.com/GAM_radio_rip.mp3
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Masa on July 26, 2006, 06:58:24 PM
GAM - Thanks (radio-rip)
http://rapidshare.de/files/27105220/GAM_-_Thanks__radio_rip_.mp3.html
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E42F640E07219150

edit: damn, I'm so slow :evil:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 06:59:43 PM
WHOO! THANKS YOU TWO!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on July 26, 2006, 07:02:46 PM
So 90's, so Heisei era. IT ROCKS!

GAM ftw!!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Iamabowl on July 26, 2006, 07:02:48 PM
very nice.. downloading now
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: romi on July 26, 2006, 07:04:31 PM
I say I like the song. It has a certain retro feel to it...despite all the bass and such...and it is Up beat!! I can't wait to see the dance and the PV...Ayamiki :heart:

--
I forgot to say something about the c/w
I love it!!! Ayaya's vocals in the opening verse was superb.
This is going to be a great single. I really really hope we get to see
them performed this song live...
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: tamatron on July 26, 2006, 07:05:24 PM
One word; Ick.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 07:07:09 PM
I REALLY like it! The style of the song is basically my favorite style, sooo yes! Miki totally owns the song! If I didn't know better, I would've thought it was a Miki solo :lol: Either way, they still sound awesome together! Debating whether to get this single or not now :lol:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Iamabowl on July 26, 2006, 07:09:51 PM
Isn't this the song that's supposed to be the theme song for Sukeban Deka? If so, it serves its purpose well - it sounds like a theme song to a 70s TV show.

Overall, it's catchy, and I like the way the bass line moves the song foward. I'm not too fond of the numerous repetitions with just a slight pitch change, but I think the song will grow on me.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: tamatron on July 26, 2006, 07:10:41 PM
lyrics

望みごとを空に叫んだ 大声がかすれてた
恋人にさえ離せず 困ってること全部
100年後の未来は どんな表情で笑うのかな
恋人達はこんなに 愛し合えるのでしょうか

抱きしめたあの夜の約束が気になる友情
私私私ほんとに守れるかな

今夜ありがとうまた会えるだろう 貴重な青春の瞬間
孤独なのを忘れるほど美しい瞳だった
今夜ありがとう今夜ありがとう 明日からの
どんな場面も受け止めるよ ありがとうありがとう

この街の未来もきっと優しさがあるでしょう
不器用な私にだって 守りたいことだってあるし

目が覚めたあの朝の太陽に話し掛けた
私私私ほんとに旅立つのね

今夜ありがとうまた会えるだろう また来ないだってこの瞬間
靴のひもをぎゅっと締めたら 振り向かず進むから
今夜ありがとう今夜ありがとう 明日からもずっと
どんな場面も意味があるだろう ありがとうありがとう
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 07:13:30 PM
Yay! I'll colorcode if someone romanizes it :lol:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on July 26, 2006, 07:16:10 PM
Quote
I like the way the bass line moves the song foward
I find it very Daichi-ish. Pehaps.. he's back!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Seagull on July 26, 2006, 07:16:35 PM
I kinda likes this song, it's catchy, Miki totaly owns in this song and their voices toghter is like really good
Now it's just to wait for the PV
:heart::heart:MIKI\AYA:heart::heart:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Iamabowl on July 26, 2006, 07:17:06 PM
Quote from: Shaoran
I find it very Daichi-ish. Pehaps.. he's back!

what other songs has Daichi worked on?
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on July 26, 2006, 07:22:19 PM
^ Iroppoi Jirettai, Osaka Koi no Uta, Go Girl KNV, Elegie's song, Good Bye Natsuo, and mor (http://wiki.theppn.org/Suzuki_%22Daichi%22_Hideyuki)e (http://wiki.theppn.org/Suzuki_%22Daichi%22_Hideyuki) :D
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Iamabowl on July 26, 2006, 07:23:35 PM
ahhh, very nice list, and I can see what you mean. I just looked for Daichi on wiki.theppn and got some 17 year old singer... anyway, sorry for the thread derailment
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: BakHamNoi on July 26, 2006, 07:42:22 PM
I dont like it. Maybe because i give too much hope in this group.
Or maybe i'll like it with the time.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: boykun on July 26, 2006, 07:42:43 PM
thanks for the preview.

where the hell did Aya go :lol: Miki is all over the song, she totally drowns out Aya. lol.
anyway, the song is alright. sure the arrangement is great as always, but the whole thing nothing too special imo.


Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: aedon on July 26, 2006, 07:44:37 PM
I expected more from GAM ;o; But the song's not that bad. Maybe it'll have a kickass remix like The Stress (Kiki Ver.) :3
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Buson on July 26, 2006, 07:45:25 PM
hahaha~ Wolf always cracks me up whenever H!P releases a new single.

Thank you guys for the file and the lyrics. First impression: Dominated by Miki...but I like the song (^_^)
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Shumatsu Samurai on July 26, 2006, 07:49:29 PM
(http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8458/music3ov.gif) Listens on infinite repeat. I really like it - It fits the image. (http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/9607/thumbsup6ho.gif)
*waits for hot PV*
 
MikiAya (http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8509/wub7ot.gif)
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Masa on July 26, 2006, 07:50:12 PM
It sounds exactly what I imagined it would sound like: a fast, rockish retro song. While it's not as good as I expected it's still easily the best H!P single of the year (that doesn't mean much tho lol).

Ayaya > Miki
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Stirfry on July 26, 2006, 07:58:40 PM
 
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: daigong on July 26, 2006, 08:20:03 PM
Thanks for the effort guys!! The rip quality is great!

I like it. pretty upbeat, funky song.

The guitar drowns out Ayaya's voice XD I can't wait to hear a Miki solo version

agreed, Miki >>>>>> Ayaya  in this song! WHOA!
Title: 06.09.13 | "Thanks!" c/w song: Shinkirou ROMANCE
Post by: Masa on July 26, 2006, 08:36:03 PM
GAM - Shinkirou ROMANCE (radio rip)
http://rapidshare.de/files/27115659/GAM_-_Shinkirou_ROMANCE__radio_rip_.mp3.html
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E36780A046BD2929
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Mr.T on July 26, 2006, 08:37:25 PM
The last part is the best in my opinion, but otherwise this is too rockish for my taste. It is not really bad, but when compared to last the special group of last year (DEF. DIVA and Suki Sugite) it kinda sucks in my taste... xD
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 09:01:45 PM
Miracle Romance! Hot! Thanks again Masa! :heart:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: claymore on July 26, 2006, 09:01:47 PM
I think Shinkirou ROMANCE sounds a lot better then Thanks. Thanks should have been the c/w.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 09:03:37 PM
I LOVE both songs. Definitely getting this single now! If this was a love movie, I could totally see Shinkirou Romance as a filler song :o But yes, great single, imo!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: daigong on July 26, 2006, 09:15:39 PM
Thanks for the c/w uppage Masa!

Shinkirou ROMANCE is a really beautiful acoustic song. I like it too. "Thanks" looks better with hot mini skirts and lots of leg shuffling on TV. Can't wait for the lives and PV!

Damn, I haven't heard so many Ayaya singing in one year. Thanks a lot GAM and DEF.DIVA LOL
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 26, 2006, 09:18:46 PM
I hope both songs get instrumentals... *goes to look for a tracklist of the single*
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: JTRIX on July 26, 2006, 11:26:54 PM
Thanks Masa for both songs!
ummm..... personally I perfer Thanks! > Shinkirou ROMANCE due to the high beat rhythm!
Thanks! sounds like another one of those anime/game theme song!
:lol:
But in comparison I can tell that Shinkirou ROMANCE portrays a higher singing skill than Thanks!, you can tell how well Mikitty and Ayaya sing by listening to Shinkirou ROMANACE.

Nice songs both of them!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: mr.niigaki on July 26, 2006, 11:44:26 PM
I downloaded both songs, thanks!

I'm definatly liking Thanks! more because it's more upbeat.  I really like the feel of it and how their voices work together. Shinkirou ROMANCE isn't too bad either for being a slower song.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: ~Dan~ on July 26, 2006, 11:49:28 PM
Looks like these have already been uploaded, so here's some spare links anyway.

GAM - Thanks!.mp3
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=4B4994A7153E33E6

GAM - Shinkirou ROMANSU.mp3
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=B6C9484B511A2A33
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Asmodai on July 27, 2006, 12:05:51 AM
Yay!

"Thanks!"
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: ASSEMblerEX on July 27, 2006, 12:25:35 AM
Sounds like it's a Giant robot anime theme... I was hoping for an r&b flavor.. oh well
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Stirfry on July 27, 2006, 06:15:00 AM
 
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 27, 2006, 06:24:10 AM
THANKS!

Romanized lyrics thanks to peachgirldb! (Some parts may not be right due to unofficial lyrics!)
Colorcode by me!
Don't repost without permission!


Ayaya     Mikitty


Nozomigoto wo sora ni sakenda
Oogoe ga kasureteta
Koibito ni sae hanasezu
Komatteru koto zenbu

100(hyaku)nengo no mirai wa
Donna hyoujou de warau no kana
Koibitotachi wa konna ni
Aishiaeru no deshou ka

Dakishimeta ano yoru no yakusoku ga ki ni naru yuujou
Watashi watashi watashi honto ni mamoreru kana

Konya arigatou mata aeru darou
Kichou no seishun no shunkan
Kodoku na no wo wasureru hodo
Utsukushii hitomi datta

Konya arigatou konya arigatou
Asu kara no zutto sakittenno
Donna bamen mo uketomeru yo
Arigatou arigatou

Kono machi no mirai mo kitto
Yasashisa ga aru deshou
Bukiyou na watashi ni datte
Mamoritai koto datte aru shi

Me ga sameta ano asa no  taiyou ni hanashikaketa
Watashi  watashi  watashi honto ni tabidatsu no ne

Konya arigatou mata aeru darou
Mata konai datte kono shunkan
Kutsu no himo wo gyutto shimetara
Burimukazu susumu kara

Konya arigatou konya arigatou
Asu kara mo zutto sakitte mo
Donna bamen mo  imi ga aru darou
Arigatou arigatou

Konya arigatou  mata aeru darou
Mata konai datte kono shunkan
Kutsu no himo wo gyutto shimetara
Burimukazu susumu kara

Konya arigatou konya arigatou
Asu kara mo zutto sakitte mo
Donna bamen mo imi ga aru darou
Arigatou arigatou
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Kei on July 27, 2006, 07:47:42 AM
No one has mentioned the arranger yet! It's Nishida Masashi, who also arranged Yokohama shinkirou.

EDIT: Nishida is part of EARTHSHAKER, a heavy metal band that's been around since the mid-80s and is currently signed to zetima.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: JaisBane on July 27, 2006, 09:02:51 AM
Considering the Producer was Daichi and the Arranger was Nishida, Thanks pretty much sounds exactly as I thought it would.  Showa-style lyrics and vocals with a pop-metal arrangement.  I like the song so far, and I think Ayaya being drowned out by the guitar is a result of the low bitrate due to the radio broadcast.  With a 128 or 320 rip her voice will have much more presence.  I agree that Shinkirou Romance is a better song, but it wouldn't really be suitable as the Sukeban Theme.  Overall I think this is the strongest H!P release this year, and it strikes my fancy much more than Sukisugite did.  The biggest problem with Thanks is that it lacks a great hook to tie everything together.  Even so, it's a very solid release.  I'm definitely looking forward to a PV with a Pink Lady style choreography, something like Wanted would go very well with Thanks.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: romi on July 27, 2006, 10:01:05 AM
Quote from: claymore
I think Shinkirou ROMANCE sounds a lot better then Thanks. Thanks should have been the c/w.

I agree that the c/w is a better song, but it will not work cuz everyone know that H!P Ballads is not much of a seller.... Sad but true.

Quote from: JaisBane
Considering the Producer was Daichi

Tsunku is the producer...
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 27, 2006, 10:11:20 AM
I like Nishida :o
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: bmxgamer on July 27, 2006, 05:30:42 PM
I like Thanks! although it's nothing special. At least I won't have to mute the sound when the PV comes out. /perv

Not so keen on Shinkirou Romance though.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Daisuki Daiiyo on July 27, 2006, 10:35:18 PM
Ah! I love both of the songs, though I'm leaning more towards Shinkiroi myself. Thanks! for sharing them ne.

I can't exactly see Ayaya beating people up with Yoyo's to "Thanks!" but I can see "Shinkirou ROMANSU" being played during a sad part of the movie. Can't wait for the PV~
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Shoko on July 28, 2006, 10:27:50 AM
I'm a big fan of Matsuura! Fujimoto on the other hand.. Well, I don't dislike her but I don't like her either.

GAM's new single sounds great! I rather like both songs.. But Thanks! is more appealing in a way..

Can't wait for the PV
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on July 29, 2006, 06:29:01 AM
Both songs aren't bad, but not as good as I expected it would be. I'm thinking I'll like them alot better in a higher quality.

In my first listen, I have to say that Thanks catches my attention alot more than Shinkirou. But I think that's because it's more upbeat. It really sucks that Aya is getting drowned out from the crappy quality since from what I can tell, the two of them sound great together. The bass in Thanks is also a little too prominent for my tastes. The overall arrangement is pretty nice but it gets a little repetative.

Shinkirou ROMANCE is a nice song. It would make a perfect ED imo


Still can't wait for the PV to finally show up
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: smoothee on July 30, 2006, 05:57:40 AM
i prefer shinkirou ROMANCE over thanks!.. i dont know.. i guess i feel their voices are better suited for the slow songs? or maybe i just like slow songs.. personally i feel that thanks! is too fast and the instruments crash with each other? so you cant really experience miki and aya's vocals.. but yeh.. just my little thought
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: maliciel on July 30, 2006, 10:17:33 AM
I sorta confused them for each other in Thanks! lol. I think my misgivings about the tracks are because of the quality. I'm sure I'll like it even more with a good quality rip.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on July 31, 2006, 10:22:00 PM
OMG the cover!
thanks xxskawt @ jpm

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/1609/thankstq0.jpg)

Fact: They way they pose makes boobs to stand out :heart:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 31, 2006, 10:30:03 PM
OMG OMG OMG!!
PINK AND YELLOW

I LOVE THE COVER
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: len.chan on July 31, 2006, 11:01:29 PM
wow! i love it.
They're looks are like 'come and join us' :heart:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Masa on July 31, 2006, 11:25:00 PM
Quote from: Shaoran
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/1609/thankstq0.jpg)

Recent H!P single covers have been hot and Thanks! is no exception :drool:

Aya's boobs > Miki's boobs
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: JaisBane on July 31, 2006, 11:40:50 PM
Shit, that cover beats even the picture of the Diet that was on Nacchi's last single.  Best Cover Ever!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Elle_Driver on July 31, 2006, 11:46:51 PM
Oh yeah, that's a really hot cover! :drool:

Quote from: Masa
Aya's boobs > Miki's boobs


We didn't need the cover to find this out. :P
But the cover also shows that

Miki's thighs > Aya's thighs  :D :P
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on July 31, 2006, 11:57:07 PM
o_o;;


Waaah! Still excited!! Now where's the tracklist? :lol:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Cookie on August 01, 2006, 12:08:36 AM
Quote from: Shaoran
OMG the cover!
thanks xxskawt @ jpm

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/1609/thankstq0.jpg)

Fact: They way they pose makes boobs to stand out :heart:

Too much hotness in one single cover! They both look gorgeous.:heart:
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Post by: JFC on August 01, 2006, 03:30:23 AM
Quote from: Masa
Aya's boobs > Miki's boobs

Quote from: Elle_Driver
Miki's thighs > Aya's thighs
They even themselves out, providing something for EVERYBODY!!! IT'S ALL GOOD!!!

:jerk: :jerk: :jerk:
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Post by: suki* on August 01, 2006, 05:07:44 AM
Am I glad now that I pre-ordered!! :panda_love:
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Post by: Aioros on August 01, 2006, 08:13:29 AM
Great Aya and Miki.

No other name could be better than that.  

:pen_nod:
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Asmodai on August 01, 2006, 08:19:47 AM
ah... ah... ah...

The cover has left me literally speechless.

Awesome!
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Post by: Princess Pudding on August 01, 2006, 10:09:55 AM
Quote from: suki*
Am I glad now that I pre-ordered!! :panda_love:

Ahh! I need to do this soon!!!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on August 02, 2006, 12:28:41 AM
That cover is just plain awesome...

I agree with JB take that Diet pic!!!!(I did actually like that cover >_>)
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Post by: Princess Pudding on August 02, 2006, 04:18:35 AM
I like how a lot of people think the cover's awesome, and yet... it's so plain :lol:
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Post by: Linus on August 02, 2006, 10:08:45 AM
It has the two of the hottest members in H!P so... :P
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Masa on August 03, 2006, 10:26:54 PM
Quote from: Princess Pudding
I like how a lot of people think the cover's awesome, and yet... it's so plain :lol:
It might be plain but at least it has Miki and Aya (looking hot), and not some random building :lol:
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Post by: Princess Pudding on August 04, 2006, 12:01:11 AM
Definitely a lot better. I'm one for the colors, so even if they looked bad, I would've liked it anyways :lol: Pinkyellow FTW!
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Post by: Linus on August 04, 2006, 06:05:40 AM
Discography has it bigger already :D
http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/hachama/07/s_01/

HOTNESS!
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Charoite on August 05, 2006, 10:51:15 PM
I think the cover is great! I'll buy this CD.
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on August 08, 2006, 12:46:32 AM
Quote from: Princess Pudding
I like how a lot of people think the cover's awesome, and yet... it's so plain :lol:

Plain doesn't always mean bad. :P
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Post by: Gblue on August 09, 2006, 11:23:38 AM
just saw the pv preview and then grabbed the radio rip.. ;) i really like this song because its upbeat :)
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Post by: kingthaking81 on August 09, 2006, 11:45:56 AM
finally got a chance to listen to both songs.
it's a waste they didn't harmonize, esp. in thanks! . However, the arrangement sounds nice though. As for Shinkirou, it's kinda boring the first listen. Slow rock songs are dragging too much, and the vocals have too much echo...
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Post by: Masa on August 09, 2006, 05:55:04 PM
Thanks! (pv rip)
http://rapidshare.de/files/28780856/GAM_-_Thanks___pv_rip_.mp3.html
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=BFB12CB0543AE542
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Post by: Carmenrous on August 09, 2006, 09:25:24 PM
thanks for the pv rip!!!now i can die happy!!!:D
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Princess Pudding on August 10, 2006, 12:28:57 AM
WHOOO! THANKS MASA :heart:

And the dance shot scenes in the PV are extremely sloppy... I'm kinda glad that it's a closeup instead!! Makes me think twice about getting the SingleV now...
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Post by: Linus on August 30, 2006, 11:59:33 PM
Only half month for the release. Can't wait :D
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on August 31, 2006, 09:56:30 AM
They are recording a Music Fighter on Sep 4th to be aired on the 22nd.
GAM talk + perf :D
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Post by: KoNa on September 07, 2006, 06:41:08 PM
just heard the preview 'Arigatou' ohh ohhh A++!! mikity is kawaii!!
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Post by: jafeijai on September 12, 2006, 05:18:55 PM
i know that the single is gonna be released tmw, but does anyone have the PV uploaded somewhere?? or is anyone willing to upload it?? i rmb seeing it on youtube or something, and i was wondering where i could get it...
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Post by: Masa on September 12, 2006, 10:20:30 PM
Quote from: jafeijai
i know that the single is gonna be released tmw, but does anyone have the PV uploaded somewhere?? or is anyone willing to upload it?? i rmb seeing it on youtube or something, and i was wondering where i could get it...

http://filedump.jphip.com/masa/GAM_-_Thanks_PV.avi
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Post by: jafeijai on September 13, 2006, 01:17:57 AM
ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU....[no pun intended...]

Edit: o.O is it just me, or can i not dl from that link....? cuz it keeps telling that i'm dling deny.htm x_X
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Post by: JFC on September 13, 2006, 04:32:05 AM
^ Don't use I.E. Switch to Firefox. Once you have, go to the link and Right Click --> Save as.
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Post by: tiny on September 13, 2006, 10:24:15 AM
Mindless Link Propagation:
* Oricon GAM Special Interview + PV (http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/060913_01.html)
* MaX Muse GAM feature (http://www.maxmuse.com/pt/cms/SpecialGam_060913.html)
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Post by: Saburo on September 14, 2006, 12:34:40 AM
Quick question: does the 1st single CD have any first-pressing goodies, a special box or photo card that's WORTH getting?
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Post by: DroolBoy on September 14, 2006, 12:56:49 AM
It doesn't look like there's a first press for GAM's Thanks!.. :o
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Post by: JFC on September 14, 2006, 03:20:00 AM
Quote from: arian
There is http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=HKCN-50040

The first press comes with a bonus DVD.
The "description" for that link says that it's for GAM's Second Single. So it's not for "Thanks!", but for "Melodies" instead.


Edit: Strange, the post arian made that I quoted has vanished. :P
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: DroolBoy on September 14, 2006, 03:33:06 AM
Hm, I wonder what is with that...

yay for corresponding gam sets <3
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Post by: Saburo on September 14, 2006, 04:10:13 AM
Quote from: DroolBoy
It doesn't look like there's a first press for GAM's Thanks!.. :o

Hmm, maybe I'll just get the DVD then...
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Post by: DroolBoy on September 14, 2006, 05:37:40 AM
Yeah, that would be better I think..

What does a single V usually have anyway? Lyrics sheets and stuff..? Or not?
I think it'd be best to have the PV + making + closeup since that way you get visuals with your audio <3
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Post by: ohbahsan on September 14, 2006, 06:20:57 AM
Quote from: Saburo
Hmm, maybe I'll just get the DVD then...
Yep I only ordered the single V too.   But the 2nd single I ordered the limited edition as well.
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Post by: Linus on September 14, 2006, 12:05:52 PM
GAM is 3rd today. GOOD! Considering the Weekly Sales for the past week (http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/), they're moving on good sands, and could reach 25~30K. I also have the feeling this will be one of those singles that will go up as soon as people realises what it is, like that Final Fantasy Koda Kumi single. When the movie premieres on 09/30, more people will notice the song, so I also think it'll be for a long time on charts.

:D:D:D
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Post by: Dj-B13 on September 14, 2006, 12:25:57 PM
yep, once the movie comes out. More will realize the power of the song XD .
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Post by: Linus on September 16, 2006, 12:12:58 PM
2 - 3 - 5 - 5 today :D

Good to see they're not going down quickly.
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Post by: DroolBoy on September 16, 2006, 03:16:02 PM
By the end of the week, I see them being around 3-4...
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Post by: jompuan on September 16, 2006, 05:04:52 PM
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3835/hellogirls17140pl2.th.jpg) (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hellogirls17140pl2.jpg)
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Post by: suki* on September 16, 2006, 06:02:32 PM
They'll do fine. :thumbsup It's AYAYA + MIKITTY~!! ^o^
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Post by: Linus on September 19, 2006, 09:26:06 AM
GAM ends first week with a Weekly #5 and 25,000 copies sold :D
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/35057/

Considering H!M perf has 2% of share and viewers are wotas/buyers already, GAM first week sells are good sells for a newbie group with no other tv appearance than Hello! Morning. Sukeban Deka is not on cinemas yet, so I think they can sell longer thanks to the movie attachment once people notices it.
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Post by: Princess Pudding on September 19, 2006, 09:28:06 AM
Wow! That really is not bad! I don't see them doing extremely well this week, but I could see them still around the following week because isn't that the relase of the movie week? :o
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Dj-B13 on September 19, 2006, 10:38:14 AM
Yep, once that movie hits theaters...the song should blow up.

When I was in Japan last week. There were so much promotions for the movie. YOu walk around Akihabara, so much shop handing out Sukebandeka Tissues with a nice picture on the front * Me and my mom took alot of them haha*

:heart: XD
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Post by: whirlywindz on September 20, 2006, 01:34:04 PM
Weekly #5 is superb!

BTW, just checked the Oricon daily chart and they're at #16 yesterday... Falling too soon, I suppose.
Hopefully the single would be a long seller once the movie hits the theatre
Title: (09/13) 「 Thanks! 」 GAM ~Great Aya & Miki~ 1st single
Post by: Linus on September 20, 2006, 03:57:56 PM
It's Wednesday. Lots of new releases; the drop was expected :p
Still, this doesn't mean they could be selling like when they're #8 :D
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Post by: Linus on September 25, 2006, 12:52:20 PM
-- > 02 > 03 > 05 > 05 > 06 > 08

08 > 16 > 17 > 26 > 19 > 22 > 17

Second week ends for GAM with a push up to #17 today.

It's weekly rank and sales will be known later.

Movie premieres next Saturday. I hope this makes Thanks! stay longer charting.

:):):)
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Post by: tiny on September 26, 2006, 08:31:12 AM
The regular rankings poster on 2ch expects about 17th place for GAM with about 5000 sold this week.

The reason for the raises in the dailies is the continuing stream of Sukeban/GAM events, he says.

Which leads me to think that a v-u-den release is deliberatedly placed long after the GAM release and Sukeban premiere, as not to interfere with those.
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Post by: tiny on September 26, 2006, 11:06:44 AM
And here it is, week 2 in the Oricon charts:

17. GAM - Thanks! (5,485)

total sales so far: 30,337

source: the haropuro ranking thread on the ainotane subforum of 2ch
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Post by: Linus on September 26, 2006, 08:23:41 PM
Thanks tiny! Weekly 17 and 17 today as well. Amazing :D
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Post by: Masa on September 26, 2006, 10:44:19 PM
Quote from: Shaoran
GAM ends first week with a Weekly #5 and 25,000 copies sold :D
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/35057/

Damn, only 25k :(

I hope it starts selling better once the movie is out. If dorama songs can sell lots, then Thanks! should too especially since Sukeban Deka is getting lots of promotion.
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Post by: Linus on September 27, 2006, 12:08:11 PM
Yeah, the movie will make it sell even when Melodies will be out :p

Today GAM is out of the top20, where there are 14 new releases o_O
This means nothing, GAM can be selling as good as yesterday.

Gyamu!!! <3 :D
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Post by: tiny on October 02, 2006, 12:55:47 PM
Daily rankings in week 3 (starts on monday; new releases on tuesday, hence the drop):

17, 37, 45, 41, 39, 29, 30

The weekly total will be made public tomorrow (tuesday).

For more info see the Wiki.theppn page for Thanks! (http://wiki.theppn.org/Thanks%21).
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Post by: Dj-B13 on October 02, 2006, 01:29:36 PM
Quote from: tiny
Daily rankings in week 3 (starts on monday; new releases on tuesday, hence the drop):

17, 37, 45, 41, 39, 29, 30

The weekly total will be made public tomorrow (tuesday).

For more info see the Wiki.theppn page for Thanks! (http://wiki.theppn.org/Thanks%21).



Great Info. Thankya for the heads up!~:heart: :pimp:
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Post by: Linus on October 11, 2006, 09:47:40 AM
06/10/02 *8 12,167 *12,167
06/10/09 10 *3,563 *15,730  
06/10/16 16 *1,704 *17,434

This is the single V. Such numbers for a single V means HIT.
And to think Thanks! vid is teh bore... how will Melodies do? LOL

Fourth week for GAM single cd and it's now up at 34,473. Tie-in with Sukeban Deka is not working. Or people already knew the song and bought on first day lol Maybe Melodies will people make notice Thanks too XD
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Post by: tiny on November 06, 2006, 12:12:50 PM
「Thanks!」 GAM
06/09/13 HAC
06/09/25 **5 24,852 24,852
06/10/02 *17 *5,485 30,337
06/10/09 *37 *2,717 33,054
06/10/16 *63 *1,419 34,473
06/10/23 *93 **,861 35,334
06/10/30 114 **,667 36,001
06/11/06 177 **,476 36,477

SingleV「Thanks!」 GAM
06/09/20 HAC
06/10/02 *8 12,167 *12,167
06/10/09 10 *3,563 *15,730
06/10/16 12 *1,704 *17,434
06/10/23 21 **,958 *18,392
06/10/30 22 **,862 *19,254
06/11/06 37 **,770 *20,024

For ayaya slow but steady selling is the norm, maybe for GAM also? We'll have to wait and see how Melodies does in the long run.
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Post by: Linus on November 06, 2006, 12:16:39 PM
Isn't it the best single V of the year ? Much sells !! o_O
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Post by: wakaba_doll on November 07, 2006, 04:16:53 PM
Quote from: DroolBoy;191887
It doesn't look like there's a first press for GAM's Thanks!.. :o


I *FINALLY* purchased my copy of Thanks! from CD Japan, and for some reason it has it listed as a First Press... But there wasn't any mention of what bonus extras come with it, which I found pretty strange, so now I'm confused! XD LOL Is there or isn't there a First Press for Thanks! ? And if there is, what bonus extra comes with it?

:heart: to anyone who can clear this up!
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Post by: tiny on November 07, 2006, 08:21:41 PM
The official discography entry (http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/hachama/07/s_01/index.html) says: first press: event invitation lottery, serial numbered card.
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Post by: wakaba_doll on November 07, 2006, 08:31:33 PM
^ Thanks, tiny! :heart: I've determined to collect *ALL* of GAM's stuff, since I'm starting out with them right from the beginning, so that makes me happy that there are First Press goodies with Thanks! :heart: