YESASIA: Customer Reviews - Farewell (Japan Version) -

j-obsessed
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July 3, 2006

1 people found the following helpful

all in all, a keeper. Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10

After reading "Cherry Blossom-Garden's" review, i wondered if i made a mistake ordering this cd. Like "CB-G" stated, most solo ventures are average at best. "CB-G's" criticism of the vocals and general disappointment was a concern also. Well, at first, the cd was a disappointment, but after 2 weeks, i have changed my mind. For me, the criticism isn't the signing, but the overproduction/programming. Before i review each song, let me agree with "CB-G" and say that the "bonus" Disney song is corny,outdated and does not belong on anyone's cd. 1. FAREWELL: very nice song, lovely signing. The music could have been less "big". GRADE: A 2. MORNING GLORY: the music should have been more guitar based (esp. the instrumental/interlude), but has a nice melody, and nice vocals. GRADE: A 3. This boring song reminds me of a corny theme song to some 70's tv movie. Just a filler song. GRADE: F 4. Essence: The song/vocals are very good, but again, the programming/music production seem to be competing with Tomiko's voice. But still...GRADE A 5. Horoscope: Ever been in a restaurant with an in-house singer? This song will remind you of that. It starts off pleasant enough, but being over 6 minutes, it gets old after about 3 minutes. Musically, it is bland. GRADE:C 6. Complacence: This song will make D.A.I. fans happy. It has a great DAI feel to it. Only gripe (a minor gripe), is the programming that fills the gaps. GRADE:A 7. This may be one of the vocal gripes that "CB-G" had. The song itself is very nice but Tomiko could have toned down her voice a bit. But still..GRADE A 8. Holy Planet: Boring, nothing to remember it by. GRADE: F 9. Before Sunset: This song is a pleasure to listen to, but again, there is to much going on musically. It would have been fine with the basic guitar/piano background. nice vocals. GRADE: A 10. Hold Me: Boring jazz/dinner house type music. But, Tomiko's singing turn it into a pleasing song. GRADE: A-. Musically, i wasn't to impressed with this cd, but Tomiko and her voice are "all that", and make this cd a keeper. Oh, FYI, i folded the cd booklet over, and i am using the lovely photo (that is next the stupid Disney song) as the cd cover photo.

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July 3, 2006

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all in all, a keeper. Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10

After reading "Cherry Blossom-Garden's" review, i wondered if i made a mistake ordering this cd. Like "CB-G" stated, most solo ventures are average at best. "CB-G's" criticism of the vocals and general disappointment was a concern also. Well, at first, the cd was a disappointment, but after 2 weeks, i have changed my mind. For me, the criticism isn't the signing, but the overproduction/programming. Before i review each song, let me agree with "CB-G" and say that the "bonus" Disney song is corny,outdated and does not belong on anyone's cd. 1. FAREWELL: very nice song, lovely signing. The music could have been less "big". GRADE: A 2. MORNING GLORY: the music should have been more guitar based (esp. the instrumental/interlude), but has a nice melody, and nice vocals. GRADE: A 3. This boring song reminds me of a corny theme song to some 70's tv movie. Just a filler song. GRADE: F 4. Essence: The song/vocals are very good, but again, the programming/music production seem to be competing with Tomiko's voice. But still...GRADE A 5. Horoscope: Ever been in a restaurant with an in-house singer? This song will remind you of that. It starts off pleasant enough, but being over 6 minutes, it gets old after about 3 minutes. Musically, it is bland. GRADE:C 6. Complacence: This song will make D.A.I. fans happy. It has a great DAI feel to it. Only gripe (a minor gripe), is the programming that fills the gaps. GRADE:A 7. This may be one of the vocal gripes that "CB-G" had. The song itself is very nice but Tomiko could have toned down her voice a bit. But still..GRADE A 8. Holy Planet: Boring, nothing to remember it by. GRADE: F 9. Before Sunset: This song is a pleasure to listen to, but again, there is to much going on musically. It would have been fine with the basic guitar/piano background. nice vocals. GRADE: A 10. Hold Me: Boring jazz/dinner house type music. But, Tomiko's singing turn it into a pleasing song. GRADE: A-. Musically, i wasn't to impressed with this cd, but Tomiko and her voice are "all that", and make this cd a keeper. Oh, FYI, i folded the cd booklet over, and i am using the lovely photo (that is next the stupid Disney song) as the cd cover photo.

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Maximillian
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April 17, 2006

3 people found the following helpful

Excellent start to a solo career! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10

Van Tomiko's first solo album after the breakup of DAI is a brilliant start to her solo career! She brings to the world of Japanese music an aura of maturity and confidence in her musical style and overall presentation. Her voice shines in a variety of musical styles. Compared to the over-sexed Britney Spears-esque manufactured pop tunes of Koda Kumi and BOA, Tomiko is a true angel! Whether you are a fan of DAI or not, there's plenty to like in Van Tomiko's 'Farewell'.

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Voyage
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March 29, 2006

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Absolutely AMAZING! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10

My first reaction was: Oh... my.. G**!! (The first song on the CD brought tears to my eyes.. it really is touching)

This CD is amazing!!

As many of D*A*I's devoted fans i too was sad upon hearing that they would break up the band

But no reason to despair, because Tomiko-san can make just as good music (if not better!) alone.. the style on this album is very flattering to her voice.. very 'smoky bar' like.. like the 'Hold me..' pv ^_^ mixed with GREAT rock songs
And it's VERY nice that she is going back to original japanese intruments on some of the tracks

Of course, this is NO replacement of Do As Infinity, and nothing ever will be... but please, support our Van Tomiko if you liked/like her voice

As a solo artist Tomiko-san is DEFINATELY the most original singer in Japan.. her style is very different from the over-used cutesy-pop we see alot of.. her new solo style is VERY mature and original

This CD is absolutely AMAZING!!!

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