Vocal Discussion of Yuki's Singers

[Martin]

If I had to pick out one, I'd say Yuuka's voice actually. It has this soft 'sweetness' to it. Listening to the See-Saw era, I find Chiaki's voice has a bit of a harsh edge to it in some songs ('Jumping Fish' is one example), although it's not noticeable on others. Yuuka's is very smooth and gentle...which may not make it as powerful and 'expressive' as the others, but her singing style is very...soothing is the best word I can think of.

I didn't realise that I'd heard her voice as a VA too - she played the lead role in Shinkai's Place Promised... film, and that left a huge impression on me.

 

[valeriana runa]

for feminine voice~ I guess, it goes to yuuka~ haha. I don't know why~ but I feel so` :D

wakana's voice also have that kind of womenly feeling~
but it feels like, wakana's voice is like more into "mature woman" voice than yuuka's~

 

[Cerise]

^ yeah, with Wakana I get the 'mature and womanly' feel, from Yuuka I get 'young, girlish and sweet', and actually from Kaori, I also get a youthful feel but it's different to Yuuka, it's more like 'pure, innocent maiden girl' perhaps because her voice is 'lighter' whereas Yuuka's is 'sweet' sounding~

For some reason, I don't get 'feminine' feelings with Hikaru's voice though, I just get 'young and powerful'...and I think whilst Keiko is the other 'mature' sounding voice complementary to Wacchan's, I feel more what I'd call 'motherly' vibes (when she uses her gentle voice) than 'feminine' from Keiko...

 

[Yuki88]

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^Cannot say the same for producers and crew...

Surely lol.

 

[aero.senpai]

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^ Not to play devil's advocate, but what if Wakana knows she has a problem and is fighting against it because she feels that the fans would disrespect her if she took a break? What if learning that the fans (us, at the very least) are concerned about her is just what she needs?

I still think that if it's properly worded, then a message about her might help instead of hurt. There's no need to say "Wakana's performances have been getting worse" - instead, we could say "Wakana's performances are just as good as always, but it seems like she's getting tired quickly now, and that makes us worried about her health." To me, focusing on her health and well-being is the best way to show that we're not trying to criticize her at all.

Agreed. If she knows about her problem, a word from the fans could be the push she needs to take a break and treat it. So, what about "We have been noticing that, lately, Wakana tends to get tired more quickly, and she seems to be straining a lot more to sing, which can be seen on her expression and movements. We are wondering if she is having any issues, and we are worried about her health." We need to send this thing, man, we've been here talking for weeks. XD Btw, who are we planning to send it to?

^ the problem with witnessing the concert when you're at the venue is you tend to get too excited and end up not paying attention to small details so if you can still notice the mistakes it means that they are too severe to ignore. <- speaking from experience.

+1. I watched Minami Kuribayashi, Chihiro Yonekura and Aki Misato live at Anime Friends 2010 here, and when I got to see the videos on YouTube, I was like: "What? Did they miss that much?! I didn't catch a thing when I was there!" LOL

 

[Ophelia Arcana]

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^ Not to play devil's advocate, but what if Wakana knows she has a problem and is fighting against it because she feels that the fans would disrespect her if she took a break? What if learning that the fans (us, at the very least) are concerned about her is just what she needs?

I still think that if it's properly worded, then a message about her might help instead of hurt. There's no need to say "Wakana's performances have been getting worse" - instead, we could say "Wakana's performances are just as good as always, but it seems like she's getting tired quickly now, and that makes us worried about her health." To me, focusing on her health and well-being is the best way to show that we're not trying to criticize her at all.

Agreed. If she knows about her problem, a word from the fans could be the push she needs to take a break and treat it. So, what about "We have been noticing that, lately, Wakana tends to get tired more quickly, and she seems to be straining a lot more to sing, which can be seen on her expression and movements. We are wondering if she is having any issues, and we are worried about her health." We need to send this thing, man, we've been here talking for weeks. XD Btw, who are we planning to send it to?

^ the problem with witnessing the concert when you're at the venue is you tend to get too excited and end up not paying attention to small details so if you can still notice the mistakes it means that they are too severe to ignore. <- speaking from experience.

+1. I watched Minami Kuribayashi, Chihiro Yonekura and Aki Misato live at Anime Friends 2010 here, and when I got to see the videos on YouTube, I was like: "What? Did they miss that much?! I didn't catch a thing when I was there!" LOL

Well, if we decided to email to Yuki-san regarding Wakana's health and performance (during live and recording sessions, coz TTB sounds less...), we need to be careful in choosing our words for it might have effect on Yuki and Wakana. For now, I think Keiko and Hikaru is okay so best if we leave it that way. I suggest we use more words like "as a fan, i am concerned about Wakana's health...." and "...for we noticed Wakana's performance during live concerts was affected by her health...".

For example: As a fan of Kalafina/FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura (whichever preferable), I am here to express my concern regarding Ms. Wakana Ootaki's health for we have noticed her expression of exhaustion during live concerts, especially the recent After Eden live concert at (name and date of concert). (...Suggestions for Wakana...)

That's all I can think of for the moment. Hope it helps a little.

 

[Hime_Wakana]

For example: As a fan of Kalafina/FictionJunction/Yuki Kajiura (whichever preferable), I am here to express my concern regarding Ms. Wakana Ootaki's health for we have noticed her expression of exhaustion during live concerts, especially the recent After Eden live concert at (name and date of concert). (...Suggestions for Wakana...)
That's all I can think of for the moment. Hope it helps a little.

It could be a good way to show the point!

 

[aero.senpai]

Keiko and Hikaru are ok indeed, if they're missing some notes or are too stiff to dance, that's another question Wakana is the only one deserving attention, as she's been noticiably struggling more and more over time. As for your example, what about: "Mrs. Kajiura, as a fan of all your works and singers, we are here to express our concern regarding Ms. Wakana Ootaki's (I think just "Wakana" is good enough, though) health for we have noticed her expression of exhaustion during live concerts, especially the recent After Eden live concert that's available in DVD/BD." Should we write something like "we suggest that she consults with a (voice?) specialist to see if everything is fine"? Or should we add to that "please note that we are concerned about the fact that she seems to be having difficulties to sing, and that we are not just criticizing her performance" to reinforce that we are worried about her health? Guess I'm complicating this too much

 

[Hime_Wakana]

Should we write something like "we suggest that she consults with a (voice?) specialist to see if everything is fine"? Or should we add to that "please note that we are concerned about the fact that she seems to be having difficulties to sing, and that we are not just criticizing her performance" to reinforce that we are worried about her health?

aye aye we should write in this way!

 

[Martin]

I'd definitely emphasise "please note that we are concerned about the fact that she seems to be having difficulties to sing, and that we are not just criticizing her performance" but going as far as recommending she sees a doctor might not be necessary. I'd expect Yuki would know what's best for her at that point, so simply conveying our concer should be fine.

I'd also point out that it's most noticeable in the AE performance...that way you can reinforce you "this isn't criticism" stance but at the same time it'll highlight how it's a recent problem.

I'm really grateful you're going to all this trouble, BTW.

 

[Hime_Wakana]

I'd definitely emphasise "please note that we are concerned about the fact that she seems to be having difficulties to sing, and that we are not just criticizing her performance" but going as far as recommending she sees a doctor might not be necessary. I'd expect Yuki would know what's best for her at that point, so simply conveying our concer should be fine.

I agree , this is a good speech ^^

 

[aero.senpai]

So, we're good with "Ms. Kajiura, as fans of all your works and singers, we are here to express our concern regarding Ms. Wakana's health for we have noticed her expression of exhaustion during live concerts, especially the recent After Eden live concert that's available in DVD/BD. Please note that we are concerned about the fact that she seems to be having difficulties to sing, and that we are not just criticizing her performance"? And here's one thing I forgot to write yesterday: would it be good if we signed the mail with our names (not necessarily the entire names), and maybe countries and email addresses? I think that, "showing our identities" like this, we would be taken more seriously, rather than just be taken for trolls or something. Or am I complicating too much?

 

[Hime_Wakana]

would it be good if we signed the mail with our names (not necessarily the entire names), and maybe countries and email addresses? I think that, "showing our identities" like this, we would be taken more seriously, rather than just be taken for trolls or something.

No no you're not complicated too much Your speech is good ^^

 

[aero.senpai]

Thank you So, where's everybody? Suddenly, this thread got so vacant lol

 

[Hime_Wakana]

Dozo dozo

So, where's everybody? Suddenly, this thread got so vacant lol

ahahah I don't know

 

[Ophelia Arcana]

So who will write to Yuki-san?

 

[Hime_Wakana]

If you want I can write to Yuki-san ^^ no problem ^^

 

[Ophelia Arcana]

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If you want I can write to Yuki-san ^^ no problem ^^

Okay but you must let all of us see what you have written so we can edit and discuss it.

 

[Hime_Wakana]

Of course , of course ^^
The important thing , I think , is to have a confirmation from Yuki-san that she's okay!! *_____*

 

[Martin]

That sounds great so far. I'm perfectly okay with providing my full name and e-mail address as well, FWIW, if it adds credibility and a personal aspect.

The only thing I can think of in terms of altering phrasing or adding anything would be "we are not questioning her talent or the hard work she puts into her performances; we are simply concerned that she has been recently showing signs of tiredness"? It's just a constant nagging feeling in the back of my mind that they feel the weight of expectation from fans, so this message might be a good opportunity to dispel that.

Now I'm being paranoid and over-thinking things!