Vocal Discussion of Yuki's Singers

[tabete.mio]

Dear Ms. Kajiura [discuss later]

This e-mail was written by a group of people who are fans of your work and the work of your singers.

Firstly, congratulations on the success of your 3 day special. Many of us, from all over the world, watched the live stream and enjoyed it very much.

One thing we have noticed, however, is that at the recent lives we have attended, it seems that Ms. Wakana looks strained more often whilst singing. Sometimes it appears even painful.

We apologise if this e-mail is inappropriate, but as fans, we were wondering if something might be wrong. Many thanks, and with much respect, your fans.

Is this ok? We can also add something like "and will continue to support" somewhere in this letter. sorry, not really good with English.

Now I'm wondering how will Kajiura-san answer this? I dont think she will be allowed to answer anything that can ruin her and Wakana's reputation.

 

[Kobalos]

Just write it's from a group of fans that met up at lives and got talking. It's technically true.

 

[Mwhlr]

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Now I'm wondering how will Kajiura-san answer this? I dont think she will be allowed to answer anything that can ruin her and Wakana's reputation.

Nope. If you get anything back, it will be "Everyones fine! No need to worry."

She won't risk saying anything that could be spread around the net.

 

[ZoaKaizer]

if u want to sent the letter anyway. I dont think their answer is important for us.
What important is they know the fact we are care for them and love them, and we hope the best.


and my suggestion is we also included more paragraph of encouraging message to them.

 

[Kobalos]

Stress that it's just casual curiosity? idk.

 

[tabete.mio]

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Just write it's from a group of fans that met up at lives and got talking. It's technically true.

Wow, this made me think that we are so few. I hope they take us seriously.

Nope. If you get anything back, it will be "Everyones fine! No need to worry."

She won't risk saying anything that could be spread around the net.

You're right, i see it coming as well. But as ZoaKaizer said, it is more important that they are aware of our concerns.

 

[Kobalos]

To counter the fact that it seems like a few, just put that through each other, you set up a network of worldwide Kajiura fans.

 

[Boblove321]

From what I've been reading in this post, Wakana's voice has been discussed by alot of ppl for a long time now, many with music backgrounds and strong evidence not only at CPM but on Youtube as well. And to be honest even if Kajiura san replies with 'it's ok etc etc' we've made her aware of our concerns as fans of her work.

I see no problem in that and this might enforce either Wakana-chan or Kajiura-san to talk to SMEJ to do something !

 

[tabete.mio]

Dear Ms. Kajiura [discuss later]

This e-mail was written by a group of fans who got acquainted because of your music.

Firstly, congratulations on the success of your 3 day special. Many of us, from all over the world, watched the live stream and enjoyed it very much.

One thing we have noticed, however, is that at the recent lives we have attended, it seems that Ms. Wakana looks strained more often whilst singing. Sometimes it appears even painful.

We apologize if this e-mail is inappropriate, but as fans, we are really concerned and were wondering if something might be wrong. Many thanks, and with much respect, your fans.

I dont know what to add

 

[Descratic]

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Well, I am new to Kalafina and Kajiura-san's music in general, but reading all of this, and seeing the After Eden live compared to past ones (I haven't seen the stream yet), I'm worried about Wakana's health too, and I would like to help with this in any way I can, but please excuse anything below where I may overstep myself (and also the huge post).

Wow, this made me think that we are so few. I hope they take us seriously.

Well, even if we are few ( and even so, we're all over the world!), the point that should be apparent to Kajiura-san or Sony/SME/etc. is that fans are noticing a change in performance quality and worried about it. If they understand that we are noticing something potentially wrong, it would be in their best interest to let Wakana take time off or get treatment if needed. If not for her sake, the Sony/SME/etc. should at least be concerned with how this could affect sales of CDs and tickets and such.

I think that it would be best, as others have said, to keep it as polite as possible, but still be as direct as we can, without overstepping ourselves. I think that it needs to be clear that we're worried about Wakana's health and performing ability.

Even though a lot of this is educated guessing, it's still educated- and we aren't just plucking this out of thin air. And even I, who've know them for only about a year by now, can see that Wakana is sweating and seems to be struggling a lot more to sing than Hikaru or Keiko, or even herself in earlier lives.

I think casual curiosity might be too delicate, but being too direct could overstep the boundaries as well, so it is probably best to keep this anonymous, though that does run a greater risk of not being taken seriously. There's no really easy or safe way to do it.

Also, I agree with Boblove321, I wouldn't expect any reply back (at most a "thank you for your concern" or something similar), but that isn't as important as conveying that we've noticed Wakana struggling in some way (even if it isn't what or as bad as what we think), and getting the powers that be to look in to it.

On the bright(?) side, if the problem is vocal chord nodules, both Florence, of Florence and the Machine, and adele (of adele...) had them and were able to sing again. In fact I saw Florence less than a month after she announced she had them, and she was back to normal. However, they both probably treated the problem right away, whereas this seems to have been going on for two years...

 

[tabete.mio]

I think casual curiosity might be too delicate, but being too direct could overstep the boundaries as well, so it is probably best to keep this anonymous, though that does run a greater risk of not being taken seriously. There's no really easy or safe way to do it.

This is what makes our goal difficult. The subject is too delicate that we have to find the right words to say.

ugh, me and my rusty English

 

[Kobalos]

This e-mail was written by a group of fans who met up at the lives of you and your singers from Europe to Asia. We have been able to set up a network that lets us be able to buy your singles and live DVDs and talk about them.

Firstly, congratulations on the success of your 3 day special. Many of us, from all over the world, watched the live stream and enjoyed it very much.

One thing we have noticed, however, is that at the recent lives we have attended, it seems that Ms. Wakana looks strained more often whilst singing. Sometimes it appears even painful.

We apologise if this e-mail is inappropriate, but as fans, we were wondering if something might be wrong. We are naturally a little concerned about it and would appreciate anything you have to say.

Many thanks, and with much respect, your fans.

Should probably mention that we buy their stuff if we want them to think about sales. Also can't hurt to mention their overseas fans.

I have to admit I'm not used to not being able to use English like I do naturally, so feel free to fix whatever sounds awkward.

 

[Mwhlr]

If you go the full bhoona and write "We are concerned for Wakana's health, her tone, she looks ill etc", there will be too much to this letter. Ultimately, the core of the concern, in its more basic form, is "We are worried about Wakana", so let's keep it as simple as possible. There's no need to shove any more information into it, as if you aren't careful, it can make you seem overly concerned. Remember that the word "fan" itself is short for "fanatic", which is something you certainly don't want to come off as.



Again, correct me if I'm totally wrong.

can't hurt to mention their overseas fans.

That's a good idea. It's something she's maybe like to hear, that people enjoy her music in so many countries. With that in mind, how about...

This e-mail was written by a group of fans who met through your music. We come from different countries and have been to your lives in Europe, the USA and Asia. **We enjoy meeting online** to talk about your music and live DVDs.

**Sound too nerdy?**

Firstly, congratulations on your successful 3 day special. Many of us, from all over the world, watched the live stream and enjoyed it very much.

One thing we have noticed, however, is that at the recent lives we have attended, it seems that Ms. Wakana looks strained often whilst singing. Sometimes it appears even painful.

We are sorry if this e-mail is inappropriate, but naturally we were a little concerned and were wondering if something might be wrong. We would appreciate anything you have to say.

Many thanks, and with much respect, your fans.

Edit at will!

 

[aero.senpai]

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I think it's important to make our point very clear, because this obviously won't be the starting of a conversation. As someone said, if any reply comes, it will be only something along the lines of "thank you for your concerrn, but everything's ok blablabla".

I think casual curiosity might be too delicate, but being too direct could overstep the boundaries as well, so it is probably best to keep this anonymous, though that does run a greater risk of not being taken seriously. There's no really easy or safe way to do it.

This is what makes our goal difficult. The subject is too delicate that we have to find the right words to say.

Yes, that's the big challenge of this But I disagree that we keep it anonymous. We shouldn't mention CPM, but we should indentify ourselves indeed. Like I said, I would have no problem in giving my full name and country.

Should probably mention that we buy their stuff if we want them to think about sales. Also can't hurt to mention their overseas fans.

I don't think that's important. It's not a half-dozen fans abroad that will contirbute to their profit. And, what's more important, we aren't giving a damn to Sony...are we?

If you go the full bhoona and write "We are concerned for Wakana's health, her tone, she looks ill etc", there will be too much to this letter. Ultimately, the core of the concern, in its more basic form, is "We are worried about Wakana", so let's keep it as simple as possible. There's no need to shove any more information into it, as if you aren't careful, it can make you seem overly concerned. Remember that the word "fan" itself is short for "fanatic", which is something you certainly don't want to come off as.

But we also can't take the risk of sounding too superficial. If we only say like "we are worried about Wakana", they'll never take it seriuosly. We should, at least, mention that it's something that we have been noticing for almost two years now, and maybe even say that it's perceivable both in live performances AND studio recordings.


I'm so freakin' LOST in all this! I'm definetely not good at being delicate

 

[Kobalos]

@Mwhlr If you word it like we're keeping in contact online because there's no way we can meet up in person, then it's fine and doesn't sound nerdy.

But we also can't take the risk of sounding too superficial.

We've already shown it's not superficial in that we're worried enough to actually write a letter. There's no need to go overboard with a professional diagnosis when we're both amateurs and people who have no idea of the actual situation. It's better to sound too casual than to sound too concerned.

I don't think that's important. It's not a half-dozen fans abroad that will contirbute to their profit. And, what's more important, we aren't giving a damn to Sony...are we?

That's not the point. The point is that they have overseas fans. Plus, like it or not, Sony is what will have the last say in Wakana's situation.

 

[Hime_Wakana]

We've already shown it's not superficial in that we're worried enough to actually write a letter. There's no need to go overboard with a professional diagnosis when we're both amateurs and people who have no idea of the actual situation. It's better to sound too casual than to sound too concerned.

I agree with you..

 

[Boblove321]

This e-mail was written by a group of fans who met through your music. We come from different countries and have been to your lives in Europe, the USA and Asia. **We enjoy meeting online** to talk about your music and live DVDs.



**Sound too nerdy?** nope it shows dedication and that we're serious hardcore fans not trolls who are sending a letter as delicate as this

Firstly, congratulations on your successful 3 day special. Many of us, from all over the world, watched the live stream and enjoyed it very much.

perhaps a line saying how dedicated FJ and Kalafina have always been or their success- something to suggest that we are not basng our later concern solely on the Vol#9 stream

One thing we have noticed, however, is that at the recent lives we have attended, it seems that Ms. Wakana looks strained often whilst singing. Sometimes it appears even painful.

We are sorry if this e-mail is inappropriate, but naturally we ARE a little concerned and were wondering if something might be wrong. We would appreciate anything you have to say.

I like how this is worded, it shows a lot of concern rather than bashing.'were wondering if something might be wrong.' I feel that this isn't needed. We don't want to already assume that Waa-chan is sick , it could all be down to something as simple as tiredness because since 2010 Kalafina had an increase in performances and combined with FJ, interviews and CD releases.... I think if it was just : 'we are a little concerned and we would appreciate anything you have to say', it leaves Kajiura-san to explore this and not assume. I changed ' we were' to 'we are' so that Kajiura-san will have a greater chance of replying because our worry is ongoing ....this might sound silly so correct me if I'm overeacting

Many thanks, and with much respect, your fans.

I think adding names ,individual countries or emails would not make the letter vague

I like how this letter is going though, it's very delicate but clear. I think for now we shouldn't mention how many years this has been going on , we don't want to hammer Waa-chan nor get her replaced

keep the ideas coming !!!

 

[Hime_Wakana]

Your idea is good...but I'm always a bit 'puzzled sending the mail, I wouldn't want that would cause any problems to the forum...and I found her good in high notes, during AnimagiC; also watching FJ live VOL 9, I have not encountered any particular problems!!

 

[george1234]

Especially adding countries will help, since you will show that its not just people from one country, and Sony's sales calculators will be worried when they see many countries, especially US

 

[aero.senpai]

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But we also can't take the risk of sounding too superficial.

We've already shown it's not superficial in that we're worried enough to actually write a letter. There's no need to go overboard with a professional diagnosis when we're both amateurs and people who have no idea of the actual situation. It's better to sound too casual than to sound too concerned.

Yes, guess you're right here.

I don't think that's important. It's not a half-dozen fans abroad that will contirbute to their profit. And, what's more important, we aren't giving a damn to Sony...are we?

That's not the point. The point is that they have overseas fans. Plus, like it or not, Sony is what will have the last say in Wakana's situation.

I like to think that the last say on this is from Wakana herself. Unfortunately, she seems to be denying it. But, yes, I got what you mean here.

Firstly, congratulations on your successful 3 day special. Many of us, from all over the world, watched the live stream and enjoyed it very much.

perhaps a line saying how dedicated FJ and Kalafina have always been or their success- something to suggest that we are not basng our later concern solely on the Vol#9 stream

One thing we have noticed, however, is that at the recent lives we have attended, it seems that Ms. Wakana looks strained often whilst singing. Sometimes it appears even painful.

I would only change the "recent lives" part, because even if we are not mentioning for how long we've been seeing this happening, the word "recent" may make it look like it's something that just started.


And about adding names, emails, and countries, to me it's fine if we leave it as an option. No one will be obliged to give this information.