[Live] asmi at Jindai Festa
I heard that asmi would be coming to this year's Jindai Festa, and thinking I absolutely had to go, I went along with a friend. The weather was bad on the day, but the live performance was bright and wonderful.
Setlist
Aiwanamuchu
Dokimeki Diary
PAKU
Sonna Mon ne
Hakai Zenya no Koto
Kaisei
memory
Call me
Kimi ga Kureta Mono
Kocchi Muite Hoi
Lavius
Yowanehaki
Impressions
She performed 12 songs. That's quite a lot for a mini-live. Also, photography was allowed for the entire show, so after it ended, I was able to soak in the lingering excitement while looking at the photos I took and those posted by others.
The first song, "Aiwanamuchu," was written by "Three," one of my favorite artists. Since she started with a song I love, my excitement was through the roof right from the beginning.
The second song, "Dokimeki Diary," was used in the Pokémon anime. Following "Aiwanamuchu," she performed another catchy song. It was incredibly fun.
And the third song was also one of my favorites, "PAKU." Having three songs I really like in a row right from the start gave me a sense of satisfaction that didn't feel like just three songs. The way you make a snapping motion with your hands during the chorus is unique to this song, and the fast-paced part was also a fun highlight.
From there, it entered a slightly more relaxed zone, and songs I don't usually listen to followed. Among them, "Kaisei" left a lasting impression. Before the live, I told my friend, "Since Jindai's image color is blue, I wonder if she'll sing 'Kaisei'," and she actually did, which was great. Her singing voice was so beautiful that the phrase 'sound source coming out of her mouth' is the perfect description; it was incredibly good.
Also, the 10th song, "Kocchi Muite Hoi," was also written by "Three," and it's another catchy track. We all sang 'Mi ni naranai nara ki ni naranai' together, which created a sense of unity. It's an addictive song, so I definitely want you to listen to it.
The final song was "Yowanehaki." This was the song through which I first learned about asmi, so hearing it live brought up a lot of happy feelings. The lyrics, which contain the sentiment of trying to take one step forward, are also really great. It was the best.
I miraculously managed to watch from almost the very front and center, so the distance was incredibly close. I don't think I'll have another opportunity to see her this close again, so it became a good memory. Also, her singing was truly like a studio recording, so I actually thought her voice during rehearsals was a recording for a while. It was truly shocking that she could produce such beautiful sound outdoors, where the facilities aren't as well-equipped as in a live house. It was a really great live performance.