Donnatokimo.

どんなときも。

Song Information

Artist: Mr.T と Brother Hiro
Composition/Lyrics: Noriyuki Makihara
Arrangement: Tomoyuki Uchida
Vocals: Hiroyuki Uchida
Original Artist: 槇原敬之
Album: どんなときも。 (1991)
BPM: 160
Length: 1:55
Genre: J-REVIVAL
Movie: shiro
First Music Game Appearance: beatmania IIDX 10th style
Other Music Game Appearances: None.

Lyrics

Japanese

僕の背中は自分が  思うより正直かい?
誰かに聞かなきゃ  不安になってしまうよ
旅立つ僕の為に  ちかったあの夢は
古ぼけた教室の  すみにおきざりのまま
あの泥だらけのスニーカーじゃ
追い越せないのは
電車でも時間でもなく
僕かもしれないけど

どんなときもどんなときも
僕が僕らしくあるために
｢好きなものは好き!｣と
言えるきもち抱きしめてたい
どんなときもどんなときも
迷い探し続ける日々が
答えになること僕は知ってるから

Romaji

boku no senaka wa jibun ga omou yori shoujiki kai?
dare ka ni kikanakya fuan ni natte shimau yo
tabidatsu boku no tamie ni chikatta ano yume wa
furuboketa kyoushitsu no sumi ni okizari no mama
ano doro darake no SNEAKER ja
oi kosenai no wa
densha de mo jikan de mo naku
boku ka mo shirenai kedo

donnatokimo donnatokimo
boku ga boku rashiku aru tame ni
"suki na mono wa suki!" to
ieru kimochi daki shimetetai
donnatokimo donnatokimo
mayoi sagashi tsuzukeru hibi ga
kotae ni naru koto boku wa shitteru kara

Song Connections / Remixes

• どんなときも。 is a cover of the 1991 Noriyuki Makihara single of the same name.

Trivia

• どんなときも。 marks the first appearance of Hiroyuki Uchida in beatmania IIDX.

Song Production Information

Mr.T

When I heard about the '90s REVIVAL theme this time, this song first came to my mind.
I respect this artist in every way, including his lyrics, songs, singing, and sound, and of course I still check out his new releases.
There are about three or four best-of albums that include this masterpiece released, so I rearranged "Donnatokimo.", a song which everyone knows and I also love, with great respect.
Firstly, I thought about making it in a light house style, but after some thought, I tried to daringly challenge it as Eurobeat. I created it with two multi-sound sources as usual, so the timbre was quite difficult. I didn't forget about the vocal track. Mr.T's younger brother "Brother Hiro" shows off his wonderful vocals and harmonies.
Anyways, I really love it, so I'd be happy if everyone sings and plays this at the arcade!
I can't do it because I'm embarrassed.

Video Production Information

VJ GYO

The original song was released in 1991 as Noriyuki Makihara's 3rd single.
Needless to say, this big hit song was used in movies and commercials, so everyone knows it very well.

Mr.T seems to prefer highly completed pop sounds which are beloved by everyone, so I think his preferences are reflected in his own songs and in this arrangement.

When the recording was completed and the song appeared in the cabinet, although Mr.T's arrangement was definitely talented, the beautiful voice of "Brother Hiro", who's equally as talented (no, maybe better), received a great reaction from our team!
I want to go to karaoke with him!

Difficulty & Notecounts

beatmania IIDX difficulty rated 1 to 8 in 10th style, 1 to 8+ in IIDX RED, and from 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards.

Game	SP Difficulty					DP Difficulty
	BEGINNER	NORMAL	HYPER	ANOTHER	LEGGENDARIA	NORMAL	HYPER	ANOTHER	LEGGENDARIA
Notecounts	315	387	725	982	-	387	830	-	-
beatmania IIDX 10th style	-	3	6	N/A	-	3	7	-	-
beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED	1	3	6	N/A	-	3	7	-	-
beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY	1	3	6	9	-	3	↑8	-	-
beatmania IIDX 10th style CS	2	3	6	6	-	3	7	-	-