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Artist: dj TAKA<br>
Artist: dj TAKA<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Takayuki Ishikawa]]<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Takayuki Ishikawa]]<br>
BPM: 60-144<br>
BPM: 60-144 (beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT), 144 (DanceDanceRevolution), 140 (Dance Maniax)<br>
Length: 2:09 (beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT), 1:49 (DanceDanceRevolution)<br>
Length: 2:09 (beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT), 1:49 (DanceDanceRevolution, Dance Maniax)<br>
Genre: EPIC TRANCE<br>
Genre: EPIC TRANCE<br>
VJ: [[Yuji Takahashi|VJ YUZ]] and [[Goli Matsumoto|GOLI]]<br>
Movie: [[Yuji Takahashi|VJ YUZ]] and [[Goli Matsumoto|GOLI]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC 4th style|beatmania IIDX 4th style]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC 4th style|beatmania IIDX 4th style]]<br>
Other Music Game Appearances:
Other Music Game Appearances:
* [[AC DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX]]
* [[AC DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX]]
* Dance Maniax 2ndMIX APPEND J-PARADISE
* [[AC DMX 2nd append JPARADISE|Dance Maniax 2ndMIX append JPARADISE]]
* [[AC RB groovin'!! Upper|REFLEC BEAT groovin'!! Upper]]
* [[AC RB groovin'!! Upper|REFLEC BEAT groovin'!! Upper]]
* [[CS RB plus|REFLEC BEAT plus]] BEMANI MUSIC FOCUS PACK 01
* [[CS RB plus|REFLEC BEAT plus]] BEMANI MUSIC FOCUS PACK 01
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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* A rock remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Tatsuya Furukawa|good-cool]], simply titled [[ABSOLUTE (dj TAKA feat.good-cool)|ABSOLUTE]], can be found in [[AC pnm 9|pop'n music 9]].
* A rock remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Tatsuya Furukawa|good-cool]], simply titled [[ABSOLUTE (dj TAKA feat.good-cool)|ABSOLUTE]], can be found in [[AC pnm 9|pop'n music 9]].
** A trance remix of ABSOLUTE also by good-cool, titled ''ABSOLUTE (Ultimate Remix)'', appears on his second album, [[good-cool ultra expander]]. This version is based in the pop'n music remix.
** A trance remix of ABSOLUTE also by good-cool, titled ''ABSOLUTE (Ultimate Remix)'', appears on his second album, [[good-cool ultra expander]]. This version is based on the pop'n music remix.
** Another rock arrangement by good-cool, titled [[ABSOLUTE R6]], can be found in [[AC GD GALAXY WAVE|GITADORA GALAXY WAVE]].
* A remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Darryl Duncan|Thuggie D.]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (Cuff -N- Stuff it Mix)]], appears in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]].
* A remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Darryl Duncan|Thuggie D.]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (Cuff -N- Stuff it Mix)]], appears in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]].
* An extended trance version of ABSOLUTE, titled ''ABSOLUTE 2007'', appears in dj TAKA's first album [[milestone]].
* An extended trance version of ABSOLUTE, titled ''ABSOLUTE 2007'', appears in dj TAKA's first album [[milestone]].
* A speed remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Ryu☆]], titled ''ABSOLUTE (Ryu☆ Remix)'', appears on the [[cyber beatnation 2 -Hi Speed conclusion-]] album.
* A speed remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Ryu☆]], titled ''ABSOLUTE (Ryu☆ Remix)'', appears on the [[cyber beatnation 2 -Hi Speed conclusion-]] album.
* The DanceDanceRevolution series uses a shorter version of ABSOLUTE.
* The DanceDanceRevolution series and Dance Maniax 2ndMIX append JPARADISE use a shorter version of ABSOLUTE, omitting 8 measures from the beginning of the song.
* A eurobeat remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Shouya Namai|Tracy]] vs. [[Yu_Asahina]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (EUROBEAT REMIX)]], can be found in [[AC SDVX VW|SOUND VOLTEX VIVID WAVE]].
* A Eurobeat remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Shouya Namai|Tracy]] vs. [[Yu_Asahina]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (EUROBEAT REMIX)]], can be found in [[AC SDVX VW|SOUND VOLTEX VIVID WAVE]].
* A remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Kosuke Saito|kors k]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (kors k Remix)]], appears on the [[beatmania IIDX 20th Anniversary Tribute BEST]] album.
* A remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Kosuke Saito|kors k]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (kors k Remix)]], appears on the [[beatmania IIDX 20th Anniversary Tribute BEST]] album.
** A short version of ABSOLUTE (kors k Remix) appears in [[AC BISTROVER|beatmania IIDX 28 BISTROVER]].
** A short version of ABSOLUTE (kors k Remix) appears in [[AC BISTROVER|beatmania IIDX 28 BISTROVER]].
* Another remix of ABSOLUTE by [[saminun]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (saminun mix)]], can be found in [[AC SDVX EG|SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR]].
* Two remixes of ABSOLUTE by [[saminun]] and [[ismK]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (saminun mix)]], and [[ABSOLUTE(ismK passionate remix)]] respectively, can be found in [[AC SDVX EG|SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
{{Gallery}}
{{Gallery}}
* According to dj TAKA's [https://twitter.com/iam_nota_djtaka/status/173088204960956417 twitter], ABSOLUTE was originally named '''Special Thanks''', but both [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] and GOLI thought the name of the song was "lame", and rejected it.
* According to dj TAKA, ABSOLUTE was originally titled '''Special Thanks''', but both [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] and GOLI thought it was "lame", and rejected it [https://twitter.com/iam_nota_djtaka/status/173088204960956417].
* ABSOLUTE is included as a preview song on the ''beatmania IIDX 3rd style Original Soundtracks'' album.
* ABSOLUTE is included as a preview song on the [[beatmania IIDX 3rd style Original Soundtracks]] album.
* Despite that ABSOLUTE's BPM is simply displayed as 144 in the DanceDanceRevolution series, it actually slows down to 38 at the end.
* ABSOLUTE's BPM changes vary slightly between games:
** beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT: 144&rarr;133&rarr;120&rarr;112&rarr;89&rarr;85&rarr;60&rarr;80.
** DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX&rarr;MAX2: 144.01&rarr;128.57&rarr;125&rarr;102.27&rarr;100&rarr;83.33&rarr;57.69&rarr;38.
** DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME&rarr;present: 144&rarr;130.44&rarr;123.29&rarr;103.49&rarr;98.9&rarr;82.57&rarr;58.06&rarr;38.
** Dance Maniax: 144&rarr;114.65&rarr;109.09&rarr;92.31&rarr;81.82&rarr;57.14.
* ABSOLUTE received a different banner in [[CS DDR KONAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX]].
* ABSOLUTE received a different banner in [[CS DDR KONAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX]].
* In DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX and [[CS DS PARTY EDiTiON|Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON]], ABSOLUTE reuses [[Young Forever]]'s background animations.
* In DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX and [[CS DS PARTY EDiTiON|Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON]], ABSOLUTE reuses [[Young Forever]]'s background animations.
* ABSOLUTE's background animations in [[AC DDRMAX2|DDRMAX2]] feature most of the DanceDanceRevolution character cast at the time.
* ABSOLUTE's background animations in [[AC DDRMAX2|DDRMAX2]] feature most of the DanceDanceRevolution character cast at the time.
* ABSOLUTE received a Single BEGINNER chart in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]].
* ABSOLUTE received a Single BEGINNER chart in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]].
* ABSOLUTE received a new banner in [[CS DDR Party Collection|DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection]]. This banner was also used in [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America)]], and was carried over to arcade titles in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]].
* ABSOLUTE received a Double BEGINNER chart and a different jacket in [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]].
* ABSOLUTE received a Double BEGINNER chart and a different jacket in [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]].
* In DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3, ABSOLUTE can be unlocked in QUEST MODE by beating Milan in Club Tucana.
* In DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3, ABSOLUTE can be unlocked in QUEST MODE by beating Milan in Club Tucana.
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* ABSOLUTE received LEGGENDARIA charts in [[AC CANNON BALLERS|beatmania IIDX 25 CANNON BALLERS]]. These charts can be unlocked by reaching DJ RANK BRONZE.
* ABSOLUTE received LEGGENDARIA charts in [[AC CANNON BALLERS|beatmania IIDX 25 CANNON BALLERS]]. These charts can be unlocked by reaching DJ RANK BRONZE.
** As of [[AC Rootage|beatmania IIDX 26 Rootage]], these charts are available by default.
** As of [[AC Rootage|beatmania IIDX 26 Rootage]], these charts are available by default.
** These charts are available in [[CS INFINITAS 2020|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS (2020)]] since July 26th, 2023.
* ABSOLUTE also appears as one of the background music selectable to play during Accel Rave Time (アクセルレイブタイム) in ''SEVEN'S BEAT'' (セブンスビート), a KONAMI medal redemption game.


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== dj TAKA ===
=== beatmania IIDX ===
Although somewhat flavored with the unique flavor of the game, the track is inspired by the club scene.<br>
==== dj TAKA ====
The trance scene seems to be a bit less psychedelic these days, and more future-oriented tracks with brighter vocals and atmospheres are more prominent.<br>
Although it has a somewhat unique game flavor, this track is inspired by the club scene.<br>
In that sense, the collaboration with GOLI meant a lot to me because he captured the club sound on this track, and I almost cried when I first saw the movie.<br>
The trance scene around me recently feels slightly less psychedelic, and it feels like tracks with brighter atmosphere and vocals will be more prominent in the future.<br>
Of course, the interesting thing about music is that it feels different for everyone who listens, and I hope everyone can enjoy this track as they feel.
In that sense, my collaboration with GOLI, who captured the club sound in this track, meant a lot to me, and I almost cried when I first saw the movie.<br>
Of course, the interesting thing about music is that it feels different for each listener, and I'd be happy if everyone can enjoy this track with their own feelings.
 
=== Dance Maniax ===
The title "ABSOLUTE" means "definitely" or "perfectly unmatched". As title suggests, this number is filled with positivity and brightness. The refrain phrases used in the beginning and ending sections are so impressive, that you won't forget once you hear them. The vibrant synths give you happiness. The middle section suddenly becomes melodious, and its balance with the main phrase is exquisite. This song demonstrates dj TAKA's skill, who also composed "[[Quickening]]".


== CS Information Data ==
== CS Information Data ==
=== [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (America)]] ===
=== [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America)]] ===
You have unlocked the song "ABSOLUTE" by dj TAKA. Debuting on Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, "ABSOLUTE" is an absolutely cool song to dance to with its driving bass line, classical piano melodies and modern day electronic music sounds. Check out other songs by this artist in this game and Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, [[CS DDRMAX NA|DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution]], and [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution]].
You have unlocked the song "ABSOLUTE" by dj TAKA. Debuting on Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, "ABSOLUTE" is an absolutely cool song to dance to with its driving bass line, classical piano melodies and modern day electronic music sounds. Check out other songs by this artist in this game and Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, [[CS DDRMAX NA|DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution]], and [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution]].


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=== GOLI ===
=== GOLI ===
GOLI here.<br>
GOLI here.<br>
I'm addicted to dj TAKA's music, so I made a movie for the first time.<br>
I became addicted to dj TAKA's songs, so I tried to create a movie for the first time.<br>
Drawing materials, applying effects, and editing. It was fun.<br>
Drawing animation materials, adding effects, and editing. It was fun.<br>
I'm wasn't familiar with it, so I learned a lot of things under the guidance of VJ YUZ, and I managed to get it into shape by using a lot of VJ YUZ techniques.<br>
I wasn't familiar with this process, so I learned various things under VJ YUZ's guidance, and it somehow ended like this by repeatedly using VJ YUZ's techniques.<br>
However, it took me longer than I expected, and I was working on this song while ignoring the system screens (other than the movie, like the SELECT screen and the in-game screen) that I was supposed to be working on.<br>
However, it took me longer than I expected, and I worked on this song while ignoring the system screens (other than movies such as SELECT and gameplay screens) I was originally in charge of.<br>
That's why I had to own up for the lost time at the end of the day...
That's why I had to make up for time towards the end...


In my opinion, I quite like all the songs dj TAKA has been making lately, as they all sound like my favorites.<br>
Personally, dj TAKA's recent songs, all have sounds I like, so I quite like them.<br>
There's something about dj TAKA's music that is both a good game song and something that sticks in your head just by listening to it.<br>
dj TAKA's songs are high quality for games, and somehow remain in your mind just by listening to them.<br>
And his skill of using a diverse range of distinctive sounds that ultimately comes together to create the song.<br>
And he uses various distinct sounds, which results in his skill of creating the eventual song.<br>
This gives me something new and rewarding to do every time.
Every time he does this, it provides me with a brand-new challenge.


Famous trance CDs on the market (I mostly borrow from VJ YUZ) are great and I listen to them a lot, but there is something different about dj TAKA's arrangements and dj TAKA style of music.<br>
The songs in famous trance CDs (which I mostly borrow from VJ YUZ) are certainly wonderful, and I often listen to them, but when I hear dj TAKA's arrangements and songs, there's something different about them.<br>
Up until now, we've only participated in movies with button-pushing animations, materials, etc.<br>
I've only participated in creating button-pressing animations and materials for movies until now.<br>
That was my original plan again, but the phrase "ABSOLUTE" stuck in my mind and I wanted to make a movie from scratch for dj TAKA's song.<br>
That was also my initial plan, but this phrase "ABSOLUTE" remained in my mind, and I wanted to try and create a movie for dj TAKA's song from scratch.<br>
So I forced VJ GYO to let me do it.
So I unreasonably requested VJ GYO to let me do it.


I was exposed to a new feel.<br>
I felt a brand-new sensation.<br>
I would like to try a different movie if I get the chance to do it again.
If I somehow have another opportunity, I want to challenge myself to create a different type of movie.
 
== Staff Comments ==
It's an enjoyable song, so I tried to make it feel enjoyable.


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ from 5th through 9th style, 1 to 8 in 10th style, 1 to 8+ in IIDX RED, and from 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards.<br>
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ from 5th through 9th style, 1 to 8 in 10th style, 1 to 8+ in IIDX RED, and from 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards.<br>
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 2ndMIX CLUB VER. through 5thMIX (and the Solo games) rated from 1 to 9, 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.<br>
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 2ndMIX CLUB VER. through 5thMIX (and the Solo games) rated from 1 to 9, 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.<br>
Dance Maniax difficulty rated from 1 to 9 in 2ndMIX onwards.<br>
REFLEC BEAT to groovin'!! Upper difficulty rated from 1 to 10+, 1 to 13 in VOLZZA/VOLZZA 2, and 1 to 15 in 悠久のリフレシア. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd] and [http://textage.cc TexTage].)
REFLEC BEAT to groovin'!! Upper difficulty rated from 1 to 10+, 1 to 13 in VOLZZA/VOLZZA 2, and 1 to 15 in 悠久のリフレシア. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd] and [http://textage.cc TexTage].)


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=== Dance Maniax ===
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