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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* According to [[Tomosuke Funaki|TOMOSUKE]]'s staff comments, NORTH is his favorite beatmania APPEND GOTTAMIX2 ~Going Global~ song. | |||
* NORTH's overlays were not retained when the song was revived in [[CS IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]]. | * NORTH's overlays were not retained when the song was revived in [[CS IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]]. | ||
* NORTH is one of the hidden songs pop'n music 16 PARTY♪, unlockable from April 9th, 2008. To unlock it, clear [[Kurageeta|クラゲータ]] with the 上下さかさま (Jogesakasama) Ojama. NORTH will be available in the SECRET category for your next Stage. | * NORTH is one of the hidden songs pop'n music 16 PARTY♪, unlockable from April 9th, 2008. To unlock it, clear [[Kurageeta|クラゲータ]] with the 上下さかさま (Jogesakasama) Ojama. NORTH will be available in the SECRET category for your next Stage. | ||
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* NORTH was one of the new songs from pop'n music 16 PARTY♪ that was cut on the [[AC pnm 17|next pop'n music title]], along with [[20,november]] and [[Mighty Guy]]. | * NORTH was one of the new songs from pop'n music 16 PARTY♪ that was cut on the [[AC pnm 17|next pop'n music title]], along with [[20,november]] and [[Mighty Guy]]. | ||
* NORTH has never been on a CS release of pop'n music. | * NORTH has never been on a CS release of pop'n music. | ||
== Music Comment == | == Music Comment == | ||
An Irish breeze performs a beautiful melody, while the Celtic DNA creates an intricate beat, forming a supreme epic trance song. | |||
== Song Production Information == | == Song Production Information == | ||
=== beatmania | === beatmania === | ||
==== HEIGO TANI ==== | ==== HEIGO TANI ==== | ||
This version of beatmania was a compilation of ethnic music, so I was put in charge of Celtic music. I struggled a lot to create the melody, as Celtic music refers to music created by Irish people, with there being various kinds. I also tried to combine a Celtic-style melody with the currently popular genre of trance, as well as breakbeats to make the beats complex. Don't get flustered by these complex beats, just do your best to stay on rhythm and succeed at the game. | This version of beatmania was a compilation of ethnic music, so I was put in charge of Celtic music. I struggled a lot to create the melody, as Celtic music refers to music created by Irish people, with there being various kinds.<br> | ||
I also tried to combine a Celtic-style melody with the currently popular genre of trance, as well as breakbeats to make the beats complex.<br> | |||
Don't get flustered by these complex beats, just do your best to stay on rhythm and succeed at the game. | |||
=== beatmania IIDX === | |||
==== [[Toshiyuki Kakuta|L.E.D.LIGHT]] ==== | ==== [[Toshiyuki Kakuta|L.E.D.LIGHT]] ==== | ||
HEIGO TANI, also known as WALL5, is a popular techno creator and a famous member of the | HEIGO TANI, also known as WALL5, is a popular techno creator and a famous member of the breakbeats unit "CO-FUSION", which is currently attracting attention worldwide, and is an artist I'm personally interested in.<br> | ||
This "CELTRANCE" genre is created by fusing Celtic melodies with trance, which is different from the Goa trance that I (L.E.D.LIGHT) often use (although I think the roots are similar). It's a genre commonly known as Euro trance or epic trance. | This "CELTRANCE" genre is created by fusing Celtic melodies with trance, which is different from the Goa trance that I (L.E.D.LIGHT) often use (although I think the roots are similar). It's a genre commonly known as Euro trance or epic trance. | ||
It's inspired by elements of German trance and characterized by glittering synth chord sequences and "sweet" melodies, and often includes dreamy female choruses.<br> | It's inspired by elements of German trance and characterized by glittering synth chord sequences and "sweet" melodies, and often includes dreamy female choruses.<br> | ||
Epic (Euro) trance has primarily been popular in Europe from the previous year to this year, but it seems to recently become standardized in clubs on Ibiza, Spain, a famous resort island.<br> | Epic (Euro) trance has primarily been popular in Europe from the previous year to this year, but it seems to recently become standardized in clubs on Ibiza, Spain, a famous resort island.<br> | ||
Epic (Euro) trance parties are also held at several clubs in Japan, and they | Epic (Euro) trance parties are also held at several clubs in Japan, and they've become very popular. | ||
I highly recommend Epic trance parties for those intending to visit a club for the first time.<br> | I highly recommend Epic trance parties for those intending to visit a club for the first time.<br> | ||
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=== pop'n music === | === pop'n music === | ||
==== [[Jun Wakita|wac]] ==== | ==== [[Jun Wakita|wac]] ==== | ||
Hello. wac here somehow.<br> | |||
I actually thought about asking L.E.D. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080308193228/http://www.konamistyle.jp/customfactory/led_1st/ who's currently accepting reservations for] [[Denjin K]]), to comment on this song since he was associated with it, but anyways, L.E.D.-GGGGG is very busy [https://web.archive.org/web/20081015211706/http://mp.i-revo.jp/user.php/led/ with Denjin K currently in production], so I'll comment for now.<br> | |||
By the way, NORTH is a song by WALL5 and not L.E.D., so it's not included in "Denjin K". But please buy it. | |||
I didn't work much in pop'n 16 PARTY, but when I interrupted a meeting to decide the unlock conditions and said "North is opposite the South Pole" and left without saying anything else, this left a good impression that I will pass down.<br> | |||
Well about NORTH, it first appeared in GOTTA2, which I played a lot later, but wac first played this song in beatmania IIDX 4th style, which he was involved in, and I remember being shocked while saying "wow, there's trance like this!". From the nostalgia, I went to look at the official website back then, and I was also there, so I somehow felt very embarrassed. That's why this song is wac's flesh and blood, who was practicing hard at IIDX back then. | |||
These notecharts are based on the Double Play notecharts at that time. The button sounds are mainly drums, which reminded me of the limited space way back then, and I'm a nostalgic old man.<br> | |||
I also want to play the interacting harpsichord and strings in the middle section! You probably thought about that, but perhaps you also want the opportunity to play them! So, if you have IIDX data from L.E.D. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080308193228/http://www.konamistyle.jp/customfactory/led_1st/ who's currently accepting reservations for Denjin K]), please tell me! I asked Kondo, who's in charge of the home version ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080612102008/http://www.konami.jp/bemani/bm2dx/gs/14gold/ currently accepting reservations for] [[CS GOLD|CSIIDXGOLD]]), where the data was.<br> | |||
Well, the song was from around eight years ago after all, so there's no data.<br> | |||
That's right, I thought so. | |||
It wasn't because it was bothersome! That's an excuse. | |||
== Character Information == | |||
This music that people call trance, doesn't sound very bad... | |||
=== shio === | |||
This masterpiece has arrived~. It's nostalgic, yet new. | |||
I searched for the GOTTA MIX 2 page link~, but it seems the HP disappeared... pfft, it's gone. If many people know about this, they'll be blessed with pop crossovers. | |||
The animations are a bit nostalgic and sepia colored. And to those who enjoyed playing it in the original game, there's even more joy! And I tried to include other win.lose actions. To those who enjoyed them, it's worth my effort. If you've seen the original movie, it's hard to miss. I also tried to include a straw hat in the illustration. | |||
== Video Production Information == | == Video Production Information == | ||
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That version is a masterpiece. I'm going to run away. | That version is a masterpiece. I'm going to run away. | ||
== | == Staff Comments == | ||
=== [[eimy]] === | |||
It's cool~! There are many wonderful crossovers that somehow couldn't be included until now!<br> | |||
I'm embarrassed that I didn't know these songs until it was included in pop'n, but they're many songs I really love. | |||
=== [[Mamiko Maeda|mayo]] === | |||
CELTRANCE has a lovely atmosphere.<br> | |||
It's arrangement gives it a cool plus speedy feeling!<br> | |||
It feels refreshing and exciting to play in pop'n♪ | |||
=== [[Ryuta Tamura|TAMA]] === | |||
He came up with a good idea for the unlock conditions.. I applaud the staff for coming up with this idea.<br> | |||
But the Jogesakasama Ojama is difficult.<br> | |||
When I lowered the HI-SPEED to 0.5~1.0, it became quite easy to play. | |||
=== [[Masaru Nakamura|masaru]] === | |||
Jogesakasama Ojama is certainly difficult.<br> | |||
In such times, I recommend playing it in 5-Button MODE.<br> | |||
Let's try to play "[[Kurageeta|NAN-KYOKU]]" with the "Jogesakasama Ojama" in 5-Button MODE.<br> | |||
If you can clear it, you can play CELTRANCE using the 5-Button and NORMAL notecharts. | |||
Well... it's already available by default. | |||
=== [[Yuki Shibata|Mameshiba]] === | |||
Even though this is trance, it's somewhat nostalgic... that's CELTRANCE!<br> | |||
When I thought about the unlock conditions, it's NORTH, so this song is related to directions! So, starting with NAN-KYOKU, I thought that playing [[Nishishinjuku seisou kyoku|PERCUSSIVE]], [[Texas no gunman|WESTERN]], [[Koisuru Tokyo|TOKYO ROMAN]], [[North Wind|HYPER J-POP 2]], and finally [[Mahjong Fight Club tokubetsu setsuzokukyoku|MFC]] was excessive, so I decided to use "NAN-KYOKU with Jogesakasama Ojama".<br> | |||
Playing it with the Jogesakasama Ojama is harder than it seems, so I did my best to lower the HI-SPEED and difficulty.<br> | |||
When I actually saw it being played, its conditions were very lovely, with the pop-kun going south to north.<br> | |||
By the way, those who read "北上" as "kitakami", often travel on the Tohoku Shinkansen or are from Iwate prefecture. | |||
=== [[Shinichiro Yamanaka|Daniel]] === | |||
Huh.. that's really all I can say. | |||
I wonder if it sounds mysterious and somehow lonely? That's my impression of it, but the rapid sounds are cool!! That's what I think. | |||
I had a score battle with TAMA on the NORMAL notecharts.<br> | |||
It was difficult to find the timing in the middle section to somehow get COOL to appear!<br> | |||
That's the point!<br> | |||
You should also try to play it~ | |||
=== TOMOSUKE === | |||
This is actually my favorite song from GOTTA MIX 2.<br> | |||
It's personally tied as a masterpiece with "[[Lovergirl In Summer ~GUHROOVY HARD CORE MIX~|Lovergirl In Summer]]" from [[CS bm GOTTA|GOTTA MIX]].<br> | |||
I remember the final explosion sound being too loud when I adjusted the volume, that I surprised the entire team when they nearly finished development.<br> | |||
But, a boom like this! Isn't it better to sound like this? Is it not good? Is that so? | |||
== Difficulty & Notecounts == | == Difficulty & Notecounts == | ||