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* A remix of THE SHINING POLARIS by [[Kosuke Saito|kors k]], titled ''THE SHINING POLARIS -kors k mix-'', appears on L.E.D.'s first album, [[Denjin K|電人K]].
* A remix of THE SHINING POLARIS by [[Kosuke Saito|kors k]], titled ''THE SHINING POLARIS -kors k mix-'', appears on L.E.D.'s first album, [[Denjin K|電人K]].
** A short version of THE SHINING POLARIS -kors k mix-, titled [[THE SHINING POLARIS(kors k mix)]], appears in [[AC EMPRESS|beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS]].
** A short version of THE SHINING POLARIS -kors k mix-, titled [[THE SHINING POLARIS(kors k mix)]], appears in [[AC EMPRESS|beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS]].
* The DanceDanceRevolution series uses a shorter version of THE SHINING POLARIS.
* The DanceDanceRevolution series uses a shorter version of THE SHINING POLARIS, removing the acoustic guitar portion of the intro.
* Another remix of THE SHINING POLARIS by [[Ryutaro Nakahara|The 4th]], titled ''THE SHINING POLARIS (The 4th Remix)'', can be found on The 4th's [[Force of The 4th]] album.
* Another remix of THE SHINING POLARIS by [[Ryutaro Nakahara|The 4th]], titled ''THE SHINING POLARIS (The 4th Remix)'', can be found on The 4th's [[Force of The 4th]] album.


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* THE SHINING POLARIS marks the only original collaboration between L.E.D. and Sana in a BEMANI game.
* THE SHINING POLARIS marks the only original collaboration between L.E.D. and Sana in a BEMANI game.
* THE SHINING POLARIS is named after Polaris, the North Star.
* THE SHINING POLARIS is named after Polaris, the North Star.
* THE SHINING POLARIS received a Single ANOTHER chart in [[CS 5th style|beatmania IIDX 5th style CS]].
* According to Sana, THE SHINING POLARIS was [https://web.archive.org/web/20030214053834fw_/http://www.konamijpn.com/products/2dx6th/bonus/main03.html recorded around summer 2000], as she mentions it's been "two years" since she sang the song on the [[CS 6th style|beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-]] website.
* THE SHINING POLARIS received a Single ANOTHER chart in [[CS 5th style|beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection-]].
* THE SHINING POLARIS received a BEGINNER chart in [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 -DanceDanceRevolution-]].
* THE SHINING POLARIS received a BEGINNER chart in [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 -DanceDanceRevolution-]].
* THE SHINING POLARIS' Single HYPER chart is slightly altered in beatmania (2006).
* THE SHINING POLARIS' Single HYPER chart is slightly altered in beatmania (2006).
* THE SHINING POLARIS received a new banner in DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA.
* THE SHINING POLARIS received a new banner in DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA.
* THE SHINING POLARIS is a hidden revival in [[AC SIRIUS|beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS]]. To unlock it, clear any chart of THE SHINING POLARIS(kors k mix) without using EASY or ASSIST options.
* THE SHINING POLARIS is a hidden revival in [[AC SIRIUS|beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS]]. To unlock it, clear any chart of THE SHINING POLARIS(kors k mix) without using EASY or ASSIST options.
** It received its Single ANOTHER chart from 5th style CS upon its arcade revival.
** It received its Single ANOTHER chart from beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection- upon its arcade revival.
** As of December 16th, 2009, THE SHINING POLARIS is unlocked for everyone to play.
** As of December 16th, 2009, THE SHINING POLARIS is unlocked for everyone to play.
* THE SHINING POLARIS' title was first misspelled as '''THE SHINING PORALIS''' in the REFLEC BEAT plus Sana PACK. This was later corrected.
* THE SHINING POLARIS' title was first misspelled as '''THE SHINING PORALIS''' in the REFLEC BEAT plus Sana PACK. This was later corrected.
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== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== L.E.D. ===
=== L.E.D. ===
Speaking of EPIC TRANCE's appeal, I think its melodious and catchy, or sweet melody is created through singing vocals and upper-style tracks, combining the sense of excitement and bliss, etc. In this "The Shining Polaris", Sana's dreamy vocals, who is active in many [[BEMANI]] tracks while commonly known as the "Konami music game diva!", and the matching tracks is completed as "crying TRANCE".
The appeal of EPIC TRANCE is its melodious and catchy melodies, or the uplifting feeling created through its sweet melodic vocals and upper-style tracks. In "THE SHINING POLARIS", Sana's dreamy vocals, well-known as the "Diva of KONAMI music games!" who has performed in many [[BEMANI]] songs, are matched with the track completing a "crying TRANCE".


== CS Information Data ==
== CS Information Data ==
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== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== Yasi ===
=== Yasi ===
I feel as if I've heard it somewhere before, but the phrase of L.E.D.'s world called "crying trance" (according to L.E.D.) powerfully throbs your heart, doesn't it?<br>
I feel as if I've heard it somewhere before in L.E.D.'s world, but the phrases of this "crying trance" (according to L.E.D.) powerfully strike a chord in your heart, don't they?<br>
I think this "certainly" is the song's key point. I am also "certainly" a clubber longing to go to IBIZA island, and "certainly" tried to complete the odd image in my head myself of Po○○・○○n・○○ku.<br>
I think this "really" is the song's key point, while I also "really" dreamed of being a clubber who went to IBIZA Island, and I tried to create my own image of a "real" Pa○○ ○○n ○○ke song.<br>
The title of "POLARIS" means North Star.<br>
The "POLARIS" in the title refers to the North Star.<br>
Yes, it was an important navigator for travelers adventuring in the open seas during the Age of Discovery.<br>
Yes, it was an important navigator for travelers adventuring in the open seas during the Age of Discovery.<br>
Then, when combined with another new L.E.D. song "[[THE BIG VOYAGER -INFINITE PRAYER REINTERPRETATION-|THE BIG VOYAGER]]", titled "Adventurer", do BEMANI players have an idea of "something" he's trying to convey this time through his new song?
Then, when combined with the title of another L.E.D. new song, "[[THE BIG VOYAGER -INFINITE PRAYER REINTERPRETATION-|THE BIG VOYAGER]]", which means "The Adventurer", it seems that L.E.D. was trying to convey BEMANI players the idea of "something" with this new song, right?


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ in 5th and 6th style, and from 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards. beatmania US difficulty rated from 1 to 10.<br>
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ in 5th and 6th style, and from 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards. beatmania (2006) difficulty rated from 1 to 10.<br>
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.<br>
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.<br>
REFLEC BEAT to groovin'!! Upper difficulty rated from 1 to 10+, and from 1 to 13 in VOLZZA/VOLZZA 2. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)
REFLEC BEAT to groovin'!! Upper difficulty rated from 1 to 10+, and from 1 to 13 in VOLZZA/VOLZZA 2. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)
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