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* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received a new Single ANOTHER chart in beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-, a slightly modified version of the original 7KEY chart. This chart is exclusive to that game.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received a new Single ANOTHER chart in beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-, a slightly modified version of the original 7KEY chart. This chart is exclusive to that game.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received a new Single EXPERT chart in [[CS DDR FESTIVAL|DDR FESTIVAL -DanceDanceRevolution-]], replacing its old one. This chart was also used in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX4|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX4]] and [[CS DDR UNIVERSE|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE]].
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received a new Single EXPERT chart in [[CS DDR FESTIVAL|DDR FESTIVAL -DanceDanceRevolution-]], replacing its old one. This chart was also used in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX4|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX4]] and [[CS DDR UNIVERSE|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE]].
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL appeared on mock-up screenshots of [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]]. However, it has never been on an arcade DanceDanceRevolution title.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL appeared on mock-up screenshots of [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]]. However, it has never appeared on an arcade DanceDanceRevolution title.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received an updated background in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]].
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received an updated background in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]].
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received proper BEGINNER charts in DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX4.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL received proper BEGINNER charts in DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX4.
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* SOMETHING WONDERFUL is one of the Phase 2 unlockable songs of the ''Mystery Line'' event of [[AC copula|beatmania IIDX 23 copula]]. It could be unlocked from May 26th, 2016.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL is one of the Phase 2 unlockable songs of the ''Mystery Line'' event of [[AC copula|beatmania IIDX 23 copula]]. It could be unlocked from May 26th, 2016.
** It received a brand new Single ANOTHER chart with Charge Notes, and a new set of Double charts.
** It received a brand new Single ANOTHER chart with Charge Notes, and a new set of Double charts.
** In [[AC SINOBUZ|beatmania IIDX 24 SINOBUZ]], its charts can be purchased with [[AC SINOBUZ/Kinran no omamori unlocks|Kinran no omamori (金襴のお守り)]] from December 14th, 2016.
** In [[AC SINOBUZ|beatmania IIDX 24 SINOBUZ]], its charts can be purchased with [[AC SINOBUZ/Kinran no omamori unlocks|Kinran no omamori]] (金襴のお守り) from December 14th, 2016.
** From [[AC CANNON BALLERS|beatmania IIDX 25 CANNON BALLERS]] onwards, it is available by default.
** From [[AC CANNON BALLERS|beatmania IIDX 25 CANNON BALLERS]] onwards, it is available by default.
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL is unlockable in [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] from May 6th, 2020, after purchasing its charts with [[CS INFINITAS/BIT unlocks|BITs]].
* SOMETHING WONDERFUL is unlockable in [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] from May 6th, 2020, after purchasing its charts with [[CS INFINITAS/BIT unlocks|BITs]].
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== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection- ===
=== beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection- ===
==== L.E.D. a.k.a Kakuta ====
==== Kakuta a.k.a L.E.D. ====
"What's happening from now on?"<br>
"What's happening now?"<br>
",,,,,,, It's wonderful."
",,,,,,, It's something wonderful."


That's why it's EPIC TRANCE.<br>
That's why it's EPIC TRANCE.<br>
When you speak about trance in the streets, people think about Euro, but it's part of Epic. Even around me, psychedelic is declining. Except with one person, myself.
When people think of trance, they think about Euro, but it's part of Epic. Even around me, goa and psychedelic music are declining. Except for one person, myself.


Aside from that, this EPIC TRANCE became the first track completed as a collaboration with Togo-chef.<br>
Aside from that, this EPIC TRANCE song is my first collaboration with Togo-chef.<br>
I've remixed Togo-chef's songs, had him play the guitar on my tracks etc., and provided materials, but he played the guitar during the production stage, which was surprisingly his first time in our long relationship.<br>
I've remixed Togo-chef's songs, had him play the guitar on my tracks etc., and provided materials, but this is the first time in our long relationship that he has participated in the guitar arrangement from the production stage.<br>
If I recall one year ago, he taught me various things at work, as I was a beginner who didn't understand left and right,,,, this story is becoming long, so I'll stop.
If I recall one year ago, he taught me various things at work, as I was a beginner who didn't understand left and right,,,, but this story is becoming long, so I'll stop.


Well, halfway through production of this track, I inserted the programmed guitars, but it wasn't good, and I hesitated and wondered what~to~do, so I asked Togo-chef to replace it and start from the beginning. As a result, I'm glad he was able to participate.<br>
Well, halfway through production of this track, I inserted programmed guitars, but it wasn't good, and I hesitated and wondered what~to~do, so I asked Togo-chef to replace it and start from the beginning. As a result, I'm glad he was able to participate.<br>
I think the addition of Togo-chef's acoustic guitar produced an indescribable, idyllic, and bright track.
I think the addition of Togo-chef's acoustic guitar produced an indescribable, idyllic, and bright track.


=== beatmania IIDX 6th style ===
=== beatmania IIDX 6th style ===
==== L.E.D. ====
==== L.E.D. ====
'''"What's happening from now on?"'''
'''"What's happening now?"'''


'''",,,,,,, It's wonderful."'''
'''",,,,,,, It's something wonderful."'''


That's why it's EPIC TRANCE.
That's why it's EPIC TRANCE.


There's a guitar solo midway through this track, and I created this melody with the initial plan to let Sana sing it, but as the schedule didn't fit and I didn't have time to think of the lyrics, I inserted the programmed guitar from the demo stage.<br>
There's a guitar solo in the middle of this track, and my original plan was to have Sana sing this melody, but as the schedule didn't fit and I didn't have time to think of the lyrics, so I inserted the programmed guitar from the demo stage.<br>
However, it may be a result from my poor programming skills, but I felt like something was missing, so I discussed with Togo-chef for him to play the live guitar this time. Furthermore, he presented an arrangement plan for the song.<br>
However, I felt that something was missing, perhaps as a result from my poor programming skills, so I discussed with Togo-chef for him to play live guitar this time. Furthermore, he suggested an arrangement plan for the song.<br>
So, I tried to put it in the track, but yes, it feels very good! The peaceful image of the track is emphasized, which felt idyllic and bright. Thank you very much, Togo-chef!
So, I tried to put it in the track, and yes, it feels very good! The peaceful image of the track is emphasized, which felt idyllic and bright. Thank you very much, Togo-chef!


In other words, I created "SOMETHING WONDERFUL" with the comparative result of an "I've got it" feeling.
In other words, I created "SOMETHING WONDERFUL" with a relatively all right result.


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection- ===
=== beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection- ===
==== YASI ====
==== Yasi ====
Well, the birthplace of this type of music is in Europe and the UK scene.<br>
Well, the home of this type of music is the European and UK scene.<br>
My first impression when I heard this track was "European Super Express".<br>
My first impression when I heard this track was "European Super Express".<br>
Or rather, going through a self-thinking circuit as usual, I connected the refreshing melody to the wonderful scenery from the train window when I went to Switzerland during the fall of last year.
Or rather, going through a self-thinking circuit as usual, I connected the refreshing melody to the wonderful scenery from the train window when I went to Switzerland last fall.


Oh, L.E.D. makes his first appearance in the movie, being deep in thought by the window.
Oh, L.E.D. makes his first appearance in the movie, being deep in thought by the window.
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Hello. I'm Yasi, who's in charge of the home version.
Hello. I'm Yasi, who's in charge of the home version.


Although I asked L.E.D. about the origin of this title before I created the movie, I finished it with nothing to do with the title. Oh, this happens every time....
Although I asked L.E.D. about the origin of this title before I created the movie, I ended up making a content that has little to do with it. Oh, this happens every time....


As the UK is the birthplace of the most recent and familiar EPIC, I tried to cram my memories of when I went to Switzerland last year, how was it?
Since the most recent familiar home of EPIC is the UK, I tried to cram my memories of when I went to Switzerland last year, how was it?


Actually, I later noticed that while this "car window" movie and vehicle are different, there's materials with clips of famous UK artists together, so this is really coincidental.
Actually, I later realized that there is a clip of a famous UK artist that is the same material as this "train window" movie, although the vehicle is differen and this is really coincidental.


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
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[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:DDR Songs]]
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution Songs]]
[[Category:DDR CS Exclusives]]
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution CS Exclusives]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs with Unique Title Cards]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs with Unique Title Cards]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs with Unique Videos]]
[[Category:beatmania IIDX Songs with Unique Videos]]
[[Category:Songs that sound different between difficulties]]
[[Category:Songs that sound different between difficulties]]