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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* A long version of Turii ~Panta rhei~, titled ''Turii ~Panta rhei~ トゥーリと星の民'', appears on Zektbach's first album, [[The Epic of Zektbach -Ristaccia-]].
* A long version of Turii ~Panta rhei~, titled ''Turii ~Panta rhei~ トゥーリと星の民'', appears in Zektbach's first album, [[The Epic of Zektbach -Ristaccia-]].
** An orchestra chorus version of Turii ~Panta rhei~ トゥーリと星の民 appears on Zektbach's second album [[The Epic of Zektbach -Masinowa-]].
** An orchestra chorus version of Turii ~Panta rhei~ トゥーリと星の民 appears in Zektbach's second album [[The Epic of Zektbach -Masinowa-]].
* A piano arrangement of Turii ~Panta rhei~ by [[Taro Makido]], titled ''Turii -Panta rhei- トゥーリと星の民'', can be found on the [[The Epic of Zektbach -PIANO COLLECTION-]] album.
* A piano arrangement of Turii ~Panta rhei~ by [[Taro Makido]], titled ''Turii -Panta rhei- トゥーリと星の民'', appears in the [[The Epic of Zektbach -PIANO COLLECTION-]] album.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* [[smooooch|smooooch・∀・]] and Turii ~Panta rhei~ are Maya Takamura's final works as an in-house KONAMI designer.
* [[smooooch|smooooch・∀・]] and Turii ~Panta rhei~ are Maya Takamura's final works as an in-house KONAMI designer.
** The video for Turii ~Panta rhei~ is the first that Maya has made where she uses a full color storyboard.
** Turii ~Panta rhei~'s video is Maya's first time using a full color storyboard.
* According to Zektbach, the name of the main character in Turii ~Panta rhei~'s movie is Malchut.
* According to Zektbach, the name of the main character in Turii ~Panta rhei~'s movie is Malchut.
* Turii ~Panta rhei~'s beatmania IIDX charts were created by TOMOSUKE himself. [https://mond.how/ja/topics/2xyfcbncwcat294]
* Turii ~Panta rhei~'s beatmania IIDX charts were created by TOMOSUKE himself [https://mond.how/ja/topics/2xyfcbncwcat294].
* Turii ~Panta rhei~ is one of the beatmania crossovers in REFLEC BEAT as part of [[Lincle LINK]] 1. It is unlocked by clearing all Normal Level 6 and below songs in the EMPRESS folder in [[AC Resort Anthem|beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem]] or [[AC Lincle|beatmania IIDX 19 Lincle]].
* Turii ~Panta rhei~ is one of the beatmania crossovers in REFLEC BEAT as part of [[Lincle LINK]] 1. It is unlocked by clearing all Normal Level 6 and below songs in the EMPRESS folder in [[AC Resort Anthem|beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem]] or [[AC Lincle|beatmania IIDX 19 Lincle]].
** As of June 27th, 2012, it could be unlocked in [[AC RB limelight|REFLEC BEAT limelight]] or [[AC RB colette|REFLEC BEAT colette]] by reaching Glass Level 10 (as part of Lincle LINK 5). It is the third Lincle LINK 1 song in REFLEC BEAT to be unlocked this way.
** As of June 27th, 2012, it could be unlocked in [[AC RB limelight|REFLEC BEAT limelight]] or [[AC RB colette|REFLEC BEAT colette]] by reaching Glass Level 10 (as part of Lincle LINK 5). It is the third Lincle LINK 1 song in REFLEC BEAT to be unlocked this way.
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=== Zektbach ===
=== beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS Official Website ===
==== Zektbach ====
On the mysterious island of Turii, a cyclical ritual involving the people of the stars was held every one-and-a-half years.<br>
On the mysterious island of Turii, a cyclical ritual involving the people of the stars was held every one-and-a-half years.<br>
No one knows its meaning, nor does anyone think about it. There are 10 of these beings in the world, and they do the ritual because its engraved on their genes.
No one knows its meaning, nor does anyone think about it. There are 10 of these beings in the world, and they do the ritual because its engraved on their genes.
   
   
Malchut, the eldest, realized that she would have to return to nature as a reincarnated person to give birth to a new Keter.<br>
Malchut, the eldest, realized that she'd have to return to nature as a reincarnated person to give birth to a new Keter.<br>
For more than 1000 years, the people of the stars have been strictly observing the flow of energy inherent in the Turii tree.<br>
For more than 1000 years, the people of the stars have been strictly observing the flow of energy inherent in the Turii tree.<br>
After a series of songs and dances, Malchut quietly went into the water watched by nine other star people.
After a series of songs and dances, Malchut quietly went into the water watched by 9 other star people.


But, Kukaru, a young man from Masinowa, suddenly interrupted the ritual.<br>
But, Kukaru, a young man from Masinowa, suddenly interrupted the ritual.<br>
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In contrast to Kukaru's relieved appearance, Malchut couldn't understand what happened and displayed a blank expression. Because of his interference, the harmonious circulating flow of Turii was disrupted and chaos would soon begin.
In contrast to Kukaru's relieved appearance, Malchut couldn't understand what happened and displayed a blank expression. Because of his interference, the harmonious circulating flow of Turii was disrupted and chaos would soon begin.


Malchut was then taken away to Masinowa, as the nine remaining star people couldn't reverse the chaos and eventually died. Thus, the trivial thought of a young man disrupted the causality between the stars, and consequently caused great chaos.<br>
Malchut was then taken away to Masinowa, as the 9 remaining star people couldn't reverse the chaos and eventually died. Thus, the trivial thought of a young man disrupted the causality between the stars, and consequently caused great chaos.<br>
Malchut gradually awakened and realized her existence caused great chaos to the planet, and despite attempting to end her existence, she couldn't reverse what happened.
Malchut gradually awakened and realized her existence caused great chaos to the planet, and despite attempting to end her existence, she couldn't reverse what happened.


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What was the original form of living things wished by the stars?
What was the original form of living things wished by the stars?


Well, this time the investigation is conducted by a very nice singer.<br>
Well, this time, the investigation is conducted by a very nice singer.<br>
Akiko Shikata's beautiful voice is filled with fantasy.<br>
Akiko Shikata's beautiful voice is filled with fantasy.<br>
I would say she added a lot of depth into the story with her voice.
I'd say she added a lot of depth into the story with her voice.


Well, I'm pleased to announce that this investigation, Turii ~Panta rhei~, is included on "The Epic of Zektbach -Ristaccia-". If you are captivated by Akiko Shikata's voice, please check it out.
Well, I'm pleased to announce that this investigation, Turii ~Panta rhei~, is included in "The Epic of Zektbach -Ristaccia-". If you're captivated by Akiko Shikata's voice, by all means, please check it out.


[http://bmf.i-revo.jp/zektbach/introduction/album.html http://bmf.i-revo.jp/zektbach/introduction/album.html]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20110728062723/http://bmf.i-revo.jp/zektbach/introduction/works.html http://bmf.i-revo.jp/zektbach/introduction/album.html]


Until the next chapter, farewell!
Until the next chapter, farewell!


=== Akiko Shikata ===
==== Akiko Shikata ====
Nice to meet you. My name is Akiko Shikata, and I was in charge of singing and writing the lyrics for Turii ~Panta rhei~.
Nice to meet you. My name is Akiko Shikata, and I was in charge of singing and writing the lyrics for Turii ~Panta rhei~.


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As for what I focused on in writing the lyrics and singing the song, I wrote the lyrics based on the theme I was given, while developing the image of the song without breaking the worldview of the song.
As for what I focused on in writing the lyrics and singing the song, I wrote the lyrics based on the theme I was given, while developing the image of the song without breaking the worldview of the song.


For the song, I tried to devise a way to sing each scene, so the song's narrative could be expanded.<br>
For this song, I tried to devise a way to sing each scene, so the song's narrative could be expanded.<br>
It's Zektbach's twist of a big epic.<br>
It's Zektbach's twist of a big epic.<br>
The intense and brilliant flood of sounds, eloquently recounts the story about the land of Turii.<br>
The intense and brilliant flood of sounds, eloquently recounts the story about the land of Turii.<br>
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-Panta rhei- means "the flow of everything" in Greek.<br>
-Panta rhei- means "the flow of everything" in Greek.<br>
Please play the keyboard and unravel the mysterious story of Turii.
Please play the keyboard and unravel the mysterious story of Turii.
=== beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS Original Soundtrack ===
==== [[DOLCE.]] ====
I'm really surprised every time by the majestic story of Zektbach's songs. This song's development matches its movie, and it really feels like you've completely watched a film, right? The beautiful, delicate harp's flowing melody and the whimsical, majestic chorus is anyways fully loaded with listenability. Since the melody changes from 8-beats, to 12-beats, to 16-beats, and to 24-beats, it'd be great if you can play it while switching between the rhythmic feeling. It'd be great to consciously think that 24-beats is twice as fast as 12-beats.


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== MAYA ===
=== MAYA ===
Hello, it's MAYA.
Hello, I'm MAYA.


This is the third time I've been in charge of a movie in The Epic of Zektbach.<br>
This is the third time I've been in charge of a movie in The Epic of Zektbach.<br>
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The Epic of Zektbach has finally reached its fifth chapter.
The Epic of Zektbach has finally reached its fifth chapter.


Here, I will talk about its the production, sometimes with some previous stories.
Here, I'll talk about its production, sometimes with some previous stories.


It's the same for every song I worked on, once I receive the song and lyrics, I immediately draw an image.<br>
It's the same for every song I've worked on, once I receive the song and lyrics, I immediately draw an image.<br>
This is ve~ry important.<br>
This is ve~ry important.<br>
I drew as many human thoughts, words, and emotions etc. from each sound.<br>
I drew as many human thoughts, words, and emotions from each sound.<br>
If there are no requests from the sound producer, or if I am thinking of the story on my own, the movie will be completed from there.
If there are no requests from the sound producer, or if I'm thinking of the story on my own, the movie will be completed from there.


The Epic of Zektbach has its own story and worldview, so I had to look at a rough version and think about collaborating with Zektbach.<br>
The Epic of Zektbach has its own story and worldview, so I had to look at a rough version and think about collaborating with Zektbach.<br>
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"Ok, I'll do that!", I replied.<br>
"Ok, I'll do that!", I replied.<br>
I sometimes say, "The story of the twins is good!" "Well, it was very well done."<br>
I sometimes say, "The story of the twins is good!" "Well, it was very well done."<br>
"The video has to express the story in around two minutes... Let's do it here!"<br>
"The video has to express the story in around two minutes... let's do it here!"<br>
Sometimes it's also, "Oh my... That's interesting too!"
Sometimes it's also, "oh my... that's interesting too!"


After understanding the theme and outline, the lyrics and keywords are incorporated while adding more emotions into a movie of about 2 minutes in length.<br>
After understanding the theme and outline, the lyrics and keywords are incorporated while adding more emotions into a movie of about 2 minutes in length.<br>
In doing so, I learned about keywords.<br>
In doing so, I learned about keywords.<br>
Functions, prime numbers, genes, evolutionary theory, etc. When I was a student, I often liked to read, but... Teacher!<br>
Such as functions, prime numbers, genes, evolutionary theory. When I was a student, I often liked to read, but... teacher!<br>
I don't remember them anymore!!<br>
I don't remember them anymore!!<br>
I tried to buy it myself, Zektbach, JONY.C, I will never forget the many materials piled on my desk.... The materials which were full of sticky notes.<br>
I tried to buy it myself, Zektbach, [[Takeshi Jonishi|JONY.C]], I'll never forget the many materials piled on my desk.... which were full of sticky notes.<br>
<small><span style="color:purple">Everyone said it wasn't a designer's desk....</span></small>
<small><span style="color:purple">Everyone said it wasn't a designer's desk....</span></small>


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I completed the storyboard filled with joy, as it makes me want to escape from reality.<br>
I completed the storyboard filled with joy, as it makes me want to escape from reality.<br>
It's a battle between what I want to create and my body. I only have one body. That's already a trouble.<br>
It's a battle between what I want to create and my body. I only have one body. That's already trouble.<br>
I can see my assignment piled on my desk.<br>
I can see my assignment piled on my desk.<br>
But when it happens, it's also certainly the most fun.
But when it happens, it's also certainly the most fun.
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This time, I decided to work alone from the start.<br>
This time, I decided to work alone from the start.<br>
But it always hasn't been this way.<br>
But it always hasn't been this way.<br>
It was very rare to receive assistance from professionals like I did with my previous work, "Ristaccia".<br>
It was very rare to receive assistance from professionals like I did with his previous song, "Ristaccia".<br>
I never thought I would draw large quantities of animation by myself some years ago.<br>
I never thought I'd draw large quantities of animation by myself some years ago.<br>
But after "Ristaccia", this time I wanted to challenge myself in full animation and full color, no matter what.
But after "Ristaccia", this time, I wanted to challenge full animation and full color, no matter what.


I think I was able to create something that I had never done before.<br>
I think I was able to create something that I'd never done before.<br>
I hope you enjoy it.
I'd be happy if you enjoy it.


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==