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== Song Connections / Remixes == | == Song Connections / Remixes == | ||
* A slower remix of システムロマンス by [[Hiro Tanaka|DJ 19]], titled ''システムロマンス ～DJ19 REMIX～'', can be found | * A slower remix of システムロマンス by [[Hiro Tanaka|DJ 19]], titled ''システムロマンス ～DJ19 REMIX～'', can be found in the [[beatmania IIDX REMIX for 10th Success Anniversary]] album. | ||
* A demo version of システムロマンス, titled ''System_Romance_DEMO'', could be found | * A demo version of システムロマンス, titled ''System_Romance_DEMO'', could be found in [https://web.archive.org/web/20060213002110/http://www.konamistyle.jp/customfactory/akirayamaoka/more/who.html Akira Yamaoka's KONAMISTYLE page (archived)]. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Before [[AC tricoro|beatmania IIDX 20 tricoro]], システムロマンス's genre was '''ムートラ'''. | * Before [[AC tricoro|beatmania IIDX 20 tricoro]], システムロマンス's genre was '''ムートラ'''. | ||
** システムロマンス's genre was | ** システムロマンス's genre was also shown as ムートラ(ムードトランス) in the beatmania IIDX 10th style website and in the ''beatmania IIDX 10th style Original Soundtrack'' album. | ||
* システムロマンス is unlockable in [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] from July 3rd, 2019, after purchasing its | * システムロマンス is unlockable in [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] from July 3rd, 2019, after purchasing its charts with [[CS INFINITAS/BIT unlocks|BITs]]. | ||
== Song Production Information == | == Song Production Information == | ||
=== Hiroshi & Chiiko === | === Hiroshi & Chiiko === | ||
Firstly, I aimed for a classic hit duet song by a boss (52 years old) and his female employee (around 23 years old), at a karaoke snack gathering after a company department drinking party.<br> | Firstly, I aimed for a classic hit duet song by a boss (52 years old) and his female employee (around 23 years old), at a karaoke snack bar gathering after a company department drinking party.<br> | ||
Also, a father used it as a conversation tool with his daughter, | |||
Father " | Father "Your father, you know, has been listening to trance lately..."<br> | ||
Daughter "Oh, OK. That's great." | Daughter "Oh, OK. That's great." | ||
And, I hope you'll be able to use this pattern | And, I hope you'll be able to use this pattern as a blunt greeting. | ||
== Video Production Information == | == Video Production Information == | ||
=== GOLI === | === GOLI === | ||
↑ Wow! Is that so.<br> | ↑ Wow! Is that so.<br> | ||
As expected of him. Everything he thinks of, exceeds the imagination of our staff. I tried to express | As expected of him. Everything he thinks of, exceeds the imagination of our staff. I tried to express the worldview of the lyrics with these short animations.<br> | ||
I was overwhelmed by the power of this song and lyrics. | I was overwhelmed by the power of this song and its lyrics. | ||
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When I was creating this video, a story came to my mind. | |||
Cast | Cast | ||
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The bartender and president: 58 years old | The bartender and president: 58 years old | ||
Iwate is located in extremely cold Tohoku. Born as the (third) son of a fisherman, his mother disappeared with another man, and his father was a very heavy drinker who was always violent.<br> | Iwate is located in the extremely cold Tohoku. Born as the (third) son of a fisherman, his mother disappeared with another man, and his father was a very heavy drinker who was always violent.<br> | ||
Growing up in a poor and difficult environment, the dazzling, gorgeous entertainment and music shows shown on his run-down TV were his only purpose in life. Eventually... someday, he'll become BIG!<br> | |||
He spent his adolescence abandoning such aspirations, when he finally went to Tokyo at age 18.<br> | He spent his adolescence abandoning such aspirations, when he finally went to Tokyo at age 18.<br> | ||
He continued to "stroll" on the street corner while pursuing his dreams. During that time, he encountered one of his fans named Chiiko (17 years old at that time), and married her.<br> | |||
Since then, they both wrote and performed various songs. Instead of using demo tapes, they went and performed their own songs, from major record companies to small offices about to be bankrupt, but no one signed them. Such lifestyle continued for five years, while | Since then, they both wrote and performed various songs. Instead of using demo tapes, they went and performed their own songs, from major record companies to small offices about to be bankrupt, but no one signed them. Such lifestyle continued for five years, while working part-time.<br> | ||
After turning 35, Hiroshi, who was discouraged by his dreams, became completely drunk and violent towards Chiiko. Their household finances were dire, and Chiiko's part time job was their only source of income. Even with such low money, Hiroshi spent it on alcohol. Although this resembled the behavior of his father, whom he hated the most, he didn't realize it.<br> | After turning 35, Hiroshi, who was discouraged by his dreams, became completely drunk and violent towards Chiiko. Their household finances were dire, and Chiiko's part time job was their only source of income. Even with such low money, Hiroshi spent it on alcohol. Although this resembled the behavior of his father, whom he hated the most, he didn't realize it.<br> | ||
Chiiko lost her affection for Hiroshi and almost divorced him many times, but she was a good wife and also had the strength to endure poverty.<br> | Chiiko lost her affection for Hiroshi and almost divorced him many times, but she was a good wife and also had the strength to endure poverty.<br> | ||
I need to support him. Chiiko | I need to support him. Chiiko offered Hiroshi a microphone. He remembered the microphone from when they first practiced together in a four tatami mat room at Kanda River, where they first lived.<br> | ||
Hiroshi cried. Then, he went to the park by himself and shouted. It was just like the cries of his dreams he vowed for during his adolescence. Once again... once again, I...!<br> | Hiroshi cried. Then, he went to the park by himself and shouted. It was just like the cries of his dreams he vowed for during his adolescence. Once again... once again, I...!<br> | ||
The unusual appearance of Hiroshi, who was in his late 30s, while surrounded by teenagers on the street corner, was a strange sight for many people walking on the street. However, there was | The unusual appearance of Hiroshi, who was in his late 30s, while surrounded by teenagers on the street corner, was a strange sight for many people walking on the street. However, there was a certain strength in his voice, which conveyed a harshness of life that wasn't found in today's youth.<br> | ||
A man came closer to that song. That man who appeared in front of Hiroshi was the "deluxe" president of a major record company. Hey. Why don't you try singing it for those at home? From that invitation which seemed like a hallucination, Hiroshi couldn't help but see God from the light appearing on the president's bald spot.<br> | A man came closer to that song. That man who appeared in front of Hiroshi was the "deluxe" president of a major record company. Hey. Why don't you try singing it for those at home? From that invitation which seemed like a hallucination, Hiroshi couldn't help but see God from the light appearing on the president's bald spot.<br> | ||
Before he knew it, he was 38 years old. He finally entered the BIG path. Chiiko also entered the stage with Hiroshi, and toured around many places. From their steady efforts, Hiroshi & Chiiko's duet was a big hit, with a million sales across Japan. Hiroshi's life now reached | Before he knew it, he was 38 years old. He finally entered the BIG path. Chiiko also entered the stage with Hiroshi, and toured around many places. From their steady efforts, Hiroshi & Chiiko's duet was a big hit, with a million sales across Japan. Hiroshi's life now reached its peak.<br> | ||
Hiroshi, who wore nice clothes in his hometown, performed in a town near the fishing village where he was born and raised. Of course Chiiko appeared next to him. Surrounded by super fans across many generations, this very successful performance was on the final day, and was held at a karaoke bar outside the town. Then, Hiroshi saw something unbelievable.<br> | Hiroshi, who wore nice clothes in his hometown, performed in a town near the fishing village where he was born and raised. Of course, Chiiko appeared next to him. Surrounded by super fans across many generations, this very successful performance was on the final day, and was held at a karaoke bar outside the town. Then, Hiroshi saw something unbelievable.<br> | ||
It was incredible. Although he was quite old, his cheeks were thin, and his head was completely pale, his father was there as a bartender. Come to think of it, he never left this place and tried to contact me even once.<br> | It was incredible. Although he was quite old, his cheeks were thin, and his head was completely pale, his father was there as a bartender. Come to think of it, he never left this place and tried to contact me even once.<br> | ||
Seeing his father, Hiroshi welled up with various emotions. After somewhat discussing stories of his past, a hit song "System romance" started playing from the karaoke in the store. The father nodded and led Hiroshi & Chiiko to the stage, where he grabbed the host's microphone.<br> | Seeing his father, Hiroshi welled up with various emotions. After somewhat discussing stories of his past, a hit song "System romance" started playing from the karaoke in the store. The father nodded and led Hiroshi & Chiiko to the stage, where he grabbed the host's microphone.<br> | ||
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That's the story.<br> | |||
What's | What's this.... | ||
== Difficulty & Notecounts == | == Difficulty & Notecounts == | ||