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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 | * 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 | ** 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'', | * 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 == | ||
{{Gallery}} | {{Gallery}} | ||
* [[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. | ||
** | ** 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 | * 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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/ | [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 | 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, | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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... | "The video has to express the story in around two minutes... let's do it here!"<br> | ||
Sometimes it's also, " | 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> | ||
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 | 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 | 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 | It was very rare to receive assistance from professionals like I did with his previous song, "Ristaccia".<br> | ||
I never thought I | 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 | 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 | I think I was able to create something that I'd never done before.<br> | ||
I | I'd be happy if you enjoy it. | ||
== Difficulty & Notecounts == | == Difficulty & Notecounts == | ||