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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* According to dj TAKA's [https://twitter.com/iam_nota_djtaka/status/173088204960956417 twitter], ABSOLUTE was originally named '''Special Thanks''', but both [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] and GOLI thought the name of the song was "lame", and rejected it.
* According to dj TAKA, ABSOLUTE was originally titled '''Special Thanks''', but both [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] and GOLI thought it was "lame", and rejected it [https://twitter.com/iam_nota_djtaka/status/173088204960956417].
* ABSOLUTE is included as a preview song on the ''beatmania IIDX 3rd style Original Soundtracks'' album.
* ABSOLUTE is included as a preview song on the ''beatmania IIDX 3rd style Original Soundtracks'' album.
* ABSOLUTE's BPM changes vary slightly between games:
* ABSOLUTE's BPM changes vary slightly between games:
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== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== dj TAKA ===
=== beatmania IIDX ===
Although somewhat flavored with the unique flavor of the game, the track is inspired by the club scene.<br>
==== dj TAKA ====
The trance scene seems to be a bit less psychedelic these days, and more future-oriented tracks with brighter vocals and atmospheres are more prominent.<br>
Although its flavor is somewhat unique to the game, this track is inspired by the club scene.<br>
In that sense, the collaboration with GOLI meant a lot to me because he captured the club sound on this track, and I almost cried when I first saw the movie.<br>
The trance scene around me recently feels slightly less psychedelic, and it feels like tracks with brighter atmosphere and vocals will be used in the future.<br>
Of course, the interesting thing about music is that it feels different for everyone who listens, and I hope everyone can enjoy this track as they feel.
In that sense, my collaboration with GOLI, who captured the club sound in this track, meant a lot to me, and I almost cried when I first saw the movie.<br>
Of course, the interesting thing about music is that it feels different for each listener, and I'd be happy if everyone can enjoy this track with their own feelings.
 
=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
Untranslated.
 
=== Dance Maniax ===
The title "ABSOLUTE" means "definitely" or "perfectly unmatched". From that title, this number is filled with positivity and brightness. The refrain phrases used in the beginning and ending sections are so impressive, that you won't forget once you hear them. The vibrant synths give you happiness. The middle section suddenly becomes melodious, and the balance with the main phrase is exquisite. This song demonstrates dj TAKA's skill, who also composed "[[Quickening]]".


== CS Information Data ==
== CS Information Data ==
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=== GOLI ===
=== GOLI ===
GOLI here.<br>
GOLI here.<br>
I'm addicted to dj TAKA's music, so I made a movie for the first time.<br>
I became addicted to dj TAKA's songs, so I tried to create a movie for the first time.<br>
Drawing materials, applying effects, and editing. It was fun.<br>
Drawing animation materials, adding effects, and editing. It was fun.<br>
I'm wasn't familiar with it, so I learned a lot of things under the guidance of VJ YUZ, and I managed to get it into shape by using a lot of VJ YUZ techniques.<br>
I'm wasn't familiar with this process, so I learned various things under VJ YUZ's guidance, and it somehow became this form by repeatedly using VJ YUZ's techniques.<br>
However, it took me longer than I expected, and I was working on this song while ignoring the system screens (other than the movie, like the SELECT screen and the in-game screen) that I was supposed to be working on.<br>
However, it took me longer than I expected, and I worked on this song while ignoring the system screens (other than movies such as SELECT and gameplay screens) I was originally in charge of.<br>
That's why I had to own up for the lost time at the end of the day...
That's why I had to make up for time towards the end...
 
Personally, dj TAKA's recent songs, all have sounds I like, so I quite like them.<br>
dj TAKA's songs are high quality for games, and somehow remain in your mind just by listening to them.<br>
And he uses various distinct sounds, which results in his skill of creating the eventual song.<br>
Every time he does this, it provides me with a brand-new challenge.


In my opinion, I quite like all the songs dj TAKA has been making lately, as they all sound like my favorites.<br>
The songs in famous trance CDs (I mostly borrow them from VJ YUZ) are certainly wonderful, and I often listen to them, but when I hear dj TAKA's arrangements and songs, there's something different about them.<br>
There's something about dj TAKA's music that is both a good game song and something that sticks in your head just by listening to it.<br>
I've only participated in creating button-pressing animations and materials for movies until now.<br>
And his skill of using a diverse range of distinctive sounds that ultimately comes together to create the song.<br>
That was also my initial plan, but this phrase "ABSOLUTE" remained in my mind, and I wanted to try and create a movie for dj TAKA's song from the beginning.<br>
This gives me something new and rewarding to do every time.
So I unreasonably requested VJ GYO to let me do it.


Famous trance CDs on the market (I mostly borrow from VJ YUZ) are great and I listen to them a lot, but there is something different about dj TAKA's arrangements and dj TAKA style of music.<br>
I felt a brand-new sensation.<br>
Up until now, we've only participated in movies with button-pushing animations, materials, etc.<br>
If I somehow have another opportunity, I want to challenge myself to create different movies
That was my original plan again, but the phrase "ABSOLUTE" stuck in my mind and I wanted to make a movie from scratch for dj TAKA's song.<br>
So I forced VJ GYO to let me do it.


I was exposed to a new feel.<br>
== Staff Comments ==
I would like to try a different movie if I get the chance to do it again.
It's an enjoyable song, so I tried to make it feel enjoyable.


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

Revision as of 06:35, 9 October 2023

ABSOLUTE

Song Information

ABSOLUTE's DanceDanceRevolution jacket.
ABSOLUTE's REFLEC BEAT jacket.

Artist: dj TAKA
Composition/Arrangement: Takayuki Ishikawa
BPM: 60-144 (beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT), 144 (DanceDanceRevolution), 140 (Dance Maniax)
Length: 2:09 (beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT), 1:49 (DanceDanceRevolution, Dance Maniax)
Genre: EPIC TRANCE
Movie: VJ YUZ and GOLI
First Music Game Appearance: beatmania IIDX 4th style
Other Music Game Appearances:

Lyrics

None.

Song Connections / Remixes

Trivia

This song has different backgrounds, banners, jackets, or other related images. For more information, please see this page.
  • According to dj TAKA, ABSOLUTE was originally titled Special Thanks, but both VJ GYO and GOLI thought it was "lame", and rejected it [1].
  • ABSOLUTE is included as a preview song on the beatmania IIDX 3rd style Original Soundtracks album.
  • ABSOLUTE's BPM changes vary slightly between games:
    • beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT: 144→133→120→112→89→85→60→80.
    • DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX→MAX2: 144.01→128.57→125→102.27→100→83.33→57.69→38.
    • DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME→present: 144→130.44→123.29→103.49→98.9→82.57→58.06→38.
    • Dance Maniax: 144→114.65→109.09→92.31→81.82→57.14.
  • ABSOLUTE received a different banner in DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX.
  • In DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX and Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON, ABSOLUTE reuses Young Forever's background animations.
  • ABSOLUTE's background animations in DDRMAX2 feature most of the DanceDanceRevolution character cast at the time.
  • ABSOLUTE received a Single BEGINNER chart in DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME.
  • ABSOLUTE received a new banner in DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection. This banner was also used in DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America), and was carried over to arcade titles in DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA.
  • ABSOLUTE received a Double BEGINNER chart and a different jacket in DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3.
  • In DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3, ABSOLUTE can be unlocked in QUEST MODE by beating Milan in Club Tucana.
  • ABSOLUTE received Single and Double ANOTHER charts in beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS + PREMIUM BEST. Those charts carried over to beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem.
  • ABSOLUTE could be unlocked in REFLEC BEAT groovin'!! Upper as part of the 1st Set (DJ TOTTO's SELECTION) of the BEMANI MUSIC FOCUS unlocking system.
    • From September 17th, 2015 onwards, it could be purchased from the REFLEC Shop for 3800 Refle.
    • In REFLEC BEAT VOLZZA, it could be purchased in the Garage for 20 VOLZZA KEYs.
    • In REFLEC BEAT VOLZZA 2, it was playable by default.
  • ABSOLUTE received a new jacket in the REFLEC BEAT series, which is based on its beatmania IIDX video.
  • ABSOLUTE is one of the songs featured on the BEMANI SONGS ～Best of beatmania IIDX～ video.
  • ABSOLUTE is unlockable in beatmania IIDX INFINITAS from July 5th, 2017, after purchasing its charts with BITs.
  • After being removed from the initial release of REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア, ABSOLUTE was revived on August 3rd, 2017.
  • ABSOLUTE received LEGGENDARIA charts in beatmania IIDX 25 CANNON BALLERS. These charts can be unlocked by reaching DJ RANK BRONZE.
  • ABSOLUTE also appears as one of the background music selectable to play during Accel Rave Time (アクセルレイブタイム) in SEVEN'S BEAT (セブンスビート), a KONAMI medal redemption game.

Song Production Information

beatmania IIDX

dj TAKA

Although its flavor is somewhat unique to the game, this track is inspired by the club scene.
The trance scene around me recently feels slightly less psychedelic, and it feels like tracks with brighter atmosphere and vocals will be used in the future.
In that sense, my collaboration with GOLI, who captured the club sound in this track, meant a lot to me, and I almost cried when I first saw the movie.
Of course, the interesting thing about music is that it feels different for each listener, and I'd be happy if everyone can enjoy this track with their own feelings.

DanceDanceRevolution

Untranslated.

Dance Maniax

The title "ABSOLUTE" means "definitely" or "perfectly unmatched". From that title, this number is filled with positivity and brightness. The refrain phrases used in the beginning and ending sections are so impressive, that you won't forget once you hear them. The vibrant synths give you happiness. The middle section suddenly becomes melodious, and the balance with the main phrase is exquisite. This song demonstrates dj TAKA's skill, who also composed "Quickening".

CS Information Data

DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America)

You have unlocked the song "ABSOLUTE" by dj TAKA. Debuting on Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, "ABSOLUTE" is an absolutely cool song to dance to with its driving bass line, classical piano melodies and modern day electronic music sounds. Check out other songs by this artist in this game and Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution, and DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution.

Video Production Information

GOLI

GOLI here.
I became addicted to dj TAKA's songs, so I tried to create a movie for the first time.
Drawing animation materials, adding effects, and editing. It was fun.
I'm wasn't familiar with this process, so I learned various things under VJ YUZ's guidance, and it somehow became this form by repeatedly using VJ YUZ's techniques.
However, it took me longer than I expected, and I worked on this song while ignoring the system screens (other than movies such as SELECT and gameplay screens) I was originally in charge of.
That's why I had to make up for time towards the end...

Personally, dj TAKA's recent songs, all have sounds I like, so I quite like them.
dj TAKA's songs are high quality for games, and somehow remain in your mind just by listening to them.
And he uses various distinct sounds, which results in his skill of creating the eventual song.
Every time he does this, it provides me with a brand-new challenge.

The songs in famous trance CDs (I mostly borrow them from VJ YUZ) are certainly wonderful, and I often listen to them, but when I hear dj TAKA's arrangements and songs, there's something different about them.
I've only participated in creating button-pressing animations and materials for movies until now.
That was also my initial plan, but this phrase "ABSOLUTE" remained in my mind, and I wanted to try and create a movie for dj TAKA's song from the beginning.
So I unreasonably requested VJ GYO to let me do it.

I felt a brand-new sensation.
If I somehow have another opportunity, I want to challenge myself to create different movies

Staff Comments

It's an enjoyable song, so I tried to make it feel enjoyable.

Difficulty & Notecounts

beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 7 in 4th style, 1 to 7+ from 5th through 9th style, 1 to 8 in 10th style, 1 to 8+ in IIDX RED, and from 1 to 12 from HAPPY SKY onwards.
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty from 2ndMIX CLUB VER. through 5thMIX (and the Solo games) rated from 1 to 9, 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.
Dance Maniax difficulty rated from 1 to 9 in 2ndMIX onwards.
REFLEC BEAT to groovin'!! Upper difficulty rated from 1 to 10+, 1 to 13 in VOLZZA/VOLZZA 2, and 1 to 15 in 悠久のリフレシア. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from BEMANIWiki 2nd and TexTage.)

beatmania IIDX

Game SP Difficulty DP Difficulty
BEGINNER NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA NORMAL HYPER ANOTHER LEGGENDARIA
Notecounts / Hell Charge Notes 309 / 0 682 / 0 935 / 0 1218 / 0 1412 / 52 728 / 0 934 / 0 1338 / 0 1488 / 53
beatmania IIDX 4th style→11 IIDX RED - 5 7 - - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY→17 SIRIUS - 5 ↑8 - - ↑6 ↑8 - -
beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem - 5 8 10 - 6 8 11 -
beatmania IIDX 19 Lincle→24 SINOBUZ - ↑6 8 10 - 6 8 11 -
beatmania IIDX 25 CANNON BALLERS→Present - 6 8 10 11 6 8 11 11
beatmania IIDX 4th style CS - 5 7 - - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 5th style CS ※3 5 7 - - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 6th style CS ※3 5 7 - - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 7th style CS - 5 7 - - 5 7 - -
beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY CS 2 5 8 - - 6 8 - -
beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS + PREMIUM BEST 2 5 8 10 - 6 8 11 -
beatmania IIDX INFINITAS - 6 8 10 - 6 8 11 -
beatmania IIDX INFINITAS (2020) - 6 8 10 11 6 8 11 11
beatmania IIDX ULTIMATE MOBILE - 6 8 10 - - - - -

※ These BEGINNER charts are different from their later console appearances (total notes: 514)

DanceDanceRevolution

Game Single Double
Beginner Basic Difficult Expert Challenge Basic Difficult Expert Challenge
Notecounts / Freeze Arrows / Shock Arrows 123 / 0 142 / 0 252 / 0 311 / 0 - / - / - 135 / 0 215 / 0 303 / 0 - / - / -
DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX - 3 5 8 - 3 5 8 -
DDRMAX2 location test - ↓1 5 ↓5 - ↓2 ↓3 ↓6 -
DDRMAX2 - ↑3 5 ↑8 - ↑3 ↑5 ↑8 -
DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME→SuperNOVA2 1 3 5 8 - 3 5 8 -
DanceDanceRevolution X→Present 3 4 8 11 - 4 7 11 -
DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX CS - 3 5 8 - 3 5 8 -
DanceDanceRevolution KONAMIX / Dancing Stage PARTY EDiTiON - 3 5 8 - 3 5 8 -
DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection 1 3 5 8 - 3 5 8 -
DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS NA 1 3 5 8 - 3 5 8 -
DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 N/A 4 6 7 - 4 6 7 -

Dance Maniax

Game Single Double
Mild Wild Mild Wild
Notecounts 178 366 220 375
Dance Maniax 2ndMIX append JPARADISE 3 8 4 8

REFLEC BEAT

Old Charts

Game Level
Basic Medium Hard Special
Notecounts 165 348 764 -
REFLEC BEAT groovin'!! Upper→VOLZZA 2 4 6 10 -
REFLEC BEAT plus 4 6 10 -


New Charts

Game Level
Basic Medium Hard White
Hard
Notecounts 253 444 878 -
REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア 4 8 12 -


BEMANI MUSIC FOCUS
1st Set (DJ TOTTO's SELECTION) ABSOLUTE - CHOCOLATE PHILOSOPHY - LOGICAL DASH - era (nostalmix)
2nd Set (TAG's SELECTION) DROP THE BOMB - AXIS - fellows - MAD BLAST
3rd Set (Des-ROW's SELECTION) 大見解 - Funky sonic World - BE LOVIN - CURUS
4th Set (Ryu☆'s SELECTION) GENOM SCREAMS - Presto - JET WORLD - Go Beyond!!
5th Set (TOMOSUKE's SELECTION) I'M GONNA GET YOU! - the keel - LOVE IS ORANGE - Gamelan de Couple
6th Set (kors k's SELECTION) Flash Back 90's - White Eve - HELL SCAPER - starmine
7th Set (Users' SELECTION) 明鏡止水 - Pink Rose - sync - Beyond The Earth
8th Set (PHQUASE's SELECTION) COSMIC COWGIRL - BOBBY SUE AND SKINNY JIM - 男々道 - Spica
9th Set (wac's SELECTION) PULSE - GRADIUSIC CYBER - Nova emoção - 踊るフィーバーロボ
10th Set (dj TAKA's SELECTION) ♥Love²シュガ→♥ - Lucy - GUILTY - V - V₂
CONTENTS SELECTION ZERO-ONE - MAKE A JAM! - Ping×Pong×Dash - DAY DREAM
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