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* A rock remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Tatsuya Furukawa|good-cool]], simply titled [[ABSOLUTE (dj TAKA feat.good-cool)|ABSOLUTE]], can be found in [[AC pnm 9|pop'n music 9]]. | * A rock remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Tatsuya Furukawa|good-cool]], simply titled [[ABSOLUTE (dj TAKA feat.good-cool)|ABSOLUTE]], can be found in [[AC pnm 9|pop'n music 9]]. | ||
** A trance remix of ABSOLUTE also by good-cool, titled ''ABSOLUTE (Ultimate Remix)'', appears on his second album, [[good-cool ultra expander]]. This version is based on the pop'n music remix. | ** A trance remix of ABSOLUTE also by good-cool, titled ''ABSOLUTE (Ultimate Remix)'', appears on his second album, [[good-cool ultra expander]]. This version is based on the pop'n music remix. | ||
** Another rock arrangement by good-cool, titled [[ABSOLUTE R6]], can be found in [[AC GD GALAXY WAVE|GITADORA GALAXY WAVE]]. | |||
* A remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Darryl Duncan|Thuggie D.]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (Cuff -N- Stuff it Mix)]], appears in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]]. | * A remix of ABSOLUTE by [[Darryl Duncan|Thuggie D.]], titled [[ABSOLUTE (Cuff -N- Stuff it Mix)]], appears in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]]. | ||
* An extended trance version of ABSOLUTE, titled ''ABSOLUTE 2007'', appears in dj TAKA's first album [[milestone]]. | * An extended trance version of ABSOLUTE, titled ''ABSOLUTE 2007'', appears in dj TAKA's first album [[milestone]]. | ||
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{{Gallery}} | {{Gallery}} | ||
* 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]. | * 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 | * 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: | ||
** beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT: 144→133→120→112→89→85→60→80. | ** beatmania IIDX, REFLEC BEAT: 144→133→120→112→89→85→60→80. | ||
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=== beatmania IIDX === | === beatmania IIDX === | ||
==== dj TAKA ==== | ==== dj TAKA ==== | ||
Although | Although it has a somewhat unique game flavor, this track is inspired by the club scene.<br> | ||
The trance scene around me recently feels slightly less psychedelic, and it feels like tracks with brighter atmosphere and vocals will be | The trance scene around me recently feels slightly less psychedelic, and it feels like tracks with brighter atmosphere and vocals will be more prominent in the future.<br> | ||
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> | 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. | 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. | ||
=== Dance Maniax === | === Dance Maniax === | ||
The title "ABSOLUTE" means "definitely" or "perfectly unmatched". | The title "ABSOLUTE" means "definitely" or "perfectly unmatched". As title suggests, 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 its 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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I became addicted to dj TAKA's songs, so I tried to create 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 animation materials, adding effects, and editing. It was fun.<br> | Drawing animation materials, adding effects, and editing. It was fun.<br> | ||
I | I wasn't familiar with this process, so I learned various things under VJ YUZ's guidance, and it somehow ended like this by repeatedly using VJ YUZ's techniques.<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> | 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 make up for time towards the end... | That's why I had to make up for time towards the end... | ||
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Every time he does this, it provides me with a brand-new challenge. | Every time he does this, it provides me with a brand-new challenge. | ||
The songs in famous trance CDs (I mostly borrow | The songs in famous trance CDs (which I mostly borrow 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> | ||
I've only participated in creating button-pressing animations and materials for movies until now.<br> | I've only participated in creating button-pressing animations and materials for movies until now.<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 | 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 scratch.<br> | ||
So I unreasonably requested VJ GYO to let me do it. | So I unreasonably requested VJ GYO to let me do it. | ||
I felt a brand-new sensation.<br> | I felt a brand-new sensation.<br> | ||
If I somehow have another opportunity, I want to challenge myself to create different | If I somehow have another opportunity, I want to challenge myself to create a different type of movie. | ||
== Staff Comments == | == Staff Comments == | ||
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