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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* A long version of Colors, titled ''Colors (original mix)'', can be found on the ''beatmania IIDX 6th style Original Soundtrack''.
* A long version of Colors, titled ''Colors (original mix)'', can be found on the [[beatmania IIDX 6th style Original Soundtrack]] album.
* A eurobeat remix of Colors by [[Akira Yokota|Y&Co.]], titled [[Colors -Y&Co. Eurobeat Remix-]], can be found on [[AC 8th style|beatmania IIDX 8th style]].
* A Eurobeat remix of Colors by [[Akira Yokota|Y&Co.]], titled [[Colors -Y&Co. Eurobeat Remix-]], can be found on [[AC 8th style|beatmania IIDX 8th style]].
* A live version of Colors was played at the ''beatmania IIDX secret LIVE ~one night premium party~'' on September 13th, 2003. This version was later added as a bonus track on the [[beatmania IIDX REMIX for 10th Success Anniversary]] CD.
* A live version of Colors was played at the ''beatmania IIDX secret LIVE ~one night premium party~'' on September 13th, 2003. This version was later added as a bonus track on the [[beatmania IIDX REMIX for 10th Success Anniversary]] CD.
* An orchestral remix of Colors by [[Taku Sakakibara|TaQ]], titled ''Colors -InPhase mix-'', can be found on dj TAKA's first album, [[milestone]].
* An orchestral remix of Colors by [[Taku Sakakibara|TaQ]], titled ''Colors -InPhase mix-'', can be found on dj TAKA's first album, [[milestone]].
* A slightly re-arranged and shorter version of Colors, titled [[Colors ~for EXTREME~|Colors ~for EXTREME~]], can be found in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]].
* A slightly re-arranged and shorter version of Colors, titled [[Colors ~for EXTREME~|Colors ~for EXTREME~]], can be found in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]].
* A remix of Colors by [[Michael Babbitt|Midihead]], titled [[Colors Midihead's Sapphire Mix]], can be found in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]].
* A remix of Colors by [[Michael Babbitt|Midihead]], titled [[Colors Midihead's Sapphire Mix]], can be found in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]].
** An extended version of Midihead's remix, titled ''Colors (Midihead's Ultraviolet Mix)'' can be found on the ''DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3 Limited Edition Music Sampler''.
* A remix of Colors by [[sasakure.UK]], titled ''Colors -sasakure.UK Futurelogic Remix-'', appears on dj TAKA's second album, [[True Blue...]].
* A remix of Colors by [[sasakure.UK]], titled ''Colors -sasakure.UK Futurelogic Remix-'', appears on dj TAKA's second album, [[True Blue...]].


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** On July 6th, 2016, it became unlockable through the ''Akashic Explore'' event for players who did not already have it.
** On July 6th, 2016, it became unlockable through the ''Akashic Explore'' event for players who did not already have it.
** From November 2016, it can be purchased with [[CS INFINITAS/BIT unlocks|BITs]].
** From November 2016, it can be purchased with [[CS INFINITAS/BIT unlocks|BITs]].
* According to [[Jun Wakita|wac]] on the BEMANI生放送(仮) (BEMANI Namahousou (kari)) stream [https://youtu.be/vCzkwl6yhAE?t=1h57m44s], Colors (radio edit) was originally made for [[AC pnm 6|pop'n music 6]]. However, he considered it did not suit pop'n music because it was too cool. Foundation of our love was hastily made in its place. (Colors (radio edit) eventually appeared in pop'n music via ee'MALL, though.)
* According to [[Jun Wakita|wac]] on the BEMANI生放送(仮) (BEMANI Namahousou (kari)) stream [https://youtu.be/vCzkwl6yhAE?t=1h57m44s], Colors (radio edit) was originally made for [[AC pnm 6|pop'n music 6]]. However, he considered it did not suit pop'n music because it was too cool. Foundation of our love was hastily included in its place. (Colors (radio edit) eventually appeared in pop'n music via ee'MALL, though.)
** He also notes that '''Color of blue''' was the temporary name for Colors (radio edit).
** He also notes that '''Color of blue''' was the temporary name for Colors (radio edit).
** This is also referenced by [[Kiyotaka Sugimoto|Simonman]] on his staff comments for Foundation of our love.
* Although Colors (radio edit) and its remixes list CHIYOKO as the song writer, the lyrics were already written by someone else when she started recording and she didn't write anything for the song.
* Although Colors (radio edit) and its remixes list CHIYOKO as the song writer, the lyrics were already written by someone else when she started recording and she didn't write anything for the song.
* Colors is available in [[CS pnm Lively|pop'n music Lively]] as part of the '''beatmania IIDXセレクション 楽曲パック vol.1'''.
* Colors is available in [[CS pnm Lively|pop'n music Lively]] as part of the '''beatmania IIDX Selection Music Pack vol.1''' (beatmania IIDX セレクション 楽曲パック vol.1).
* Colors (radio edit) 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.
* Colors (radio edit) 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.


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== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== VJ YUZ ===
=== VJ YUZ ===
I didn't plan to make the video at all, but before I knew it, I became in charge of this song...
I didn't plan to make the video at all, but before I knew it, I became in charge of it...


Since players can't view the center of the screen and appreciate it while playing moderately dense notecharts, I thought about various ways to make it so they can enjoy the alternating colors and feel the large moving links.
Since players can't view the center of the screen and appreciate it while playing moderately dense notecharts, I thought about various ways to make it so they could enjoy the alternating colors and feel the large moving links.


The entire process was difficult until the image of the artwork was assembled.
The entire process was difficult until I had a clear image of the artwork.


== Character Information ==
== Character Information ==