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[[Image:naokistm.jpg|thumb|Naoki Maeda shaking hands with Takeshi Matsumoto.]]
[[Image:naokistm.jpg|thumb|Naoki Maeda shaking hands with Takeshi Matsumoto.]]
* During November and December 2000, KONAMI held the ''DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX Artist Audition 2001'' (DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX アーティストオーディション2001). One of them was a contest of remixing PARANOiA, of which the winner was Takeshi Matsumoto (松本健), aged 18 at the time, with PARANOiA ETERNAL.
* During November and December 2000, KONAMI held ''DanceDanceRevolution Artist Audition 2001'' (DanceDanceRevolution アーティストオーディション2001). One of the parts of the audition was a contest for remixing PARANOiA. The winner was 18 year-old Takeshi Matsumoto (松本健), with PARANOiA ETERNAL.
** Extended comments for PARANOiA ETERNAL appear in ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20070526063555/http://www.konami.jp/am/AM/DDR_ad/v_report3.html DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX Artist Audition 2001]'' and BeForU's [http://web.archive.org/web/20010416022933/http://www.konami.co.jp/am/AM/beforu/naoki.html official website].
** PARANOiA ETERNAL, under the title ''PARANOiA ETERNAL (Audition Best Remix Tune)'', was then included on the [[NAOKI'S PREMIUM TRACKS]] album, which was a prize for the winners of [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX PLUS]]' INTERNET RANKING.
** PARANOiA ETERNAL, under the title ''PARANOiA ETERNAL (Audition Best Remix Tune)'', was then included on the [[NAOKI'S PREMIUM TRACKS]] album, which was a prize for the winners of the [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX PLUS]]' INTERNET RANKING.
** Takeshi Matsumoto later entered another BEMANI contest, the ''Boku mo watashi mo★pop'n artist!'' (ボクもワタシも★ポップンアーティスト!) contest for [[AC pnm 20|pop'n music 20 fantasia]] with ''しゃぼん''. He didn't win.
** Takeshi Matsumoto later entered another BEMANI contest, the ''Boku mo watashi mo★pop'n artist!'' (ボクもワタシも★ポップンアーティスト!) contest for [[AC pnm 20|pop'n music 20 fantasia]] with ''しゃぼん'', but did not make it into the game.
* PARANOiA ETERNAL is the third song in the PARANOiA series that isn't arranged by Naoki Maeda, after [[PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~|PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~]] and [[PARANOiA MAX ~FUNKY BLEEP MIX~|PARANOiA MAX ~FUNKY BLEEP MIX~]].
* PARANOiA ETERNAL is the third song in the PARANOiA series that isn't arranged by Naoki Maeda, after [[PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~|PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~]] and [[PARANOiA MAX ~FUNKY BLEEP MIX~|PARANOiA MAX ~FUNKY BLEEP MIX~]].
* Extended comments for PARANOiA ETERNAL appear on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20070526063555/http://www.konami.jp/am/AM/DDR_ad/v_report3.html DanceDanceRevolution Artist Audition 2001 website], as well as [[BeForU]]'s [http://web.archive.org/web/20010416022933/http://www.konami.co.jp/am/AM/beforu/naoki.html official website].
* [[B4U glorious style]], [[DYNAMITE RAVE|DYNAMITE RAVE (Long ver.)]] and PARANOiA ETERNAL don't appear on the nonstop megamix of the ''DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' album.
* [[B4U glorious style]], [[DYNAMITE RAVE|DYNAMITE RAVE (Long ver.)]] and PARANOiA ETERNAL don't appear on the nonstop megamix of the ''DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' album.
* PARANOiA ETERNAL received new charts for all difficulties except Single LIGHT in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]], replacing its old charts which were written by STM himself.
* PARANOiA ETERNAL received new charts for all difficulties except Single LIGHT in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]], replacing its old charts which were written by STM himself.
** It also received a BEGINNER chart in DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME.
** It also received a BEGINNER chart.
* PARANOiA ETERNAL's banner was updated in [[AC DDR X|DanceDanceRevolution X]], changing the title font.
* PARANOiA ETERNAL's banner was updated in [[AC DDR X|DanceDanceRevolution X]], changing the title font.
* '''PARANOiA ETERNAL(X-Special)''' is one of the X-Special EXTRA STAGEs in DanceDanceRevolution X, which can be played from June 18th, 2009 by obtaining a AA rank or better on a Xmix song before the FINAL STAGE.
* '''PARANOiA ETERNAL(X-Special)''' is one of the X-Special EXTRA STAGEs in DanceDanceRevolution X, which can be played from June 18th, 2009 by obtaining a AA rank or better on a Xmix song before the FINAL STAGE.
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=== BeForU Official Website ===
=== BeForU Official Website ===
==== NAOKI ====
==== NAOKI ====
This is a NEW version of PARANOiA by STM, who won the award in the DDR Audition REMIX contest. This was the first song STM created music for. It's a really big deal that he created a song at this level for the first time. I actually asked him to create an updated version in the studio of my workplace. After I saw his determined attitude and unwavering compromise during production, I'm glad that STM completed the song on his own as expected.
This is a NEW version of PARANOiA by STM, who won the award in the DDR Audition REMIX contest. This was the first song STM created music for. It's a great achievement that he created a song at this level for the first time. I actually asked him to create this updated version in the studio of my workplace. After I saw his determined attitude and uncompromising passion during production, I'm glad that STM completed the song on his own as expected.


=== DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX Artist Audition 2001 Official Website ===
I hope you will play PARANOiA, which was reborn through a contest, at amusement spots across the country.
 
=== DanceDanceRevolution Artist Audition 2001 Official Website ===
==== MESSAGE from MATSUMOTO(STM200) ====
==== MESSAGE from MATSUMOTO(STM200) ====
I'm STM200, who won the REMIX contest.
I'm STM200, who won the REMIX contest.


There was actually a great coincidence up until I created this song. I was near apathetic for a while after knowing about the audition on the KONAMI homepage, but somewhere in my heart, I had the feeling, "It would be cool to have such a PARANOiA in the game"... While returning home from playing at the arcade, I unexpectedly had an idea when I stopped at the railroad crossing in front of the train station. The rhythm of approaching train sounds and the sound of railroad crossings at regular intervals. "This is it!!" I started creating this song with such image from the beginning, and my PARANOiA was finally completed. If I didn't return home at the railroad crossing after dancing to "[[PARANOIA EVOLUTION|PARANOiA-evolution-]]" at the shop that day, this song wouldn't exist.
There was actually a series of coincidences up until I created this song. I was near indifferent for a while after knowing about the audition on the KONAMI homepage, but somewhere in my heart, I had the feeling, "It would be cool to have such a PARANOiA in the game"... While returning home from playing at the arcade, I unexpectedly had an idea when I stopped at the railroad crossing in front of the train station. The rhythm of approaching train sounds and the sound of railroad crossings at regular intervals. "This is it!!" With this image as a starting point, I started creating this song, and my PARANOiA was finally completed.<br>
If I didn't return home at the railroad crossing after dancing to "[[PARANOIA EVOLUTION|PARANOiA-evolution-]]" at the shop that day, this song wouldn't exist.


The title of this song I created is eternally "PARANOiA-eternal-". The series continues. Anywhere eternally (laughs). Please feel and dance eternally everyone. I want to sincerely thank all the KONAMI staff who cooperated in finalizing this song, and my friends who supported me.<br>
The title of this song I created is "PARANOiA-eternal-".<br>
It's eternal. The railroad tracks go on. Eternally (laughs). Please dance and feel the eternity. I want to sincerely thank all the KONAMI staff who cooperated in finalizing this song, and my friends who supported me.<br>
I'm really thankful!!
I'm really thankful!!


==== MESSAGE from NAOKI ====
==== MESSAGE from NAOKI ====
In the REMIX contest, I asked for a "DJ-styled sense" different from a composition. The ability to compose sounds and rhythms is the most important part of a REMIX, not chord and melody progressions. When I first heard STM200's song, I thought his ability to compose the song stood out, and I couldn't help but already say "this is it!". I was even more surprised that he was 18 years old and this was the first music he created. I want him to further refine his "DJ-styled sense" and do his best from now on.
In the REMIX contest, I asked for a "DJ-styled sense", which is different from composing. The ability to compose sounds and rhythms is the most important part of a REMIX, not chord and melody progressions. When I first heard STM200's song, I thought his ability to compose the song stood out, and I couldn't help but already say "this is it!". I was even more surprised that he was 18 years old and this was the first music he created. I hope he will continue to improve his "DJ-styled sense" and do his best from now on.
 
And everyone, by all means, please try listening to "PARANOiA-eternal-" by STM200 in DDR5thMIX. It's a song that will definitely makes you want to dance!


And everyone, by all means, please try listening to "PARANOiA-eternal-" by STM200 in DDR5thMIX. It's completed as a song which definitely makes you want to dance!
=== DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX CS ===
This song won the "REMIX category" of the "Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX Artist Audition 2001".<br>
The applicant was a man slightly over 18 years old.<br>
To those who don't know Dance Dance Revolution, please check out the arrangement of the famous "PARANOiA" by all means!


=== DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX Original Soundtrack ===
=== DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX Original Soundtrack ===
This is the song that spectacularly won the "REMIX category" of the "DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX Artist Audition 2001".<br>
This is a new version of "PARANOIA" by STM, which won the REMIX category of the D.D.R. audition. While keeping the worldview of the original song, the new version features a brand-new arrangement that could only have been created by a contest winner. The tempo is both regular and erratic, the sound expands and contracts, and the voice has been manipulated. The combination of these elements creates a real sense of urgency and spookiness. Please play this piece while feeling the composer's passion for his "eternal masterpiece" with your ears and body.
An 18 year old man applied for it.<br>
Check it out yourself how the famous DanceDanceRevolution song "PARANOiA" was arranged like nobody else did before!


== CS Information Data ==
== CS Information Data ==
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"PARANOiA ETERNAL" by STM 200 is the newest version from the "PARANOiA" series. The original "[[PARANOiA]]" was already an instant classic and still holds the record for the highest number of remixes out of any Dance Dance Revolution song. "PARANOiA ETERNAL" is more challenging than the original version, so watch yourself on the dancefloor. Be sure to check out the "[[PARANOiA MAX~DIRTY MIX~|DIRTY MIX]]" version in this game as well.
"PARANOiA ETERNAL" by STM 200 is the newest version from the "PARANOiA" series. The original "[[PARANOiA]]" was already an instant classic and still holds the record for the highest number of remixes out of any Dance Dance Revolution song. "PARANOiA ETERNAL" is more challenging than the original version, so watch yourself on the dancefloor. Be sure to check out the "[[PARANOiA MAX~DIRTY MIX~|DIRTY MIX]]" version in this game as well.


== Staff Comment ==
== Staff Comments ==
=== [[Kanako Yonezawa|RICE.C]] ===
A new PARANOiA was born from a new attempt of the audition selection, and I immediately expressed my impression after listening to it.<br>
I immediately expressed my impression after listening to the new PARANOiA, born from a new attempt of the audition selection.<br>
PARA ETERNAL provides feelings of a successively increasing iron will.<br>
Para Eternal provides feelings of a successively increasing iron will.<br>
An urgent, chaotic trance feeling....
An urgent, chaotic trance feeling.


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