Amazing (High and Mighty Color song)
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is the 11th single of the Japan
ese band High and Mighty Color
, released on December 11 2007.
races held in Japan while the b-side song, Parade, was used as the theme to the 2007-2008 Japanese football
season and as a Nabisco commercial song. The single was originally going to contain a song known as Size, but was removed for unknown reasons. The music video for the single was released on November 28th, 2007. The single was released in both special and nonspecial editions, the special edition contain a DVD which includes the music video for Amazing as well as a documentary on the summer 2007 tour narrated in parts by each member. During its release, the single achieved the 14th spot on its first day on the daily Oricon
music charts and 30th in its first week. The single sold 3,873 copies in its first week.
During an interview given for music magazine Any Music, Maki and Yusuke stated the title track was written as a song meant to inspire those who are depressed during the winter months. Maki stated that she and Yusuke wrote the title song with an inspirational meaning because the hardships a mutual friend was undergoing at the time. Yusuke went on to say that he wanted to have a more upbeat song after their previous single, Dreams, which was a song about the sadness of breaking up and felt that his friend's hardship gave him the inspiration needed to write the song.
being played. As the music begins, the band is shown on an empty stage and Maki begins to sing. The rest of the video showcases the band playing the song throughout an abandoned theater.
Japan
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ese band High and Mighty Color
High and Mighty Color
High and Mighty Color was a Japanese metal band active from 2003 to 2010. They notably had two vocalists; a male and a female.- Formation and Anti-Nobunaga :...
, released on December 11 2007.
Overview
Amazing is the band's eleventh single. The song returns to a more rock oriented sound in contrast to the tenth and ninth singles from the band, both ballads. The title song was used as the theme to a series of EkidenEkiden
is a term referring to a long-distance relay running race, typically on roads. The Japanese term originally referred to a post-horse or stagecoach which transmitted communication by stages.-History:...
races held in Japan while the b-side song, Parade, was used as the theme to the 2007-2008 Japanese football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
season and as a Nabisco commercial song. The single was originally going to contain a song known as Size, but was removed for unknown reasons. The music video for the single was released on November 28th, 2007. The single was released in both special and nonspecial editions, the special edition contain a DVD which includes the music video for Amazing as well as a documentary on the summer 2007 tour narrated in parts by each member. During its release, the single achieved the 14th spot on its first day on the daily Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
music charts and 30th in its first week. The single sold 3,873 copies in its first week.
During an interview given for music magazine Any Music, Maki and Yusuke stated the title track was written as a song meant to inspire those who are depressed during the winter months. Maki stated that she and Yusuke wrote the title song with an inspirational meaning because the hardships a mutual friend was undergoing at the time. Yusuke went on to say that he wanted to have a more upbeat song after their previous single, Dreams, which was a song about the sadness of breaking up and felt that his friend's hardship gave him the inspiration needed to write the song.
Music video
The music video for Amazing opens up to a miniature carouselCarousel
A carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...
being played. As the music begins, the band is shown on an empty stage and Maki begins to sing. The rest of the video showcases the band playing the song throughout an abandoned theater.
Track list
- "Amazing"
- Lyrics: Maki & Yuusuke
- Music: SASSY
- "Secret Heart"
- Lyrics: Maki & Yuusuke
- Music: SASSY
- "Parade"
- Lyrics: Yuusuke
- Music: HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
- "Amazing -Instrumental-"
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)| Release | Chart | Peak position | First week sales | Total sales | Chart run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 December 2007 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #14 | |||
| 12 December 2007 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #30 | 3,873 | 8,427 | 6 weeks |