BeForU II
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BeForU II is the second Japanese
studio album
by all female J-Pop
group BeForU
, released February 14, 2006.
video game "GuitarsFreaks V
& DrumMania V
". It is the first song to feature the three newer members, BeForU NEXT, exclusively.
. The original is close to J-Trance and is credited to the entire group, although only Riyu is heard. The album version is sung again by Riyu Kosaka
with rock elements.
", "I am" is by Miharu Arisawa and is a longer version than one featured in the game.
. It contains elements from both rock guitar and J-Pop genres.
video game "GuitarFreaks V2
& DrumMania V2
". The original version contains different lyrics and is a solo by Noria and rapping by Riyu Kosaka
, though it was credited to BeForU as a whole. (However, the accompanying video for the song features all six members at a secret live event.) This version features vocals from all six members.
, and later featured in "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
" in edited form. The edited form was featured in Pop'n Music 13 Carnival CS as an exclusive CS song. It is also available in beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD as an unlockable song.
".
5th Mix. Since then, it has had many reincarnations. The full version of the original can be found on their first album. This new version features vocals from all six members and more rock guitar and piano elements.
.
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by all female J-Pop
J-pop
, an abbreviation for Japanese pop, is a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in 1960s music, such as The Beatles, and replaced kayōkyoku in the Japanese music scene...
group BeForU
BeForU
BeForU was an all female Japanese teen pop group who performed music primarily for the Bemani series of rhythm games. BeForU debuted in 2000 with their song "Dive", which was notable as being the first Japanese pop song in the Dance Dance Revolution series. BeForU was produced by Naoki Maeda, one...
, released February 14, 2006.
Track listing
- シナリオ (album version) – 4:24
- Freedom (album version) – 4:14
- I am...(album version) – 4:40
- Under the Sky ～SAYAKA's solo new version～ – 4:09
- KI・SE・KI(album version) – 4:36
- Morning Glory – 4:17
- Eternal – 4:13
- BLACK OUT～I want to be・・・!! (album version) – 4:11
- HONEY♂PUNCH – 3:41
- PEACE(^^)v – 4:34
- 摩天楼 – 4:50
- DIVE2006 – 3:36
- 初恋 – 5:33
- HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY – 5:43
シナリオ (album version)
"シナリオ" (Shinario, Scenario in English) is originally a song from the BemaniBemani
is Konami's music video game division. Originally named the Games & Music Division, or simply G.M.D., it changed its name in honor of its first and most successful game, Beatmania, and expanded into other music-based games.-Bemani video games:...
video game "GuitarsFreaks V
GuitarFreaks
is a music video game series produced by Konami. The player uses a controller to simulate the playing of an electric guitar. The game consists of music predominantly from rock and roll and J-Pop genres, and is now in its 19th version, GuitarFreaks V8, which was released in March 28, 2011...
& DrumMania V
DrumMania
is a music video game series produced by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., where colored notes travel down the screen which correspond with color coded parts of an electronic drum set...
". It is the first song to feature the three newer members, BeForU NEXT, exclusively.
- Genre: J- Rock
Freedom (album version)
Freedom originates from "Dance Dance Revolution Party CollectionDance Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution, abbreviated DDR, and previously known as Dancing Stage in Europe and Australasia, is a music video game series produced by Konami. Introduced in Japan in 1998 as part of the Bemani series, and released in North America and Europe in 1999, Dance Dance Revolution is the...
. The original is close to J-Trance and is credited to the entire group, although only Riyu is heard. The album version is sung again by Riyu Kosaka
Riyu Kosaka
is a J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture on January 17, 1985.- Discovery by Konami :...
with rock elements.
I am...(album version)
Originally featured in "beatmaniaIIDX12 HAPPY SKYBeatmania IIDX
is a series of rhythm video games and the sequel to Beatmania that was first introduced by Konami in Japan on February 26, 1999. IIDX has since spawned over 19 arcade releases and over 13 console releases on the Sony PlayStation 2...
", "I am" is by Miharu Arisawa and is a longer version than one featured in the game.
Under the Sky ～SAYAKA's solo new version～
"Under the Sky" was a J-Eurotrance song first appearing on beatmania IIDX12 HAPPY SKY by Sayaka Minami with platoniX. platoniX consists of composer Tatsh and vocalist Junko Hirata. Sayaka's new version is slower, and its instrumentals consist of guitar instead of synths.KI・SE・KI(album version)
"KI・SE・KI" was the first BeForU song to feature all of the newly added members for a total of six and first appeared on their "KI・SE・KI" single. The version featured here has more rock elements and features a different arrangement.Morning Glory
"Morning Glory" is an exclusive song and was later featured in Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVADance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova is an arcade game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was produced by Konami and released through Betson Enterprises. The game was released in Europe on April 28, 2006, followed shortly by the North American release on May 15...
. It contains elements from both rock guitar and J-Pop genres.
BLACK OUT～I want to be・・・!! (album version)
"BLACK OUT" is a song from the BemaniBemani
is Konami's music video game division. Originally named the Games & Music Division, or simply G.M.D., it changed its name in honor of its first and most successful game, Beatmania, and expanded into other music-based games.-Bemani video games:...
video game "GuitarFreaks V2
GuitarFreaks
is a music video game series produced by Konami. The player uses a controller to simulate the playing of an electric guitar. The game consists of music predominantly from rock and roll and J-Pop genres, and is now in its 19th version, GuitarFreaks V8, which was released in March 28, 2011...
& DrumMania V2
DrumMania
is a music video game series produced by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., where colored notes travel down the screen which correspond with color coded parts of an electronic drum set...
". The original version contains different lyrics and is a solo by Noria and rapping by Riyu Kosaka
Riyu Kosaka
is a J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture on January 17, 1985.- Discovery by Konami :...
, though it was credited to BeForU as a whole. (However, the accompanying video for the song features all six members at a secret live event.) This version features vocals from all six members.
- BemaniBemaniis Konami's music video game division. Originally named the Games & Music Division, or simply G.M.D., it changed its name in honor of its first and most successful game, Beatmania, and expanded into other music-based games.-Bemani video games:...
Genre: J-Rock
HONEY♂PUNCH
"HONEY♂PUNCH" is an exclusive song for this album sung by Riyu KosakaRiyu Kosaka
is a J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture on January 17, 1985.- Discovery by Konami :...
, and later featured in "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova is an arcade game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was produced by Konami and released through Betson Enterprises. The game was released in Europe on April 28, 2006, followed shortly by the North American release on May 15...
" in edited form. The edited form was featured in Pop'n Music 13 Carnival CS as an exclusive CS song. It is also available in beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD as an unlockable song.
- BemaniBemaniis Konami's music video game division. Originally named the Games & Music Division, or simply G.M.D., it changed its name in honor of its first and most successful game, Beatmania, and expanded into other music-based games.-Bemani video games:...
Genre: HAPPY DANCE POP. - Also can be found on:
- pop'n music 13 Carnival CSPop'n Music, commonly abbreviated as Pop'n, PM or PNM, is a music video game in the Bemani series made by the Konami Corporation. This game is known for its bright colors, upbeat songs, and cartoon character graphics...
for Play Station 2 - Beatmania IIDX 14 GOLDBeatmania IIDXis a series of rhythm video games and the sequel to Beatmania that was first introduced by Konami in Japan on February 26, 1999. IIDX has since spawned over 19 arcade releases and over 13 console releases on the Sony PlayStation 2...
PEACE(^^)v
"PEACE(^^)v" is an exclusive Dance song for this album, and later included in "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVADance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova is an arcade game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was produced by Konami and released through Betson Enterprises. The game was released in Europe on April 28, 2006, followed shortly by the North American release on May 15...
".
摩天楼
"摩天楼" (Matenrou) means "Skyscraper" and is an exclusive song for this album sung by Risa Sotohana. She is also the composer and plays the keyboard.Dive 2 0 0 6
"DIVE" was BeForU's first song, which debuted in Dance Dance RevolutionDance Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution, abbreviated DDR, and previously known as Dancing Stage in Europe and Australasia, is a music video game series produced by Konami. Introduced in Japan in 1998 as part of the Bemani series, and released in North America and Europe in 1999, Dance Dance Revolution is the...
5th Mix. Since then, it has had many reincarnations. The full version of the original can be found on their first album. This new version features vocals from all six members and more rock guitar and piano elements.
- Other iterations:
- DIVE
- DIVE ~more deep & deeper style~
- DIVE ~into your heart~ [NAOKI feat. Paula Terry]
- DIVE TO THE NIGHT [Riyu Kosaka]
- DIVE TO THE NIGHT (TËЯRA Works Remix) [Riyu Kosaka]
- DIVE TO THE NIGHT (NM Rock style) [Riyu Kosaka]
初恋
"初恋" (Hatsukoi) means "First Love" and is an exclusive song for this album sung by Sayaka MinamiSayaka Minami
is a member of the J-pop group BeForU . Combined with Miharu Arisawa and Risa Sotohana, two other members of BeForU, the trio is commonly called BeForU Next. Sayaka also makes a duet with her sister under the pseudonymous of 秋桜 . Sayaka is notable for her song 'Under The Sky' with PlatoniX...
.
Happy happy birthday
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY is an exclusive song for this album sung by Noria Shiraishi.Performed by
- BeForUBeForUBeForU was an all female Japanese teen pop group who performed music primarily for the Bemani series of rhythm games. BeForU debuted in 2000 with their song "Dive", which was notable as being the first Japanese pop song in the Dance Dance Revolution series. BeForU was produced by Naoki Maeda, one...
<5~6, 8, 10, 12> - BeForU NEXT <1>
- Riyu KosakaRiyu Kosakais a J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture on January 17, 1985.- Discovery by Konami :...
<2, 9> - Miharu Arisawa <3>
- Sayaka MinamiSayaka Minamiis a member of the J-pop group BeForU . Combined with Miharu Arisawa and Risa Sotohana, two other members of BeForU, the trio is commonly called BeForU Next. Sayaka also makes a duet with her sister under the pseudonymous of 秋桜 . Sayaka is notable for her song 'Under The Sky' with PlatoniX...
<4, 13> - YomaYoma KomatsuYoma Komatsu is the eldest member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Komatsu was born in Tokyo, Japan on December 30, 1975...
<7> - Risa Sotohana <11>
- Noria <14>
Composed by
- Naoki Maeda <1~3, 5~10, 12~14>
- Tatsuya Shimizu <4>
- Risa Sotohana <11>
Arranged by
- Naoki Maeda <9, 12>
- Masao Akashi <1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 14>
- LOVE+HATE <2>
- HΛL <5, 13>
- LAVA <7>
- Shuuhei Naruse <9, 12>
- You Takigawa <10>
Lyrics by
- Riyu KosakaRiyu Kosakais a J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture on January 17, 1985.- Discovery by Konami :...
<1, 2, 5, 6, 8~10, 12, 14> - jun <3>
- Junko Hirata <4>
- YomaYoma KomatsuYoma Komatsu is the eldest member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Komatsu was born in Tokyo, Japan on December 30, 1975...
<7> - Tobby+LH <7, 13>
- Noriyo Chiba <12>
- Yoshinori Matsushita <12>
- Risa Sotohana <11>
- Sayaka MinamiSayaka Minamiis a member of the J-pop group BeForU . Combined with Miharu Arisawa and Risa Sotohana, two other members of BeForU, the trio is commonly called BeForU Next. Sayaka also makes a duet with her sister under the pseudonymous of 秋桜 . Sayaka is notable for her song 'Under The Sky' with PlatoniX...
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