Glitter (Perfume song)

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"Glitter"
Tokuma Japan Communications
  • Universal Music Japan
    • Songwriter(s)Yasutaka Nakata
    Producer(s)Yasutaka Nakata

    "Glitter" (capitalized as "GLITTER") is a song recorded by Japanese recording girl group

    technopop song, influenced by dance music
    . Two versions were released; the original composition, and the remix that appeared on the parent album. It has appeared as the theme song for one commercial and television series in Japan.

    Upon its release, the track garnered mixed to favourable reviews from music critics. Many critics believed it was better than the A-side single "Spice", both due to its production and commercial appeal. However, some criticized the album mix over the original edit. Due to the song being released digitally and as a B-side to "Spice", it was ruled ineligible to chart on Japan's

    Japan Hot 100
    chart. An accompanying music video was shot by Kazuaki Seki; it features the girls performing and dancing to the song in a blue and black room. It was performed on the group's 2011 JPN concert tour.

    Background and composition

    "Glitter" was written, composed, arranged, and produced by Japanese musician and

    Spice", the fifth and final single to the group's album JPN (2011).[2] A remixed version by Nakata appeared on the album, listed at number 3 on the track list.[1] The original instrumental version appeared on the CD single and digital EP for the "Spice" single.[2]

    Musically, the song was described as a

    Technopop, a musical element that was very prominent in the group's earlier work. The reviewer also labelled the song's structure as "high tension[ed]" and "dreamy".[5] Tetsuo Hiraga from Hot Express noted that the song was "high paced" in compared to the "calm down[ed]" composition of its A-side single.[6]

    Critical response

    Upon its release, "Glitter" received mixed to favourable reviews from most music critics. A staff editor from CD Journal reviewed the album remix, and was positive in their review; the complimented the up tempo composition and praised the catchy chorus.[7] Paul Browne from Jpopgo.co.uk reviewed the album remix, and highlighted it as one of the best tracks on the album.[8] A staff reviewer from Selective Hearing was generally favourable in their review; they said "The b-side Glitter is more along the average of what most would expect to hear from this group." In conclusion, they said, "To be honest I prefer 'Glitter' over 'Spice' just because it’s a lot more fun to listen to, even if it’s by the numbers for Perfume."[4] Ian Martin from The Japan Times was mixed in his review; though he labelled it a "bouncy enough" effort, he stated, "but [it is] melodically insubstantial and, like the four new tracks on JPN,' feel like something Nakata could make in his sleep."[3]

    Commercial performance

    Due to the song being released digitally and as a B-side to "Spice", it was ruled ineligible to chart on Japan's

    Japan Hot 100 chart; it is the group's lowest charting single on that chart.[9] In conjunction with the sales of "Spice" and "Glitter" on the CD Single, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for physical shipments of 100,000 units in Japan; it sold over 92,000 units in that region.[10]

    Music video

    Perfume dancing on a blue stage in the video "Glitter".

    The accompanying music video was directed by Seki Kazuaki.

    Tokuma Japan's official YouTube channel.[12] The music video appears on Perfume's DVD compilation sets for JPN, and Perfume Clips (2014).[13][14] The music video opens to the band and the song's name, superimposed on out-of-focus glitter and sparkles. It then has members dancing in front of a navy blue backdrop; Kashiyuka and A-Chan are kneeling down, while Nocchi
    is standing in the middle. As the first verse starts, the girls dance to the song whilst further apart from each other; glitter and sparkles overlap whist the girls dance throughout the song.

    Close-up shots of each member, in front of a bright light, starts to intercept the dance scenes. As the pre-chorus starts, parts of the girls are distorted and fragmented into small glass pieces. Throughout the chorus and second verse, the girls dance in different directions whilst standing in a circle. During the bridge section, each member holds a circular mirror and reflects lighting from it. During the end chorus, sparks fall from the ceiling as the girls dance on a black stage. The final scene features the girls pose whilst standing in front of the sparks; a close-up of the sparks finishes the video.[11]

    Promotion and live performances

    "Glitter" has appeared on one commercial and one television series in Japan. It was first used in the commercial for Japanese company Kirin.

    180 Gram vinyl compilation box set, Perfume: Complete LP Box (2016).[19]

    Track listing
    1. "Glitter" – 5:10

    Credits and personnel

    Details adapted from the liner notes of the parent album.[1]

    Charts

    Chart (2011) Peak
    position
    Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[9]
    		 88

    Release history

    Region Date Format Label
    Japan[2] November 2, 2011
    • Tokuma Japan Communications
    • Universal Music Japan
    Australia[21] June 19, 2013 Digital download Universal Music Japan
    New Zealand[22]
    United Kingdom[23]
    Germany[24]
    Ireland[25]
    France[26]
    Spain[27]
    Taiwan[28]
    United States[29] June 25, 2013
    Canada[30]

    See also

    • "
      Spice
      " – Corresponding single to "Glitter".

    References

    1. ^ a b c d JPN (CD Album; Liner notes). Perfume. Japan: Tokuma Japan Communications; Universal Music Japan. 2011. DJ0134.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    2. ^ a b c Spice (CD Single; Liner notes). Perfume. Japan: Tokuma Japan Communications; Universal Music Japan. 2011. TKCA-73725.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    3. ^ a b Martin, Ian (December 8, 2011). "Perfume – JPN (album review)". The Japan Times. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
    4. ^ a b Selective Hearing Staff (November 11, 2011). "Perfume – Spice (single review)". Selective Hearing. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
    5. ^ CD Journal Staff (November 11, 2011). "Perfume – Spice (single review)". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved April 13, 2016.
    6. ^ Hiraga, Tetsuo (November 2, 2011). "Perfume – Spice (single review)". Hot Express (in Japanese). Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    7. ^ CD Journal Staff (November 30, 2011). "Perfume – JPN (album review)". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved April 12, 2016.
    8. ^ Browne, Paul (January 15, 2012). "Perfume – JPN (album review)". Jpopgo.co.uk. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
    9. ^ a b "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). December 14, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
    10. ^ "ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2011年11月" [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (November 2011)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. December 10, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
    11. ^ a b Perfume (June 18, 2013). "Perfume – Glitter (music video)". Perfume; published through YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    12. Tokuma Japan Communications
      . Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    13. ^ Perfume CLlips (DVD compilatio; Liner notes). Perfume. Japan: Universal Music Japan, Universal J, Perfume Records. 2014. TKBA-1200.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    14. ^ JPN (CD and DVD Album; Liner notes). Perfume. Japan: Tokuma Japan Communications; Universal Music Japan. 2011. TKCA-73730.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    15. ^ Oricon Style Staff (July 2011). "Check Out Perfume's Houketsu Sparkling CM for Kirin!". Oricon Style. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    16. ^ Tokyo Hive Staff (July 2011). "Check Out Perfume's Houketsu Sparkling CM for Kirin!". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    17. ^ Tokyo Hive Staff (October 2011). "Perfume to spice up Fukada Kyoko's drama Sengyoshufu Tantei". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    18. ^ Perfume 3rd Tour JPN (DVD Live Album; Liner notes). Perfume. Japan Taiwan: Tokuma Japan Communications; Universal Music Taiwan. 2012. 0621680.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    19. ^ Perfume: Complete LP Box (Six 12" Vinyls; Liner notes). Perfume. Japan: Tokuma Japan Communications; Universal Music Japan. 2016. TKJA-10066.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    20. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Japan). November 2, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    21. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Australia). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    22. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Australia). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    23. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    24. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Germany). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    25. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Ireland). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    26. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (France). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    27. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Spain). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    28. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Taiwan). June 19, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    29. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Australia). June 25, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
    30. ^ "Spice – EP – by Perfume". iTunes Store (Canada). June 25, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.

    External links

    • "Spice" – Perfume's official website.
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