Tsuki (song)
"Tsuki" | ||||
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Single by Namie Amuro | ||||
from the album Ballada | ||||
B-side |
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Released | January 29, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 3:39 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Tiger | |||
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Namie Amuro singles chronology | ||||
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"Tsuki" (
Upon its release, "Tsuki" received favorable reviews from
Background and composition
On January 15, 2014, Japanese music media website Jame-World confirmed the release of Amuro's single "Tsuki" for January 29, 2014.
Musically, "Tsuki" is a
Reception
Upon its release, "Tsuki" received favorable reviews from
Music videos and promotion
"Tsuki" and its B-side tracks were all accompanied by music videos; the first two were directed by Naokazu Mitsuishi, whilst the visual for "Ballerina" was directed by YKBX.[7]
"Tsuki" was shot in Iceland, where it first featured Amuro in a smoggy field with snow falling on her. During the progression of the song, the smog starts to pass and shows icebergs. Subsequently, Amuro continues to sing to the song, while by the last chorus, the singer is featured in a large vast field of grass and meadow. The final scene is a panning shot of her dress, covered by grass and other flora and fauna.[23] According to Amuro, she shot the video in Iceland because she felt the scenery reflected the theme of "resuscitation of life";[23] Mitsuishi further added that, "I want you to occasionally hum the lyrics. So in certain parts of the video, Amuro chose what parts of the song to sing, and what parts to hum."[24] The music video was previewed by a teaser which premiered on YouTube on January 14, 2014.[25]
The visual for "Neonlight Lipstick" is loosely based on the 1812 fairy tale
"Ballerina"'s clip acted as a collaboration with Gucci and Vogue Japan; it featured Amuro wearing clothing designed by Gucci, and being surrounded by several special effects inside a small mansion-esque structure. Throughout the video, there are lopped scenes of Amuro walking, with these being edited and cut in several ways. Scenes of Amuro sitting on a vast field of digitised grass are also presented, with jellyfish floating and other effects. Like the previous visual, "Ballerina" was accompanied by a teaser which was released on the same day on social media.[27]
In order to promote the single, it was used as the theme song of the 2014 Japanese film Dakishimetai: Shinjitsu no Monogatari.[11] Both "Neonlight Lipstick" and "Ballerina" were included on the set list for Amuro's 2013 Feel concert tour, which supported her album with the same name, and appeared on a live DVD.[28] All three tracks were subsequently included on Amuro's 2014 Live Style tour, and on other physical releases.[29] "Tsuki" was most recently performed on her 2015–16 Livegenic concert venue in Japan, which promoted Genic (2015).[30]
Track listing
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of the single's physical release.[5]
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Visual and video credits
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Charts
Daily and weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certification and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[33] | Platinum | 317,293[22][32] |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Japan[5] | January 29, 2014 | CD single |
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Taiwan[8] |
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Japan[7] | CD and DVD |
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Taiwan[9] |
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Japan[6] | Digital download |
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Australia[34] | |||
New Zealand[35] | |||
United Kingdom[36] | |||
Ireland[37] | |||
Germany[38] | |||
Spain[39] | |||
France[40] | |||
Italy[41] | |||
Taiwan[42] | |||
United States[43] | |||
Canada[44] |
References
- ^ Gin (January 15, 2014). "New Single from Namie Amuro". Jame-World. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (January 29, 2014). "New single "Tsuki" on sale now". Namie Amuro's official website (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Neonlight Lipstick – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Japan) (in Japanese). October 16, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Ballerina – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Japan) (in Japanese). October 23, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Amuro, Namie (2014). Tsuki (CD Single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVCN-99005.
- ^ a b c d "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Japan) (in Japanese). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Amuro, Namie (2014). Tsuki (DVD Single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVCN-99004/B.
- ^ a b Amuro, Namie (2014). Tsuki (CD Single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Taiwan: Avex Taiwan, Dimension Point. AVJSG40736.
- ^ a b Amuro, Namie (2014). Tsuki (DVD Single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Taiwan: Avex Taiwan, Dimension Point. AVJSG40736/A.
- Amazon.com(in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c d CD Journal Staff (January 29, 2014). "Namie Amuro – Tsuki [CD + DVD]". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b CD Journal Staff (June 4, 2014). "Namie Amuro – Ballada [CD + DVD]". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2014). Ballada (CD Album; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVCN-99012.
- ^ Suskin, Jeremy (October 23, 2013). "Namie Amuro Releases Neon Lipstick and Ballerina Exclusively on iTunes". Nihongogo.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- Oricon Style(in Japanese). February 10, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Oricon Singles Chart". Oricon Style (in Japanese). February 17, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Oricon Singles Chart". Oricon Style (in Japanese). February 24, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Namie Amuro – Tsuki". Oricon Style (in Japanese). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Oricon's Annual Yearly Singles Chart". Oricon Style (in Japanese). December 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). February 17, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). October 28, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ a b レコード協会調べ 6月度有料音楽配信認定 [Record Association Investigation: June Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ a b Au, Johnny (January 16, 2014). "New Music Video: Namie Amuro – "Tsuki"". Hello Asia; published from The AU Review. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Barks Staff (January 24, 2014). "Namie Amuro: "Tsuki" music video revealed". En.Barks.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Mitsuishi, Naokazu (director) (January 14, 2014). "Namie Amuro / Tsuki (music video)". Avex Trax; published through YouTube (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Mitsuishi, Naokazu (director) (November 25, 2013). "Namie Amuro / Neonlight Lipstick (music video)". Avex Trax; published through YouTube (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ YKBX (director) (October 11, 2013). "Namie Amuro / Ballerina and Neonlight Lipstick (music video)". Avex Trax; published through YouTube (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2014). Feel Tour 2013 (Live DVD; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVBN-99006.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2015). 2014 Live Style Tour (Live DVD; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVBN-99016~7.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2016). Livegenic 2015-2016 (Live DVD; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVBN-99029.
- ^ a b "Namie Amuro Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – Namie Amuro – Mint" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2014年6月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Australia). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (New Zealand). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Ireland). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Germany). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Spain). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (France). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Italy). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Taiwan). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (United States). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Tsuki – EP – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Canada). January 29, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
External links
- "Tsuki" at Namie Amuro's official website. (in Japanese)