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| − | Hikari is Utada Hikaru's 10th single. Hikari was used as the theme song for the Japanese-language release of the game [[Kingdom Hearts]]. The English version of the song, [[Simple and Clean|Simple And Clean]], is well-known to English-speakers due to | + | "Hikari" is [[Utada Hikaru]]'s 10th single. "Hikari" was used as the theme song for the Japanese-language release of the game ''[[Wikipedia:Kingdom Hearts (video game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''. The English version of the song, "[[Simple and Clean|Simple And Clean]]", is well-known to English-speakers due to its use in the English-language releases of ''Kingdom Hearts''. "Hikari" reached #1 on [[Oricon]] charts and charted for 13 weeks. It became the #10 best selling single of 2002 in Japan. This single, as well as "[[Final Distance|FINAL DISTANCE]]" and "[[Sakura Drops / Letters|SAKURA Drops / Letters]]", strangely did not chart in the world charts in either airplay nor sales. In total the single sold and excess of 598,000 units. |
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| + | "Hikari" contains English lyrics that are not listed the booklet. They are: "When you turn my way; take it all away", sung during the second verse. | ||
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| − | + | The music video for "Hikari" was directed by [[Kiriya Kazuaki]]. The PV is simply shot, only featuring Utada washing dishes in a single take. Originally, a larger production was planned, but due to scheduling conflicts, and simpler PV needed to be recorded. | |
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==Disambiguation== | ==Disambiguation== | ||
| − | There are ten versions of Hikari to be found in Utada's discography (listed chronologically). Note that these do not include versions of [[Simple and Clean|Simple And Clean]]. These different versions are: | + | There are ten versions of "Hikari" to be found in Utada's discography (listed chronologically). Note that these do not include versions of [[Simple and Clean|Simple And Clean]]. These different versions are: |
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| − | : Found on Hikari single as track | + | : Found on the "Hikari" single as track #1, on ''[[Deep River|DEEP RIVER]]'' as track #12, and on ''[[Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol.1|Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.1]]'' album as track #12. |
; Hikari (PLANITb Remix) | ; Hikari (PLANITb Remix) | ||
| − | : Found on Hikari single as track | + | : Found on the "Hikari" single as track #2. This is a fast paced dance style remix of "Hikari". |
; Hikari (Godson mix) | ; Hikari (Godson mix) | ||
| − | : Found on Hikari single as track | + | : Found on the "Hikari" single as track #3. This remix is more laid back than the standard version. |
; Hikari (Original Karaoke) | ; Hikari (Original Karaoke) | ||
| − | : Found on Hikari single as track | + | : Found on the "Hikari" single as track #4. This is the standard version of the song without Utada's singing. |
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; Hikari (Budokan Live) | ; Hikari (Budokan Live) | ||
| − | : Found on [[Utada Hikaru in Budokan 2004 - Hikaru no 5]] DVD concert as track | + | : Found on the ''[[Utada Hikaru in Budokan 2004 - Hikaru no 5]]'' DVD concert as track #1. The arrangement is similar to the standard version of the song. The performance was also used as a music video on some TV stations. |
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; Hikari (Utada United Live) | ; Hikari (Utada United Live) | ||
| − | : Found on [[Utada United 2006|UTADA UNITED 2006]] | + | : Found on ''[[Utada United 2006|UTADA UNITED 2006]]'' as track #21. It is sung in the encore, and features extra adlibbing at of the song. The rest of the arrangement is similar to the standard version of the song, with a few added instruments. |
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| + | ==Oricon Chart Positions== | ||
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| + | !Mon||Tue||Wed||Thu||Fri||Sat||Sun||Week Rank||Sales | ||
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| + | ||- ||x ||x ||x ||x ||x ||x ||1 ||270,370 | ||
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| + | ||x ||x ||x ||x ||x ||x ||x ||1 ||xx,xxx | ||
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| + | '''Total Reported Sales:''' 598,130 | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 23:20, 17 March 2010
- Artist
- Utada Hikaru
- Single
- Hikari (光; Light)
- Released
- 2002.03.20
- Catalog Number
- TOCT-4361
- Price
- ¥1,100
- Tracklist
- Hikari (光; Light)
- Hikari -PLANITb Remix- (光)
- Hikari -Godson Mix- (光)
- Hikari -Original Karaoke- (光)
- Information
"Hikari" is Utada Hikaru's 10th single. "Hikari" was used as the theme song for the Japanese-language release of the game Kingdom Hearts. The English version of the song, "Simple And Clean", is well-known to English-speakers due to its use in the English-language releases of Kingdom Hearts. "Hikari" reached #1 on Oricon charts and charted for 13 weeks. It became the #10 best selling single of 2002 in Japan. This single, as well as "FINAL DISTANCE" and "SAKURA Drops / Letters", strangely did not chart in the world charts in either airplay nor sales. In total the single sold and excess of 598,000 units.
Contents
Song Information
- Lyrics
- Utada Hikaru
- Music
- Utada Hikaru
- Other Information
- Arrangement: Utada Hikaru and Kawano Kei
- Recording: Ugajin Masaaki at Bunkamura Studio, Tokyo
- Keyboards and Programming: Kawano Kei
- Synthesizer Programming: Tsunemi Kazuhide
- Acoustic Guitar: Akiyama Hironori
Lyrics
"Hikari" contains English lyrics that are not listed the booklet. They are: "When you turn my way; take it all away", sung during the second verse.
Music Video
The music video for "Hikari" was directed by Kiriya Kazuaki. The PV is simply shot, only featuring Utada washing dishes in a single take. Originally, a larger production was planned, but due to scheduling conflicts, and simpler PV needed to be recorded.
Disambiguation
There are ten versions of "Hikari" to be found in Utada's discography (listed chronologically). Note that these do not include versions of Simple And Clean. These different versions are:
- Hikari
- Found on the "Hikari" single as track #1, on DEEP RIVER as track #12, and on Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.1 album as track #12.
- Hikari (PLANITb Remix)
- Found on the "Hikari" single as track #2. This is a fast paced dance style remix of "Hikari".
- Hikari (Godson mix)
- Found on the "Hikari" single as track #3. This remix is more laid back than the standard version.
- Hikari (Original Karaoke)
- Found on the "Hikari" single as track #4. This is the standard version of the song without Utada's singing.
- Hikari (Budokan Live)
- Found on the Utada Hikaru in Budokan 2004 - Hikaru no 5 DVD concert as track #1. The arrangement is similar to the standard version of the song. The performance was also used as a music video on some TV stations.
- Hikari (Utada United Live)
- Found on UTADA UNITED 2006 as track #21. It is sung in the encore, and features extra adlibbing at of the song. The rest of the arrangement is similar to the standard version of the song, with a few added instruments.
Oricon Chart Positions
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Week Rank | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1 | 270,370 |
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1 | xx,xxx |
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1 | xx,xxx |
Total Reported Sales: 598,130
External Links
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