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# Real Life Real Heart (リルラ リルハ)
 
# Real Life Real Heart (リルラ リルハ)
# [[Twinkle|Twinkle (Original Version)]]
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# [[Twinkle (Kimura Kaela)|Twinkle (Original Version)]]
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"Real Life Real Heart" is Kimura Kaela's third single. The title track was used as the [[CM]] song for [[Wikipedia:Vodafone|Vodafone]]'s instant e-mail service. The title is literally said aloud 'Rirura, Riruha' which translates to 'Real Life Real Heart'. The B-side, "[[Twinkle|Twinkle]]", first appeared on the ''[[Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~|LOVE for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]]'' album, though this is a different version of the song. This single reached #3 on the weekly [[Oricon]] charts and charted for 12 weeks. By the end of 2005, Real Life Real Heart had sold 117,299 copies, making it the #87 single of 2005.
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"Real Life Real Heart" is the third single recorded by [[Kimura Kaela]]. It comes a few months after the release of her debut album ''[[Kaela (album)|KAELA]]'' and in the middle of her [[Kaela Kimura 1st Tour 2005 4You|4YOU]] concert tour. This is her first single to be produced by [[Aida Shigekazu]], better known for his work as [[Aida Shigekazu|FOE]]; he previously contributed "[[Ano Koro]]" and "[[Dare (Kimura Kaela)|Dare]]" to ''KAELA''. "Real Life Real Heart" was used as the [[CM|commerical]] song for [[Wikipedia:Vodafone|Vodafone]]'s instant e-mail service. It also featured recording help from [[thee michelle gun elephant]]'s drummer [[Kazuyuki Kuhara]] and [[GREAT3]]'s bassist [[Takakuwa Kei]]. The B-side, "[[Twinkle (Kimura Kaela)|Twinkle]]" first appeared on with a new mix on the ''[[NANA (manga)|NANA]]'' [[Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~|tribute album]] a few weeks prior.  
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This single reached #3 on the weekly [[Oricon]] chart, and continued to rank for a total of 12 weeks. Because the single sold 117,299 copies, it became the #87 best selling single of 2005. It is certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of Japan]] for over 100,000 units shipped, and received a Million certification for cellphone downloads. "Real Life Real Heart" is the best selling single recorded by Kimura.<small><ref>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/341724/rank/single/ ''ORICON STYLE'': Kimura Kaela Singles Rankings]</ref></small>
  
 
==Song Information==
 
==Song Information==
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[[File:kimura kaela - real life real heart promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Kimura Promoting the single]]
 
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==Music Video==
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==Concert Perfomances==
The [[PV|music video]] features Kimura in a match-up with cartoon creatures appearing out of nowhere. The video was one of the nominees for best pop video at the 2006 MTV Japan Music Video Awards.
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*[2005.07.06] ''[[Kaela Kimura 1st Tour 2005 4You|KAELA KIMURA 1st TOUR 2005 4YOU]]'' (#13)
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*[2007.09.19] ''[[Live Scratch ~Agattemasutteba Tour~ @ Budoukan|LIVE Scratch ~Agattemasutteba Tour~ @ Budoukan]]'' (#7)
  
 
==Disambiguation==
 
==Disambiguation==
There are three versions of Real Life Real Heart to be found in Kimura Kaela's discography.
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There are two versions of "Real Life Real Heart" to be found in Kimura Kaela's discography. They are listed below in order of release:
  
 
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: Found on the "Real Life Real Heart" single and on [[Circle]] album as track one. This is the version set to the PV.
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: Found on the "Real Life Real Heart" single as track #1 and on on her sophomore studio album ''[[Circle (Kimura Kaela album)|Circle]]'' as track #1. This is the standard version of the song, which is set to the [[PV|music video]]. It was later included on the best-of complications ''[[5Years|5years]]'' (CD1 track #15) and ''[[10Years|10years]]'' (track #3).
 
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; Real Life Real Heart (Instrumental)
: Found on the "Real Life Real Heart" single as track three. This is the original arrangement just without the vocals.
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: Found on the "Real Life Real Heart" single as track #3. This is the original version just without the vocals.
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: Found on the [[Kaela Kimura 1st Tour 2005 4You|KAELA KIMURA 1st TOUR 4YOU]] DVD as track 14. This track contains the original arrangement just it's preformed live.
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==Music Video==
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[[File:kimura kaela - real life real heart pv.jpg|thumb|250px|A shot from the video]]
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The [[PV|music video]] for "Real Life Real Heart" features Kimura in a match-up with cartoon creatures appearing out of nowhere. The video was one of the nominees for best pop video at the 2006 MTV Japan Music Video Awards.
  
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* [2006.03.08] ''[[Circle (Kimura Kaela album)|Circle]]'' DVD (#1)
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* [2014.06.25] ''[[10Years|10years]]'' DVD (#3)
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/589497/1/ Oricon Profile]
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*[http://www.corichan.com/lyrics/albums/kaelak-circle.html#01 Cori-chan - Lyrics]
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* Lyrics: [http://www.uta-net.com/song/25618/ Kana] | [http://www.corichan.com/lyrics/albums/kaelak-circle.html#01 Romaji]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 28 October 2016

Single Cover
Artist
Kimura Kaela
Single
Real Life Real Heart (リルラ リルハ)
Released
2005.03.30
Catalog Number
COCA-15748
Price
¥1,050
Tracklist
  1. Real Life Real Heart (リルラ リルハ)
  2. Twinkle (Original Version)
  3. Real Life Real Heart (Instrumental)
  4. Twinkle (Instrumental)


Information

"Real Life Real Heart" is the third single recorded by Kimura Kaela. It comes a few months after the release of her debut album KAELA and in the middle of her 4YOU concert tour. This is her first single to be produced by Aida Shigekazu, better known for his work as FOE; he previously contributed "Ano Koro" and "Dare" to KAELA. "Real Life Real Heart" was used as the commerical song for Vodafone's instant e-mail service. It also featured recording help from thee michelle gun elephant's drummer Kazuyuki Kuhara and GREAT3's bassist Takakuwa Kei. The B-side, "Twinkle" first appeared on with a new mix on the NANA tribute album a few weeks prior.

This single reached #3 on the weekly Oricon chart, and continued to rank for a total of 12 weeks. Because the single sold 117,299 copies, it became the #87 best selling single of 2005. It is certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for over 100,000 units shipped, and received a Million certification for cellphone downloads. "Real Life Real Heart" is the best selling single recorded by Kimura.[1]

Song Information

Kimura Promoting the single
Lyrics
Kimura Kaela
Music
Aida Shigekazu
Other Information
Arrangement and guitars: Aida Shigekazu
Bass: Takakuwa Kei
Drums: Kazuyuki Kuhara

Concert Perfomances

Disambiguation

There are two versions of "Real Life Real Heart" to be found in Kimura Kaela's discography. They are listed below in order of release:

Real Life Real Heart
Found on the "Real Life Real Heart" single as track #1 and on on her sophomore studio album Circle as track #1. This is the standard version of the song, which is set to the music video. It was later included on the best-of complications 5years (CD1 track #15) and 10years (track #3).
Real Life Real Heart (Instrumental)
Found on the "Real Life Real Heart" single as track #3. This is the original version just without the vocals.

Music Video

A shot from the video

The music video for "Real Life Real Heart" features Kimura in a match-up with cartoon creatures appearing out of nowhere. The video was one of the nominees for best pop video at the 2006 MTV Japan Music Video Awards.

Discography

References

External Links