Difference between revisions of "Stem ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~"
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− | "STEM ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~" is [[Shiina Ringo]]'s eighth single. The text inside the ~'s for the first and last songs translates to "The Greatest Song After WWII Within the Sphere of the Storm", which is a cultural reference to the extreme style change after WWII because of the new American influence. The 'Daimyou Asobi Hen' translates to '[[wikipedia:Daimyo|A Daimyou]] at Play Version'. Occasionally the title is translated as 'Kuki' (a direct transcript from the title), which means Stem. However, as this song is sung in English, it should be called 'Stem'. This single reached #1 in Oricon charts and charted for 12 weeks. The single sold 187,371 units, becoming the #45 single of 2003. This song was the theme song for the 40-minute movie, [[Hyakuiro Megane]], in which Shiina was featured in a major role. The disc also contains some CD extra's: Information about the film, (Hyakuiro Megane), including some behind the scenes footage. | + | <div align="justify"> |
+ | "STEM ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~" is [[Shiina Ringo]]'s eighth single. The text inside the ~'s for the first and last songs translates to "The Greatest Song After WWII Within the Sphere of the Storm", which is a cultural reference to the extreme style change after WWII because of the new American influence. The 'Daimyou Asobi Hen' translates to '[[wikipedia:Daimyo|A Daimyou]] at Play Version'. Occasionally the title is translated as 'Kuki' (a direct transcript from the title), which means 'Stem'. However, as this song is sung in English, it should be called 'Stem'. This single reached #1 in Oricon charts and charted for 12 weeks. The single sold 187,371 units, becoming the #45 single of 2003. This song was the theme song for the 40-minute movie, ''[[Hyakuiro Megane]]'', in which Shiina was featured in a major role. The disc also contains some CD extra's: Information about the film, (''Hyakuiro Megane''), including some behind the scenes footage. | ||
==Symmetry== | ==Symmetry== | ||
− | It should be noted that the Stem single has the same format as Shiina's directly following album, [[Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana]]. This is to mean, symmetry is shown throughout the entire setting of the disk. The A-side is track two, and the two B-sides are tracks one and three. | + | It should be noted that the Stem single has the same format as Shiina's directly following album, ''[[Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana]]''. This is to mean, symmetry is shown throughout the entire setting of the disk. The A-side is track two, and the two B-sides are tracks one and three. |
− | Another feature on the single is the symmetry of the track lengths, as they are all palindromic numbers (this feature would later also appear on [[Tokyo Jihen]]'s [[Kyouiku]] album). These being: | + | Another feature on the single is the symmetry of the track lengths, as they are all palindromic numbers (this feature would later also appear on [[Tokyo Jihen]]'s ''[[Kyouiku]]'' album). These being: |
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− | Yet another interesting symmetrical fact of this single is that both [[Meisai]] and [[Ishiki]] appear on [[Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana]], but in re-arranged versions. [[Meisai]] and [[Ishiki]] both retain their order, as [[Meisai]] is track 3, and [[Ishiki]] is track 9. This means that both songs are three tracks from the start/end and three tracks away from Kuki (STEM as appearing on Kalk). | + | Yet another interesting symmetrical fact of this single is that both "[[Meisai]]" and "[[Ishiki]]" appear on ''[[Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana]]'', but in re-arranged versions. "[[Meisai]]" and "[[Ishiki]]" both retain their order, as "[[Meisai]]" is track 3, and "[[Ishiki]]" is track 9. This means that both songs are three tracks from the start/end and three tracks away from "Kuki" (STEM as appearing on ''[[Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana]]''). </div> |
==Song Information== | ==Song Information== |
Revision as of 15:02, 1 June 2013
- Artist
- Shiina Ringo
- Single
- STEM ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~ (茎 (STEM) ~大名遊ビ編~)
- Released
- 2003.01.22
- 2008.07.02 (Reissue)
- Catalog Number
- TOCT-4450 (Limited Edition)
- TOCT-4554 (Regular Edition)
- TOCT-40197 (Reissue)
- Price
- ¥1,200
- Tracklist
- Meisai ~Sengo Saidaikyuu no Boufuuu Kennai Kashou~ (迷彩~戦後最大級ノ暴風雨圏内歌唱~)
- STEM ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~ (茎 (STEM) ~大名遊ビ編~)
- Ishiki ~Sengo Saidaikyuu no Boufuuu Kennai Kashou~ (意識~戦後最大級ノ暴風雨圏内歌唱~)
- Information
"STEM ~Daimyou Asobi Hen~" is Shiina Ringo's eighth single. The text inside the ~'s for the first and last songs translates to "The Greatest Song After WWII Within the Sphere of the Storm", which is a cultural reference to the extreme style change after WWII because of the new American influence. The 'Daimyou Asobi Hen' translates to 'A Daimyou at Play Version'. Occasionally the title is translated as 'Kuki' (a direct transcript from the title), which means 'Stem'. However, as this song is sung in English, it should be called 'Stem'. This single reached #1 in Oricon charts and charted for 12 weeks. The single sold 187,371 units, becoming the #45 single of 2003. This song was the theme song for the 40-minute movie, Hyakuiro Megane, in which Shiina was featured in a major role. The disc also contains some CD extra's: Information about the film, (Hyakuiro Megane), including some behind the scenes footage.
Symmetry
It should be noted that the Stem single has the same format as Shiina's directly following album, Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana. This is to mean, symmetry is shown throughout the entire setting of the disk. The A-side is track two, and the two B-sides are tracks one and three.
Another feature on the single is the symmetry of the track lengths, as they are all palindromic numbers (this feature would later also appear on Tokyo Jihen's Kyouiku album). These being:
- 3:13
- 4:23
- 3:13
Song Information
- Lyrics
- Shiina Ringo
- Music
- Shiina Ringo
- Other Information
- Arrangement: Shiina Ringo
Oricon Chart Positions
Date | Week Rank | Week Sales | Total Sales |
---|---|---|---|
2003.02.03 | 1 | 116,198 | 116,198 |
2003.02.10 | 8 | 33,366 | 149,564 |
2003.02.17 | 19 | 14,326 | 163,890 |
2003.02.24 | 25 | 7,731 | 171,621 |
2003.03.03 | 37 | 5,453 | 177,074 |
2003.03.10 | 42 | 4,156 | 181,230 |
2003.03.17 | 73 | 2,076 | 183,306 |
2003.03.24 | 103 | 1,279 | 184,585 |
2003.03.31 | 134 | 842 | 185,427 |
2003.04.07 | 137 | 834 | 186,261 |
2003.04.14 | 159 | 589 | 186,850 |
2003.04.21 | 164 | 521 | 187,371 |
Total Reported Sales: 187,371
External Links
- Oricon Profile: Limited Edition | Regular Edition | Reissue