Appears

appears Single by Hamasaki Ayumi Released 10 November 1999 Genre Pop Length 1:14:40 Label avex trax Producer(s) {{{Producer}}} Album Artwork Gallery Hamasaki Ayumi Chronology A appears (1998) kanariya (1999) appears is Hamasaki Ayumi's eleventh single under the avex trax label. The song was used in commercials for the AUBE Holy Crystal line of makeup. "immature" was used in commercials for JT's Momo no Tennensui drink. The single was a limited edition release, with only 300,000 copies pressed. The release of "appears" coincided with the release of Hamasaki's second studio album, LOVEppears. The cover art is of a "black ayu," intended as a foil to the LOVEppears cover art's "white ayu." The album & single were advertised together in posters & displays often. "appears" reached #2 on the Oricon charts, staying there for a total of three weeks, selling 273,760 copies during it's first week and has since sold a total of 290,550 copies. Track Listing # Track Name Length Credits 1. appears "'99 Greeting Mix" 05:38 2. appears "Scud Filter Mix" 06:04 3. appears "Dub's Eurotech Remix" 08:04 4. WHATEVER "Ferry 'System F' Corsten dub mix" 07:39 5. appears "JP's SoundFactory Mix" 07:59 6. appears "HAL's MIX" 04:41 7. immature "D-Z DUAL LUCIFER MIX" 04:36 8. WHATEVER "Ferry 'System F' Corsten vocal extended mix" 06:30 9. appears "Keith Litman's Mix of Truth" 08:25 10. immature "JT Original CM Version" 04:46 11. appears "'99 Greeting Mix" -Instrumental- 05:39 12. immature "JT Original CM Version" -Instrumental- 04:46

Music Video The PV for "appears" was directed by Wataru Takeishi. It shows Ayu singing on a rooftop, in an apartment, and walking through the streets of New York. It is very focused on her fashions & various looks. Assistant Producer: Kiyoshi Utsumi (prime direction) Director: Wataru Takeishi Production Manager: Yoshiko Ishibashi (Dee DRIVE) Director Of Photography: Tetsuya Kamoto (ON THE MARK) Stylist: Koji Matsumoto, Tadamasa Tagami Hair & Make up: CHIKA (HAIR DIMENSION) Assistant Hair & Make up: TARO (HAIR DIMENSION) Nail Artist: Kanako 'Bancho' Miura Coordination: Luis ishii Hernandes (Day O Prod.inc.) Live Performances appears: [1999.11.08] Hey! Hey! Hey! [1999.11.10] Big Wednesday [1999.11.11] UTABAN [1999.11.12] Music Station [1999.11.13] CDTV [1999.12.09] FNS Kayou Matsuri [1999.12.12] Super Dream Live [1999.12.20] Hey! Hey! Hey! Xmas Special [1999.12.22] Fresh Live [1999.12.24] Music Station Christmas Special [1999.12.31] CDTV Special Live [2000.01.03] CDTV All Hits [2000.03.31] Music Station Special [2003.12.22] Hey! Hey! Hey! Xmas Special immature: [1999.12.31] CDTV Special Live Internal Links Hamasaki Ayumi External Links Oricon Profile Cherry Blossom Garden - Lyrics