Sparkle (Hamasaki Ayumi)

"Rule / Sparkle" Cover

Artist

Hamasaki Ayumi

Song

Sparkle

Lyrics

Hamasaki Ayumi

Music

Hara Kazuhiro

Other Information

Arrangement: CMJK

Programming, Guitar & Bass: CMJK

Mixed by Morimoto Koji

"Sparkle" is a song recorded by Hamasaki Ayumi, first released as an A-side on her single "Rule / Sparkle". The song is described as a having modern techno-dance style, a new sound to Hamasaki at the time. It was used as a CM theme song for Honda Zest Spark.

Live Performances

• [2009.04.11~08.22] ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ~NEXT LEVEL~
• [2011.12.29~31] ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2011-2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~
• [2012.04.07~10.11] ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~
• [2015.09.29~12.03] TA LIMITED LIVE TOUR
• [2019.04.06~07] ayumi hamasaki 21st anniversary -POWER of A^3-
• [2019.05.01~08.18] ayumi hamasaki TROUBLE TOUR 2019-2020 A -misunderstood-

Music Video

PV Shot

The PV for "Sparkle" was directed by Shimomura Kazuyoshi. The opening sequence is a recreation of the television show The Best Ten.

Disambiguation

There are three versions of "Sparkle" to be found in Hamasaki Ayumi's discography. These are:

Sparkle

Found on the "Rule / Sparkle" single as track #2 and on NEXT LEVEL as track #5. This is the main version of the song, often referred to as "Original mix".

Sparkle (Original mix -Instrumental-)

Found on all of the "Rule / Sparkle" singles. This is the standard version of the song without the vocals.

Sparkle (ARENA TOUR 2009 Live)

Found on ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ~NEXT LEVEL~ as track #17. The arrangement is similar to the standard version of the song with an extended ending.

External Links

• ayu's Official YouTube Channel: MUSIC VIDEO | "Original mix" | "Instrumental" ver. | "Acapella" ver.