Aozora no NAMIDA
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"Aozora no NAMIDA" is Hitomi Takahashi's 3rd single under the Sony Records (gr8! records) label. The single was released on November 30, 2005, in two different formats, CD Only and CD+DVD. This is the third retail single to be released for her first album "sympathy."
Overview
"Aozora no NAMIDA" was used as the first opening theme song for the anime "BLOOD+". The single was originally slated to be released on October 12, 2005, but was pushed back to a later date. This is Hitomi's first single to be in two formats, CD Only & CD+DVD. On its first day on the charts, "Aozora no NAMIDA" hit #5, and managed to get #8 for it's first week on the charts. The music video for this single includes animation of "BLOOD+" made specifically for the video.The title song is an upbeat song unlike her past single "evergreen." Like her other two singles, the song uses a guitar all through the song, but the guitar seems to be less apparent than in "Bokutachi no Yukue." A keyboard is used in parts of the song as well. The lyrics for the title song were once again penned by Hitomi herself.
Sample of the translated lyrics:
- I wonder what kind of fate awaits me?
- I don't want to regret being born
- There is courage inside my sadness
- I believe I can grasp that radiance
- The tears of the blue sky are pouring down
- One day they'll change into smiles
Music video
"Aozora no NAMIDA's" PV was directed by AT, and like her previous two, was filmed at an unknown location. The PV starts off with the main character of BLOOD+, Saya, preparing to fight one of the Chiropterans. The scene suddenly changes to Hitomi waking up on a staircase, looking around, and then walking down the staircase. The scene changes again to Saya killing the Chiropteran, the scene also constantly switching from Hitomi to this scene as Hitomi continues to "search" around the place. As the PV progresses, Hitomi stubbles upon Saya fighting another Chiropteran, with Saya losing control of her sword. Also, other scenes of Hitomi can be seen; Hitomi sitting on a bunch of rocks with steam around her, and Hitomi singing in a subway-like setting (this is also where the fight against the second Chiropteran takes place). Hitomi grabs the sword and kills the Chiropteran causing Saya to disappear with a smile. The end of the PV features Hitomi walking out onto a cliff to view a city being ravaged by more Chiropteran, her eyes glowing red.Track listing
CD Format
- "青空のナミダ (Aozora no NAMIDA)" (Hitomi Takahashi, Natsumi Watanabe, Hidenori Tanaka) - 4:31
- "もうひとつの夜明け (Mou Hitotsu no Yoake)" (Hitomi Takahashi, mavie, Shinya Saito) - 3:28
- "My Answer" (mavie, Yuta Nakano) - 5:23
- "青空のナミダ -Instrumental-" (Hidenori Tanaka) - 4:31
CD+DVD Format
CD Portion
- "青空のナミダ (Aozora no NAMIDA)" (Hitomi Takahashi, Natsumi Watanabe, Hidenori Tanaka) - 4:31
- "もうひとつの夜明け (Mou Hitotsu no Yoake)" (Hitomi Takahashi, mavie, Shinya Saito) - 3:28
- "My Answer" (mavie, Yuta Nakano) - 5:23
- "青空のナミダ -Instrumental-" (Hidenori Tanaka) - 4:31
DVD Portion
- "青空のナミダ (Aozora no NAMIDA)"
- 4:36
Personnel
- Hitomi Takahashi - vocals
Production
- Producer - Kazuma Jo
- Directors - Kazuma Jo, Taku Sugawara
- Recording - Eiichi Nishizawa (Studio Rine)
- Mixing - Eiichi Nishizawa (Studio Rine)
- Music Video Director - AT (Hinx Minx)
Performances
- ?, 2005 - MBS ANIME FES.'05
- October 29, 2005 - MUSIC FAIR 21
- December 10, 2005 - CDTV
- December 18, 2005 - "Sendai 89ers vs. Osaka EVESSA" Basketball Game
- May 7, 2006 - Sony Music Anime Fes.06
- June 11, 2006 - Sony Music Anime Fes.06 at Osaka
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2005 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #5 | |||
| 30 November 2005 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #8 | 44,629 | 79,630+ | 12 weeks |
| 30 November 2005 | Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | ||||
RIAJ Certification
"Aozora no NAMIDA" has been certified gold for shipments of over 100,000 by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.[#endnote_RIAJ]References
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| Hitomi Takahashi |
|---|
| Albums |
| sympathy |
| Singles |
| Bokutachi no Yukue | evergreen | Aozora no NAMIDA | COMMUNICATION |
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