Ko·mo·re·bi
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"Ko·mo·re·bi" is Hitomi Takahashi
's 5th single under the Sony Records (gr8! records) label. The single was released in one format on November 1, 2006.
's 5th single, and was used as the theme song for the movie "Tegami", which features actors Takayuki Yamada
, Tetsuji Tamayama
, and Erika Sawajiri
. This single also found Hitomi once again working with ex-Judy and Mary
member TAKUYA
.
The title song is described by CDJapan as "a ballad perfect for the love story in the film", and came with a special, limited letter from Hitomi. The coupling track on the single, "DRIVE", was labeled as "special", because of the many different other artists who worked on the song. Such people include 175RSHOGO arranging the music, TAKUYA producing the music, TEPPEI (from 3.6MILK) on the guitars, SATOSHI (from 3.6MILK) on the bass guitar, and MOBY (from SCOOBIE DOO) on the drums. The song is described as being about life-size music. Also, though Hitomi has co-written the lyrics of most of her other songs, "Drive" is the first song where the lyrics are completely written by her.
Musically, "Ko·mo·re·bi" takes on a very different tone than Hitomi's past singles. The title song is a mid-tempo ballad, unlike any song that Hitomi has ever done; even the previous ballad song "evergreen" had a heavy rock influence to it, while this song leans towards a more 'traditional' ballad. The b-side, however, is heavily rock-influenced song, reminiscent of such songs such as "Bōkensha" and "Subarashiki Kono Sekai".
Sample of the translated lyrics:
The music video for "Ko·mo·re·bi" aired for the public on MTV "M-SIZE" on October 23, 2006. The PV was filmed around the Mount Fuji
area, and was directed by AT. The video starts off with Hitomi walking into a recording studio. She then proceeds to place headphones on, and begins singing into a microphone with a stand holding the lyrics of the song in front of her. The camera rotates 360° around her, and soon the recording studio fades in and out of a misty forest area. Other scenes show Hitomi singing in the forested area without the studio equipment, along with scenes of the scenery, as well (particularly the sunlight shining through the trees). The fading in and out of the studio occurs numerous times, until the song is finally over - Hitomi walks out of the studio, and a single green leaf falls on the chair she had been standing in front of.
It should also be noted that another version of the PV was filmed with clips from the movie "Tegami" in it.
Hitomi Takahashi (singer)
is a rock/pop singer from Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. After being selected as finalist in the Sony Music SD audition, which contained about 20,000 applicants, Hitomi entered the music scene in 2005 with her single "Bokutachi no Yukue"...
's 5th single under the Sony Records (gr8! records) label. The single was released in one format on November 1, 2006.
Overview
"Ko·mo·re·bi" is Hitomi TakahashiHitomi Takahashi (singer)
is a rock/pop singer from Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. After being selected as finalist in the Sony Music SD audition, which contained about 20,000 applicants, Hitomi entered the music scene in 2005 with her single "Bokutachi no Yukue"...
's 5th single, and was used as the theme song for the movie "Tegami", which features actors Takayuki Yamada
Takayuki Yamada
is a Japanese actor and singer. He has two elder sisters and one son. At age 15, he was discovered by talent agency and made his debut in his acting career in the TV drama Psychometrer Eiji 2 in 1999....
, Tetsuji Tamayama
Tetsuji Tamayama
is a Japanese TV and film actor. He was born to a Korean father. He joined modeling competitions and was active in Checkmate and other fashion magazines. In 2001, Tamayama debuted in Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger as GaoSilver...
, and Erika Sawajiri
Erika Sawajiri
is a Japan-based actress, model, and musician. Her alias in her music career was Kaoru Amane, but she has recently started her own project under the name Erika...
. This single also found Hitomi once again working with ex-Judy and Mary
Judy and Mary
Judy and Mary was a Japanese multi-genre band formed in 1991 in Hakodate, Hokkaido by bassist and vocalist , with drummer and guitarist completing the lineup in 1992. Guitarist replaced Taiji the following year...
member TAKUYA
Takuya Asanuma
, known better by his mononymous stage name TAKUYA, is a Japanese guitarist and record producer. He was formerly the second guitarist of Judy and Mary. He currently works as a solo artist under the name TAKUYA and also had a solo project called ROBOTS which was dissolved in 2009. He was previously...
.
The title song is described by CDJapan as "a ballad perfect for the love story in the film", and came with a special, limited letter from Hitomi. The coupling track on the single, "DRIVE", was labeled as "special", because of the many different other artists who worked on the song. Such people include 175RSHOGO arranging the music, TAKUYA producing the music, TEPPEI (from 3.6MILK) on the guitars, SATOSHI (from 3.6MILK) on the bass guitar, and MOBY (from SCOOBIE DOO) on the drums. The song is described as being about life-size music. Also, though Hitomi has co-written the lyrics of most of her other songs, "Drive" is the first song where the lyrics are completely written by her.
Musically, "Ko·mo·re·bi" takes on a very different tone than Hitomi's past singles. The title song is a mid-tempo ballad, unlike any song that Hitomi has ever done; even the previous ballad song "evergreen" had a heavy rock influence to it, while this song leans towards a more 'traditional' ballad. The b-side, however, is heavily rock-influenced song, reminiscent of such songs such as "Bōkensha" and "Subarashiki Kono Sekai".
Sample of the translated lyrics:
- I'll hold your hand like this forever
- I don't care if a cold wind sometimes blows
- You taught me
- That tears aren't for sorrow
Music video
Mount Fuji
is the highest mountain in Japan at . An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–08, Mount Fuji lies about south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and...
area, and was directed by AT. The video starts off with Hitomi walking into a recording studio. She then proceeds to place headphones on, and begins singing into a microphone with a stand holding the lyrics of the song in front of her. The camera rotates 360° around her, and soon the recording studio fades in and out of a misty forest area. Other scenes show Hitomi singing in the forested area without the studio equipment, along with scenes of the scenery, as well (particularly the sunlight shining through the trees). The fading in and out of the studio occurs numerous times, until the song is finally over - Hitomi walks out of the studio, and a single green leaf falls on the chair she had been standing in front of.
It should also be noted that another version of the PV was filmed with clips from the movie "Tegami" in it.
Track listing
- "" - 4:50
Lyrics by Hitomi Takahashi & Akiko Watanabe
Music and arrangement by Takuya - "Drive" - 3:22
Lyrics by Hitomi Takahashi
Music by shogo.k
Arrangement by TEPPEI (3.6MILK), SATOSHI (3.6MILK), OKAMOTO "MOBY" TAKUYA (SCOOBIE DO) - "コ・モ・レ・ビ -Instrumental-" - 4:49
- "Drive -Instrumental-" - 3:22
Personnel
- Hitomi Takahashi - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(All tracks) - TAKUYA - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s (Tracks #1 & #2) - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(Track #1) - TEPPEI (3.6MILK) - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s (Track #2) - SATOSHI (3.6MILK) - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(Track #2) - OKAMOTO "MOBY" TAKUYA (SCOOBIE DO) - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(Track #2)
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2006 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | ||||
| 1 November 2006 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #50 | 2,457 | 2,457+ | 2 weeks |