Broken Mirror
"Broken Mirror" | ||||
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Single by Boom Boom Satellites | ||||
from the album Embrace | ||||
Released | June 6, 2012 | |||
Genre | Big beat, electronica, rock | |||
Length | 6:18 | |||
Label | gr8! Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Michiyuki Kawashima, Masayuki Nakano | |||
Boom Boom Satellites singles chronology | ||||
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Anime edition cover | ||||
"Broken Mirror" (stylized as "BROKEN MIRROR") is a song by Japanese electronica/rock duo Boom Boom Satellites, scheduled for release on June 6, 2012. It serves as the theme song for the fifth episode of the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA series.[1][2] It is the first English-language song used in the series,[3] after previous episodes featured songs by Chiaki Kuriyama, Kylee, CHEMISTRY, and .[2]
The single was released in two editions: a standard edition with only the title track and a remix of the track, and a special pressing that includes the version of the song as used in Gundam Unicorn. The standard edition will also include special CD-ROM data that consists of the different parts of the song to be used in remixing.[4] In cooperation with Nico Nico Douga, the band will be hosting a remix contest using this content, and the winning remix will be featured on the first ever Boom Boom Satellites remix album Remixed.[5]
Music video[]
On April 24, 2012, Boom Boom Satellites hosted a Ustream show where they filmed parts of the music video live. They made use of a "Scanning Control Live Projection" system to provide the visuals for the video. They collaborated with EDP Graphic Works for the visual effects, wardrobe stylist , writer , and it was produced by .[6] The video was released on May 23, 2012.[7]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Boom Boom Satellites.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Broken Mirror" | 6:18 |
2. | "Broken Mirror" (The Lowbrows Remix) | 5:20 |
Total length: | 11:42 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Broken Mirror" | 6:18 |
2. | "Broken Mirror" (Movie Edit) | 5:10 |
3. | "Broken Mirror" (The Lowbrows Remix) | 5:20 |
Total length: | 16:55 |
References[]
- ^ "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES「ガンダムUC」主題歌をCD化". Natalie. April 16, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES、シングル"BROKEN MIRROR"発売決定". Tower Records. April 16, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES Contributing Theme Song for New GUNDAM Anime!publisher=Music Japan+". March 22, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "ブンブンサテライツ、自身初のリミックス素材収録&フジロック出演決定". BARKS.jp. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ Boom Boom Satellites (May 29, 2012). "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES×ニコニコ動画リミックス選手権開催決定!最優秀賞作品はBOOM BOOM SATELLITES初のリミックス・アルバムに収録 / BOOM BOOM SATELLITES x Nico Nico Douga Remix Contest! The best entry will be recorded on BOOM BOOM SATELLITES' first remix album". Facebook. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES、明日のPV撮影をUstream中継". Natalie. April 23, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "ブンブン、撮影現場Ust中継で話題のPVをフル公開". Natalie. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
External links[]
- Boom Boom Satellites songs
- 2012 singles
- 2012 songs
- Gr8! Records singles
- 2010s Japanese single stubs