A Gift from Heaven (Japanese: 棚からぼたもち, Hepburn: Tana kara botamochi) is a song and debut single by Busaiku, released on December 13, 2013, by Avex Trax. It was produced by Masahiro Nakai who was a member of Japanese national boy band SMAP.[1]
| "A Gift from Heaven" | ||||
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| Single by Busaiku | ||||
| from the album Kis-My-Journey, Busaiku no, Wa! | ||||
| Released | December 13, 2013 (Japan) | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Avex Trax | |||
| Composer(s) | Nakai-san, Miyashita Bros. | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Nakai-san, Miyashita Bros. | |||
| Producer(s) | Masahiro Nakai | |||
| Busaiku singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "A gift from heaven" on YouTube | ||||
Overview
editThis is the first time that Nakai has provided music for other artists other than SMAP and his own solo songs.[2] Note that the name is "Nakai-san" instead of "N. Mappy" which he usually uses. In the lyrics, the three members' names (Kita=Kitayama, Gaya=Fujigaya, and Tama=Tamamori) are abbreviated to each other.
The music video was also planned and directed by Nakai, and was created under the themes of "the cry from the hearts of the four people behind (Kis-My-Ft2)" and "the coolness of doing things desperately, even if they are hapless. The four members appear in the setting of businessmen in plain suits. The music video also features Masahiro Nakai, Hiromitsu Kitayama, Taisuke Fujigaya, and Yuta Tamamori.[3] The letters used in the lyric cards and in the credits of the lyrics in music programs are written by the members themselves. This is the way the lyrics are displayed on the lyric cards and in music programs. by Busaiku.
The release date was Friday, instead of the Wednesday when new albums are traditionally released (the release date was Friday the 13th).[4]
Chart performance
editOn the Oricon Daily Chart dated December 12, 2013, the album was No. 1 with sales of approximately 71,000 copies. On the Oricon Weekly Chart dated December 23, 2013, it reached No. 2 with 133,000 copies sold.[5]
Package specifications
editIt was released in 7 forms:
- Limited First Edition A (AVCD-48919/B)
- Limited First Edition B (AVCD-48920/B)
- Regular Edition (AVCD-48921)
- Kiss My SHOP Edition (4 types in total)(AVC1-48922/5)
The first edition A includes the music video of the title track "A gift from heaven" and a DVD of the making of the music video. The first version of the regular edition is a picture label and comes with a mini photo book (one of two types enclosed). The Kiss My SHOP disc will be available in four formats, each with a different jacket design, picture label, and B2 size solo poster of each member.
Track listings
editCD
edit- "A gift from heaven" :Words, Music, Arrangement: Nakai-san, Miyashita Brothers
- "A gift from heaven" (karaoke)
DVD
edit- Limited First Edition A only
- "A gift from heaven" (Music video)
- "A gift from heaven" (Making Movie)
References
edit- ^ "舞祭組1st SINGLE 『棚からぼたもち』" (in Japanese). MENT. 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "キスマイ新ユニット「舞祭組」デビュー曲、斬新な歌詞＆振付に大反響「面白すぎる」". modelpress (in Japanese). 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "SMAP中居が監督! キスマイ〈舞祭組〉デビュー曲"棚からぼたもち"PV公開" (in Japanese). tower. November 28, 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "13日の金曜日にデビューの舞祭組、喜びの1位" (in Japanese). barks. 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "【オリコン】舞祭組、不吉な日デビューも2位 実質4日で13万枚超え" (in Japanese). oriconr. December 17, 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
External links
edit- A gift from heaven - MENT Recording (in Japanese)
- Kis-My-Ft2 Official Website - MENT Recording (in Japanese)
- Kis-My-Ft2 Official Website - Starto Entertainment (in English)