Ever (Gackt song)
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"EVER" is the thirty-eighth single released by Japanese solo artist Gackt
. It was released on July 28, 2010 by Avex Group.
with whom he was signed for more than a decade, and would transfer to Avex Group, with whom he had previously collaborated on the Kamen Rider Decade
television series and films.
In addition he had begun a new nationwide tour, almost the same day was announced that is going to tour Europe that summer, and for the first time to perform a live concert outside Asia. The song "Ever" was first performed live on July 10, at the Zepp Tokyo.
The single, "Ever" was initially scheduled to be released on June 16, but it was postponed to July 28. At a press conference, it was confirmed that Gackt would do the voice-acting for the villain character Belscard, as well singing the "Black version" theme song of the multiplayer online role-playing game
Dragon Nest
.
The single was released in two versions: A CD only; and a version including a DVD with the music video. Both included bonus changeable jackets, as well - in the limited edition - an extra bonus (making-of DVD), which could be obtained upon request for those who purchased both versions. Along with the A-Side theme song, Ever, the single also includes a studio recording of "Uncontrol Kyoukiranbu edition" which Gackt sang in his 2010 tour Yellow Fried Chickenz, and released a live recording of on his compilation album Are You "Fried Chickenz"??
.
" video, Shun from Duel Jewel
on guitar, Ni-ya from Nightmare on bass, Tsukasa from D'espairsRay on drums, and You Kurosaki, his friend and from supporting band GacktJob, fill the second guitarist spot.
Gackt
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, voice actor and author. Usually referred to by his mononymous stage name, he is known for his career as a solo artist and as the former vocalist for the defunct visual kei rock band Malice Mizer....
. It was released on July 28, 2010 by Avex Group.
Summary
On April 17, it was officially announced that Gackt would leave the record company Nippon CrownNippon Crown
is a Japanese record label originally established as Crown Records on 6 September 1963. It is a spin-off of Nippon Columbia and is currently owned by karaoke maker Daiichikosho.-Artists:Artists signed to Nippon Crown Music include:* Hanaboy* Kimeru* Metis...
with whom he was signed for more than a decade, and would transfer to Avex Group, with whom he had previously collaborated on the Kamen Rider Decade
Kamen Rider Decade
is the title of the first of the 2009 editions of the long-running Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu dramas. Decade, as its title suggests, is the tenth of the Heisei Rider Series, having begun with Kamen Rider Kuuga in 2000...
television series and films.
In addition he had begun a new nationwide tour, almost the same day was announced that is going to tour Europe that summer, and for the first time to perform a live concert outside Asia. The song "Ever" was first performed live on July 10, at the Zepp Tokyo.
The single, "Ever" was initially scheduled to be released on June 16, but it was postponed to July 28. At a press conference, it was confirmed that Gackt would do the voice-acting for the villain character Belscard, as well singing the "Black version" theme song of the multiplayer online role-playing game
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
Dragon Nest
Dragon Nest
Dragon Nest is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG developed by Eyedentity Games. It uses a non-targeting combat system ensuring that players have complete control over every single one of their character's movements...
.
The single was released in two versions: A CD only; and a version including a DVD with the music video. Both included bonus changeable jackets, as well - in the limited edition - an extra bonus (making-of DVD), which could be obtained upon request for those who purchased both versions. Along with the A-Side theme song, Ever, the single also includes a studio recording of "Uncontrol Kyoukiranbu edition" which Gackt sang in his 2010 tour Yellow Fried Chickenz, and released a live recording of on his compilation album Are You "Fried Chickenz"??
Are You "Fried Chickenz"??
- Oricon sales charts :- Billboard Japan :- External links :*...
.
Music video
The music video for the single features the same performers from the "Setsugekka -the end of silence-Setsugekka (The End of Silence)/Zan
is Japanese recording artist Gackt's thirty-sixth single. It was released on December 9, 2009 by his record label DEARS. Both A-sides are theme songs for the video game Samurai Warriors 3.-Music video:...
" video, Shun from Duel Jewel
Duel Jewel
is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in January 1997.- History :DuelJewel began in 1997; during their early beginnings they released several demos. The vocalist Hayato joined in 1997, left, and returned in 1999. The band released their first album in 2001 and Natsuki joined in 2002 when...
on guitar, Ni-ya from Nightmare on bass, Tsukasa from D'espairsRay on drums, and You Kurosaki, his friend and from supporting band GacktJob, fill the second guitarist spot.
Track listings and formats
All songs written and composed by Gackt C.- CD single (YICQ-10002)
- "Ever" - 5:15
- - 4:27
- "Ever (instrumental)" - 5:14
- "Uncontrol Kyoukiranbu edition (instrumental)" - 4:26
- CD + DVD (YICQ-10001)
- "Ever"
- "Uncontrol Kyoukiranbu edition"
- "Ever (instrumental)"
- "Uncontrol Kyoukiranbu edition (instrumental)"
- "Ever" (Music Film)
Oricon sales charts
| Release | Provider(s) | Chart | Peak position | Sales total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2010 | Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
Weekly Singles | 4 | 32,795 |
| Monthly Singles | 19 | 41,350 | ||
| Total Sales | / | 53,140 |
Billboard Japan
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 18 |
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | 5 |