Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi
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is a song by Kokia
, released as her 19th single on November 21, 2007, a month before her sixth studio album The Voice
(however the song was not featured on the album). The song was used as the opening theme song for the anime Gunslinger Girl
's second series, Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino. To date it is her only single released through anime retailer Marvelous Entertainment.
The song was covered by Avex dance group Move on their anime cover album Anim.o.v.e 01 in 2009.
notes. The bulk of the song is arranged with bass, piano and percussion sound effects.
Kokia felt that the song was created from having the challenge of writing something uptempo (specifically for the anime). She noted it was her first uptempo song she had created in several years. She described the song as "having the feeling of sprinting."
Kokia finished writing the B-side, "Umaretate no Shiro," on the 13th of December, 2007. The song is a celtic
-inspired ballad backed with the guitar
and a harp
. The panpipes also feature in two instrumental sections in the song, as well as during the end. Kokia felt "Umaretate no Shiro" had an atmosphere that suited winter.
," "Kawaranai Koto (Since 1976)
," "Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto (With Reflection)
" and "Follow the Nightingale
".
Critically, CDJournal praised the song for its "ephemeal melody that snatches away your heart." They praised the B-side "Umaretate no Shiro" for its "stress clearing harmony," and noted a Norse feel to the song.
Kokia (singer)
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, who performs under the stage name Kokia . She is best known for her songs and "The Power of Smile." She is also recognised for her numerous contributions to anime/game soundtracks, the most notable being "Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto " for the film...
, released as her 19th single on November 21, 2007, a month before her sixth studio album The Voice
The Voice (Kokia album)
The Voice is Kokia's sixth studio album, released in February 2008. It is the first of four album releases in 2008 celebrating her 10th anniversary as a singer....
(however the song was not featured on the album). The song was used as the opening theme song for the anime Gunslinger Girl
Gunslinger Girl
Gunslinger Girl is an ongoing manga by Yu Aida. It first premiered in the November 2002 issue of the monthly shōnen magazine Dengeki Daioh. The chapters are also being published in tankōbon volumes by ASCII Media Works. 13 volumes have been released in Japan as of April 2011...
's second series, Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino. To date it is her only single released through anime retailer Marvelous Entertainment.
The song was covered by Avex dance group Move on their anime cover album Anim.o.v.e 01 in 2009.
Composition
"Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" begins with the chorus, solely backed with stringed instrument-sounding synthesizerSynthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
notes. The bulk of the song is arranged with bass, piano and percussion sound effects.
Kokia felt that the song was created from having the challenge of writing something uptempo (specifically for the anime). She noted it was her first uptempo song she had created in several years. She described the song as "having the feeling of sprinting."
Kokia finished writing the B-side, "Umaretate no Shiro," on the 13th of December, 2007. The song is a celtic
Celtic music
Celtic music is a term utilised by artists, record companies, music stores and music magazines to describe a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic people of Western Europe...
-inspired ballad backed with the guitar
Guitar
The 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...
and a harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
. The panpipes also feature in two instrumental sections in the song, as well as during the end. Kokia felt "Umaretate no Shiro" had an atmosphere that suited winter.
Reception
The song debuted at #33 on Oricon's daily singles chart, peaking at #30. For her first week, Kokia's single peaked at #38, selling 3,200 copies. The single spent three weeks in the top 100, and spent an additional nine weeks charting between #100 and #200. By the end of its charting run, the single had sold 10,400 copies. Because of this, "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" is Kokia's fifth best selling single, after "The Power of Smile/Remember the KissThe Power of Smile/Remember the Kiss
"The Power of Smile/Remember the Kiss" is Kokia's 10th single, released on September 24, 2003. It is currently Kokia's most commercially successful single, after being used as the Kao Essential Damage Care shampoo commercials in 2003, featuring actress Yūko Takeuchi.-Background:This single was the...
," "Kawaranai Koto (Since 1976)
Kawaranai Koto (Since 1976)
is Kokia's 9th single, released on May 21, 2003. It is currently Kokia's second most commercially successful single after "The Power of Smile/Remember the Kiss," due to being used as the daytime TV drama Itoshiki Mono e's theme song.-Background:...
," "Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto (With Reflection)
Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto (With Reflection)
is Kokia's 15th single, released on January 1, 2006, a month before her greatest hits collection Pearl: The Best Collection. The songs were used as the ending and opening theme songs for the animated film Origin: Spirits of the Past...
" and "Follow the Nightingale
Follow the Nightingale
"Follow the Nightingale" is a song by Kokia, released as her 18th single on November 21, 2007. The song, along with the single's B-side "Say Goodbye & Good Day," were used as the opening and ending theme songs for the Nintendo DS game Tales of Innocence....
".
Critically, CDJournal praised the song for its "ephemeal melody that snatches away your heart." They praised the B-side "Umaretate no Shiro" for its "stress clearing harmony," and noted a Norse feel to the song.
Track listing
Japan Sales Rankings
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon daily singles chart | 30 | ||||
| Oricon weekly singles chart | 38 | 3,200 | 10,400 | 12 weeks | |
| Oricon yearly singles chart |